Monthly Archives: August 2019

Galactic Civilizations III Free Trial on Steam This Weekend

Galactic Civ III update 3.8

Stardock announced today that they will host a free weekend for Galactic Civilizations III this weekend on Steam, starting on August 15th. The 4X space strategy game set in the 23rd century will be free to play on Steam until August 19th, and for a limited time, the core game can be purchased for 84% off. Players have the ability to design amazing ships and civilizations in the game, and there have been thousands of these shared on the Steam workshop over the years, with almost limitless customization.

“We’ve always prided ourselves on making conquest just one aspect of several entertaining routes to victory in GalCiv,” said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock. “For example, players can wage multi-decade cold wars for the hearts and minds of neutral planets, or expand their culture’s reach to the point where each others’ colonies are the soft-power battleground. Through a combination of shrewd diplomacy and expanding cultural influence, players can even conquer the galaxy without ever firing a single shot.”

The Eternal Cylinder – Announcement Trailer

The Eternal Cylinder is an upcoming open-world survival title from Good Sheperd Entertainment and is expected out in 2020 for console and the Epic Games Store. Players will herd adorable creatures called Trebhums and will explore an exotic alien world. Constantly under the threat of the Cylinder, it crushes anything in its path. The procedurally generated gameplay and world should definitely be fun, alongside organic exploration and puzzle design.

Ion Fury Launches on Steam Today

3D Realms and 1C Entertainment take their latest game out of Steam’s Early Access today and launches Ion Fury on both Steam and GOG. Ion Fury will also hit the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox One at a later date. Neo DC is overrun with crime, thanks to Dr. Jadus Heskel and his cyborg cultists. It’s up to Corporal Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison, leader of the Global Defense Force to put a stop to this insanity. After Shelly’s drink is interrupted by an explosion, she sets out to take Heskel down once and for all. A cyberpunk city full of horrific creations awaits, and Shellye will use her 18-round triple-barreled revolver, Loverboy, and demolish anything in her path.

Each open level hides secrets galore, so in between reducing foes to gibs n’ gore, search for ammo, deadly new armaments, and extra armor to make the next fight just a little bit easier. Labyrinthine levels encourage exploration so keep an open eye while searching for that next keycard, and enjoy glorious pixelated goodness. Ion Fury is designed as a retro shooter, and was designed in the same Build engine that classics like Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, and Shadow Warrior made famous. Ion Fury also has an updated version of Mapster32, which is a level editor, originally offered with Duke Nukem 3D.

“For the first time in over 20 years, 3D Realms is back at its roots, doing what we’re doing best. Our community has been so patient and excited for Ion Fury,” said Frederik Schreiber, VP at 3D Realms. “We are so pleased to bring Ion Fury to our fans so they can experience a fresh take on classic ‘90s destruction for themselves.”

CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling Comes to Steam This Fall

CHIKARA is a wrestling organization known for its family-friendly style and has seen some of the best wrestlers of this generation go on to success elsewhere. Today, they announced that CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling launches this fall on Steam. The gameplay is inspired by speed and quick-button action of the classic arcade wrestling games and will feature a stylized comic-book aesthetic, and a colorful cast of official CHIKARA wrestlers. This will include Razerhawk, Fire Ant, Hallowicked, Solo Darling and many more. CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling has a Closed Beta coming this month, and interested parties can sign up here.

Players can also use the Wrestle Factory Creation Suite to create their own ultimate creastler, and offers a tremendous amount of tools to truly unleash their creativity. Want to make a monster? Superhero? Wrestle in classic arenas? Wrestle Factory has you covered!

“There’s a nostalgia to the fantastic special moves, quick and easy two-button controls, and outrageous gameplay from old-school wrestling games,” adds Eugene Tchoukhrov, lead programmer and producer at VICO Game studio. “There’s an audience starving for these types of games and we are delivering our version with an updated modern style and tons of customization features in CHIKARA.”

King’s Bounty II to Launch in 2020

1C Entertainment is bringing classic turn-based tactics back in 2020 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One with King’s Bounty 2. Players will head to the land of Antara, and develop relationships and do battle in equal measures. Three heroes can be selected from, and each has its own unique story in this non-linear, open-world adventure.

Danger has arisen in the world, with a mysterious blight descending upon the far reaches of Antara, corrupting the land and people who reside in it. Refugees from the affected regions have begun to arrive in the kingdom of Nostria, putting food and resources in short supply. Ultimately, your actions will have consequences as conflict stretches across Antara. But will you forge a better future, or a darker one?

Features of King’s Bounty 2:

Interactive and cinematic story – Told through the lens of a highly cinematic experience, King’s Bounty 2 puts the choice in players’ hands rather than their mouths. Embracing classic RPG traditions, players are frequently faced with difficult moral choices that have far-reaching consequences for the fate of the realm. But instead of hinging on simple dialogue choices, it is the players’ actions that hold the true weight.

Landscape matters – When players enter combat, the battlefield directly reflects the specific part of the world map that they’re traversing. This forces players to consider their surroundings before entering combat, to minimize potential risks or even try to give themselves the upper hand.

No more flat arenas – Realistic, volumetric battlefields are now an integral part of combat in King’s Bounty 2. Creating maximum tactical diversity, all manner of obstacles and features can be found on the combat maps, from ravines and hills to wagons and more. Every battle now has its own unique tactical advantages and disadvantages.

New character development system – King’s Bounty 2 gives players three characters to choose from, each with their own unique story. As they explore the realm, their stories change as they align themselves with different ideals: Strength, Art, Order, and Anarchy. Not only do these choices affect how NPCs react to them, but they also have a tangible impact on the world.

Unique squads – Each squad consists of wholly unique units, each with their own set of skills and visual appearance. Instead of faceless recruits, players build armies of humans, elves, trolls, and other creatures who spend the majority of their adventure fighting side-by-side, developing lasting bonds.

Tactical depth on the battlefield – King’s Bounty 2 introduces many new tactical features to the series, such as Line of Sight, for a deeper, richer combat experience. Surprise tactical events mid-battle will also keep players on their toes.

Unique blend of realism and fantasy – Experience a vast fantasy world that expertly blends beloved genre tropes with a gritty realism to ensure players remain grounded in this desperate, realm-wide struggle.

Wargroove to Receive Physical Copies This Fall

Wargroove Physical Edition

Sold Out and Chuckfish announced today that their strategy title Wargroove will be receiving a physical release this fall, with a special Deluxe Edition. The physical Deluxe Edition will include stickers, a reversible case design, a map poster, strategy manual, and a downloadable soundtrack. It will run for 39.99 on Nintendo Switch, and 29.99 for Playstation 4.

“Wargroove is a fantastic, critically-acclaimed game which up to now has only been available as a digital download. So, we’ve put together a special physical version which fans have been asking for to be available later in 2019,” said Sarah Hoeksma, Marketing Director at Sold Out.