Yearly Archives: 2019

Pixel Game Maker MV 1.0 To Launch in Q4 2019

Pixel Game Maker MV is a fully-featured 2D game engine from Playism and Kadokawa Corporation and is sister software to the popular RPG Maker series, which has sold more than 2,000,000 copies worldwide. In Q4 2019, Pixel Game Maker MV will arrive with version 1.0, which will offer UI improvements, Steam Workshop support, a free demo version and much more.

The engine’s accessibility allows first-time developers and seasoned creators alike to construct deep games from scratch, without any programming experience. Native engine features include a built-in physics engine, particle effects, support for up to four-person local multiplayer, and the ability to install and create add-ons using JavaScript. Pixel Game Maker MV  will feature more than 15 sample games, with their own assets, licensed for distribution in users games. Some of these were created by Takumi Naramura, lead designer for the La-Mulana franchise.

Pixel Game Maker MV is available via Steam Early Access (Windows only) for $84.99 USD and supports Japanese, English and Simplified Chinese. Upon 1.0’s launch, the price will be set at $99.99 USD.

 

Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission’s Second Free Update is Available

Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission has a free update today, which is the second free content drop from Bandai Namco.  This update will let players unlock characters from the mighty Saiyan warrior race – 17 new characters in total! This includes Goku in Ultra Instinct, and Super Saiyan God mode. This will also introduce new original characters for Super Dragon Ball Heroes World Mission.

Additional Content:

  • 2 New Super Attacks
  • 11 New Abilities
  • 5 New Extra Missions
  • 3 New Battle Modules
  • New Card Designs
  • Increased EXP & Friendship Points

 

Run, Roll, Rumble Out Now on Steam

Inspired by games like Gang Beasts, Super Smash Bros. and Stick Fight: The Game, Benua Softworks and Matthew Marcellino release Run Roll Rumble on Steam today. Run, Roll, Rumble is a side-scrolling platform fighter for up to 4 players, set in an ordinary neighborhood. Citizens in this area solve all of their problems with a good old fashioned brawl. The objective is to make your foes fall off the stage, and RUn, Roll, Rumble will feature online and local multiplayer, and can also be played with a controller or keyboard.

Children of Morta Reveals September Release Date for PC

11bit Studios and Dead Mage made a huge announcement this morning concerning their upcoming roguelike RPG, Children of MortaChildren of Morta will be releasing on PC on September 3rd, 2019. The Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One releases on October 15th, 2019. They released a new trailer today to celebrate, that shows off the world that is coming to life. Corruption has spread, taking the once peaceful Mount Morta, and turning it into a violent, monster-infested nightmare. It’s up to the player to save the ones they care about, even if it means sacrificing everything to do so. It’s almost time to lead the Bergsons, virtues, and flaws aside, and experience what it truly means to be in a family of heroes.

The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game

The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game is a digital CCG based on the Lord of the Rings: Living Card Game physical game. Available for PC, Playstation 4, XBox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Business Model: Retail Purchase – Early Access 18.99

Microtransactions: Yes – Card Packs, at least.

Key Features:

Stack the Deck: Put together a 30 card deck comprised of heroes great and small.

One Does Not Simply Shuffle Into Mordor: Play through a full story campaign as you battle urukhai, spiders, orcs, and more.

Eternal Magic

Duoyi presents an all new MMORPG experience, Eternal Magic.

Business Model: Free to Play

Microtransactions: Yes – Exact nature unknown as yet.

Key Features:

Classes: Knight, Gunslinger, Spellblade, Priest, Mage, Assassin

Skill Customization: Select from a variety of passive skills, active skills, and even ultimate cooldowns to fine tune your hero to your playstyle.

Social Gaming: Collect pets that contribute to battle, buy a house to throw parties in, have a wedding, or become a server diva.

Wide Variety of Content: Participate in PvP modes, such as MOBA battles or guild wars, or hit up PvE for dynamic open world events, or try your hand at various difficulties of dungeons. The choice is yours!