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Sonic Mania Delayed Until August 29th for PC Users
Today, Sonic Team delivered the news that they’ve decided to delay Sonic Mania’s PC release for another two weeks until August 29th. This was stated during their Sonic Official Livestream earlier this morning. Their reasoning for this delay was that the PC version needed more optimization; basically, the team didn’t want to put it out in an unpolished state.
The Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch versions of the game will still be available on August 15th, as well as the PC Collector’s Edition (assuming it ships in time). Unfortunately, the game code for the Collector’s Edition will not work until the 29th either. However, as a thank you to PC fans who either pre-purchased the game or ordered the CE, they will be given a free copy of Sonic 1 once the 15th hits. The team hasn’t confirmed if this will be the remastered version of the game with Christian Whitehead’s engine (the man who worked on the mobile ports of Classic Sonic games) or the standard version that’s available on Steam.
While some people may be upset about this turn of events, and I’m partially within that group, there are a couple positive aspects to look at. For starters, this shows that Sonic Team has learned from their past mistakes. Rushing to deliver a game by its promised deadline has ruined more than one of their releases, the most notable being Sonic the Hedgehog back in 2006. At the very least, this proves that they want to improve and are valuing quality over a quick release.
Plus, at the end of the day, who doesn’t want a more refined game? While it would be amazing to have Sonic Mania as soon as possible, making sure Sonic Team delivers the best possible experience to their players is ultimately more important.
On October 25, 2023, THQ Nordic’s Alone in the Dark reboot will star Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer and Stranger Things’ David Harbour. Comer will play Emily Hartwood, while Harbour will play Edward Carnaby.
The demo, loosely based on the 1992 original, is available for download from the PS Store. This prologue, starring supporting character Grace Saunders, is inspired by Alone in the Dark 2’s Jack in the Dark demo and allows you to explore the Derceto Mansion.
The showcase didn’t focus on combat, but previous showings have shown a frantic over-the-shoulder shooter, and developer Pieces Interactive promises a variety of puzzles. Depending on how much guidance you want, you can adjust the difficulty.
We’re excited about the final product. Alone in the Dark hasn’t been respected in recent years, despite its huge influence. A compelling reboot that updates the 1992 classic looks to put the franchise back on track.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, a new real-time strategy game where players command one of four warring factions, is coming to PS5 in the grimdark future.
PlayStation’s strategy gaming renaissance makes us feel like we’re living in the best possible time for console gamers who love command. Realms of Ruin could be a cool addition if it succeeds. As fans know, Warhammer games are unfortunately inconsistent in quality, so we’ll reserve judgment until we see some gameplay.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin: your thoughts? What do you think of Age of Sigmar’s controversial rebranding in general?
According to Metacritic, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is the worst-rated game of 2023, setting a new low for AAA releases. OpenCritic’s story is similar. See our video or written review to understand why.
Only eFootball was more universally hated. Balan Wonderworld and Babylon’s Fall are other villains in that awful rogue’s gallery.
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