Yearly Archives: 2018

1930s Co-Op Adventure Strange Brigade Receives Release Date

Coming on August 28th, Rebellion’s 1930s co-op adventure, Strange Brigade goes live across Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC, with Collector’s and Digital Deluxe versions in addition to the standard release. Our four heroes find themselves in exotic Egypt, where ancient terrors linger in every shadow. The Witch Queen Seteki commands mummified horrors and its up to this intrepid band of do-gooders to save the world and stuff this ancient evil back into its sarcophagus.

More discerning adventurers can opt for the tactile pleasures of the STRANGE BRIGADE Collector’s Edition, which includes:

  • Strange Brigade® boxed edition (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One only)

  • Steelbook case

  • Secret Service Weapons Pack DLC

  • Airship model

  • 64-page art book

  • Exclusive suitcase design and sleeve

Meet the Heroes of Shining Resonance Refrain

Alfheim is under siege by the Empire of Lombardia in Shining Resonance Refrain. It’s up to Yuma Ilvern, the boy with the soul of the Shining Dragon and his companions to fight back! Shining Resonance Refrain is on the way to the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One and Steam on July 10th. This video will show off the heroes that are coming, from the Diva of Nature, Kirika Towa Alma,  to the Pyromaestro, Agnum Bulletheart. Every character is interesting and brings their own kind of might to the battle.

Post-Launch Content Announced for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire DLC

Versus Evil and Obsidian Entertainment have outlined the three in-depth expansion packs for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. These expansions will include new quests that will add to the lore of Deadfire, new areas, secrets, and characters to come across. DLC 1 is Beast of Winter, available in July 2018. A mysterious doomsday cult is upon an island your party comes to, and with them hides an ancient secret. Then comes Seeker, Slayer, Survivor, scheduled for September 2018, and is a combat-focused expansion, taking place on a previously undiscovered island that will challenge the martial prowess of the party and rely on your tactical skills heavily.

Finally there’s The Forgotten Sanctum, available in November 2018. It will test your party’s allegiance and morality in a quest to help (or hinder) the great wizards of Eora. Whether you befriend, betray or befuddle them is up to you. Your actions will have consequences across the Deadfire Archipelago. All three packs are included as part of the Obsidian Edition of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfirewhich is available for sale now.  A Season Pass including all 3 DLC packs will also be available for purchase when the game launches for $24.99.  The expansion packs will be sold individually for $9.99 as they are released. FIG Backers that backed at the Collector’s Edition tier or above or included the Season Pass as part of their backer pledge will also receive the Season Pass.

Overload – A Descent Into FPS Mayhem Begins in May

Revival Productions have announced that Overload, a six-degree-of-freedom tunnel shooter from the creators of 90s classic “Descent” is coming to PC on May 31, 2018, for 34.99. Descent was originally developed by Parallax Software and published by Interplay in 1995, which received critical acclaim for the title, which combined the best of the space-flight sim with the FPS experience.

“We started Overload as a nostalgic homage to Descent, but it’s really grown into something more. We were able to create a deep story with voice, a new challenge mode and add VR support. And all this is on top of graphics and sound we could only dream about 20 years ago,” said Mike Kulas, co-creator, Revival Productions.  Matt Toschlog added, “It’s been a blast creating this game, and we especially value the relationships we’ve formed with our Kickstarter backers and Early Access players.”

Gameplay Features:

  • 15 level single-player campaign plus secret levels
  • Numerous level challenges including lava, forcefields, lockdowns, ambushes and secret rooms
  • 20 terrifying robot enemies, plus Super-Robots and Variants and three bosses
  • Multiplayer with public and private matches
  • Challenge mode (with two variants) and 12 Challenge Mode levels Story by the writer of FreeSpace 2 with fully-voiced audio (English Only)
  • Adrenaline-pumping soundtrack
  • Optional training level for refining your piloting skills
  • Achievements and Leaderboards
  • Upgrades and XP system and advanced player stats
  • Automap and Holo-guide for navigation assistance
  • Save anywhere
  • Six difficulty levels ranging from a casual challenge to very punishing
  • Support for mouse, keyboard, gamepad and/or joystick controls
  • Surround sound audio options
  • Virtual reality support for Oculus and Vive
  • Interface and Subtitle Available in: English, French, German, Spanish and Russian
  • Post launch: Release of Level Editor and support for user-created levels and campaigns

Stellaris Reaches for the Most Distant Stars with New Story Pack

The newest Story Pack for Stellaris is “Distant Stars” and is a discovery-themed pack. Players will discover new anomalies and storylines, as well as encounter strange, gargantuan creatures that thrive in the vacuum of space. There are traces of an ancient gateway network unlocking a sealed path to a constellation outside of our own galaxy. But is that door holding something out, keeping something in? New worlds, technology, resources, and solar systems await, as well as those horrific monstrosities from beyond the stars. Some might be gentle giants, and some are terrifying behemoths that have existed long before you and very well could go on much longer than you if you aren’t careful.

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Celebrates St. George’s Day With Cinematic Trailer

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia is coming on May 3rd, but to celebrate St. George’s Day, we have the cinematic trailer that pays homage to its English heritage. It promises to recreate the trials and tribulations of this era of British history, and in the trailer, you get a cinematic tour of Britannia.

“It was under Alfred the Great and his immediate successors that a unified Anglo-Saxon kingdom was first forged.” said Thrones of Britannia Game Director, Jack Lusted. “As the only major kingdom left standing after the Viking Invasion, it was under the banner of Wessex that the lands the Great Viking Army had conquered, known as the Danelaw, were retaken. The name of this kingdom changed from Wessex to England.”

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA is able to be pre-ordered with a 10% discount from SEGA-approved retailers. Additionally, Creative Assembly will donate 25% of their profit from every pre-sale of Thrones of Britannia from now until launch, to War Child UK.

Reign of Guilds

Reign of Guilds is a medieval MMORPG inspiring players to cooperate and create massive kingdoms for themselves to rule over. Start from the bottom and rise to lordship in a world with no safe zones nor effortless success. Available for Windows.

Features:

War Games: Form a clan with your mates and discover your path to supremacy such as declaring war on a neighbor, pledging allegiance to a vital ally, or conquering rivals.

Warrior-King: The people won’t follow a weak fool! Train a variety of crafts including the art of assassination, thievery, bladesmithing, necromancy, barbarianism and more.

Unforgiving: Take care to look over your shoulder wherever you go and sleep with one eye open, there are absolutely zero safe zones. You can, and will, be killed anywhere anytime for your loot and exp.

Maelstrom

Maelstrom is a third-person battle-royale game featuring intense ship v. ship competitive multiplayer action across deadly waters.

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: Yes, while everything gameplay-related is unlockable over time, you can accelerate the process and/or purchase additional cosmetic items with an earnable premium currency.

Key Features:

All Aboard: Pick and choose from 3 distinct races, 9 leaders, and a dock full of battle-ready ships.

Top Men: Fight rivalling captains to the death and earn the right to plunder scattered gold and become the last man standing!

Bombs Away: Hone in on the proper angle and elevation to successfully land a blast of damaging cannon fire all while dodging your rival’s equally destructive attacks.

Call from the Deep: As the match progresses, dangerously hungry sea monsters restrict the safe areas while expanding the aptly ‘Dead Waters’ no-go zones. Stay there for too long and you just might end up being something’s dinner.

Races:
Humans – Dictates the pace of combat with great speeds, long ranges, and powerful broadsides.
Orcs – Deadly when close due to overwhelming boarding ability, devastating ramming, and formidable agility.
Dwarves – Never caught unprepared as a result of packing in tough armor, omnidirectional cannons, and reversible movement.