Naconrecently held its online press conference calledNacon Connect, where it showcased a handful of upcoming games. The last Nacon Connect press conference was held almost exactly a year prior in July 2020 with many games and peripherals being showcased, and this year is no different. Nacon is a video game company that publishes for various platforms, and distributes gaming accessories. As it has many subsidiary gaming companies, it seems to make sense to have a press conference dedicated to the games and peripherals that are coming down the pipeline.
Last year was the inaugural Nacon Connect,showcasing games such asWerewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood,Tennis World Tour 2, and a handful of other titles. Though not a lot was learned about titles discussed already, Nacon Connect teased some new games that are in the works. Here is everything that was presented at the Nacon Connect conference for 2021:
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansongis one of the games presented at last year’s Nacon Connect, though this year’s trailer was certainly more action-packed. Players will play three different characters who each have intertwining stories that decide the fate of Boston. The trailer showcases some information about one of the playable characters Galeb, who has amassed a fortune and is inevitably one of the oldest and most feared Vampires in all of Boston.
Vampire: The Masqueradeis originally a tabletop roleplaying game turned video game series turned comic book series. The first entry into the video game series was in 2000 withVampire: The Masquerade - Redemptionwhich was followed up bythe sequelVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlinesin 2004.It wasn’t until 15 years later that more entries into the video game series were released starting with visual novels and then leading to this latest iteration coming in 2022.Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansongwill be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
While aLord of the Ringsgame is not uncommon, one that centers around Gollum certainly is. This entry into the hugely successful franchise features Gollum in an action-adventure role that combines stealth and parkour.Lord of the Rings: Gollumwill have players jumping and climbing their way from Mordor to the depths of Moria. Gollum is described as a different type of hero, who will have to fight between his two personalities to make it to the end of his adventure.Lord of the Rings: Gollumwill be releasing in the Fall of 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Steelrising
InSteelrising,King Louis XVI is terrorizing the citizens of Pariswith his army of automatons. Players will take control of Aegis in their fight to alter the course of history and end this reign of terror. To do so, players will join the Revolution as they rise up and take back control over Paris in 1789.Steelrisingwill be coming in June 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Blood Bowl 3
Blood Bowl 3is the latest video game entry in theBlood Bowlfranchise, with its predecessorBlood Bowl 2having released in 2015. The series takes place in an alternate version of theWarhammersetting, using a parody version of American football as the centerpiece. The series is known for its tabletop series originally released in 1986, and video games tend to follow the tabletop setting with more of a focus on strategy than an action-based approach. Currently,Blood Bowl 3does not have a release date,but will become available for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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RoboCop: Rogue City
Not much is know aboutRoboCop: Rogue City, as only a teaser was revealed for the game, but what is known is that players will play as the titular hero, and it is safe to assume that players will be on the side of the law as they attempt to bring justice to the streets of Old Detroit. Players will be armed with their Auto-9 and the brute strength that comes from being part robot in a first-person game. The teaser ends with a 2023 release window, and says it will be coming to consoles and PC.
Roguebook
Roguebookis a roguelike deck-building gamesimilar to games likeSlay the SpireandHand of Fate. The game has players build a team of two heroes as they explore a hexagon board. The Nacon Connect presentation showcased the latest update forRoguebookentitled the Patch and Gem Mines update.Roguebookis currently available for PC and Mac, with a release on consoles planned for the future.
Ad Infinitumis a game that had been publicly known since 2015, though now it seems like it will actually see the light of day.Ad Infinitumputs players in the shoes of a conscriptedGerman soldier who returns home after the Great War.InAd Infinitumplayers will have to maneuver around the traumatic experiences in the form of horrific creatures, death traps, and nightmarish mysteries.Ad Infinitumwill be releasing in 2023 for consoles and PC.
Rogue Lords
Rogue Lordsis a roguelike that utilizes turn-based strategyas the player takes the role of the Devil himself. InRogue Lords,the player must band together three evil genius disciples such as the Headless Horseman, Bloody Mary, Baron Samedi, Lilith, and more - each with their own unique stories, abilities, and gameplay. As the Devil, players can bend the game’s rules at the cost of their own resources to take revenge on the Demon Hunters.Rogue Lordswill be available for PC on September 30, with a Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One release at a later date.
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Clash: Artifacts of Chaostakes place in the strange world of Zenozoik where players must search for the Artifacts of Chaos. Players will play as a formidable warrior named Pseudo who is haunted by his memories until an orphaned creature falls into his lap. Mastering hand-to-hand combat will require players to search for ancient artifacts known as dice.Clash: Artifacts of Chaoswill allow players to co-op or challenge up to three other players.Clash: Artifacts of Chaoswill be available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2022.
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Session
Sessionis a realistic approach to the skateboarding genrecurrently in Early Access on PC and Xbox One. The trailer showcased in the Nacon Connect presentation revealed an extensive update that aims to add more improvements to a wide range of features.Sessionsclaim to remove any hand-holding or turbo timers and allow players to simply tame the concrete with raw skateboarding.
