Square Enix has confirmed that it is holding its own showcase later this month called Square Enix Presents. The show itself is expected to be just over 40 minutes long and will include the world premiere of a new Life is Strange experience as well as Outriders, Marvel's Avengers, and more news.
The Square Enix Presents showcase will go live on March 18 at 10 a.m. Pacific and one of the confirmed announcements is a brand new Life is Strange game. While details are reserved for the show, the company tells us that the latest adventure will feature an all-new protagonist with a strange new power.
Also confirmed is new Outriders gameplay, a new look at Balan Wonderworld, a celebration for Tomb Raider, more about Marvel's Avengers, a Just Cause mobile game, and a few other sprinkled-in surprises.
I know one question that will be asked about this show is "where is Final Fantasy VII Remake part II news?" While there's the possibility that this could be one of those "miscellaneous" announcements, I would temper any expectations that the team is at a place where they can share more. Is it possible? Absolutely, but nothing the company has shared points towards part II news. That being said, it's likely we'll learn more about Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade for the PS5 version of the game.
The key to enjoyment is measured expectations, right?
Personally, I'm interested in learning more about Life is Strange. The first game was a powerhouse with Max and Chloe, alongside its sequel. Life is Strange 2 also had its own charm, following the tale of two brothers. What's next could be literally anything, but the introduction of a new power is enticing.
Interested in joining in on the fun? The March 18 showcase can be seen from Square Enix's official Twitch and YouTube.
What are you most excited to see from the Square Enix Presents showcase later this month? Any hopes for what the surprise announcements will be? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below!
The final The Outer Worlds DLC has been revealed with a satirical murder mystery on Eridanos. The final adventure is a massive pivot from the Peril Of Gorgon DLC, instead, Murder On Eridanos takes the game back to more light-hearted times. If you ignore the murder, the mystery, and creepy parasites.
"Pour yourself a bowl of Purpleberry Crunch and grab a glass of the triple-distilled deliciousness of Rizzo's Spectrum Brown Vodka, because the next week's aetherwave serial of Murder on Eridanos is going to be a doozy," says Obsidian Entertainment about the latest expansion. A popular star has been slain and it's up to the player to become an investigator and take to the case like the professional they are. Shift through the suspects, find out who is guilty, and then nail them to the wall. Or arrest them. That works too.
Click here to watch embedded mediaThe new DLC arrives soon, dropping on March 17 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The bad news? This is the final DLC and the adventure in Outer Worlds comes to a close.
Haven't checked out The Outer Worlds yet? If you liked Fallout: New Vegas, you should give it a look. It's made by the same team and definitely feels incredibly familiar for those that took to that particular wasteland. Our own Joe Juba gave the base title a 9.25 in his review, saying "Even if the larger beats don’t always land, The Outer Worlds shines with a constant stream of small, bright moments. An amusing interaction with a clueless guard. A sugary corporate jingle. A brutal sneak attack. A solution to a problem you are sure won’t work, but it does. The team at Obsidian excels at encouraging creative experimentation within its responsive and absurd setting, ensuring that every visit to Halcyon is full of delightful surprises."
Are you excited to solve a mystery with Murder on Eridanos in The Outer Worlds? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below!
Both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X have a lot of incredible new features to bring into a new generation of gaming, but it looks like Sony is looking to make the PS5 more beefed up with official Denuvo integration. Team Blue has confirmed in a recent press statement that the PS5 anti-cheat tools are on the way with Denuvo's Tools and Middleware program.
Announced by Sony and Irdeto, a leading company in digital security, the new implementation aims to protect games and studios of all sizes. This is a controversial move, something that many studios have been "called out" for when adding Denuvo to their titles (remember the Doom Eternal debacle?).
For those that may be asking what this even is, the Denuvo Anti-Cheat program is one that is so rooted into a player's system that the level of invasion is seen as something to be concerned about by many in the gaming community. The topic of Denuvo becomes especially heated on PC where all information is accessed, including personal intel. With a console, the level of invasion isn't quite so high as it would be on a personal computer, and the latest announcement promises that no performance issues will be seen as a byproduct of this addition.
“Cheating ruins video games for honest players,” said Reinhard Blaukovitsch, managing director of Denuvo, Irdeto. “This can lead to lower engagement, game traffic and shrinking revenues for game publishers. We are really proud be able to help the world’s most talented developers to bring rich experiences for gamers on PlayStation 5.”
With this addition, the Denuvo Anti-Cheat tools being added are primarily targeted towards cheaters and hackers with no DRM at the forefront. It will be interesting to see what the reaction to this reveal will be considering how on PC, Denuvo usually has some players avoiding certain game releases altogether.
What do you think about the PS5 Denuvo Anti-Cheat addition that's on the way? Are you concerned about Denuvo's presence on the console, or are you optimistic that this will help improve online gaming experiences? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below! You can also learn more about Denuvo right here.