The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope revolves around multiple members of a college class that get stranded in a New England town that is seemingly cursed. The town is enveloped by a mysterious fog, and players will have to make difficult choices as they try to make the group of college students survive the harrowing events of the game.

Much like other Supermassive Games releases, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope features an emphasis on cinematic storytelling, featuring gameplay that mixes in real-time action along with puzzle solving and moments of quick decision making.

Publisher Bandai Namco hasn’t yet revealed whether other games from The Dark Pictures Anthology will also be getting released on Nintendo Switch down the road. For more details on The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, check out our review.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope revolves around the titular town where a bus is diverted because of bad weather. Players will take on the role of a group of college kids that aren’t on the best of terms with each other who have somehow managed to survive their bus crashing unscathed. Things quickly escalate with the arrival of a mysterious fog.

In their efforts to get the protagonists to safety, players will learn about the dark past of the town of Little Hope, including events surrounding the Andover Witch Trials.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. For more details, check out our review.

It will likely affect those who used pre-existing saves to play the game after the last updates. It’s probably best to start a new playthrough. Patch 1.10 also improves stability, online lobby connectivity and overall performance while fixing issues with Collectables and Bearings and menu text visibility.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. For more details, check out our review here. The latest title in Season 1 of the anthology, The Devil in Me, is also available and contains a teaser for The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020. Check out the latter here.

Dear players, following #ManOfMedan’s patch, version 1.10 of #LittleHope is now available as well.​
Once again, we apologise for any issues encountered while playing the game and thank you for your patience.
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— The Dark Pictures (@TheDarkPictures) December 19, 2022

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Some players might encounter the same corrupted save files issue as for the Man Of Medan fix.​

Players who played the game after the previous update using pre-existing save games are likely to be affected.​
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— The Dark Pictures (@TheDarkPictures) December 19, 2022

Please accept our sincere apologies if you are amongst the players concerned by this problem.​
Thank you for your continued support of #TheDarkPicturesAnthology​
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— The Dark Pictures (@TheDarkPictures) December 19, 2022

Other features include wider accessibility options and free upgrades to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S for existing owners. Those who own Man of Medan will also receive a new extended chapter which adds new gameplay. Be careful, as there are plenty of new deaths that can occur.

For more details on each game, check out our reviews for Man of Medan and Little Hope. The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, which acts as the Season 1 finale, is out on November 18th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC. For more details on the story, head here.

The ambitious Dark Pictures Anthology continues on this month with Little Hope. Just in time for Halloween, Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games are releasing the second game in the series, this time following a new cast as they find themselves trapped in the strange town of Little Hope. Today we received a launcher trailer to celebrate the release.

The trailer, which you can check out below, shows some parts of the game, including the choice system that’s helped define these titles. Something a little unique is they also highlight how the game can be played multiplayer with a pair of streamers as they argue about what to do as well as get shocked by events they trigger. Man of Medan, the first game in the franchise, managed to sell over 1 million copies with a lot of its appeal coming from its quasi-multiplayer and watching people react.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope is available as of today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

The second title in Supermassive Games’ ambitious The Dark Pictures Anthology is set to kick off just in time for Halloween. Little Hope will see a group of students finding themselves stuck in an old town where ancient evil lurks. Today we got a new trailer for the game all about the secrets and premonitions you can find.

The trailer, which you can see below, highlights how you can find certain items that will unlock secrets to flesh out the story. You’ll also be able to find pictures that give you premonitions about what is about to happen so you can possibly prepare and lose as few characters as possible. If you’ve played the previous game in the series, Man of Medan, or Until Dawn, the spiritual predecessor to these titles, you’ll be familiar. The trailer also shows some storyboarding and motion capture work.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will release on October 30th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. For a few things you’ll be keen to know about the game before release take a read through here.

Super Mario Bros. 35

This isn’t Super Mario Battle Royale or Nintendo’s answer to Fall Guys but it might just be the closest thing to competitive free for all Mario. For Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, that is. Super Mario Bros. 35 sees players platforming through your typical Super Mario Bros. stage, defeating enemies, gathering coins and whatnot.

The twist is that there 34 other players, visible on-screen, that are competing against you. Players can send obstacles into others’ games, specifically targeting those with the most coins, the least time or completely at random. Coins can be used to purchase items and increase one’s survival rate. The last player standing is the winner.

It’s out on October 1^st 2020 for Switch and looks cool. However, Super Mario Bros. 35 is only available to play until March 31^st 2021. So if it ends up being amazing, savor each and every moment until it’s inevitably gone.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

We’re finally at the stage where googling “Crash Bandicoot 4” doesn’t automatically bring up Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex. If that’s not progress, we don’t know what is. As a direct sequel to the original trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is developed by Toys for Bob, the same team behind the excellent Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

Essentially, the space-time fabric has been torn asunder and it’s up to Crash and Coco to find the Quantum Masks to set everything right. Along with playing through each level as either Bandicoot in the main story, players can also experience “alternate timeline” versions. These have Doctor Neo Cortex, Dingodile and an alternate version of Tawna being playable along with own unique enemy placements and traps in levels.

On top of this, there are Flashback levels that provide tougher challenges, N. Verted versions of the same with varying conditions, local competitive and co-op modes, and the option to play in Retro or Modern Mode, the latter providing infinite lives. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is out on October 2^nd for PS4 and Xbox One.

Star Wars: Squadrons

Ever since the days of Star Wars: X-Wing and TIE Fighter, we’ve yet to really see a space combat game capture that magic (at least in the same setting). With how well-received Starfighter Assault was in Star Wars Battlefront 2, a standalone title like Star Wars: Squadrons makes sense. Still, for $40, it’s surprising to see a proper campaign – which takes place after Return of the Jedi and alternates between pilots in the New Republic and Empire – and no microtransactions.

Each side has four ship types to choose from with different components and weapons to customize them with. Multiplayer consists of 5v5 Dogfights and Fleet Battles to eliminate the opposing flagship. Operations, daily challenges and so on will keep things fresh post-launch.

Last year, EA somewhat redeemed its shoddy handling of the license with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. We’ll see if it can continue that with Star Wars: Squadrons out on October 2^nd for Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

RIDE 4

Though it doesn’t have the biggest budget of most racing sim franchises, the RIDE series is one of the few that’s focused primarily on bikes. RIDE 4 aims to go even further with “hundreds” of different bikes to choose from, dozens of tracks, dynamic weather and full day/night cycles, and even a neural AI system that offers more realistic competition (at least in theory). The single-player experience offers a number of events to participate in, and there’s a new Endurance mode to truly test one’s mettle for longer races. RIDE 4 is out on October 8^th for Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

FIFA 21

A new FIFA game is coming up – please be excited. For a yearly sports franchise, that too one notorious for its RNG card packs, EA Sports is going out of its way to implement long-requested features in FIFA 21. Match simulation in Career Mode will allow for jumping in and out of matches more intuitively; loan to buy deals are now possible when making transfers; players can now be trained for other positions; and annoying FUT items like fitness and training consumables are gone.

Ultimate Team also supports co-op now, which carries its own modes and rewards; FUT Stadiums have way more customization; and there are also FUT Events for players to compete and collaborate in together. Even if the overall gameplay changes end up falling short, at least the major changes sound worthwhile. FIFA 21 releases on October 9^th for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One.

NHL 21

EA Sports has another title out in October with NHL 21. However, it seems to offer a lot of what fans expect, from Hockey Ultimate Team mode to familiar multiplayer modes like Threes Eliminator, Clubs and so on. World of Chel offers the ability to progress through seasonal ranks for each mode with Club Finals Championships available near the end.

There’s also “Be a Pro”, a more cinematic take on Career Mode where your custom-created player competes professionally en route to the NHL. Dialogue options abound, though given how the story-telling has been in recent EA Sports titles like Madden NFL 21, it’s best to be skeptical. NHL 21 is out on October 16^th and unlike its contemporaries, it’s only planned for Xbox One and PS4.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Continuing the trend of bringing every major Wii U title over to the Switch, Nintendo is releasing Pikmin 3 Deluxe for the console on October 30^th with improved visuals and new content. The original is a real-time strategy title with three new Captains to control and up to 100 Pikmin to command, offering co-op and competitive multiplayer modes in addition to the story. Pikmin 3 Deluxe features all of that along with options for lock-on targeting and hints, and increasing the difficulty for some added challenge.

All of the DLC stages from the original are here while new side-story missions focused on Olimar and Louie have been added. Pikmin 3 was pretty well-regarded back in the day so whether you’re a new or experienced player, the Deluxe version might make it worth hopping back into.

Amnesia: Rebirth

Frictional’s critically acclaimed psychological horror series finally returns with Amnesia: Rebirth. Touted as a brand new game, it focuses on Tasi Trianon who’s trapped in the desert with a horrifying creature (or two) stalking her. There’s a fair bit of exploration and puzzle-solving along with managing one’s physical and mental well-being.

But Tasi will also have to contend with her “own hopes, fears, and bitter regrets” in order to survive. If previous games were any indication, then Amnesia: Rebirth should offer another terrifyingly compelling journey. It’s out on October 20^th for PS4 and PC.

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition

Fresh off its stellar run with Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, Tantalus Media and Forgotten Empires have turned their attention to remastering and enhancing Age of Empires 3. Along with a remastered soundtrack, the visuals have been upgraded to 4K Ultra HD. Judging by the previous game, you can also expect lots of nuanced improvements in terms of character models, textures, animations and environments (while still maintaining the overall look and feel of the original).

Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition will also feature all of the previously released expansions, two new modes with Historical Battles and The Art of War Challenge Missions, and the Swedes and Inca as new civilizations. This is in addition to improved online multiplayer and mod support. It releases on October 15^th for PC.

Ghostrunner

Combining first person platforming with combat and a one-hit mechanic that applies to both enemies and the player, Ghostrunner is a sleek looking title with some unique hooks. Set in the future, your goal is to reach the top of a tower and defeat the Keymaster. A variety of foes will attempt to stop you but there are also plenty of environmental hurdles to overcome.

To that end, players will run, jump, grapple, wall-run, dash and slash through foes to progress, and perhaps replay levels for better times. Ghostrunner arrives on October 27^th for Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

The Covenant system and Blizzard’s unwillingness to change it based on alpha feedback is concerning but Shadowlands is still a big deal for many WoW players. It’s the first time they’ll be heading to Azeroth’s realm of the dead; introduces the game’s first level squish, making 60 the default level cap; and provides new ways to customize the core races. One can also look forward to exploring five huge zones, eight new dungeons, a new raid and Torghast, the Tower of the Damned, which provides a roguelike dungeon-crawling experience. And of course, there are four Covenants to join, each with its own campaign, gear and abilities that will add more depth to one’s character.

Again, it’s all very interesting but it remains to be seen if the system provides meaningful choices or hamstrings players who choose the “wrong” Covenant. WoW: Shadowlands is out on October 27^th for PC so we’ll find out soon enough.

Watch Dogs: Legion

A mysterious group called Zero Day has framed hacker collective DedSec for some bombings. As a result, the PMC Albion takes control of London and uses ctOS to trample on human rights. It’s up to the player to recruit new operatives from the populace and effectively liberate the city.

From a gameplay perspective, pretty much any NPC is fair game for recruitment. Complete their respective missions and you can utilize their skills, whether it’s a getaway driver with a unique vehicle, a hacker who’s skilled in drones or a professional assassin. Throw in some co-op support, perma-death for characters (if you refuse to surrender, that is) and multiple approaches to missions, and you have quite the replay value.

Watch Dogs: Legion is out first for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Google Stadia on October 29^th. Those on console and keen on features like ray-tracing may want to hold off for the next-gen versions which release on November 10^th for Xbox Series X/S and November 12^th for PS5.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

The Curator’s presentation of unfinished horror stories continues with The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope. The story sees a group of college students, along with their professor, trapped in Little Hope. Witch hunting was quite popular back in the late 1600s and it seems the group has some connection to the town.

Much like Man of Medan, different dialogue options can influence the fate of the cast, leading to multiple endings. One can also expect the return of co-op online play and Movie Night Mode which sees up to five players making story decisions. Despite numerous delays, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will finally release on October 30^th for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4

It’s taken a while for English localization but Falcom’s thunderous conclusion to the Erebonia Arc is nearly here. Following the previous game’s conclusion, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4 sees the new Class VII continuing forth and rallying support to save the world. Heroes from other arcs like Trails in the Sky and Trails of Zero/Azure will also be appearing to lend a hand, which makes for a fairly sizable roster, and there will likely be even more epic battles with Panzer Soldats and Knights than before. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4 is out on October 27^th for PS4.

Second Extinction

It’s no Dino Crisis but Second Extinction should provide some fast-paced shooting action as players either fight solo or with up to two others against hordes of mutant dinosaurs. Launching in early access with four heroes, 10 weapons with upgrades, six missions and several regions, Second Extinction also has a mechanic called the War Effort. This sees the threat level of different regions lowering if players successfully complete missions in them.

However, other regions will see their threat levels rise and this could result in an Emergence Event (which is much tougher than usual missions). Second Extinction will arrive on PC first with Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S versions expected later this year.

The first game in Supermassive Games’ ambitious anthology series, The Dark Pictures, released last year with Man of Medan. The game was a success, selling over 1 million copies, though some did find issues with the title. Now, we continue on with the second game in the series, Little Hope. As expected, this time around we follow a story with a different setting and type of horror. It’ll come just in time for Halloween, and we also now know what kind of specs you’ll need on the PC version.

The game’s Steam page has been updated with the specs. They are pretty close to what the previous title was with minimum requirements of an Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8350 with 8GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 8570. Recommended requirements bump that up slightly to an Intel Core i5- 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580. Both requires 80GB of storage and DirectX 12.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will release on October 30th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

MINIMUM:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8350
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 8570
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 80 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5- 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 80 GB available space

Marvel’s Avengers

Marvel’s Avengers is slowly revealing itself, highlighting its campaign, Hero Missions, loot and co-op War Zones. Thus far, the gameplay showcased a competent, action-packed title with a variety of styles for each hero, from the Hulk’s rough and tumble brawling to Thor’s lightning-infused combos. Will the games-as-a-service approach be compelling enough for all types of players? We’ll find out when it launches on September 9^th for Xbox One, PS4, PC and Stadia (with next-gen versions coming later).

Joining the recent parade of digital showcases, Bandai Namco Entertainment Southeast Asia has confirmed several live steams for this month. Dubbed “Bandai Namco Entertainment Fun Live”, the first stream will take place tomorrow at 5 AM PT. After that, you can look forward to streams on July 19th, 21st and 24th. All of these will be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook.

Tomorrow’s stream is relatively low-key – it features Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions – but things pick up on July 19th. Doraemon: Story of Seasons and Fast and Furious Crossroads are scheduled while The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope and Little Nightmares 2 will receive trailers. The stream on July 21st will feature Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme VS. Maxiboost On and Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris.

July 24th caps things off with Project CARS 3 and Scarlet Nexus. Hopefully, we’ll see new gameplay for all of the above (perhaps even some PS5/Xbox Series X footage for titles like Scarlet Nexus). Bandai Namco has already noted that there will be “exciting details” from the “producers and directors of your favorite games.” So stay tuned for more information.

Mark your calendars and join us over the next week online as we sit down with producers and directors of your favourite games to hear their passion for the games you love! #BNEFunLive pic.twitter.com/KjeV4nCye7

— Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia (@BandaiNamcoSEA) July 16, 2020