ReignMaker - Tower defense and puzzle in the mix
ReignMaker will be released in April sometime.
I have seen and played many puzzle and tower defense games throughout the years. But i can´t say that i´ve seen that many games that has been a combo of those two genres. But that just happens to be the case with Frogdice´s "ReignMaker".
I have to say that the trailer made me quite curious. Well, luckily enough ReignMaker will soon be here!
Press release:
"Lexington, KY - March 21, 2014 - Frogdice, an indie game studio founded in 1996, has announced that ReignMaker, a city building political strategy game with match-3 tower defense combat, has been Greenlit on Steam. ReignMaker is a unique mix of puzzle and core mechanics that makes for a fun and engaging, deep yet approachable, gameplay experience.
“Our team has poured their hearts and souls into this game to make it as wonderful as possible. We have agonized over so many details and decisions to make ReignMaker a delight to play," said Michael Hartman, CEO of Frogdice. “Being Greenlit on Steam is a testament to Frogdice’s progression as a studio. Each game builds on the last and they keep getting better and better.”
Frogdice will be an exhibitor at PAX East, April 11-13, 2014. Attendees will be able to play ReignMaker on PC, iPad, Android, and Windows Surface. Mac and Linux platforms will also be fully supported at launch.
"One of the features I am most proud of is the Policy System. It introduces role playing elements to a city building game," said Pang Hartman, VP and Creative Director of Frogdice and lead designer on ReignMaker. She added, "I also worked into the story homages to players who have been with us for up to 17 years, and Twitch streamers that have supported us for 7 months."
Frogdice devotes tremendous effort towards maintaining a positive and safe community for their players. This includes online and offline games. The result is a welcoming and fanatically loyal community of gamers and fans. Being Greenlit on Steam is yet another example of the community’s tremendous support."
About ReignMaker:
ReignMaker is a city building political strategy game with match-3 tower defense combat. From your capital city you lead your Kingdom against the invading Void Army that threatens all life.
Your strategy, tower defense, and match-3 skills will determine the fate of your armies, but the many political decisions you make as a leader affect the story and the culture of your kingdom.
As your capital city improves, you will have access to more powerful spells, mightier elite troops, and better battlefield gear and armaments.
Along the way you will also earn achievements, complete quests, and fill your Bestiary with enemies.
Stardust Vanguards - A really intense co-op action game
Stardust Vanguards are a action/arcade/Co-op game for PC and Linux.
I just watched the trailer for Team ZANRAI´s arcade/action/Co-op game "Stardust Vanguards". And i really have to say that it caught my attention. But then again, i´m a huge fan of mecha robots and space. And that just happens to be the theme and setting of Stardust Vanguards.
Because 4 players will face each other in a game of death in outer space. But that´s not all. Nope, because during the dual fights between you and your enemies (friends?). You can get attacked by outside forces, space pirates for example.
So, if you find Stardust Vanguards. Then help the game on Steam Greenlight!
About Stardust Vanguards:
"Stardust Vanguards is a local 4-player arena fighter where players take on the role of commanders at war. Your special ability is to call in allied squadrons and fleets to assist you killing other commanders. Random events occasionally occur throughout the battle, such as computer controlled space pirates launching massive surprise assaults on all parties involved.
You may choose to team up with your rival players during these situations, or use these events as a distraction to kill off an unsuspecting commander. Of course, you'll have to deal with the pirates, too, since they can win the battle just like a player can. Central to Stardust Vanguard's core premise is fast-paced dueling with an element of strategy brought about through your ability to call for reinforcements."
/Robin E
The Gaming Ground
InSomnia are now fully funded via Kickstarter!
Yep, InSomnia WILL happen.
If you like games such as Fallout 2 and Planescape Torment. Then i´ve got some really great news for you. Because Mono studios Dieselpunk/sci-fi/RPG game "InSomnia", reached it´s Kickstarter goal of $70,000 on Kickstarter yesterday.
In fact, InSomnia has collected over $76,000 so far. And there´s still 6 days left on the Kickstarter watch. So i really hope that the game will reach some of those stretch goals. And btw, don´t forget to check out our InSomnia interview =)
Press release:
"Samara, Russia - July 17, 2014 - Studio MONO - Proudly announce that Insomina has reached it's funding target a week ahead of schedule.
'The team and I are very happy with the continued support from our backers. To reach our inital funding target at this stage is amazing and we're now extremely excited about the possiblity of reaching further stretch goals,' said Anatoliy Necrasov - lead developer at Studio MONO, 'This is such great news and we are all very proud of this project and higly motivated to deliver a game that lives up to our backers' expectations!'
The Game:
"InSomnia pitches the player in a dark and damp, deliciously retro-futuristic space station (“The Ark”) on its 400-year journey in search of a new home. Several centuries earlier, war-torn Noman survivors boarded the Ark to flee their planet and escape the conflict between the Republic of Noma and the SORG Regime. Most of InSomnia takes place inside the gargantuan, half-deserted vessel—which is slowly making its way toward the elusive Evacuation Point. If the Ark fails to reach the Evacuation Point, billions of Nomans will have died in vain.
InSomnia aims to immerse the player in rich storylines that are updated regularly. The game will ship with 15-20 hours of main storyline plus 20-30 hours of side quests (first season/year). More than 20 free chapters are planned after release, with 3-6 hours of gameplay each."
Features:
- Play it your way: Backers will receive both DRM-free and Steam versions of the game.
- Go it alone or assemble a crew: Pick between being a lone wolf in single-player mode or going for co-op with friends and family.
- Fight in real time: Develop your character through tactical real-time combat—combining hundreds of skills and abilities.
- Catch the drift: InSomnia will support French, German, English, Spanish, Polish, and Russian.
- Prove your worth: Survive starvation, extreme weather, and serious injuries.
- Free your mind: Break free from leveling systems, character classes, and tedious grind.
- Embrace the unpredictable: Expect the unexpected with randomly-generated events and missions that keep things interesting.
- Solve the puzzle: Embark on non-linear quests and missions with several possible solutions.
Goal 2014 Football Manager Crowdfunding countdown
Goal 2014 Football Manager are a F2P game for iOS and Android.
The World Cup may be over for this time (Congrats Germany!), but the football (soccer) fever are still burning hot. And if you like football just as much as i do. Then you might wanna try Goal Games F2P soccer game "Goal 2014 Football Manager" (for iOS and Android).
And if you do like the game. Then you should show Goal 2014 Football Manager some love on indiegogo =) Because those $30,000 won´t get collected by themselves.
Press release:
"Berlin, July 17th, 2014 – Goal Games is counting down the final days of its crowdfunding campaign on the popular Indiegogo platform. The goal of the campaign is simple: keep the game GOAL 2014 Football Manager (GFM) absolutely free to play while allowing the developers to consistently add updates and features within a reasonable time frame.
The campaign began on June 17th on the Indiegogo platform and will run through until Sunday July 20th, 2014.
What differentiates GFM from the rest, is no in-game purchases or pay-to-win options. They stand as the only mobile football manager simulation in the industry which is completely free of charge. Contrary to the current trend, all players can enjoy everything GFM has to offer without ever having to spend a penny on it.
‘We are 100% committed to continuous improvement of GOAL 2014 Football Manager in order to reach users all across the globe. I believe that for the best user experience, it is absolutely necessary to keep it free with no in-app purchases,’ Arne Bahnsen, CEO of Goal Games, creator of GOAL 2014 Football Manager.
Goal Games aims to provide users with the best possible football manager game experience and works every day to expand their horizons physically and technologically. If they are successful in raising the funds that they require, GOAL Football Manager will be better than ever and available for a friendly community. Any kind of support will help their dreams and allow them to provide players all around the world with the most high-quality product that they are waiting for."
Pixel Boy - Because pixels are sexy
Pixel Boy are available for PC, MAC and Linux.
I have to admit that Giant Box Games has done a really awesome job with their action/adventure/rpg game "Pixel Boy" (PC, Linux and MAC). So i wasn't too surprised to hear that Pixel Boy got thumbs up on Steam Greenlight.
So it´s going to be really interesting to see what Giant Box Games will charge for Pixel Boy via Steam? My guess would be something between 5-8 dollars. Time will tell i guess. Anyhow, I´m going to give the game a try asap!
About Pixel Boy:
"Help Pixel Boy on his arduous journey to become the Hero of Resolutia and this year’s Dungeon Runner’s World Champion! Pixel Boy is a top-down dungeon crawler with dynamically generated stages across 25 levels and five acts each with an epic boss. Players can craft custom armours as well as stack and combine power ups into over 6000 different powerful weapons to overcome the dangers of the dungeon."
The Crow's Eye - New trailer and new information
The Crow's Eye are made in Barcelona, Spain.
Things sure are starting to get really interesting at 3D2 Entertainment. Because that just happens to be the studio that´s working on the upcoming FPS/horror/adventure game "The Crow's Eye". And quite a lot of things has happen with the Crow´s Eye project, since the last time i wrote about it.
Like the fact that 3D2 Entertainment has released both a new trailer and some new information for The Crow's Eye. And you will find both the trailer and the press release down below =)
Press release:
"The 3D2 team is pleased to announce the new teaser trailer for The Crow's Eye, our upcoming horror game that mixes crafting, survival and research through a macabre adventure.
There are many rumours about Crowswood University. A prestigious, well-known educational institution. Some of the finest talents come from it, but… well, there are downsides. Power is only achieved leaving some things behind. Useless, obsolete things. Like ethics.
Old wives’ tales about Crowswood become a reality with the more and more missing students. Police takes action on this matter with Robert Kansas, a lonely, apathetic fallen on hard times man. Initially an apparently routine matter, the investigation will unveil something he could haven’t even imagined. Experiments beyond sanity and madness..."
About The Crow's Eye:
"The Crow’s Eye is a story-driven first person horror adventure. Learn to survive while you investigate the disturbing fate of the missing students in Crowswood university. Craft items, defend yourself from unknown threats, and forget all you thought you knew about survival horrors. They say you can’t hide, but you better do… or be the next.
The Crow's Eye is currently in development for PC (Windows)."
Features:
- Craft: It is not enough by opening the inventory and combining items; we’re going further than that. You must look for recipes which will be scattered around the levels and find a crafting table to create new items, parting from crafting supplies and simpler items.
- Survive: We will dispose of crafted items to confound the enemies or trick them, although stealth is the most valuable weapon when you have nothing at reach.
- Investigate: Solve a great variety of puzzles, and progress through your investigation in different ways. You’re not supposed to investigate everything along the game… but Crowswood University holds some mind blowing riddles that you’re gonna have to pass through to unveil its mystery.
