Gaming
Square Enix headlines Sony’s State of Play this March
New titles and revivals galore
Games showcases are always fun. Like a box of chocolates, you never really know what you’re getting. Keeping this year’s tremendous roster of games going, Sony just hosted a new State of Play to reveal what’s coming to PlayStation users. Here’s a rundown of what the company launched, teased, and announced during this month’s State of Play.
Exoprimal
It’s Left 4 Dead but with exosuits and dinosaurs wrapped up in a Pacific Rim blanket. There’s no better way to describe what Capcom unveiled with Exoprimal. In this co-op action game, exofighters battle against an unfettered tide of rogue dinosaurs pouring out from portals in the sky. Players can choose between five exosuits with different personalities and playstyles, allowing for a wide array of strategies to combat the reptilian threat.
An all-new franchise, Exoprimal is launching in 2023 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Valkyrie Elysium
With Valkyrie Elysium, Square Enix reaches far into its wellspring of old franchises. The new title returns to the world built by 1999’s Valkyrie Profile. As the title hints, a Valkyrie has to save the world against an impending Ragnarok. She uses magic, weaponry, and a host of allies to fight in a lush world.
Valkyrie Elysium is launching later this year for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The DioField Chronicle
Square Enix isn’t just about action. As you might see in the Final Fantasy series, the company is also capable of real-time tactical games. The DioField Chronicle is a new franchise carrying that same tradition. Set in a peace-loving nation, players find themselves fighting under a rising era of war and magic.
The DioField Chronicle is launching later this year for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R
This isn’t exactly a new game. All Star Battle was a fighting game that originally launched in 2014 for the PlayStation 3. However, All Star Battle R remakes the game and adds a plethora of new characters from the anime. From the original roster of around 40 characters, the remake has more than 50 fighters.
The new version will add in voice actors from the anime, which is currently on its sixth series covering the Stone Ocean arc. All Star Battle R will launch this fall for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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Gaming
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 clip shows Losing Ground 1st look
Pre-order now for Campaign Early Access
A short new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 teaser shows a quick look at the Losing Ground mission for the first time.
It is one of the big war missions from the title’s Campaign mode, following the Korean grunt squad through chaos on the ground.
The brief clip is a pre-order promotional material, wherein gamers can place pre-orders now on any platform for Campaign Early Access.
This shall allow players to dive into the full single-player campaign a week ahead of the official worldwide release date on October 16.
In the vignette, soldiers can be seen advancing through a burning urban environment while under intense enemy fire.
The squad pushes through a breached storefront into a local cafe to clear enemy strongpoints.
Laster on, out in the open on the bridge, squad members realize they are heavily exposed and call out incoming enemy air support. This was right before an explosion rocks the area.
AMD has launched the new AMD Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, expanding the Radeon RX 9000 series with an affordable option.
This brings AMD RDNA 4 gaming technologies to mainstream gamers with a retail price of US$ 279.
The particular GPU is designed for responsive gameplay at 1080p. That’s for esports and modern AAA titles.
Some popular titles it can run at high frame rates on a 1080p resolution include: Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Valorant, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, to name a few.
This highly efficient, drop-in upgrade features a 92W TBP and fully supports the latest AMD FSR technologies, next-gen raytracing, and high-quality AV1 video streaming.
Key specs:
- Architecture: AMD RDNA 4
- Compute Units: 16
- VRAM: 8GB GDDR6
- Game Clock / Boost Clock: 1.92 GHz / Up to 2.60 GHz
- TBP: 92W
In line with the Radeon RX 9050 launch, AMD has also released AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1.
This driver introduces official day-one support for Radeon RX 9050, alongside early multiplayer access for Gears of War: E-Day.
Users can download the software here.
Gaming
NBA 2K27 gameplay trailer showcases new dunk mechanics, Rucker Park, and more
First gameplay details revealed
NBA 2K27 is giving fans their first look at this year’s gameplay.
2K has released the official gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27, showcasing enhanced visuals and several gameplay updates ahead of the game’s September 4 launch. The trailer also features cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose while teasing changes across Gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and the MyPLAYER Builder.
The publisher also confirmed the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal, which streams on August 18 at 10:00 AM PT. During the presentation, 2K will reveal this year’s biggest gameplay innovations and mode updates before Early Access begins on August 28 for Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition owners.
Smarter AI and a new Dunk Meter headline gameplay changes
NBA 2K27 introduces several gameplay refinements based on community feedback.
AI defenders now contest shots more effectively and hold their defensive positioning better, especially in online modes like The REC. The changes aim to create a more balanced experience on both ends of the floor.
The game also introduces a fully dynamic Dunk Meter. Instead of locking in the timing at takeoff, the meter continuously evaluates defensive positioning throughout the dunk attempt. Open driving lanes create a larger green window, while late defensive rotations shrink it, making each dunk attempt feel more responsive to the action on the court.
MyPLAYER Builder expands with more Badges
The MyPLAYER Builder now features 53 total Badges, up from 40 in last year’s game. Players can also experiment with 19 brand-new Badges designed to support more specialized builds.
Cap Breakers are also making a return. This time, players can preview attribute boosts directly inside the Builder before finalizing their character.
MyTEAM and MyNBA receive community-requested updates
MyTEAM introduces the franchise’s first unified Auction House across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The shared marketplace creates the largest pool of community-listed cards in the mode’s history. It should also make card prices more consistent across supported platforms.
Winning an auction is now faster, too. Purchased cards go straight into your collection without a verification delay.
MyNBA also receives several franchise management updates that reflect today’s NBA. These include second apron salary cap rules from the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement and the ability to offer No-Trade Clauses to free agents.
Rucker Park comes to MyCAREER
The City returns with the same centralized layout introduced last year. This time, however, it gets a new nighttime look filled with neon lights.
NBA 2K27 also recreates the legendary Rucker Park. The iconic streetball court serves as the setting for this year’s MyCAREER prelude story, Fire & Concrete, and also appears in the Street Kings mode.
NBA 2K27 launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition can jump in early starting August 28 through Early Access.
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