When Stellar Blade launched on PlayStation 5 in April 2024, it was very well-received by critics. The game currently has an average score of 81 from top critics on OpenCritic, with 81% of critics recommending it. Dalton Cooper from TopMob gave Stellar Blade a 9 out of 10, highlighting its exciting combat, impressive boss battles, and extensive customization. He noted that the game’s side quests could be improved, but overall praised its over-the-top style.
Tune in to the livestream on YouTube on April 18th to learn about the future of Goddess of Victory: Nikke! The stream will reveal what’s planned for 2026 and announce the winners of the fourth global popularity poll (you can still vote!). Winning characters will receive rewards, and the most popular character overall will get a brand new costume and theme song.
We’ve seen early artwork hinting at the second game’s setting – ruined, plant-covered buildings inspired by the city of Chongqing, China – but haven’t had many details. However, a recent interview suggests a full reveal could be coming soon. According to the CEO of Shift Up, they’re waiting to share more until the game is polished and ready to show off.
Sweepstakes also use random number generators, but work a little differently. Instead of relying on how often a ‘lever’ is pulled, winners are chosen based on how many entries there are. These entries are usually earned through free activities, bonus points, or special deals. While the underlying math is still about chance, the way results are shown is different for sweepstakes players.
The director will guide you through it.
Crimson Desert is a large, open-world adventure game similar to Red Dead Redemption 2 and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Because players will spend a significant amount of time with the characters, a compelling story and well-developed personalities are essential to the game’s success. The characters are truly at the heart of the experience.
The latest trailer for the action game Tides of Annihilation, celebrating the Year of the Horse, shows the protagonist, Gwendolyn, just missing her train. Luckily, another one quickly arrives, pulled by three ghostly horses.
Lycoris Recoil, much like Nikke, centers around exciting gun battles. The story follows Takina Inoue and Chisato Nishigiki, two teenagers who secretly work for a government anti-terrorism unit while pretending to be normal high school students. They’re known by the codenames ‘Lycoris,’ and when they’re not fighting crime, they also run a cafe.
According to GameMeca and Automaton, Hyung-tae Kim, the CEO of Shift Up and director of Stellar Blade, stated at a recent economic summit in South Korea that artificial intelligence could be crucial for the country to stay competitive with China and the United States. He also noted that a large part of Shift Up’s player base is outside of Korea, and often competes with products from China.
NIKKE stood out from other games by forging its own path instead of simply imitating popular RPGs. Its unique design choices were so innovative that they soon became an inspiration for other developers in the industry.