Video Games
Latest ‘Dying Light: The Beast’ Hype Video Visits Castor Woods [Watch]
In the midst of celebrating the franchise’s 10th anniversary, Techland still has Dying Light: The Beast coming out next month. The developer is taking advantage of the summer season in its latest buzz video, hyping up what they’re referring to as the Castor Woods campaign for the game, which also includes a mascot in Bober the Beaver.
“While working on the world of Dying Light: The Beast, it was important to us that it be filled with hidden stories and small, interesting details that make the world feel more lively and immersive,” explains Dying Light Franchise Director Tymon Smektała. “At one point, our artists pitched the idea of including beavers in the worldbuilding – and we loved it. What started as a small environmental detail quickly evolved into something much bigger…”
According to the press release, beavers became a symbol of the Castor Woods region, and a kind of mascot for the natural reserve. The devs loved the idea so much that they went about placing beavers in many parts of the game – statues, posters, logos of local companies, even the coat of arms.
The result is Bober the Beaver starring in a promotional video that touts the region’s tourist spots, spliced with the expected footage of roaming zombies causing havoc for the humans.
Of course, the real star of Dying Light: The Beast is Kyle Crane. After breaking free from a decade of experimentation, Kyle discovers a changed world… and so has he. You’ll explore the once-picturesque tourist destination of Castor Woods in a quest for revenge against The Baron, the man responsible for Kyle’s imprisonment. To succeed, you’ll need to harness Kyle’s half-human, half-zombie DNA to unleash devastating powers along with his survival and parkour skills.
Dying Light: The Beast launches on August 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Video Games
‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’ Whips up October 15 Release for PC, PS5 and Xbox [Trailer]
Konami and co-developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin have finally revealed more info on the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, including a release date of October 15 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The Nintendo Switch version will arrive “later in 2026.”
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will be available in two versions: Standard and the Midnight Edition. Pre-orders are live now, sans Switch. The Midnight Edition includes:
- A copy of the game
- Digital Sound and Art Gallery, featuring over 100 illustrations, including concept art and sketches
- Bonus in-game items:
- Trevor costume
- Sypha costume
- Family’s Grace (Relic)
Pre-ordering either edition will earn players an Alucard costume.
Taking place in Paris, 1499, Belmont’s Curse will see Trevor Belmont’s and his daughter, Rose Belmont (as opposed to what Sony initially “revealed”), take on Dracula’s foes.
Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle. Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
In addition to the Vampire Killer, Rose will have access to the Arcana System. After defeating bosses, including the likes of Medusa, Carmilla and Joan of Arc (?!), the bosses are sealed into Rose’s tarot cards, turning them into Arcana. Players can then use the bosses’ skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions.
Players will also be able to customize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.
You must be logged in to post a comment.