Minority Mindset

I’ve been playing Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the new game from Don’t Nod that came out in February 2024, and it’s seriously good! Everyone seems to love it – it’s got “very positive” reviews on Steam, which is awesome. You play as a ghost hunter, and the cool part is, his wife is a ghost too! She helps him investigate a curse that’s fallen over a village. Basically, we’re trying to figure out how to break the curse, so either she can finally rest, or maybe – just maybe – I can bring her back. It’s a really gripping story!

Pluribus is the first TV show Vince Gilligan has created since Better Call Saul. It features Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, a writer who struggles against a virus that has connected everyone’s minds into a single, shared consciousness.

IGN recently showed off gameplay footage of Wild Blue Skies, specifically the entire second level called ‘Hurricane.’ The video is reminiscent of Star Fox 64, featuring Bowie Stray, a dog pilot, leading his team – Chuck, Roe, and Thorne – through a fierce storm battle. We also get a good sense of the characters, and it’s clear Thorne fills the same role as Slippy Toad from Star Fox 64.

According to Denis Fedorov, CEO of Unfrozen studio, some players have already spent over 200 hours playing the game’s trial version. This is thanks to a random map generator that creates a nearly endless amount of unique gameplay experiences. The developer explains that players can enjoy “dozens or even hundreds of hours” with different map setups without getting repetitive, and this variety is also a key feature of the multiplayer mode.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has always included made-up factions inspired by real historical countries, but it lacked a direct equivalent to the Vikings – until now. The upcoming ‘War Sails’ expansion will introduce the Nords, filling that gap. Naturally, this new faction comes with the ability to engage in naval battles. We’ll soon find out how much the expansion costs, whether our computers can handle it, and most importantly, when we can start raiding and pillaging!

You can purchase Of Ash and Steel for $23.99, but this price includes a 20% discount that lasts for two weeks. After that, the price will increase to $29.99. Check out the launch trailer below for more information from publisher TinyBuild and developer Fire & Frost.

Josee is a powerful, front-line attacker in Code Vein II, ruling over the Sunken City. She uses a two-handed sword and has a special ability called ‘Hound’ that makes her very resistant to interruptions during attacks. Her reveal trailer is similar in style to the recent trailers for Lou MagMell.