Hello, I'm Stove Crew's first member, Bbang Minhyuk~~
Today I have news, not a game!!
As the name Bbang Min-hyuk suggests
They're holding a bread festival in Songpa-gu, Seoul ㅋㅋㅋㅋ (Actually, I didn't even know there was something like this...)
If you're interested, go there!! I'll go there when I have time~~
If you're a bread lover, you should definitely come here, so I'll try my best to go!!
I just brought it because I was curious.
Then bye~
Danannim caught 89 dinosaurs!
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Cokun caught 60 dinosaurs!
You have some good skills!
But aren't the real experts faster?
Mr. Tobrans caught 76 dinosaurs!
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This week's news brings us news about the much-anticipated Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster. I was worried whether I should cover it or not because it's famous and I think everyone knows about it. Still, I thought it fit the purpose of compiling and sharing the news of the week, so I decided to share it with you.
What news was there in the gaming industry this week? Let’s find out with Gamezzakshik!
⚔️ [News of the Week] Oblivion's Surprise Release 🚫Except Korea🚫 🗼 [Game Review of the Week] Summary of the review of 'Claire Obscure: Expedition 33', which broke the highest critic score in 25 years 🎮 [Console News of the Week] Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Surpass 2.2 Million, Even Posting an Unusual Apology 🤣 [Game Humor of the Week] How much do you know about game packages redrawn with AI? 🎲 [Games and Laws of the Week] Fair Trade Commission, 2.5 Million Won Fine on Game Companies that Announced Inflated Probabilities 😶🌫️ [Steam Summary of the Week] Steam is Going Genre-Crushing to Give Discounts 🔊 [Game News of the Week] Short but important industry news
⚔️ [News of the Week] Oblivion's Surprise Release 🚫Except Korea🚫
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is called the best RPG game and is still played by many gamers even after a long time since its release. This remastered version of Oblivion has been released by surprise . There have been rumors recently that a remastered version is in development, but The community was turned upside down by the two words "Available Today" that were adorned at the end of the first public trailer .
Oblivion, a masterpiece that stole many people's sleep and time in the past. This remastered version features much more advanced, modern graphics and physics, thanks to the move to Unreal Engine 5. Likewise, it has become even more fantastic with various improvements, such as a UI that has been cleaned up with a modern sensibility.
Additionally, inspired by the Dark Souls series, combat has been improved to allow for more active defensive options. It also took elements from its sequel, Skyrim, and adopted an "improved leveling" approach.
Of course, it includes all DLC released later. The 'Horse Armor' DLC, which is said to be the origin of the current cosmetic DLC, but was heavily criticized as the worst BM at the time, is still around ㅋㅋㅋ
Even those who played the original version in the past have been praising it, saying that it is more impressive than the one they felt back then. Especially in the case of classic games, because of "nostalgic correction", there are cases where you don't feel the excitement of that time or it's not fun when you play it again. Oblivion is considered to be a game that is still playable today.
It is loved on Steam and has set an incredible record of 190,000 concurrent users .
▷ But Korea is excluded 🚫 ◁
※ Caution: This content is based solely on rumors . Bethesda has not announced an official position as of yet.
“Isn’t Todd Howard a regionalist because he hates Korea?”
In the community, even the so-called 'Kamikaze Todoki Hawado' image is appearing.
While Starfield supports many mainstream languages, including Japanese and French, it does not support Korean.
Korean is ranked 13th or 14th in terms of the number of Korean speakers worldwide, and when you exclude languages of countries with relatively low purchasing power for games (Hindi, Punjabi, Javanese, Uy, Marathi, etc.), it ranks much higher. In particular, Korean has more native speakers (77 million) than French (72 million), which is even dubbed, but Korean was excluded. (Of course, that includes the North Korean population...)
Later, when Starfield's reviews were so bad, there was even a joke that "Todd Howard intentionally left out Korean for the Korean audience." From this point on, I began to suspect that this was intentional discrimination against Korea.
However, Oblivion Remastered's Korean 'regionalism' has once again added strong fuel to suspicions of discrimination against Korea .
The only countries that suffered from regionalism were Russia and Korea, and we can assume that Russia is at war, but Korea's regionalism had no meaning or intention. Even though Russia has a means to purchase a code and register it indirectly, Korea is completely excluded, meaning that even code registration is blocked . If you weren't interested in Korea, it would have just ended with "Korean not supported" like previous games, but there was definitely some suspicious intention behind the regional lock.
Unfortunately, Bethesda has not released an official statement, so various hypotheses have emerged, and refutations and verifications have been made, leading to rumors of anti-Korean sentiments towards 'Todoki Hawado'.
❗There were many cases where the existence of games was 'leaked in advance' according to the Game Control Committee's deliberation records? : This hypothesis is wrong because we provide an exposure prevention service. ❗Since it was previously rated 19+, you thought it would have a negative impact on sales or promotion? : This hypothesis was also wrong, as the original version was sold as 15+. (DLC is 19+) ❗Bethesda games don't sell well in Korea? : There is a "passionate fandom" with a fairly large community and even active users who create Korean localization mods.
In the end, after filtering and filtering, all that remains is a rumor that has no way to be refuted or verified: 'Todd Howard hates Korea.' As a side note, there is also a joke-like rumor that says, 'Todd Howard is expressing his anger because a Korean stole his first love.'
Anyway... This local lock incident is really regrettable.
The game introduction on the official website actually supports Korean. It feels strangely difficult to explain.
As of now, the reason has not been revealed, and only an apology has been posted.
As I was about to upload after writing everything, I started hearing stories ㅠㅠ
This time, the remaster was going to be rated 19+ instead of 15+ because it included all previously released DLC. Unlike the 15-rated version, the 19-rated version must be reviewed by the Game Management Committee, and even if the period is short, it can take at least 15 days (two weeks). The agency (Zenimax) realized this late and is trying to launch it by surprise first and then take steps to launch it in Korea. He said he could have released it on Steam, but he didn't want to commit an illegal act. Plus, they say Korean wasn't originally in the plans.
However, this is still just a rumor.
🗼 [Game Review of the Week] Summary of the review of 'Claire Obscure: Expedition 33', which broke the highest critic score in 25 years
'Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 (hereinafter referred to as CLOP33)' has "renewed its highest score" on Metacritic (92 points) and Opencritic (91 points) in 25 years, and has emerged as a must-play RPG game this year . The highest scores before CLOP33 were 'Splitfiction (90 points)' and 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (90)'.
Excluding GTA6, which is scheduled to be released this year, it is considered a dark horse that could even aim for the Game of the Year (GOTY) award. We've compiled a list of what critics praised and what they found disappointing about Cloak 33.
Pros: It's "artistic" in terms of visuals, audio and narrative. Innovative Combat System : A unique combat system that combines turn-based and real-time action, providing a strategic yet immersive combat experience. Artistic Perfection : The visual presentation and sound design were praised as "a slap in the face to France's love of art." Narrative Intensity : Emotionally compelling stories and mature characters engage players and allow them to explore deep themes . A new standard for RPGs : Just as Baldur's III redefined CRPGs, it can be said that it has set a new standard for turn-based RPGs. Startup Developer Achievement : New development team Sandfall Interactive has created incredible results with limited resources (50 people).
Cons: The fatigue from combat is hard to ignore. Combat Challenge : The combat mechanics can be quite tiring for players who are not used to combat. The combat is flashy, but not as fun as it looks. Narrative Flow : Some characters' narratives felt rushed, some choices were hard to relate to, and the ending was particularly weak given the game's grandeur. Repetitive elements : Encountering similar enemies over and over again created boredom, and the story progression felt repetitive . The subtitle of the side story : The linear structure that ends in just one line felt like it created a world to explore, but left out the exploration. Awkward platforming
Overall, I rate Clop 33 as an excellent RPG that satisfies both artistry and gameplay . GOTY was so well-received that it was likened to Baldur's Gate 3, which swept all GOTYs, and was even called the 'next-generation Baldur's Gate 3.' If you like RPG games, this is a must-play game this year , and the experience it provides will be remembered for a long time, and it will go down in the ranks of a 'masterpiece'.
In particular, the development team 'Sandfall Interactive' that developed Clop 33 is a small 'new' development team of about 50 people. With their debut game being this great, their next move is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
However, there were also some who felt that this advantage was unfortunate. They said that the physical limitations of the development team were inevitable as they tried to imitate a masterpiece game with a small number of people. Technical issues that cause graphics to break, such as asset pop-ins or clipping, and things like the inevitable lack of detail .
The flashy and unique battle system has been praised by many media outlets for its fun and depth. However, some have pointed out that the battles are both advantages and disadvantages.
Combat in Clash of Clans 33 requires a variety of "QTEs" like dodging, parrying, and countering, but they often result in frustration due to the harsh penalties for failing . There was an expression that said, "When I saw the ending, I didn't sigh in relief that the incident was over, but rather in relief that I was freed from the extreme fatigue of trying to save my comrades."
Yet this unique and captivating art style, the sound that transcends genres and plays the game itself, and the theme of 'heritage' conveyed through the records of the expedition. And everyone unanimously agreed that the multi-layered narrative and well-written characters were the game's greatest strengths .
I can't help but promote the review I wrote here! This is an article full of thoughts on the game without any spoilers, so if you read it once, you'll get a feel for "what kind of game it is"!
Link: 🗼This is 'France' - Claire Obscur: Expedition 33 Review https://page.onstove.com/indie/global/view/10699751?boardKey=134659
This holiday, I hope you don't go far away and suffer, but enjoy France with Clop 33. ㅎㅎㅎ
🎮 [Console News of the Week] Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Surpass 2.2 Million, Even Posting an Unusual Apology
The number of pre-orders held ahead of the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 has exceeded 2.2 million in Japan alone, proving the Switch 2's immense popularity . Of course, considering that there are people in Korea who reserve dozens of seats on their own, it is a bit of a stretch to view all those reservation numbers as actual demand.
Nintendo showed confidence by saying that they had "prepared sufficient quantities", but They even posted an unusual apology, saying they were "very" sorry for the "exceedingly large number of reservations" .
Applicants who are eliminated in the first round of reservations will automatically be accepted (carried over) to the second round of reservations.
Some people were suspicious, thinking, 'Isn't this a kind of marketing?' As for the notice that 'it may not be possible to handle the second round of reservations', it seems that the actual prepared quantity is woefully insufficient .
The number of overseas pre-orders has not been revealed, but judging from the many reports of duplicate winners in Korea, it seems like this is limited to Japan.
However, related articles and communities are still filled with complaints about the “price difference between domestic and overseas products.” Some Koreans who are fluent in Japanese even certify that they made reservations through the Japanese version. The domestic price difference of almost 150,000 to 200,000 won still seems unacceptable.
Even in Korea, if you make reservations at every single sales outlet... there will be some exaggeration in the number of reservations.
▷ ❗ Beware of “Switch 2 Winner” Scam Emails
Meanwhile, Nintendo has also issued a warning to be wary of fake emails that are currently circulating saying, “Congratulations! You have won a Nintendo Switch 2.” At the time of posting the notice, the email hadn't even been sent out, and Nintendo also said that the lottery results hadn't even been confirmed yet due to emergency maintenance on the My Nintendo Store.
If you receive a similar email, we strongly recommend that you check whether the ‘sender of the email’ and ‘link address’ are unusual . Similar cases may occur overseas, including in Korea, so those who have pre-ordered the Switch 2, please be careful!
Reported phishing email. You can see that it contains a lot of very suspicious addresses (nintnd) and links .
▷ The inevitable resale appears ◁
In Korea , a reseller of the Switch 2 has already appeared. They have registered it for sale by adding 100,000 won to the regular price.
Surprisingly, many people have been certified as duplicate winners, so I think there is sufficient supply domestically.
Adjustable font size, subtitle support, color adjustment, joystick or voice-to-text conversion, voice input support, etc.
For people who can't use some features or need specific support, this is an option to let them know if the game supports that feature.
This will make it easier and more accurate for gamers with disabilities and those with limited PC experience to find the games that are right for them . Renia caught 76 dinosaurs!
You have some good skills!
But aren't the real experts faster?
wol00093 caught 47 dinosaurs!
🦕 The dinosaur is laughing at wol00093...
Next time, try faster!
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CM Flint is back with the launch of Claire Obscur!
Claire Obscure with Stove: Celebrating the launch of Expedition 33~🎉🎉
As a joint publisher, the official Stove community couldn't just sit still, right?
If you purchased the Claire Obscure: 33 Expedition from the Stove, you can do it in just 1 minute. 🎁200,000 Flakes🎁 It's pouring down! 🥳
An ambitious event prepared by the official community!
Please check below for more details~
[Event Schedule]
4/24 (Thu) 16:00 ~ 5/7 (Wed) 23:59
[How to participate in the event]
1. Run the STOVE client
2. Click [Library] on the left menu!
3. Complete your participation by taking a screenshot of your purchase and posting it in the comments
[Event Gift]
We will select 10 winners from among the event participants and each will receive 200,000 Flakes !
[Announcement of winners and prize distribution]
5/12 (Mon)
※ Event prizes will be sent out sequentially after the announcement of winners.
※ Please check!
- Anyone who is a Stove member can participate.
- Among the Stove members who participated in the event , 10 people will be selected and each will receive 200,000 Flakes .
- Any posts that violate the community operation policy or do not match the purpose of the event may be subject to action without notice.
- Event winnings are limited to one per account, and duplicate winnings will be excluded from payment.
- If you participate in the event outside of the event period, you will be excluded from winning.
Claire Obscure: A golden chance to receive a flood of Flakes by investing just 1 minute before enjoying the 33rd Expedition!
Please participate a lot everyone~😘
thank you
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#출시공방 #스토브인디 #출시예정작 #신작알리미
유독 고양이 게임들을 만드는 인디게임 개발사 Age Zero에서 개발한 게임 '상자 속의 고양이들(Cats in Boxes)'
이 개발사에서 만든 게임들은 하나같이 고양이가 등장한다
Buy Cat Clean Ocean
tiny Cats
Cats Visiting Christmas Town
Cats Visiting Cozy Art Studios
상자 속의 고양이들(Cats in Boxes)을 만든 개발사에서 만들 게임들이지만 아쉽게도 위 게임들은 스토브에는 입점하지 않았다
하지만 앞으로 입점 할 수도..?!
스토리는 딱히 없지만..
상자를 정리하는 나에게 놀아 달라고 다가오는 고양이들..
고양이가 좋아하는 상자에 모든 고양이를 넣는 것이 목표!
상자에 고양이를 넣다 보면 상자에 관심을 가진 고양이들이 하나하나 등장하는데..
마우스와 게임패드로 플레이가 가능하며 스테이지 1,2는 튜토리얼 격으로 알려준다
게임방법
각 고양이들은 고유한 모양과 생김새를 가져 모양에 맞춰 상자에 넣어야 된다
총 31개 국어를 지원
각 나라의 고유의 느낌이 있는 고양이 그림들이 귀엽다
총 75 스테이지가 존재
처음은 쉬웠으나 가면 갈수록 어려워지는 난도가 좋다
총 35마리의 각 고유한 이름을 가진 고양이들이 등장한다
각 나라언어에 맞는 고양이 이름도 있다
35마리의 개성있는 고양이들
좋았던 점
귀여운 고양이들이 나와서 좋았다
고양이를 집어 들면 먼지구름이 보이며 고양이의 울음소리를 들을 수 있는 점이 재미있다
게임플레이 중 상자뒤 배경이 간간히 바뀌는데 과하지 않은 배경으로 집중해야 되는 플레이에 도움을 주는 느낌이다
튜토리얼 격인 1,2 스테이지는 무척 쉬웠으나 이후 진행하다 보면 어려워지는 구간이 있어 좋았다
3000원도 되지 않는 가격에 75개의 스테이지로 가성비가 좋으며 할인과 스토브 쿠폰을 적용하면 더욱더 가성비가 좋아진다
게임패드 완벽지원으로 마우스와 패드 중 원하는 조작방법으로 플레이 가능
아쉬운 점
고양이를 찾게 되면 메인화면의 고양이 메뉴에서 그림만 확인할 수 있지만 상호작용이 되지 않아 추가로 확인은 불가능 한 점이 아쉽다 (고양이의 이름이라던지.. 좋아하는 것이라던지 그런 것을 추가로 알려줬다면 좋았을 느낌에 아쉽다)
브금은 나쁘지 않았으나 반복된다는 것이 아쉬웠다
게임을 진행하다 막히면.. 힌트기능이 있었다면 하는 생각이 드는 아쉬움
고양이를 화면 밖으로 보내버리면 다시 가져올 수 없는 버그가 있다 그럴땐 재시작을 해야하는 점
플레이 소감
귀여운 고양이들을 상자에 넣어라! '상자 속의 고양이들(Cats in Boxes)'
간단한 퍼즐게임이라 생각하고 플레이를 했으나 처음 메인화면에서부터 보이는 상자 안에 있는 고양이가 반겨주는 것이 포근해지는 느낌이 들었어요
귀여운 만큼 퍼즐난이도는 귀엽지 않았지만요
하지만 계속 생각하며 하나하나 해결해 나가는 퍼즐을 푸는 쾌감도 느낄 수 있어 좋았어요
고양이와 상자? 실제 고양이를 키우는 집사로서 얼마나 상자를 좋아하는지 알고 있기에 더 마음에 들었어요
몇만 원짜리 집을 사줘도 택배 박스를 더 좋아하는 우리 집 고양이.. 그렇지만 이불속을 더 좋아하..? 응?
퍼즐을 즐겨하는 사람들이라면 충분히 퍼즐을 푸는 재미를 느낄 수 있는 게임이라 생각해요
귀여운 고양이와 상자 그리고 적절한 배경이 잘 어우러진 느낌이었으나 아쉬운 점이 브금이 반복재생되는 느낌이어서 나중에는 브금을 끄고 다른 음악을 들으며 플레이를 했어요
이 게임 개발사에서 만든 다른 고양이 게임들도 스토브에 입점을 했으면 좋겠다는 생각이 드네요
(스토브 관계자분 보고 계시죠?!)
귀여운 것을 좋아하고 퍼즐도 좋아한다면 꼭 해보시는 것을 추천드려요
거기에 가격도 3000원을 안 하고 할인 때에 스토브 쿠폰과 같이 구매를 한다면 너무 좋겠죠?
고양이를 좋아한다면 그리고 고양이를 좋아한다면.. 무조건 추천!
여러분들도 귀여운 고양이가 나오는 퍼즐게임을 한번 해보는 것은 어떤가요?