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Fntastic Announces its Asymmetrical Multiplayer Horror Game Dead Dozen

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Who here remembers the custom Zombie mode from Halo 2, Infection mode in Halo 3 and Halo: Reach, and Flood mode in Halo 4? Those are some of the franchise’s most popular multiplayer game modes, and the independent game studio Fntastic is trying to bring them over to PC with the new horror game Dead Dozen.

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Ok, claiming that Fntastic is trying to port Zombie/Infection/Flood mode over to PC is a bit of a gross oversimplification, but the basic gist of Dead Dozen is the same: players who take the role of humans must survive as long as possible, and players who play as zombies only need to kill the human players (and convert them into more zombies) to win. There are, however, many differences between Halo‘s Zombie/Infection/Flood modes and Dead Dozen, the most obvious being the setting, which is an abandoned Siberian research base in 1993. Furthermore, while the Zombie/Infection/Flood modes are merely custom Halo multiplayer matches limited by the games’ existing rules and mechanics, Dead Dozen seeks to create a survival horror experience. Human players (Survivors) will be able to barricade rooms and search the base for loot, while zombie players (Ghouls) can sneak up on Survivors.

Dead Dozen will not release for a while, but players can pre-purchase the game right now. Fntastic is currently selling two different versions: the First Infected Edition and the Limited Supreme Edition. First Infected Edition will give players access to the alpha test (scheduled for January 8th, 2018) and the unscheduled beta test, the full game, and exclusive “First Infected” skins for both Survivor and Ghouls. The Limited Supreme Edition comes with all of the above, exclusive “Supreme” skins, a digital wallpaper, an invitation to the developers’ Discord group, and a special thank you gift in the form of the player’s name/nickname in the credits and in an in-game location. The First Infected and Limited Supreme editions are currently priced at $14.99 and $39.99 respectively, but they will increase to $29.99 and $79.99 on November 30th.

Dead Dozen appears to be yet another game that seeks to provide an asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience, alongside the likes of Dead by Daylight and Friday the 13th: The Game. Only time will tell if it can deliver on its promises and provide a worthwhile experience gamers can enjoy for years to come.

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Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta

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The competitive multiplayer spinoff of Crash Team Rumble, which will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will debut on June 20. A closed beta for the game will be held in the coming weeks, and the good news that character unlocks won’t be dependent on Battle Pass progress was just revealed.

Publisher Activision made its intentions very clear in a lengthy blog post, writing, “New heroes and powers will be unlocked through in-game challenges rather than being connected to the Battle Pass because we want every player to have a balanced experience while enjoying the N. Sane fun that Crash Team Rumble has to offer.” “For those who wish to get a WUMP on the season’s newest looks, Battle Passes will solely reward cosmetic goods; however, cosmetics will still be earnable through participation in seasonal events.”

Those who preorder the platformer/battle royale mix can take part in a limited beta between April 20 and 24. For those who want to jump right in, online matches against other players and practice matches versus AI bots will be offered.

How does Crash Team Rumble strike you? Will you participate in the closed beta test?

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Indie Not on PlayStation Wins BAFTA Game of the Year, Beating PS5, PS4’s Greatest Hits

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God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring were both beaten out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game by a tiny little independent title called Vampire Survivors, which isn’t even accessible on PlayStation systems. Do you really believe that?

Putting all lightheartedness aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a phenomenon in 2022, and you would have to be living under a rock (or live offline) to have missed it. It burst into prominence and eventually became a favorite among industry insiders. A fiendishly addictive fundamental gameplay loop hides beneath a deceptively simple exterior, earning developer Luca Galante, aka Poncle, this year’s BAFTA for Game Design as well as another honor.

There hasn’t been any news of the mega-hit coming to PlayStation as of yet, so there’s probably some sort of exclusivity agreement in place or anything else blocking it. Perhaps one day we will be granted access to it, but until then, console yourself with one of the numerous high-end games on our preferred platform, such as The Last of Us, which won Best Game back in 2014.

In slightly related news, Shuhei Yoshida, a PlayStation legend, received a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.

What do you think about the Vampire Survivors’ victory—do you believe it was well-deserved or totally absurd?

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On May 17, Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court Expansion will be available on consoles

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While we felt Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was fantastic when it was launched on the PS5 last year, we were only able to play the base game. We are incredibly grateful that the great Royal Court extension will be coming to consoles. This is a regal proclamation that we could not be more delighted to make.

It’s pretty difficult to switch back after you’ve experienced the conveniences and enhancements that Royal Court offers to the well-stocked table, as anyone who has played Crusader Kings 3 on PC knows. It’s not just for show; players will be able to use trophies and priceless pieces of art to adorn their throne room, which adds a minor RPG system to an already magnificently complex adventure.

If you haven’t already and like the basic Crusader King’s experience, we highly encourage you to give Royal Court a try. This expansion is the ideal reason to jump back in for another round of backroom maneuvering. Are you going to create your own royal court?

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