#Surgent Studios

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TALES OF KENZERA: ZAU (2024) | dev. Surgent Studios

Adventure into the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera as Zau, a young shaman who bargains with the God of death to bring his Baba back from darkness.

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Abubakar Salim (Alyn of Hull) interviews Steve Toussaint (Corlys Velaryon) about acting.

Steve does not want you to call him "sir."

[doctorjohnfrederick]

"Ageless Gratitude: A Lady's Journey of Facial Transformation"

In the heart of bustling downtown, Lydia lived a life veiled by her insecurities. Her reflection in the mirror whispered stories of time's relentless march, etching lines upon her once youthful face. Each day, she navigated the world with a smile that masked her inner turmoil, longing to reclaim the vibrancy of her youth.

One serendipitous afternoon, Lydia stumbled upon an advertisement for Dr. John Frederick, a renowned cosmetic surgeon specializing in facial transformations. With hesitant hope fluttering in her heart, she scheduled a consultation, where she poured out her years of self-doubt and longing for change.

Dr. Frederick, a beacon of empathy and expertise, listened intently, mapping out a personalized journey to unveil Lydia's hidden radiance. With delicate precision, he sculpted away the weight of years, unveiling the beauty that had long been obscured beneath the veil of time.

As Lydia emerged from the cocoon of recovery, a metamorphosis had taken place. Her once weary eyes sparkled with newfound confidence, and her laughter danced freely, unburdened by the weight of self-doubt. Each glance in the mirror elicited gasps of joy as she beheld the reflection of a woman twenty years younger, yet infinitely wiser.

Gratitude poured from Lydia's heart as she embraced Dr. Frederick, her silent savior, who had gifted her not only with a youthful visage but with a renewed sense of self-worth. With every step she took, Lydia radiated a newfound vitality, a testament to the transformative power of embracing one's beauty, inside and out.

THEREFORE GUYS WHATS STOPPING YOU FROM NOT ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM LOOKS AND MAKING YOURSELF FEEL WHOLE AGAIN I DOCTOR JOHN FREDERICK, A PLASTIC SURGEON WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LOOKS BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION AND THOUGHT'S WE'RE HERE FOR YOU DONT DIE IN SILENCE

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[theindieinformer]

Every Indie From The March 2024 Xbox Partner Preview

We've got you covered if you missed today's Xbox Partner Preview. Here's every stunning indie from the show, complete with each trailer you need to see.

Xbox held its second-ever Partner Preview showcase today, featuring developers and publishers, big and small, from around the gaming industry. Not only did the event reveal the release date for the Xbox port of Final Fantasy XIV (March 21 for all of the Eorzea sickos out there like myself) and the roadmap for Persona 3 Reload’s DLC Season Pass, but the indie developers showed up big for Team…

[zarathesilentgamer]

A Lion's Heart Swells With Pride As They Watch Their Cub Roar With Might🫂#spoilers - Zara The Silent Gamer

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I decided to make a post-finale video, which means I have one more opportunity to make a cursed thumbnail.

REANALYZING THE ENDING - Let's Play 「 Tales of Kenzera: Zau 」

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Abubakar Salim speaking on people hating on Tales of Kenzera: Zau

"So I don't want to address this but we're here now. Look, since the beginning of my career, there's always been someone who's made me feel like I didn't deserve the opportunity I got. From Assassin's Creed to Raised by Wolves, you know, I've had to ignore people saying that it wasn't the work that got me the opportunity. No, it was simply because I'm black and I've turned my other check and just kept doing my thing. Even when people were saying "Oh the only reason he's been cast as Father in Raised by Wolves is because the character is a service model. Some of these comments, you know, a few of them, I can brush off. But when there's a constant barrage of them, it's exhausting.

So when I look at ZAU, it's reached this fever pitch. But look, don't got me wrong, there's been so much amazing and beautiful support for this game. The fact that its inspired so many people and touched, you know, so many lives, it was one of our goals from the outset - to have this positive impact, right? But at the same time, we're being faced with constant targeted harassment. From people who see diversity as a threat. From people who look across the vast landscape of modern media and decide that anything that doesn't speak to them or certain around them is unnecessary and unauthentic. And look, there's always a reason why diverse stories can't exist. You know, it's always either we're doing it the wrong way or it's just there to tick boxes and it's just beginning to feel like there' is no right way. You know these exclusionary rules continue to stack up and these goalposts continue to shift until you know me, my studio, people who look like us, sit down, be quiet and accept that you're outsiders. But I won't do that.

So look - if there are people who aren't like you in a game, I want you to know that game is still for you. You know, if the characters are a different race or a different gender or you know, a different ideology or different perspective, that doesn't mean the game isn't for you. It can still be for you. You know, it's an opportunity to live in rich new worlds, to explore different perspectives, to explore different cultures and all the while, you're playing a decent game. These games are opportunities to experience something different, something new, you just need to be open to it. Games are a medium unlike any other and you know, in all aspects, they have this potential to have this profound impact, not only on the people who make them but who play them. I really believe that games are on everyone. That's why I insisted on setting ZAU's cost at the price of a pizza.

So, look, I'm going to put my money where my mouth is. Starting today on Switch, shoutout to Nintendo for acting fast on this, I'm lowering that bar of entry further by dropping the price of ZAU to less than 15 dollars. Now, I genuinely believe in the power that games have, they can bring us close together. Now, I believe this is just one way that I can show you how serious I am about this. Games are for everyone. Diverse games, they're not about taking something away from you. They're about adding something new because there's room for all of us. I'm working with the team in bringing this discount to all platforms and it's gonna start from now to till the end of June because, you know, it just means so much to me, man.

And look, let me take this opportunity as well to actually speak to the developers out there that have actually dedicated themselves to making games that speak to different audiences and tell personal stories that uplift the marginalized and underrepresented. Your work is so important, so important today. Whether you realize it or not, you are actually setting an example for the next generation of developers, of creators, of artists, just take that in. Keep doing what you're doing. Thank you."

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Tales of Kenzera Zau PS5 gameplay 4K - prime impressioni

Un sorprendente metroidvania

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Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Xbox Partner Preview 2024 Gameplay Trailer

Surgent Studios and EA Originals' Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a single-player game. The story is "shaped by actor Abubakar Salim’s own experience with grief, discovering how love gives us the courage to press on after devastating loss." (EA) Music for the game is by Nainita Desai.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU launches for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 23, 2024.

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Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU" - Un Viaje Emocionante a Través del Duelo y la Esperanza

Abubakar Salim Rinde Homenaje a su Padre en este Impactante Indie de Surgent Studios y EA Originals En un tributo conmovedor a su difunto padre, Abubakar Salim, fundador de Surgent Studios, presenta con orgullo “Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU”. Este juego indie no solo ofrece una experiencia de plataformas de acción y aventura, sino que también nos sumerge en un reino místico inspirado en la mitología…

[hardcoregamer]

Review: Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Despite issues with its difficulty balance and some of the elements of the metroidvania genre, Tales of Kenzera: Zau is still a promising start for Surgent Studios, with its smooth, fast gameplay, astounding world, engrossing story and jaw-dropping visuals. 

Keep reading!

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Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Proved The Fight Against Sweet Baby Inc. & "Wokeness" Is Not Always About The Quality Games

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, a Metroidvania video game developed by Surgent Studios and published by Electronic Arts, under its EA Originals label, has proven once and for all, that the fight against “woke” games was never about quality and original games, but also a fight to maintain the status quo of just White characters been the main characters in the video games. Continue reading Tales of…

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I’ve been looking forward to the release of Tales of Kenzera: Zau, so I had to grab it immediately. Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a Metroidvania game developed by Surgent Studios, that takes you through a story about grief and love.


In the game, you wield the powers of the sun and the moon and must defeat restless spirits that roam throughout the world. The world of Tales of Kenzera: Zau is stunning, taking inspiration from Bantu tales. The world is bright and full of so much color, and the music draws you into the story.


As much as I have enjoyed the gameplay mechanics and exploring the world, it's definitely a game best enjoyed after bedtime. Like most Metroidvania games, it's a challenge trying to play when holding a little one with an irregular nap schedule.


Tales of Kenzera: Zau is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S


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[theindieinformer]

Xbox Partner Preview Announced For This Wednesday

Xbox will be showcasing its third-party devs and publishers with a 30-minute Partner Preview this Wednesday, including a new look at Tales of Kenzera: Zau.

In a post on Xbox Wire, Xbox has announced its newest Partner Preview will go down this Wednesday, showing off a hefty handful of upcoming games from third-party publishers and developers. In the announcement, Xbox touts the Partner Preview will feature more than a dozen games, including indie and indie-adjacent projects alongside their triple-A counterparts. For instance, actor and creative…

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Tales of Kenzera: ZAU #18🫂(End) - Zara The Silent Gamer

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Kalunga is controversial in Kenzera for being the God of Death, but you've gotta hand it to him for keeping the Realm of the Dead free of random spikes.

KALUNGA'S FINAL TEST - Let's Play 「 Tales of Kenzera: Zau 」 - 9