Video Games
Time-Limited Xbox Demo for ‘Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle’ Now Available
Why should Steam users have all the fun when it comes to demos for Invader Studios’ Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle? Publisher Leonardo Interactive announced during the Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event that Daymare 1994: Sandcastle now has a demo on Xbox for fans to check out.
Available to download and play on Xbox consoles from now until Monday, July 17, the limited-time demo showcases a new slice of Daymare 1994: Sandcastle, allowing them to step into the shoes of Dalila Reyes and unravel the mysteries of an isolated area plagued by nightmarish creatures and enigmatic puzzles.
“We are excited to offer Xbox players a chance to dive into the world of Daymare 1994: Sandcastle,” said Leonardo Caltagirone, Founder at Leonardo Interactive. “The Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event provides an ideal platform to engage with the community and gather valuable feedback, which will help us enhance the final gameplay experience.”
The third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle puts the player in the shoes of special agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy, now in the service of the H.A.D.E.S. (Hexacore Advanced Division for Extraction and Search).
Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle will launch for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch on August 30th. Fans can also choose to purchase a physical version of the game, courtesy of Funbox Media Ltd.
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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.