Netmarble has announced that its mobile RPG, Mystic Kingdom, has launched for both iOS and Android mobile devices. The game is available worldwide and in six different languages.
General: The Return of the Early MMO
Gaming can go full circle with trends and concepts. Back in 1997 Ultima Online created a concept that allowed large groups of players into a digital sandbox to grow a fantasy world together. EverQuest picked up the ball and ran with it scoring a huge touchdown by taking the game from an isometric view into a third person view.
General: Slashy Souls: Dark Souls Inspired Mobile Spin-Off
Bandai Namco in partnership with Gamestop is releasing a new mobile RPG called Slashy Souls that is based on Dark Souls series.
General: Legacy Quest: Mobile RPG Launching Soon
Nexon has announced that its upcoming mobile RPG called Legacy Quest will be launching worldwide for both iOS and Android platforms. Legacy Quest features a tactical skill-based gameplay in 3D pixel art.
General: The Culling: Closed Alpha Test Begins
Fans interested in survival games with a battle for dominance against every other player will be interested to hear that The Culling has entered Closed Alpha testing. The event will last through February 29th.
General: Pokemon Sun & Moon Announced for Holiday 2016
Fans of Pokemon will want to take notice of the next generation of games based on the wildly popular IP. Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon will be ready for 3DS gamers everywhere during Holiday 2016. The games will support nine languages and owners of previous titles will be able to transfer their Pokemon to the new games.
General: Lovecraftians Rejoice! Call of Cthulhu Coming in 2017
Fans of Lovecraft will be happy to hear that Call of Cthulhu will be heading to PCs and consoles everywhere in 2017. The game is the official game adaptation of Chaosiums tabletop RPG, Call of Cthulhu. CoC is being developed by Cyanide Studios and will feature “RPG-investigation with psychological horror and steal mechanics in an immersive world”.
General: Mapping Player Motivations on Four Game Quadrants
Quantic Foundry has an interesting survey for those who might like to assess their personal gamer motivation profile as well as compare themselves to the over 220k gamers who’ve already taken part in the survey. A five minute questionnaire will yield a profile based on four quadrants: Deep Story, Action-Packed Narrative, Immersive Challenge and Open Mayhem.
General: Ubisoft Seeking Investors to Hold Off Vivendi Takeover Bid
According to the Globe & Mail, Ubisoft is fighting a takeover by French company Vivendi. To stave off the takeover, Ubi is looking for Canadian investors. According to the report, Ubi has been in talks with several potential investors in an effort to keep Vivendi at bay as pressure mounts with a hostile takeover underway for Ubi’s gaming sibling, Gameloft.
General: It’s Time to Come Back to Pillars of Eternity
Pillars of Eternity’s White March expansion has concluded (read the review) and Part Two has cemented the game as one of the best isometric RPGs of the decade. Still, players tell tales about its difficulty and many, maybe even you, have decided it’s not for you. Well, we’re here to tell you you’re wrong and that the time has come for you to enter Eora at last. Read on to find out just how Obsidian has heard, and answered, your concerns.