Yearly Archives: 2018

Underworld Ascendant Launches on Steam

Otherside Entertainment has announced the launch of its fan-funded dungeon RPG, Underworld Ascendant.

The game is available today on Steam for PC for $29.99 USD. Players who purchase Underworld Ascendant through November 21 will earn three in-game bonus items:

  • Vorpa: A companion creature that appears mild-mannered, but will launch itself at nearby enemies who are at extremely low health
  • Mana Leech: A companion creature that absorbs Mana throughout the world, “firing” its reserves at the player when Mana is low
  • Map of The Stygian Abyss: A digital map of the iconic Stygian Abyss to aid players in their explorations of its fathoms

 Written & directed by Joe Fielder (Bioshock Infinite), Underworld Ascendant takes players back in time to the genesis of role-playing games as they assume the role of ‘The Ascendant,’ summoned to the legendary Stygian Abyss by a mysterious figure called Cabirus. There, they learn of the beast Typhon, a threat to both their worlds, who can only be stopped by the player. To defeat Typhon, players must overcome challenges, uncover lost secrets and gain favor with factions to maximize knowledge and strength.

Underworld Ascendant boasts robust player-authored gameplay that encourages and rewards experimentation within a constantly evolving environment that reacts dynamically to player choices. Each decision holds the potential for great opportunity or grave consequences. Players can mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop their unique style of play and devise clever plans to overcome challenges as they navigate the foreboding Stygian Abyss.

Kenshi Release Date Announced

After 12 years of development, the “Sword-Punk” open world RPG, Kenshi, has announced that it will launch on PC on December 6, 2018.

Set in an unrelenting world of bloodthirsty cannibals, starving bandits, brutal slavers and wild beasts, survival alone is a gruelling struggle… You are not the chosen one. You’re not great and powerful. You don’t have more ‘hit points’ than everyone else. You are not the centre of the universe, and you are not special. Unless you work for it.

Kenshi is an open-ended sandbox RPG, featuring a seamless world that stretches over 870 square kilometers. It also features squad-based gameplay, base-building, realistic medical system, factions, and no level scaling or ‘hero’ style mechanics. An active community supports the game with over one thousand mods.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Announces PS4 Beta and Pre-Order Details

Fatshark has announced that the PS4 Beta for Warhammer: Vermintide 2 begins today. In addition, the pre-order is now available in the PlayStation 4 store until December 18. The Ultimate Pre-Order Edition includes some bonuses listed below:

  • 4 days Early Access
  • Instant Closed Beta Access
  • Sigmar Keep Statue
  • Helmgart Heraldry Themed Skins
  • 2x Portrait Frame
  • 6x Exclusive Heroic Deeds
  • Shadows over Bögenhafen DLC
  • Back to Übersreik DLC

Witch It

Witch It is an asymmetrical multiplayer game pitting hunters against witches. As a simple-minded peasant, you must seek out and uncover the hiding sorceresses. The ugly magic users on the other hand must hide amongst everyday objects to survive.

Business Model: Buy to Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

Classes: Throw apples and punches as a seeking villager, or mimic anything in the vicinity as a hiding spellslinger.

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Master both of the factions effectively doubling your potential playtime!

Trump Card: Take advantage of abilities to turn the tides in your favor.

Storybook Settings: Engage in silly games across fantastical locations like quaint villages, frozen lakes, and ancient libraries.

Looking Fly: Customize your outfit with a wardrobe of interesting items.

Gotcha!: Play the classic hide-and-seek, hider-turned-seeker, or point collection game modes.

Nose to the Grindstone: Remind the plebs of your status with a series of level-unlocked items.

 

TERA’s ‘Fiery Featherweights’ Update Launches on PC

TERA‘s latest update for PC is called ‘Fiery Featherweights’ and is live today. With it comes the new class/race combination – Elin Brawlers.

TERA‘s latest update for PC is called ‘Fiery Featherweights’ and is live today. With it comes the new class/race combination – Elin Brawlers. They are led by Lady Tanly, the first Elin to don the brawlers powerfists. The Enhancement Point system also comes with this update, for additional progression beyond the max level characters. After players reach level 65, players gain EP by completing Vanguard Requests and defeating high-level BAMs. Each EP level gained gives players points to improve their characters by upgrading a variety of skills and stats. For players who are fond of leveling alts, the EP progress is shared between all of their characters on a server, whether they have maxed out or not.

Starting today and running until December 11 all brawlers that reach level 65 will receive rewards to help them prepare to face deadly dungeons and BAM’s, including a set of Twistshard gear, accessories, and a variety of cosmetics, including elin-only costumes, to get them started and customize their unique brawler. The TERA team has also updated the BuddyUp! system to grant improved rewards for both mentors and those who use their BuddyUp! codes. Anyone with a new account and those returning to the game after 30 days are eligible for the codes, so grab a friend and jump back in!

Kingdom Hearts III Returns to 100 Acre Wood With Winnie the Pooh

Kingdom Hearts III continues to grow, as it reveals a return to the 100 Acre Wood, home of Winnie the Pooh. In it, Sora joins the loveable Pooh Bear and his friends, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, Roo and Owl. A series of unique mini-games await in the green wood, and the trailer also showcases new, never-before-seen gameplay and a further peek into the Kingdom Hearts III story. The trailer shows off new footage from Sora’s battle in Twilight Town with the Winnie the Pooh Keyblade, as well as team up attacks in the Disney and Pixar worlds of Hercules, Pirate of the Caribbean and Tangled.

Warhammer Vemintide 2: Back to Ubersreik Teaser

With the “Back to Ubersreik” DLC in Warhammer Vermintide 2, classic maps from the original Vermintide come back, overhauled and prettier than ever. In particular, the most popular stage, Horn of Magnus was revealed first.

Horn of Magnus has a very special place in our hearts here at Fatshark” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “It’s a homecoming for anyone that has played the first Vermintide, and a new experience for players who first became Heroes in Vermintide 2 ”.