Alien: Isolation Dev's Next Game Could Be A Hero-Based Shooter

Creative Assembly, the developer behind the hugely popular first-person survival horror game Alien: Isolation, has been working on a new IP. The studio has remained rather secretive on its latest project, but a new job opening at Creative Assembly hints that the game could be a hero-based shooter.

First noticed by VG247, Creative Assembly is looking for a lead hero designer to work on "a ground-breaking FPS." The role asks for someone who can lead the creative process for "exciting playable characters" that each have "a range of amazing thought and play provoking specialties." It sounds like Creative Assembly is designing a first-person shooter game that features a cast of diverse playable characters that each possess their own unique set of skills and abilities, much like Overwatch, Rainbow Six: Siege, and Apex Legends.

The lead hero designer role also asks applicants to have a "broad understanding of monetization, rewards, and art production" and a willingness to provide "guidance on visual design and cosmetics." This further reinforces the comparison to the hero-based shooters listed above, as all three feature cosmetics tied to some form of microtransactions.

Earlier job postings at Creative Assembly have referred to the developer's new title as a tactical shooter, but not much else is publicly known about the game. Given that hero shooters have been done for a while now, it's unlikely the "ground-breaking" description of the game is in reference to hero-focused combat. What's more likely is that Creative Assembly is designing a game that utilizes hero-based combat in a genre that hasn't been done much of before, similarly to how Respawn innovated on hero-focused shooters by putting those mechanics into a battle royale game.

Team17 And Playtonic Games Share Super Mario Maker 2 Levels For You To Play

If you’re on the lookout for some new Super Mario Maker 2 levels to enjoy, hopefully these creations from Team17 and Playtonic Games will do the trick nicely.

There are two courses on offer from Team17 – the studio behind Switch games like My Time at Portia, Overcooked, The Escapists and more, as well as one level from Playtonic, who partnered with Team17 to release Yooka-Laylee. You can grab the codes for each level below.

Rather than having seasoned game developers create these levels, other members of each team were given a go at showing off their creative flair. The first level was made by Team17 composer Danny Hey, the second comes from Team17 games label talent hunter Benjamin Ellis, and the final was designed by Playtonic’s engagement director, Daley Kong.

If you have a copy of the game, make sure to give these levels a go and share your thoughts in the comments. Feel free to also check out our community page where you can share your own levels, and play those from other Nintendo Life readers.

Railway Puzzler Trains VR Is Being Ported To Switch, But Without The VR Part

Qubic Games and The House of Fables are bringing Mini Trains to Nintendo Switch next week, a port of Trains VR which launched on Steam last summer.

The game features 40 puzzling levels where you must build the perfect track for your model trains; the goal is to collect stars on each stage, but some of them might be a little tricky to get your hands on. You’ll need to keep an eye on each train’s route, avoid collisions, and learn from your mistakes.

Of course, with the Switch only supporting VR when using the Nintendo Labo VR Kit – and therefore not having it as a standard feature – that part of the game has been removed. Instead, the VR experience has been transformed into what Qubic Games describes as a “more accessible way” to play with a new isometric camera which allows players to have a wider view of the stage. You can see how it all looks in the trailer above.

Here’s a list of the game’s main features:

– Unique toy-like graphics, with isometric camera and option to take a closer look at the details from first person view;
– 40 levels, each with multiple solutions so you can find your own way to complete it;
– Many tools to deal with puzzles – switches, turntables, and tunnels. Use them to solve logistical problems;
– Childhood dreams without buying all expensive railway sets, on your console.

As we mentioned above, the game launches next week on 19th July. You can already go ahead and pre-purchase it now on the eShop for $5.99 / £5.39.

What do you think? Will you be checking this one out? Tell us below.

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American Horror Story Season 9 Cast Announced In Amazing '80s Video

The ninth season of the hugely popular anthology show American Horror Story returns this fall. It's titled American Horror Story: 1984, and--as the name suggests--it'll take its inspiration from horror movies of the 1980s. Creator Ryan Murphy has now released the show's official cast announcement via a new Instagram video.

The video starts in a spooky cabin, with a shadowy, hooded figure walking ominously towards us, before the smooth sounds of Dan Hartman's "I Can Dream About You," kick in on the soundtrack. We then see the show's main characters in spectacular '80s clothes with a range of impressive hair-dos. The video then cuts back to the creepy cabin, as the young stars continue to pose for the camera. The cast includes Emma Roberts, Cody Fern, Gus Kenworthy, Billie Lourd, Matthew Morrison, Angelica Ross, DeRon Horton, and Zach Villa--check it out below.

American Horror Story: 1984 premieres on September 18 on FX. While full plot details are currently unknown, we do know that the season will be set a summer camp. The first teaser, released in April, suggests that it will take inspiration from '80s summer camp slasher movies, such as Friday the 13th, The Burning, and Sleepaway Camp.

While Roberts, Lourd, Fern, and Grossman have all appeared in previous seasons of the show, one series regular who won't featured much--or possibly at all-- is Sarah Paulson. As reported by Variety, Paulson won't have "a significant role" in Season 9, and the most we can expect to see her in is a cameo.

For more American Horror Story coverage on GameSpot, check out our look at how the previous 8 seasons are connected.

Teslagrad’s Physical Switch Edition Launches This September

We’ve known that a physical release for Teslagrad has been in the works for some time, but we now know its release date and a little more info, too. You’ll be able to get your hands on it from 27th September.

Pre-orders for the standard physical release are already live on Limited Run’s website. It’s worth noting, though, that this isn’t a Limited Run product – it’ll also be available from other retailers at launch and isn’t a part of Limited Run’s numbered collection.

Publisher Soedesco has also revealed a Value Pack release “for the true Teslagrad fans”. It contains all of the following:

• The base game Teslagrad for either Nintendo Switch or PlayStation Vita, with exclusive cover art
• A superior quality tin case, coloured red for Nintendo Switch and blue for PS Vita
• A physical art book with hand-drawn art from the game, including new concept art
• An instruction card with helpful pointers on how to play the game
• An iconic pin depicting the main character Teslakid
• A unique keychain with the Teslagrad symbol

If you haven’t played it already, Teslagrad is well worth your time. We gave it a very solid 8/10 in our review.

Will you be picking this up? Have you played the game before? Let us know in the comments below.

Archlion Saga Is An RPG For Beginners, And It’s Coming To Switch This Week

Do you ever feel in the mood to play an RPG but just don’t have the time or knowhow? Well, it looks like Archlion Saga is the game for you.

In a slightly strange but actually understandable concept, Kemco’s ‘pocket-sized RPG’ series is made up of “easily completable” titles that only take a handful of hours to beat and guide you along the way. Archlion Saga is the first of this series, sending players off on a super-simplified adventure which makes sure you’ll have the time to see it through to the end.

Here’s a quick description:

No more walkthroughs! Only a comfortable adventure! By following the guide that shows the way, you won’t get stuck or be lost anymore! Level up and get new weapons and skills easily. Short, but adequate, all for the sake to taste the delight to finish the game at the peak of your excitement! The game itself will support your adventure warmly and enjoyably.

The game’s launching on Switch next week on 18th July. Standard pricing is $4.99 / £4.49, but you can go ahead and pre-purchase it at 30% off for a limited time ahead of launch.

What do you think? Do you have the time for a full-fat RPG, or does this actually sound like a decent idea? Share your thoughts with us below.

Pokemon Go Entei Raid Day Event -- Start Times, Shiny Entei, And What To Know

Armored Mewtwo has arrived in Pokemon Go, but it isn't the only Legendary appearing in the popular mobile game this weekend. As a reward for completing enough Global Challenges during the recent Pokemon Go Fest event in Dortmund, Germany, developer Niantic is bringing Entei, one of the three Legendary dogs from Pokemon Gold and Silver, back to Raid Battles for one day only this Sunday, July 14.

Entei has only appeared a handful of times in Pokemon Go, so this weekend's Raid Day is a good opportunity to add one to your collection if you had missed your previous chances. However, the Legendary Pokemon will only be back for a brief window of time, so you'll want to be prepared if you're hoping to capture one. To help you get ready for the event, we've rounded up all the most important details about the upcoming Entei Raid Day below.

Start Times

Like Pokemon Go's monthly Community Day events, the Entei Raid Day will be held around the world, but it will only run for three hours, from 4-7 PM local time. During that window, you'll be able to encounter Entei in five-star Raids. Once the event ends, however, Entei will leave Pokemon Go once again, so you only have a couple of hours to battle and catch some before the Legendary departs.

Shiny Entei

Entei will be a common sight in Gyms during Sunday's Raid Day event, but you may also encounter a Shiny version of the Legendary when you participate in a Raid Battle. However, the odds of coming across a Shiny Entei are down strictly to luck, so if you're hoping to add one to your collection, you'll need to be persistent and visit as many Raids as you can during the event hours.

How To Participate In Raids

Before you can take part in a Raid Battle, you'll first need an item called a Raid Pass. You can get one of these for free each day from the first Photo Disc you spin at a Gym, but you can only carry one at a time, so you can't stockpile them ahead of the event. However, Niantic will be giving out up to five free Raid Passes during the Entei Raid Day, giving everyone a chance to participate in the event. You also have the option to purchase Raid Passes from Pokemon Go's in-game store.

Once you've snagged a Raid Pass, you'll need to physically head to a Gym where an Entei Raid is taking place. There will be plenty of those occurring during the event hours, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding one, particularly if you live in a metropolitan area. You'll then need to team up with other players in-person and battle the Legendary; if you manage to defeat it, everyone who participated in the Raid will receive a handful of Premier Balls and a chance to capture it.

Tips For Battling Entei

Entei is a pure Fire-type, so you'll want to use Water, Ground, and Rock Pokemon when battling it. There are plenty of options to choose from, but other Legendaries such as Kyogre and Groudon--both of which can be encountered through July's Field Research tasks--will prove to be very effective against it, as will strong Pokemon such as Rhyperior, Golem, and Tyranitar. While Dragon Pokemon don't have a type advantage over Entei, they'll resist its Fire attacks, making them viable options for rounding out your team.

Other Pokemon Go Events And Bonuses

The Entei Raid event isn't the only Global Challenge reward Niantic is giving players. Until July 16, you'll be able to receive triple the normal amount of XP for catching and hatching Pokemon. You'll also earn twice as much XP from Raids, and any Lucky Eggs you use will last for an hour rather than 30 minutes. There's a lot more happening in Pokemon Go beyond that this month. The aforementioned Armored Mewtwo will appear until July 31, while this month's Community Day takes place on July 21.

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