Thursday, 08 July 2021 02:25

Everything Announced at the July 2021 Nacon Connect Showcase

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Many old games were discussed during this year's Nacon Connect showcase, and new games coming in the next two years were previewed or teased.

Nacon recently held its online press conference called Nacon Connect, where it showcased a handful of upcoming games. The last Nacon Connect press conference was held almost exactly a year prior in July 2020 with many games and peripherals being showcased, and this year is no different. Nacon is a video game company that publishes for various platforms, and distributes gaming accessories. As it has many subsidiary gaming companies, it seems to make sense to have a press conference dedicated to the games and peripherals that are coming down the pipeline.

Last year was the inaugural Nacon Connect, showcasing games such as Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood, Tennis World Tour 2, and a handful of other titles. Though not a lot was learned about titles discussed already, Nacon Connect teased some new games that are in the works. Here is everything that was presented at the Nacon Connect conference for 2021:

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong is one of the games presented at last year's Nacon Connect, though this year's trailer was certainly more action-packed. Players will play three different characters who each have intertwining stories that decide the fate of Boston. The trailer showcases some information about one of the playable characters Galeb, who has amassed a fortune and is inevitably one of the oldest and most feared Vampires in all of Boston.

Vampire: The Masquerade is originally a tabletop roleplaying game turned video game series turned comic book series. The first entry into the video game series was in 2000 with Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption which was followed up by the sequel Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines in 2004. It wasn't until 15 years later that more entries into the video game series were released starting with visual novels and then leading to this latest iteration coming in 2022. Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

While a Lord of the Rings game is not uncommon, one that centers around Gollum certainly is. This entry into the hugely successful franchise features Gollum in an action-adventure role that combines stealth and parkour. Lord of the Rings: Gollum will have players jumping and climbing their way from Mordor to the depths of Moria. Gollum is described as a different type of hero, who will have to fight between his two personalities to make it to the end of his adventure. Lord of the Rings: Gollum will be releasing in the Fall of 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

In Steelrising, King Louis XVI is terrorizing the citizens of Paris with his army of automatons. Players will take control of Aegis in their fight to alter the course of history and end this reign of terror. To do so, players will join the Revolution as they rise up and take back control over Paris in 1789. Steelrising will be coming in June 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Blood Bowl 3 is the latest video game entry in the Blood Bowl franchise, with its predecessor Blood Bowl 2 having released in 2015. The series takes place in an alternate version of the Warhammer setting, using a parody version of American football as the centerpiece. The series is known for its tabletop series originally released in 1986, and video games tend to follow the tabletop setting with more of a focus on strategy than an action-based approach. Currently, Blood Bowl 3 does not have a release date, but will become available for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Not much is know about RoboCop: Rogue City, as only a teaser was revealed for the game, but what is known is that players will play as the titular hero, and it is safe to assume that players will be on the side of the law as they attempt to bring justice to the streets of Old Detroit. Players will be armed with their Auto-9 and the brute strength that comes from being part robot in a first-person game. The teaser ends with a 2023 release window, and says it will be coming to consoles and PC.

Roguebook is a roguelike deck-building game similar to games like Slay the Spire and Hand of Fate. The game has players build a team of two heroes as they explore a hexagon board. The Nacon Connect presentation showcased the latest update for Roguebook entitled the Patch and Gem Mines update. Roguebook is currently available for PC and Mac, with a release on consoles planned for the future.

Ad Infinitum is a game that had been publicly known since 2015, though now it seems like it will actually see the light of day. Ad Infinitum puts players in the shoes of a conscripted German soldier who returns home after the Great War. In Ad Infinitum players will have to maneuver around the traumatic experiences in the form of horrific creatures, death traps, and nightmarish mysteries. Ad Infinitum will be releasing in 2023 for consoles and PC.

Rogue Lords is a roguelike that utilizes turn-based strategy as the player takes the role of the Devil himself. In Rogue Lords, the player must band together three evil genius disciples such as the Headless Horseman, Bloody Mary, Baron Samedi, Lilith, and more - each with their own unique stories, abilities, and gameplay. As the Devil, players can bend the game's rules at the cost of their own resources to take revenge on the Demon Hunters. Rogue Lords will be available for PC on September 30, with a Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One release at a later date.

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos takes place in the strange world of Zenozoik where players must search for the Artifacts of Chaos. Players will play as a formidable warrior named Pseudo who is haunted by his memories until an orphaned creature falls into his lap. Mastering hand-to-hand combat will require players to search for ancient artifacts known as dice. Clash: Artifacts of Chaos will allow players to co-op or challenge up to three other playersClash: Artifacts of Chaos will be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2022.

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Session is a realistic approach to the skateboarding genre currently in Early Access on PC and Xbox One. The trailer showcased in the Nacon Connect presentation revealed an extensive update that aims to add more improvements to a wide range of features. Sessions claim to remove any hand-holding or turbo timers and allow players to simply tame the concrete with raw skateboarding.

Rugby 22, like many other sports titles, offers improvements over its last iterations while offering new features. This new entry boasts AI improvements and a new difficulty mode with more features to come. Fans can play as one of the numerous national teams across the world. Rugby 22 will be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

RiMS Racing is a realistic motorbike racing game that allows players to take their customized 200+ horsepower machines through world-famous circuits and road races. RiMS Racing features over 500 fully licensed components for players to customize their motorbikes, with the added ability to check the status of their vehicle with Motorbike Status Check in real-time. RiMS Racing will be available for PS4 and PS5 in August 2021.

WRC 10 was announced to now have an Anniversary Edition upon release, containing new content and sensations. Fans of Sebastien Loeb will be able to relive many of his iconic moments from his career over the last two decades in ths Anniversary Edition. WRC 10 will be available September 2 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch release at a later date.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is an upcoming MMO driving simulation set in Hong Kong Island where players can take their vehicles through the bustling island that has been recreated in a 1:1 scale. Fans of the series will be happy to know that marques such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and more will be accessible to elite players. The game boasts the inclusion of freedom to progress however players like whether racing or cruising, with an emphasis on a dress-to-impress mentality. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will launch on September 22, 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S..

The Life Simulators is a new brand from Nacon that will feature multiple games that focus on simulating professional daily life. This can range from being a chef in a cooking simulator, a surgeon, architect, train driver, hotel manager, or more to follow. Each game will be made by different game studios and the Life brand will surely expand over time. The games under the Life umbrella will be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Lastly, as Nacon also designs and distributes gaming accessories, more in the hardware side of gaming was announced. This includes:

  • Nacon MG-X Series for smartphones - Designed for Xbox Game Pass
  • Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller - PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
  • RIG 400 HS and RIG 500 PRO HS GEN 2 Headsets - PlayStation 5
  • RIG 200 HS Stream Mic for PlayStation 5
  • Nacon Daija Arcade Stick for PlayStation 5

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