【Weekly Highlights】"Absolute Zone Zero" confirmed to appear in TGS "Legend of Seven: The War of Light and Darkness" is officially open beta at the end of the month!
It's this week's [Weekly News] column again, let's take a look at the big events in the game circle this week!
Japan's first sentencing case for public game video completed
It may affect the game live broadcast and video industry in the future
According to Japan's Asahi Shimbun, online video producer Shinobu Yoshida (53) was sentenced today to 2 years in prison, suspended for 5 years, and fined 1 million yen by the Sendai District Court (Judge Koichi Nakamura) for publishing game videos without authorization and violating copyright law. This is the first case in Japan to be convicted for posting a gameplay video.
The defendants are accused of circulating three videos on YouTube between September 2019 and May 2020, including the ending of the adventure game "Gate of Destiny: Love of Wings" and a clipped version of the "Spy" cartoon, all without authorization and infringing copyright. At the public trial, the defendant explained that his motive was interest in sharing his creations with others. However, prosecutors believe that this is a malicious act that harms the sale of genuine products and the rights and interests of content creators.
E3 change of organizer
The venue will also be changed in the future
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which has been planning E3, the world's largest electronic entertainment show, for years, announced on September 8 that it had officially terminated its partnership with organizer ReedPop. The E3 2023 show, originally planned for ReedPop, was supposed to be a gaming industry event, but unfortunately, the plan failed to generate enough interest to show the full picture and influence of the gaming industry, leading to the decision to terminate the partnership.
E3, the highly anticipated global gaming industry event, was held for the first time since the pandemic and was originally scheduled to take place in 2023 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. However, due to the lack of participation, the preparations for the exhibition were significantly affected, and in the end, the two sides had to abandon the cooperation plan.
Regarding the future, ESA confirmed that E3 will not be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in 2024, and whether the show will continue and specific arrangements will be announced in the future. ESA plans to completely reinvent the E3 gaming experience in 2025, hoping to recapture the attention of game enthusiasts and the industry around the world.
It should be noted that ESA is the trade association of the American game industry, participated in the US Supreme Court case, and was ultimately ruled that video games are a form of media protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. As senior members of the association, major game companies such as Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony will continue to support ESA's efforts in the important work of dealing with public and government relations and policy advocacy. Looking ahead, the gaming industry will be closely watching the development of E3 in the hope of witnessing its revival of importance on the global stage.
Master is once again ushering in a massive free update
The new content offers over 15 hours of gameplay
The Chinese-style action game Master has announced the release of a free ultimate update, marking the fifth major free update after a year and a half of the game's release. This update brings players more challenges, new maps, and up to 15 hours of gameplay. The update has been launched on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms, and has opened historically low discounts on major platforms, with a discounted price of only 83.4 yuan.
Last spring, Master was released on all major gaming platforms, followed by the introduction of "Arena Mode", which further expanded the boundaries of the game and introduced more new maps that allow players to venture through familiar and unfamiliar landscapes, whether it's a bright moon or snowy night traffic.
In the game, players will face familiar thugs, bosses, and unexpected new opponents with them in fierce battles. Today's return, the youthful chivalry, dashing fists and feet, as always exciting. But it is some unexpected plot developments that may add new variables to the path of revenge in "Master".
This update adds 6 new dynamic arenas, 75 exciting challenges, and a range of exciting gameplay and cheat options. Traverse story-filled streets and take your martial arts skills to the fullest in a cinematic battle journey.
The official said: "Keep it up! You'll face zombie-like enemies and recreate classic martial arts scenes. An environment full of interactive choices will constantly test your reflexes and strategies. How you tackle these unprecedented challenges is entirely up to you! It is reported that the development team noticed that the player community was eager for more challenges, so they deliberately designed this update to satisfy those experienced players. No matter how you choose to practice martial arts, you can relive your favorite battle moments to your liking. Choose your favorite outfit in the Arena Custom Mode and use the playmaster editor to create your own gaming experience. Don't forget that you'll only be able to unlock new challenges until you've successfully completed your previous challenges.
"Harvest Day" will open beta on September 8
Mainly server stress testing
World-renowned game studio Starbreeze is excited to announce that the highly anticipated co-op multiplayer game Harvest Day 3 will be available on Steam and Xbox Series S|, from September 8 to September 11Common beta testing on the X platform. In this test, invited players will have the opportunity to experience exciting missions such as classic bank robberies, while the Notorious Level Cap will be increased to Level 22 and the Weapon Level Cap will reach Level 8.
It's worth noting that the main goal of this test is to put pressure on the game server, so the team will try to invite as many players as possible to participate in the test. Players can easily participate by simply going to Steam and selecting "Join PAYDAY 3 Playtest" during the beta or searching for PAYDAY 3 in the Xbox Insider Hub.
In Harvest Day 3, players will once again take on the role of notorious members Dallas, Hoston, Wolf and Cynes as they travel to New York for a series of thrilling heist missions. As times change, the game will explore the impact of emerging technologies and criminal modus operandi, including cryptocurrencies and the dark web.
Mihayou's new work "Zone Zero" is confirmed to appear on TGS
The year in which Mihayou exhibits the most works ever
Mihayou officially announced on September 4 that it will participate in the "Tokyo Game Show 2023" (TGS2023), bringing a series of exciting offline and online events to gamers. The show will include the latest information releases, stage performances and game demos for games such as Genshin, Honkai: Star Dome Railway, Honkai 3rd, Undecided Event Book, and Zone Zero. Therefore TGS2023 it will be the year in which Mihayou has the most works ever exhibited.
On the TGS2023, "Honkai 3rd", which debuted offline, will conduct developer interviews as stage performances and provide the latest undisclosed information; The women-to-love suspense game Undecided Event Book will offer visitors special merchandise, with booth design inspired by the second anniversary and special highlights such as character standing.
The highly anticipated new game, Zone Zero, will also be on display at the show, with a demo area for the game. The demo area is themed around the "shuffle" video store in the game, where visitors can not only buy merchandise, but also enjoy life-size character standing cards and take photos with cosers. It is reported that the game will be introduced in depth in a network special program that starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 22.
"Seven Deadly Sins: War of Light and Darkness" national service is about to be launched
Set for September 26, reservations are now open
Known as the comic book ceiling, the national server of "The Legend of Seven: The War of Light and Darkness" will be launched on September 26 without deletion, and after many rounds of closed testing, the game has won unanimous praise among players. Up to now, Station B and Taptap have received high scores of 9.5 and 8.2 respectively, indicating that players are looking forward to the launch of the game.
"The Legend of Seven: The Battle of Light and Darkness" has long attracted attention in overseas markets, won awards such as Google Play's 2019 Most Innovative Game and 2020 Best Battle Game, and has maintained tens of millions of active players around the world, with a Google Store rating of 4.3 points.
The game is also highly anticipated in China, with high-quality products and sincere operation attitude towards players, it has successfully won the love of players in the mainland market, and the reputation of players continues to be full of praise.
"The Legend of Seven: Battle of Light and Darkness" innovatively adopts the "Seven Deadly Sins" gameplay, which makes players interested in game strategy. Each character has unique skills and stunt cards, and players need to choose between using skill cards, stunt cards, or moving orders to craft high-star cards in three actions per turn. This strategic gameplay gives players a sense of satisfaction.
In addition, the main story of the game is highly faithful to the original work, using high-quality animation and CG performances to immerse players in the world of the game. The plot and combat links of the game are cleverly integrated, which increases the player's sense of substitution.
The game's benefits are also very generous, with many benefits such as check-ins, hero paths, and chapter packs greatly improved. The national server will also open a luxurious server opening activity during the undeleted online period, providing players with rich resource rewards and card drawing opportunities.
Now, Legend of Seven: A Clash of Light and Darkness is available for pre-order events, allowing players to earn a variety of rewards during the Common Beta to get their game started.
Very brief news this week
1. Because G Fat is not finished, Dota 2 announced that the tenth anniversary event has been extended to September 18.
2. The number of players of "Starry Sky" exceeded 6 million, which is the best starting result in the history of Company B.
3. Vampire: Escape Blood 2 is developed by The Chinese Room and launched in the fall of 2024.
4. The new season of "Torchlight: Infinite" "Eternal Labyrinth" has been officially launched on September 8.
5. Epic CEO backs AI apps for game development Accused Steam of removing the game.
6. Larian has begun work on a new game, and Baldur 3 will have a separate team in charge.
7. On September 6, the "July 2023 Game Industry Report: China's game market sales revenue in July was 28.6 billion, and mobile games increased by 50% year-on-year"
8. Bilibili's well-known mobile game "Shine! Youjun Girl ("Horse Racing Girl" national uniform) was removed from the shelves on September 8, the specific reason has not yet been officially announced.
9) Epic Free Game of the Week: Spelldrifter.