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Samson: A Tyndalston Story – Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, developed by Liquid Swords, is an upcoming single-player game blending vehicular combat and street brawling. Players control Samson McRay in the city of Tyndalston, facing debt and using a combination of fistfights, environmental weapons, and car combat. The game features skill trees, an action point system for mission prioritization, and will launch on PC on April 8th for $24.99, with PC technical features including raytracing and DLSS.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Gets New Developer Diary Discussing its Missions, Jobs and Gameplay Loop
Liquid Swords has released a new developer diary for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, detailing the game's missions, jobs, and gameplay loop. The diary features designer Tommy Rydling and mission designer Donald Young, who explain how players will navigate the crime-ridden city of Tyndalston as the enforcer Samson. The game will feature narrative missions, repeatable jobs for earning cash, and open exploration, with a focus on risk management. Samson: A Tyndalston Story is set to launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 8th, with console ports to follow.
Samson Developer Will “Get Cracking” on Console Versions After PC Release
Liquid Swords studio founder Christofer Sundberg stated that console versions of Samson: A Tyndalston Story are in development but will not be finalized until after the PC release on April 8. While the game is already running on consoles, the team lacks the bandwidth for final development and certification until the PC version is launched. Sundberg did not specify which console platforms the game would be released on.
HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Launching June 18
Square Enix announced that the HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will launch on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a story spanning four ages and various gameplay mechanics including item and accessory equipping. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming game releases and updates.
MapleStory X One-Punch Man Collaboration Live Through April 14
MapleStory is currently hosting a limited-time collaboration event with the One-Punch Man series, allowing players to control Saitama and unlock special rewards. The article also briefly mentions updates for LEGO Party!, positive Steam wishlists for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, pre-orders for Elden Ring Nightreign vinyl, the upcoming Triple-i Initiative Showcase, Funko pop releases for Metaphor: ReFantazio, and the reveal of the space RPG Solar Echoes: Star Fated.
New LEGO Party! Update Brings Bonus Bricks and More
The latest update for LEGO Party!, developed by SMG Studio, LEGO Group, and Fictions, introduces "Bonus Bricks" to Challenge Zones and a new "Bonus Brick Zone" for voting on Golden Bricks. The update also adds over 15 new Minifigures, new 2v2 Minigames for Brick Battles and Minigame Rush, and supports cross-platform play on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Sees 250K+ Steam Wishlists Ahead of April 8 Launch
Liquid Swords' upcoming action title, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, has surpassed 250,000 wishlists on Steam ahead of its April 8 launch. The game, developed by veterans from Avalanche Studios, will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $24.99 and will also be a day-one GeForce NOW title.
Samson Gameplay Trailer Showcases the Hard Knock Life (and Vehicular Mayhem) of Tyndalston
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, developed by Liquid Swords, features a debt-ridden protagonist engaging in bare-knuckle brawling and vehicular mayhem in the city of Tyndalston. The game includes a Rage mode, environmental combat, realistic car damage, eight job types, and over 30 combat arenas. It is set to release on April 8th for PC with a price of $24.99.
GeForce NOW Raises the Game at the Game Developers Conference
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is introducing several updates at the Game Developers Conference, including smoother virtual reality streaming at 90 fps and improved game discovery with labels for Xbox Game Pass and Ubisoft+ subscriptions. New titles like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and CONTROL Resonant are being added to the library, with Fortnite's "Save the World" mode becoming free-to-play. Account linking with GOG is also planned.
Chicory: A Musical Tale Now Available on Bandcamp
An arrangement album for Lena Raine's soundtrack to the indie game Chicory: A Colorful Tale, titled Chicory: A Musical Tale, is now available on Bandcamp. The album features arrangements by Resonant Union with collaborations from various composers and vocalists, exploring diverse musical styles. The project aims to celebrate the game's themes of art and music accessibility.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story’s City and Car Designes Detailed in New Developer Diary
Developer Liquid Swords has released a new developer diary for Samson: A Tyndalston Story, detailing the city and car design processes. Concept artist Piotr Kupsc and vehicle artist Damian Ksiezopolski discuss balancing gameplay with visuals, drawing inspiration from 1990s North Eastern American cities, and the iterative design of the player's car, the Magnum Opus. The game is set to release on PC on April 8th.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Combat and Vehicle Deep Dive Released
Liquid Swords has released a new deep dive video for their upcoming action title, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, showcasing its unique hand-to-hand combat system and vehicle mechanics. The game, which features no firearms and a grounded, brutal combat style, is set to release on PC on April 8. The article also briefly mentions new DLC for Once Upon a KATAMARI, a Lush Cosmetics line inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and reveals for other upcoming games like Kardiya: The Winds of Fate and Petal Runner.
Svenska pc-actionspelet Samson släpps i april
The PC action game Samson, developed by Christofer Sundberg's studio Liquid Swords, is set to release on April 8. The game features a blend of driving and combat, drawing comparisons to Grand Theft Auto and Driver. It will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Just Cause Creator Has A Bleak Take On State Of Gaming
Christofer Sundberg, creator of Just Cause, expressed a bleak outlook on the current state of the video game industry, describing it as "desperate, cowardly, and confused" after a period of over-investment and subsequent layoffs. His new studio, Liquid Swords, is developing a $25 crime game called Samson for PC, launching April 8, on a limited budget after laying off half its team.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Launching April 8
Liquid Swords announced that their action title Samson: A Tyndalston Story will launch for PC on April 8 via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game focuses on physical combat and player choices, with founder Christofer Sundberg emphasizing a deliberate and focused design. Players can wishlist the game and follow its social media channels.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story launches in April
Developer Liquid Swords has announced that their consequence-heavy noir action game, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, will launch on April 8th for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features grounded, physical combat and a city that reacts to the player's decisions, with debt and time being constant pressures.
Thwack, debt-driven driveabrawler Samson's just clocked us with an early April release date-laced punch
Liquid Swords has announced that their debt-driven action game, Samson, will be released on April 8th. The game features brawling combat and car chases, with a focus on environmental destruction and detailed vehicle damage. Samson is available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Store.
