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"Former Blizzard Devs Seek Additional Funding for RTS Sensation Stormgate"
gaming2 years ago

"Former Blizzard Devs Seek Additional Funding for RTS Sensation Stormgate"

After a successful Kickstarter campaign raising over $2 million for their game Stormgate, Frost Giant is now seeking equity funding from fans and private investors to support marketing efforts for the game's upcoming Early Access launch on Steam. Despite already being fully funded, the studio aims to add new elements to the game and is planning for a one-year early access period before the full launch.

"Former Blizzard Developers Urge Players to Invest in Stormgate"
gamingvideo-games2 years ago

"Former Blizzard Developers Urge Players to Invest in Stormgate"

Former Blizzard developers at Frost Giant, creators of the upcoming RTS game Stormgate, are inviting players to invest in the company via Start Engine, aiming to avoid the pitfalls of traditional publishing and prioritize player and worker happiness. Despite already raising significant funds, the details of the investment and potential returns are vague, with only eight people showing interest so far. The game, set to enter Early Access in Q3 2024, has generated excitement due to its ties to StarCraft 2 and potential to reinvigorate the RTS e-sports scene, but the decision to invest remains a gamble.

"Steam Next Fest Highlights: Dungeonborne Tops February's Most Played Demos"
gaming2 years ago

"Steam Next Fest Highlights: Dungeonborne Tops February's Most Played Demos"

Dungeonborne was the most played game during February's Steam Next Fest demo, with over 19K concurrent players, propelling it from the top 500 to the top 50 most wishlisted games on Steam. The developers, Mithril Interactive, expressed gratitude for the feedback and outlined plans to address challenges identified during the playtest. Other popular demos included Stormgate, Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, and Backpack Battles, showcasing the diverse range of games that captured players' interest during the event.

"Chris Metzen's Stormgate Universe Returns with Simu Liu in Official Gameplay Trailer"
gaming2 years ago

"Chris Metzen's Stormgate Universe Returns with Simu Liu in Official Gameplay Trailer"

Frost Giant Studios debuted a new trailer for their StarCraft-style real-time strategy game, Stormgate, at The Game Awards. The game, which has already surpassed its Kickstarter goal, features Simu Liu as Warz, an Infernal leader. The story for Stormgate was created in collaboration with NYT bestselling author Micky Neilson and Chris Metzen, the legendary Warcraft loremaster who recently returned to Blizzard. The closed beta for Stormgate began on December 5.

"Marvel Star Simu Liu Joins Ex-Blizzard Devs' RTS Stormgate, Launching Summer 2024"
gaming2 years ago

"Marvel Star Simu Liu Joins Ex-Blizzard Devs' RTS Stormgate, Launching Summer 2024"

Stormgate, an upcoming real-time strategy game developed by ex-Starcraft 2 developers at Frost Giant Studios, will enter Steam Early Access in summer 2024. Simu Liu, known for his role in Shang-Chi, announced at the Game Awards that he will voice the Infernal Host faction leader in the game. Stormgate has already generated significant interest, with its Kickstarter campaign fully funded in 15 minutes and raising over $1 million in two days. The game will feature competitive modes, a "living campaign" with regular updates, and unique faction campaigns.

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

"Stormgate: A Stellar RTS Crafted by Ex-StarCraft Developers"
gaming2 years ago

"Stormgate: A Stellar RTS Crafted by Ex-StarCraft Developers"

Stormgate, an upcoming RTS game developed by Frost Giant, a team of ex-StarCraft developers, offers a gameplay experience reminiscent of StarCraft. The game features the Infernal Host faction, which spreads corruption across the map using a new mechanic called Shroud. Units standing on Shroud gain extra health, creating a natural deterrent to early harassment. The faction collects a unique resource called Animus from fallen units, allowing players to perform special rituals. The Infernal Host encourages wave tactics and doesn't prioritize the survival of individual units. The faction includes units like the Brute, Gaunt, Weaver, Magmadon, and Doombringer. The pre-launch page for the Stormgate Kickstarter is now live.

"Stormgate: The Perfect Blend of Classic and Modern RTS"
gaming2 years ago

"Stormgate: The Perfect Blend of Classic and Modern RTS"

Stormgate, a new real-time strategy game from Frost Giant Studios, made by former Blizzard employees, looks like a mix of Warcraft 3 and StarCraft 2. The game will have various competitive multiplayer modes, cooperative play, and an editor for players to create new maps and modes. It will be free-to-play with optional content for purchase, but Frost Giant insists it will never be pay-to-win. The game will be more accessible to a wider audience with simplified controls and automatic control groups. Stormgate is headed to Steam, with a multiplayer closed beta starting in July and expanding testing to co-op later this year.

Stormgate: The StarCraft-inspired RTS that blends modern and classic gameplay.
gaming2 years ago

Stormgate: The StarCraft-inspired RTS that blends modern and classic gameplay.

Frost Giant Studios revealed early gameplay for their upcoming real-time strategy game, Stormgate, at the PC Gaming Show. The game blends science fiction and fantasy genres in a "science fantasy" storyline and is set to release in 2024 for PC. Stormgate will feature a story-driven solo or co-op campaign, a completely free-to-play 1v1 mode, a robust three-player co-op vs. AI mode, and a powerful editor for building maps and mods. Closed testing begins in July and will continue into 2024.