Nier: Automata (stylized as NieR: Automata) is an action role-playing video game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix for PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows. The game was released in Japan in February 2017, and worldwide the following month. Nier: Automata is a sequel to the 2010 video game Nier, a spin-off of the Drakengard series. Set in the midst of a proxy war between machines created by otherworldly invaders and the remnants of humanity, the story follows the battles of a combat android, her companion, and a fugitive prototype. Gameplay combines role-playing elements with action-based combat and mixed genre gameplay similar to that of Nier.

E3 2016 Trailer

Metascore: 88 / User Score: 8.7 (PS4)

NieR: Automata Shipments and Digital Sales Exceed One Million - /u/LeonS95

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NieR: Automata Route B Spoiler
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Nightkeep - an SNES era inspired metroidvania RPG (Indiegogo trailer)

Posted: 03 Dec 2017 03:18 AM PST

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How Does Xbox 360 Backwards Compatibility on Xbox One Actually Work?

Posted: 03 Dec 2017 06:06 AM PST

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The Death of Couch Multiplayer - NakeyJakey

Posted: 02 Dec 2017 10:19 AM PST

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 2017 Game Discussions

Posted: 02 Dec 2017 10:06 AM PST

Name: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, Wii U

Genre: Action/Adventure

Release date: March 3, 2017

Developer: Nintendo EPD

Publisher: Nintendo

Trailer/Review Scores/Discussion

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U video game consoles. The game is a part of The Legend of Zelda series, and follows amnesiac protagonist Link, who awakens from a hundred-year slumber to a mysterious voice that guides him to defeat Calamity Ganon before he can destroy the kingdom of Hyrule.

Official Game Trailer

Metascore: 97 / User Score: 8.4 (Switch)

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild breaks metacritic's record of most 100 ratings with 43 - /u/koolcandy

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The Steam Controller - An Analysis

Posted: 02 Dec 2017 11:41 AM PST

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Warhammer Vermintide 2 - First Impressions + 10 Minutes of Gameplay Footage - DSOGaming

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toco toco - Yoshiro Kimura, Game Creator

Posted: 03 Dec 2017 01:28 AM PST

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Gaming History: King of Dragon Pass “A game of culture”

Posted: 03 Dec 2017 01:24 AM PST

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Atlas Reactor: Why you should try this Fire Emblem/MOBA hybrid while there are still people playing

Posted: 02 Dec 2017 10:31 AM PST

Hey everyone,

A couple weeks ago, there was a thread on here about Battlerite's recent success. One of the comments pointed out other multiplayer games (including Gigantic and Evolve) that failed to really take off. A turn-based MOBA called Atlas Reactor was mentioned, and the concept was intriguing enough that I downloaded it and gave it a try.

I was simultaneously impressed at the production value and the game's overall design, and disheartened that it never really gained a huge audience. At the time of writing, the game averages about 400 concurrent players on Steam, which is enough to find matches, but sad given the level of effort that went into it.

I'm making this post in an attempt to at least make people aware of this game and maybe have them give it a try; it was absolutely something up my alley, and somehow I hadn't even heard of it. It's definitely not for everyone, but it fills its niche extremely well.

Summary:

Atlas Reactor takes place on a grid, as is commonplace in Fire Emblem and other SRPGs. Unlike those games, however, each player only controls one character, each of which has 5 different abilities (as in a MOBA), including an ultimate that charges as you land your abilities. Turns are input simultaneously within a quick 15-20 second window, and then the game shows you how everyone's actions played out, while you try to plan your next move. The action is separated into three "phases", with each ability taking place in a different phase; this allows you to use an ability in the second phase to dodge an ability from the third phase, for instance. The interplay between phases is very fun, and allows for a ton of interesting ability combinations.

Matches are 4v4, and the game continues until one team has 5 kills, or 20 turns have passed, whichever occurs first. Though 5 kills doesn't sound like a lot, the action does feel very continuous, as each low-health ally becomes that much more valuable to save. It's worth noting that this game deviates from both its SRPG and MOBA roots in one important way: there's no experience or leveling system in-game.

The game has a sci-fi comic book aesthetic, which it succeeds at in both the music and the visuals. At the time of writing, there are 31 different characters to play, and the developers did an excellent job at making them feel unique. They cover every archetype that you'd initially want to play in a game like this (soldier, sniper, tank, healer), as well as some very unique concepts. For instance, one character is a thief whose main draw is that she can steal powerups on the grid with her grappling hooks, while another is a healer who grows more powerful as he gains more ultimate charge.

One last point, which is important to mention: the game does have an alternative 1v1 mode, where each player controls all four characters on their team. I haven't tried it yet so I can't comment on that, but if the coordination aspect of the game sounds annoying to you, then that mode might be something you're interested in.

Pros:

The game is free-to-play (although I would call it more free-to-try), and you can purchase all current and future characters for $30. I should note that this is a bit risky given the low player-count, but I've been wholly satisfied with my purchase so far.
As mentioned above, the most important thing of all: It's fun, and there's a lot of great variety in the roster. The game also feels extremely well-balanced.
Matches are still relatively quick to find. It usually only takes 1-2 minutes to hop into a game, and I've never waited longer than 3.5 minutes.
The game is still getting constantly updated, with the most recent character added only 4 weeks ago. A balance patch came out 1 week ago, along with new skins.
It has an interesting storyline which is now getting updated once per week. These text-based story segments are usually decently-written, but it's the overall world and the evolving plot which are certainly the best parts of it.
There's a ton of fun cosmetic and out-of-game content, including taunts that pause the action and play out a monologue by your character as the camera zooms in on them.
The music and visuals perfectly capture the aesthetic, and you really feel like you're playing in some sort of futuristic comic book.
The in-game dialogue and voice acting is, for the most part, very well-done. There are a lot of clever lines and interactions that enhance the whole experience.

Cons:

The free-to-play system itself is very grindy, and feels like more of a free trial than a free game. If you want to fully play this game, you basically have to "buy it" by purchasing the $30 all-character pack.
As in MOBAs, your first 3-4 matches aren't particularly fun, since you don't really know what any of the other characters are capable of. Your attacks will be dodged, and you won't really understand why. Luckily, the learning curve isn't nearly as harsh as it is in similar games.
The UI is hit-or-miss. It's very stylized and fits the aesthetic, but sometimes it can be difficult to tell what your teammates are planning on a given turn, because all the different lines and icons blend into each other.

Overall, if this game sounds like something you might enjoy, I can't recommend enough that you at least try it out. It's far from perfect, but it definitely deserves more success than it's gotten so far. Again, it's absolutely not for everyone, but I think it does an outstanding job at filling its niche.

EDIT: The game is PC-only; here's a link to the Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/402570/Atlas_Reactor/

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VR Challenger League now going on.

Posted: 03 Dec 2017 03:34 AM PST

As I assume a lot of people do not know about it:

Unspoken ESL-tournament in Dreamhack is now going on https://www.twitch.tv/vrchallenger

If anyone is interested in seeing how VR works in Esports. Other title being played in different tournaments is Echo Arena. Unfortunately not today though.

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The slow disappearing act of Demon's Souls • Eurogamer.net

Posted: 02 Dec 2017 05:46 PM PST

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Animal Crossing's Scrapped Mobile Town Builder Game

Posted: 02 Dec 2017 12:12 PM PST

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The Rise Of The Platform Fighter - Developer Roundtable with Developers from Brawlout, Icons: Combat Arena, Brawlhalla and Rivals of Aether

Posted: 02 Dec 2017 11:53 AM PST

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So far, Wild West Online is more mild than wild

Posted: 02 Dec 2017 04:29 AM PST