Arena of Fate - Crytek´s new game
Crytek goes 5 vs. 5 battles arena action.
This sure came out of nowhere. I mean, who ever thought that you would get to see a arena action game from Crytek? But that´s exactly how it is. And Crytek´s new game are called "Arena of Fate". And it´s said to be a PC and console game (PS3, PS4, 360 and Xbox One, most likely).
But that´s just the half of it. Because Arena of Fate are said to be playble at the E3 event this summer. You can also sign up for the beta via the Arena of Fate´s homepage.
So, are you hypéd up over Arena of Fate people?
Press release:
"Copenhagen, May 22 – Step into the shoes of legendary heroes from history and fantasy and lock horns in "Arena of Fate"; an action-packed online multiplayer game coming to PC and consoles soon from Crytek.
Featuring fast-paced 5 vs. 5 battles, Arena of Fate expands Crytek's range of Games-as-a-Service, and will be playable for the first time at this year's E3 expo in Los Angeles. Players will be free to choose from a huge roster of famous characters before engaging in star-studded skirmishes with fresh gameplay twists.
Among the iconic figures in Arena of Fate are the likes of Frankenstein, Jack the Ripper and Baron Münchhausen. Tap into their famed traits in battle as you bring Frankenstein back from the dead, use Jack's cleavers to gruesome effect, and launch across the map on Baron Münchhausen's cannonball!
Managing Director of Crytek Black Sea and Game Director of Arena of Fate, Vesselin Handjiev, said: “Imagine Joan of Arc and Robin Hood cooperating to hunt down Little Red Riding Hood – Wouldn’t that be terrific? But besides the game's iconic heroes, which everyone in the team really loves, we are also challenging ourselves to carefully craft a streamlined player experience that allows for both greater accessibility, and rich, deep, action-packed gameplay.
We are very excited to meet the first wave of players in the arena this summer, and will be listening carefully to the feedback we receive and making the community's contribution a key part of our efforts to perfect the fun.”
The game is being developed by Crytek's Sofia studio, which was established in 2008 following Crytek's acquisition of Black Sea Studios. Originally founded in 2001, Black Sea
Studios made their name with critically acclaimed real-time strategy game "Knights of Honor" and sci-fi online RTS/RPG hybrid, "WorldShift".
Arena of Fate is scheduled to enter Early Access Beta testing on PC this Summer, and players can sign up for a chance to get in on the action at http://www.arenaoffate.com. E3 attendees are invited to go hands-on with the PC version of the game from June 10-12 by visiting Crytek at booth 4500 in the Los Angeles Convention Center."
Samurai Warriors 4 - Soon on a Sony console near you!
Samurai Warriors 4 (Sengoku 4 in Japan) are set for a Autumn release in EU this year (PS3, PSV and PS4).
Critically acclaimed publisher of the magnificent Dynasty Warriors series’ Tecmo Koei, has revealed today that Samurai Warriors 4 will be marching West this Autumn. The best part of this surprising announcement, was that the hack and slash title will be bursting onto all of Sony's platforms — most notably the PlayStation 4.
The game will join Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition on the next-gen console, a release that's already shown how far you can go with the right engines and development team.
Samurai Warriors 4, also known as Sengoku Musou 4 in its native Japan, the title launched only on Playstation 3 and PS Vita in its homeland back in March of this year. Unfortunately in 2013, Samurai Warriors 3 only launched on the Wii U and Wii in North America, with no word of a port to Playstation 3, or Xbox 360 just yet.
The upcoming release will also be getting an animated trailer within the next few days when it takes to the show floor at the MCM London Comic-Con. Are you ready to unleash your full Musou gauge in this epic 4th entry? Let us know in the comments below!!!
Next Time on Dragon Ball Z! - New project coming
The new DBZ game will be released to PS4, PS3 and 360.
Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular fighting game franchises of all time. A brand new project has appeared for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360! A teaser site has popped up and appears with nothing on it aside from the text (in Japanese) "teaser site open," upcoming plans for a trailer, and some screenshots!
Hopefully, this game will have the mechanics, and the tight combat the iconic series was made famous for. With Goku and the Z’ fighters in tow, we can rest assured the earth will be safe once more.
I anticipate that the announcement will come after we finally see the North American release of J’ Stars Victory on consoles. Dragon Ball Z has powered up in its popularity once again, as new chapters of the manga are being scribed by Akira Toriyama, including the revelation of Goku’s mother!
Are you excited for the Dragon Ball Z project? Let us know in the comments below.
Dungeons and Dragons - Tyranny of Dragons are upon us!
Dungeons and Dragons, soon with extra many tyranny hungry dragons.
I bet that this will get the Dungeons and Dragons community quite happy and all hypéd up. Because Wizards of the Coast will plan to roll out the Tyranny of Dragons storyline in August (on the 14th of August to be exact). And you can read all about it in the press release down below =)
Press release:
"May 20, 2014 – Renton, WA – Today, Wizards of the Coast kicked off a pivotal year for Dungeons & Dragons, unveiling new serialized entertainment offerings that will bring the upcoming Tyranny of Dragons storyline to life as well as announcing the D&D Player’s Handbook, Monster Manual and Dungeon Master’s Guide for the highly-anticipated new rules set for the D&D tabletop roleplaying game. Together, these new offerings will command the attention of digital and tabletop RPG players alike, setting the foundation for the future of the brand and powering incredible, action-packed play experiences for fans.
First out of the gates for Tyranny of Dragons digital offerings will be a new module for the highly-acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons MMO, Neverwinter, from Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment. The new module, aptly titled Tyranny of Dragons, will be the premier digital Dungeons & Dragons experience for players and will launch on August 14, 2014.
“We’ve had an incredible time being a key part of the Dungeons & Dragons experience,” said Jack Emmert, CEO and Co-Founder of Cryptic Studios. “Building Neverwinter has been an outstanding journey for our companies. With the new Tyranny of Dragons module, both Neverwinter and the larger Dungeons & Dragons franchise will continue to be the most compelling fantasy adventure for players new and old.”
For players eager to sink their teeth into the Tyranny of Dragons storyline around the gaming table, two new tabletop adventures will also release this year. Hoard of the Dragon Queen (August 19) and The Rise of Tiamat (October 21) will take players into the depths of the dragon’s lair, pitting them against Tiamat, the most fearsome dragon in D&D’s history.
In addition, Wizards has partnered with WizKids to produce a new line of D&D miniatures that fans can use in conjunction with their Tyranny of Dragons adventures, as well as complement their tabletop RPG experience brought forth by the new rules set. With these new minis, players can expect high-quality, pre-painted plastic miniatures featuring iconic heroes and villains straight from the Forgotten Realms.
“This is the biggest and most exciting year for Dungeons & Dragons yet,” said Nathan Stewart, Dungeons & Dragons Brand Director. “We’re excited to see the last two years of intense collaboration with our trusted partners and dedicated fans finally come to fruition.”
For the full Tyranny of Dragons story overview and product line-up, including PC and mobile games, tabletop roleplaying adventures, digital tools, collectible miniatures, comics, apparel and more visit DungeonsandDragons.com and stay tuned for more Tyranny of Dragons offerings and release dates to be announced in the coming months. Also, be sure to follow D&D on Facebook and Twitter."
Max The Curse of Brotherhood - Out now for PC and 360!
You can buy Max The Curse of Brotherhood for $14.99 via Steam and XBL.
It´s finally time for Press Play to release their puzzle-platformer "Max The Curse of Brotherhood" to PC and 360. Because as we all know. Max was originally released to the Xbox One from the start. But only time will tell if the PC and 360 version will do better than the Xbox One version (which holds a 72% average grade at the moment).
Press release:
"Copenhagen, Denmark – May 21, 2014 – Danish development studio Press Play is proud to announce that its cinematic puzzle-platformer, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, is now available on Xbox 360 and PC via Steam. Originally released on Xbox One at the end of last year, Max’s critically acclaimed visual style and clever gameplay mechanics provide a unique experience that gamers of all ages can enjoy.
“We put a lot of love and hard work into bringing Max to Xbox 360 and PC ,” said Mikkel Thorsted, Creative Director. “The most important thing for us was to bring over the quality and atmosphere from the Xbox One version to these platforms and I am really proud of what we have accomplished.”
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a story-driven adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. With five magical powers and twenty levels in seven unique worlds, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is an adventure for players of all ages.
Rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB and 12 by PEGI, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is now available on Xbox 360 and in the Steam Store (PC) for $14.99 / €14.99 / £11.99. For more information, please visit http://pressplay.dk/ and follow along on Twitter and Facebook."
Team ROCCAT announce new sponsorship with AMD
Amd + ROCCAT = True!
I didn't see this one coming. But yes, it´s 100% true. Because Team Roccat and AMD now works together on a global scale. So it's going to be rather interesting to see what this partnership will lead to in the long run. Hopefully it will make Team Roccat even more successfull on the Esports scene.
And who knows, there might even be some super neat AMD/Team Roccat producs in the making as we speak?
Press release:
"Hamburg, 20 May 2014 – ROCCAT and AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a new global sponsorship, making AMD co-sponsor of Team ROCCAT, ROCCAT’s professional eSports arm which features both League of Legends and StarCraft II teams. Branding of streams and player outfits are included as part of the collaboration. The deal will also see ROCCAT and AMD co- operate during exhibitions and events in the future.
Mark Reed, Director of Marketing EMEA at AMD comments: “We were looking for a professional organization with the potential to win tournaments – and that’s what we found with Team ROCCAT. Our goal is to provide the best eSports action, which is just what every fan out there wants – and deserves.”
ROCCAT founder and CEO René Korte on the partnership: “We are delighted that AMD shares our enthusiasm for competitive gaming. We are looking forward to the growth of the team’s success together with our new sponsor.”
Team ROCCAT’s StarCraft II pro HyuN recently won WCS America Season 1 while the League of Legends Team is about to enter the second split of Riot’s LCS Europe Summer Season."
About ROCCAT Studios:
Founded in 2007 in Hamburg, Germany, ROCCAT Studios produces innovative, high-quality products for today’s ambitious computer gamer. Always operating in close collaboration with the gaming community, the company’s advanced input devices, headsets and accessories offer extreme precision, first-class ease-of- use and unique, eye-catching design. ROCCATTM entered the scene with its Kone gaming mouse – a high- performance device that still ranks as one of the world’s premier gaming peripherals. A long list of international awards attests to the ingenious design and world-class quality of ROCCAT products.
