NEW PHOTOREALISTIC SINGLEPLAYER GAME, XBOX GAME PASS CHANGES & MORE

Summary

In this gaming news recap, Jake Baldo discusses the buzz around 'Black State,' a visually stunning Unreal Engine 5 third-person shooter from motion blur Studios. Skeptical about its substance, he highlights other notables: the beta dates for PlayStation's hero shooter 'Concord,' the announcement of 'Planet Coaster 2,' Xbox Game Pass's price increase, and the potential for a Sonic RPG. Baldo also touches on 'Star Wars Outlaws,' the possibility of a 2K remake, and the upcoming 'Norse' game, wrapping up with a tease for RGG Studios' next project.

Takeaways

• 📅 Today's date is Friday, July 12th, 2024, and Jake Baldo is discussing the week's video game news.
• 🎮 A new Unreal Engine 5 game, 'Black State', by Turkish studio Motion Blur Studios, has caught attention with its flashy trailer and comparisons to 'Metal Gear Solid' and 'Portal'.
• 🤔 Jake expresses skepticism about the substance of 'Black State', noting that tech demos often lack depth beyond their visual appeal.
• 🎉 'Concord', PlayStation's hero shooter, has moved up its beta dates, with early access from July 12th to 14th and an open beta from July 18th to 21st.
• 🎢 'Planet Coaster 2' has been announced, featuring water park elements, and is set to release in fall 2024.
• 📈 Xbox Game Pass is undergoing changes, including tier adjustments and price increases, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate rising to $20 per month and PC Game Pass to $12 per month.
• 💰 The price increase for Xbox Game Pass is speculated to be related to the inclusion of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' on the service.
• 🔄 There is speculation about a new remake under 2K's banner, possibly 'Spec Ops: The Line' or an original 'Bioshock' remake.
• 🌟 'Norse', a narrative turn-based adventure game set in ancient Viking times, has been announced, aiming for historical accuracy and compelling storytelling.
• 🌌 'Star Wars Outlaws' is previewing, with reports indicating that three of the game's five planets can be crossed in 4-5 minutes on a speeder bike.
• 🦄 Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has expressed interest in creating a Sonic RPG, which could be a new direction for the franchise.

Q & A

What is the name of the game that has been grabbing headlines and is a graphically intensive third-person shooter?

The game's name is 'Black State', which is an Unreal Engine 5 game developed by motion blur Studios.

What is the general public's comparison of 'Black State' to other games based on the trailer?

People are comparing 'Black State' to a mix of 'Metal Gear Solid' and 'Portal', with open combat scenarios and creative abilities similar to 'Black' and 'Fear'.

What is Jake Baldo's skepticism about games that have a tech demo style like 'Black State'?

Jake Baldo is skeptical about whether these games have substance beyond what is shown on screen, fearing they might lack depth and be more about style than gameplay.

What are the new dates for the beta and open beta of the game Concord?

The beta early access for Concord is from July 12th to the 14th, and the open beta for everyone is from July 18th to 21st, 2024.

What is significant about the announcement of 'Planet Coaster 2'?

'Planet Coaster 2' is significant as it includes water park features and slides, and it's a sequel to the well-received 'Planet Coaster', which was considered a spiritual successor to 'Roller Coaster Tycoon'.

What changes are happening to Xbox Game Pass and its pricing structure?

Xbox Game Pass is undergoing tier changes and a price increase. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is going up to $20 per month, and the PC Game Pass is increasing from $10 to $12 per month for recurring billing users.

What is the speculation about the upcoming unannounced remake under 2K's banner?

There is speculation that 2K might be remaking 'Spec Ops: The Line' or the original 'Bioshock', but the exact title of the remake has not been confirmed.

What is the news about the next 'Bioshock' game and its development?

The next 'Bioshock' game is being developed by 2K Cloud chamber, which is still hiring more people, indicating that the game is still in active development.

What is the game 'Once Human' and what are its features?

'Once Human' is a free-to-play live service game with elements of monster designs and world-building, but it has a mobile free-to-play feel that may not appeal to all gamers.

What is the game 'Norse' and what makes it interesting?

'Norse' is a narrative turn-based adventure game set in an ancient Viking setting, aiming for accuracy and proper storytelling, which could make it stand out from other games.

What is the possibility of a Sonic RPG and what does Takashi Lizuka, head of Sonic Team, think about it?

Takashi Lizuka has expressed interest in creating a Sonic RPG, stating that he finds the RPG format fun and has wondered why Sonic hasn't had an RPG in its 30-year history.

What is the tease from RGG Studios about their next game?

RGG Studios has confirmed their next game will be a 'Like a Dragon' game but has hinted that it will be surprising, without revealing specific details about the game's nature or mechanics.