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"Top New Games Hitting Xbox Game Pass and More in June 2024"
gaming1 year ago

"Top New Games Hitting Xbox Game Pass and More in June 2024"

Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2024, including Octopath Traveler, Octopath Traveler 2, Depersonalization, Isonzo, The Callisto Protocol, and Still Wakes the Deep. The lineup features a mix of JRPGs, horror, and historical shooters, with some titles available as day-one launches. Additionally, several games will leave the service on June 15.

"Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 Surprise Launch on All Platforms, Including Xbox Game Pass"
gaming1 year ago

"Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 Surprise Launch on All Platforms, Including Xbox Game Pass"

Square Enix has released both Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 on all console platforms and Xbox Game Pass, with Octopath Traveler 1 debuting on PlayStation 4 and 5. Octopath Traveler 2 is now available on Xbox consoles and Game Pass. A surprise update for Octopath Traveler 2 introduces Extra Battle mode, allowing players to face new tough opponents post-story completion.

announcements1 year ago

"Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 Now on All Consoles and Xbox Game Pass"

Square Enix announced that the Octopath Traveler series is now available on all current console platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Both Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II can also be accessed via Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. To celebrate, a free update for Octopath Traveler II introduces an 'Extra Battle' mode. PlayStation Plus members can get a 34% discount on Octopath Traveler until June 20, 2024.

"Octopath Traveler Set for PS5 and PS4 Release After 6 Years"
gaming1 year ago

"Octopath Traveler Set for PS5 and PS4 Release After 6 Years"

The original Octopath Traveler, initially a Nintendo Switch exclusive, has received PS5 and PS4 age ratings in Taiwan, hinting at a potential release announcement during the upcoming Summer Game Fest. This follows the already confirmed ports of its sequel, Octopath Traveler II, for Xbox Series X|S. The release would address the confusion around platform availability for the series, as PlayStation fans have only had access to the sequel until now.

Kadokawa, Owner of FromSoftware, Acquires Octopath Traveler Studio Acquire
gaming2 years ago

Kadokawa, Owner of FromSoftware, Acquires Octopath Traveler Studio Acquire

Kadokawa Corporation, owner of FromSoftware, has acquired game developer Acquire to strengthen its ability to create intellectual property in games. Acquire, known for developing Octopath Traveler, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Kadokawa. The acquisition aims to generate synergies with existing game-related subsidiaries, enhance planning and development capabilities, and expand the lineup of console games. Additionally, FromSoftware is focusing on improving profitability with major DLC for Elden Ring, while Spike Chunsoft plans to release Shiren the Wanderer 6. Tencent is reportedly developing an Elden Ring mobile game after acquiring licensing rights from FromSoftware.

"Kadokawa Acquires Octopath Traveler Developer ACQUIRE as Wholly Owned Subsidiary"
gaming2 years ago

"Kadokawa Acquires Octopath Traveler Developer ACQUIRE as Wholly Owned Subsidiary"

Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, has acquired Acquire, the studio behind Octopath Traveler, making it a wholly owned subsidiary alongside FromSoftware and Spike Chunsoft. The acquisition aims to strengthen game IP creation and generate synergies with existing subsidiaries, enhancing console game lineup. The move's implications for game development efficiency and potential crossovers between titles remain unclear.

"Kadokawa, Owner of FromSoftware, Acquires Octopath Traveler Studio Acquire"
gaming2 years ago

"Kadokawa, Owner of FromSoftware, Acquires Octopath Traveler Studio Acquire"

Kadokawa, the owner of From Software, has acquired the Japanese development studio Acquire, known for creating the Octopath Traveler games and other popular titles. The acquisition aims to strengthen Kadokawa's ability to create game IP and generate synergies with its existing subsidiaries. Meanwhile, From Software is working on an expansion for Elden Ring, which has sold over 20 million copies since its release, and a mobile version of the game is reportedly being developed by Tencent.

"HD-2D: The Stunning Reinvention of Pokemon Fans are Longing For"
gaming2 years ago

"HD-2D: The Stunning Reinvention of Pokemon Fans are Longing For"

3D pixel artist Dott has created digital dioramas in the "HD-2D" graphics style, which combines pixel art with modern 3D rendering, as a tribute to the Pokémon universe. The videos, running in Unreal Engine 5, showcase a surreal and dreamy atmosphere that is both familiar and new, featuring elegant lighting and bokeh effects. The "HD-2D" style was first introduced in Square Enix's Octopath Traveler and has since been used in three more games, including a remake of 1994's Live A Live.