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Early Access release of Pit People will launch for Xbox One and Steam on January 13
The Behemoth has announced that their upcoming strategy RPG, Pit People, will be available to download through Early Access on Steam and the Xbox One Game Preview program on January 13. Here’s what they had to say about it on the official Behemoth Blog:
After implementing our changes post-beta, holding onto the game in its current state just feels weird. The core gameplay is complete and we’ll be adding content until the full version is released. We feel that Pit People is at a point where we’ll confidently say there’s more than enough fun, content, variety, value and play-time to keep someone happy. We won’t sell something unless it meets these standards, so it definitely seems like it is time! This will also be a good opportunity to monitor the balance in the game and continue getting feedback from the gaming community as we finish up!
According to the developer, the Early Access version of Pit People will include “a sizeable chunk of the Story mission, plus access to several world maps (yes, there are more than one!), quests, Unfair Challenge against the AI, and Versus mode.” All of the game’s multiplayer modes will also be available including two-player cooperative mode and Versus Mode for up to four players.
As development continues, The Behemoth plans to add more quests, collectible items, story missions, and world maps to the game.
Players who give Pit People a chance in its Early Access will be able to do so at a discounted rate. The Behemoth will sell the Early Access version of the game for $15, which is a 25% reduction off its regular $20 price tag. And as you might expect, players who purchase the Early Access version of Pit People will receive the full version at no additional charge.
Posted in News, PC, Xbox One
Tagged Pit People
Daily Scoop: December 12, 2016 – Last day for Humble Tycoon Simulator Bundle
This was a super busy weekend! I got all of my grading done, watched some great movies, and played a ton of video games! It was glorious. I am looking forward to the rest of this month and trying not to think about January and the start of next term! I’m going to play as many games as I can while I have the time!
Speaking of time, you’ve got less than a day left to get the Humble Tycoon Simulator Bundle. Pay what you want for Train Simulator 2016, RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe, and Out of the Park Baseball 17. Beat the average to unlock Democracy 3 Collector’s Edition, Car Mechanic Simulator 2015, and Big Pharma. Finally, pay $12 or more to unlock early access to Youtubers Life.
There are 356 new Weeklong Deals at Steam! Get Transformers: Devastation for $9.99, Company of Heroes 2: Master Collection for $14.99, The Legend of Korra for $7.49, and Plantera for $1.61.
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Old Time Hockey brings back arcade-style sports on PC, PS4, Xbox One in Early 2017
Hard-hitting hockey games like Blades of Steel and NHL 94 were all the rage back in the 90s, and V7 Entertainment wants to bring this forgotten style of arcade action back with Old Time Hockey. Available for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One in early 2017, Old Time Hockey will be a “rough and tumble” game that features “70s afros, big moustaches, no helmets, dirty hits, bench-clearing brawls, goalie fights, stick fights, ref abuse and literally lighting it up.”
“Everything from NHL 94, Blades of Steel, to other sports titles like NBA Jam and Tecmo Bowl inspired us,” said Director Karthik Venkateshan “We wanted to recreate that old familiar experience of playing these games on the couch with friends.”
Old Time Hockey will feature 5-on-5 arcade-style gameplay, along with a Story Mode set in the 1970s. Players will even be able to choose from a variety of control schemes including a simple two-button scheme, a more complex modern scheme, and a special “Beer Mode” that can be played with one hand (the other will, or course, be needed for holding your drink).
The first trailer for Old Time Hockey has been embedded above.
Posted in News, PC, PS4, Xbox One
Tagged Old Time Hockey
See the Launch Trailer for the final episode of Batman: The Telltale Series
Prepare yourself, the Bat Signal will shine one more time for the Dark Knight in Batman: The Telltale Series. That’s becuase City of Light, the final episode in Telltale’s reinterpretation of Batman’s earliest adventures, will be available to download tomorrow for the PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and mobile devices.
Whether you try to save Gotham as Batman or Bruce Wayne, the finale promises to keep players guessing:
In Episode 5, the leader of the Children of Arkham prepares to execute the final act of a plan to destroy the Wayne family name, and the people closest to you are in their path of vengeance. Can Batman’s ultimate secret be kept – his very identity – when it is causing chaos and death in Gotham? The fate of the Wayne family and of the city itself rests on your choices. What will you do? How far will you go? Which mask will you wear?
Even though things are looking grim for the Caped Crusader, Telltale also unveiled a brand new Launch Trailer for Batman: The Telltale Series – Episode 5: City of Light, and it’s been embedded above.
New Pokemon from Pokemon Gold/Silver added to Pokemon Go today
It’s no secret that Niantic has been teasing their plan to add new Pokemon to Pokemon Go for some time. Well, the wait is over, because the developer confirmed that Trainers can capture new Pokemon from Pokemon Gold and Silver starting today.
After obtaining Eggs from a PokeStop, players will be able to hatch a handful of new Pokemon including Togepi, Pichu, and others from the franchise’s Johto region. Niantic also wants to celebrate the holiday season in Pokemon Go and players will also be able to capture a special “Pikachu in a Festive Hat” from now until December 29.
“As we race toward 2017, we can’t help but feel grateful for the support and reaction the Pokemon Go community has given us, and we’re delighted to start rolling out select Pokemon for them to hatch,” said Kei Kawai, Niantic’s Director of Product “We’re also looking forward to celebrating the season with our community by introducing a Pikachu wearing a festive hat, providing Trainers the opportunity to get out and explore their neighborhoods with friends and family as they gather for the holidays.”
If you’re looking for a new PokeStop or Gym, Niantic has partnered with Sprint to turn 10,500 Boost Mobile and Sprint at Radio Shack locations into PokeStops or Gyms.
Posted in Mobile, News
Tagged Pokemon Go
Universal Studios Japan unveils first look at Super Nintendo World amusement park
Universal Studios Japan has given fans their first look at “Super Nintendo World,” which will open in 2020. The first Nintendo-themed area for the amusement park chain will celebrate its grand opening just before the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and a brand new conceptual rendering has given us a glimpse at Peach’s Castle and Bowser’s Castle.
Universal has announced plans to spend nearly half a billion dollars to build the massive attraction:
Super Nintendo World will be comprised of expansive and multilevel environments filled with unprecedented, state-of-the-art rides, interactive areas, shops and restaurants, all featuring Nintendo’s most popular characters and games. Development cost at Universal Studios Japan is currently expected to exceed 50 billion Yen [$433,520,000]. Super Nintendo World will be developed mainly using the park’s current parking area and part of an area designated for future expansion.
In addition to the sights and sounds of the Mushroom Kingdom, Universal has promised that “Super Nintendo World” will stimulate “all five senses” for Nintendo fans. Perhaps Link’s recipe file from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will make its way onto the menu at “Super Nintendo World.”
Universal will also build Nintendo-themed areas at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Details on those attractions will be announced at a later date.
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier gets a Launch Trailer ahead of December 20 release
The Walking Dead‘s midseason finale airs tonight on AMC, and Telltale has decided to fill our Sunday with even more zombies by also unveiling the Launch Trailer for The Walking Dead: A New Frontier.
A New Frontier will kick off on December 20 with a special two-episode premiere. And to further drive home how connected these episodes are, Telltale has even titled them Ties That Bind Part I and Ties That Bind Part II.
Whether they’re exploring Clementine’s world for the first time, or importing choices from the previous seasons, Telltale wants to show players just how important the bonds of friendship can be in the Launch Trailer when Clementine introduces herself to newcomer Javier:
When family is all you have left… how far will you go to protect it? Years after society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier? As Javier, a young man determined to protect his family, you meet a young girl who has experienced her own unimaginable loss. Her name is Clementine, and your fates are bound together in a story where every choice you make could be your last.
In the full launch trailer for the two-part premiere, we further explore the dire situation that brings newcomer Javier and his family together with the young survivor Clementine. We also catch a glimpse of familiar faces from The Walking Dead universe such as Jesus, while also getting some clues on exactly what this “New Frontier” represents…
Ties That Bind Part I and Ties That Bind Part II will be available to download for the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and mobile devices on December 20.
Hidden message seemingly confirms Switch release for The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
After strongly hinting at a Switch release for The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ last week, Nicalis CEO Tyrone Rodriguez has seemingly confirmed the port through Twitter.
In a series of tweets (embedded on the right), Rodriguez used the first word in each tweet to deliver a coded message to fans:
“The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ coming to Switch in Spring 2017”
It’s certainly possible that Rodriguez’s choice of words are a complete coincidence and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ isn’t in development for the Switch. But I think it’s much more likely that the roguelike will appear on the Switch shortly after the console’s launch in March 2017.
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Tagged Switch, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth