Last night at the Paradox press conference the team displayed their latest foray into the RPG category. Tyranny was eagerly awaited by the crowd as it is the first RPG to be announced after the huge success of Pillars of Eternity. The game is every dark fantasy fan’s dream building up a world where evil has won over the landscape and now destruction reigns.
General: MSi Introduces the Tiny-But-Powerful Vortex
MSi has taken to the floor of GDC to show off the newest addition to its desktop computer line, the Vortex. Though packed in a 10.5 inch tall case, the Vortex features VR ready, high-performance gaming capabilities.
General: Caribbean Conquest – MMO in the Age of Sail
For fans of ship-based MMO action, a new KickStarter has launched for a project called Caribbean Conquest with devs hoping to raise $43,000 to expand development. The team calls is a naval / pirate themed MMO set during the Age of Sail. The game will feature skill based progression though without traditional levels.
The Division: Scratching That Itch with Tom Clancy?s The Division
I’ve been a bit apprehensive of The Division given all the delays, rumors, and Ubisoft’s not so hot track record. However, after having put some time into the open beta, I decided to roll the dice and take a chance.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen: GDC 2016 – Hands On Preview of Brad McQuaid’s Magnum Opus
Pantheon had its first showing to the media at GDC today and we were lucky enough to be there right away to check things out. The game is coming along nicely and really heralds back to the classic MMOs we love with a fantastic push into the future of how MMO are made. We got to watch a solid demo as well as see some of the new features that will impact characters and their interaction with the environment.
Overwatch: Get to Know the Heroes This Spring in New Animated Series
Blizzard is preparing to introduce players and fans to the unlikely heroes of Overwatch through an animated video series. A teaser trailer has been released that shows the series in development that will reveal the background lore behind each of the characters in Overwatch. The animated shorts are set to debut later this Spring.
Conan Exiles: Bringing Savage Hyboria to Tabletops Everywhere
Funcom is working with Modiphius and Free League Publishing to bring a sourcebook based on its Conan Exiles IP to table top gamers everywhere.
Chronicle: Runescape Legends: GDC 2016 Hands On Preview
Yesterday at GDC we got an in depth look at RuneScape’s CCG Chronicle. The game brings in a new element to the MMO world that has spanned almost fifteen years now. As a CCG the game offers a very different play style which is not anywhere near the likes of Hearthstone or HEX. Chronicle is definitely its own concept which really sets it apart. Here is how it works.
ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds: First Look – A Pretty But All Too Familiar Game
ASTA: The War of Tears and wind is a MMORPG out of South Korea that is heavily based on eastern culture and myth. Also known as ASTA online, it is sometimes referred to as the WoW of the east. Originally released in 2010 by the South Korean Studio, Polygon Games, they decided in August of last year to officially close all games and move into the mobile world.
The Division: Captain, We Are the Wolves RIP 2
Rob pulls himself away from tagging sticky bombs to murderers long enough to write about what he has been up to over the past week in Tom Clancy’s the Division. Hint: It goes boom.