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As a long-time fan of the first *Outward*, I’m super excited about *Outward 2*. The developers at Nine Dots Studio have said they’re finally able to fully realize the game they originally envisioned – a really believable and immersive adventurer experience. They’ve kept what made the first game special, but they’ve seriously upgraded things like combat, how much you feel like you *are* your character, and the character creator. They started working on *Outward* way back in 2015 with a Kickstarter, and even with a small team, they created something amazing. They really listened to player feedback after the first game and delivered what we wanted with the DLC. Now, with *Outward 2*, they’re building on that foundation, staying true to the core vision players loved, but making everything – the graphics, the immersion, and especially the combat – much, much better.

Players will experience dynamic turn-based battles where they can manipulate time, link attacks, and cleverly outsmart opponents. The game introduces Rin, a ninja from the year 2400 with the power to create illusions and masterfully wield blades, disrupting the normal flow of combat. Players will also explore unique settings like Himmenheim, a prehistoric town where Vikings and dinosaurs coexist, and the gritty cyberpunk world of 2400 AD.

During last month’s Gamescom, XboxEra’s Jon Clarke reported that Microsoft and Asus were considering lowering prices by covering some of the cost. Tom Henderson from Insider Gaming confirmed this was the idea “at the time,” but it seems they weren’t able to follow through with it for unknown reasons. This likely explains why a price wasn’t revealed with the release date.

You can choose from two fighting styles: Dragon of Dojima and Ryukyu. While it’s not a huge selection, Dragon of Dojima has been completely updated and offers the most moves of any game in the series. Ryukyu style focuses on weapon combat, letting you quickly switch between weapons for powerful attacks inspired by Okinawan martial arts.

The post includes a picture of his gear, but it mostly suggests how his abilities and skill upgrades will work rather than giving specific details. The character’s use of two weapons fits the gunslinger theme, and there’s also a possible connection to necromancy, which is a cool idea considering Vex’s focus on summoning things.

While the game shares some similarities with *No More Heroes*, it offers a wider range of weapons, including everything from huge swords to staff weapons that can split apart. You can also equip Romeo with gauntlets, a gun that fires powerful charged shots, a beam rifle, and many other tools. With so much happening at once, it can be a bit overwhelming, so be prepared!

I just saw the first preview for the final season of *My Hero Academia*, and it’s set to premiere on October 4th! They’ve revealed the title of the first episode, “Toshinori Yagi: Rising Origin.” The preview shows a glimpse of the climactic battle, featuring Armored All Might facing off against All For One – it looks like the war is finally reaching its peak. You can check it out on the anime’s official social media pages.

As reported by *Deadline*, *One Battle After Another* earned $22.4 million in the U.S. during its opening weekend and $48.5 million worldwide. Though lower than other Warner Bros. successes this year, this is the biggest opening weekend of director Anderson’s career. Now, the focus shifts to whether the movie can earn back its $130-140 million production cost.

Fans have been asking us to bring the classic game *Blood* to consoles for six years, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’re finally making it happen,” said Larry Kuperman, VP of Business Development at Nightdive Studios. “Working with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Atari, we can now meet that demand. And we’re not just releasing the original; *Blood: Refreshed Supply* is the ultimate version of the game, with improvements and new content from Nightdive Studios.

Here is an overview of the game, via Humble Games: