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Dark Fantasy

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games29 days ago

Larian Studios Teases Next-Level Turn-Based Divinity RPG After Baldur's Gate 3

Larian's upcoming Divinity game, a turn-based CRPG, aims to reboot and clarify its universe, building on Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, with increased freedom and modernized tech, while maintaining a dark fantasy tone and offering extensive player agency. The game is designed to appeal to both new and returning players, emphasizing rich world-building and narrative depth, amidst some controversy over its mature content.

literature3 months ago

Notes App Fanfiction Turns Bestseller with $1M Film Deal

SenLinYu, a former fanfiction writer, achieved rapid success with their debut novel Alchemised, a dark fantasy set in a world of necromancy and alchemy, which became a bestseller and secured a seven-figure film deal. The novel, originally inspired by Harry Potter fanfiction, was rewritten to remove fanfiction elements and explore themes of war trauma, love, and morality, drawing from personal and historical influences. The book has sparked significant online discussion and excitement among fans.

gaming2 years ago

"Former Witcher Devs Unveil Dark Fantasy RPG Dawnwalker"

Rebel Wolves, founded by former CD Projekt developers, have announced their dark fantasy RPG titled Dawnwalker, teasing a vampire-themed game with a new image. The studio aims to revolutionize the RPG genre with immersive narratives and dynamic gameplay, led by industry veterans including Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz. Set in the alpha stage of development, more details are expected later this year, potentially competing with other vampire-themed games like Arkane's Blade and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.

gaming2 years ago

"Ex-Witcher Devs Unveil Dark Fantasy RPG 'Dawnwalker' as Debut Game"

Former CD Projekt Red devs have formed a new studio called Rebel Wolves and announced their first project, Dawnwalker, a story-driven dark fantasy RPG. The game has entered the alpha stage of development, with Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, known for his work on Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3, serving as the creative director. Details about the game's premise, narrative, mechanics, and platforms are yet to be revealed, but the team aims to deliver an immersive experience with a focus on storytelling and player choice.

gaming2 years ago

"Rebel Wolves Unveils Dark Fantasy RPG Dawnwalker as Debut Game"

Rebel Wolves, founded by ex-CD Projekt staff including Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, has confirmed its first project, a dark fantasy RPG called Dawnwalker. The game, built on Unreal 5 engine, is expected to be a single-player open-world RPG for PC and next-gen consoles, and is the first title in a planned Dawnwalker saga. The studio has teased that the game will have a significant number of quests and shared concept art featuring a sword-wielding warrior.

gaming2 years ago

Unveiling the Epic World of Lords of the Fallen

In his Zero Punctuation review, Yahtzee critiques Lords of the Fallen (2023), a soulslike game with a dark fantasy theme. While it has some unique features like dual world gameplay and a viable bow build, the game suffers from inconsistent spookiness and a lack of could-be-arsedness in certain areas. The boss fights are reasonable, but the gauntlets of enemies in between become tiresome. Overall, it fares better than its predecessor but still falls short in some aspects.

gaming2 years ago

"Unveiling the Xbox Achievements in Lords of the Fallen"

The achievement list for the upcoming Xbox Series X|S release of Lords of the Fallen has been revealed, featuring a variety of collectibles and cumulative achievements. Players will need to collect all weapons, armor pieces, rings and pendants, spells, gestures, throwables, ammo types, and Umbral Eyes. The game also includes PvP and co-op achievements, as well as an achievement for reaching level 100. Reviews for the game have been mixed, with praise for the combat but criticism for performance issues and difficulty spikes.

gaming2 years ago

"Unleash the Power: Lords of the Fallen Launch Trailer Revealed"

Publisher CI Games and developer Hexworks have released the launch trailer and new screenshots for the dark fantasy action RPG Lords of the Fallen. The game offers an epic RPG adventure in a vast, interconnected world, featuring colossal boss battles, challenging combat, character customization, and immersive storytelling. Players can embark on a journey across two parallel worlds, master fast and fluid combat, wield devastating magic attacks, and even engage in online multiplayer. Lords of the Fallen is set to release on October 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

gaming2 years ago

Upcoming Game Releases: GRAVEN and WRATH: Aeon of Ruin Set to Launch in 2024

Dark fantasy first-person shooter GRAVEN is set to leave Early Access and launch for PC on January 23, 2024, followed by releases for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch later in 2024. Developed by Slipgate Ironworks and published by 3D Realms and Fulqrum Publishing, GRAVEN offers players the chance to explore a gritty, dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith, battling horrors using magic, armaments, and the environment. The game features a unique blend of modern development techniques and a late 90s aesthetic, with character designs by Chuck Jones and voice talent from Stephan Weyte.

film2 years ago

Hayao Miyazaki's Final Studio Ghibli Film, The Boy and the Heron, Unveils Dark Fantasy Trailer

The first trailer for Studio Ghibli's highly anticipated film, The Boy and the Heron, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, has been released, offering a glimpse into the dark fantasy world. The film, based on Genzaburo Yoshino's novel, follows a young boy named Mahito Maki who, during World War II, moves to the countryside and discovers mysterious landscapes and encounters a persistent grey heron. The Boy and the Heron marks Miyazaki's first feature film in a decade and will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before its wider release on December 8th.