Games New releases for the week of July 24, 2018 |
- New releases for the week of July 24, 2018
- Dutch players can now see rewards in Dota 2 before buying and opening lootboxes
- Rocket League Esports: $1,000,000 Prize Pool Announced for RLCS Season 6
- FIFA player uses GDPR to find out everything EA has on him, realises he's spent over $10,000 in two years on Ultimate Team
- Fallout: Miami - Official Trailer
- Salt and Sanctuary Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer
- Data analysis of E3 2018 on /r/Games
- Sunless Skies: Eleutheria Trailer
- Prey: Mooncrash – Free Blue Moon Update
- New friends list, voice chat features for Steam released
- Kingdoms of the Dump - Trailer
- Sonic Mania Plus is now the highest rated Sonic game in 25 years
- What happened to Agents of Mayhem
- Marc Merrill, Co-Founder of Riot Games teases people with tweet "If they should build an MMO"
- No Man's Sky NEXT Patchnotes
- Overwatch's 28th hero Wrecking Ball available now!
- The GOG version of No Man's Sky NEXT does not have multiplayer at launch.
- Surgeon Simulator coming to Switch
- Announcing Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
- Fortnite DAILY mobile revenue reaches $2m
- Guacamelee! 2 - Release Date Announcement - August 21
- Fez is leaving GOG on July 25, on request from the developers.
- Rainbow Six Patriots Easter Egg In Ghost Recon Wildlands Special Six Siege Mission
- Professions as a focus in RPGs
| New releases for the week of July 24, 2018 Posted: 24 Jul 2018 05:50 PM PDT TITLE: Megaman X Legacy Collection DEVELOPER: Capcom GENRE: Action platformer PLATFORMS: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2018 The celebrated Mega Man X series returns! Play as Mega Man X – the powerful successor of classic fighting robot Mega Man – as he battles a variety of deadly bosses known as Mavericks in four unforgettable titles. Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series' exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. The heroic robot grows stronger as he takes down Mavericks and steals their weapons, and can dash and wall jump making for a thrilling, fast-paced combat experience. Mega Man X Legacy Collection comes with an armory of new features. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses in two-on-one battles. Explore a huge museum filled with rare production art, catalogs of classic merchandise, a playlist of nostalgic commercials, and more. This collection is the ultimate way to experience the beginning of the high-octane Mega Man X series. TITLE: Train Sim World DEVELOPER: Dovetail Games GENRE: Simulation PLATFORMS: Xbox One, PS4, Steam RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2018 Train Sim World offers you the opportunity to be the driver. Walk around stations, sidings and freight yards in immersive First-Person, on some of the World's most amazing railways. Climb aboard a variety of famed diesel and electric traction from around the globe and master authentically recreated routes and systems. TITLE: Bud Spencer & Terrence Hill Slaps and Beans DEVELOPER: Trinity Team GENRE: Side scrolling fighting PLATFORMS: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2018 Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. It was intended to be just a normal job to make a couple of bucks. But they wouldn't be Bud and Terence if everything would have gone as planned. The money gone, a pretty girl kidnapped and a bunch of bad guys with evil plans. All criteria for numerous hearty mass brawls and pointless funny situations are met! Grab your gamepad and play in the first video game as Bud or Terence, alone or with a friend in co-op mode against the bad guys. Who is Mr. Tango? Is Bud afraid of the haunted house? Do bad guys have feelings too? Who is threatening the world bean harvest? Find the answers in Slaps and Beans the first official videogame of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. TITLE: No Man's Sky DEVELOPER: Hello Games GENRE: Action Adventure PLATFORMS: Xbox One (Initially released August 2016 on PS4 and PC) RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2018 Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man's Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action. In No Man's Sky, every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you'll discover places and creatures that no other players have seen before - and perhaps never will again. Embark on an epic voyage At the centre of the galaxy lies a irresistible pulse which draws you on a journey towards it to learn the true nature of the cosmos. But, facing hostile creatures and fierce pirates, you'll know that death comes at a cost, and survival will be down to the choices you make over how you upgrade your ship, your weapon and suit. Find your own destiny Your voyage through No Man's Sky is up to you. Will you be a fighter, preying on the weak and taking their riches, or taking out pirates for their bounties? Power is yours if you upgrade your ship for speed and weaponry. Or a trader? Find rich resources on forgotten worlds and exploit them for the highest prices. Invest in more cargo space and you'll reap huge rewards. Or perhaps an explorer? Go beyond the known frontier and discover places and things that no one has ever seen before. Upgrade your engines to jump ever farther, and strengthen your suit for survival in toxic environments that would kill the unwary. Share your journey The galaxy is a living, breathing place. Trade convoys travel between stars, factions vie for territory, pirates hunt the unwary, and the police are ever watching. Every other player lives in the same galaxy, and you can choose to share your discoveries with them on a map that spans known space. Perhaps you will see the results of their actions as well as your own... TITLE: Aces of the Luftwaffe DEVELOPER: HandyGames GENRE: Action PLATFORMS: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2018 Jump into action and become a fighter ace yourself: You have to show what you're made of as the war over Europe is in full swing. Fight waves of Axis planes and panzers until you hit the boss enemies – the Aces of the Luftwaffe! It is the darkest hour for England. The Axis are sending their best into the Battle of Britain, and only a handful of brave pilots are left to destroy them. Get into your war plane and don't let go of the trigger before each and every enemy has been blown out of the skies! But even if you vanquish the notorious Aces of the Luftwaffe, are you prepared to take the fight to the mainland? Will you foil the occult plans of the Luftwaffe to spread darkness over England? TITLE: The Banner Saga 3 DEVELOPER: Stoic Studio GENRE: Tactical RPG PLATFORMS: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2018 Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near? Witness the Banner Saga as you've never seen it before as a dark force takes over and effects everything you've come to know in the beautifully hand-painted finale of the trilogy. Choose new playable characters to join your party, including dredge heroes! Take advantage of new upgrade options as they progress in battle. Deeper strategic combat with the new battle waves system against a myriad of new enemies.The valka spear and heroic titles let players customize their playstyle even further. Drive your own narrative as you carry over your choices from both Banner Sagas 1 & 2, leading to different climatic endings in this final chapter. No hero is safe. An all-new original score from Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory. TITLE: Hello Neighbor DEVELOPER: Dynamic Pixels GENRE: Stealth, Survival Horror PLATFORMS: Nintendo Switch, PS4 (Initially released in Dec 2017 on Xbox One and PC) RELEASE DATE: July 27, 2018 You move into a brand new suburb and notice your neighbor is hiding something in his basement. The only logical thing to do is to break into his house and figure out what he's hiding. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find a shortcut and catch you. [link] [comments]  |
| Dutch players can now see rewards in Dota 2 before buying and opening lootboxes Posted: 25 Jul 2018 05:00 AM PDT https://i.redd.it/iuhuhb6pi2c11.jpg (from /r/Dota2)
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| Rocket League Esports: $1,000,000 Prize Pool Announced for RLCS Season 6 Posted: 25 Jul 2018 01:14 AM PDT |
| Posted: 25 Jul 2018 02:14 AM PDT |
| Fallout: Miami - Official Trailer Posted: 24 Jul 2018 11:20 AM PDT |
| Salt and Sanctuary Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer Posted: 25 Jul 2018 07:05 AM PDT |
| Data analysis of E3 2018 on /r/Games Posted: 25 Jul 2018 03:52 AM PDT |
| Sunless Skies: Eleutheria Trailer Posted: 25 Jul 2018 05:40 AM PDT |
| Prey: Mooncrash – Free Blue Moon Update Posted: 25 Jul 2018 07:04 AM PDT |
| New friends list, voice chat features for Steam released Posted: 24 Jul 2018 01:50 PM PDT |
| Kingdoms of the Dump - Trailer Posted: 25 Jul 2018 03:53 AM PDT |
| Sonic Mania Plus is now the highest rated Sonic game in 25 years Posted: 24 Jul 2018 11:22 AM PDT |
| What happened to Agents of Mayhem Posted: 25 Jul 2018 06:16 AM PDT |
| Marc Merrill, Co-Founder of Riot Games teases people with tweet "If they should build an MMO" Posted: 24 Jul 2018 08:59 PM PDT |
| Posted: 24 Jul 2018 08:15 AM PDT |
| Overwatch's 28th hero Wrecking Ball available now! Posted: 24 Jul 2018 11:03 AM PDT |
| The GOG version of No Man's Sky NEXT does not have multiplayer at launch. Posted: 24 Jul 2018 04:40 PM PDT |
| Surgeon Simulator coming to Switch Posted: 25 Jul 2018 06:07 AM PDT |
| Announcing Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition Posted: 25 Jul 2018 08:00 AM PDT |
| Fortnite DAILY mobile revenue reaches $2m Posted: 24 Jul 2018 11:28 AM PDT |
| Guacamelee! 2 - Release Date Announcement - August 21 Posted: 24 Jul 2018 08:04 AM PDT |
| Fez is leaving GOG on July 25, on request from the developers. Posted: 24 Jul 2018 08:34 AM PDT |
| Rainbow Six Patriots Easter Egg In Ghost Recon Wildlands Special Six Siege Mission Posted: 25 Jul 2018 06:00 AM PDT |
| Professions as a focus in RPGs Posted: 24 Jul 2018 09:31 PM PDT At this point its a fairly standard feature of most RPGs to have crafting/professions of some kind. Both MMOs like WoW and single player games like Skyrim have very similar systems. Usually there is herbalism/alchemy for useful potions, enchanting for enhancing weapons, leather working and smithing for armour, etc. Resource nodes can be found scattered around the game world, or obtained from certain enemies. In most cases - in all within my own admittedly limited experience - professions are a minor part of the game, rarely having the complexity or variety that combat related systems do. You can often get a benefit from using professions, for example by enchanting a weapon or armour, but that benefit is often minor. That is how professions are often implemented, as a way to get a slight boost in one area, rather than as a seperate play style or focus. WoW is a good example of this. Leaning alchemy can give you a slight edge by always having potion buffs, smithing lets you enhance your weapons. This makes sense in a MMO, but it is often also the case in single player games. But does this needed to be the case? Could you have a RPG, somewhat in the vein of Skyrim, where is is possible to play as a primarily blacksmith, or a gem cutter, with combat being a secondary specialisation? And would there be any interest in such a game? There are certainly many people that enjoy crafting/professions in games, but the lack of any real focus on these elements suggests that these people are relatively few. I think it could be done, although the game would have to be structured around that option, something that doesn't seem to hard. At least, I've got a few ideas, some of which might work. The most important thing would be to flesh out professions. Simply levelling up a skill, and unlocking recipes is fine for a supplementary system, but would feel pretty bland after a while. Perhaps you have to travel the game world, learning from different masters of your craft. These masters might only teach you once you have completed a profession based quest line to prove your potential. You could even add in a 'fame' system, where you can become a renown smith or jeweller who NPCs will seek out and commission work from. Crafting itself could be improved a lot in most systems. Take gem cutting/jewel crafting for example. In most games you find gemstones by mining ore nodes around the world, the ore and gems then being combined in a crafting menu that differs little from the crafting menu used for alchemy or blacksmithing. But imagine having to cut each gem individually, the power of the final gem being determined by the volume, number of facets, or its geometrical precision. In such a system player skill would be as important as the abstract crafting 'level' used for progression, much as is the case in combat. Alchemy might require you to venture into wilderness areas of the game world largely devoid of targets for other more combat oriented gameplay, but which requires your character to have trained in survival skills. And you might have to hire NPC hunters to bring you rare alchemical ingredients that require hunting down specific animals. If you sell your potions in a capital city there might be a demand for potions that ward away disease, or grant a aura of beauty, while those living in remote areas would have different demands. Enchanting is usually a matter of somehow learning spells, then disenchanting items to get materials, and then enchanting far more items than you can use in order to level up the skill. But what if the enchantments were in the form of skill trees, where you could choose to specialise in fire enchantments, or arcane. Instead of disenchanting items for materials, you might study them in order to gain levels in a specific school of enchantment. Learning higher level enchants might require visiting NPCs, special locations, or completing quests specific to that profession. Perhaps a procedural system could be implemented that allows enchants to be combined in a way that produces unique effects, and increase the total number of enchants beyond the relatively few that manual creation is necessarily limited too. What do you think? Is there a way to make a game where it is possible to play as a non-combat focused character, and can crafting/professions be fleshed out enough to support this? What profession have you always wanted to see done well, and what are the best examples that you have come across? EDIT: A lot of people have been suggesting EVE Online, other MMOs people suggested were the following. EVE Online, Ultima Online, Runescape, Star Wars Galaxies, Project Gorgon, Albion Online, Wurm Online/Unlimited, Final Fantasy 14. [link] [comments]  |
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