Deep Sky Derelicts is really a hard game to pin down genre-wise. It’s survival. It’s a turn-based RPG. It’s sci-fi. It’s got tactical combat. It’s got more than that too. In fact, if there was anything to compare it to most closely, it would be Red Hook’s Darkest Dungeon. And that’s a compliment to both games, believe me. I had the chance to spend some time with an early access build of Deep Sky Derelicts and have a few thoughts to share.
Crossout – The Holidays Arrive in a Snowstorm
Crossout survivors are being treated to some holiday cheer for the grand new year of 2048. During the Snowstorm event, players can take on a number of festive missions and can earn special fireworks and stickers as well as “Cracker”, a valuable currency for Scar Santa.
– Wild Buster: Heroes of Titan Enters Early Access
If you’re a fan of “hack’n’slash” MMOARPG action, you’ll be thrilled to hear that Wild Buster: Heroes of Titan has officially kicked off its Early Access phase of development. This comes on the heels of what Nuri Works and Insel Games call the successful completion of “several closed Alpha and Beta tests”.
– Zy Universe Expands the Lore in New Developer Blog
The latest Zy Universe developer blog has been posted on the site, a lore piece designed to reveal the origins of the planet Zaixing, a name that in Mandarin Chinese means “disaster”. According to the team, this fits the background of the overarching story. The goal of the piece and of all future lore articles, is to provide players with immersion extending beyond gameplay.
Dark and Light – Winter is Coming Today with Holiday Cheer & Content
Dark & Light players will be able to cozy up to the fire as snow begins falling across Archos. Major cities will be decorated for the winter holidays and wizened players can scout around for some limited-time gifts while there. In addition, the Reindeer Games hearken to Rudolph where players can catch an Elk with a bright red nose, saddle it up (thanks to special drops) and take to the skies! At the end of the event, it goes away unless purchased from town vendors.
– What’s Daybreak Up To? Job Postings Hint at Multiple Online Games in Development
It appears that Daybreak Game Company is preparing at least two new games are in development, one an “online RPG” and the other “an online FPS/TPS game”. Job descriptions provide a few hints: The games are both multiplatform. One is based on “a popular old-class IP” while the other is “a hugely popular global IP”. Indications are that an announcement for one of the two will be coming sometime in early 2018.
Crowfall – Premium Currency to be Introduced in Early 2018
The latest Founders’ Update has been published on the Crowfall site to provide folks with a bit more information about the forthcoming introduction of the game’s premium currency. Called “Crowns”, the currency will be available starting at $5 for 500 Crowns and discounts for larger purchases. These funds can be used in the in-game shop, with no item costing over $200. All items currently at the $200+ mark will be retired at the end of 2017.
Star Citizen – UPDATE: Crytek Files Copyright Infringement Suit, Cloud Imperium Responds
UPDATE: We have received a brief statement from Cloud Imperium Games. See it after the jump. ORIGINAL: In a new twist in the always entertaining Star Citizen drama, Crytek has filed paperwork in California’s Central District Court alleging that Cloud Imperium Games and Roberts Space Industries have infringed on its copyright by using CryEngine to create non-Star Citizen assets for use in Squadron 42.
– 5 Movie Universes that Would Make Great MMOs
When was the last time you watched a movie and though, “Wow, this would make a great MMO! There are different groups and conflicts, that could be one class, and this would make a cool class too. It’s perfect!” If you play MMOs regularly, then you probably have something like that go through your mind during most of your favorite films.
Wizard101 – Holiday Joy in the Spiral
We’re almost halfway through December and that means Kingsisle’s holiday celebrations are in full force in both of their games. Felix Navidad is back in the shopping district, present boxes are scattered throughout Skull Island, and festive decorations are all over the place. With past favorites returning, and some new holiday items and activities making their way into Wizard101 and Pirate101, the 2017 Yuletide celebration is looking to be a good one.