Monthly Archives: October 2018

Satisfactory Announces Much Anticipated Closed Alpha Date

Purveyors of fine video games such as Goat Simulator, Sanctum, and Deep Rock Galactic, Coffee Stain, have announced the launch date of their closed alpha for the upcoming Satisfactory, which looks like a delicious blend of Factorio and No Man’s Sky.

The alpha is going to start with a mere 200 people, and will be focused on the first hour of game-play initially. As time progresses and bugs are found and fixed, more people will be added, and the focus will likewise expand. The initial phases of the alpha will also be single player, but with full intention of a segue into multiplayer in the near future. Late game technologies will also be hidden away, so as not to spoil the entire game. Coffee stain is placing a ‘soft NDA’, meaning they request that you not share any digital media, but you can talk about it to your partner.

Coffee Stain intends to launch the alpha October 17th, but with the caveat that it may get pushed back if unforeseen circumstances occur. You can sign up for the alpha at the Satisfactory main website.

Nostos VR

NetEase Games brings open world, online multiplayer games into the virtual realms, with Nostos. Travel to Nostos, a post-apocalyptic world on the verge of mass-extinction.

Features:

Explore: Search a stunning anime styled world for clues about the past of your home.

SpatialOS: Seamlessly travel from area to area without load screens thanks to advanced technology.

Immersive: You want immersive gameplay? Slide on your VR headset and leave the real world behind.

Northgard’s Most Expansive Launch, ‘Ragnarok’ Launches Today for Free

Northgard Ragnarok - Trailer - YouTube

The largest update to the Viking strategy game, Northgard hits today and on top of that, it’s free. The most expansive update since launch, Ragnarok comes with a wealth of content, like a cataclysmic-themed map with new tiles and events, a new neutral faction and the addition of a new gameplay mechanic in Military Paths. By defeating enemies or losing a unit, players gain experience points to use on one of three Military Paths – Tactician, Guardian, and Conqueror. Each has three unlockable skills and offer powerful choices to a players army, and allows greater specialization/playstyle options. The latest patch notes have the full details.

We are very happy to see Northgard grow and be able to offer our most expansive update since the game’s launch for free,” declares Sebastien Vidal, CEO and co-founder at Shiro Games. “We still have a lot of cool ideas in store, and our community can expect more content updates in the upcoming months.

Other new features to Northgard:

  • New Ragnarok map: promising to be a testing challenge to beginners and veterans alike, this cataclysmic-themed map comes with new tiles and events illustrating the devastating results of the end times. No fertile land remains, and farming is now impossible, with prospective clan leaders having to plan carefully if they want to survive and stand victorious on this demanding new map.

  • New Volcano tile: occupying the centre of the map, the Volcano will violently erupt at random times, throwing massive boulders across the map. They are both a blessing and a curse, as each rock crashing in a clan’s territory can be mined for valuable resources during four months. If players fail to do so, each stone left unchecked will turn into a powerful and extremely aggressive Rock Golem.

  • Ancient Graveyard tile: home to the souls of fallen Viking warriors, these hallowed grounds can be colonized and studied, resulting in the recruitment of Spectral Warriors boasting very high defence. While such supernatural allies can prove useful, Vikings are highly superstitious and the clan will suffer a happiness penalty as long as these ghostly beings remain in the player’s territory.

  • Fallen Sailors event: as the apocalypse draws near, the countless souls of the Fallen Sailors drowned during the long journey to Northgard are eager to return to the world of the living. This event can occur at any moment and will see a wave of Spectral Warriors invade and haunt the players’ shores, attacking any Viking in sight.

  • The Myrkalfars: a new neutral faction of Northgard, these dark elves are particularly aggressive and will raid random clans every year, stealing their resources over time. To be spared by future raids, players can choose to trade with and befriend the Myrkalfar, making a good amount of Krowns in the process. Cooperation is not the only way, however, and, while it may prove challenging, any clan able to raze the dark elves’ camp will be able to recover some of the stolen resources.

The Maestros Now Available on Steam

The Maestros Launch Trailer - YouTube

Systence Games’ flagship title is now officially live to all users on Steam – The Maestros. A fast-paced 3v3 blend of Battlerite and Pikmin, two teams clash in hot arena combat. The Maestros is a team vs team action-strategy arena about transforming cute animals and clunky robot minions into battle-ready beasts and bots. Pick a commander and beat down leafy monsters to build up your squad, then mutate them into a walking wombo combo your enemies won’t soon forget. In The Maestros, the diesel-punk themed “Knights of Teutonia” do battle against the Alchemists of Regalis across a host of maps, with their own objectives. Simply choose a commander and build up units by fighting the other monsters on the map, and transform them into greater creatures. The Maestros is available on Steam for 12.99 but is discounted during launch week for 9.74.

Key Features:

  • Battle in 3v3 multiplayer arenas
  • Unlock commanders & factions
  • Fire rockets out of tortoises’ shells
  • Top the leaderboards
  • Electrocute somebody with tesla coil unicycles
  • Tame the powerful Dreadbeast

Descent (2018) Trailer #1

Descent is reborn, with its classic six-degrees-of-freedom action created for a new generation using Unreal Engine 4. 20 different ships and lots of customization await. Earth is starving, and the survival of mankind depends on water and minerals from deep space. It’s time to do your part. Starting today, players can pre-order Descent, which is slated to arrive in early 2019. Little Orbit is also honoring the spirit of open-development from the original reboot project by inviting early supporters to a special PC beta starting in November. These players will help polish the final release.

“This has been more than a 3 year journey for the Kickstarter backers, Early Access players, and fans who all made this game possible. We are excited to begin rolling out the Descent® beta for players later this year,” said Matthew Scott, CEO of Little Orbit. “With Descent®, we are reimagining a classic franchise, while still staying true to the core gameplay that made it one of the most popular games of the 90s.”

Pre-order benefits include:

  • PC Beta starting last this year
  • A custom version of the Generation III “Viola” ship w/ exclusive paint job
  • Special PC Beta challenges to unlock exclusive pre-season cosmetic rewards
  • Multipass upgrade for multiplayer seasons 1 & 2 with additional gameplay challenges
  • “Secret Missions” DLC with additional single-player missions, landing later in 2019!