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EA Announces ‘Plants vs. Zombies 3’ Pre-Alpha
Electronic Arts and PopCap Games have announced the return to their popular tower defense game series with the announcement of Plants vs. Zombies 3. On top of that, Android users can play the game right now!
Specifically, a playable Pre-Alpha is available now through the Google Play Store, with a limited number of downloads available. EA’s plan is to release the pre-alpha in waves, as well as gauge feedback from fans on improvements.
According to the official site, there’s currently no date for a worldwide release, though you can sign up for the newsletter to let you know when the next phase is coming.
Also, there will be no microtransactions during the pre-alpha, so no need to worry about your real-life money (yet).
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Remastered Editions of ‘Remothered: Tormented Fathers’ and ‘Remothered: Broken Porcelain’ Announced [Trailer]
With Stormind Games still working away on Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy, the developer is reaching back to the first two entries in the series and giving them a facelift. Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, Remothered: Tormented Fathers Remastered and Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered are currently being developed for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG, and the Microsoft Store.
The remastered editions of both games will introduce major visual and technical improvements while preserving the original gameplay, atmosphere, balance, and identity. According to the developers, the goal of the project is to preserve the essence of the original games while delivering a technical presentation that meets the expectations of today’s players.
Specifically, the remastered editions will feature:
- More realistic lighting powered by Lumen technology
- Richer, more detailed environments with 4K textures and Nanite technology
- Enhanced character models
- Redesigned user interface and menus
- Updated cinematic sequences built to modern production standards
- Fixes for legacy bugs found in the original releases
- Overall improvements to stability and gameplay quality
“Remothered is a franchise we continue to deeply believe in,” said Antonio Cannata, CEO & Co-Founder of Stormind Games. “After confirming that [Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy] will arrive later this year, these Remastered editions represent another step in our commitment to this universe and to the community that has supported it over the years. We want to keep strengthening the franchise by honoring its past while building its future.”
Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy is currently in development for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and GOG.