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[hardcore-gaming-101]

Rogue Flight

Different eras of gaming are defined by very particular types of game design. Early 1980s games were mostly “beat your score” contests if they were single player, usually going forever until you lost. Then games moved into short adventures with a clear ending, typically taking about a half hour to reach, provided one had the skills to reach it. Eventually, they evolved into super long adventures with save features, long cutscenes, long tutorials, complicated mechanics, upgrade systems and more.  As games grew larger, there seemed to be more of an attempt to give players value for their money. The indie scene, meanwhile, allowed for lower priced games to try different things, be they shorter experiences more in line with what games were like in the late 20th century, intensely personal experiences that reflect the creator’s personal tastes, broad nostalgia, or bold and experimental ideas that big companies wouldn’t touch.  Rogue Flight is a game that combines elements of modern game design with the basic shell of retro game design circa late 1980s/early 1990s. It contains gameplay elements of modern games but puts them in a short adventure which takes 20-60 minutes to blast through (not including cutscenes) while also adding in some innovations of its own.

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[satoshi-mochida]

Anime-inspired arcade space combat game Rogue Flight announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC - Gematsu

Publisher Perp Games and developer Truant Pixel have announced Rogue Flight, an arcade space combat game inspired by 80s and 90s anime. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam in late 2024.

Here is an overview of the game, via Perp Games:

About

Rogue Flight is a breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by the landmark style of 80s and 90s prestige anime. Traverse the Sol system and join a flight force voiced by a veteran cast, featuring Japanese talent from Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Naruto, and One Piece, and English voice talent featured in Overwatch, Fallout 76, League of Legends, and Marvel’s Avengers. Jump into true stylish arcade action with a huge host of spacecraft upgrades, game modes, and multiple narrative paths.

Story

It’s been three years since the world burned. It was ARGUS; the interstellar watchman system given control of the Solar Defense Force. In a secret facility deep beneath the surface of the Earth, the last vestiges of humanity prepare to launch a daring counterattack. Take control of an advanced light space fighter and face hordes of enemies in a last-ditch effort to destroy ARGUS and restore peace to the Sol system.

Key Features

Featuring a retro 80s to 90s analogue video art style inspired by the golden age of prestige anime.

Stylish high-speed arcade action set across nine unique stages spanning the Sol system.

Utilize incredible aerial acrobatic maneuvers coupled with a dizzying array of weapon types.

Experience a branching narrative path with multiple endings.

Choose from standard arcade and unlockable roguelite game modes which offer greater risks and even greater rewards.

Personalize your aircraft from over 100 unlockable liveries, as well as 24 badges with multiple color and style combinations.

Customize your loadout from over 40 unlockable aero designs and 40 unlockable weapons from multiple classes with upgradable attributes.

Featuring an original soundtrack featuring renowned video game sound design duo Fat Bard, additional music by Rinn, and an original opening theme with stunning vocals by J-Pop artist Itoki Hana.

Fully voiced in English and Japanese by veteran casts, including English talent from Fallout 76, Overwatch, League of Legends, and Marvel’s Avengers, and Japanese talent from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gundam, Sailor Moon, Naruto, and One Piece.

Unlockable extras, accolades and more.

Multiple difficulty levels for every player skill.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

[englishotomegames]

Akash: Path of the Five

Release date (Windows, Mac OS, Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS4) English: June 25th, 2019

“Akash: Path of the Five is a fully voiced visual novel in the otome style. Players will become Aurora, a member of a magical race of elementals.  

As the first elemental girl the village has seen in over 200 years, all eyes are on her fast-approaching coming of age ceremony.  All is not as it seems, however, as tensions between Akash and a nearby human settlement threaten to erupt into an all-out war.  Cultivate a romance with one of her five classmates, navigate the coming conflict, and plan the greatest coming of age ceremony Akash has seen in over two centuries.

Please Note:  Akash: Path of the Five is a modern title that utilizes high resolution visuals, animation, and 3D graphics with custom filter effects to create its unique look.  As such, a discrete graphics card is required.  Before purchasing, please review the minimum specifications below to ensure you will have the best possible experience.   **We strongly recommend trying the demo FIRST before purchasing, as this will accurately reflect performance on your system.  Progress made in the demo will carry over to the full game, as well! **”

This is a game released about a year ago by Truant Pixel! You can buy the full version or try the demo on itch.io, buy it on Steam here, get it for the PS4 here, or get it for the Nintendo Switch here.

[akashgame]

one thing i have trouble understanding is the whole ~mc is the first elemental woman to come of age in akash in 200 years~ i understand this means there are other elemental women in other villages, but what about in akash? are there other women besides her in the village? or is she the only one? if they're not elemental women, does that mean they are human women? or if they are elemental, do you have to attend the school to come order to ~come of age~ and that's why she is the first in 200 yrs?

There aren’t any other women in Akash right now--Akash is sort of like a capital where elementals of all types live side by side. So usually what happens when a female elemental appears in Akash her family brings her home to be raised in their own village (and kept close and protected). She’s the first one in 200 years whose parents kept her where she was instead of hoarding her away back home.

[themmnetwork]

Pre-Order Mega Man 11 Through PlayStation Network and Get a Bonus 30th Anniversary Theme

A virtual visit to Dr. Light’s lab.

[niche-gamer]

New PS2 Dynamic Theme for PS4 is Blast From 2000 http://nichegamer.com/2017/12/01/new-ps2-dynamic-theme-ps4-blast-2000/

[prozdvoices]

I star in this SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT regarding Akash: Path of the Five, a game by Truant Pixel that I’ll be voicing for.

[satoshi-mochida]

Truant Pixel has announced RUNNER, an arcade-inspired virtual reality driving action game for the PlayStation 5 next-generation virtual reality system and PC virtual reality devices. A release date was not announced.

“RUNNER features a deliberate classic aesthetic, driven by themes such as lo-fi and cassette futurism and inspired by anime such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor, and more,” Truant Pixel said in a tweet. “And we’ve only shown a fraction of the encounters and environments that you will be traversing.”

Here is an overview of the game, via Truant Pixel:

About

When there’s nowhere left to hide, the only way out is through…

RUNNER is an arcade-inspired virtual reality driving action game. Players take on the role of Mina, a rogue mod-courier at the center of a massive city-wide pursuit. Beginning in the heart of Presidium, the neon-drenched capitol of the mining colony moon N-351, Mina’s only means of escape is the “Thoroughfare,” a massive highspeed expressway that snakes through the entirety sprawling colony complex. Pursued by the forces of the Caldara corporation, Mina must race through 7 sectors while fighting off relentless waves of autonomous corporate combat drones.

Using only their wits, their cybernetics, and a unique array of special abilities, the player will become the runner in this fast-paced, kinetic virtual reality experience.

Key Features

RUNNER features visceral first-person driving gameplay that embraces the unique visual style of late 1980s prestige anime.

Players take control of their motorcycle, weaving in-and-out of traffic at breakneck speeds while fending off waves of enemy attackers.

The action punctuated by an original and dynamic music system set to an incredible throwback soundtrack composed by Fat Bard.

RUNNER sees the player racing through the Presidium mining colony, pursued by an army of relentless drones.

Players can customize the look of their bike with unique paint and lighting combinations before jumping into the fray.

Multiple vehicles are unlockable, each with it’s on set of unique traits and handling.

Autonomous motorcycles, UAVs, hunter-killer tanks, sniper quadrupeds, covert assassin vehicles and larger-than-life bosses lie in wait to put an end to Mina’s escape.

RUNNER features 360-degree freeform gunplay, utilizing twin checkpoint automatic pistols integrated into the control yoke of her bike.

Powerups collected along Mina’s route further enhance the weapons at the player’s disposal, with powerful options such as scattershot, lasers, and much, much more.

The arsenal also includes heavy ordinance such as grenades, lock-on missiles, and an integrated vehicle cannon.

Watch the announcement trailer below.