Monthly Archives: February 2019

Total War: Three Kingdoms Adds The Tyrant, Dong Zhuo

There have been few rulers as cruel and vile as Dong Zhuo zi Zhongying, and in Total War: Three Kingdoms, he was announced as a surprise 12th playable faction. All who defy his rule will be crushed and destroyed utterly. He is as evil and unforgiving as his adopted son, Lu Bu is mighty.  They spread fear and intimidation, and Dong Zhuo promises to bring oppression and pain to all in his path. He is playable as a faction once you reach the rank of Duke in a campaign.

Sigma Theory: Global Cold War Announces Release Date

Mi-Close Studio announced today that their near-future spy simulation game Sigma Theory: Global Cold War launches on Steam on April 18th, 2019. It is presently in the private beta stage, and lets players set up their own intelligence agency. Players will recruit spies, seduce, bribe, and assassinate their way to total global dominion. In this turn-based single-player title, the world has fallen into a new Cold War, after a scientific discovery that will forever alter the course of humanity’s destiny. Heavily inspired by real-life events; and shaped by the hands-on intelligence experience of the developers who previously created the award-winning Out There, Sigma Theory allows for a fascinating glimpse into a near-future that is closer to reality than many would think.

Access to drones, hacking, and other exciting tools is key to eliminating hostile agents, and players will send their spies on a wide variety of missions around the globe to engage in diplomacy, acquire technology, and convince scientists to join your cause. A mix of tactical and strategic turn-based gameplay, Sigma Theory’s dynamic story will change depending on the player’s choices, allowing for multiple distinct endings.

Preordering Sigma Theory at this link will give immediate access to the private beta.

Mage’s Initiation: Reign of the Elements

Mage’s Initiation: Reign of the Elements is a classically-inspired point-and-click RPG taking players on a grand adventure across the magical world of Iginor. Though a fledgling mage, you must rise to the challenge of completing three difficult quests all the while putting a halt to a sinister plot plunging your home into chaos.

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

Classes: Discover the nuanced differences between the four elemental affinities(Air, Earth, Fire, and Water) across multiple playthroughs.

Ancient Scrolls: Discover a wide variety of spells along your journey.

Brain Bender: Use every tool at your disposal to solve tricky puzzles.

Caster: Call upon the might of the arcane and smite deadly beasts.

Path Less Taken: Complete side-quests and explore branching narratives.

Pop Fiction: Enjoy a story told with hand-drawn pixel art, engaging cinematics, and a plethora of full voice-acted dialogue.

 

 

Deck Casters

Deck Casters is a multiplayer online battle arena blurring the lines between deckbuilding strategy and intense real-time action.

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

 

Singles/Doubles: Take on the world alone in 1v1 or synergize with a friend in 2v2.

Spellslinger: Master the strengths and weaknesses of the 5 diverse elemental affinities.

Mix & Match: Experiment with the wide variety of creatures and spells to find a winning game plan.

Becoming a Conqueror: Win the match by capturing strategic structures on the map and eliminating any opponents on the way.

 

4Sight

4Sight is an isometric 1v1 online multiplayer real-time tactics game fought with four-member squads of elite soldiers. Assemble a team of operators and compete for resources amongst the likes of dystopian corporations and cutthroat warlords.

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

 

Battle Plan: Experiment with team dynamics by swapping particular mercs in and out of your team formation.

New Equipment: Unlock useful abilities and gadgets over time through leveling.

Overwatch: Keep cover and elevation into consideration as you navigate the map.