Monthly Archives: January 2015

Dying Light – Devs play co-op in new promo video

The developers from Techland sat together for an intense co-op session of Dying Light. Lead devs Tymon Smektała and Maciej Binkowski along with brand manager Paweł Modliński, and assistant producer Marcel Mitraszewski created a tight team of survivors, showcasing several more advanced gameplay tactics as well as a few less fortunate encounters with zombies. The players can watch their struggles and get the taste of the game’s co-op mode in the just released gameplay video.

Dying Light features seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op for up to 4 players. The multiplayer is fully integrated with the campaign and allows the players to complete quests together, explore the quarantine zone, and take part in special co-op challenges.

The game features also asymmetric PvP multiplayer for up to 5 players (4v1) thanks to the “Be the Zombie” DLC mode. You can also watch the first official “Be the Zombie” Twitch stream of Dying Light on January 24th, 10 AM (PST)/6 PM (GMT) at Twitch.tv/Techland

Dying Light Global Launch Dates Confirmed

Dying Light

Techland announced today the updated global launch dates for Dying Light. The game will have a worldwide digital release on PC of January 27, 2015. In North and South America, the digital release and physical copies for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be available at the same day.

In Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia, Dying Light will have a digital release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One of January 28, 2015. Physical copies of the game will be released in these territories on February 27, 2015. Additionally all of the physical preordered versions will include two DLC packs, Cuisine & Cargo and Ultimate Survivor Bundle, free of charge.

Subsequently, the “Be the Zombie” multiplayer mode, where players take control of the Night Hunter and can invade others’ games, will be now be available for free on all platforms everywhere.

For more info, visit http://dyinglightgame.com/

Heroes of Newerth to Ring in 2015 with new Quest System and Game Mode

Herose of Newerth War Effot

The HoN Team today announced plans to implement two new in-game features for its popular multiplayer online brawler, Heroes of Newerth. The War Effort, a quest system designed to reward players for completing daily objectives ; and Blitz, a mode that encourages an onslaught of offensive action with gameplay mechanics such as reduced hero cool down timers and lower mana costs. Both features go live Jan. 28.

To participate in the War Effort, players must complete quests presented in Heroes of Newerth’s in-game user interface (UI). Two quests will remain active concurrently, until an objective is fulfilled. Once completed, another quest will appear and players will earn reputation points for their efforts.

Reputation points earned can be used to unlock satchels and chests, which contain a variety of in-game products ranging from gold and silver coins that can be used to purchase avatars, voice packs, and more, to exclusive event goodies. The 14th and final unlockable container houses the Treasure of Champions – a chest with the War Effort’s most prestigious prizes.

To adhere to Heroes of Newerth’s competitive nature, The War Effort will also feature a leaderboard that can be climbed by completing quests. At the end of each cycle – typically cycles will last 28 days – players who have finished the most quests will receive additional in-game compensation, including the coveted Trophy Avatar, a gold plated avatar only given to the War Effort’s top 25 questers.

“A big goal for The War Effort is to incentivize players to step outside of their comfort zone with awesome content,” said Brent Wiedmer, Director of Design for Heroes of Newerth. “We’ve found that, even with HoN’s massive catalog of heroes, new and veteran players alike tend to pick from a small pool of heroes.”

“In many instances a player selects heroes based on what HoN’s ‘current meta’ is, or what they are familiar with, reducing match diversity,” said Wiedmer. “The expectation is that, once an incentive to check out previously unexplored content is established, it will greatly improve a player’s HoN experience by ensuring that each game is unique and approached differently from the last.”

War Effort quests are not limited to accomplishing objectives with heroes . Many will require participants to enlist their services on battlefields across Newerth such as on flagship 5v5 map, Forests of Caldavar, or Blitz Mode, amongst others.

Blitz mode is Heroes of Newerth on steroids ,” said Sam Braithwaite, Marketing Director for Heroes of Newerth. “The beautiful thing about Blitz Mode is that anybody can jump in, veterans and new players alike, and start kicking ass right away.”

In addition to reduced cool down times and mana cost, Blitz Mode, unleashes chaos on the battlefield with:

  • Increased hero attack damage and movement speeds
  • 40% reduction in stun and debuff durations; and
  •  Double damage auto attacks.

Visit heroesofnewerth.com/thewareffort to learn more about The War Effort.

Star Trek: Alien Domain Begins Second Closed Beta Test

Star Trek Alien Domain Art

GameSamba today announced new details regarding the second closed beta test of the new free-to-play online strategy game, Star Trek: Alien Domain, which is set to begin today, January 22, at 6PM PST.

Taking place many years after the events of Star Trek: Voyager™, Star Trek: Alien Domain™ follows players as they take on the role of a new Federation or Klingon captain trapped in the unexplored realm of fluidic space. Players will face a variety of threats – including Species 8472 – encounter new hostile creatures and species, and be forced to contend with a war that has erupted between the trapped Klingon and Federation forces.

The second closed beta test will include several features that have been added or improved based on player feedback from the first closed beta, including officer progression, a new weapon upgrade system, and earlier unlocks in the gameplay cycle for more features. Anyone who creates a free GameSamba account will be able to participate, as no closed beta key is required for this test period.

Following its launch on January 22, the second closed beta test is scheduled to run until February 6, 2015. A series of beta events are scheduled to begin coinciding with the launch of the new test, and players can obtain rewards that can be used both in CBT2, and in the future full release.

Verdun

Verdun is a squad-based multiplayer FPS set in First World War (WW1). The game is inspired by the infamous battle of Verdun in 1916. It includes historically accurate features such as true WW1 weaponry, historical maps based on sectors of the Western Front and authentic uniforms and equipment.

Features:

True Trench Warfare: Capture the fear, desperation, and visceral violence of the trenches of the Great War with a real-time, dynamic frontline. Momentum-based attack and counter-attack gameplay conveys a sense of intense, bone-crunching impact with bayonets and muddy, gruesome combat.

Frontlines Mode: The Frontlines game mode is unique in its tactical complexity, where you are leveling different types of squads, each with your own tactics and roles. The realistic trenches are an extra challenge in the fight, where teamwork and tactical cunning are essential for success. Drive your enemies from their trenches and dominate the Western Front!

Chemical Warfare: Experience first-hand the brutal terror of chemical warfare, as your friends and allies choke to death on burning mustard gas. Don your gas mask for an immersive experience in heavy breathing and claustrophobia, and take the fight straight back to those who would use such vile tactics against you.