Monthly Archives: September 2016

Steam Updates their Review System

Steam Introduces New Refund Policy

Steam Keys are not so hard to get, especially for game reviewers. Other people can get ahold of them too, and even can get paid for it. I’m not going to go into the specifics, because it’s a repugnant thing, and it is with this change that I hope it will if not be killed, slowed way down. Because Steam updated how their Review System works, and after reading through it once or twice, I think it’s terrific.  I’m going to quote it, and it is found here:

“An analysis of games across Steam shows that at least 160 titles have a substantially greater percentage of positive reviews by users that activated the product with a cd key, compared to customers that purchased the game directly on Steam. There are, of course, legitimate reasons why this could be true for a game: Some games have strong audiences off Steam, and some games have passionate early adopters or Kickstarter backers that are much more invested in the game.”

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The long and the short of it is, there are shady developers that are giving away keys and/or paying people to hype their game. That just puts a huge damper on what we as gaming journalists do: We aren’t paid by the developers. At least not on this site. We’re paid by our bosses to be honest. I was told by DizzyPW when I started “If it’s ass, say it’s ass! Don’t lie to the people”, which I had not planned on doing in the first place. People on Steam are going to be able to filter reviews from where the game was acquired: Whether they bought it on Steam, acquired a key, et cetera. Also, Steam Key reviews won’t be included in the score anymore! Those people being given codes to spice up a game that might not have a lot of heat behind it? Those fucking days are over. #praiseGaben

Lekool Adds Servers for Call of Gods and Thundercall

Lekoolgames, a leading publisher of browser based games, aims to constantly improve to offer a fun gaming experience for players of all ages. With that goal in mind, Lekool has announced the launch of two new servers for its popular games Call of Gods (16th server) and Thundercall (2nd server), launching on September 14 at 7pm Pacific.

Lekool Adds Servers for Call of Gods and Thundercall

Call of Gods is a browser based RTS/RPG game. In keeping with the traditional core style, players create a human, elf, or undead hero and venture out into a massive fantasy world where they can progress through elaborate quest arcs, fight their way with other players through challenging dungeons, amass armies, and ultimately build a powerful castle stronghold within your race’s kingdom.

COG also features an in-depth and interactive game guide to help your journey in the game. The game features beautiful graphics, Arena System and Alliance system. Fight with players of different servers to prove your might and bring glory to your server in the Cross Server Championship.

Website : http://cog.lekoolgames.com

Launch Date : 14th September 2016 at 7:00 PM US Pacific time (UTC – 8)

Lekool Adds Servers for Call of Gods and Thundercall

ThunderCall is an online action ARPG game published by Lekoolgames. The game is based on a fantasy theme and gives you a taste of Western Mythology and vast fantasy worlds which every player can explore. Start your journey as a Warrior or a Mage in an intense battle against monsters and demon hordes, the game from the early stages of gameplay gives the players freedom to build their character as they see fit and join PvP, PvE, group NPC battles and much more

We invite and welcome all to join us on the launch of our new servers, lots of exciting events and activities await you at launch.

Website : http://thc.lekoolgames.com/

Launch Date : 14th September 2016 at 7:00 PM US Pacific time (UTC – 8)