Among Us isn't a new game by any stretch, but the jellybean/astronaut online game is currently seeing a massive surge in popularity that began in early September of 2020. Since that boom in visibility, this murder mystery adventure has taken over the gaming world, showcased on the biggest stream channels on Twitch, on late-night talk shows, and even in the world of politics. Now, it's growing its player base even more with the confirmation that the sus little game is making its way over onto PS5 and PS4 systems. Even better? An adorable new cosmetics pack is also on the way.
The arrival of Among Us on PlayStation comes with both generations being included, an exclusive Ratchet & Clank skin, hat, and pet, and the ability to play with others no matter the platform. It's great, especially if you're one of those who have some unresolved issues with friends. Keep it simple and just murder them (in-game).
Click here to watch embedded mediaAmong Us has grown a lot since its popularity expansion. Instead of making the planned sequel, the team over at InnerSloth instead decided to pivot and focus on the first game to make it even more enjoyable for all. It's on mobile, it's on Switch – and now with PlayStation? It's going to be everywhere. Maybe InnerSloth will go the cheeky Bethesda route and make it playable on the Amazon Alexa next. I'm just saying, weirder things have happened.
With the recent arrival of the new airship and a few tweaks to gameplay to be more accessible, especially with the symbols added to the color-specific objectives to make it easier for those with colorblindness, Among Us is the gift that keeps on giving. This is a game we here at Game Informer play every weekend, and I've been enjoying every moment of it. I even scored this indie title an 8.5!
"As much as I enjoy playing Among Us, I have just as must fun watching it," reads part of our full review. "Its simplicity makes it easy to boot up for streamers, and the conversations about who is sus are great entertainment for active livestream chats."
"Diving into Among Us, I see the charm despite its simplicity, and I can't help but to love the way this game makes me look at everyone as if they are super sus. Among Us is what it is, and unapologetically so. This year may be bad, but having fun experiences definitely isn't; Among Us provides a much-needed reprieve from reality without taking itself too seriously."
It's a fun game! I can't wait to see where this team takes it next.
Thoughts on Among Us and its Cinderella-like story towards stardom? What do you hope the team adds next to this suspicious-driven gaming experience? Shout out those thoughts loud and proud in the comments below!
Yakuza 0 fans probably agree that the game has some pretty sweet tunes inspired by the 1980s. If you're someone who prefers to enjoy such musical delights on an actual record player, Sega has something special for you. The company has partnered with Laced Records to create not one but two Yakuza 0 vinyl sets.
First up is a 6 LP box set that boasts over 90 remastered-for-vinyl tracks. These include karaoke favorites like “24-hour Cinderella” and “Bakamitai”. The vinyls themselves are heavyweight, 180g LPs and come in printed sleeves housed in a nice box. There are two editions of this box: the Standard one features black vinyls while a Limited version exclusive to Laced Records boasts color-in-color discs. You can pre-order it now for $120 here.
The second set is a double LP of 27 tracks hand-picked by the Yakuza team. It features two heavyweight 180 LPs that come in light blue and light green colors. These are packaged in printed inner sleeves that sit inside of a widespined outer sleeve. This set costs $35 and can also be pre-ordered right now over here.
The approximate shipping window for both sets is October of this year. Now all you need is a flashy dance floor, some lights, and a rival in an eye-patch to dance against to complete the Yakuza 0 fantasy. Well, the less murder-y version of it anyway.
If you haven’t played Yakuza 0 but are curious to give it a shot, you can check out our glowing review of the game here. Meanwhile, if you fancy yourself a collector of video game soundtracks, here’s a list of recent vinyls we’ve covered that you might still be able to pick up.
Demon’s Souls
Mass Effect Trilogy
Silent Hill/The Last of Us
Any of you planning on picking up these stylish vinyl sets? Let us know in the comments!
Update 4/29/2021: The (mostly) horror-free Adventure Mode is now live in the PlayStation 4 version of Amnesia: Rebirth. Furthermore, the update also includes a PlayStation 5 upgrade that bumps the performance to 60 frames per second. To clarify, the update applies to those who play the PS4 version on PS5; there is no native PS5 version of the game. To learn more about what the Adventure Mode entails, check out the original story below:
Original Story: Amnesia: Rebirth, like previous entries in the series, can be a tense, anxiety-inducing experience. At the same time, it’s also an adventure game filled with puzzles to solve. If you’re a newcomer more interested in the story and puzzles (or just a returning player that wants to replay the game without dealing with the stressful insanity mechanic), Frictional Games has added an Adventure Mode designed to cut down the horror elements to create a more liberating, exploratory experience.
Adventure Mode is available now on PC, and will come to the PS4 version of the game in the coming weeks. The optional mode doesn’t change anything about Rebirth’s story, but environments feature increased lighting so that you won’t have to wander around in darkness nearly as much. When you do enter a dark area, the game’s insanity mechanic is disabled, so you’re free to run around in pitch black rooms all you want. The creepy audio/visual effects that affected the player’s sanity are absent as well. Best of all is that monsters won’t attack unless you engage with them first.
While Adventure Mode removes some mechanics, it also adds new puzzles to the experience. This gives you something extra to chew on since you won’t be running for your life as much, while also providing some incentive to revisit the game in a new light.
Frictional added a similar update to Soma called Safe Mode, which the studio says was well-received by players and helped broaden the game’s appeal. It’s always nice to see developers take steps like this to make games more accessible, whether it be disability options, features that address arachnophobia, or by simply making the experience less spooky. Again, Adventure Mode is entirely optional, so horror fans can still enjoy Amnesia: Rebirth in its original form; everyone wins.
What do you think of Amnesia: Rebirth’s Adventure Mode, and will you be giving it a shot? Let us know in the comments!
At long last! We finally have Netflix's Castlevania Season 4 trailer to see exactly what the show's final season will have in store for fans. It looks like we're going back to where it all began for one final fight, one final chance at survival.
In the trailer below, we see our cast once more ready to finish the fight that hit a crescendo in season 3. With Hector now ready to create an army of deadly night creatures and the fight to make sure that Dracula stays dead once and for all, it looks like the final season is prepping to go out with a massive bang.
Check out the first official trailer for Castlevania season 4 below:
Back to where we started. Castlevania Season 4 streams May 13th pic.twitter.com/AIkC2LUj6S
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) April 29, 2021
The Castlevania Netflix animated series first made its debut back in 2017, and fans immediately fell in love with the creative take. Castlevania lovers were thrilled by the (very short) first season so much that the second season was received in an even more positive light, netting a very rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
There have been quite a few changes behind the scenes in the last year. Writer and executive producer Warren Ellis was accused of several instances of sexual misconduct, which he later denied. According to Deadline, Ellis has not been a part of any talk surrounding a continuation of the Castlevania series space with a possible spinoff.
Netflix's Castlevania airs its final season on May 13 with a 10-episode run on the streaming platform.
What are your takes on the Netflix Castlevania series? Any particular hopes regarding the final season? Sound off with your vampire-hunting thoughts in the comment section below! While you're at it, go ahead and shoot us over your dream gaming adaptations! Might as well, they seem to be all of the rage lately.