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‘Vlad Circus: Curse Of Asmodeus’ Comes to Town August 25 [Trailer]
Blowfish Studios and Indiesruption have announced an August 25 release date for Vlad Circus: Curse Of Asmodeus. The sequel to 2023’s Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness will launch for PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG, as well as the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One and the Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch.
Disfigured, voiceless, and stripped of all memories, players will navigate the twisted remnants of Josef Petrescu’s traumatic past. Piece together a distorted story of a 1920s circus set ablaze, and reveal the horrors lurking beneath the town of San Reno. Experience Josef’s deepest nightmares while investigating his brother’s ill-fated spectacle from the previous game.
You will traverse warped worlds across parallel timelines to uncover clues buried deep within the cursed town. Along the way, you will rescue lost friends while solving mind-bending puzzles, each requiring skill and decisive thinking. Unveil the sinister link between Vlad Circus and Asmodeus, a malevolent demon who devours human sanity and revels in suffering. Eventually, Josef must confront a painful past to challenge the demon and bring the tormenting curse to an end.
“Illusion and misdirection are paramount for any great performance,” says Diego Cánepa, lead designer at Indiesruption. “Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus incorporates these elements to create a spine-chilling journey that calls for courage and wit to uncover an unforgivable truth and make it out alive!”
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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.