NEW PHOTOREALISTIC SINGLEPLAYER GAME, XBOX GAME PASS CHANGES & MORE

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12 Jul 202415:53

Summary

TLDRIn 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.

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