Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!
Watch the opening movie from Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
Last week, Koei Tecmo and Gust revealed the opening movie for turn-based RPG Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian, which launches in less than two weeks. The game is set in the same world as Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, but with an original story and new protagonists. The opening movie features the game’s theme song, Corridor of Wish, performed by reche.
Hallfein was a prosperous town thanks to its mining and trade, but after a mysterious tragedy, most of its residents vanished. It becomes a restricted area, and for years, access was forbidden to anyone except investigators. When the restrictions are lifted, plans are in place to restore the town. Rias and Slade return to Hallfein; Rias wants to restore her grandfather’s shop, and Slade hopes to learn about items left to him by his father. Both want to know why everyone vanished. The game features strategic timeline command battles, simple yet deep alchemy synthesis, shop management, and random dungeons.
Developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch worldwide on September 26 . A PlayStation 4 version will also be available in Japan.
Meet Mega Malamar, a new Mega-Evolved Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A
The Pokémon Company released a video last week that introduces prospective players to Mega Malamar, a Mega Evolution of the Overturning Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. It also revealed details regarding Mega Malamar, whose brain has been enlarged as a result of Mega Evolution. The Dark/Psychic Pokémon is 2.9 m tall and weighs 69.8 kg. Its enhanced psychic power overflows from its body, creating a bright glow. The vivid light further amplifies its hypnotic abilities, resulting in a terrifying power that can freely overwrite the personalities and memories of others.
The Pokémon Company provided more information, stating: Its glowing, undulating tendrils are able to pick up on the feelings of those around it. It prefers battling with efficiency, using its powerful intellect to analyze the situation with levelheadedness as it fights. Mega Malamar views others—even Pokémon Trainers—as its pawns. If it disagrees with an order given to it by a Trainer, it will sometimes respond by hypnotizing them, making this an incredibly difficult Pokémon to interact with.
Developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be released for Switch and Switch 2 on October 16.
Matchmaking sim Love, Ghostie is coming to Nintendo Switch
Prepare for a warm and cozy Halloween with Love, Ghostie, a matchmaking sim about a ghost whose job is to help the 12 residents of your manor fall in love with one another. (That’s 66 unique storylines!) The game is already available for PC via Steam, and it will launch for Nintendo Switch at the beginning of October.
The game’s features, from its developer, include:
- Create Any Romance You Want — Every resident is shippable with every other resident!
- Resurrect Some Joy in a Stranger’s Life — Set residents up on (not-so) secret dates, help decorate their rooms, and send them on tasks to lift their spirits!
- Help Someone Find Their BOO — As residents get closer to each other, you’ll unlock adorable relationship scenes. Every pair of residents has their own unique story!
- Play With People’s Hearts — Unlockable minigames deepen resident relationships and boost resident happiness!
- Large Combination of Couples — With a total of 12 residents, discover 66 combinations of couples with unique storylines!
Developed and published by Janbeh Games, Love, Ghostie will be released for Nintendo Switch on October 1.
Capybara survival game Extremely Powerful Capybaras launches for consoles this month
Beloved roguelite bullet heaven game Extremely Powerful Capybaras will be released for consoles later this month, including all the content of the PC version (yes, that means the Cursed Gardens update). Step into the paws of the surprisingly powerful capybara. Play alone or with up to three friends and unleash mayhem while blasting through waves of enemies, collecting powerful weapons, and sticking ridiculous evolutions.
The game’s features, from its publisher, include:
- Capybaras, Assemble — Unleash the capy-power with a diverse range of capybara heroes, each boasting unique classes, weapons, and combat styles! Whether you’re a mighty Warrior or a melodious Bard, prepare to face hordes of enemies in style!
- Solo or Squad up — Are you a lone capy-warrior or a squad commander? Take on the adventure solo or team up with your capy-comrades through Online or Local Co-op for a fur-ocious fight!
- Stack It Your Way — Every run brings a fresh set of randomized skills and passives! Pick the perfect combo to complement your capy-build and make each run a unique and thrilling experience. Mix, match, and conquer!
- Capy-Coins and Custom Builds — Earn coins and visit the Upgrade Shop to exchange your well-earned coins for powerful ability upgrades. Enhance your gameplay, optimize your strategies, and unleash even greater capy-chaos!
- The Cursed Gardens — Launch day content includes all major updates from the PC sku, including new monsters, elite enemies and trap-ridden arenas.
Developed by Studio Bravarda and published by PM Studios, Extremely Powerful Capybaras will be released for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series on September 25.
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