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75% of Physical Axiom Verge’s Sales Will Help Developer’s Son

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Yesterday, we witnessed the physical release of the Metroidvania game Axiom Verge. An indie action game developed by Thomas Happ and distributed by BadLand Games. The game became available on the Multiverse Edition for PS4, Switch and Xbox One. This is a great way of supporting a good developer and a very unique cause.

The cause comes with Thomas Happ’s complicated situation. You see, it’s no secret that Mr. Happ has been working on the continued growth of the game while dealing with a challenging medical condition for his son.

Now, in a blog post detailing his excitement at the game arriving at retail in its latest guise, he’s shared a rather lovely gesture by publisher BadLand Games.

“I’ve tried to be pretty open about my son Alastair’s health situation. In short, he was born healthy, but the doctors failed to treat a routine case of jaundice during a critical period when he was just days old.” Mentions Thomas before talking about how the doctors handled the issue. “The result was a life-long condition called Kernicterus that is characterized by severe neurological damage which robbed Alastair of much of his motor control and hearing.”

So, why is this important? Well, BadLand games offered a unique chance to Thomas Happ that he wouldn’t reject. “They offered to donate 75% of their share to a special fund dedicated to Alastair’s ongoing health care costs.” Says Thomas in his blog.

The most adorable part about this is that BadLand didn’t want to disclose this. Mainly because nobody wanted to make people think Thomas was using his son’s condition as a marketing for a game. And before I am told about what kind of insensitive dickwad would think this, That Dragon, Cancer, ‘nuff said.

It’s nice to see publishers caring about their developers. It’s one of the reasons why I would suggest anyone to support Thomas by buying the Physical version of Axiom Verge. Not only would you get a very cool Metroidvania experience, you’d be supporting a great cause.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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