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In Greak: Memories of Azur the player joins siblings Greak, Adara, and Raydel as they flee the deadly invasion of their home.
Each sibling boasts unique abilities that will assist in their journey; Greak offers up agility and the ability to fit where others will not, Adara wields arcane magic to devastating effect, and Raydel has skill in battle and specialised gear that make him a formidable foe.
The player will need to alternate seamlessly between the three siblings to best navigate the beautiful yet hostile world of Azur, taking on the enemy Urlags as they attempt to survive.
Thoughts:
It's the hand-drawn art and animation that really stands out for the title giving the feel of an animated film to fully immerse yourself into the captivating narrative around family, home and union.
Because each of the sibling's power is unique it will make you really need to think when attempting to solve the intricate puzzles that will block your path as you play through the world of Azur.
The soundtrack is amazing, to build the atmosphere even more the developers used a live orchestra to create a specific mood for the adventure.
Availability:
Greak: Memories of Azur is available to preorder at Australian retailers on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X, releasing 17th August.
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The Aussie mascot platformer is busting out of the digital realm with a bonza BOX! Krome Studios and U&I Entertainment are proud to announce TY the Tasmanian Tiger™ HD is shipping out to Australian retailers on 15th October.
Originally published by Electronic Arts in 2002, this classic character platformer is enjoying a modern comeback. “Everyone worldwide will have the opportunity to hold a physical copy,” shares Felipe Rojo, Head of Partnerships of U&I Entertainment. "We’re excited by the opportunity to bring TY the Tasmanian Tiger to stores.”
Thanks to a tremendously successful Kickstarter campaign, fans helped bring TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD to Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, and PlayStation®4. Now, physical copies will be available to keep or give to a mate.
Robert Walsh, Krome’s CEO continues, “Exclusive to Nintendo Switch, a special bundle will also include TY the Tasmanian Tiger™ 2: Bush Rescue™ HD digital download, and a collectible boomerang-shaped USB with bonus digital content.”
TY the Tasmanian Tiger is Krome Studios' charming Australiana-themed video game that debuted for Nintendo GameCube™, Xbox™, and PlayStation®2 systems. Krome Studios was a finalist of the Australian Game Developer Association annual awards with Best Handheld Game, Best Game Audio, and Outstanding Visual Arts.
Steve Stamatiadis, Krome Studio’s Creative Director shares, “I’m honoured to think that 20 years later, fans of the series will be able to enjoy copies in hand and proudly displayed on a shelf, and that includes me!”
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Australian legends of the mash-up scene Mashd N Kutcher have released a track sampling all manner of gaming sounds, from the click of a keyboard to the pow-pow and screeches of first-person shooters and racing titles, the MNK boys have mixed up a banger that listeners can find on the Turtle Beach SoundCloud.
The track, WHEN U COLLAB WITH TURTLE BEACH, samples sounds from the world of gaming, including peripheral sounds such as keypresses, headset jacks and some of their favourite games.
Clocking in at just over three minutes, MNK leaned into their childhoods to create a retro electronic grunge vibe to give the track a boss battle feel which aims to soothe the itchy trigger fingers of gamers from all walks of life while demonstrating the breadth of aural dynamism available to gamers on a daily basis.
The collab is to celebrate the launch of the new Recon 500 headsets from Turtle Beach that deliver pretty stunning sound and are available now.
Country Manager for Turtle Beach, Jeremy Cox, says:
“We’re all about gaming audio, and with the launch of our next-level Recon 500 headsets we wanted to work with Aussie legends Mashd N Kutcher to create something we’d not attempted before: Music.
The boys who brought us lockdown cheers with Get On the Beers absolutely sMashd it out of the park with WHEN U COLLAB WITH TURTLE BEACH and we’re in awe of what they’ve achieved with just a few gaming sounds.”
Sidenote, if you missed "Get on the Beers" check this out.
Matt, one half of Mashd N Kutcher, says:
“A huge portion of our audience are gamers, so we’ve relished the chance to create music made from sounds they’d hear every day. WHEN U COLLAB WITH TURTLE BEACH is, for lack of a better word, a banger and listening to it through Recon 500s is a real treat. We’re interested to see how gamers respond to the track, so have a listen and let us know what you think on socials!”
With more than forty years of gaming audio expertise behind the brand, Turtle Beach leads the industry through continuous innovation in both design and manufacturing, and the Recon 500 headset maintains this tradition.
You can check out more on the Recon 500 headsets at the Turtle Beach website but listen to this incredible piece of music created just using gaming sounds here Mashd N Kutcher’s track is free to listen to via the Turtle Beach SoundCloud.
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The Nintendo Switch family is about to gain a new addition. Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will launch on 8th October with a suggested retail price of AU$539.95, giving players another option for how they want to play the vast library of games on Nintendo Switch.
Check out the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) – announcement trailer announcing the new console.
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) has a similar overall size to the Nintendo Switch console, but with a larger, vibrant 7-inch OLED screen with vivid colours and high contrast. Nintendo Switch (OLED model) also features a wide adjustable stand for tabletop mode, a new dock with a wired LAN port for stable online play, 64GB of internal storage, and onboard speakers with enhanced audio for handheld and tabletop play. Just like Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) allows users to play on the TV and share the detachable Joy-Con controllers for out-of-the-box multiplayer fun.
And just like both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) can be taken on the go to enjoy its play-anywhere versatility. A Nintendo Switch Carrying Case & Screen Protector set for Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will also be available with a suggested retail price of AU$29.95.
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) launches on 8th October, the same day as Metroid Dread, which is a direct sequel to Metroid Fusion and the newest entry in the 2D Metroid saga that kicked off with the original Metroid on NES. With the vibrant OLED screen, embarking on the latest adventure of intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in Metroid Dread will feel even more immersive.
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) will let users experience enhancements in all three play modes:
TV mode: Place the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) console into the dock to play Nintendo Switch games on the TV. By using the built-in wired LAN port, users can enjoy another way to connect online in TV mode.
Tabletop mode: Flip the stand on the back of the console and use the console’s screen to play multiplayer games using the two included Joy-Con controllers right out of the box. The wide adjustable stand makes for a solid and sturdy foundation. It also allows players to freely tilt the console with more range on the viewing angle, so it’s easier to see the screen.
Handheld mode: Users can bring the console wherever they go in handheld mode and play local* or online** multiplayer with friends. The 7-inch OLED screen provides vivid colour and high contrast.
When the console launches, it will come in two colour options:
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) white set, which features White Joy-Con controllers, a black main unit and a white dock.
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) neon red/neon blue set, which features Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers, a black main unit and a black dock.
All previously released Joy-Con controllers for Nintendo Switch are compatible with this new model. Additionally, Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is compatible with the full library of Nintendo Switch games.
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