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By: Evan1Sonic. Today marks the second anniversary of Elevate Games, and with it, I’m bringing some changes to what we do in order to help grow our future. Expect bigger and better articles from us with less content output overall. A piece of wisdom I keep thinking back to is the phrase quality over quantity. While for the longest time, I’ve tried to do both with our content at Elevate Games, the more I work on projects and continue to keep up the same cadence of posting, the more I realize I can’t do both without sacrificing one. So with that in mind, from this point on, expect to see less content output on the website. I’m still writing and will continue to do so, but from now on, it’ll be on better pieces of content and more opinion pieces. I have a couple of big articles that I’m nearly finished with, and those will be a taste of what to expect from the future of Elevate Games. A focus on what I desire to create over the normal formats and patterns is something I’m goin...

Blasphemous 2 is a side-scrolling adventure game from The Game Kitchen. I’ve finished this game and had a really great time with it. Good helpings of Soulslike and Metroidvania, Blasphemous 2 is an excellent sequel full of tight gameplay and dripping in an often sickening style. With additions such as new weapons and a bevy of slight improvements, this adventure is a step up from its predecessor. While the narrative of this adventure wasn’t very compelling to me, being someone who hasn’t played the first title, aside from a few moments that will stand out clearly in my mind, there's a lot to dig into and enjoy, especially if you are a fan of deep lore and backstories. The highlight of my experience was the incredible gameplay that rarely got repetitive. This is a brutally hard game that will stop at nothing to give you a challenging fight. Twisted bosses are the real stars of the show. With distinctive attack patterns and imposing abilities, they put yo...

From Sea of Stars to Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice, here's every game coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in August By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you have a subscription to PlayStation Plus, then you can download and play these games for free. You will only be unable to play them if they leave the subscription in the future. The descriptions of these games are from the PlayStation Blog post revealing what games are coming to the Game Catalog this month. Now for the games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month. These games will all be available for Extra and Premium members to download and play starting on August 15th. Sea of Stars - PS4 and PS5 is an RPG game from Sabotage. “Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist kn...

It’s Sunday, which means it's time to talk about all the newest gaming news this week By: Evan1Sonic. This week has been a big one for news, with news from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live, Ghostrunner 2 locking in an October release date, and more. News from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live. The Gamescom Opening Night Live event that aired live on August 22nd featured a sizeable number of games. Some examples of those include Mortal Kombat 1 and Starfield. A few other highlights comprise of Sonic Superstars locking in an October 17th, 2023 release date, the gameplay reveal of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Tekken 8 being revealed to be coming on January 26th, 2024. A surprise was the reveal and confirmation that Little Nightmares 3 and Streets of Rogue 2 will both be launching in 2024. To round out the event, a new Alan Wake 2 trailer premiered, along with confirming the new release date of October 27th, 2023. This lengthy gaming event provided a fine ...

From Everspace 2 to Gris, here are all the games coming to Game Pass in the second half of August By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you are subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate (or Game Pass), then you will be able to play these games until they leave Xbox Game Pass in the far future. You also won't be able to play these games if you are not subscribed to Game Pass in the future, but if you leave and return to Game Pass, these games will be waiting for you unless they have left the service. The descriptions of these games are from the Xbox Wire post revealing what games are coming to the service this month. Now on with the games! Everspace 2 (Cloud and Xbox Series X/S) is an action-RPG game from Rockfish Games. “Step into the pilot seat in this fast-paced single-player space shooter where brutal challenges stand between you and epic loot. Embark on a sci-fi adventure where massive, handcrafted areas are packed with secrets, puzzles, and perils! Level up, craft, and loo...

Developer: The Game Kitchen Publisher: Team17 Release: August 24th, 2023 Reviewed on: Switch. Also On: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. By: Evan1Sonic. Good helpings of Soulslike and Metroidvania, Blasphemous 2 is an excellent sequel full of tight gameplay and dripping in an often sickening style. Stunning 16-bit pixel art and an ambiguous and often hazy story are just the tip of the gothic iceberg. With additions such as new weapons and a bevy of slight improvements, this adventure is a step up from its predecessor. In this dark 2D side-scrolling adventure, you play as The Penitent One, a being with what appears to be a screw for a head. In your quest to end your suffering, you must set out to defeat big bosses and, along the way, uncover some long-forgotten secrets. Having not played the first Blasphemous title, I wasn’t that drawn to the narrative of this sequel; however, I found that nearly everything in this world has a backstory and its own lore. While the story wasn...

It’s Sunday, which means it's time to talk about all the newest gaming news this week By: Evan1Sonic. This week has been a somewhat steady one for news, with Final Fantasy: Ever Crisis locking in a September release date, Lollipop Chainsaw Repop getting delayed, and more. This week’s Sunday Scoops is a shorter Speedy Scoops version of the usual format. Speedy Scoops takes over this week's Sunday Scoops, which means it's time to share some quick news headlines from various stories. Final Fantasy: Ever Crisis launches for iOS and Android on September 7th, 2023 . The TMNT: The Last Ronin video game was officially revealed earlier this week . Lollipop Chainsaw Repop has been delayed to 2024 . Telltale Games has acquired video tech company Flavourworks . Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Ill was revealed to be released on November 10th, 2023 . Pokémon Training Card Game and Stadium 2 have been added to Nintendo Switch Online and Online + Expansion Pack . Release Roundup ...

  From A Short Hike to Everspace 2, here are all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in August By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you are subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate (or Game Pass), then you will be able to play these games until they leave Xbox Game Pass in the far future. You also won't be able to play these games if you are not subscribed to Game Pass in the future, but if you leave and return to Game Pass, these games will be waiting for you unless they have left the service. The descriptions of these games are from the Xbox Wire post revealing what games are coming to the service this month. Now on with the games! A Short Hike (Cloud, Console, PC) is an adventure game from Adamgryu. “Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.” This gam...

Blue Fire is an action-adventure platformer game from ROBI Studios. “Evil forces have taken over the world of Penumbra. They need a warrior of light and darkness! Embark on a journey to explore temples filled with 3D platforming challenges, battle wild enemies, and go on side quests. Master the art of movement as you face increasingly challenging Void Puzzles and unlock the secrets that will save the day.” This game is available from August 1st to August 31st. Inertial Drift is a racing game from Level 91 Entertainment. “Can you master the perfect drift? Drive through a 90s retro future in this arcade racing game that leverages a unique handling model and twin-stick drift mechanices. Choose from 16 unique cars across 20 wild tracks to tear through the neon streets. Rev up your skills in single-player story move and then prove you’re the best in multiplayer.” This game is available from August 1st to August 31st. In case you missed it, this is the final lineup for Xbox’s Ga...

From PGA Tour 2K23 to Death’s Door, here's every game coming to PlayStation Plus in August By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you have a subscription to PlayStation Plus, then for a limited time, you can get and download these games for free. You will only be unable to play them if you don't have the subscription in the future, but if you leave and return, they will be waiting for you. The descriptions of these games are from the PlayStation Blog post revealing what games are coming to Plus this month. All of the games listed below will be available to claim from August 1st to September 4th, 2023, as long as you are a PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, or Premium member. Now on with the games! PGA Tour 2K23 is a sports game from HB Studios. “Take your skills on the PGA Tour and become the next FedExCup Champion as you compete against Tour pros and establish new rivalries. For the first time, play as male and female pros including Tiger Woods, in online and local...