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‘Blasphemous II’ Arrives on Last-Gen Consoles on November 2nd; New Accolades Trailer Released [Watch]
For last-gen gamers wanting to play The Game Kitchen’s 2D Soulslike Blasphemous II, you won’t have to wait much longer. Publisher Team17 and The Game Kitchen have announced that Blasphemous II will be arriving on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 2nd. The news comes alongside a new Accolades trailer, just in case you were still on the fence about plunking down some coin for the sequel to the 2019 original.
Following a newly reawakened Penitent One, Blasphemous II takes place after the events of Blasphemous’ “Wounds of Eventide” DLC, and thrusts players back into an endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection as they face monstrous enemies and inconceivable challenges to halt the prophetic birth of a new Child of the Miracle. Featuring three unique weapons to acquire and master, and an enhanced skillset to choose from, players will have to use these new tools to survive and explore a land hell bent on sending them back to the grave as they collect scattered pieces of lore, unpick long forgotten secrets, and avoid deaths final embrace.
Blasphemous II is currently available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Check out Reyna’s review here.
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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.