Rigid Force Alpha launches on Steam today!

31st August, 2018 - Hannover, Germany – Today, indie developer com8com1 announced the launch of its debut game, Rigid Force Alpha. The retro-inspired shoot'em up action game is now available on Steam for £15.49 / $19.99 / €19.99.



Rigid Force Alpha breathes new life into the side-scrolling shooter genre with its hand-crafted 3D graphics, stunning environments, and detailed visual effects. Players can arm their fighters with numerous upgradeable weapons, increase their firepower with adjustable Force Shards and collect Energy Orbs to unleash extremely powerful blasts against an armada of enemies and huge bosses.

Marcel Rebenstorf, Head of Design and Production, commented: “We are immensely proud to bring Rigid Force Alpha to gamers world-wide. We have worked selflessly on the game since 2011 and it is our first title. We hope that players enjoy playing it as much as we have been enjoying creating it.”

Also launching on Steam is the original soundtrack to accompany the game. Composed by DREAMTIME and featuring Michael Chait, it is available separately from Steam, priced £7.49 / $9.99 / €9.99. The soundtrack is also available bundled with Rigid Force Alpha at a reduced price of £20.68 / $26.98 / €26.98

Rigid Force Alpha couples an exciting story mode with a challenging arcade mode and has a vast number of features within the game, including: 

Unique weapons and power-up systems
Vast amounts of different enemies, challenging mid-bosses and enormous end bosses
An exciting story mode with animated cutscenes
Additional Arcade and Boss Rush game modes for extended high score runs
Six different action-packed 3D stages
Adjustable difficulty level - for beginners to experienced players
Leaderboards and 40 achievements to unlock
Original synthwave soundtrack by DREAMTIME featuring Michael Chait

Rigid Force Alpha is available from Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/724390/Rigid_Force_Alpha

Lineage 2: Revolution Launches Surprise In-Game Collaboration

London – August 31, 2018 - Netmarble Corporation, the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide, launched an update for its hit mobile MMORPG, Lineage 2: Revolution (http://l2.netmarble.com), introducing an all-new surprise collaboration event with one of Asia’s most beloved gaming IPs.

In this collaboration event, a new event dungeon called the “Event Temporal Rift-- Keep of Catastrophe” will be available to all players. With four difficulties to choose from, players of all levels and experience will team up in groups of five to face off against the new boss and save the Silverlight Mercenary. In addition to the new event dungeon, a new weapon costume will also be available to all players to celebrate the partnership between Lineage 2: Revolution and the surprise franchise.

The update also adds a new mount pet called the “Divine Sharly.” The cute and egg-shaped pet is only summonable with “Divine Sharly Summoning Stones” and will also alter the character’s appearance when equipped. In addition, the special reward for victory of Fortress Siege also has been added to this update. Winners of Fortress Siege will acquire ‘Strider Binding Hornflute’ that can be used for summoning a strider as the reward.

For further details and additional assets, check Lineage 2: Revolution official forum, here: https://forum.netmarble.com/lin2ws_en/view/4495427/803028

Blazing Core Open Beta Starts 7th September 2018

29th August 2018 - St Petersburg, Russia…OctoBox Interactive today announce that Blazing Core – Knights of the Future will enter open Beta on 7th September 2018. Following a successful Alpha, gamers globally are invited to experience this tactical Mech marvel.

Blazing Core – Knights of the Future fuses tradition and futurism as players take on the role of Mechs as they face off in tactical 3vs3 battles in a world contrasting between space age technology and feudal institutions of the past. These giant robot knights are poised to do battle, each with their own set of unique skills and personality.

Going into battle, players must work together to pilot their Mechs to glory, adjusting their robot accordingly and combining their abilities with that of their teammates. Each decision, from choice of character to tactics used on the battlefield, can make all the difference.

A trailer for the game can be viewed here:

The game features extensive customisation options and, as players progress, new weapons and upgrades will be unlocked for their Mech to gain further advantage in each skirmish. Two game modes will be available in the Beta: a series of rounds to capture the enemy base by destroying opposing Mechs as well as a capture and protect mode.

From 7th September gamers will be able to fulfil their hero’s destiny in Blazing Core - Knights of the Future.

To sign-up to the Open Beta visit: https://blazing-core.com

The Beta will be available on Steam here from 7th September 2018
https://store.steampowered.com/app/787750/Blazing_Core/

Death's Gambit Review

Death's Gambit reviewed by Mike Epstein on PC. Also available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The promise of immortality lies at the heart of Siradon. As Death's right hand, challenge the undying guardians of the realm and endure the eternal struggle to purge their souls. But what reward awaits a faithful servant of Death?

Death's Gambit is a hardcore 2D action platformer with rich RPG elements. Master the precise combat, utilizing a wide variety of weapons and abilities to confront the horrors that lurk deep within Siradon. Explore a mysterious and unforgiving world to uncover the true price of immortality. Embrace the challenge of being an agent of Death.

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Review

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth reviewed by Joseph Bradford on PC.

Join the Battle for Azeroth and set sail to exotic, new lands amidst a world divided. The futures of the Horde and Alliance will be remade in the fires of war.

Enter a World Divided - Experience the relentless conflict at the heart of the Warcraft saga. Quest to level 120, play through six new zones filled with new World Quests, new World Bosses, new raids and more
Recruit Allied Races - Explore Azeroth as one of six new playable Allied Races, including four you've encountered in your campaign against the Legion. Embark on a quest to earn their favor and unlock each race, adding their strength to your faction.

Plunder Uncharted Islands- Set sail for the previously unmapped isles of Azeroth. Battle in groups of three as you race against cunning rival intruders-or enemy players-to collect the island's resources

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