Explosive new book ‘Revolution: The Quest for Game Development Greatness’ now available on Kickstarter.
Fully funded in four days and quickly becoming a Kickstarter ‘Project We Love’, this book will give readers an unprecedented and invaluable insight into the making of hit games including Broken Sword and Beneath a Steel Sky.
Written by Revolution Software co-founder Tony Warriner, this new book tells the story behind the making of the studio’s much-loved iconic games – and in doing so, describes not just the creative processes involved but also how Revolution navigated the shark-infested waters of the corporate games industry.
Compellingly told and refreshingly honest, this book is a must-have for fans of the games, game industry historians, and anyone looking to learn important lessons in game development from both a creative and business perspective.
During today’s Nintendo Direct video presentation, SQUARE ENIX® showcased exciting reveals and shared new details for various upcoming titles, including that CRISIS CORE™ -FINAL FANTASY® VII- REUNION, an HD remaster of the beloved prequel to FINAL FANTASY VII, will launch on December 13, 2022.
The company also announced that OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ II the next installment in the critically acclaimed OCTOPATH TRAVELER RPG series, and THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE, a new game in the fan-favorite rhythm series, are launching in February 2023.
Fans of the award-winning franchise LIFE IS STRANGE can now enjoy the game on the portable platform as Life is Strange™ Arcadia Bay Collection, compilation of ‘Life is Strange Remastered’ and ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered’, is coming to Nintendo Switch™ for the first time. SQUARE ENIX also announced that new RPG, VARIOUS DAYLIFETM, is available today on the Nintendo Switch™ system and will also be coming to other platforms shortly.
December 1, 2022 launch date for Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered, a new entry in the beloved SaGa series, “Romancing SaGa”, was also revealed. Additionally, a free downloadable demo for the company’s upcoming title HARVESTELLA™ is available on Nintendo Switch™.
In a video released today, Wizards of the Coast revealed details about their collaboration with Games Workshop, giving a behind-the-scenes look at how the two tabletop titans worked together to bring Warhammer 40,000 to Magic: The Gathering.
The four upcoming Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decks and three Secret Lair drops are the latest entries into Magic’s Universes Beyond – a way for fans to play Magic: The Gathering in fictional worlds beyond Magic’s planes.
This glorious collaboration offers a whole new way for Magic fans to play Commander by stepping into the carapace or power-armor of their chosen warlord and commanding a battle-ready army.
There will also be three Secret Lair drops featuring not only Warhammer 40,000, but also Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and Blood Bowl.
The new brick-based, team action brawler, LEGO® Brawls, releases today on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, and GeForce NOW.
The multiplayer platformer is a first for the genre, combining near-infinite brawler customization, unlockable content, and action-packed, competitive gameplay set in the LEGO universe.
With cross-platform play (cross-play) and multiple game modes, LEGO Brawls is a family-friendly video game for players of all ages, skill levels, and play preferences. LEGO Brawls is developed and published by the LEGO Group in partnership with Red Games Co. and is being distributed in physical format for consoles by Bandai Namco Europe.
“LEGO Brawls showcases LEGO play in a brand-new way with its awesome family friendly fun. Customize your minifigure and team up with your friends for some supercharged action, across all your most loved LEGO themes,” said Murray Andrews, Head of Publishing at LEGO Games.
The game’s build-and-brawl mechanics are an unprecedented evolution of the traditional platform fighter genre. Players build and compete with custom, one-of-a-kind LEGO minifigure brawlers tailored to their personality, strategy, and play style.
With more than 77 trillion customization possibilities, players can choose any combination of minifigure parts, accessories, melee weapons, power-ups, emotes, and names to build their winning brawler. Seasonal events and content create even more possibilities.
“In a uniquely LEGO approach to the genre, imagination, self-expression, and zany humor set the stage for the game’s true-to-form, light-hearted competition style,” said Brian Lovell, CEO of Red Games Co. “LEGO Brawls breaks into new territory that encourages individuality, team collaboration, and pure competitive fun.”
The game features iconic LEGO themed levels, from beloved classic themes like Space and Castle, to fan-favorites such as LEGO Jurassic World™, LEGO NINJAGO®, and LEGO Monkie Kid™. Each level offers different game modes, unique challenges, and win conditions.
During multiplayer online play, players can compete 4v4 to control the point, gather collectibles in Collect Mode levels, play a battle royale-style game where it’s “every-player-for-themself,” or have a free-for-brawl where the last player standing wins. In Party Mode, players can play private games with friends locally or online. With cross-platform support, players everywhere can team up and compete, regardless of their game system.
LEGO Brawls is now available via retailers, Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store for Xbox, Steam, Apple Arcade, and GeForce NOW.
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