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gaming1 year ago

Blizzard Celebrates Warcraft's 30th Anniversary with Remasters and Updates

Blizzard has quietly released remasters of Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness, bundled with Warcraft III: Reforged in a 'Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest' available on Battle.net for £34.99/$39.99. The remasters feature updated controls, customizable UI, and remastered assets, though the visual style has been criticized. Warcraft 2's multiplayer remains intact with legacy custom maps. Warcraft III: Reforged also received a 2.0 patch with improved visuals.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#blizzard#gaming#real-time-strategy
gaming1 year ago

Warcraft 1 & 2 Remasters Released with Enhanced Features

Blizzard has released the Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest, featuring remastered versions of Warcraft I and II, and a 2.0 update for Warcraft III: Reforged, available for $39.99 on Battle.net. The remasters include high-resolution artwork and modern gaming features, with Warcraft III: Reforged addressing previous criticisms with customizable visuals. The games can also be purchased individually. Additionally, Blizzard announced a Hearthstone/StarCraft crossover and updates for World of Warcraft, including a new dungeon and a Mists of Pandaria version for WoW Classic.

via The Verge|
#blizzard#gaming#gaming-update
gaming1 year ago

"Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess - Capcom's Stunning Summer Sleeper"

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is an engaging action-strategy hybrid from Capcom, blending real-time strategy with tower defense elements. Players control the hero Soh, protecting shrine maiden Yoshiro from demons in a mission-based structure. Despite some rough edges and a desire for more challenging stages, the game offers a delightful 10-12 hour experience with a unique story told without dialogue. The combat and unit management provide a fun balance, though Soh's movement and combat controls can be frustrating. The game features lovely visuals, a great soundtrack, and generous checkpointing, making it approachable for most players.

via Push Square|
#action-strategy#capcom#game-review
gaming1 year ago

"Top 8 Strategy Video Games for Gamers"

Strategy video games are popular for their focus on decision-making and high-level planning, offering a variety of sub-genres from slow grand strategy to fast-paced real-time strategy. The top strategy games include Football Manager for sports management, Starcraft II for sci-fi RTS, Total War: Warhammer III for tactical battles, Teamfight Tactics for auto battlers, Crusader Kings III for grand strategy, XCOM 2 for turn-based combat, Age of Empires II: Definite Edition for real-time battles, and Civilization VI for empire-building. These games offer deep gameplay experiences across various platforms, making strategy games accessible to a wide audience.

via Forbes|
#gaming#pc-gaming#real-time-strategy
gaming1 year ago

"Age of Mythology: Retold Set for 2024 Release on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass"

Age of Mythology: Retold, a remaster of the 2012 strategy game, is set to release on Xbox and PC later this year, featuring upgraded engine, new character models, and more. The game will also be available on Game Pass at launch and will bring new 3D models, animations, textures, UI, and VFX. The remaster aims to breathe new life into the game while paying homage to the past, coinciding with the announcement of Age of Empires coming to mobile devices.

via IGN|
#age-of-mythology#gaming#pc
gaming1 year ago

"Age of Mythology: Retold Set to Launch on Xbox and PC in 2024"

Age of Mythology: Retold, a modern real-time strategy game set in a mythical age featuring gods, monsters, and humans, is set to launch in 2024 for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Players can choose gods from Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Atlantean pantheons, unleash diverse mythological units, embark on a 50-mission campaign, and challenge the Arena of the Gods in single-player or co-op mode.

via Gematsu|
#age-of-mythology#gaming#mythological-universe
gaming1 year ago

"Unicorn Overlord: A Stunning Strategy RPG Filling the Fire Emblem Void"

Unicorn Overlord, a new tactics RPG from Vanillaware and Atlus, impresses with its real-time strategy gameplay, intricate combat systems, and emphasis on strategic thinking. The game features a world map full of towns, people, and enemies, with combat encounters playing out in real time and requiring careful planning and unit organization. Players can recruit characters, complete side quests, and use special Valor Skills to gain an advantage in battles. With its engaging gameplay and Vanillaware's signature art style, Unicorn Overlord is shaping up to be a fresh and exciting entry into the tactics RPG genre, set to release on March 8 for various consoles.

via Kotaku|
#gameplay#gaming#real-time-strategy
gaming1 year ago

"Must-See Demos at Steam Next Fest: Play Hundreds of New PC Games"

Steam Next Fest is showcasing a variety of upcoming games through demos, including Love in a Bottle, Kind Words 2, Flock, Duck Detective, INDIKA, Until Then, Magical Delicacy, Crow Country, Stormgate, and Times & Galaxy, offering players a glimpse into the diverse range of titles set for release. From sapphic visual novels to real-time strategy games, the event features something for every gaming enthusiast, providing a sneak peek at the exciting titles on the horizon.

via Kotaku|
#demos#gaming#indie-games
gaming2 years ago

"Minecraft Legends Development Concludes with Final Update After Nine Months"

Mojang and Blackbird Interactive have officially ended development on Minecraft Legends with a final content update, wrapping up nine months of post-launch support for the real-time strategy spin-off. The Snow vs. Snouts update introduces a new Lost Legends challenge and various enhancements, marking the game's last content update. Despite the end of active development, technical support will continue, and all Legends challenges will remain available and free for players.

via Eurogamer.net|
#blackbird-interactive#content-update#gaming
gaming2 years ago

"Stormgate: The Record-Breaking Kickstarter RTS Game That Surpassed Funding Goals in Hours"

Irvine-based developer Frost Giant Studios has surpassed its Kickstarter campaign goal for its debut real-time strategy game, Stormgate, in just 15 minutes. With over $718,996 in pledges, the campaign has the potential to become the biggest Kickstarter game campaign in recent years. Founded by former Blizzard developers, Frost Giant Studios aims to create a spiritual successor to classic RTS games like Warcraft III and Starcraft II, incorporating technical improvements such as Snowplay technology and rollback technology. Stormgate will be free to play on Steam and will offer an ongoing campaign, co-op mode, competitive play, and an editor for custom missions and mini-games.

via Wccftech|
#crowdfunding#frost-giant-studios#gaming
gaming2 years ago

Homeworld 3: Release Date, Specs, and Pre-Orders

Homeworld 3, the highly anticipated sci-fi real-time strategy game, will be released on March 8, 2024, over 20 years after its predecessor. Pre-orders are now open, and players who pre-order certain editions can start playing 72 hours early. The game will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with various editions offering additional content. Developed by Blackbird Interactive, which includes members of the original team, Homeworld 3 aims to capture the essence of the beloved original games' full-3D space combat.

via Polygon|
#blackbird-interactive#gaming#gearbox
gaming2 years ago

"Empire of the Ants: A Photorealistic RTS Game Filled with Bugs"

Empire of the Ants, a real-time strategy adventure game based on a sci-fi novel series, is set to release in 2024 and is powered by Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5. Players will control an ant as it navigates a French forest, engaging in battles and forming alliances with other bugs. The game boasts impressive photorealism, thanks to Unreal Engine's Nanite technology. Empire of the Ants is a new take on a 2000 PC game and is set to release on PC and consoles in 2024.

via Polygon|
#empire-of-the-ants#gaming#photorealism
gaming2 years ago

"Mark your calendars: Last Train Home departs on November 28!"

Last Train Home, a World War I real-time strategy game, is set to launch on November 28 for PC via Steam. Players will guide Czechoslovak soldiers back home on an armored train through a war-torn wasteland, facing perilous challenges and managing resources. The game features real-time battles, squad customization, crew management, train upgrades, and a journey through Siberia. Inspired by historical events, Last Train Home portrays the experiences of the Czechoslovak Legion during World War I.

via Gematsu|
#gaming#last-train-home#pc-gaming
entertainment2 years ago

Homeworld 3: Release Date, Platforms, Gameplay, and Trailers Revealed

Homeworld 3, the highly anticipated third installment in the Homeworld franchise, is set to release in February 2024 exclusively on PC. The game follows the events of Homeworld 2 and introduces new gameplay features such as megaliths and trenches. Homeworld 3 will also include a secondary mode called War Games, which can be played solo or in three-player co-op. A Collector's Edition of the game is available, featuring physical goodies and digital content.

via Space.com|
#entertainment#homeworld-3#pc