PlayStation 5 Archives - GamEir https://gameir.ie/category/playstation-5/ GamEir, we're Irish for Gaming Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:36:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://gameir.ie/wp-content/uploads/cropped-GamEir-TwitterProfile_3-32x32.jpg PlayStation 5 Archives - GamEir https://gameir.ie/category/playstation-5/ 32 32 120040487 BLEACH Rebirth of Souls unleashes gameplay trailer https://gameir.ie/news/bleach-rebirth-of-souls-unleashes-gameplay-trailer/ https://gameir.ie/news/bleach-rebirth-of-souls-unleashes-gameplay-trailer/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:35:50 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82320 BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, the new video game based on the legendary franchise created by Tite Kubo, has revealed more about its gameplay in this new trailer. Players will be able to defeat their foes with a variety of different ways to get the upper hand or turn the tide of battle. In BLEACH Rebirth […]

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BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, the new video game based on the legendary franchise created by Tite Kubo, has revealed more about its gameplay in this new trailer. Players will be able to defeat their foes with a variety of different ways to get the upper hand or turn the tide of battle.

In BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, players will be able to use each character’s unique skills to gain the upper hand over their opponents in stylish swordfights with characters from the franchise. However, they will also be able to utilise features such as the reverse action and well-timed precise combos to get themselves back from a tricky position. As the fight progresses, characters will be able to use their iconic Bankai to unleash very powerful and unique attacks to finish their opponents.

BLEACH is a very popular sword-fighting battle action comic series that ran in Shueisha’s shōnen manga magazine, Weekly Shonen Jump, from 2001 to 2016. The anime was broadcast from 2004 to March 2012 and a total of four movie versions have been released so far. Then there is the final chapter, Thousand-Year Blood War Arc. Which features all-new character designs and more powerful characters. BLEACH has received enthusiastic support not only in Japan but also worldwide and its popularity continues to grow.

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls is currently under development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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Battle monstrous beings in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess https://gameir.ie/news/battle-monstrous-beings-in-kunitsu-gami-path-of-the-goddess/ https://gameir.ie/news/battle-monstrous-beings-in-kunitsu-gami-path-of-the-goddess/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:06:44 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82317 Experience a new tale with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess now available worldwide across Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam! This Japanese folklore-inspired action strategy game introduces players to the luscious land of Mt. Kafuku, a beautiful mountain home to peaceful villagers and animals. What was […]

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Experience a new tale with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess now available worldwide across Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam! This Japanese folklore-inspired action strategy game introduces players to the luscious land of Mt. Kafuku, a beautiful mountain home to peaceful villagers and animals.

What was once full of life, nature, and vibrant beauty is now overtaken by an ominous defilement and the Seethe, throwing those who live on it into turmoil. Sway, slash, and strategise your way to the Torii gates as Soh, the guardian whose goal is to protect the mountain’s Maiden Yoshiro from the sinister Seethe. The Maiden of the mountain is blessed with sacred powers that purge the defilement through majestic, ceremonial kagura dances.

With this brand-new IP brought to life by the Capcom RE ENGINE, players can explore a fresh take on the tactical action genre rich with striking visual designs, various Japanese cultural inspirations, and a unique day-to-night gameplay cycle. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess features a ton of new and fresh gameplay elements.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Gameplay Elements

  • A Unique Day/Night Cycle: During the day, players explore the village, purify the “defiled” villagers, assign those villagers various roles, and choose where to place them in order to best protect the Maiden Yoshiro and prepare for sundown. When night falls, Soh and the villagers must work together to protect Yoshiro against the hordes of emergent Seethe as they spill out of the Torii gates that are spread throughout the mountain.
  • Encountering Diverse Villagers: As residents of Mt. Kafuku, the villagers need to be saved from the defilement and assigned various roles so they can aid in the battle against the Seethe. Learn the different characteristics of each villager’s role, including Woodcutters, Ascetics, Archers and more to prepare the villagers for a fierce fight. Players can also upgrade villager roles to get more support and issue commands to the villagers while fighting alongside them to defeat the Seethe and purify each village.
  • Taking on the Sinister Seethe: When night falls, the Seethe will emerge from the other world. As they target the Maiden with a variety of terrifying attacks, it is up to the protagonist Soh to use dance-like sword techniques and command the villagers. Decide whether you should focus on close-quarters melee attacks yourself or support tactics. Test your strategic abilities with the constantly changing battlegrounds and different Seethe variants.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak – a breath of fresh Calvardian air https://gameir.ie/review/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-through-daybreak-a-breath-of-fresh-calvardian-air/ https://gameir.ie/review/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-through-daybreak-a-breath-of-fresh-calvardian-air/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:27:06 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82294 The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak - a breath of fresh Calvardian air 2024-07-17 5.0Overall Score Reader Rating: (0 Votes) The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak is out now RPG fans and it is brilliant. With a new bunch of characters, with some old favourites peppered in, this is a fascinating new chapter. […]

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak is out now RPG fans and it is brilliant. With a new bunch of characters, with some old favourites peppered in, this is a fascinating new chapter.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak: Welcome to Calvard

After years of travelling across Zemuria, beginning my adventure in Erebonia with Class 7, and then making my way to Crossbell with the SS, it’s exciting to finally be in Calvard. With Van, the self-proclaimed spriggan, players find themselves embroiled in a battle for the soul of Calvard as sinister forces are using its recent prosperity to change the country, and not for the better.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak has all the stalwarts of previous entries. It includes an eccentric cast of playable characters, equally impressive villains and a thoroughly fleshed-out world.

What has changed is several quality-of-life elements. There has been an upgrade in graphics which allows the denizens of Calvard to pop off the screen. The various locations are also enchanting to visit.

On top of this though is an overhaul of the combat system. There are two styles of combat. One is where you throw out a “shard” which thrusts everyone in it into battle. This is similar to the original entries, however, there is a fluidity to it that makes it feel looser and more intense. Then there is the second combat style.

With this second style, you dodge and attack your enemies, though you don’t get full access to your skills, arts or crafts there is a wildness to it that I enjoyed. These two styles make for a thoroughly enjoyable time whenever Van and his motley crew do battle with the baddies, whether they be monsters, the villainous Almata or old favourites Oroborous.

Helping in these battles is a new kind of orbment filled with shiny new toys. Utilising the Xipha allows you to add status effects to your weapons, increase buffs at the beginning of a battle and so much more. It’s an impressive new iteration of a feature that has been around for a while in the franchise.

Embrace the Nightmare

One of the new elements which reminded me of playing as Rean and Valimar was the power of Grendel. This being is a kind of demonic armour which Van utilises in battle. It’s a lot of fun and evolves as the story progresses.

If there were any issues it would be some complacencies that just pet peeves. We are far into this series and still, there are no weapon skins when you buy a new weapon, which is something I love in RPGs.

Following Van, Agnes, Feri and the rest of this new merry band has been a lot of fun and the ramifications of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak will be sure to excite longtime fans.

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GUNDAM BREAKER 4 Open Network Test Announced https://gameir.ie/news/gundam-breaker-4-open-network-test-announced/ https://gameir.ie/news/gundam-breaker-4-open-network-test-announced/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:03:57 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82287 GUNDAM BREAKER 4 will get an Open Network Test starting on the 19th of July that will let players try part of the game and start creating their favourite Gunpla. The hack-and-slash looter will be released on 29th August on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. GUNDAM BREAKER 4 ONT lets players […]

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GUNDAM BREAKER 4 will get an Open Network Test starting on the 19th of July that will let players try part of the game and start creating their favourite Gunpla. The hack-and-slash looter will be released on 29th August on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam.

GUNDAM BREAKER 4 ONT lets players break, build and battle with up to two of their friends, complete quests, and customise their Gunpla to achieve their goal of creating the very best. Pre-download will start on 18th July at 23:00 BST with the ONT happening at the times below:

  • Day 1, Friday 19th July:
    • Session 1 from 01:00 BST to 06:00 BST
    • Session 2 from 10:00 BST to 16:00 BST
  • Day 2 Saturday 20th July / Sunday 21st July:
    • Game available from 20th July at 03:00 BST to 21st July at 07:00 BST

In addition to the ONT, GUNDAM BREAKER 4 will have a collaboration with PAC-MAN. This will be available when it is released on the 29th of August. A level inspired by the iconic mazes of PAC-MAN will be available. Here players will have the task to defeat a giant PAC-MAN-themed Gundam RX-78-2. By playing this mission players will be able to get the PAC-MAN-themed emblem and use it on their Gunpla.

CRAFTS & MEISTER Co., Ltd develops GUNDAM BREAKER 4 and will have players fighting their enemies solo or with up to two friends in co-op multiplayer. In addition, the game goes back to the roots of the franchise. This lets players create the Gunpla of their dreams with a large collection of mobile suits and parts to date. As well as a new diorama mode.

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Get ready hunters, HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT has been announced https://gameir.ie/news/get-ready-hunters-hunterxhunter-nenximpact-has-been-announced/ https://gameir.ie/news/get-ready-hunters-hunterxhunter-nenximpact-has-been-announced/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:22:56 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82284 Arc System Works Europe, S.A.S., in partnership with Bushiroad Games, has announced the arrival of HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT, a brand-new 2D 3v3 fighting game based on the hit anime and manga « Hunter x Hunter » by author Yoshihiro Togashi. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Several character […]

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Arc System Works Europe, S.A.S., in partnership with Bushiroad Games, has announced the arrival of HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT, a brand-new 2D 3v3 fighting game based on the hit anime and manga « Hunter x Hunter » by author Yoshihiro Togashi. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

Several character trailers will be released to showcase the roster available in the game – including a particularly appreciated character by fans of the franchise during EVO Las Vegas.

The game’s demo will be available during the Japan Expo Paris at the Bushiroad Games booth. Following the announcement of M. Daisuke Ishiwatari, CCO of Arc System Works, ASWE will also organise several special animations for this occasion.

A video game developer and publisher that has gained international recognition for its innovative and spectacular combat systems with 2D and 3D illustrations through licenses such as Guilty Gear, Arc System Works is extending its influence and activities in Europe with a new Arc System Works Europe subsidiary in Paris.

It’s exciting to see a new HUNTER×HUNTER project coming. After all, I myself am a huge fan of both the anime and manga. I’m looking forward to what this might mean for the franchise as a whole.

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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Coming to Consoles and PC https://gameir.ie/news/phantom-brave-the-lost-hero-coming-to-consoles-and-pc/ https://gameir.ie/news/phantom-brave-the-lost-hero-coming-to-consoles-and-pc/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:22:45 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82281 Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2025! (Steam version to follow later in 2025.) Witness the tale of a girl and her bond with Phantoms unfold in this colourful Strategy RPG. About Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero In Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, the story follows […]

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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2025! (Steam version to follow later in 2025.) Witness the tale of a girl and her bond with Phantoms unfold in this colourful Strategy RPG.

About Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

In Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, the story follows Marona – a gifted young girl with the power to speak to Phantoms – as she traverses the ocean world of Ivoire, providing aid to those in need. When a fleet of ghost ships attack, it’s up to Marona and her new friend Apricot to assemble the legendary crew that once defeated these spectral foes. 

Recruit Phantoms, bind them to objects, combine them with Gadgets, and even merge them with Marona herself to unleash show-stopping abilities and sink the Shipwreck Fleet!

This release will feature both English and French text, with Japanese and English audio.

That’s not all

To celebrate the announcement of Phantom Brave: The Lost HeroPhantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered is currently on sale as part of the Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1: Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered / Soul Nomad & the World Eaters bundle on Nintendo eShop. Get these two classic Strategy RPGs for just $9.99 through July 7th. PC users can also take advantage of a whopping 80% off Phantom Brave PC on Steam until July 11th.

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Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree eclipses the competition https://gameir.ie/news/elden-rings-shadow-of-the-erdtree-eclipses-the-competition/ https://gameir.ie/news/elden-rings-shadow-of-the-erdtree-eclipses-the-competition/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:13:15 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82279 ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree, the action RPG title from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and FromSoftware, Inc., has reached 5 million units sold worldwide within three days of its release. This milestone is the result of the tremendous support from fans all over the world, to whom we express our heartfelt gratitude. In this […]

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ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree, the action RPG title from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and FromSoftware, Inc., has reached 5 million units sold worldwide within three days of its release. This milestone is the result of the tremendous support from fans all over the world, to whom we express our heartfelt gratitude.

In this expansion, players step into the Realm of Shadow, a world full of mysteries and danger, riddled with more threatening bosses. ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree brings a wide array of new spells, weapons, and armour for players to create their builds and overcome challenges in their own style.

Join Miquella ina journey to the Shadow of the Erdtree

Guided by Miquella, walk in his footsteps and unravel the dark side of the ELDEN RING story. ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

If you’re interested, Lewis has headed down the path underneath the Erdtree and has his thoughts about the DLC.

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FAIRY TAIL 2 – Welcome back to the guild https://gameir.ie/featured/fairy-tail-2-welcome-back-to-the-guild/ https://gameir.ie/featured/fairy-tail-2-welcome-back-to-the-guild/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:05:33 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82276 KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust have revealed FAIRY TAIL 2. This is the new action RPG based on the popular franchise FAIRY TAIL. And it is a direct sequel to KOEI TECMO’s 2020 game. The series is loved by fans of both the manga and anime. The original manga sold more than 72 million […]

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KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Gust have revealed FAIRY TAIL 2. This is the new action RPG based on the popular franchise FAIRY TAIL. And it is a direct sequel to KOEI TECMO’s 2020 game. The series is loved by fans of both the manga and anime. The original manga sold more than 72 million copies worldwide. FAIRY TAIL 2 is currently in development and scheduled for release this winter. The title will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam.

FAIRY TAIL 2 – I’m all fired up!

FAIRY TAIL 2 brings fans back to the epic action of the original series’ climax, the Alvarez Empire Arc. In this new title, players will not only be able to control Natsu and Lucy as main characters but also other members of the FAIRY TAIL guild in order to defeat their greatest enemy, Zeref, the Emperor Spriggan of the Alvarez Empire, who is protected by the Spriggan 12 and the Black Dragon, Acnologia.

FAIRY TAIL 2 features 3D graphics and improved gameplay with more intense and spectacular battles, in which players will use more powerful magic and a variety of other strategic elements in order to take down enemies in stunning action sequences. Players will also be able to explore the vast map seamlessly, enhancing the experience of the original work while furthering the thrilling story of the final chapter.

In addition, the game features “Character Stories”, that are original to this game. Which will give players the unprecedented opportunity to discover new aspects of their favourite characters. Fans will also enjoy an original story, the “Key to Hidden Secrets”, that will allow them to experience events taking place after the final battle of the original work.

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – An impressive expansion https://gameir.ie/review/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-an-impressive-expansion/ https://gameir.ie/review/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-an-impressive-expansion/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:17:00 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82262 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - An impressive expansion 2024-07-04 4.5Overall Score Reader Rating: (2 Votes) Rise once again Tarnished, answer the call of the kindly Miquella and follow his pilgrimage through the lands of shadow. Journey across a new land filled with beautiful and grotesque landmarks to behold. Discover a new cast of […]

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - An impressive expansion
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Rise once again Tarnished, answer the call of the kindly Miquella and follow his pilgrimage through the lands of shadow. Journey across a new land filled with beautiful and grotesque landmarks to behold. Discover a new cast of characters to introduce yourself to and follow their journeys. Not only that, uncover an arsenal of new weaponry and magic to wield and unleash upon your foes. Remember one important thing, when you get to the Shadow Realm, you are going to die. A lot. Shadow of the Erdtree is the newly released DLC of FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed 2022 title Elden Ring. It is a huge expansion on top of the base game taking place solely within the impressively massive Shadow Realm, where you once again step into the shoes of the Tarnished as they answer the call of Miquella.

The content can be accessed once you defeat Mohg in the base game (I highly recommend using a guide for this if you’ve forgotten how to access his arena as a returning player). From there you are teleported into a dark cave in total silence and as you make your way outside you are greeted by an absolutely stunning skybox. A gigantic golden tree looms in the distance, draped in cloth-like shadow, the world washed with different shades of gold and black and a score rises alongside as the reveal happens, the opening minute sets the tone and easily reminds you why you fell in love with this game two years ago.

The world of Elden Ring has never been so scary in scope

The map is massive, with more verticality in the placement of locations, layering them above and below the player. It is so easy to get lost in this world and I don’t mean in the sense of wandering with no direction. You can fall deep into the beauty and horror of the lands you travel. The world is littered with landmarks in the distance and just travelling over to them will start a Rube Goldberg machine of events taking you off the beaten path and on an adventure. The sense of discovery in this game feels so natural. You will find secret areas, items, bosses and accomplishments that feel like you have earned them with no guidance, just your own intuition. You made this discovery possible by just having a nosey around the sides of a cliff or behind a waterfall.

I’ve found myself re-assigning my levels constantly during my playthrough. This is mostly due to the new arrangement of weapons available (shoutout to the ‘DryLeaf Arts’ martial arts weapon). Each one provides its own unique style of play and has been tremendously fun to play around with so far. I highly recommend you use a save file with most of the base game explored. At the very least grab the bell bearings to easily have access to buy all purchasable smithing stones back at the Roundtable from the Bell Maidens so you can hastily upgrade the new weapons as you acquire them and jump back into the DLC to try them out. Weapons are great but what you use them on is what’s important. Shadow of the Erdtree has a plethora of new enemies and bosses for the Tarnished to run at.

Some of these new foes are returning from the base game but the new additions will leave you either in awe as you see them approach or shout out in fear when you see them charging you down. FromSoftware’s approach to balancing this DLC was the introduction of ‘Scadutree Fragments and Revered Ashes’.

Beware the shadow of the Erdtree

Fragments will increase your attack and defence while ashes strengthen your summons. These only apply inside the DLC, and they do not affect stats when you return to the base game. I cannot stress this enough you need to collect these things! I entered at level 215 and I was being killed in either two or three hits by regular enemies. The difference these upgrades make is night and day. A number of them can be found by exploring the opening area of the DLC.

Shadow of the Erdtree is a beautiful expansion on an already beautiful game. I’ve not finished the DLC as of writing this and most of that is because I just can’t stop running off in the opposite direction of the main path looking for stuff to discover. It’s big, bold, brutal and beautiful. My only gripe is the game has great difficulty keeping a playable framerate in some areas. I had to stop using one of my weapon arts during an encounter due to the game chugging so much.

These are things that get ironed out down the line in a patch hopefully. I really enjoyed my time and once I regained my muscle memory of the controls and familiarised myself with my build again, I left like I was catching up with an old friend I hadn’t seen in years. Just picking back up where we left off like no time had passed at all. FromSoftware has created a magical world again. They could easily be looking at even more awards for Elden Ring due to their hard work and craft.

These words were written in blood by the Tarnished Lewis Magee.

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Marvelous MARVEL VS. CAPCOM announcement https://gameir.ie/news/marvelous-marvel-vs-capcom-announcement/ https://gameir.ie/news/marvelous-marvel-vs-capcom-announcement/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:34:48 +0000 https://gameir.ie/?p=82252 Marvel baby. The once-thought impossible has been revealed to be actually possible. The classic Marvel vs Capcom fighting series has just been announced for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Steam. A collection of seven classic games are included in this bundle. This includes fan favourites “X-Men: Children of the Atom” and “Marvel vs Capcom 2”. All […]

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Marvel baby. The once-thought impossible has been revealed to be actually possible. The classic Marvel vs Capcom fighting series has just been announced for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Steam.

A collection of seven classic games are included in this bundle. This includes fan favourites “X-Men: Children of the Atom” and “Marvel vs Capcom 2”.

All games have access to a series of extras that includes, a jukebox of all soundtracks, a gallery of artwork, save states and quick loads and most importantly online functionality across all titles.

List of Capcom titles

  • X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM
  • MARVEL SUPER HEROES
  • MARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES
  • MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes
  • MARVEL SUPER HEROES vs. STREET FIGHTER
  • X-MEN vs. STREET FIGHTER
  • THE PUNISHER

Members of the Fighting Game Community (FGC) will tell you how monumental this announcement is and for those unaware, you are in for a treat.

  • Battle It Out Online – All of the fighting games in the collection will have online ranked, casual, and lobby matches unlocked for players to showcase their abilities with friends, family, and other players from around the world!
  • Robust Rollback Netcode – Online play for the collection is supported with rollback Netcode for a strong and stable online experience!
  • Be the Best! – Global high score leaderboards come to every game in the collection so players can track their journey to the top of the list!
  • Practice Makes Perfect – Training Mode comes to all fighting games in the collection so players can learn, practice, and master their moves!
  • Watch This! – Spectator Mode is available so you can enjoy watching your friends and co-combatants battle it out!
  • Additional Features – Check out the collection’s enhanced features like a music jukebox, in-game Museum, new display filters, and more!

Check out Maximilian Dood or Justin Wong on YouTube if you want a crash course in the history of these titles before launch day. This marvelous announcement was prepared by Lewis Magee.

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