Everyone has a fighting chance
The release process of modern MMOs seems to have settled into a normative pattern: Game X gets announced, pre-purchase packs go on sale, closed betas are marketed, and open beta marks the informal launch. These phases are followed by a more official kickoff down the road, which may or may not include a rebranding as free-to-play after a certain amount of time.
Accessibility: It seems to be the mantra for AAA RPGs these days. By itself, there’s no problem with that, being accessible is something all games should aspire to so more players can enjoy them. The problem is, developers too often think more accessibility should mean less difficulty. Looking through my library of games, one studio stood out more than any other: Bioware. Outside of DLC, when was the last time a core Bioware game challenged you?
Want to see how a vehicle-based game can be an open world RPG? Then tune in to the now-live stream event by the Mad Max team. The game is set to launch on September 1st for PC, PlayStation 4 and XBox One.
Descent: Underground is rapidly approaching Early Access at a pace that bodes well for the game. Barely three months into development and Red Thomas had a chance to play their working prototype in Austin. They have a ways to go, but find out why they might be on the right track.
Android owners who have been patiently waiting for the release of Fallout Shelter since June can now queue up on the Google Play site to grab a free copy of the game that has met with wild success on iOS.
Bandai-Namco has announced the European, African, Middle-Eastern and Australasian release date for Sword Art Online: Lost Song. Players can look for the much-anticipated title in these regions on November 13th. The North American release date remains unknown at this time.
Warhorse Studios has released a new game play video from Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a medieval RPG that does not feature magic, dragons or any of the typical trappings of a fantasy setting. The trailer shows off some of the game’s swordplay action. See what you think!
Larian Studios has sent out a newsletter to KickStarter backers to announced that Divinity: Original Sin 2 is in the works and that the project will be turning to KickStarter on August 26th. Players are also invited to head to the new Divinity: Original Sin 2 page to give input about rewards and to vote on others that have been submitted by fans of the series.
I’m not really one for mobile games. Typically I get the press release and just send it to the trash bin. It’s not my area of focus so I really don’t pay that much attention to them. Such was the case with Loot & Legends. If I hadn’t been prompted from a text by one of my friends to check it out I never would have even bothered to install it. I’m glad he took the time to send me that text.
I’m not really one for mobile games. Typically I get the press release and just send it to the trash bin. It’s not my area of focus so I really don’t pay that much attention to them. Such was the case with Loot & Legends. If I hadn’t been prompted from a text by one of my friends to check it out I never would have even bothered to install it. I’m glad he took the time to send me that text.