Yearly Archives: 2018

Stronghold Kingdoms Europe 5 Giveaway

We’ve partnered with Firefly Studios to celebrate the launch of its Europe 5 world for Stronghold Kingdoms with a premium code giveaway!

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Join thousands of players online on PC, Mac, and Mobile as you expand your medieval village and construct a mighty castle to protect it: farm peacefully, engage in political mind games, seek vengeance on your sworn enemies or lead your armies to glory across the country, Europe or the entire World. Rule as you desire and become a feudal Lord! Siege other players, battle AI opponents, research new weaponry, forge alliances in player Factions and fight for the eternal glory of your House.

This key will get you the following items:

  • 5 Random Packs
  • 1 Super Random Pack
  • 1 Ultimate Random Pack
  • 5 Army Packs
  • 200 Card Points
  • 2×7-Day Premium Tokens

There is no restriction to these keys, but only once per account. Keys are for all players on every game worlds on PC, Mac and Mobile.

In order to redeem a code:

  1. Register a new Stronghold Kingdoms visiting the website and download Stronghold Kingdoms (or log into your already existent Stronghold Kingdoms account).
  2. Go to “My account” page, look at the section “redeem code.”
  3. Write the code in the white box, next to word “redeem code.”
  4. Click on “Redeem code.”
  5. Cards packs, premium tokens and card points can be found in Cards screen (icon on the top).

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DOOM Original Game Soundtrack Available on Vinyl/CD in Summer 2018

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A Game Awards 2016 Winner for Best Music / Sound Design and BAFTA Games Nominee for Best Music and Audio Achievement, the DOOM (Original Game Soundtrack) brings the pulse-pounding, demon-obliterating audio experience to fans of the franchise for the first time in physical media this summer. Composed by long-time Bethesda collaborator Mick Gordon, his dark and intense vision channels industrial metal to mirror DOOM’s trademark brutal power fantasy gameplay across 31 synth and metal-filled tracks, spanning over two hours of runtime. Callbacks to the legacy of the franchise can be heard in this soundtrack, as the soundtrack’s signature screeching guitar lines are layered with the chainsaw audio from the original 1993 DOOM.

The soundtrack can be pre-ordered here for NA, and here for the rest of the world. It is available in several formats: Deluxe Double CD, Double LP, and a special edition X4LP/Limited Edition X4LP, and will ship in Q3 2018. So fans of physical media, whether they prefer CD or Vinyl will have something on offer. 31 tracks of powerful, demon-killing music will be available this summer, and it’s already available in digital outlets, Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon.

 

AVerMedia Announces Latest Addition to Audio Lineup: SonicWave Headsets

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AVerMedia Technologies have announced a brand-new line of gaming audio solutions, in the SonicWave series. These two headsets, the stereo “SonicWave GH335) and the virtual 7.1 surround sound “SonicWave GH337” have both been designed to give gamers an immersive audio experience on both PC and current consoles, as well as mobile platforms. AVerMedia have spent time listening to community feedback to ensure that the SonicWave line measures up to even the most demanding needs. Both headsets feature oversized 50mm neodymium drivers, which deliver powerful sound at the fraction of the weight of regular magnets.

The stereo SonicWave GH335 features analog audio and microphone connections and its oversized drivers and closed back design help keep gamers focused on their gaming experience. The SonicWave GH337 and its bundled AVerMedia Sound Engine software bring virtual 7.1 surround sound to the audio mix, giving gamers the tools needed to truly immerse themselves and easily pinpoint the location of their rivals. The GH337 also features LED lighting on its outer rims. Both of these feature omnidirectional boom microphones and the GH337 has a strategically placed secondary microphone, featuring the latest in noise-reduction technology, to allow players to communicate easier, and clearly with their teammates.

PRODUCT DETAILS
SonicWave GH335:
  • Tuned Acoustics for Gaming: Oversized 50mm neodymium drivers with 20–20K Hz response, 97±3 dB sensitivity (@ 1 kHz), 32 Ω impedance
  • Stay Focused on the Game: Closed-back design puts the game front and center
  • Sensitive Microphone: Omnidirectional pickup pattern with a Ø 6.0 x 2.8 mm capsule; ≤ 2200 Ω and 38 ±3 dB sensitivity
  • Compatible with all Analog Interfaces: 4-pole 3.5 mm audio jack and 3.5 microphone jack with splitter cable work with PC, PS4™ and Xbox One™ consoles and mobile (some Xbox One controllers may require a stereo adapter; sold separately)
  • In-Line Controls: Volume and microphone mute switches
  • Lightweight and Comfortable: Only 340 g / 11.9 oz with 2.2 m / 7.2 ft cable
  •  MSRP: $59.99
SonicWave GH337:
  • 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Audio with AVerMedia Sound Engine: Pinpoint your opponents and stay immersed in your surroundings
  • High Quality Audio Specs: Oversized 50mm neodymium drivers with 20–20K Hz response, 97±3 dB sensitivity (@ 1 kHz), 32 Ω impedance
  • Dual Microphone for Noise Reduction: Ignore ambient noise and hear your teammates clearly; omnidirectional pattern with ≤ 2200 Ω impedance and 38 ±3 dB sensitivity
  • Supports PC and Latest Consoles via USB 2.0 / 3.0: Including Xbox One™ X and PS4™ Pro
  • Full In-line Controls: Volume, microphone mute and LED on/off
  • Comfort and Flexibility: 370 g / 13.05 oz weight with 2.2 m / 7.2 ft cable to give you room to move

Ragachak’s Top 5 Apocalypse RPGs

by Jason Parker (Ragachak)

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So, today on “Things I learned”, Aliens are supposed to end the world on 4/18/18, which is today. That’s easily the most ridiculous things I’ve had to type out in a while. But that’s a real thing that people believe. It’s evidently, a popular conspiracy theory. The way I understand it, there were alien lifeforms on the Malaysian Flight 370, and people have been receiving cryptic messages on their phone about how something on the flight was not human, et cetera. It’s a ridiculous theory with little to no cohesion. While I hope I’m right, and the world as we know it isn’t ending today due to Alien Invasion, it did give me pause to consider another list, with thanks to my friend Josh (who brought to my attention that it’s Apocalypse Day. Thanks a lot if you’re right, Josh…) Post-Apocalyptic themes are very popular in the RPG genre because I suppose it’s fun to think about how things would work out if the world ended. Whether it’s due to nuclear technology, supernatural nonsense, there are lots of causes for the end of our world.

This is not the first time there has been a doomsday prophet claiming the world was going to end: Remember the year 2000? Or even a few years back? So I decided to really sit down and think about what my favorite end-of-the-world games were. Though I do have a notable mention or two. Let’s start the honorable mentions with Dying Light. Dying Light’s an open-world zombie apocalypse set around a quarantined city (Harran). Visually appealing, and newer than some of the other zombie games I could pick, it didn’t hook me like some of the classics did, despite some (most) of those games being a bit more linear. But it’s about what I enjoyed/played the most, what I personally enjoyed. Bioshock could also very well go on this list. I absolutely love the story created by Bioshock’s franchise, as well as the visuals of Infinite. But I simply did not enjoy actually playing them. Wasn’t really interesting to me. But damn if I don’t love the premise and story. Dead Island is definitely a series that could have dominated this list, but the franchise really kind of fell apart and while I liked playing it at first, it kind of got boring a few hours in. Well, let’s get to the end!

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PILLS HERE.

5: Left 4 Dead (1 and 2): I do enjoy a good zombie game. These were basically linear rail shooters, but there’s just something about them that were just a joy. From the character interactions, playing this with your friends, swearing at those friends for leaving you behind, and the crazy mods of it (Minas Tirath anyone?), Left 4 Dead is in my opinion, the definitive zombie survival game. Is it easy as hell now? Of course, once you’ve played a few times, you know what to expect. That style of game still persists to this day in a few other genres, like the Vermintide games. Vermintide reminds me deeply of Left 4 Dead, with Skaven instead of Zombies, but they’re basically the same thing. Fun weapons, frustrating elite zombie types, and a true feeling of hopelessness, it was everything I wanted in a zombie game.

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It’s a hard life, fighting an endless alien horde.

4: X-COM: X-COM has both Aliens and the end of the world, so this really epitomizes the list. The X-COM franchise is about a team that counters and fights Alien threats as they come to invade the planet Earth. It’s also an incredibly long-lasting series, beginning back in 1994 with UFO: Enemy Unknown. I love turn-based strategy/RPGs, I love the idea of a mysterious alien threat, and the difficulty is also certainly enjoyable. It’s challenging, to the point of being frustrating, until you get the hang of things. The latest game, X-COM 2 features the world under invasion and despite our high technology and well-trained teams of badasses, it all feels overwhelming and hopeless. In this latest game, it takes place 20 years after the last one, and the alien threat has already won and defeated humanity. X-COM went from being a force that countered and repelled alien threats to simply being a rebel faction, desperately fighting to get their world back. It’s well worth a play.

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2B is just the best.

3: Nier (and Nier: Automata): Oh man, this is on the list of “games I need more time with”. I briefly played both Nier games, and though I did not finish either, they made a huge impact on me. Nier takes the story of Chouriki Sentai Ohranger, with an alien force of machines that invaded Earth. The remnants of both forces do battle in the Nier story, and playing from the viewpoint of 2B/9S in Automata is fascinating and depressing in equal measures. Multiple endings, a pretty dark, hopeless story, incredible combat, Nier: Automata has it all and then some. Yoko Taro is some kind of madman/genius, and I absolutely love what he’s crafted. The narrative is incredible, and despite this world being desolate, the beauty of it is still breathtaking. Nier: Automata is truly something special.

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Now I want to watch Dogma.

2: Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (featuring Dante from Devil May Cry!): My first experience in the Persona/SMT franchises was with the PS2 hit, SMT: Nocturne. This game makes me so angry because it’s so damn hard for a first-time player. The world has ended, and demons are everywhere. The coolest part of this game to me is recruiting these demons to your cause. From adorable and sexy demons/imps/succubi, all the way to Abbadon, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and Dante from Devil May Cry. Yes, Dante was in this game. I don’t know if that’s been made clear (and despite not being into the DMC series, I did like this crossover).The main character becomes a half-demon, and you go on a trek through frustrating mazes, making bargains with demons, fusing them together, and going on one hell of a trek. This is why I wish my Playstation 3 was still a backward compatible one, so I could stream this insanity.

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War … War never changes.

1: Fallout (All of them): Of course Fallout tops the list! And why? Each one of these games has been a slightly different take on the end of the world, but a nuclear disaster seems to be the way the world will more than likely actually end. Fallout feels like it’s the most grounded in reality, despite ghouls, robots, and fancy laser weapons/portable nukes. While I love the first two Fallout games, I did not play them in their heyday. I got started in Fallout 3, and honestly (I don’t care if you disagree, purist nerds) I liked this action-RPG style more. I felt more involved, more immersed in the story. And plus, it was prettier. It was still ugly and monochromatic (or so it felt), I enjoyed the VATS system, I liked being able to explore ruins of our great nation in a 3D way instead of the top-down 2/2.5D. I enjoyed New Vegas, and I loved 4, but Fallout 3 was where I got my start, and while the games I don’t think are all in the exact same timeline, there are plenty of things to tie it all together. I love the Fallout franchise, and writing this makes me want to reinstall 4. Maybe I will.

What about you? What are your favorite post-apocalyptic RPGs/ARPGs? Let me know below!

Webzen 9th Anniversary Coupon Giveaway

We’ve partnered with Webzen to celebrate the 9th anniversary of Webzen.com with a free coupon giveaway!

Webzen 9th Event

These coupons offer special bonuses for all Webzen games, as listed below!

MU Online:

  • [Bound]Bless of Light(Greater) (x3)

MU Legend:

  • Growth Potion (x5)
  • Resurrection Stone Of Life (x10)

MU Ignition:

  • Black Copper (x2)
  • Jewel of Life (x5)
  • Jewel of Soul (x10)
  • Basic Mount Feed (x10)
  • Magic Crystal (x10)

C9:

  • Morris’ Resurrection Scroll [x20]
  • Chest of Akene’s Blessing [x100]
  • Ultimate Training [1 hr] (x5)
  • PC Cafe Premium Item [1 day]
  • Dimensional Fissure Ticket (x3)

Flyff:

  • Casual Set (M) [No Trade]
  • Casual Set (F) [No Trade]

Rappelz:

  • Hidden Village Pass 7 days
  • Scroll of Pet Power (x3)
  • Scroll of Refresh (x3)

How to redeem your code:

  1. Go to http://www.webzen.com/Coupon
  2. Log in with your account
  3. Select your server and character, and enter the Coupon Code (without hyphens)
  4. Click “redeem coupon code”

If you are new to WEBZEN, please see the following:

  1. Create a webzen.com account.
  2. Go to http://www.webzen.com/to download your game client and install it.
  3. Choose a server.
  4. Create a new character.

Note:

  • Usable until: make sure to use the coupon before the expiration date (May 31st, 2018)
  • Coupon codes can only be used with an existing WEBZEN account
  • Coupon codes are limited to one use per account unless stated otherwise

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Gary Gygax, Father of D&D’s Unpublished Works to Become Video Games

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Fig, the community publishing platform is working together with the Gygax Trust, who owns the unpublished I.P. from Gary Gygax, the father of Dungeons and Dragons to develop and publish video games based on his previously unpublished works. These formed the inspiration for Dungeons & Dragons in the first place, and through this platform, they’ll find developers for Gary’s unpublished creations, launch Fig campaigns, and hopefully publish these titles.

“The worlds and characters to be discovered in my husband’s unpublished intellectual property are an incredibly important part of his legacy,” commented Gail Gygax.  “Therefore, it was paramount that we partner with an advanced and innovative platform such as Fig that gave us complete control of his creative vision.”

Fig is democratizing video game publishing by inviting the community to financially support the development and release of games they love. Fans can back a game funding campaign on Fig to get exclusive rewards or invest in Fig Game Shares to earn returns based on game sales. Fig Game Shares are available to both accredited and non-accredited investors, in accordance with the SEC’s Regulation A+ (JOBS Act).

Each series of Fig Game Shares generate returns from the sales of individual titles. Investors can earn returns from revenue shares from Fig’s publishing operations, distribution arrangements, publisher and first party buyouts, and advances on distributions. Since its inception in August 2015, Fig has had four of the top 10 most funded video game campaigns: Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity 2 ($4.4M), Psychonauts 2 ($3.8M), Wasteland 3 ($3.1M) and Phoenix Point ($766K).

Horizon Chase Turbo Receives Release Date

Next month, players will be able to race around the globe, as Horizon Chase Turbo secures a release date. May 15th is the worldwide release of the multiplayer arcade racer, crafted as a tribute to the retro classics, pitting racers against each other in high-speed, head-to-head action on gorgeous tracks. Horizon Chase Turbo will be available for digital download on the Playstation Store as well as Steam for an MSRP of 19.99. Releases are planned for the Switch and Xbox One later in the year.

Launch date features for Horizon Chase Turbo will include a world tour campaign, intense tournaments, endurance challenges and more than 31 vehicles across 109 tracks, spanning real-world locations, such as China, Japan, Hawaii and more.