MomoCon, the Southeast's premier gaming and anime expo, has unveiled its initial lineup of guests for its 2024 event, scheduled for May 24-27, 2024 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Scott Weinger (Full House, Kingdom Hearts, Scrubs, Fuller House) and Linda Larkin (Runaway Bride, Kingdom Hearts, GTA V, Ralph Breaks The Internet), the iconic lead voices of Aladdin and Jasmine in the 1992 animated Disney classic, are among the first guests announced for meet and greets and panels at MomoCon 2024.
Alongside the celebrated actors, ANX Kpop Battles return for a “Solo Classic” bash inviting fans to dance their hearts out to their favorite Kpop tunes, with cosplay highly encouraged. Bebop Bounty Big Band will host an electrifying, interstellar musical journey mixing visuals from the
iconic anime series with jazz, rock, and blues to create a fusion that will transport fans to a futuristic world of bounty hunters and space adventures.
Other confirmed guests include Jodi Benson (The Little Mermaid, Flubber, A Bug’s Life, Hercules, Toy Story 2, Enchanted), Steve Blum (Starfield, Diablo IV, The Callisto Protocol, Valorant, Shazam!), Zeno Robinson (Pokémon, Attack on Titan, Cris Tales, Scarlet Nexus), A.J. Beckles (Street Fighters 6, Saints Row, Lost Ark, Genshin Impact), Erica Lindbeck (Rick and Morty, Spider-Man 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, My Hero Academia), Sarah-Nicole Robles (Encanto, The Resident, Carmen Sandiego, The Fosters), and many more.
Momocon will continue to announce new guests in the lead up to the convention. All confirmed 2024 guests can be found on the official MomoCon website, and an official schedule and events will be revealed closer to the event.
“As a lifelong Disney fan, having the iconic Aladdin voice actors at MomoCon fills my heart with absolute joy,” said Jess Merriman, MomoCon Co-Founder. “Their movie defined the childhoods of millions and getting to meet the people that brought the film to life is pure magic.”
Blacknut Cloud Gaming (@Blacknut_Games) and SOEDESCO Publishing (@SOEDESCO) announced a new licensing partnership to bring 10 new games including Truck Driver, Defunct, Airoheart, Saint Kotar, and more to the Blacknut catalog.
Independent video game developer, publisher, and distributor SOEDESCO and cloud gaming content service provider Blacknut sign a new licensing partnership to bring a preliminary 10 new games to the Blacknut catalog in ongoing partnership.
Blacknut is the world's largest pure-player cloud game streaming content provider with over 1.7B addressable consumers through 30 distribution channels (B2C &B2B) and accessibility over 55 countries. Blacknut subscriptions allow for the creation of up to 5 different, simultaneously-accessible player profiles, including the option to activate a pin-protected junior gamer profile equipped with parental controls and access to a range of child and YA-friendly titles.
To play, users need simply to create and subscribe to a Blacknut and launch any game through a single click in the Blacknut app. The Blacknut library comprises over 600+ premium, curated video games that are cloud-streamed and playable on any compatible, connected device –including Smart TVs, tablets, smartphones, and PC computers with no additional hardware required.
Blacknut users can also sync up to 4 Bluetooth controllers to play against each other through co-op, party games, and multi-local content through a single account in addition to the Blacknut sub-profile capabilities.
As the gaming industry swells in popularity, developers and publishers such as Microsoft and PlayStation are forever on the lookout for games that capture people’s attention. One category of game that’s become popular in recent years is casino games.
From Texas Hold‘em poker and roulette to slot machines and blackjack, gamers can enjoy simulated experiences on their consoles, all from the comfort of their own home.
In this guide, we take a look at some of the best Xbox casino games of 2023. We also look at the relationship between playing these games and winning real money and look at some popular slot games in which you can walk away with some extra funds in your back pocket.
First, let’s take a look at some of the best Xbox casino games you can play in 2023.
The Street Fighter 6 (@StreetFighter) Showcase, hosted by rap legend Lil Wayne (@LilTunechi), dropped new information on the upcoming game, including new details on World Tour, customized avatar battles, accessibility features, the Year 1 roadmap, and a demo that kicks off today on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 followed by its release for Xbox Series and Steam on April 26th!
Take part in the Fighting Ground, which focuses on the classic fighting game experience with modes from previous games in the series. Two new modes will be available alongside: World Tour, an immersive single-player story experience, and Battle Hub, which will further expand the scope of player communication and engagement. Your Moment. Your Fight.
Welcome to World Tour
We showed off an all-new location in World Tour called Nayshall, a developing nation tucked away in a remote corner of Asia. You’ll meet iconic Masters and experience the world of Street Fighter™ with your own custom avatar as you hit the streets of Metro City, Nayshall, and other locations around the world in this new single-player story mode.
We introduced a number of RPG elements as well. You can consume items and food during battle or at eateries to recover Vitality, acquire buffs, or inflict debuffs. As you level up your avatar, you’ll earn Skill Points to spend on a Skill Tree to further customize your tailor-made move set.
Become a student of your favorite Masters – including all 18 launch characters – by Enrolling in their style and learning their Special Moves! Increase your bonds with Masters by giving them presents and completing Missions. Combine all of this to unlock new cutscenes as you form personal connections with these legendary fighters.
Show Off Your Style with Custom Avatar Battles
Build up your unique character in World Tour and then head into Battle Hub to join custom Avatar Battles against other players online! Use your avatar with Dhalsim’s fighting style, Zangief’s Screw Piledriver, and Ken’s Hadoken, or any other combination of abilities you’ve learned in World Tour to show off your own personal fighting style. Be wary because your opponent might have come up with an even wilder palette of moves.
Innovation in Accessibility
Street Fighter 6 is committed to supporting increased accessibility with innovative sound design that tells you how far away you are from your opponent, the height level of attacks, whether an attack is a cross-up, how much Drive Gauge remains, and more.
For newcomers and veterans alike, there are fleshed out Tutorials, Character Guides, and Combo Trials, which provide a solid foundation for each character.
Our third Control Type to go along with Classic and Modern is Dynamic, where you can unleash a character’s flashy moves by pressing the Auto-Attack button and having AI assist your attacks and combos!
Classic Fighting Game Experiences with Some Extra Spice
Arcade Mode is a single-player mode where you’ll face off against the computer and learn more about each fighter’s story. Complete Arcade Mode with each character to unlock and view beautiful illustrations in the Gallery. Your scores can also be uploaded to online leaderboards!
Play against other players or the computer by creating a team of up to 5 characters and customize the Match Format to your liking such as Single Elimination, Doubles, and Teams.
Extreme Battle introduces rulesets you’ll need to follow, along with fun features like Running Bulls or our own special version of hot potato. Play in Extreme Battle to learn more about the basics of the game or to unleash pure havoc at a party.
Play online against other players by creating a Custom Room. The four virtual cabinets in the room can be set to One on One, Extreme Battle, or Training. Custom Rooms can now include up to 16 players at a time and makes Online Training and Match Spectating easier than ever before!
Compete Against the World
Ranked Matches return and we’ve taken steps to reduce the pressure of losing a match in certain Ranks. First, we’ve added a one-time Rank-down protection feature for those in Diamond rank and below. Next, Rookies will no longer lose League Points upon defeat to encourage online play. Finally, Iron-Gold and Master rank players will not incur League demotions. Each character also has their own individual Rank, so trying new characters in Ranked Matches is more approachable than ever.
Wait – There’s More!
As a celebration of the entire Street Fighter series, we’re introducing the Battle Damage Feature! During fights, characters will get sweatier, develop cuts and bruises, along with other signs of heated battle appearing on their faces and clothing. This is only available in certain offline modes and can be turned off in Settings.
We showed off how players can create a Club in the Battle Hub to play with friends and find like-minded players. Customize your Club emblem and design a uniform that only your Club’s members can show off.
Get Ready for Year 1 with Four New Characters!
Rashid of the Turbulent Wind, who debuted in Street Fighter™ V, returns in Summer 2023. The enigmatic A.K.I. struts into the roster in Autumn 2023. Ed, the Young Commander from Street Fighter V, also strikes back in early Winter 2024. And finally, the legend himself, the beast, the transcendent Akuma will rage into Street Fighter 6 in Spring 2024! All four of these characters will be included as Masters in World Tour following their release and are also included in the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of Street Fighter 6.
Demo Available Now
Power up your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 and play the demo now! Players on Xbox Series X|S or PC will have access starting on April 26 at 12am PT. You can learn basic battle mechanics from the Tutorial and practice Luke & Ryu’s moves and fighting style in the Character Guide. Dip a toe into the first few moments of World Tour where you can experiment with the deep avatar creation feature. Custom avatars can be transferred over to the full game on the same platform once it releases!
Street Fighter 6 drops on June 2, 2023 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.
tinyBuild Games confirmed that 80’s-inspired cyberpunk-themed game Punch Club 2: Fast Foward, the sequel to the successful fighting management simulator from Lazy Bear Games, is launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam, Epic, GOG) this year.
It’s been 20 long years since a nameless cool guy punched the big bad and everyone was really happy or something. Welcome to the future: it’s corrupt, sea shells have replaced toilet rolls, and everything's cyberpunk now. Walk the same, but now neon, streets Roy did as you're thrown into an adventure filled with hilarity, 80’s nostalgia, and punching. Even more punching than before. The mean streets of the under-city are a disease, but you could be the cure. Fighting is the only way to blow off steam and earn valuable good person points, which you’re going to need, kid.
Life in the rat race is fast-paced, time-consuming, and requires effective management to survive, and Punch Club 2: Fast Forward is the same! It’s literally a simulation game! Manage your time and funds, whilst climbing to the top of the fighting leagues, solving crimes, working for the police, mob, mafia, and about anyone else you cross paths with. Whilst nothing beats good old-fashioned blood, sweat, and tears, neuro training and illegal software sure sound tempting. Even if there is a slight risk you’ll be exposed as a fraud and your last brain cell will pack up and leave.
Completing quests will give you access to new fighting schools, moves, dollars, good person points, and even the Lion Queen on VHS! Multiple branching storylines are impacted by your moral choices, so do the right thing! Or don’t. We’re not your boss.
Punch Club 2: Fast Forward Features:
Become a Champion Fighter - Punch, kick and cheat your way through if you want. Becoming the best
damn fighter ain’t easy; it takes time, dedication, dollars, and training! Increase your stats and techniques, plan your match, and
create your own incredibly awesome school of fighting!
Manage… Everything - Oversee everything from precious hours in the day to finances, whilst climbing to the top of the fighting leagues, solving crimes, working
for the police, mob, mafia, and about anyone else you cross paths with. Perfect your strategy to become the best damn fighter this city has ever seen.
Story-Rich Narrative - Fully developed NPCs with interesting personalities and stories accompany a variety of branching story paths to explore. The stakes of moral choices impact story outcomes!
80’s Nostalgia - This fighting management sim provides a gritty throwback into an 80 ’s-inspired future. Enjoy the pure adrenaline-fuelled awesomeness of the ’80s with humour, quotes, and good old bone-crunching action!
Cyberpunk Aesthetic - The alluring pixel art style with a vibrant neon futuristic color palette and captivating visuals showcase a unique perspective of a cyberpunk future.
Check out the brand-new announcement trailer below for a look at what you can expect in Punch Club 2: Fast Forward.
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In EA Sports PGA Tour, golf fans will be able to build their virtual career and experience the sights, sounds, and thrills of the PGA Tour including The Players Championship, FedExCup Playoffs, and more unforgettable events. The game will also feature many of the world’s most famous courses, where fans will have the option to play against and as some of the biggest names in professional golf. The game will be built on the EA Frostbite engine and leveraging next-gen technology, promises stunning fidelity, breathtaking immersive environments, and approachable, dynamic gameplay.
In addition, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will launch with Road to the Masters which brings tradition and unmatched stakes featuring Augusta National, challenges, tournaments and gear tied to the Masters. The Masters made its first-ever virtual appearance with EA SPORTS in 2011, and its return to video games has been highly requested by golf fans. EA SPORTS will also provide more details on additional live service content throughout the 2023 PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour seasons.
Check out the official EA SPORTS PGA TOUR gameplay trailer that released today, featuring the all-new Pure Strike shot system and pre-order now!
Pure Strike gives golf fans all the tools they need to realistically attack every hole on every course the same way the pros do. Featuring ShotLink powered by CDW and TrackMan, Pure Strike also helps ensure that each professional golfer’s unique swing and attributes will be accurately reflected in the game. Pure Strike incorporates the three parts of every golf shot - fluid swing mechanics that are highly accurate to a player’s backswing length and speed of follow through, innovative ball behavior allowing every bounce and roll to behave more accurately across a variety of terrain and course conditions, and lifelike course dynamics that play true to their real-life course counterparts.
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