Daily Highlights: Thursday 23rd January

Brand confusion, open betas, announcements and all-star lineups.
Text: Mike Holmes
Published 2014-01-23

Following on from King's pursuit of studios using the words ‘Candy' and ‘Saga' in the names of their games, Stoic told us their thoughts on the recent legal challenge directed at The Banner Saga.

As brand confusion proceeds to take over the world, Jay-Z tried to change the name of DayZ. He failed, but that didn't stop us having a little chuckle.

Hearthstone is now in open beta in Europe. Time to start building up your deck as Blizzard aren't planning any further card wipes.

CD Projekt Red has said that they're "fairly close" to maxing out the PS4 and Xbox One with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Paradox announced two new games today. Hearts of Iron IV will be a familiar proposition to strategy fans. On the other hand, RPG Runemaster is a bit of departure for the studio.

An incredible cast for Elder Scrolls Online was announced today. Our pick is ex-Python John Cleese. Watch the trailer and see the all-star lineup for yourself.

We spoke to Hideo Baba about Tales of Symphonia Chronicles and Tales of Xillia 2 and the state of the JRPG, and we caught up with producer Kunio Hashimoto to find out more about Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

A release date for Yoshi's New Island was confirmed today. The Infamy update for Payday 2 will give high level players something to think about. Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z got pushed back into March. We've got a Last of Us cinematic for your viewing pleasure. Bioshock Infinite is going to be free on PS Plus next month.

We leave you with a brace of reviews.

First up we got all nostalgic with Might & Magic X: Legacy. Are some things best left in the past?

Our second review is for the PC sword-fighting game Nidhogg. Our advice for that one is to bring a friend.

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