Yearly Archives: 2019

Deck of Ashes Is Now Available on Steam

A quest for redemption is drawing near, as Deck of Ashes has now arrived on Steam and is available to play. This Rogue-lite RPG tries something new and different with adding deck-building elements. Players scour the land for the components necessary to build the most powerful Battle Deck they can and ultimately dispel the Ash Curse once and for all. But you won’t be alone and have a band of loyal allies to help you earn redemption. Tactics and strategy are key to building the right deck and surviving this story, and it offers an immersive experience for fans of adventure and strategy titles. Even if you just want to destroy evil with a deck of cards, Deck of Ashes has what you need.

Deck of Ashes Early Access Features:

  • A tutorial explaining the basics of the game and how to begin building your Battle Deck

  • 50+ different monsters that make for hundreds of unique battle encounters

  • One playable character with several different playstyles to experiment with

  • 100+ unique cards for you to mix & match to forge a devastating deck

  • Dozens of Camp upgrades to fit your strategy…whatever it may be!

  • Four Story Chapters, each featuring a unique, procedurally generated world

Siege of Centauri Arrives on Steam Early Access in April

Siege of Centauri Founder's Program News

Stardock announced today that their upcoming tower defense title, Siege of Centauri is hitting Steam’s Early Access Program on April 16th, 2019. This will let fans of the tower defense genre to offer input on the game, from mechanics, pacing, and balance. Siege of Centauri is also set in the Ashes of the Singularity universe, and players are in command of the first Prixma Centauri colony. It will also incorporate strategy elements, such as defending resources and requiring fast responses to battles, to create difficult choices as to where to defend and where to retreat to.

“With tens of thousands of enemy machines pouring toward your base, we want to give players a very new experience of what it means to defend themselves against overwhelming odds,” said lead designer Derek Paxton. “The benefits between a rail gun that fires one deadly round every ten seconds and a high-speed plasma arc array that does low damage, but to dozens of enemies at once is obvious to players, especially when they see a huge mothership surrounded by hundreds of escorts coming at them.”

 

In the early access period for Siege of Centauri, players will:

• Defend Centauri: Gain access to new technologies and fight off enemy invaders from region to region.

• Deploy your Defenses: An arsenal of emergency rapid deployment defenses are at your disposal. Use them in strategic locations to halt the swarm’s progress.

• Strike From Above: When all else fails, use your ship’s formidable capabilities from orbit to destroy your enemies.

JetX Brings PC and VR Arcade Shooter Action to Life Today

JetX is a new vehicular combat arena game, where players do battle in zero gravity using sci-fi style weapons, or by racing at the speed of light. JetX offers players the freedom to play the way they enjoy the most, whether it’s simply racing, arena shooting, doing battle against PVE bosses, or to do all of these at once. Instead of being a pay-to-win title, JetX prefers to offer players a chance to win with skill in high-stakes competition from Singularity Lab.

If you love high-speed racing, competition, and adrenaline-fueled challenges, JetX is for you! Our beta players were always satisfied with the game – a variety of arenas and tracks that allow you to drive at full speed awaits you! – says Damir Saifullin Singularity Labs CEO.

JetX Features:

  • Various game modes, from classic deathmatch to the unique endless-race, and boss fights

  • Full freedom of movement in zero gravity

  • High level of old-school competitivity

  • Live leaderboard

  • AI that isn’t to be underestimated! An exciting game is guaranteed, even when playing offline

  • Wide choice of weapons for all types of players

  • Numerous diverse maps for racing and PvP

  • Play solo or with friends!

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Welcomes FFXIV’s Zenos

Zenos yae Galvus, general of the Garlean Empire, Legatus of the XIIth, has officially made his way to Dissidia Final Fantasy NT and Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Edition. He wields three blades with both skill and frequency – The Storm, The Swell, and Ame-no-Habakiri. Once he’s landed an attack with one of each type, his unique EX Skill changes to Storm, Swell, Sword, and a powerful HP attack. He is available as a stand-alone purchase, or as a part of the Season Pass.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 Coming to PC in May 2019

SEGA announced that the critically acclaimed Yakuza Kiwami 2 is coming to Steam on May 9th, 2019. Available for 29.99, the all-out war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance. Fully optimized for PC, it will feature 4k resolution and unlocked framerates, customizable controls, and plenty of graphics options. Yakuza Kiwami 2 uses the Dragon Engine, first introduced in Yakuza 6, and has endless amounts of mini-games to explore, exciting side-stories, and moments of joy and utter sorrow.

When a single gunshot takes out the Fifth Chairman of the Tojo Clan, Kazuma Kiryu must journey to Sotenbori, Osaka, to broker peace between rivaling clans. Kiryu is pulled back into the life he desperately wanted to leave as he faces the ambitious Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, who will stop at nothing to get his war. In this world, there can only be one dragon.

Pre-purchase Yakuza Kiwami 2 now and receive the complete Clan Creator Bundle DLC, including super rare Clan Creator Leaders and Packs, exclusive weapons, outfits and more. Yakuza Kiwami 2 also features the exclusive Goro Majima mode, not found in the original Yakuza 2.

God Eater 3 Announces July Launch on Nintendo Switch

Bandai Namco announced that God Eater 3 will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on July 12th, 2019. Players will be able to team up with their friends on the go to do battle with the violent Aragami that threaten the world. God Eaters are the last line of defense against the Aragami, and with their mighty God Arcs, they can take on the threat that has ravaged the earth.

GOD EATER 3 incorporates new combat mechanics and customization options to create dynamic fights that change the flow of battles. After devouring an enemy, players can activate Burst Arts which change some of normal attacks into special attacks. Players can also choose between several Burst Arts, as well as the specific effects of the Burst Art, to suit their play style. In addition to Burst Arts, a new Dive ability increases the speed of combat by having players race headlong towards enemies for swift attacks, keeping constant pressure on the opposition.

“The Nintendo Switch opens up new ways to experience GOD EATER 3,” said Jackie Simmons, brand manager for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “The portability of the system means players can meet anytime anywhere to band together and bring down monstrous threats. The platform also enables players to take GOD EATER 3 on the road, so they’re never far from adventure and fun!”