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‘Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2’ Announced For Multiple Systems
In a move out of left field, Inti Creates has announced a follow-up to the prequel to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night in Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. Curse of The Moon 2 will be headed to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
The original Curse of The Moon was a throwback to classic 8-bit Castlevania games. Curse of the Moon 2 will feature four playable characters (three of which are new), each with a variety of gameplay options, abilities, and ways to complete a stage. Much like in the original, you will be able to instantaneously switch characters you have recruited at any time.
Curse of the Moon 2 will also feature two distinct play styles, “Veteran” and “Casual.” “Veteran” plays much like classic 8-bit Castlevanias, including knockback from enemies and limited lives, while “Casual” makes it so attacks don’t knock the player back, you have unlimited lives, and a lot more.
No release date has been announced as of yet.
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Sega’s Dreamcast to Live Again with Brand-New Survival Horror Title ‘White Creek’ [Trailer]
The fate of Sega’s Dreamcast was the unfortunate product of a handful of key events, and despite its short lifespan, it rightfully still holds a place in many fans’ hearts. PixelHeart are a group of said fans, who have been working away at developing a new game for the Dreamcast in their survival horror title, White Creek. And even if you don’t own a Dreamcast, the team is also working to port the game to modern consoles, as well as Steam. They’ll be launching a Kickstarter campaign soon to assist with development.
White Creek casts players as Alicia Morelli, a freelance exorcist who’s drawn to the eponymous town of White Creek. At first it was only rumors, but soon the townspeople were turning on each other in unexplained outbursts of violence. The violence spread, and those who were unable to leave remain in hiding . . . or are no longer themselves.
The possessed that Alicia will encounter can still be saved, but not all. You can choose to free them from their curse, or kill them. However, in exorcising them, you run the risk of losing your own soul.
Alicia has several weapons at her disposal, in addition to her psychic powers. These abilities allow her to detect spiritual anomalies, whether they are found within the possessed or hidden throughout the environment. She can also capture and record them using her mobile phone, a crucial tool for exploration, investigation, and puzzle-solving.