Yearly Archives: 2019

Torchlight II Launches on Console Today

Perfect World Entertainment, alongside Panic Button have brought their classic action RPG Torchlight II to consoles today. That’s right, you can play Torchlight II on the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox One! Originally developed by Runic Games, this world of savage monsters, incredible treasures, and awesome heroes can now be played on console. All of the original mechanics of the classic series are here, with enhanced controls, designed for consoles. An improved targeting system is also in this edition of the game, alongside the signature pet system and character customization fans are familiar with.

There are also four new, exclusive pets: the Unicorn for Nintendo Switch, the Faerie for PlayStation®4 system, the Molten Imp for Xbox One and the Yapper goblin for those who pre-purchase the game on any platform. Torchlight II is available on consoles today in digital form for 19.99.

Yoon Im, COO of Perfect World Entertainment, had this to say about the arrival on console:

“We’re excited to welcome gamers back to the world of Torchlight. Panic Button Games has done a phenomenal job of bringing the magic of Torchlight 2 to consoles. Now a new generation of players can discover why the game is a beloved cult classic for RPG fans!”

Features of Torchlight II:

  • Action-Packed Multiplayer: Play co-op with up to 4 players online. Experiment with hero synergies and take on the fiercest opponents together, for the world’s most awesome loot.

  • Customizable Characters: Create and customize a character from one of four distinct classes. Each class can be played as either male or female with customized features. Robust skillsets and powerful equipment provides tons of opportunity for unique character builds.

  • Open, Dynamic World: Explore vast overland areas and multiple hub towns. Fight through rain and snow, day and night. Level randomization ensures fresh new layouts, paths, loot, and monsters every time you play.

  • Pets and Fishing: Empower your pet with special transforming consumables. Pets can fight by your side or sell loot while you’re out adventuring.

  • New Game Plus: Once you’ve completed Torchlight II’s primary campaign, you can start again with the same character for a significantly greater challenge. You’ll keep all of the skills, gold, and gear you worked so hard for.

Star Renegades

Star Renegades is a 2.5D squad-based rogue-lite RPG featuring tactical turn-based combat. Fight your way to the beating heart of The Imperium and put and end to their evil authoritarian rule!

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

Survival of the Fittest: Out-perform progressively evolving adversaries with timed counters, combos, and key interrupts.

Ready for Anything: Gear up for big battles with a variety of upgradeable weapons and other equipment.

Universal Opportunity: Explore beautiful, procedurally generated dungeons complete with an emergent mission-based campaign guaranteeing a unique playthrough everytime.

Espire 1: VR Operative

Espire 1: VR Operative is a singleplayer stealth-action game featuring a fully customizable VR Control Theatre designed to maintain immersion and eliminate motion sickness for most players. You are one of a select few accepted into the Espire Agent program, a system built to save lives without sacrificing mission performance. Herald in a new age of espionage as a pioneer of next-generation infiltration!

Business Model: Buy-to-Play

Microtransactions: No

Key Features:

Decked Out: Make the most out of each your unique weapons, gadgets, and sneaking techniques to complete over a dozen different story missions.

Shaving Seconds: Revisit previously finished operations in an effort to lower your clear time for the global leaderboards.

FOX: Carefully and quietly tip-toe around smart-ai enemy combatants capable of responding to sights, sounds, and other environmental stimuli.

The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut Heading to Retail Stores in Europe and North America

Following the successful digital launch of The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut, the physical edition is on the way to Europe (Sept. 6) and North America (Oct. 11) on Playstation 4 and Xbox One. The Director’s Cut has a wealth of new features, fixes, and content, to make it the definitive edition of The Bard’s Tale IV. The physical edition of the game comes with several in-game bonuses that aren’t available in the digital edition, such as:

  • Physical post map
  • In-game items:
    • Fire Horn
    • Kael’s Axe
    • Red Boots
    • Bardic Brian Skin & Booty

The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut is currently available digitally on Xbox Game Pass, the PlayStation Store, and digital PC stores, such as Steam and GOG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The retail edition will release in Europe on Sept. 6 for €36.99/£34.99 and in North America on Oct. 11 for $39.99 USD.

Homeworld 3 Announced for Franchise’s 20th Anniversary

Homeworld 3 was revealed at the Gearbox Presentation during PAX West 2019, 20 years after the last title in the series. A Fig campaign has also been revealed, and the game will be a true sequel to the legendary space-faring RTS. Blackbird Interactive aim to return the series to its roots, with a continuation of the Homeworld story.

The project is in its early stages with only a few months into pre-production. The campaign will allow longtime Homeworld fans to become investors in Fig and participate in the game’s future success. Additionally, investments and pledges will provide a chance to tell the developers what they expect of Homeworld 3 via a backer-only survey. This survey would include things such as its features, priorities, and even what the collector’s edition will include. More information for the Fig campaign can be found here.

Rob Cunningham, CEO of BBI discussed Homeworld 3:

“Homeworld 3 is the last word in epic space combat. It will capture the mood and tone of Homeworld and deliver it in an exactly expected and juicy, lovely way. There will be an extension of the story that’s totally satisfying with some interesting twists and turns, and locations that I think will blow some minds and resonate with existing fans and new fans alike.”