If today’s State of Play from PlayStation wasn’t sufficient gaming information, Konami was scorching in its heels with its personal showcase. The Press Begin stream confirmed off seems to be at a handful of Konami video games, with new trailers and particulars. This is a rundown of every little thing we noticed.
All the pieces Proven At The Konami Press Begin Stream
Silent Hill: Townfall
Launch Date: September 24
Motoi Okamoto, Silent Hill sequence producer, teed up a brand new trailer displaying off the sport’s creators and forged. Author/director Jon McKellan tells the story of how he forged Jovan Adepo as Simon after seeing his efficiency in Three Physique Drawback, how Terry O’Quinn (Misplaced) was his dream casting for the sport (he did an impression of O’Quinn in an early teaser) and the way the studio was excited to reunite with Kezia Burrows, who labored with developer Display screen Burn Interactive on 2019’s Statement.
For extra on the sport, check out our thoughts from a Summer Game Fest demo.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Launch Date: October 15
This new footage of Belmont’s Curse supplies a have a look at some new talents and weapons Rose can equip, however it additionally confirmed off a trio of formidable new bosses. It seems to be simply pretty much as good because it did when I played it in France back in June.
Wai Wai World Craft
Launch Date: TBA
This sport has you create ranges for a 3D platformer utilizing a 3D block grid system. You may create ranges, share them on-line, and compete for top scores. The trailer principally exhibits off gameplay on cellular units and PCs. It additionally consists of crossovers with Castlevania and Contra, and I would not be stunned to see extra crossovers with different Konami franchises.
eFootball Kick Off!
Launch Date: Out Now
A brand new trailer for the Change 2 sport that teases a Leagues mode, which comes out this Autumn, was proven.
Undertaking Zircon
Launch Date: TBA
This roguelike deckbuilder was introduced in September 2023 as Konami’s first “Web3 challenge.” Immediately’s trailer confirmed off some new gameplay, but when its present iteration consists of any blockchain-based components, immediately’s footage didn’t point out it, and it is excluded from the sport’s steam web page. It combines strategic and narrative components, and the story has a number of endings relying in your actions through the marketing campaign.
Rev. Noir
Launch Date: 2027
That is one among Konami’s headliners, and it seems to be like a giant swing into the action-RPG style. Rev. Noir follows Asch and his companions as they try to finish Lightfall, a disaster that turns folks into blight husks, killing them. On this world, folks additionally reside in keeping with their Astral Ordinances, and whereas many individuals settle for them with out query whereas the world is peaceable, Lightfall’s return adjustments issues. Asch Finé, and the remainder of their companions embark on a journey subsequent 12 months on PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Rhapsody in Scarlet
Launch Date: TBA
Revealed throughout immediately’s State of Play, the Press Play showcase provides one other have a look at Rhapsody in Scarlet. Co-Producer Takanori Murayama reveals the protagonist, Ellie Myer, is performed by Cherami Leigh in English, whereas her Japanese VO might be offered by Akari Kito. In the meantime, Ilya, a supporting character, might be voiced by Hannah Grace, with a Japanese efficiency from Saori Onishi. Murayama additionally shares a bit extra in regards to the sport’s fight, hinting at customizable combat-based gameplay. The trailer exhibits footage of Rhapsody in Scarlet’s New York Metropolis, and features a jazz efficiency from Soil & “Pimp” classes and singer Emi Meyer.