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Geek Girl Authority
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
FIELDS OF MISTRIA Is Finally Getting a Dating Mechanic
Highlights Fields of Mistria is finally getting a dating mechanic after its Steam Early Access launch last year. We don't have an exact release date yet, but you can expect to get the dating mechanic with the game's next major update sometime in July. Fields of Mistria might take a page out of Harvest Moon's playbook as far as relationships are concerned. Dating has been the topic on everyone's minds since Fields of Mistria launched in Steam Early Access last year. For a game filled with so many gorgeous romance options, some players have felt it's a real bummer that you can't make things official with your crush just yet. (Looking at you, March.) With a recent announcement, it looks like we won't need to wait much longer to get a date. Mark your calendars for July because Fields of Mistria is finally getting a dating mechanic with its next major update. Developer NPC Studio has yet to share an exact release date for the slew of new content, but we can expect more details as summer approaches. For now, we have a lot to look forward to. It's about to heat up around Mistria. Dating Arrives in Fields of Mistria This Summer We've made do with current heart events and romantic one-on-ones at the Summit for the Shooting Star Festival. But let's face it — it's not the same as going out on a date with your favorite NPC and, well, calling it a date. This drawback is what's kept many potential players from grabbing Fields of Mistria after its Early Access launch in August. All that's set to change when Fields of Mistria finally receives a true dating mechanic in its third major update this July. RELATED: Deliver At All Costs, Gigapocalypse and Sifu Are Free in the Epic Games Store We don't know much about what dating will entail in the game's small town setting ahead of the update. But if we look to other genre frontrunners as an example, it's safe to say dating in Mistria will come with the exclusivity talk and some kind of token to initiate that conversation. Since we're also set to see marriage introduced to the game in a later update, we can assume making your relationship official won't necessarily tie you down to just one character, either. Typically, you can choose to end your relationship and explore other options if you have a change of heart. This would be a good thing, considering we're still waiting on our last romance option to appear after Caldarus' arrival in the March 2025 update. Luckily, another new feature will allow you to remain close friends or assign the BFF label to another NPC. Romance and Friendship Routes Fields of Mistria may be taking a page from the Harvest Moon playbook with this one. As you get to know the folks around Mistria, you won't be locked into romance with those marked dateable. Got a favorite townie you'd rather call your best friend? Great, because that's exactly what we're getting with Romance and Best Friend routes. RELATED: Mobile Game Monday: Sagrada Since this mechanic is set to arrive alongside a new 8-Heart level cap and events, it looks like you'll be given the option to dub someone your bestie at that point. Again, this will probably involve a token of some kind. Whatever the case may be, I'm just glad I can finally call Celine my best friend. Dating Caldarus doesn't sound so bad, either. Which NPCs are you planning on dating or calling your BFF in Fields of Mistria? Share your picks with us in the comments!
Engadget
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Roll7's 'OlliOlli World' and 'Rollerdrome' are back on Steam
Their creators might be gone, but OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome are finally back on Steam, based on listings spotted by Eurogamer . Both games were delisted from storefronts like Steam and the Xbox Games Store following publisher Take-Two's decision to shutdown developer Roll7, Intercept Games and publishing label Private Division a little over a year ago. OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome represent diverging, but equally great examples of what made Roll7 special. They're thoughtful, visually stylish games about skateboarding and rollerblading that capture the zen-like state you can enter pulling off multiple tricks in a row (plus or minus a mascot costume and a shotgun). Eurogamer notes that Take-Two always planned to put both games back on sale when it originally delisted them, it just took a lot longer to bring them back than expected. 2K, another Take-Two subsidiary, is now serving as the publisher. When the company closed Private Division, not every game stayed at Take-Two. The publisher continues to back games like No Rest for the Wicked from the developer of Ori and the Blind Forest , but a collection of other in-development projects were sold to Haveli Investments, Bloomberg reports. The investment firm brought on former Annapurna Interactive staff to manage the slate following the implosion of that indie-focused publisher and developer in September 2024.
Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Final ‘Elden Ring: Nightreign' Trailer Previews New Bosses and Combat Dynamics
Summary With excitement building aroundA24'slive-action adaptationofElden Ring,Bandai Namco Entertainmenthas unveiled the final trailer for its upcoming co-op spinoff game,Elden Ring: Nightreign. Expanding on theFromSoftwareuniverse, this trailer offers a cinematic preview of new bosses, locations and abilities, showcasing the dark and immersive world ofNightreignjust ahead of its launch this week. Set in Limveld, a realm facing a grave threat from the enigmatic Nightlord, the trailer prominently features a three-player co-op gameplay. Here, Nightfarers – each possessing distinct skills – team up to confront colossal creatures, including fearsome dragons and other monstrous entities. In contrast to earlier trailers, which often emphasized cinematic storytelling and detailed atmospheric world-building, the new trailer shifts its focus. It puts a clear emphasis on core gameplay mechanics, showcasing dynamic multiplayer combat and intense, action-packed encounters. The trailer also introduces new Nightlord bosses, such as Caligo, Miasma of Night and the Darkdrift Knight, further deepening the game's expanding lore. Footage of Nightfarers' abilities, including summoning spectral allies and transforming into powerful beasts, teases fresh combat dynamics. A massive walled city is also briefly shown as Nightfarers soar past, suggesting expansive new environments that extend beyond what has been previously revealed. Elden Ring: Nightreignis currently avaiable for pre-order. The game will officially launch on May 30 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elden Ring: Nightreign: Global release date, time for PC and consoles and how to preload
Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to release this week. Players around the world are preparing to jump into the new content. The exact time of release depends on the platform and location. This guide provides full details on the launch schedule and preload times for all players. Global Release Date, Time for PC and Consoles Players using PC will get access to the game at the same time worldwide. It will be available through Steam. On May 29, it will be released at 3:00 PM PDT, 6:00 PM EDT, 7:00 PM BRT and 11:00 PM BST. The global release schedule on May 30 is 12:00 AM CEST, 1:00 AM SAST, 6:00 AM PHT, 7:00 AM JST, 9:00 AM AEDT and 10:00 AM NZDT. Also Read: The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Explained: Here's what happened to Ellie and Abby at the end Console users will experience a different schedule. The game unlocks at midnight local time on May 30. This means players can access the game as soon as the clock strikes 12. The rollout is based on individual time zones. Players in earlier zones will begin before others. This method avoids a single launch time across regions. Also Read: Assassin's Creed Shadows and Dead by Daylight Collaboration: Release date and cost Live Events How to Preload? Players can download the game in advance. This allows them to begin playing right when it becomes available. The preload period starts on May 28 for Consoles (PlayStation and Xbox) and May 29 for PC via Steam. Downloading early reduces wait time after release. FAQs When can I preload Elden Ring: Nightreign on PC? You can start preloading the game on Steam from May 29. This will allow you to play right when the release window opens. What time does Nightreign unlock on PlayStation and Xbox? The game unlocks at 12:00 AM local time on May 30. This means the release is based on each user's local clock.
Engadget
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake arrives on October 30
Square Enix is following up last year's release of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake with the remade versions of the first two games in the franchise. In celebration of the original game's release on May 27, 1986, the company has announced that the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake set is arriving on October 30 on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X|S and the PC via Steam. Chronologically, the first two games in the franchise take place after the events in the third game. It revolves around the hero who went on a journey to complete the quest started by their father, a legendary warrior, to defeat the demon lord Baramos. Dragon Quest 1 and 2 revolve around the descendants of that hero, who received the title of "Erdrick" after the events of the third game. Both games are turn-based RPGs, wherein players can control the actions of all the members of a party. They, like the other games in the franchise, feature character designs by Akira Toriyama, who's mostly known for creating Dragon Ball . Players can expect high-definition 2D graphics, brand new major story additions, a refined battle system and other quality-of-life updates with the remake set. The digital and physical versions of the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake set are now available for pre-order for $60, except for the digital Switch and Switch 2 games that will be available at a later date. Pre-orders will come with free in-game items, but the Collector's Edition will also come with digital wallpapers, six characters, a dog and two boss monsters. And for those who didn't get the third game's remake last year, Square Enix is releasing a digital-only Erdrick Trilogy Collection with all three games on the same day. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so.
