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Earlier this week, we posted our musings about Sony Online Entertainment’s acquisition by Columbus Nova and transition to Daybreak Game Company. It’s big news for fans of SOE…err…DGC’s games, particularly when considering the potential for seeing their titles released on platforms other than PC and PS3/PS4.
With February in full swing, Microsoft Studios’ Adam Isgreen has gone live with an early edition of the Killer Instinct textual stream to drop some early information on the title’s next character, Aganos.
Previously codenamed Golem, this hulking fighter certainly lives up to size expectations, standing taller than Glacius and occupying a ridiculous amount of real estate when compared with even the bulkiest characters the game has to offer.
Aganos’ gameplay will focus around a replenishable resource, readily visible on the character model, that it can use to launch projectiles, build walls, and gain armor. This mechanic will also change up movement and attacks depending on how much of the asset the golem possesses.
Other tools include a unique roll attack (with controllable bouncing), a Shadow move that hinders the opponent while still allowing actions by Aganos itself, and more.
More details on the character’s background can be found in the original post, along with hints on future characters and a preview of additional color palettes heading to Killer Instinct with the Aganos update. Gameplay footage will be made available during the developers’ next broadcast.
Source: Ultra-Combo, tip via Ben2Gen
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As Terry wrote in his column yesterday, there’s a new sheriff in town with Eternal Crusade. Filling the large and vibrantly energetic shoes of Miguel Caron is Nathan Richardsson. From CCP, Trion, and Ubisoft with a pedigree in MMO gaming like few others, the new Senior Producer of the Warhammer 40K MMO chatted with Rob Lashley about the future of Eternal Crusade and his gaming past.
Anytime a new game is announced, the Hype Meters spike with the flood of information, speculation and downright hope that this new game will fill the void that the players feel between games. Crowfall from ArtCraft Entertainment appears to be no different. The question remains however: will the Crow fall or fly as they continue to provide more and more detail of what their game aims to be and which voids they intend to fill?
Ubisoft has announced that the official launch day for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot has finally arrived for PC. During a very successful beta run, the team took into account player concerns and feedback to bring several features into the game including crafting, open creation, barricades, new traps, rare creatures and clans.
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Those curious to see what Das Tal is all about need wait no longer. Fairytale Distillery is offering players a free glimpse at the game on Sunday, February 8th. Interested fans can sign up on the game site and be able to participate in 24-hours of Das Tal goodness.
Indie fighter Yatagarasu will be making its way to arcades for the first time next week. Starting February 12, Yatagarasu Attack on Cataclysm will be available for play in game centers across Japan via TAITO’s NESiCAxLive digital distribution service.
Created by three former King of Fighters developers, Attack on Cataclysm is an update to the original Yatagarasu that adds three new characters: Azure, Kotaro, and Aja. This new version comes to fruition thanks to the backing of an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, raising $118,243 of its original $68,000 goal.
With this release, Yatagarasu will join the likes of Melty Blood and Akatsuki Blitzkampf, other doujin fighting games that have made the transition to arcade. It will also eventually make its way to PC, with both Japanese and English language releases.
Source: NESiCA PR Twitter via Kakuge Checker
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