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“Spider’s Thread” Update Lands Today in ‘Ghostwire: Tokyo’ [Trailer]
It’s been a while, but Bethesda’s Ghostwire: Tokyo finally has some new content in the form of the Spider’s Thread update. Available now on PC, PlayStation and (finally) Xbox, the update adds multiple single-player content additions to the game, including a new game mode, added combat abilities, new side missions, enhanced Photo Mode features, and more.
The Spider’s Thread update brings with it a new rogue-lite game mode to Ghostwire: Tokyo in (what else?) “The Spider’s Thread”. The story for this new side mission sees Akito & KK exploring the new Middle School location to investigate reports of missing students, only to discover the two aren’t alone as something stalks the school’s hallways. Players will uncover the secrets behind the strange phenomena occurring in the haunted school that puts their ghost-hunting skills to the test.
Also included is “Spirits of the Modern Age”, which involves players uncovering a series of 25 strange photographs, each seemingly taken near a source of supernatural evil. Once again, Akito & KK are tasked with finding and purging these areas using their detective skills. You’ll have to use landmarks, signage and other key clues in each photograph to find and stop the evil. This side mission also takes advantage of the Reduced Psychic Effects feature in the update. When toggled on, it eliminates certain psychic effects and replaces them with SHIIBUYA♡HACHI stickers, allowing you to add some cute to your surroundings.
And in case you need a refresher, check out our review of Ghostwire: Tokyo.
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‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.