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Aug 20, 2019
Yesterday during Gamescom 2019 Opening Night Live, one of the announcements by Sony surprised us. The live-action interactive adventure Erica, which was in development by Flavourworks for a few years, is out now! You get to play this thrilling murder mystery exclusively on PS4 for only $9.99 US. Take control of the narrative during this feature-length film/video game by making your own choices when prompted. You can even download the companion app for your mobile device to use as your controller (iOS, Android). However, do take note that this game is rated M for language, gore, etc. We here at myPotatoGames wanted to highlight this game for its easy difficulty and beautifully haunting score by acclaimed composer Austin Wintory (Pode).
About Erica
Become Erica, a brave young lady plagued with nightmares of your father’s murder. With the traumatic events that have haunted you as a child dragged back into the light of the present day via grisly new clues, it’s up to you to unearth the shocking truth behind this devastating tragedy. Every choice you make influences how the game develops, with multiple endings awaiting you at the finale of the emotional branching narrative.
Key Features
- Ground-breaking live-action technology. Immerse yourself in a feature-length cinematic experience where you can affect the actions playing out onscreen, merging high-fidelity Hollywood production values with engaging, tactile gameplay.
- Make key choices via interactive storytelling. Alter the path of the game’s branching narrative by making meaningful decisions that have a profound effect on how the story plays out. Choose how Erica interacts with other characters through conversation, dramatically shaping her relationship with them.
- Get closer to the story with intuitive controls. Reach into Erica’s world with innovative use of the DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller’s touch pad or your mobile device’s touchscreen. Wipe steam off a mirror, lift a record needle onto vinyl, peek around corners to spy on conversations, and even control how slowly you open doors.
- A filmic score filled with tension. Get wrapped up in every moment via a haunting soundtrack from Austin Wintory, the award-winning composer of games such as Journey, The Banner Sage 3, and Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
For other release date reveals during Gamescom 2019, check out our article here: Cat Quest II Finally Receives a PC & Consoles Release Date.
- Aug 20, 2019
The winning games chosen by the Gamescom jury were announced during Opening Night Live last night and we here at myPotatoGameGames are so happy for everyone mentioned below! Especially some of our favorite indie games that we have been rooting for such as Planet Zoo and Concrete Genie! Gamescom Awards honor the best games and products premiering at the event that are submitted by game developers, and are reviewed by an independent international jury of experts. The winners chosen by the public have yet to be announced during a live-stream on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 (Gamescom’s last day). You can still vote for your favorites on the show-floor such as “Best Booth” or the Gamescom “Most Wanted“ if you find yourself in Colognes, Germany!
Best Action Adventure Game
- Winner: Blacksad: Under the Skin (Astragon)
- Concrete Genie (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Nintendo)
Best Action Game
- Winner: Doom Eternal (ZeniMax Germany)
- Borderlands 3 (2K)
- Marvel’s Avengers (Square Enix)
Best Family Game
- Winner: Concrete Genie (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Dreams (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Nintendo)
Best Racing Game
- Winner: Grid (Koch Media)
- Hot Wheels Infinite Loop (Mattel)
- Need for Speed Heat (Electronic Arts)
Best Role Playing Game
- Winner: Wasteland 3 (Koch Media)
- Final Fantasy VII Remake (Square Enix)
- Pokemon Sword and Shield (Nintendo)
Best Simulation Game
- Winner: Planet Zoo (Frontier)
- Barotrauma (Daedalic Entertainment)
- NBA 2K20 (2K)
Best Sports Game
- Winner: Roller Champions (Ubisoft)
- FIFA 20 (Electronic Arts)
- eFootball PES 2020 (Konami)
Best Strategy Game
- Winner: Desperados III (THQ Nordic)
- Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Microsoft)
- Foundation (Polymorph Games)
Most Original Game
- Winner: Dreams (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Concrete Genie (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Felix The Reaper (Daedalic Entertainment)
Best Xbox One Game
- Winner: Gears 5 (Microsoft)
- Bleeding Edge (Microsoft)
- Borderlands 3 (2K)
Best Nintendo Switch Game
- Winner: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Nintendo)
- Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Nintendo)
- Pokemon Sword and Shield (Nintendo)
Best PlayStation 4 Game
- Winner: Dreams (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Concrete Genie (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Final Fantasy VII Remake (Square Enix)
Best Mobile Game
- Winner: Battle Chasers: Nightwar (HandyGames)
- Hot Wheels Infinite Loop (Mattel)
- Lock’s Quest (HandyGames)
Best PC Game
- Winner: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint (Ubisoft)
- Borderlands 3 (2K)
- Doom Eternal (ZeniMax Germany)
Again, huge congratulations to all of the winners! If you missed some of the announcements during Gamescom 2019 Opening Night Live and Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, you might want to check out some of the most wholesome games revealed here: Design, Build and Gather All Across the Universe in Kerbal 2, PHOGS! Is Double Doggo Action, and Care For Doggies And Find Love In Best Friend Forever.
