Monthly Archives: January 2019

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Officially Cleared for Take-Off

Bandai Namco is proud to announce that their latest iteration of Ace Combat, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has officially launched. It has launched on PS4 and Xbox One today, and the PC version will hit steam on February 1st. Ace Combat 7 will bring intense dogfights to life with photorealistic visuals. It also brings authentic and futuristic aircraft in an immersive storyline. There’s also an exclusive VR mode, just for Playstation 4 owners.

“ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN represents the culmination of over 20 years of aerial combat game development expertise, resulting in the most visually impressive and action-packed ACE COMBAT game to date,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “As a marquee title that’s deeply embedded in BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment’s company DNA; the ACE COMBAT franchise’s longevity is derived from its ability to deliver one-of-a-kind aerial combat action, presented through high-fidelity visuals, all wrapped in unique and spellbinding storylines. We’re proud of the work that’s been done by the Project Aces team and we look forward to players enjoying the latest chapter of this legendary series.”

Override: Mech City Brawl Launches Free Weekend

Override Mech City Brawl Free Weekend

Override: Mech City Brawl is celebrating their late 2018 launch with a free-to-play weekend in January 2019! Starting today (January 18th) until January 20th, PC, PS4, and Xbox One users can play for free. For those who enjoy the city-busting, mecha-brawling mayhem, they can upgrade for 35% off on all platforms.  All progress and unlocked content will carry over to the full game as well. The “Super-Charged Mega Edition” is also available in retail outlets and digitally, and the Standard Edition is only available digitally.

Astellia Online

Astellia Online is an MMORPG fashioned with modern vision with a classical feel. It is set to release in 2019 from Studio 8.

Business Model: Unknown

Microtransactions: Unknown but likely

Key Features:

Classes: Warrior, Assassin, Mage, Scholar and Archer. Each Astellian may be customized with specific Astels, allowing great variety between classes.

Astels: Customize your character with a variety of Astels. Over 30 to choose from, with 3 types of Astels: Servants (your main use abilities), Guardians (big power, with big cost), and Saviours (your big cooldown ability with massive effects).

Scaling Dungeons: Set the difficulty for your dungeon, then collect a reward based both on the difficulty you selected and how well you performed. Go solo, or bring a group of allies!

RvRvR: Choose your faction and take place in epic battles in the PvP/RvRvR zone of Avalon. Raise your army and commit to your strategy to see if you can bring victory to your faction.

Star Trek Alien Domain Incursion

Star Trek: Alien Domain Incursion takes place just after the events of Alien Domain. Species 8472 is back, but this time in the Gamma Quadrant. Can you withstand the incursion in this base building tactical strategy game?

Business Model: Free to Play

Microtransactions: Yes – Players may purchase IC with which they can buy a variety of resources, or speed up activities.

Key Features:

Races: Dominion or Federation

Defend: Build and defend a base not only from the rival faction, but also against the incursion of species 8472. A foe so powerful they resisted the Borg.

Explore: Visit Planetoids, discover new territory, and collect resources to advance research and build your base.

KurtzPel

KurtzPel is the upcoming anime-styled, third-person, action-oriented, battle intensive MMO. It is being developed by KOG Games, makers of Elsword and Grand Chase.

Business Model: Unknown, but KOG tends towards Free-to-play titles.

Microtransactions: Unknown, but KOG tends towards Free-to-play titles, so probably yes.

Key Features:

Classes: KurtzPel will utilize a twin “Karma” system, where you can equip a Karma (job/class) as primary, and another as secondary, allowing for myriad combinations of powersets.

PvE or PvP, Something for Everyone: With a wide variety of game modes for PvP, and a rich story mode for PvE, just about anyone will find something to do in KurtzPel

Rich Customization: Not only will the Karma system allow for skill/powerset customization, a full costume system, complete with dyes, will allow you to look how you want, without relying on gear stats to determine your appearance. Fully customize your avatar’s hair, eyes, and skin color as well!