Hideki Kamiya expresses strong interest in reviving the cancelled Scalebound project originally intended for Xbox.
This Monday brings a spotlight onto a potential revival of a game that never quite saw the light of day, along with updates in beloved ongoing franchises.
Scalebound Revival?
Legendary director Hideki Kamiya has suggested he’s resolutely committed to resurrecting Scalebound, a game originally set to be released by PlatinumGames in collaboration with Xbox nearly a decade ago. According to a Eurogamer report, Kamiya is “100% serious” about bringing back this ambitious project. While there’s no official confirmation from either PlatinumGames or Microsoft at this point, Kamiya’s desire to revive this dragon-filled action game may hint at renewed negotiations or a different approach to its development. Scalebound’s cancellation in 2017 was a significant disappointment for many, as it promised an open-world adventure with a unique dragon companion mechanic. Speculation about how a revived version might integrate new technologies and platforms could make this one to watch closely.
Role-Playing Games Take Center Stage
In the realm of role-playing games, a couple of updates have caught attention. The Blood of Dawnwalker, an expansive RPG, is receiving significant coverage. Two GameSpot articles dive into its latest quests, “The Cycle of Love” and the search for “Sanzhani Fairies,” detailing new challenges and rewards that extend gameplay and add to the game’s rich lore. These additions continue to expand the narrative depth and complexity of the game, catering to players who revel in strategic quest completion and exploration.
Meanwhile, Exodus, described as a spiritual successor to the well-loved Mass Effect series, has emerged as a standout experience at Gamescom, as reported by Eurogamer. Developed by Archetype Entertainment, which includes members from the original Mass Effect team, Exodus‘s previews have been met with intrigue. It’s attempting to capture the narrative-driven, character-focused intensity for which its predecessor was acclaimed. With expectations set high, Exodus is certainly a title for fans of sci-fi RPGs to keep in their sights.
Pokémon and Star Wars Updates
Looking at events and expansions,
Pokémon Go‘s “Mega Finale” event has just wrapped up according to Polygon. As expected, it was a hit, featuring rare appearances like the Armored Mewtwo that fans have not seen since 2020. Such events continue to keep the Pokémon Go community engaged and active.
In the galaxy far, far away, the Star Wars franchise sees ongoing expansion into gaming. Polygon reports a new official sequel to Revenge of the Sith has been praised as a “10/10 masterpiece”. Over at Kotaku, EA’s latest release, Star Wars Zero Company, has been reviewed as offering more than a simple XCOM clone experience. It’s noted, however, to be a bit “rough around the edges,” suggesting potential areas for future updates.
All in all, this week’s news underlines ongoing interest in expansive gaming narratives and the enduring allure of reviving lost projects that have lingered in the public’s memory.
