Monthly Archives: September 2019

Risk of Rain 2 Releases ‘Skills 2.0’ Update Today

Risk of Rain 2’s Early Access has a new update today, with the “Skills 2.0” update. Each Survivor has a new set of survivor-specific challenges to complete. Once done, they unlock new individual skills or skins for that particular Survivor. A unique new boss awaits as well, in Siren’s Call. Of course, there is new items and equipment added to the ever-growing tools needed to survive. The Loader returns from the first Risk of Rain, with a new stage, a new boss, the ability to earn new skills, and customize Survivor loadouts. The Loader is a Bruiser and is skilled at close combat and grappling. Their skills are below:

  • Passive: Scrap Barrier – The Loader is immune to fall damage. Striking enemies with the Loader’s gauntlets grants a temporary barrier.
  • Primary Fire: Knuckleboom – Swing at nearby enemies for 320% damage.
  • Secondary Fire: Grapple Fist – Fire your gauntlet forward, pulling you to the target.
  • Utility: Charged Gauntlet – Charge up a massive punch for 600%-2700% damage that sends you flying forward. Deals significantly more damage the faster you are moving.
  • Special: M551 Pylon – Throw a floating pylon that zaps up to 6 nearby enemies for 100% damage. Can be grappled.

Rune II Announces Deathmatch Beta Playtest Times

On November 12th, Rune II officially launches and will have players delving deep into brutal Viking action. With that in mind, Human Head Studios have announced the playtimes for their Deathmatch Beta. This beta starts on September 20th and runs until September 22nd. This demo can be installed for free, and the times are below. Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch will both be able to be accessed.

 Beta Playtest Schedule:

  • Friday (9/20): 4 pm – 10 pm (EDT)
  • Saturday (9/21): 12 pm – 6 pm (EDT)
  • Sunday (9/22): 8 am – 4 pm (EDT)

Encased Hits Steam’s Early Access Program

 

Encased is an isometric RPG now in Steam’s Early Access program, with a sci-fi, post-apocalyptic setting. Early Access will cost 29.99 and will give players the prologue and first act of the game. As a player, you will be an employee of the CRONUS Foundation, recruited to live and study the anomalous zone known as the Dome. A mysterious incident ultimately leads to a series of events that change the world under the Dome forever. Early Access will have 10+ hours of gameplay, and several side-quests to explore, skills and character attributes to develop, and much more.

Key features:

  • A story that covers events before, during, and after the apocalypse
  • Your choice of main character archetype from five different divisions, each with unique possibilities
  • A system of skill trees and abilities offering flexible hero customization
  • Classic turn-based combat
  • Anomalies and artifacts left behind by the mysterious Forefathers
  • Open world and non-linear main quest progression
  • A variety of weapons and armor, without which it would be impossible to survive in this cruel post-apocalyptic world
  • Hundreds of unique characters and a global sandbox map with a variety of random encounters

Steam’s Library Beta Is Now Live

Steam Library Update

The new Steam Library open beta has begun for all players, and it can be opted into immediately for free. When your games receive an update or host an event, you’ll be able to figure this out easily. You can also see games you’ve recently played on your games shelf, and will simply need to push the green button to get back into your games. You can see what your friends are up to, and what games they’re currently playing thanks to this new system. In addition, you can set custom shelves to highlight particular parts of your collection, or simply to access them as quickly as possible. Further information can be found in this link.