This article reviews the performance of Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 across over 30 GPUs, analyzing image quality, VRAM usage, and hardware requirements, highlighting the game's use of Unreal Engine 5 and upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR.
Mafia: The Old Country, the first new Mafia game in nine years, returns to the series' roots by setting the story in early 1900s Sicily, inspired by The Godfather Part II. Unlike its predecessor, Mafia 3, which had a more open-world structure, The Old Country focuses on a linear, narrative-driven experience. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 to create stunning rural landscapes, marking a departure from the urban settings of previous titles. Developers aim to deliver a fresh yet familiar Mafia experience, emphasizing the origins of the Mafia in a historical context.
Infinity Nikki, a new open-world game developed by Infold Games and led by former Zelda designer Kentaro Tominaga, is set to release on December 5 for PC, iOS, Android, and PlayStation 5. The game, which has over 30 million pre-registrations, features activities like fishing and fashion contests in an Unreal Engine 5 environment. A new trailer reveals the theme song "Together Till Infinity" by Jessie J, and the game promises a cozy exploration experience with puzzles and hidden secrets.
Two years after the announcement of Kingdom Hearts 4, fans are eagerly awaiting an update from developer Square Enix, who has remained silent since the initial reveal. Despite the anticipation, some fans are lightheartedly resigned to the lengthy wait, joking about the franchise's history of delayed releases. With the game's status as the fourth installment in a series with numerous intermediary titles, fans are hopeful for any news, especially after the recent release of Final Fantasy titles. While details remain scarce, enthusiasts continue to analyze the reveal trailer and speculate about potential content, including a possible Star Wars section.
Toys For Bob, the studio behind recent Spyro and Crash entries, has reportedly reached an agreement with Xbox to produce their first game as an independent studio for the platform. While it's not confirmed, there are strong hints that the upcoming game could be a new installment in the Spyro The Dragon series, especially given the studio's cryptic teases and Xbox's game content division leader's comments.
A new independent gaming studio called emptyvessel, led by veterans of "Doom" developer id Software, has been launched with initial funding from Sisu Game Ventures. The studio aims to develop AAA video games, with its first project being an immersive shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. The team consists of industry veterans from franchises like "Call of Duty," "Last of Us," and "Tomb Raider," and the company is focused on a developer-first approach to create high-quality IPs with more attainable scope.
CI Games is reportedly developing a sequel to the popular Soulslike game Lords of The Fallen, titled "Death of The Fallen," with an expected release by 2026. The game is being developed by Hexworks and will utilize Unreal Engine 5 to offer "more ambitious gameplay options." While details are scarce, the sequel is anticipated to cater to a wider audience and will likely be available on PC and the latest generation consoles. Additional projects from CI Games include an open-survival title and new entries in the Sniper Ghost Warrior series and a tactical FPS.
ArcheAge 2, an upcoming MMORPG from Kakao Games, is set to captivate fans of Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy with its Unreal Engine 5 graphics and action-based combat. Slated for a post-2024 release, the game promises an immersive single-player storyline with robust multiplayer elements, set in a familiar yet distinct timeline from its predecessor. The game will feature an open world with non-linear progression, enhanced trade and housing systems, and the ability to create player towns. The first trailer showcases stunning environments, improved character models, and intense combat against formidable foes, signaling a significant leap from the original ArcheAge.
Immortals of Aveum, EA's upcoming magic FPS, has been delayed to August 22 to "add more PC functionality" and further polish the game. Ascendant Studios says the delay is in reaction to feedback from recent previews and to "realize our full vision." Immortals of Aveum is notable for being one of the first Unreal Engine 5 games to arrive on the market and will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
Immortals of Aveum, a first-person shooter game set in a militaristic fantasy world, is set to release on July 20th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Developed by Ascendant Studios, the game features frenetic combat with bright beams of magic and a dense storyline. The game's cinematics are impressive, and the character models are finely detailed. The game's movement restrictions seem purposeful, and it feels more like a puzzle game than a climbing adventure.
CI Games has announced that the reboot of the dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen, will be released on October 13, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game supports online co-op for two players and is powered by Unreal Engine 5. Pre-orders are open now and will reward early buyers with three exclusive armour tincts plus several in-game bonuses.
Layers of Fear, the psychological horror game, will be released on June 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A new demo is available for PC until May 22. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5, offering enhanced visuals with Ray Tracing, HDR, 4K resolution, and the Lumen system. The game features three interwoven stories of craft-obsessed protagonists and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack composed by Arek Reikowski.
The release date for EA's first-person magic shooter Immortals of Aveum has been leaked by a reliable dataminer, claiming it will be released on July 20. The game is built with Unreal Engine 5 and is set to be released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Immortals of Aveum is the debut title from Ascendant Studios, set to be published under the EA Originals label. The game's teaser trailer billed it as "a groundbreaking new single-player, first-person magic shooter... set in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion".
Lords of the Fallen (2023) is a reboot of the 2014 game, with a focus on community feedback and a new core feature called Umbra, a second world that exists in tandem with the main one. The game is heavily inspired by Dark Souls and is being developed using Unreal Engine 5. The main character is now a character creator, and there are more classes, difficulty, complexity, and scale. The game is aiming to innovate safely and carve out its own niche in the mainstream soulslike genre.
Lords of the Fallen, a dark fantasy RPG, will run on Unreal Engine 5 and features impressive character customization using 3D scans of real people and UE5's own tech. Players can switch between the realms of the living and the dead, which are connected within the game. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S later this year.