ColtronXL kicks off our new OnRPG exclusive video content with I Am Setsuna for the recently released Nintendo Switch. The PS4 and PC versions launched in July of 2016.
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Qcplay Limited
Qcplay Limited
Starcraft gets a Remaster? AND a Re-release
At the Seoul, Korea’s “I <3 Starcraft” event, it was announced that Starcraft 1 and Starcraft’s expansion “Brood War” is being remade, remastered for 4k Resolution. Hot damn! It’s going to boast re-recorded dialogue, redone briefing screens, the whole works. Due out this year, we can play Starcraft on a modern PC with modern visual aesthetics! Apparently, Brood War has become popular again, especially out the Korea way. The gameplay is not changing at all, from what I understand, the code will remain largely the same. But I have to ask myself, with seven years of Starcraft 2 under our belts, why the decision to work on this instead of maybe, make Starcraft 2 more enjoyable? Sure, lots of people like SC2, but the way I look at it, it was a nearly ten-year cash grab. Each “expansion” focused on the single faction [but with, of course, updates for all], but a story for each expansion? Why not release one complete game? A very popular opinion is that Blizzard ruined Starcraft with the SC2 debacle and the way they handled the release of content/expansions for it. It felt like they simply wanted to milk it for as much money as possible. This is Blizzard we’re talking about, though; they aren’t struggling, and they do make quality games that people pay hand over fist for.
So why this, why now? They already announced that the original, un-remastered Starcraft 1/Brood War, for free on the Blizzard Store. It will contain bug fixes, an observer mode, the ability re-bind keys. So why also release a remaster? Are they trying to rebuild the hype for one of their greatest releases? Are they trying to bring back an eSports scene for Starcraft 1 in addition to Starcraft 2? That would sure get more eyes on their product. Other people have asked, “Why not remakes of Warcraft 1 and 2?” and that’s a fair talking point. But, Warcraft 3 wasn’t a seen as a failure! However, there is no price listed for Starcraft 1: Remaster that I’m aware of. I’ve been looking into it, but I’m definitely curious about what’s going on. To be totally honest, I’d watch Starcraft 1 tournaments before Starcraft 2. It’s not really about nostalgia either, since sure I played SC1 when I was younger, but I was 16 or 17 when it came out, and I had no PC at home. So I missed the Nostalgia Train. I just think it’s a really interesting choice to re-release the original in a playable format, and also a remaster. I’d think that they would re-release the original, for free [as planned], and see how many downloads/how much playtime happens and move forward. But. . . this is Blizzard. They’re likely 100% sure people why download/buy it, and frankly they’re probably not wrong. I’m very curious to see where this develops in the eSports scene though as the year progresses. Is there going to be a big Starcraft 1 boom? It’s still played, but with this, we could see more of it than we have. . . ever, frankly.
Do you agree or disagree on how Starcraft 2 was handled? Was it okay to release three expansions at 40 bucks a pop? Are you excited for the Remaster, or will you simply be happy with the re-release for free?
Ship of Heroes
Ship of Heroes is a 3D MMORPG developed by Heroic Games where players can assume the role of a superhero on a spaceship! It is 2487 AD and the human population has far outgrown the capacity of the Earth. Nearby star systems have been colonized and terraformed into survivable environments for humans, resulting in the formation of the galactic Human Federation. Insanely massive ships have been constructed to help the human population move around, some of which can contain entire cities on the inside. The FHS Justice is one of these enormous ships, and it is where you’ll find your home. Keep the peace on the FHS Justice, protect its citizens, and put every unruly alien you come across in its place. A ship this dangerous definitely needs its heroes!
Features:
Hero Customization: Customize your character with deep aspects like hundreds of costume options and even changing the looks of your skills.
Varying Playstyles: Choose your class from options like blaster or tanker to help define your role, but make it your own as you progress and evolve.
Harvest Pit: Venture into the Harvest Pit and see some of the alien species for yourself. Maybe you’ll even find some rare items in this extremely dangerous zone to take back with you.
Heroic Games
Heroic Games
Strikers
Strikers is a fantasy soccer MOBA developed by Petroglyph for PC and is going to be available on Steam Early Access in Spring 2017. Sure in normal soccer you can sprint, kick, dribble, and shoot, but what happens when that’s just not enough? In Strikers players can experience soccer battles like none other, featuring wacky characters that aren’t afraid to break the rules of conventional soccer. You already know the game of soccer, so why not throw a few special abilities into the mix and become the best Strikers team in the world?
Features:
Special Abilities: Use special abilities like blinking across the field and poisoning your opponents to gain the upper hand.
Streaming: Bring the fun to everybody via streaming services in Observer Mode and show them just how great your team can be!
Game Modes: Fight against other players in Quickmatch, watch other teams play in Replay Mode, and hone your skills in Practice Mode.
Battle Islands: Commanders
Battle Islands: Commanders is a free-to-play 3D strategy game developed by DR Studios for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. It is also available for download on Steam. In Battle Islands: Commanders players can go head to head in strategic battles in locations from the sandy dunes of North Africa to the bitter cold of the Eastern Front! Islands of all kinds are ripe for the taking, and you’d better act quickly if you want to claim them for yourself! Find out if you’ve got what it takes to command your units in the most strategic ways possible and conquer enemies in tons of different climates in Battle Islands: Commanders.
Features:
Supply Crates: Collect Supply Crates as you play matches and open them to unlock new units that will create new strategic possibilities for you.
Varying Units: Each unit has it’s own pros and cons. You’ll need to decide what ones to send out at what times to avoid getting counter-played.
Alliances: Join an Alliance to exchange units with other players and spar with them in battles to get some practice against real opponents.
DR Studios
DR Studios
Rend
Rend is a 3D MMORPG shooter developed by Frostkeep Studios for PC and will be available on Steam Early Access in Spring 2017. In Rend players can fight against hordes of demons in an ongoing war alongside the faction of their choosing all in the name of mere existence. Survival is the main goal when it comes to faction warfare after all. By using your own playstyle to your advantage you might just find that you can help your faction in a unique way and all stay safe together!
Features:
Unique Playstyles: Use Rend’s talent and skill systems to tailor your character to your unique playstyle and master your niche.
Time of Reckoning: All bets are off during the Time of Reckoning and the Lost Ones will assault your base. Defend your own faction or take up arms against the others. Everyone will be ripe for plundering.
Resource Collection: Collect resources for your faction and use them to upgrade your faction’s technologies.
Frostkeep Studios
Frostkeep Studios

