Monthly Archives: October 2014

Warlocks – Kickstarter Campaign Ends with $26,451

Warlocks

One More Level S.A. are thrilled to reveal that the Kickstarter for their pixel brawler, Warlocks, has funded! The campaign is currently at over $26,000 and the team would like to thank the press, groups, Tweeps and of course, backers, who have helped the campaign reach its funding target!

‘It’s amazing to be funded by players! Now, we are sure, that people really like what we’re doing – our work, our game!’ said Radosław Ratusznik, producer at One More Level S.A. ‘They voted with their wallets and this shows that they want to play our game – as a full, final release. It’s very motivating for us, as developers, receiving so much such wonderful feedback and support from the backers and press alike.’

Funding will continue via the One More Level S.A. webstore and will accept payments via PayPal to carry on helping Warlocks fund further and to achieve stretch goals.

For more info, visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/229931946/warlocks-0

Das Tal – Stealth and Tracking Implemented in New Update

Das Tal

Fireballs and stuns aplenty in Das Tal this month, as the skills system is revamped. Each of the existing three weapon and armor sets in the indie MMO alpha has had their skills doubled, and a brand new weapon comes with the update, the ‘over-time-effect’ focused totem.

The game’s developer, Fairytale Distillery, has also made a number of aesthetic improvements to the game world, the most interesting being the ability to hide in vegetation and track enemies using their footsteps. Coupled with these features is the addition of ambient audio tracks and early stage ability sound effects. The video provided by Fairytale Distillery has more details.

Smaller tests this month have offered a chance for testers to check out the new changes, and they have been scrutinised by members of the experienced MMORPG guild Syndicate, who have offered their feedback on where things can be improved. Further focus tests with Syndicate and other clans and communities will take place throughout development when appropriate.

For more info, visit http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=286465576#_=_

Eve Online: All Systems Go For Fanfest 2015

EVE Online

CCP Games, a leading independent developer of massively multiplayer games, today announced that the final details for Fanfest 2015 are now available for eager fans interested in attending the annual gathering of thousands of EVE players and developers.  Complete information about travel packages and tickets can now be found at http://fanfest.eveonline.com.

Tickets for Fanfest 2015 went on sale earlier this year, and while the least-expensive early-bird options are sold out, a limited number of discounted tickets are still available.

At EVE Fanfest, gamers from all over the world mix and mingle with CCP’s developers, learn about what’s coming in the EVE Universe, and celebrate with their online allies and adversaries.  The three-day event culminates with the epic “Party at the Top of the World,” an event that will not be forgotten.

Unique to Fanfest 2015 will be a total solar eclipse on 20 March 2015, and NASA’s website says that Iceland is the best place in the world to view the event.
Other activities at Fanfest 2015 include:

  • Presentations by CCP developers and community members
  • Exclusive reveals and sneak previews for all of CCP’s games
  • Live tournaments
  • Player/developer roundtable discussions
  • Exclusive charity dinner hosted by CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson and other CCP staff
  • The infamous Developer Pub Crawl
  • The Blue Lagoon Hangover Party

Additional activities will be announced in the coming months.

Standard admission tickets for Fanfest 2015 are $200 (€160), but a limited number of discounted tickets are available for $175 (€140) while supplies last.  Players can also use PLEX to pay for their tickets and other event-related activities.  EVE Fanfest partners Icelandair and Center Hotels are offering special rates on a variety of airfare and lodging packages.

Tickets and more information about Fanfest are available now at http://fanfest.eveonline.com.

Age of Wushu: Lingxiao City and “The Path of the Departed” explained

Age of Wushu

New details have been revealed about a feature of the upcoming expansion to Age of Wushu: Winds of Destiny, including info about the back-story behind the new region and accompanying the new game features.

The added region, known as Heaven’s Lake and Snowy Peaks, is located in a new environment with snowy and mountainous terrain. In the region, the city of Lingxiao becomes the focal point for the conflict. The city’s ruler, the local elder Wang Yue, is at odds with 3 rival groups: the Snowy Valley people, the Blood Blade Clan, and the Valley of Frozen Souls.

Players who choose to join in the battle are randomly placed on one of these four factions, with the ultimate goal of acquiring the most points for their team. The event is multi-staged, culminating in a battle in which the Lingxiao forces defend the city as the other factions attack.

Key Features

  • Random team placement
  • Gathering resources to benefit team
  • Recruiting powerful NPCs to act as combat allies
  • 3 factions competing while also assaulting the defending faction
  • New Espionage system – players can be placed under cover in other factions
  • Teams acquire points, rewards distributed at the end based on ranks

For more info, visit http://www.ageofwushu.com/news/view/443