After rumors and hints around the game industry, we finally saw a post yesterday with some artwork. It seems like it is no secret that Destiny 2 is coming and people should be excited. Destiny was an amazing game and now Bungie is building up the blocks for a sequel to bring players more opportunities across the solar system.
– This Week At GameSpace.com – Mass Effect, Wii U, 88 Heroes & More
There’s a lot of good going on in gaming these days, though much of it is not centered on MMOs or RPGs. We cover tons of interesting, fun stuff at GameSpace.com and invite you to check out some of our original content. Here’s a wrap up of what you can find from the week that was.
– Pathfinder Online: The Way Ahead
This weekend Paizo CEO Lisa Stevens sent out a letter to the Pathfinder Online community to explain the road forward. Rob chimes in with his thoughts on the topic.
– Nier: Automata Review
Neir: Automata has arrived and along with it our official review. Join us as we break down one of the strangest, most compelling action RPGs of the year.
– Four Hours with Neir, the Strangest RPG of the Year
The time has finally come: Neir: Automata has arrived and is proving itself to be one of the strangest action RPGs in ages. Our review code just came in this week, so we haven’t gotten far enough to write a full review quiet yet (stay tuned for that next week). Instead, let’s talk about what we’ve experienced so far, entering the world of Neir for the very first time. It’s been a wild ride.
– Four Hours with Nier, the Strangest RPG of the Year
The time has finally come: Nier: Automata has arrived and is proving itself to be one of the strangest action RPGs in ages. Our review code just came in this week, so we haven’t gotten far enough to write a full review quiet yet (stay tuned for that next week). Instead, let’s talk about what we’ve experienced so far, entering the world of Nier for the very first time. It’s been a wild ride.
– 5 MMO Facets Found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Today we wanted to talk about what MMO elements are in Breath of the Wild that really add to the experience. If you are an MMO player, but do not play Zelda, we think you will find some key elements in this list that set the game apart.
– Horizon: Zero Dawn – Five Things You Should Know
Horizon Zero Dawn released earlier this week and it’s so good that I don’t even care that we get a new Zelda in the same week. Well, almost, I mean it’s Zelda. But in the end I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if it’s these two games knocking at each other for Game of the Year Honors come December. That said here are 5 things you should know about HZD. Some of them you may know already. Others I didn’t know until I was a few hours in.
– Five Things to Look for at GDC 2017
For those of you in the game industry, GDC or Game Developers Conference in San Francisco marks a yearly crusade for new developers, highlighted speeches, and business meetings. If you are breaking into the industry, it is a great place to make connections. If you are an accomplished developer, perhaps it is your chance to give back and advise some of the younger generation on design.
– What CRPGs Still Do Better Than Modern RPGs
RPGs have come a long way since isometric CRPGs ruled the PC gaming landscape. Roleplaying games today are cinematic, action-packed, and feature more mechanical hooks than any two other genres combined. But for all of their advancements, there’s still something CRPGs do better and it’s important. This week in the RPG Files, we discuss exactly what that is.