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Overwatch Dev Q&A

23-May-2016, 6:59 pm Fyra Frost

In a few hours from now, Overwatch will be going live. Over the span of a week Blizzard has released 2 cinematic shorts giving us a glimpse of the background stories of Hanzo and Genji in “Dragons” and Soldier 76 in “Hero“. Blizzard has also had several launch events in several places where they also displayed colossal collectibles of Genji, Pharah, and Tracer. And the latest being the Live Q&A session streamed over Facebook. Here are some tidbits from the session: The Overwatch graphic novel titled “First Strike” is on the way Animated shorts – There will be more animated shorts in the future. Jeff Kaplan called the first set as “season 1” Game modes – they prototype a lot of game modes, some of which might not stand on their own and are better suited as brawls. And that game brawls are the perfect testing grounds for new modes, and might make their way into quick play if successful. Another possible outcome would be that they could be part of the map elements like the moving platforms on Volskaya and Route 66. Game balance – “triangular” balance approach – they would consider the player feedback and compare it with their own feelings towards game balance as well as compare them with the game statistics(hero performance across different skill levels). There might also be slight differences between console and pc versions, an example sited was how aim assist on the console versions interacted with Symmetra’s turrets. Clan/Guild systems – They consider social features as very important and that they are looking into those systems. Lastly, Jeff Kaplan ended the Q&A session with a call to the community to be nice to one another. The post Overwatch Dev Q&A appeared first on News, updates from the DLCompare.com Blog.

In a few hours from now, Overwatch will be going live. Over the span of a week Blizzard has released 2 cinematic shorts giving us a glimpse of the background stories of Hanzo and Genji in "Dragons" and Soldier 76 in "Hero". Blizzard has also had several launch events in several places where they also displayed colossal collectibles of Genji, Pharah, and Tracer. And the latest...

The Technomancer introduces its companions

20-May-2016, 4:42 pm Fyra Frost

The Technomancer is the upcoming sci-fi action RPG from Spiders Studio, the creators of Bound by Flame. It features the adventures of Zach, a gifted rookie “mage-warrior” technomancer in the planet Mars. The planet have been colonized for a while and he is about to go through the initiation rite that will allow him to be considered a true Technomancer. Even though he is part of Abundance, one of the powerful corporations inmersed in a power struggle for the control of the water in the Red Planet, he is on the run from the Secret Police and will have to undertake a quest to discover the secrets of his calling. But he won’t be alone, and publisher Focus Home Interactive has published a video that introduces the companion system of the game. The Technomancer – Companions Trailer The Technomancer has everything needed to become one of the big hits of the year in the RPG genre: awesome graphics, an action based combat system with three different fighting styles to choose from, skill trees to be developed, a complete crafting system, a deep story and a huge level of character customization, and you can enjoy all of that while you explore the savage landscape of Mars! If, like me, you can’t wait to give it a try, you must know that The Technomancer is set for release on June 21 for PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4. The post The Technomancer introduces its companions appeared first on News, updates from the DLCompare.com Blog.

The Technomancer is the upcoming sci-fi action RPG from Spiders Studio, the creators of Bound by Flame. It features the adventures of Zach, a gifted rookie "mage-warrior" technomancer in the planet Mars. The planet have been colonized for a while and he is about to go through the initiation rite that will allow him to be considered a true Technomancer. Even though he is part of Abundance, one of the powerful corporations immersed in a power struggle for the...

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3 DLC Eclipse is finally available on PC and Xbox One

19-May-2016, 4:22 pm Fyra Frost

After its release for Playstation 4 a month ago the latest title of the Call of Duty: Black Ops series is finally getting more content for everyone with the launch of its new DLC on the rest of platforms. With the name of Eclipse, this is the second DLC map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 after the release of The Awakening a few months ago, that already included 4 new maps. Two other digital expansion packs are planned for the game but no information about them has been announced so far. Official Call of Duty®: Black Ops III – Eclipse Multiplayer Trailer Eclipse follows the same format as the previous DLC and includes 4 new multiplayer maps and a new chapter of the zombies campaign. This time you will be able to fight to your heart’s content in KNOCKOUT, a martial arts tournament arena, VERGE, a post-apocalyptic tribal compound, SPIRE, a future civilian sub-orbital airport, and RIFT, a military rail system suspended high above an active volcano. Of those, Verge is revamped version of Banzai, one of the maps favourite of the fans in Call of Duty: World at War. The zombies campaign continues the Origins storyline with the Zetsubou No Shima episode. Eclipse DLC can be bought separatedly but it is also included in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Season Pack, and it’s available from today for PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. The post Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3 DLC Eclipse is finally available on PC and Xbox One appeared first on News, updates from the DLCompare.com Blog.

After its release for PlayStation 4 a month ago the latest title of the Call of Duty: Black Ops series is finally getting more content for everyone with the launch of its new DLC on the rest of platforms. With the name of Eclipse, this is the second DLC map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 after the release of The Awakening a few months ago, that already included 4 new maps. Two other digital expansion packs...

Overwatch launch draws nearer

12-May-2016, 12:19 pm Fyra Frost

Despite Overwatch’s open beta phase having finally drawn to a close, and as the Overwatch launch date draws closer, Blizzard still has several things in store for you (depending on where you’re located). If you’re from Canada or the United States, you might want to check out the Overwatch event on the evening of May 22. Blizzard has partnered with Coca-Cola® and Cinemark® Theaters to bring Overwatch to the big screen. For one night only, select theaters in Canada and the United States will be showing a collection of cinematics, trailers, and animated shorts. These will include two new shorts featuring the Shimada brothers, Hanzo and Genji, and the masked vigilante, Soldier: 76. Attendees will also be treated to a special developer panel hosted by Michele Morrow, which will include a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s lore and storytelling efforts as well as some swag. Below are the locations that are sure to participate in the event. Cinemark Mesa 16 (Mesa, AZ) Century 16 (Salt Lake City, UT) Lincoln Square Cinemas (Bellevue, WA) Century San Francisco Centre 9 (San Francisco, CA) Cinemark 18 & XD (Los Angeles, CA) Century Stadium 25 & XD (Orange, CA) Cinemark Tinseltown 20 & XD (Pflugerville, TX) Cinemark Legacy & XD (Plano, TX) Century 12 Evanston/Cinearts 6 & XD (Evanston, IL) Scotiabank Theatre Toronto (Toronto, ON) SilverCity Gloucester Cinemas (Ottawa, ON) However, if you’d like to participate and you’re not close to the areas listed above, you’ll want to act fast. In order to unlock a theater in your area, each location will need at least 100 reserved tickets today(May 12). Reserve Tickets to reserve tickets. If you’re from Australia, you could check out Overwatch’s launch celebration at the brand new ESL Studios in Sydney on May 28. Tickets are FREE and will be available starting 2pm AEST Friday, May 13. Each person will be limited to a maximum of 2 tickets as the space is limited. There will be cosplayers, developer Q&A and autograph signings. There will also be live shoutcasted Overwatch competitive matches! Plus, there will be food and drinks for all attendees. For further details on the event, visit their Eventbrite Page. Check out our previous post on the updated Heroes of the Storm ranked system here! The post Overwatch launch draws nearer appeared first on News, updates from the DLCompare.com Blog.

Despite Buy Overwatch's open beta phase having finally drawn to a close, and as the Overwatch launch date draws closer, Blizzard still has several things in store for you (depending on where you're located). If you're from Canada or the United States, you might want to check out the Overwatch event on the evening of May 22. Blizzard has partnered with Coca-Cola® and Cinemark® Theaters to bring Overwatch to the big screen. For one night only, select theaters in Canada and the United States...

Fallout 4 new expansion’s trailer released

04-May-2016, 7:55 pm Fyra Frost

Fallout 4: Far Harbor is the upcoming expansion for the latest installment of Bethesda Softwork’s post-apocalyptic saga. Developer has published the first official trailer for the full-size expansion that will be added to their action RPG title. This time it will be something a bit more solid than the previous DLC released for the game (Automatron and Wasteland Workshop), because it includes “the largest landmass for an add-on that Bethesda Game Studios has ever created, filled with new faction quests, settlements, lethal creatures and dungeons. Become more powerful with new, higher-level armor and weapons”. Fallout 4 – Far Harbor Official Trailer Valentine’s Detective Agency will ship you to an island in the coast of Maine to find clues about a a secret colony of synths and a mysterious young woman. The place is brimming with dangerous levels of radiation and populated by a wide variery of mutated beings, Children of Atom and local townspeople, all of them inmerse in a conflict that threatens the fragile stability of the area. The perfect place for adventuring! Fallout 4: Far Harbor will launch on May 19th 2016 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, and i’s included in Fallout 4 Season Pass. The post Fallout 4 new expansion’s trailer released appeared first on .

Fallout 4: Far Harbor is the upcoming expansion for the latest installment of Bethesda Softwork's post-apocalyptic saga. The developer has published the first official trailer for the full-size expansion that will be added to their action RPG title. This time it will be something a bit more solid than the previous DLC released for the game (Automatron and Wasteland Workshop), because it includes "the largest landmass for an add-on that Bethesda Game Studios has ever created, filled with new...

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Collector’s Edition revealed through a new trailer

28-Apr-2016, 7:17 pm Fyra Frost

Eidos Montreal has published a new trailer revealing more details about the story of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The upcoming installment of the cyberpunk-themed action/RPG series is set two years after the events of Human Revolution, in a time where the mechanically augmented people have become outcasts. The protagonist Adam Jensen has become an experienced covert operative working for the Interpol, but also working secretly against the Illuminati. He will need to unravel a worldwide conspirancy forced to save a world that has grown to despise his kind. “Armed with a new arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations, he must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy. You’ll also discover both old and new acquaintances, all of which have their own agendas. Whether going rogue or by the book, choices never come without consequences. The truth is still yours to reveal.”, publisher Square Enix says in a press release. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – 101 Trailer Along with the video the contents of the different special editions that will be available for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided have also been revealed. Boxed Editions: Day One Edition Extra in-game mission Covert agent packs: this pack contains a compilation of in-game items, including various weapons, re-skins, and upgrades. Using the wide variety of items included in this pack, you will be able to both sport a custom look, and obtain additional tools to support your play style of choice Digital OST Sampler Digital Books (Mini Artbook + Novella + Comic book) Collector’s Edition Exclusive Black and Gold Prism box 9″ Adam Jensen Figurine 48-Page Artbook Steelbook Digital Editions: Digital Standard Edition Extra in-game mission Covert agent packs: This pack contains a compilation of in-game items, including various weapons, re-skins, and upgrades. Using the wide variety of items included in this pack, you will be able to both sport a custom look, and obtain additional tools to support your play style of choice Digital Deluxe Edition All Digital Standard Edition content Season Pass All the special editions will be available for PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One on August 23 this year. The post Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Collector’s Edition revealed through a new trailer appeared first on .

Eidos Montreal has published a new trailer revealing more details about the story of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The upcoming installment of the cyberpunk-themed action/RPG series is set two years after the events of Human Revolution, in a time where the mechanically augmented people have become outcasts. The protagonist Adam Jensen has become an experienced covert operative working for the Interpol but also working secretly against the Illuminati. He will need to unravel a worldwide conspiracy forced to save...

All Hearthstone Whispers of the Old Gods cards revealed!

22-Apr-2016, 7:44 pm Fyra Frost

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft has become one of the most addictive and popular free collectible card games online. It’s latest expansion, Whispers of the Old Gods will be released in barely a few days, on April 26. During the last few weeks most of the new cards have been revealed but there were quite a few missing to complete the 134 included in the new set. This morning Blizzard Activision has revealed the remaining ones on the official Hearthstone facebook page and through a Live Stream where senior designer Ben Brode along with caster Dan “Frodan” Chou play four games with decks built mainly using cards from the upcoming expansion. Whispers of the Old Gods Live Stream During the stream it’s been also revealed that two quests requiring to win games 2 and 7 games in the new Standard Mode will be up during a special promotional period once the expansion launches, (starting April 26 in North America and April 27 in Europe, Asia and Australia). Those quests will reward each 5 Whispers of the Old Gods booster packs, raising the amount of them that you can get for free to a total of 13! You get 3 packs for login in for the first time during the event, and 10 from those 2 quests. Also, when you open your first Whispers of the Old Gods pack you will get the legendary C’Thun and two Beckoner of Evil! Make sure you get ready to play from next twesday and do not miss that great oportunity to gat all those cards for free! The post All Hearthstone Whispers of the Old Gods cards revealed! appeared first on .

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft has become one of the most addictive and popular free collectible card games online. It's latest expansion, Whispers of the Old Gods will be released in barely a few days, on April 26. During the last few weeks, most of the new cards have been revealed but there were quite a few missing to complete the 134 included in the new set. This morning Blizzard Activision has revealed the remaining ones on the official...

World of Warcraft Legion release date unveiled!

18-Apr-2016, 8:15 pm Fyra Frost

Activision Blizzard has announced the release date for World of Warcraft’s new expansion, Legion. It will launch on August 30 this year. It will be the sixth expansion for the most popular fantasy MMORPG of all times and among other things it features a maximum level increase to 110 and a brand new character class, the Demon Hunter. World of Warcraft: Legion Cinematic Trailer The story of this expansion takes place after the events in Warlords of Draenor. Gul’dan has managed to reopen the tomb of Sargeras in The Broken Isles, and the countless demons and followers of The Burning Legion is focused on summoning the Dark Titan back into our world to raze and ravage Azeroth to their heart’s content. Heroes of the Alliance and the Horde will have to gather and together with the help of Archmage Khadgar master the power of the artifacts of the Titans in an attempt to change the fate of the world. “Legion opens a dark and thrilling new chapter in one of the Warcraft series’ greatest conflicts, and things will never be the same for some of Azeroth’s most iconic heroes and villains,” reads Blizzard statement. “This expansion is loaded with features and content that give players whole new ways to explore the world and customize their heroes. We’re looking forward to sending everyone into battle against the Burning Legion this August.” The post World of Warcraft Legion release date unveiled! appeared first on .

Activision Blizzard has announced the release date for World of Warcraft's new expansion, Legion. It will launch on August 30 this year. It will be the sixth expansion for the most popular fantasy MMORPG of all times and among other things, it features a maximum level increase to 110 and a brand new character class, the Demon Hunter. World of Warcraft: Legion Cinematic Trailer The story of this expansion takes place after the events...

Star Wars Battlefront: Bespin expansion arrives in June

13-Apr-2016, 7:44 pm Fyra Frost

Developer DICE has confirmed today that the second paid expansion for Star Wars Battlefront is coming in June. As you can imagine Bespin expansion will take players to the Cloud City and it features 4 new maps, as well as new blasters, Star Cards and game mode. “You’ll see AT-ATs in Cloud City, take to the skies in Fighter Squadron, and even spend time in a carbonite chamber,” reads the official statement about Bespin. You will also be able to play as two characters from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. They are Lando Calrissian as part of the Rebel Alliance and Dengar, a bounty hunter working for the Empire. Star Wars Battlefront – Outer Rim Gameplay Trailer But not all of the content coming to Star Wars Battlefront is going to be paid. There are also plenty of free content updates on the way the next few months. Those will include new community missions, special Login Events, Hutt Contracts and options for those that would like to enjoy the game offline. You should also pay special attention on May the 4th, because they are celebrating Star Wars Day with cool activities planned for that day. Later this year you will see the third of the planned explansions announced for the game, with the last one arraiving early 2017. You can buy them separatedly or all together as part of the Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass. The post Star Wars Battlefront: Bespin expansion arrives in June appeared first on .

Developer DICE has confirmed today that the second paid expansion for Star Wars Battlefront is coming in June. As you can imagine Bespin expansion will take players to the Cloud City and it features 4 new maps, as well as new blasters, Star Cards and game mode. "You’ll see AT-ATs in Cloud City, take to the skies in Fighter Squadron, and even spend time in a carbonite chamber," reads the official statement about Bespin. You will also be able to...

African fantasy RPG to be released soon

01-Apr-2016, 8:01 pm Fyra Frost

It’s a fact that videogames are played all over the world but you can’t say the same about their developement or the folklore they are based on. Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is one of those rare titles that not only has a story based upon African folklore – a culture and mythology that differs a lot from the ones we are used to find in games – but it is also made by a developer that you have prolly never heard of before, Kiro’o Games, the first videogame developer from Central Africa. The game is a 2D fantasy/RPG action title with hand-drawn graphics that follows the story of Enzo Kori-Odan, the last heir of the family ruling on Zama, in the mythical land of Auronia. Right before his coronation as king and marriage to his love, Erine Evou, he will be ambushed and overthrown, having to embark himself in a quest to recover his throne and save their kingdom. Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan – The awakening Aurion: LotK is the first project from Kiro’o it’s about to be released. They successfully funded it through a Kickstarter campaign that was initially aiming to get 40000€ and even if they didn’t reach all their stretch goals they still managed to get enough for the localization of the game in german and spanish and also to complete the port to Playstation 4. If you consider the lack of video game development in Cameroon and that the studio’s whole staff is self-taught, managing to create a title like this is quite an achievement and good news since it proves that there are still many brilliant gaming possibilities that can break through and find their place. Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is set for release on April 14 2016, published by Plug In Digital. The post African fantasy RPG to be released soon appeared first on .

It's a fact that video games are played all over the world but you can't say the same about their development or the folklore they are based on. Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is one of those rare titles that not only has a story based upon African folklore - a culture and mythology that differs a lot from the ones we are used to find in games - but it is also made by a developer that...

Far Cry Primal receives a free Survivor Mode

30-Mar-2016, 7:30 pm Fyra Frost

Far Cry Primal players will be able to enjoy a new game mode soon. Ubisoft has announced the release of a Survival Mode for their title. It will bring a noticeable increase in the difficulty of the game for those that chose to play it, making Takkar a bit more weaker, enemies more dangerous, beasts harder to tame, and including options like perma-death. You can watch the announcement trailer below. Far Cry Primal – Survivor Mode Announcement “The idea of doing this mode actually started from the team, saying they wanted to create this mode based on feedback they got from the community,” explains Thomas Simon, Far Cry Primal’s game director. “The keystone of that survival mode is the change in the exploration, crafting, and difficulty of the game to make it even more realistic. After that, there are options the player can activate to go further.” The possibility of transforming the exploration of the land of Oros into a more realistic experience will be available for all platforms FREE on April 12th, through a patch that will also add 4k textures to PC. But if you want to take a peek at how the new Survivor Mode for Far Cry Primal looks before that you can watch Ubisoft’s livestream on www.twitch.tv/ubisoft on April 7th at 9:30AM PDT for an in-depth introduction. The post Far Cry Primal receives a free Survivor Mode appeared first on .

Far Cry Primal players will be able to enjoy a new game mode soon. Ubisoft has announced the release of a Survival Mode for their title. It will bring a noticeable increase in the difficulty of the game for those that chose to play it, making Takkar a bit weaker, enemies more dangerous, beasts harder to tame, and including options like perma-death. You can watch the announcement trailer below. ...

The Division looks this good at 60FPS

24-Feb-2016, 8:01 pm Fyra Frost

With the release date for the game getting closer Ubisoft has decided to show everyone a hint of what to expect when you get to play Tom Clancy’s The Division in your PC, (if your machine is powerful enough to handle it of course). They have published a new trailer featuring gameplay footage of the title running at 60FPS. It showcases effects like real time reflection, volumetric fog, illumination or scenery destruction, and it looks impressively realistic and detailed. Tom Clancy’s The Division – 60FPS PC GAMEPLAY They have also created a new web-based with a simulator called Collapse. It’s based on Street Maps and uses NASA open data to calculate how quickly a smallpox mutated virus like the one in the game would hypothetically spread and infect the whole planet starting from your location, detailing the consequences of the epidemic and helping with the inmersion in the game storyline. It’s definitely scary. You can check it by yourself at the official website. Tom Clancy’s The Division is set for launch in barely a couple of weeks. It will be available March 8 for PC, Xbox One, and Playstation 4. The post The Division looks this good at 60FPS appeared first on .

With the release date for the game getting closer Ubisoft has decided to show everyone a hint of what to expect when you get to play Tom Clancy's The Division in your PC, (if your machine is powerful enough to handle it of course). They have published a new trailer featuring gameplay footage of the title running at 60FPS. It showcases effects like real-time reflection, volumetric fog, illumination or scenery destruction, and it looks impressively realistic and detailed. ...

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