Gaming
VR Game Developer Thirdverse Reveals Upcoming Sword-fighting Action Game “ALTAIR BREAKER”
Players can explore an abandoned floating city and engage in co-op play from 1-4 players in upcoming VR title to release this summer 2022 for Meta Quest2 and PCVR
Thirdverse Inc. is pleased to announce that its new VR multiplayer sword-fighting action game, ALTAIR BREAKER, will be available for purchase in the summer of 2022. The newest title from Thirdverse leverages the expertise from the company’s first and most successful VR title “SWORDS of GARGANTUA”, and features top talent, including Noisycroak famous composer Hideki Sakamoto to direct the game soundtrack and popular anime and games voice actor Xanthe Huynh to dub navigator character âStellaâ. The game is set on an abandoned city floating in the void of the VR world Altair, where players can dive in to unravel the mysteries of this AI-controlled world.
Thirdverse will offer the first hands-on demos of ALTAIR BREAKER to visitors of the annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco from March 23-25 at the Moscone Convention Center North Hall in booth N3011.
Check out the preview trailer for ALTAIR BREAKER here: https://youtu.be/2cMwq9oGXuI
â Transcendent VR Sword-Fighting Action
Designed with casual players in mind, this title brings a “new generation of VR sword-fighting action” to the VR world. The game features several unique aspects and actions that would be impossible to perform in the real world, such as high-speed sword-fighting action, blow-ups, aerial combos, and wide-range attacks with special moves. ALTAIR BREAKER also enables multiplayer for up to four players and cross-play between Meta Quest 2 and PCVR, leaving players free to be matched with users from all over the world and communicate via voice chat.
â Introducing the World of ALTAIR BREAKER
The game takes place in an aerial city located in the VR world called âAltairâ, where AI was created in the past to help and develop singularity-like creatures. Once a group of islands covered in a sea of clouds, most of the islands have collapsed to this day. Now they are nothing but ruins floating in the void, with the experimental battle AIs left behind and free to wander around. Players are guided by the humanoid AI that observes this land and challenged to fight against the vicious battle AI.
â Popular Anime and Games Voice Actor Xanthe Huynh to dub navigator character âStellaâ
Xanthe Huynh is a Los Angeles actor with a degree in the Dramatic Arts from the University of California, Irvine. Represented by Dean Panaro Talent, sheâs been working in voice over for over 10 years and is known for roles such as Palla-Palla from Sailor Moon SuperS, Tsugumi in Scarlet Nexus, Miggy in Aggretsuko, Maquia in Maquia When the Promised Flower Blooms, Haru in Persona 5, Marianne in Fire Emblem Three Houses, Kanon in Neo: The World Ends With You, and Vatista in Blazblue Cross Tag Battle.
â Noisycroak famous composer Hideki Sakamoto to direct the game soundtrack
Composer/Representative of Noisycroak. Music creator in many fields, mainly for gamesâ soundtracks. Key works include âSuper Smash Brothers Ultimateâ (main theme âLifelightâ, composition and arrangement), âCrayon Shin chan: Ora to Hakase no Natsuyasumi â Owaranai Nanokakan no Tabiâ (main theme, composition and arrangement), âWindboys!â, âBungo to Alchemistâ, âRomance of The Three Kingdoms 14â, âEchochromeâ Series, and âHoly Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do to Deserve This?â series.
Product Overview
- Supported Platforms: Meta Quest2, PCVR
- Title: âALTAIR BREAKERâ
- Genre: Transcendent VR Multiplayer Sword Fighting Action
- Price: to be announced
- Release: Summer 2022
- Supported Languages: Japanese, English (more in future update)
- Players: 1-4 Co-op (online only)
- Teaser Website: https://altair-breaker.com/
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CS2 Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024 SuperComputer: NaVi to bounce back after Blast Fall Final loss
Final: Natus Vincere (36.5%) to beat Team Vitality (28.1%)
Semifinal 1: Natus Vincere (52.6%) to beat MOUZ (16.3%)
Semifinal 2: Team Vitality (47.7%) to beat G2 Esports (18.7%)
Quarterfinal 1: G2 Esports (39.8%) to beat FaZe Clan (32.8%)
Quarterfinal 2: MOUZ (35.9%) to beat Eternal Fire (24.7%)
Group stage:Â
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Natus Vincere –Â 48.7% to finish 1st; 17.0% to finish 2nd; 84.1% to make playoffs
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Team Vitality –Â 40.8% to finish 1st; 17.4% to finish 2nd; 77.7% to make playoffs
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G2 Esports –Â 19.3% to finish 1st; 20.4% to finish 2nd; 56.7% to make playoffs
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MOUZ –Â 14.5% to finish 1st; 21.8% to finish 2nd; 53.0% to make playoffs
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FaZe Clan –Â 13.9% to finish 1st; 21.0% to finish 2nd; 50.2% to make playoffs
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Eternal Flame – 40.7% to finish 1st; 16.2% to finish 2nd; 40.7% to make playoffs
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Liquid –Â 16.3% to finish 7-8th; 35.7% to make playoffs
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Virtus.pro – 15.4% to finish 7-8th; 29.9% to make playoffs
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Astralis –Â 28.9% to finish 9-12th; 31.5% to make playoffs
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The MongolZ –Â 32.7% to finish 9-12th; 25.4% to make playoffs
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Complexity –Â 34.3% to finish 9-12th; 21.2% to make playoffs
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Heroic –Â 26.8% to finish 9-12th; 23.5% to make playoffs
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paiN –Â 36.5% to finish 13-16th; 21.0% to make playoffs
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FURIA –Â 36.4% to finish 13-16th; 20.9% to make playoffs
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9z –Â 44.7% to finish 13-16th; 14.6% to make playoffs
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Imperial – 49.1% to finish 13-16th; 13.9% to make playoffs
It has been quite the run for NaVi despite their loss with back to back grand finals in recent weeks but CSDB.ggâs predictive model suggests there will be no let up for the Ukrainian esports organisation.
G2 will also be looking to build more momentum in preparation for Majors season with NiKo on a quest to finally get over the line this year to win his first major title. Hopefully Rio wonât have to see a repeat of his reaction in the semifinals at BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024 where he punched a hole in a table after losing out to Team Vitality in a key moment.
However, the hosts of Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024 may want to lockdown any nearby furniture and reinforce their desks if G2 are set for disappointment at the semifinals stage as predicted by the CSDB.gg SuperComputer.
A victory in Rio could be even more consequential for how the end of the year shapes up for the leading teams on the circuit. The Valve Global rankings have both teams close at the very top (NaVi at 1988 and G2 at 1953) meaning a win for either team could hand them a key advantage when it comes to who enters the Majors as top seed.Â
Back-to-back wins in T1 events for G2, should they prosper in Rio, would set the Berlin-based team on an incredible trajectory going into the winter months.
Meanwhile, Brazilian hopes for glory look slight according to the CSDB.gg SuperComputer with FURIA, the team co-owned by Neymar, having only been given a 20.9% chance of even making the playoffs.Â
They are the leading contenders to make an impact for the home crowd but there are other teams flying the flag for Brazil with paiN and Imperial also set to give it their best to give local fans something to cheer on.
In terms of forecasted matchups of note, G2 and FaZe Clan could offer up a fascinating encounter in the quarterfinals should both teams qualify, with each organisation rated as having a strong chance of making the semis with little to separate them should they meet.
How was the CSDB.gg CS2 Tournament SuperComputer created?
The CSDB.gg CS2 Tournament SuperComputer is a predictive model created using world ranking points, team quality ratings and performance trends. An element of randomness is also included in the model to avoid the best teams and players always winning, to reflect the fact that upsets can happen.
Every tournament is simulated 1,000 times with the results aggregated into a percentage rating of the chances teams or players have to achieve the predicted result.
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NASCAR launches persistent world on Roblox where players can become racing tycoons
NASCAR is once again taking the virtual racing world by storm, this time with the launch of âNASCAR Tycoonâ on Roblox created by Dubit.
Building on the success of its previous âNASCAR Speed Hub,â this new experience promises to deliver an even more immersive and interactive NASCAR world.
Developed in partnership with the renowned metaverse studio Dubit, âNASCAR Tycoonâ allows players to dive deep into the management and racing aspects of NASCAR, offering a unique blend of strategy and high-speed thrills in a distinctly Roblox-native way.
Players will have the opportunity to jump in the driver’s seat of cars styled after NASCAR’s Next Gen Cup Series vehicles, competing against each other and managing teams in thrilling races. Earning fame and fortune as they build their virtual tycoon, players can make passive income while they play. As players progress in âNASCAR Tycoon,â they will unlock exclusive perks such as building their own NASCAR racing teams, expanding their garages, collecting new cars, accessing customizations and attracting sponsors.
The launch comes hot on the heels of recent Fortnite activations and follows the debut of NASCAR in Jailbreak and NASCAR Speed Hub last year â a virtual environment built by Dubit, for players to race around tracks linked to real-world races.
“We’re thrilled to launch ‘NASCAR Tycoon’ on Roblox, developed in partnership with Dubit, marking a key milestone in our ongoing efforts to authentically engage with the Roblox community,” said Nick Rend, VP of Interactive and Emerging Platforms at NASCAR. “This initiative is about more than reaching new audiences; it’s about deepening our connection on a platform where we see tremendous potential. By blending the excitement of NASCAR with the interactive and dynamic environment of Roblox, we’re enhancing traditional fandom in ways that are engaging, fun, and distinctly forward-looking.â
With over 300 million monthly active users, Roblox is ripe with opportunities for sporting organisations like NASCAR and offers a chance to engage with audiences in an immersive and interactive environment.
Andrew Douthwaite, Chief Commercial Officer at Dubit, shares his excitement: âWeâre thrilled to bring the next phase of NASCAR to life on Roblox, building on the success of previous activations. NASCAR Tycoon allows Roblox players to experience the excitement of NASCAR racing like never before, blending the strategic elements of team management with the adrenaline-pumping action on the track. It has been a true joy working with such a forward-thinking, iconic sports brand in NASCAR, and we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries togetherâ
Dubit has created Roblox activations, virtual merchandise ranges and experiences for global brands including Unilever, Samsung, Reckitt, Kraft, H&M and adidas.
âNASCAR Tycoonâ is now available on Roblox.
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