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- Blade 9 Open Beta Trailer
- Erebus 2
- The Crew: On the Road -Truly Driving Social
- Age of Wonders III: Golden Realms Expansion Out Today
- Mechanon Invades Champions Online with Steel Reserve
- Grimoire
- Cannon Brawl Launch Review
- Heavy Bullets Launch Trailer
- Nival Announces Blitzkrieg 3
- Age of Zombies: Brothers in Arms Multiplayer
| Posted: 18 Sep 2014 05:01 PM PDT The Blade 9 open beta begins today with special events.
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| Posted: 18 Sep 2014 04:51 PM PDT Battle death, demons, and darkness in this free to play action RPG.  Publisher: Zemi Interactive Pros: +Over 3000 items to find. +Two types of PvP. +Party quests. Cons: -Generic gameplay. -Limited information available.
Overview Erebus 2 OverviewErebus 2 (once Travia 2) is a free to play action RPG in the style of Diablo. Choose from several unique classes and adventure in a dark world, collecting items and upgrading your gear. Embark on party quests and battle in Area and Guild House PvP to prove your might. Erebus 2 Screenshots   Erebus 2 Featured VideoComing Soon… Full Review Erebus 2 ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Erebus 2 ScreenshotsComing Soon… Videos Erebus 2 VideosComing Soon… System Requirements Erebus 2 System RequirementsComing Soon… |
| The Crew: On the Road -Truly Driving Social Posted: 18 Sep 2014 03:33 PM PDT Take an in-depth look into what a day in the life of a player can look like when he or she spends their time exploring, collaborating, competing with thousands of other drivers in The Crew.
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| Age of Wonders III: Golden Realms Expansion Out Today Posted: 18 Sep 2014 03:09 PM PDT Triumph Studios, the creators of the Overlord and Age of Wonders series, announced today that Age of Wonders III: Golden Realms, the first premium expansion pack for Age of Wonders III, is out now. Golden Realms expands Age of Wonders III's empire building mechanics and introduces bucket loads of new content. These new features are used in random maps, new scenarios and a new story campaign, where Halfling survivors settle in a distant land filled with danger and treasures never seen before. New Content Includes:
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All the new content and features mentioned above are integrated into the updated Random Map Generator. Age of Wonders III: Golden Realms incorporates feedback from the community and coincides with a free update adding updated AI, balance, a new Spell Disjunction System, Steam Workshop and Cloud Saves for Steam Users. Golden Realms is set for a September 18th 2014 release and available via online stores such as Steam and GoG. |
| Mechanon Invades Champions Online with Steel Reserve Posted: 18 Sep 2014 02:49 PM PDT Today, Perfect World Entertainment announced that Champions Online: Steel Crusade is now available. In this major new content update, players will find Millennium City under attack by Mechanon, a robot supervillain determined to eradicate all organic life. Heroes will explore new areas, investigate Mechanon’s nanorobot virus, and take the fight to Mechanon’s orbital satellite. With three new instances, the new United Nations Tribunal on International Law (UNTIL) Space Station mission hub, a Reawakened Automaton Archetype, and more, players new and old will want to take part in these fresh adventures in Champions Online. |
| Posted: 18 Sep 2014 01:53 PM PDT Grimoire is a multiplayer wizard FPS with MOBA-style abilities that puts the player in control of devastating magic; deep spell mechanics enhance classic shooter action with tactics and trickery unique to magical battles. Explore a dark medieval world through three exciting game modes that put a new twist on old favorites. Fight for territory, prestige, and your very survival.  Publisher: Omniconnection Pros: Limited Information Available Cons: -Limited Information Available
Overview Grimoire OverviewGrimoire features a number of game modes – Arena, Survival Co-op, and more. There are many classes, each one customizable and distinct. Each class role in Grimoire is defined by four unique spells and one passive passive ability. Every class has an "Ultimate" spell that is more powerful than the other three, but comes with a heavy cost. Passive abilities offer each class a unique strength such as bursts of speed or heavier defense. Players can further customize their chosen class with one movement and one utility spell for a total of seven spells per class. This customization allows for players to tweak classes to fit whichever role they desire and can often times change the entire feel of a class. Grimoire Screenshots          Grimoire Featured Video Full Review Grimoire ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Grimoire ScreenshotsComing Soon… Videos Grimoire VideosGrimoire Trailer System Requirements Grimoire System RequirementsComing Soon… |
| Posted: 18 Sep 2014 01:11 PM PDT By Jason Parker (Ragachak)
Sorry, Your Princess Is In Another Castle Cannon Brawl is a title that really blew me away (no pun intended). It is a bold indie title, coupling destruction and explosions with constant, action-packed excitement. Cannon Brawl offers action-strategy on a 2D plane, similar to the Worms franchise where two sides do battle on a map riddled with obstacles and material to destroy. Set up mines, prepare laser turrets, cannons, and even nuclear warheads! You must constantly be aware of everything happening on these deceptively small maps, commanding your airship as well as your other buildings, managing them with grace and speed. There is a lot to do, from a fully fleshed out Campaign, Nightmare Mode challenges, bots to practice against, as well as PVP. As a fan of strategy games, this was a breath of fresh air for me. While the graphics might seem cartoony and light, and the story mode becomes arguably easy, the PVP will make this game stand out amongst the horde of games on Steam. A competitive game that has an infinite amount of possibilities and strategies to try will surely have fans coming back to test their mettle online.
Return of Rampart In Cannon Brawl you begin as the Princess, who is out to save the land and her people with just an airship, a castle, and a few errant buildings. The flow of the gameplay appears simple but nothing could be more wrong. The matches begin with a map with two castles and resources to farm. Oftentimes there will be hills or outcroppings in the air to block or position your cannons upon. However, you cannot simply just build anywhere you like! There are pylon-styled buildings to create, in the form of air balloons (though other types of pylon are available) that give you a certain amount of space in which to build. You can destroy your opponents' balloons as well as interact with your own; the platforms can position buildings atop and the lightning rods can be fired through with lasers for increased damage. It is important to note that the ground can be destroyed as well. A good reason to do this would be to acquire a diamond node (for currency). You may also shoot the ground from underneath enemy structures using lasers, missiles, cannons or the ever-popular drill (which arcs up and then down into obstacles). While the way to win the matches is to destroy your opponent's castle, there are a variety of options available to you, like sinking a castle via knocking the ground from under it! It can feel like it takes forever to unlock new buildings and pilots, but simply going through the story mode and Nightmare Mode can unlock the pilots; gameplay will get you your building unlocks. There is no pay-to-win here. Currency to unlock things not in the main story can be gained by winning battles, and completing quests which will reside on the main menu.
Gameplay Is King (Or Queen) There are a few gameplay modes to be aware of in Cannon Brawl. First is the Campaign. It is a pretty straight-forward, no-frills story that one is accustomed to. While a complex detailed story would normally be very much appreciated, getting right into the nitty-gritty of the gameplay is certainly nice. As the story progresses more characters are unlocked, and the player can get used to the maps on offer. Each map offers its own challenges and strategies to attempt to employ, so going through the story mode first is a great way to get ones feet wet and start getting more characters to use as each one brings something different to the table. After you finish the story there is Nightmare Mode which has its own collection of challenges, puzzles and difficult encounters. As you progress the missions grow more and more difficult, culminating in a Final Boss Battle against the evil Uncle's giant robot! Without spoiling the fight, it's quite the task and really made the tests and puzzles worth doing. Finally there are bots which are primarily just for practice and testing ideas on. They have several difficulties, ranging from Easy to Insane, each one living up to their name. These modes are okay on their own and help prepare you for the real gem of this game.
Calm Like A Bomb! Player vs. Player really stands out in this game. While A.I. is all well and good, testing oneself against other players is far more exciting! There are a few options here, from ranked, casual, or inviting a friend to a match. The lobby is pretty nice with a tab to chat with other people waiting or perhaps throw the gauntlet down to whoever is strong enough to take you on! What makes this better than the PC? Players constantly come up with new and interesting ideas on the fly, whereas the A.I. can only go so far. I was thrilled to see ideas I came up with just rummaging through the defensive and offensive items being utilized so well. Made me see I was doing something right (even when losing!). Devising a strategy is of the utmost importance though; each Pilot has their own ability that may aid your cause, or put you at a disadvantage depending on what you need. For example, the Taskmaster resets cooldowns while the Smuggler offers an extra slot for buildings. There are so many different ways to play this in PVP that I could write a whole article on the art of strategy in Cannon Brawl. From lasers, bombs, missiles and drills, there is something for everyone. Just remember that the same set up will not guarantee a victory. One addition I would love to see is an option to save builds to keep builds that you particularly are fond of.
A Symphony of Destruction: 4/5 Great While it may feel like a relatively simple title at first, I genuinely feel there is a lot to offer in this game. Some might find the graphics to be a little childish and cartoony, but I like the simplistic style. It does not leave so much on the screen to distract from what is really important: destruction! As the community for this game grows, so will the plethora of ways the player will devise to break down the others defenses. I do not have many complaints other than the time it can take to unlock items and the amount of maps; however there is plenty to sharpen one's teeth on and learn how to play the game.
Graphics: 4/5 Again the graphics are kind of cartoony and simple, but I do not think it in anyway detracts from the gameplay. In fact I think this style of art helps a game like this. It can be very frustrating to see objects on the map that only disguise or hide potential benefits to either side, and this keeps the game ultimately fair. Perhaps in the future the environment can change while the game is going on? That would be something really interesting.
Controls: 4/5 The controls for this game are pretty solid, and I love that I can use a controller for a game like this. Keyboard and mouse are all well and good, but I prefer to fly and place using my trusty PS4 controller. The controller feels a little over responsive sometimes (in menus particularly) and sometimes I had a little problem aiming with the controller but those moments were far and few between.
Features/Gameplay: 4/5 While there are just a few game modes, they are all very solid and enjoyable. The story mode is simple and easy to get into without being horribly boring; the character names are admittedly kind of plain but this is not something that will terribly bother me in the long run. Nightmare mode is a blast and the PVP is constant and entertaining everytime I play.
Sound/Music: 4/5 The sounds for this title are a hoot! The sizzle of lasers, the detonation of various explosions, missiles and drills hammering into the ground are all pretty fantastic. The music is booming and appropriate on the title screen, really setting the tone for an action-packed experience. |
| Posted: 18 Sep 2014 11:42 AM PDT Heavy Bullets, a randomized FPS dungeon crawler with rogue-like elements, launches today with this video showcasing streamers.
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| Posted: 18 Sep 2014 11:16 AM PDT A decade ago, Nival cemented itself as a leader in strategy gaming with the launch of its now-classic Blitzkrieg series, which has won more than forty awards, including numerous Game of the Year and Editor's Choice accolades. Today, Nival unveils Blitzkrieg 3, the next title in the acclaimed series, coming to PC and Mac in early 2015. Blitzkrieg 3 paints a realistic picture of World War II – away from the realm of politics or ideology, focused on the battles that ultimately shaped the world we live in today. Players will become commanders of the era as they experience an interactive story of the second World War, blending single-player and innovative multiplayer gameplay. Classic single-player campaigns will be available for each party involved in the conflict – the USSR, the Axis and the Allies. Multiplayer is asynchronous, allowing players to make their way through the enemy defenses without needing to be online for hours on end. "Since its establishment 17 years ago, Nival has been focused on the strategy genre – often mixing it with other elements to create new game experiences," says Sergey Orlovskiy, CEO of Nival. "We feel that today's rather rapid pace of life has caused the RTS genre to fall by the wayside. Blitzkrieg 3 is designed to re-invent RTS for modern gamers, using all of our experience to deliver something new and exciting." More information about Blitzkrieg 3 will be released in the coming months, but for now prospective strategists can take a look at the official website www.blitzkrieg.com, |
| Age of Zombies: Brothers in Arms Multiplayer Posted: 18 Sep 2014 11:15 AM PDT Local multiplayer arrives in Age of Zombies, letting you play the entire game with 2-4 people.
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