Square-Enix has released a new 27-minute gameplay video of NieR: Automata titled “Exploring Earth’s Distant Future”, showing off some of the gameplay systems, skills, and features.
Here is what is showcased:
“Reliquary” System – Players can return to where their characters were defeated to gain additional buffs, or even gain an ally to assist in their battle against the fearsome machines.
17 Different Pod Skills – Using “Pods,” your mini-robot companions, players can not only temporarily hover or be thrown distances to access additional areas, but each Pod can be programmed with a variety of offensive and defense skills, including lasers, hammers, and more. By using up to three Pods at the same time, players can also charge their skills to make them up to three times stronger.
“Plug-in-Chip” System – By installing chips into your android body, players can increase damage and add skills to help survive against enemies.
Riding System – Players can ride boars and other wildlife for quicker travel, while also using them to attack.
Quest Hub – As players immerse themselves in the desolate world, they can take on a variety of sub-quests from multiple Quest Hubs scattered throughout.
Fishing Minigame – Players can catch a variety of fish through this mini-game to sell or gain temporary beneficial status effect.
NieR: Automata will launch in North America on March 7 and the PC release will follow on March 10.
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass, a gaming subscription service coming to Xbox One this spring. The service will give users unlimited access to over 100 Xbox One backwards compatible Xbox 360 games for $9.99 per month.
This service will feature games from some of the top publishers such as, 2K Games, 505 Games, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Codemasters, Deep Silver, Focus Home Interactive, Sega, SNK, THQ Nordic, Warner Bros. Interactive, Microsoft Studios, and more.
All titles will directly download to users Xbox One’s(not streamed)
Microsoft will be testing the Xbox Game Pass with select members of the Xbox Insider Program in the Alpha Preview ring starting today with a very limited number of titles.
Idea Factory International has announced Monster Monpiece will be releasing on Steam March 14.
You can check out a quick overview of the game below.
About
God’s hammer struck twice, punishing the world of Yafaniel below…
In this world humans and “monster girls” live an uneasy coexistence. May Esperio trains to become a master of the monster girls alongside her two friends, Elza and Karen, but her world is shaken after an encounter with a stranger leaves Elza “Lost” – a dark affliction that plagues humans and monster girls alike.
Now May must travel the world to get to the bottom of this mysterious sickness and save Elza before it’s too late for her – and the world!
Key Features
Moe and Monsters in 1080p – Experience the world of Yafaniel like never before seen in upscaled 1080p graphics!
More Moe More Battles – Play fast-paced card battles where more than 100 monster girl cards can be summoned, each class coming to life as a 3D chibi model on a battle grid!
Master the Moe – Each card you play can mean victory or defeat – with Skills, Potentials, Fusions, and Aura Bonuses, you have layers of strategy to use in each battle.
Gotta Rub ‘Em All – Level up your cards with the frenetic First ❤ Crush Rub system, wherein your magical prowess can be rubbed into each of the Monster Girls to increase their strength and obtain new artwork for each!
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