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Austin-made ‘Banner Saga’ arrives for consoles

By Omar L. Gallaga
Jan 12, 2016
"The Banner Saga" from Stoic Studio, is available today for PS4 and Xbox One. Credit: Stoic Studio
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“The Banner Saga” from Stoic Studio, is available today for PS4 and Xbox One. Credit: Stoic Studio

New video games out this week:

"The Banner Saga." Next-gen console gamers will finally get a chance to play the Norse-themed game about Vikings, betrayal and survival that was developed in Austin by Stoic Studio. The game, which was previously released for mobile devices and computers, is a great chance to get caught up as development continues on "The Banner Saga 2." Rated T for Teen. $20 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Also out this week: "Gone Home" (Xbox One, PS4), "Big Action Mega Fight!" (Windows PC), "Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India" (PS4, PC, Xbox One), "Love Beat" (PC), "Pro Basketball Manager 2016" (PC), "Marcus Level "(PC), "Energy Cycle" (PC), "Oxenfree" (PC), "Echoes of Aetheria" (PC), "Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen" (PC).

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