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Players take on the roll of Nara who pilots the sentient ship, Forsaken, in “Chorus.” (Deep Silver) Chorusįirst impressions: Coming off “Scorn,” this dark space-combat shooter looks like lollipop and rainbows. Random observation: This game will give everyone nightmares. The news release also says players will have skills and weapons. It’s described as “nonlinear nightmare of interconnected spaces” with each location having puzzles, characters and story. I will play this with the lights because it looks so scary. Giger.įinal thoughts: The first-person horror adventure game looks super atmospheric. In actuality, it’s a game that borrows heavily from the influential H.R. (Microsoft) Scornįirst impressions: This trailer looks like an “Aliens” game but it’s focused on the “Prometheus” monsters. “Scorn” began development in 2014 and will probably give everyone nightmares. It makes me wonder if “DiRT 5” will have long-form races with those same transitions and weather effects. Random observation: The transition from day to night is intriguing. From the sound of it, “DiRT 5” will take on a more divergent path with an emphasis on a story-based campaign starring the like of voice actors Troy Baker and Nolan North. It seems to go between a full-on simulation rally game and arcade racer. The game has a “Motorstorm” vibe going on with the racing on a frozen river and muddy tracks, but this looks like more of a sim than an arcade racer.įinal thoughts: The “DiRT” games have been decent though a little confusing in format.

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(Codemasters) DiRT 5įirst impressions: The Xbox Series X lineup needs a racing game and it looks Codemasters will fill it. “DiRT 5” will have an emphasis on astory-based mode. Random observation: Where does the gun go when the sword comes out? It made me think of “Back to the Future” and “Ready Player One.” In fact, I assumed with all the anachronistic images that this was a “Ready Player One” game.įinal thoughts: Described as sci-fi shooter set in 2036, “Bright Memory: Infinite” looks like it will capitalize on that “Ready Player One” vibe with elements such as a time-traveling spaceship, time displaced samurai and wormholes. (Microsoft) Bright Memory Infiniteįirst impressions: The weather effects remind me of a “Battlefield” game and I was even more surprised when I saw a car that looked like a DeLorean. “Bright Memory: Infinite” is a sci-fi shooter taking place in 2036.

Here are my first impressions, final thoughts and random observations from the presentation. Thirteen games were mentioned in the program.

The recent one titled “Xbox 20/20” showed off gameplay and announcements of upcoming games for the Xbox Series X. Nintendo has mastered this with its Nintendo Direct and Microsoft is taking a turn at it with its Inside Xbox episodes. They have to make hype-inducing announcements without the benefit of an audience or major gathering. Reach the portal on top of the hills, this is the only chance to get your Vikings closer towards their well-earned reward.Īs in classical building games, it's essential to increase the productivity of the Vikings by puzzling out an ambitious and balanced economic system in Valhalla Hills.With E3 canceled and video games more popular than ever because of the coronavirus pandemic, companies have been put in an interesting spot. Look after your Vikings, gather food, chop wood and take care of the well-being of your small but growing population. If it's impossible to enter Valhalla the traditional way, then why not just walk in there? But the usually pretty strong Vikings don't seem to cope well with the danger and challenges of the mountains. But the ungrateful Gods won't give them what they deserve, closing the gates right in front of them.Īlthough, a true Viking never gives up. And now this! The poor Vikings are standing in front of Asgard's gates, waiting to enter Valhalla. You're fighting and dying an honorable death. You're spending your whole life to please your gods.

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