Yearly Archives: 2018

Escape from Tarkov Gains More Lore with a Book Series

Escape from Tarkov novels

Great news for Escape from Tarkov fans: There’s lore in the form of a book series, authored by Alexander Kontorovich, entitled Predator! It was published a month ago in Russia and is available to players from Russia and former Soviet countries at the official website of the game. It tells the story of a regular system administrator who has challenged the dangerous world of Tarkov and eventually becomes a part of it. The book is presently being translated into other languages (English, German, Polish, French and Chinese) and the official translation can be expected as early as March or April of 2018. The events of the book let us dive deeper into the game setting and ambiance, allowing to learn more about the place where the conflict is taking place, the events that triggered it and the people who became the victims of the circumstances and now strive to survive within the increasing chaos. The first book is mostly about Scavs. We are already working with many authors and the series is going to be quite large.

KOEI TECMO America Reveals Pre-Order Details for Attack on Titan 2

KOEI TECMO America today revealed a cornucopia of additional bonus content available to fans who pre-order ATTACK ON TITAN 2’s standard or Digital Deluxe versions ahead of its launch.  The Digital Deluxe version will include the full game and a pack of unique costumes (which will be released on a weekly basis after the launch). Digital Preorders of either version on Xbox One and the Switch will include a bonus pack of plainclothes costumes for Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Levi, Christa, Ymir, Reiner, and Bertholdt. Playstation 4 users will receive these, as well as a set of Playstation avatars for Mikasa, Eren, Levi, Reiner, Christa, and Erwin.

Those who purchase the game digitally on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch or PC via Steam within four weeks of the game’s launch will receive a bonus pack of plainclothes costumes for Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and Levi. In addition to this, they also released a new battle trailer to get players excited to see what awaits them in the sequel to Attack on Titan.

Regions of Ruin Launches from Early Access Soon

Regions of Ruin News

Regions of Ruin is a 2D pixel side-scrolling RPG with town-building, exploration and an open world. It’s also going live on February 5th, 2018! After four months in Early Access, 16 weekly updates, and a host of hotfixes, it’s ready to take the world by storm. The title retails for 11.99, a permanent price drop put in place to celebrate the launch and to make it as accessible to as many players as possible. Among the highlights of these updates were 175 new areas, numerous new mobs, bosses, items, buildings and much more. The game now features controller support, achievements, trading cards, and even a clicker mini-game, just to name the highlights! In the post-launch period, the game will continue to see further updates, as well as beginning work on localizations and other long-term goals.

Dungeon Crawler, Tangledeep is Now Available on Steam and GOG

Independent Developer Impact Gameworks celebrates the release of their title Tangledeep, a 16-bit inspired roguelike today! Now free of Early Access, it’s available on Steam and GOG with a 10% discount for the first week. They will also be hosting an AMA on Reddit’s /r/games, which will kick off at 9am PST. Featuring a high level of replayability with dozens of hours of gameplay through procedurally-generated maps, memorable characters, 12 unique job classes, hundreds of items to collect and use, and over 50 otherworldly monsters to battle and tame, Tangledeep weaves a truly magical experience for adventurers of all skill levels.

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Receives a Release Date

Total War Saga - News

Upon the sceptred island of Britain, the kings of Scotland, England, Ireland, and Wales will plot a course to dominance, to defeat each other, and the invading Viking hordes. On April 19 there will be war, when A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA releases worldwide. It will be available as a digital download or as a Limited Edition boxed product in some European Territories as well as Australia. There will also be a 10% discount with SEGA approved digital retailers from today until April 19t and the limited edition version will be available to pre-order soon. 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 (A charity to protect and educate for the rights of children caught in conflict. A link to them is here).

Total War games revolve around war; its strategic and tactical challenges, the impact it has on national economies, and many other high-level abstractions. However, the brutal reality is that war has horrific consequences for the innocent, and nobody feels that impact more than children. War Child UK operate in 9 current and ex-warzones across the globe, providing frontline humanitarian assistance, helping children access education, and rehabilitating child-soldiers in the aftermath of conflict

Diablo Creator David Brevik is Back with a New Game

It Lurks Below News

Two years after founding his one-man studio (Graybeard Games), industry legend David Brevik is back! He’s set to debut his first major release since 2013, which is coming to Steam this year. Entitled “It Lurks Below”, it combines Brevik’s love for creative titles such as Terraria and Minecraft, with the RPG mechanics he conceptualized in Diablo, with a indie/retro aesthetic. For those curious to see exaclty what does lurk below, they can tune in on Twitch this weekend to view a closed beta comprised of 200 players experiencing the game for the first time. Brevik will be streaming it at Graybeard Games from the following times:

  • Friday, Feb. 29 p.m. – 11 p.m. PST
  • Saturday, Feb. 33 p.m. – 5 p.m. PST
  • Sunday, Feb. 4 (it’s the biggest game to watch of the day!): 10 a.m. – Noon PST
  • Monday, Feb. 5Noon – 2 p.m. PST

All people in the closed beta are encouraged to stream it as well, to get people excited and to see his vision come to life.  He also promises to randomly surprise beta players, and there’s no telling where he’ll pop up at!

“Though I certainly had creative influence as CEO of Gazillion, I feel like I’m finally right back where I belong—actually getting my hands dirty and creating great games,” says Brevik, who moved on from his position as CEO of Gazillion Entertainment in 2015. “It’s humbling going from large teams making content based on huge properties like Marvel to a one-man team with a brand new idea no one has heard of yet—but I’m loving every minute of the process. It’s all very exciting…and a little bit scary, too. I’ve always been a huge proponent of community involvement in game creation, and I heartily welcome all feedback from players and Twitch-stream viewers—anything that can make It Lurks Below the best it can possibly be.”

Murderous Pursuits Raises the Alarm with Tense Victorian-Era Multiplayer Assassination

Blazing Griffon is about to set out on the maiden voyage of their new video game, Murderous Pursuits. It’s a PC multiplayer stealth ’em up of aristocratic proportions, coming out this March. Taking place in the Victorian Era (though in an alternate reality), time travel is a way of life, and the upper crust muck about in vast, elaborate ships. The mysterious Mr. X has prepared a Machiavellian cat-and-mouse game for the ages for you to embark on.  As the name so deftly implies, murder is the name of the game here, but it’s just as much about the tense moments of planning, strategy, and panic-ridden, on-the-fly adjustments, as it is the execution itself. Using a variety of tools, and do their best to keep a low profile while also keeping their eyes out for suspicious individuals. The person by your side could be your Hunter!