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‘Xeno Crisis’ is a Brand New ‘Aliens’ Inspired Video Game Coming to… Sega Genesis!

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New video games for dead systems. What a time to be alive, eh?!

Taking inspiration from classic games like Smash TV and Contra, as well as the film Aliens, forthcoming game Xeno Crisis is a top-down, arcade-style shooter that’s being released for the Sega Genesis/Sega Mega Drive console. The game is currently being fan-funded on Kickstarter by Bitmap Bureau, with a goal amount of just under $30,000.

With 29 days to go, 137 backers have already pledged their support, collectively raising over $12,000 for the cause. Needless to say, this is probably happening.

The team explains the project in greater detail…

Xeno Crisis is a new, original title for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis which will be released both as a physical cartridge and also as a downloadable ROM. At its core, it’s an arena shooter that takes inspiration from the likes of Smash TV, Contra, Mercs, Granada, Alien Syndrome, Zombies Ate My Neighbours, Chaos Engine, and Shock Troopers.

We want the game to look, feel and sound like the classic Mega Drive games of the ’80s and ’90s, but also add some new elements that weren’t so common in games of that era, particularly procedural map generation and randomisation of gameplay elements. Achieving that classic look and feel is vitally important to us, which is why we’ve teamed up with legendary pixel artist Henk Nieborg, who previously worked on the Mega Drive title “The Misadventures Of Flink”, developed by Psygnosis.”

The plot? Well, you’re a badass, gun-toting marine, tasked with blasting away “Xenoids,” “Arkanids” and “Ovulums” on various different levels. Sound familiar?!

Xeno Crisis is at the prototype stage and the finished product will be released in October 2018 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Mega Drive’s launch in Japan.

Head over to Kickstarter to pitch in and learn so much more!

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‘Predator: Hunting Grounds’ Coming to PS5, Xbox Series Later This Year; More Updates and Predators Coming Soon!

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After staking a claim on the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Predator: Hunting Grounds is set to arrive on the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series. To add to the news, original developer IllFonic is now the publisher for the asymmetrical multiplayer title, which will see major content updates in 2024 and 2025.

Per the press release, IllFonic will release two major upgrades in 2024. The April version 2.49 upgrade for the currently available PS4 and PC versions updates player movement, Predator and Fireteam weapon balance, UX improvements, and more. Look forward to more details on the Xbox and PS5 versions coming later this year, with new Predators also arriving later this year and in 2025.

“This game has a strong, enthusiastic player base and a vocal community that wants to see the game updated and supported,” says Charles Brungardt, CEO of IllFonic. “Now that IllFonic is publishing games, we knew we had to get Predator: Hunting Grounds back. We knew we needed to get back to the Chopper!”

The breakdown for Predator: Hunting Grounds goes like this:

  • April 2024: Patch 2.49 will cover the currently released PS4 and PC: Steam/Epic version of Predator: Hunting Grounds. The focus is on player movement, Fireteam weapon rework and balance, Predator weapon balance, and UX/playability improvements. More to come in the team’s patch notes.
  • Late 2024 Release: Xbox Series and PS5 Release: This release is focused on next-gen running on Unreal 4.27, Vivox, and Wwise, with a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition offered.
  • Winter 2024: New Predators
  • Spring 2025: More new Predators

IllFonic is also at work on Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, which is set to arrive June 4 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

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