Yearly Archives: 2019

Code Vein Launches Soon, With Community Blood Drive at Twitchcon

CODE VEIN - Successor of the Claw Boss Trailer

Bandai Namco will be at TwitchCon this year, celebrating the launch of their third-person action-adventure title, Code Vein with a unique event. One of the activities will be a blood drive, hosted by the American Red Cross. This will take place on Friday, September 27th, and donors can receive an exclusive Code Vein Ice Box and copy of Code Vein while supplies last. Pre-registration can be done here.

There will also be a cosplay contest and a Boss Rush Contest. Players can try their hand at one of the game’s bosses for a chance to win an exclusive Code Vein jacket (while supplies last). There will also be a signing by the producer of Code Vein on Saturday, but times for this are To Be Determined.

Join BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. for the CODE VEIN launch party “Welcome to Vein” at the CODE VEIN Pop Up Tent on Friday, September 27th from 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM PDT. Admission is free and all guests must be 21+. Celebrate the launch of CODE VEIN with drinks, food, and music.

Star Control: Origins – Earth Rising Expansion Part 3 Releases

Star Control: Origins releases Part 3 of the “Earth Rising” expansion today, and humanity’s alliance continues to fray and grow weaker. Their plans for galactic expansion are also waylaid, when they suddenly face a new threat. Two warring factions come in this expansion: The Liberators and the Syndicate. Both want the assistance of humanity, and won’t tolerate aid to their rival. This third part, titled The Syndicate is the third of four parts to the expansion and will add plenty of new aliens, ships, adventures, and destinations to the already rich Star Control universe. This will also not require players to have completed the main story arc.

 

3000th Duel Now Available on Steam

3000th Duel is a new game from Neopopcorn Corp, where players tackle dark platforming action for fans of Metroidvanias and dark fantasy classics such as The Nightmare Before Christmas. This side-scroller has players controlling a mysterious masked hero who has lost his memory. Using powerful attacks, he’ll travel a variety of biomes and fight mighty enemies. The game is now available in Early Access and estimates two months of time in the Early Access system on Steam. The final version will have improved/fine-tuned gameplay, better UI, graphics, and sound.

Autonauts Launches in October for PC

The unique AI-coding management sim, Autonauts has officially confirmed its October 17th release for PC via Steam. Players will set up step-by-step instructions for their workbots, whether its to cook, farm, mine, or construct buildings.

As long as the worker bots have enough memory to store the routine they’ll carry out their role diligently until it is complete or they run out of power – only requiring a quick wind up by the player or other robots to get back online. Combining the best features of agriculture, simulation, crafting, and production-line games, it aims to be accommodating to players regardless of age or skill level.

Autonauts Features:

  • Playful Programming
    Teach your workerbots requisite steps to complete tasks by asking them to repeat actions utilizing a visual programming language. Designed to be easy-to-learn but with added complexity, there are numerous possibilities.
  • Automated Automation
    Build an army of bots to automate just about everything in your colony, teach them what to do and expand both their brains and task possibilities with numerous upgrades and options.
  • Charming Creativity
    The world of Autonauts pops to life with a low-poly art-style married with a consistent and bright color palette adding depth and scale which creates a relaxing and attractive play space.
  • Play Your Way
    In Autonauts you can choose to play through the Campaign Mode which introduces all elements of the game and guides players to the ‘endgame’ via specific goals, Free Mode where all structures are unlocked straight away and Creative Mode where players have unlimited resources to create the settlement of their dreams.
  • Share Your World and Automations
    Each world created in Autonauts has its own seed which can be shared with other players. Additionally, all robot routines can also be outputted into a jpeg at a click of a button, so you can share freely with your peers. Don’t just admire your automations, share them with the world!

Broomstick League Announced by Blue Isle Studios

Blue Isle Studios, in partnership with Virtual Basement, announced a competitive sports game today, Broomstick League, coming soon to Steam’s Early Access program. In Broomstick League, players take to the sky to compete against other would-be wizards from around the world in a fast-paced, high flying, trick shot scoring, all-out battle for supremacy of the skies. A hands-on version will be available at TwitchCon, September 27th-29th.

Players will divide into teams and zoom across arenas on their broomsticks, to grab a magical orb. The goal is to outmaneuver the other players and score. Using their broomstick and wand, players will hone their skills and use magic to dodge, defend, and make incredible plays.

Broomstick League Features:

  • Fast-Paced Matches: Play 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4 with friends or matchmake online with opponents from around the world. Form magical teams to see who will dominate the flying arena!
  • Reflexive and Fantastical Gameplay: Pick up speed while dive-bombing to fly past a defender. Cast a spell on your opponent to blast the ball away or use the blink spell and teleport to a more favorable position. Surprise your enemies and gain the advantage!
  • Character Customization: Personalize the look of your witch or wizard with a deep pool of creative options. Unlock new broomsticks, wands, and perform a variety of taunts and dance moves to rattle your opponents in the arena!
  • Mystical Arenas: Experience high flying sports action within fantastical arenas brimming with magic! Battle it out with giant trolls lurking in the background or score impressive goals while floating on the back of massive flying creatures.
  • Player Progression and Stats: Track your progress with leaderboards, stat tracking and player leveling system to prove you are the most spellbinding broomstick pilot in the land!