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Saturday, December 3, 2016

New Games: FINAL FANTASY XV, STEEP, MAIZE, STAR TREK BRIDGE CREW and More

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The new games released this week include the higly anticipated sequel "Final Fantasy XV", Ubisoft's "Star Trek: Bridge Crew" and "Steer", PQUBE's interactive graphic novel "Steins;Gate 0", and Finish Line Games' crazy adventure game "Maize".

Find out more about all the new video game releases after the jump.





FINAL FANTASY XV (PS4, Xbox One)

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Product Description: "Get ready to be at the centre of the ultimate fantasy adventure. Enter the world of FINAL FANTASY XV, and experience epic action-packed battles along your journey of discovery. You are Noctis, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Lucis, and your quest is to reclaim your homeland from the clutches of the imperial army. Joined by your closest friends, you will take the wheel and experience a voyage like no other, travelling through the breath-taking world of Eos encountering larger-than-life beasts and unforgiving enemies. You will learn to master the skills of weaponry and magic, channelling the power of your ancestors allowing you to effortlessly warp through the air in thrilling combat. Fresh faces and long-time fans, fulfil your destiny and experience a brand new kind of fantasy. Pre-order the Day One Edition to receive the exclusive FINAL FANTASY series weapon - the Masamune!"

Purchasing Links: PlayStation 4


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Genre: Role-Playing, Action

Publisher: Square Enix

Developer: Square Enix

Rating: T for Teen (Language, Mild Blood, Partial Nudity, Violence)

Game Features:
  • Day One Edition includes: Final Fantasy XV game and Masamune DLC Weapon
  • More action oriented instead of the traditional turn based or active time battle system that Final Fantasy is known for
  • Characters can perform actions like double jumps according to player input and move with great speed
  • Open environment that player is free to explore and roam about via a car, an airship, or a famed Chocobo






STEINS;GATE 0 (PS4, PS Vita)

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Product Description: STEINS;GATE 0 is the sequel to the award-winning time travel science fiction interactive Visual Novel developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus - 'STEINS;GATE' - widely considered to be one of the greatest visual novels ever made and one of the best-selling Visual Novels ever released in the West! Branching off from the ending of the original STEINS;GATE to an alternate worldline, STEINS;GATE 0 sees Okabe and the Future Gadget Lab members return once again in a story centred around Artificial Intelligence and the creation of 'Amadeus' - a means of interacting with the stored memories of a fellow human being. STEINS;GATE 0 continues the series trademark of delivering incredible science fiction storytelling with rich characterisation that most games can only dream of and will delight both newcomers to the series and existing STEINS;GATE fans.

Purchasing Links: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita


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Genre: Adventure

Publisher: PQube

Developer: 5pb

Rating: M for Mature (Violence, Strong Language, Blood, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes)

Game Features:
  • Steins;Gate 0 continues the Time Travelling theme - but adds Artificial Intelligence as its central hook
  • Help a group of young students bend time to their will and prevent the onset of World War 3
  • Beautiful artwork and engaging story for an unforgettable experience
  • Tells the story of an 'Alternate Worldline' - what happens if players failed the original story
  • Interact with the story using your Smart Phone - answering (or not!) your phone, and your responses, will determine the outcome to the story






PINBALL FX2 VR (PS4, PC)

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Product Description: Experience digital pinball as never before in Pinball FX2 VR, a groundbreaking new pinball game from the digital pinball pioneers Zen Studios! Pinball FX2 VR features advanced physics, detailed 3D graphics, and original tables from the pinball wizards at Zen.

Pinball FX2 VR replicates the atmosphere of real-life pinball machines in a virtual play space, while presenting gameplay features and effects that you simply cannot recreate on a physical machine. Additionally, the game’s rich scoreboards will track your Super Score, Wizard Score, table stats and more to let you compete against players from all over the world!

Creating a brand new way to play pinball that deftly combines the look and feel of digital pinball with the sensation of a real-world experience, Pinball FX2 VR is the premiere place for pinball action on PlayStationVR!

Purchasing Links: PlayStation 4 (Digital Code), PC (Steam)


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Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Zen Studios

Developer: Zen Studios

Rating: E for Everyone 10+ (Fantasy Violence, Mild Language)

System Requirements (PC):

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290X
  • Storage: 900 MB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card






DEPONIA (PS4)

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Product Description: As far as the eye can see - junk everywhere. Deponia isn't a paradise, but the inhabitants still have dreams. Second to none Rufus. He aspires nothing more than leaving his home town Kuvaq. One day a mysterious girl named Goal falls from Elysium, the city in the skies where you can live your life carefree and in luxury, into Rufus arms - proverbially speaking. Rufus loses his heart to Goal and he seizes the chance to begin a well life on Elysium with her.

Purchasing Links: PlayStation 4

Genre: Adventure, Puzzle

Publisher: THQ Nordic

Developer: Daedalic Entertainment

Rating: E for Everyone 10+ (Mild Language)

Game Features:
  • Unique comic style with hand-drawn HD resolution 2D graphics
  • Bizarre characters and wacky humor
  • Challenging puzzles and hours of dialogue
  • Unique universe in the tradition of Douglas Adams (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), Terry Pratchett (Discworld) and Matt Groening (The Simpsons, Futurama)
  • From the creators of the award-winning games Edna & Harvey: The Breakout, Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes and The Whispered World

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System Requirements (PC):

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows Vista/7
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or 2 GHz (Dual Core)
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (Shared Memory is not recommended)
  • Storage: 5 GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows Vista/7
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or 2 GHz (Dual Core)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (Shared Memory is not recommended)
  • Storage: 5 GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible







CRYSTAL RIFT (PS4, PC)

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Product Description: Crystal Rift is an inspired by classic dungeon games such as Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder with grid-based movement, it has been developed primarily for Virtual Reality headsets, but is also a great experience for those without headsets.

It's an experiential horror challenge game that takes the player through a series of increasingly mysterious locations. Crystal Rift has 26 levels, with unique styles and settings, to provide many hours of gameplay. The player slowly uncovers the narrative and story through exploration, discovering dark secrets and following the path of those who have come before.

Purchasing Links: PlayStation 4, PC (Online Game Code)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Psytec Games Ltd

Developer: Psytec Games Ltd

Rating: T for Teen (Violence, Blood)

Game Features:
  • Designed for Virtual Reality First, this leads to a rich immersive 3D environment with details you can lean into and see, this also presents perfectly in 2D.
  • Classic dungeon crawling experience with grid-based movement, hidden rooms, pressure plates, trapdoors, fireballs, challenges, tactics and more.
  • A unique and compelling story told through the environment, text and speech
  • Optional Scare level, Off, Normal or Extreme, Optional Difficulty levels including hardcore perma-death
  • An ingame Editor, you can create, edit and share maps built inside the game, no external tools required.

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System Requirements (PC):

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7+
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.33 GHz Intel or 3.0 GHz AMD
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 8800, AMD Radeon 4850 or Intel HD Graphics 5200 or better (1GB graphics memory or more. Shader Model 3.0 needs to be supported). Minimum supported resolutions 1280×720 and 1024×768.
  • Storage: 5 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
  • Additional Notes: This is for 2D standard version, VR version higher req as per Oculus standards

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 8+
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater
  • Storage: 5 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Sound Card: Direct X Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Minimum Specs for VR Version






STAR TREK: BRIDGE CREW (PS4)

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Product Description: Star Trek: Bridge Crew puts you and your friends in the heart of a starship, where - as officers of the Federation - every action and decision you make together will determine the fate of your ship and crew. Developed exclusively for VR, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is the only game to offer a true-to-life level of immersion in the Star Trek universe.

Purchasing Links: PlayStation VR


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Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Red Storm Entertainment

Rating: E for Everyone 10+ (Fantasy Violence)

Game Features:
  • DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR VR - Hand tracking with full-body avatars and lip-sync allow players to experience what it's like to serve as an officer on the bridge of a starship.
  • OPERATE AS A CREW - Make strategic decisions and coordinate actions with your crew. In co-op, players can form a crew of four to serve in the roles of Captain, Helm, Tactical, and Engineer.
  • A UNIQUE SHIP FOR A UNIQUE MISSION - Take command of the USS Aegis, the first ship of her kind.
  • A SHARED GALACTIC ADVENTURE - Communication, trust, and close crew coordination are the keys to victory.






MAIZE (PC)

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Product Description: Maize is a first-person adventure game about what happens when two scientists misinterpret a memo from the U.S. Government and create sentient corn. And that last sentence is pretty much the least ridiculous thing about the game.

Explore an abandoned farm and a not-so-abandoned underground research facility as you uncover the mysteries around Maize, and possibly learn a bit about yourself along the way. Or maybe not.

With a colourful cast of characters and an absolutely absurd world, Maize offers up a unique experience that keeps the surprises coming. Seriously, they’re everywhere.

Purchasing Links: PC (Steam)


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Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Finish Line Games

Developer: Finish Line Games

Game Features:
  • Immerse yourself and explore Maize’s fully-realized environment,featuring a cornucopia of areas to explore (see what we did there?)
  • Solve environmental puzzles that get more and more absurd the further you delve into the adventure
  • Uncover the secrets of Maize’s world, as you try and figure out what it is the corn really want, aside from a very good nap
  • Meet some friends and enemies along the way, which include a very small grumpy Russian robot bear and an unhinged corn stalk who’s a bit of a jerk

System Requirements (PC):

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7 or above, 64 bit
  • Processor: Dual-core Intel or AMD, 2.0 GHz or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 460 GTX; AMD Radeon 6870 HD series or higher
  • Storage: 11 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 7 or above, 64 bit
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 3.0 GHz or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 480; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or higher
  • Storage: 11 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Additional Notes: SSD Drive






STEEP (PS4, PC, Xbox One)

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Product Description: Ride the massive open world of the Alps and Alaska, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the world's most epic mountains on skis, wingsuits, snowboards, and paragliders. Go solo or drop in side by side with other players. Record and share the most insane stunts ever captured. Dare your friends to try out your custom lines, then challenge the world to beat your best tricks and relive your most epic wipeouts. The mountain is yours to explore. So strap in, suit up, and drop in.

Purchasing Links: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kiev

Rating: T for Teen (Language)

Game Features:
  • RIDE YOUR WAY - Conquer the world's most epic mountains on skis, wingsuits, snowboards, and paragliders.
  • LIVE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS WITH OTHERS - Ride solo or drop in next to other players to share thrilling, adrenaline-fueled rides.
  • THE MOUNTAIN IS YOURS TO EXPLORE - Create your own path through the massive open-world of the Alps and Alaska, and share your best custom lines with friends.
  • PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST - Prove that you're king of the mountain in unique and spectacular challenges.
  • SHARE EVERYTHING - Capture your most insane stunts and share via social media.

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System Requirements (PC):

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows® 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows® 10 (64bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s at 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX-6350 at 3.9 Ghz
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX660 or Radeon R7 260X
  • Storage: 25 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Sound Card: DirectX® compatible sound card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS (at time of release): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX660 or better, GeForce® GTX700/900/1000 series, AMD Radeon R9 260X or better, AMD Radeon R9 300 series, Fury series. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our website: http://support.ubi.com. PERIPHERAL SUPPORTED: Windows®-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows® 10 (64bit versions)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K at 3.5 Ghz or AMD FX-8350 at 4.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX980 or Radeon R9 Fury
  • Storage: 25 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Sound Card: DirectX® compatible sound card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS (at time of release): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX660 or better, GeForce® GTX700/900/1000 series, AMD Radeon R9 260X or better, AMD Radeon R9 300 series, Fury series. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our website: http://support.ubi.com. PERIPHERAL SUPPORTED: Windows®-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller










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