Life is Strange: True Colors Announced With Release Date, Ditching Episodic Format
Written by Dalton CooperOutriders 101 Trailer Details The Story, All Four Classes, and Post-Campaign Content
Written by Ramon HaraOutriders New Trailer Showcase The Hostile World of Enoch
Written by Ramon HaraNew Mass Effect Legendary Edition Video Shows Off Why Captain Anderson Is The Best
Written by Liana Ruppert 
A new Mass Effect Legendary Edition video shows off exactly why Captain Anderson is the best Space Dad. The latest snippet shows off the various improvements made to the third game in particular, which is evident with the details added on the broken glass and the light interaction with the roaring fire.
In the beginning of Mass Effect 3, things go downhill in a hurry when the Reapers arrive. What was supposed to be a meeting of the military minds ends up becoming a fight for survival as Anderson and Commander Shepard battle their way across Earth to get to the Normandy to rally the troops. Mass Effect 3 has always been the "prettiest" of the three games, for obvious reasons, but the tiny details changed make the world of a difference. The paneling detail is far more intricate than the original, and the glass realism is much more prevalent. While this attention to detail doesn't make or break the game, it does show off how the smallest of alterations can sometimes make the biggest difference.
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BioWare also shared the same clip on Twitter, which is where I first spotted it, but that social media platform absolutely destroys video quality, so the Instagram post is a better representation of the visual changes.
For those newcomers to the world of Mass Effect, welcome! For a little backstory, Captain Anderson is a human war hero and the original captain of the SSV Normandy, a ship that later becomes an iconic staple in the series. He is like a father figure to Shepard and is one of the best characters in the entire trilogy despite not being a playable character or a fixed staple aboard the ship.
His backstory is also incredibly interesting, especially regarding his history with Khalee Sanders and Saren, the latter being the enemy in the first game. You can learn more about him and the rest of the expanded Mass Effect lore with our deep dive here.
Want more Mass Effect Legendary Edition goodness? We have tons of exclusive coverage here at Game Informer as part of our previous cover story. Check out everything from what's different to "why now?" with our game hub.
Many game franchises are tapping into the anime world to give the stories, worlds, and characters to life. Scarlet Nexus, the upcoming JRPG by Bandai Namco, seems like an obvious fit, as the game already looks like an anime. The new show is scheduled to land sometime this year. The best way to announce a new anime is obviously with a teaser trailer, so you can take a look at that right here!
Click here to watch embedded mediaOther brands like Castlevania, Dota, and more are already leveraging their gaming IPs to carve out space in the animation world. Remember Captain N: The Game Master? Or the old Zelda cartoon? Games are cool in the animation world! Scarlet Nexus is a game about using mind powers and combining them with swords and weapons, so that’s pretty much the most anime thing ever already. In the game, players unlock brain powers, command psychokinesis, and fling cars and other giant objects. In typical JRPG fashion
The show is being produced by Sunrise, known for many popular and lauded anime offerings, including Cowboy Bebop, Witch Hunter Robin, Gundam, and more. Cowboy Bebop is one of the best anime titles out there so if you haven’t seen it, it’s probably time to go watch it before the Netflix live action series pulls a Death Note on it.
While there isn’t a ton of information on the Scarlet Nexus anime series available right now, you can check out a few of the characters and voice actors over on the official site here. We know that Junya Enoki is voicing Yuito Sumeragi and that Asame Seto is voicing Kasane Randall. Without the context of the game, it’s hard to tell exactly what kind of importance these characters have to the bigger picture, but given that they’re highlighted it’s a fair assumption that they’ll be the main protagonists of the adventure, using their “brain punk” abilities to wreak havoc on otherworldly aberrations.
Are you excited for Scarlet Nexus as a game, an anime, or maybe even both? What games would you like to see get the anime treatment? Let us know in the comments!
New Outriders Trailer Shows Off Dangerous Wildlife, Different Biomes, And More
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Outriders is a looter shooter from People Can Fly that offers wild powers, an RPG-influenced narrative, and some pretty impressive weapon designs. Following the positive feedback given after a successful Outriders demo period, Square Enix has shown off even more about the upcoming shooter in the company's most recent showcase.
"Running from a planet that considers us prey" opens up the latest Outriders video showing off more about the dangerous wildlife that players will encounter. Outriders is a large world that players will have to survive in, but bandits aren't the only dangerous aspect that will become a problem. The video also explores more areas of this "Hell off Earth," including a closer look at combat and the different biomes players will endure.
Click here to watch embedded mediaEnoch is far from a cozy homestead; it's dangerous, it's bloody, and it's a place that will test your mettle in combat. Luckily, we can take to this world with friends as a co-op adventure or solo for those that like a challenge.
Click here to watch embedded mediaWe couldn't get enough Outriders with our previous hands-on time, both in and of the demo. If you like games like Borderlands, Fallout, Destiny, Gears of Wars, and even Diablo, then Outriders is definitely something you should keep your eyes on:
Click here to watch embedded mediaMissed what else has been revealed? You can learn more about the new Life is Strange game with True Colors right here, including who our new protagonist is and the impressive powers that she aims to control.
You can take on the dangerous world of Enoch when Outriders arrives on April 1 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC players. Check out what else is new in the world of Outriders with our game hub, including how it's coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one!
New Life Is Strange Game, True Colors, Is A Story Of Mystery, Death, And The Power Of Empathy
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Life is Strange: True Colors is the latest Life is Strange game in the franchise and Deck Nine showed off the reveal trailer during today's Square Enix Presents showcase. The latest story is an all-new tale starring a brand new protagonist and a new power. For those that were fans of the original duo with Max and Chloe, it looks like this new narrative will feel similar to that.
Players will take on the role of Alex Chen, a Haven Springs native that had to suppress her "curse." Her psychic powers are different than what we've seen with Max; instead, Alex has the power of empathy. While some may laugh, the powers in action are intense, allowing her to experience, absorb, and even manipulate powerful emotions in those around her. She can see auras and following the "accident" that resulted in her brother's death, her power comes roaring to the surface in an effort to find the truth behind her brother's death and a dark secret that lurks beneath the town's surface.
Click here to watch embedded mediaAlso confirmed was the tidbit that unlike previous games in Life is Strange, True Colors will not be episodic. Instead, players can unravel the mystery that is True Colors in one go.
"It has been such an honor to return to the vibrant, emotive, and impactful world of Life is Strange," says Deck Nine vice president, Jeff Litchford. "We are delighted to share this new story with you: a story of empathy, human connection, and the struggle to find a place to call home. All of the advancements of storytelling, development technology, and premium voice acting that we have made since Life is Strange: Before the storm will allow players to be more immersed in the compelling world of Life is Strange: True Colors than ever before."
Deck Nine helmed the previous entry starring the original characters of Life is Strange with Before the Storm, now the studio is back with a fresh adventure. In a special collaboration with musical start Mxmtoon, True Colors stole the spotlight with a close look at the new faces we'll meet and the stellar music that the soundtrack will have.
Life is Strange: True Colors will be available in three editions: the Standard, the Deluxe, and the Ultimate. You can learn more about the different versions right here through the game's official website. As for the game itself, True Colors arrives on September 10, 2021 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia.
Thoughts on the next step for the Life is Strange franchise with True Colors? Weigh in with those first impressions in the comment section below!
Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection Announced
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Following the reveal of a brand new Life is Strange game with True Colors, a story about the power of empathy and dealing with loss, Square Enix also confirmed some other fandom goodness for the franchise. Life is Strange: Remastered Collection is dropping this Fall and can be purchased solo or with the Life is Strange: True Colors Ultimate Edition.
Return to Arcadia Bay with the group that started it all with Chloe and Max. Life is Strange: Remastered Collection also comes with Before the Storm, the prequel story centering around Chloe and Rachel. This collection will offer both newcomers and returning fans alike an improved experience with improved visuals across the board with both environments and characters. Character animation has also seen a massive overhaul with the remaster, as well as engine and lighting upgrades.
Experience how wildly different the story of Life is Strange can be with the different endings that are heavily dependent on player choice. Rewind time as Max and experience Chloe's sharp wit once more, because Life is Strange: Remastered Collection is on the way this Fall.
Missed out on the reveal of what's next with Life is Strange: True Colors? Check out our previous coverage here which has the new trailer, a statement from the vice president of Deck Nine, and more details about the newest protagonist and her brand new powers.
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection arrives on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia sometime in August 2021. For those that are waiting to own this through the True Colors Ultimate Edition, that arrives on September 10.
Have you played the original Life is Strange games? Are you excited to see the remaster reveal alongside the announcement of Life is Strange: True Colors? Sound off with those power-driven thoughts in the comment section below! Do it for Max. Chloe would want you to.