We’ve partnered with Steel Circus to give away invitations to their Alpha Test, going on this weekend. The server times are shown below for the various regions. The Steam Key is good for this weekend’s Alpha Test of the online multiplayer hero sports game.
Larian Studios is proud to announce a wealth of content updates to be patched into the PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One copies of Divinity: Original Sin 2 over the coming year. This will be done in conjunction with Fools Theory and Anshar Studios. They point out that these Gift Bags that are coming cost no money, and differ from Loot Boxes. “Not to be mistaken for Loot Boxes (which are hard, ostensibly containing loot), Gift Bags are soft, and contain gifts”. These will periodically be patched into each platform.
Gift Bag #1 released today and has new faces, hairstyles and facial features in the Character Creation suite so that players next re-roll will look fresh and new. Gift Bag #2 will add features and content inspired by the Divinity: Original Sin 2 modding community.The other Gift Bag contents will be announced at a later date.
Fatbot Games and Merge Games are proud to announce that their Steampunk Dungeon Crawler Vaporum is on the way to consoles, between April 9th and 11th, depending on the platform. The grid-based single-player title uses a first-person perspective in a unique steampunk setting. Vaporum was inspired by old-school titles like Dungeon Master I & II, the Eye of the Beholder franchise and Legend of Grimrock I & II.
Players will have to use a wide range of skills in a gadget-based system, from direct/area attacks, as well as buffs and debuffs. Attacks are powerful but also drain your energy, and some enemies may be immune to particular attacks, so there’s plenty to learn and plan for in Vaporum. Instead of increasing the abilities of your human character, improve your exoskeleton. Plays can adjust their loadout at any time to adapt to whatever situation they find themselves in. As your exoskeleton becomes more powerful by absorbing a special substance – fumium – from defeated enemies, you will be able to unlock useful areas of the exo-rig, gaining significant permanent attribute bonuses and passive skills.
Release Dates:
Nintendo Switch: April 11th, 2019 ($24.99 / €24.99 / £19.99)
Xbox One: April 10th, 2019 ($24.99 / €24.99 / £19.99)
PlayStation 4 EU: April 10th, 2019 (€24.99 / £19.99)
PlayStation 4 NA: April 9th, 2019 ($24.99)
VAPORUM – MAIN FEATURES:
Fight in real time – First-person real-time combat with deadly foes with varied abilities and behaviors
Be tactical – Use various attacks and read your opponents – each enemy has a different set of strengths and weaknesses
Fully voiced main characters –Find out what happened to the inhabitants of the tower with fully voiced phono-diaries kept by the main story’s protagonists
Tons of customization options –The gadget-basedRPGsystem allows you toevolve your exoskeleton and define your own playstyle
Absorb fumium from defeated enemies – Unlock additional circuits in your exoskeleton and gain new bonuses and skills
Keep your wits about you – Solve level-wide objectives and puzzles that vary in difficulty
Explore and loot – Look for optional passages filled with additional challenges and rewards
What happened in the mysterious tower? – A storyline full of dark secrets and unexpected twists
Immersive steampunk setting – Beautiful graphics, stunning sound design andan atmosphere that makes you aware of theconstant danger lurking around every corner
The latest entry into the famed Devil May Cry series arrives today on Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC with the Stylish Devil May Cry 5. Over-the-top action awaits as Dante, Nero and newcomer V all get set to do battle against horrific otherworldly entities. The ultimate battle of good vs. evil begins here, and each of the characters has their own unique styles in combat. There is also new content coming post-launch, with the fan-favorite Bloody Palace coming in April. This mode will pit players against progressively more challenging, fast-approaching enemies and bosses until they reach the end of the palace.
In addition to the MSRP $59.99 standard edition of Devil May Cry 5, the MSRP $69.99 Deluxe Edition is also available today, featuring the full game plus: four alternate devil breaker weapons for Nero, motorcycle weapon variant for Dante, alternate style rank and title screen announcers, behind the scenes live action cutscenes, and classic battle theme music options. For serious demon hunters, the Devil May Cry 5 Collector’s Edition, exclusive to North America, includes everything from the Deluxe Edition, as well as a replica model of Nico’s motor home, art book and notes from Nico’s workbench, premium pin, bumper sticker and an 11″ x 17″ exclusive cloth print all for MSRP $149.99.
The next Mech DLC for Override: Mech City Brawl is none other than our favorite Roman Goddess of War, Bellona! She specializes at keeping her foes at a distance, then striking with precision. She features attacks that focus on her piercing blades, war shield, and lightning-based strikes for her Ultimate.
Long-time Trials players talk about the first time they encountered what felt like an impossible challenge in a Trials game, and what they did to overcome it. It’s important to never give up.
Fatshark Games celebrates their first year of content for Warhammer Vermintide 2 today, and are bringing some fun events and sales along to celebrate. A new level will only be available for 10 days, which is located in the Weekly Quest portion of the UI. In addition, Warhammer Vermintide 2 will be free this weekend, and will also be putting it on sale for 60% off for the duration of the anniversary weekend.
“Time really flies when you are having fun, and this year has flown by in hyper speed. Feels like just yesterday we ran our beta, introduced Chaos to the gamers, and premiered the extremely popular Twitch integration.” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “Since the launch we have surpassed all expectations, with over two million sold games, and millions upon millions of hours played”.
Funcom announced yesterday that Conan Exiles will be hosting its first-ever Steam Free Weekend. It started on March 7th and will run until March 10th, 2019. In addition, there will also be a 50% discount running during that same time frame for people who enjoy the game and wish to explore more. Set in the world of Conan the Barbarian, players build, survive, and do their best to dominate, whether its single player or multiplayer. It also recently left Early Access on PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4.
“From Early Access through launch to where we are today, Conan Exiles has made an exceptional journey and we are incredibly proud of what it has become,” said Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “With the continued support from our community we have had the opportunity to keep expanding on the game with new content, new features, and continuous improvements to technology and gameplay. We are truly excited about the opportunity to open the flood gates this weekend and allow everyone a chance to try it out.”
While there aren’t but a few major retail releases for the first week of March 2019! That having been said, there are some pretty major releases coming up later in the month. I want to start with a game series that I’ve sort of missed out on. I haven’t kept up with the oft-confusing FATE franchise (//Stay Night, et cetera), but I feel like it’s something I’d like to have in my life. There’s a Warriors-style FATE game coming on March 19th, Fate // Extella LINK. The previous Fate // Extella title had 16 characters, but Extella LINK adds 10 more, bringing the total to 26. Sure it’s not Dynasty Warriors with their 115 characters or what have you, but I am very much curious to get lost in the world of Fate.
Of course, Final Fantasy VII is coming to the Nintendo Switch, on March 26th. It’s going to be a nice cheap 16 bucks too, I believe. I just wonder which version of the game we’re going to get. The vanilla PSX release, the original PC release, the HD remake for PC? There are a few options on the table. Now personally (and don’t get mad), Final Fantasy VII is nowhere near the top of my favorites in the series. I enjoy it, there are certainly things I would do different, but it really brought Final Fantasy to the mainstream, so I can’t fault them for that. But it is coming, and it should be exciting. Finally, for you fans of Yoshi, Yoshi’s Crafted World is on the way March 29th. I do believe you can download the demo now. I haven’t really gotten into the Yoshi franchise – the cuteness doesn’t really do it for me. But they are fun, family-friendly games and there’s nothin’ wrong with that. Today I’m going to highlightt a trio of interesting indie releases on the Nintendo Switch that I think are certainly worth taking a look at.
Beat Cop (March 5th): Beat Cop is a pixel-based game set in the crime-riddled 80s New York. Framed for a crime you haven’t committed, and you have one shot to find out the truth. A non-linear story, multiple endings, gorgeous pixel art and when you combine that fantastic humor, you have an indie game that simply cannot be beat. I’m disappointed I’ve yet to play it, but every time I see it I regret not playing it. It’s now live on the Switch, so you can take it with you anywhere. (14.99)
Unknown Fate (March 5th): Unknown Fate is a recently-released adventure/puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch, and I’m a sucker for its edgy, dark art style. It’s not enough to wake up alone, with no idea where you are or how to get home, but there are also terrifying enemies to defeat and puzzles to solve. The ultimate goal is to recover Richard’s (the main character) lost memories and find his way home. But what a journey it looks to be! This is another potential sleeper hit in my eyes, and I’m curious to see more of it. (14.99)
Braveland Trilogy (March 7th): I’m an absolute sucker for the classic turn-based strategy games. From the older Fire Emblem games, Final Fantasy Tactics, Advance Wars, these are all wonderful titles with plenty to offer. Braveland Trilogy is a classic turn-based strategy in that same vein, with 200 battles, 50 varied units, and plenty of challenge to go along with that. There are three story chapters with lots of story and combat along the way, and it also features a very bright, pleasant aesthetic. Players can also improve their hero as they go, which is one of the things I like about strategy RPGs – growth. (14.99)