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Sacha Loric

Sacha Loric

Sacha is a full-time writer and tabletop/video gamer who belatedly realized he can combine those two passions as a game designer and commentator. He has since successfully converted play to work and work to play.

Alone in the Dark rises from the dead with a new game
Aug 15, 2022, 5:24 AM Sacha Loric News
THQ Nordic announced the game at its recent Digital Showcase and included a disturbing trailer.
It’s official—Alone in the Dark is getting a fresh take with a reimagining by THQ Nordic. During their digital showcase, they announced the new game with a trailer, which you can check out here:     The original 1992 Alone in the Dark is a landmark game that launched the immersive horror genre, influencing titles like...
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns delayed to 2023
Aug 9, 2022, 4:14 PM Sacha Loric News
It's been a long wait and it's going to be longer still before we can play Marvel's XCOM.
Bad news for fans of Marvel superheroes and XCOM: the launch of Marvel’s Midnight Suns has been delayed again to—well, we can’t be sure at this point. Per 2K Games' announcement, it will be released sometime towards the end of their fiscal year: March 2023.    Important update from the Midnight Suns team pic.twitter.com/79yVfzpDED — Marvel's Midnight Suns (@midnightsuns) August 8, 2022   No sun in sight Marvel’s Midnight...
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Tactics Ogre: Reborn officially announced for PC and consoles
Aug 7, 2022, 4:00 PM Sacha Loric News
The legendary tactical RPG has been revamped for consoles, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Touted as the “crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre,” the legendary Square Enix game Tactics Ogre gets a revamp as Tactics Ogre: Reborn, confirming months of rumors. We can expect high-definition graphical updates, particularly for the character designs and background, as well as updated music and a new user interface. The game launches on November 11 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Check out the announcement video here:   Arise,...
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The Callisto Protocol terrorizes with two new monster designs
Aug 3, 2022, 12:18 PM Sacha Loric News
Things keep looking worse for the inmates as more monsters crowd the prison facility.
  Without a doubt, the nightmare fuel known as The Callisto Protocol is one of the most anticipated horror games to emerge this year. This is largely thanks to the sneak peeks at its monsters, as seen in this trailer care of Gamespot.     Now, Striking Distance CEO Glen Schofield has...
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Grounded is about to leave early access
Jul 30, 2022, 11:46 AM Sacha Loric News
After two years in early access, this pint-sized big adventure will launch later this year.
The long-awaited bite-sized survival game Grounded is about to get its “biggest update” with the release of version 1.0. Announced to be leaving early access during this year’s Summer Games Fest, Obsidian has given the definitive word on Grounded’s actual release date: September 27, just in time for the game’s second-year anniversary since it went into early access. What’s more, we have a new trailer for it:  ...
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Play as Lady Dimitrescu in the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition
Jul 24, 2022, 1:33 PM Sacha Loric News
The DLC promises new playable characters, locations, and the Shadows of Rose campaign.
If you thought you were done with Resident Evil Village, you’re dead wrong. Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, which is now available for pre-order. Check out the announcement trailer here:     The Gold Edition comes with tons of new content. Titled the Winters Expansion, this DLC has three major features. The first is that you can...
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Here is God of War: Ragnarok’s synopsis
Jul 21, 2022, 12:00 PM Sacha Loric News
The story takes the father-son team on an adventure through all of the Nine Realms.
God of War: Ragnarok is without a doubt one of the most anticipated game releases this half of the year, so much so that scalpers have been successfully selling the game’s Jotnar edition at double the retail price or more.  Today, Santa Monica Studios released the storyline details for Ragnarok. First, check out the latest trailer here:  ...
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Dragon Age and Mass Effect DLCs now free after EA ends Bioware points
Jul 15, 2022, 12:28 PM Sacha Loric News
Bioware points, formerly used to buy EA DLCs for Dragon Age and Mass Effect, will end by October 11.
In an email sent to all game owners with Bioware points, Publisher EA has announced that they are putting an end to the system for good. Per the email:  "We're reaching out to let you know that starting October 11, 2022, BioWare Points will no longer be available as a form of currency in the Origin store. Other currencies like Crystals and Platinum in other BioWare titles remain unaffected." For those not in the know, the only way to purchase DLCs for...
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A new Robocop game is on the way
Jul 8, 2022, 1:13 PM Sacha Loric News
Your move, creep. Robocop returns to uphold the law in an upcoming FPS game.
 Guess who’s back to protect the innocent? Publisher Nacon has announced that a Robocop game, Robocop: Rogue City, is in the works, and by the looks of the trailer, it’s pretty far along. You can check out the announcement trailer here:     Studio Teyon, who is developing Robocop: Rogue City, had previously developed...
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Valkyrie Elysium announced to have two release dates
Jul 7, 2022, 3:05 PM Sacha Loric News
The Norse-inspired Japanese RPG will be launching on two separate dates for different platforms.
Announced during the PS State of Play, the Norse-inspired Japanese RPG Valkyrie Elysium will be launching on two separate dates for different platforms. It will launch on September 9, 2022 for the PS4 and PS5, then on November 11, 2022 for the PC. This confirms the release dates leaked earlier this week. You can check out the trailer below, which shows the schedules.   ...
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We now have a God of War: Ragnarok release date
Jul 6, 2022, 4:58 PM Sacha Loric News
We now know exactly when this highly-anticipated sequel is coming out, and it will be within the year.
At long last, Sony and Santa Monica Studios has announced the much anticipated God of War: Ragnarok release date. Mark your calendars: it’s November 9, 2022 for the PlayStation 4 and 5.   God of War Ragnarök launches on PS4 & PS5 November 9, 2022. More info from Santa Monica Studio: https://t.co/GUmUZUl5NO pic.twitter.com/jMbTswDp4j — PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 6, 2022   As previously mentioned,...
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Denuvo’s new version targets DLC piracy
Jul 4, 2022, 12:10 PM Sacha Loric DRM
There’s a new version of Denuvo that takes aim at DLC piracy, and it’s apparently already out in the wild. The Denuvo SecureDLC is already ingrained.
There’s a new version of Denuvo that takes aim at DLC piracy, and it’s apparently already out in the wild. The Denuvo SecureDLC is already ingrained in Denuvo anti-tamper software, and its function is to block attacks and unauthorized access—in particular, to prevent the illegal acquisition of DLCs for F2P games, where players pay money for gear and cosmetics.  According to Denuvo press release: "While selling additional content is an important revenue stream, it has become easy...
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Here’s your chance to play the Halo Infinite co-op campaign
Jul 1, 2022, 2:05 PM Sacha Loric News
The beta test for Halo Infinite campaign co-op is coming this month, so you need to sign up fast.
Those who own Halo Infinite have something to look forward to this month. The Halo Infinite co-op campaign has finally entered its testing phase on July 11. This month, 343 Industries is running a 10-day-long testing period, open to anyone with the Halo Infinite campaign game or an Xbox Game Pass subscription.      The beta...
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Here’s a reason to play Into the Breach again
Jun 26, 2022, 10:54 AM Sacha Loric News
After four years, Into the Breach gets an update, introducing new mechs, enemies, and more.
Made by Subset Games, Into the Breach is a turn-based tactical game where you pit your team of three mechs against a whole race of alien bugs. And there’s time travel involved.  Released in 2018, Into the Breach is considered one of the finest combat strategy games there is. Now, it is coming back with a free new Advanced Edition and a release date for the iOS and Android versions. You can check out the details on the...
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A Plague Tale: Requiem gets a new trailer and release date
Jun 24, 2022, 11:15 AM Sacha Loric News
Expect a new combat mechanic, improved stealth, a bigger world, and rats. Lots of rats.
Those hyped for the sequel to the medieval thriller A Plague Tale: Innocence have something to look forward to later this year. Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have announced that A Plague Tale: Requiem is coming this October 18th. To make it formal, they even released a 10-minute long extended gameplay trailer, featuring a gorgeous world that’s bigger than the original’s:  ...
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Survival co-op Raft makes a splash as it leaves early access
Jun 21, 2022, 5:50 PM Sacha Loric News
Raft is an oceanic multiplayer survival game where you must build a floating home out of junk.
Since it launched four years ago, Raft has gathered loads of players drawn to its survival and exploration gameplay. Its exploding popularity has led its developers to formally put up their own studio, Redbeet Interactive.     Today, they proudly announce that Raft has finally made it to version 1.0. Dubbed “The Final Chapter,” the launch...
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Sci-fi horror game Routine returns after 10 years
Jun 20, 2022, 2:28 PM Sacha Loric News
Routine makes a surprising return during the Summer Games Fest, providing a new trailer with updated graphics.
No, you’re not hallucinating nor is this a prank. Ten years after it was originally announced, the sci-fi horror game Routine surprised us by announcing its comeback during the Summer Games Fest. Developer Lunar Studios even provided a new trailer:     Routine is a first-person shooter where you are sent to explore an abandoned and...
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Get Assassin’s Creed Origins for free this weekend
Jun 16, 2022, 12:58 PM Sacha Loric Free Games
For a limited time, you can explore the magnificent and myth-filled open world of Egypt.
The weekend is almost here and have we got something for you to play with. To coincide with the 15th anniversary of the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Origins is now free to play for a limited time, from June 16-20 at 16:00 UTC. If you’re up for a trip to Egypt to explore a vast arid land rich in mythology and treasure, here’s your chance.  ...
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Here’s your chance to play Diablo IV early
Jun 13, 2022, 11:33 AM Sacha Loric News
The Diablo IV beta test invitation is live on the game's official website. Get a chance to play the game.
Diablo IV has been one of the most hotly anticipated RPGs in development. After Diablo Immortal’s rather lopsided debut due to predatory microtransactions, fans are looking forward to seeing how good Diablo IV is. Well, here is your chance to find out. Sign Up to Test You may now sign up for the closed beta test at Diablo IV’s official website. Just click the pre-register link then log in to your...
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns showcases Spider-man and release date
Jun 10, 2022, 10:30 AM Sacha Loric News
Marvel's web-slinger isn't the only face showing up in this XCOM-style tactical game.
A flurry of Marvel’s Midnight Suns news hit this week as we close in on the second half of 2022. Firstly, the game releases on October 7. Second, a new trailer confirms rumors Spider-man as a playable character—and he’s just one of the fresh faces we can expect to see. Check out the trailer, which debuted during the Summer Games Fest Showcase:  ...
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