Malevolence is the upcoming game from the independent studio Visual Outbreak and it appears to be a fantastical game set in a procedurally generated universe. And by universe, I mean that nearly every aspect of the games world is generated as needed by the game.
The developer hopes to have as much of the game generated procedurally as possible, this means that everything from characters and items, right down to the tree-life will be generated using mathematic algorithms and smart programming. Hopefully this creates a unique play experience for all players, as well as a game that continues to be interesting.
Mechanically the game is going to be a first-person turn-based combat game as the developer wants this to feel like classic games from the 90s era and the like. The developer explains it like this –
HOW IS THE GAME BOTH TURN-BASED AND FIRST PERSON?
The gameplay is very similar to the classic first person RPGs of the early to mid nineties, such as the Might & Magic series and Eye of the Beholder. The player stands in a richly detailed, 3D world using all of the latest technology, but movement is done across an invisible grid, meaning that when you take a step, you step forward one meter, and when you turn, you turn 90 degrees at a time. There are, however, moments where you are free to break out of this movement paradigm, such as the freelook option.
Most interestingly though, is the development blog about the game. It is here that the developers talk to fans about the development process behind the game and other kinds of related chatter.
Be sure to check out the game (in development) here, and the blog here.
Note: As a huge fan of games like the Might and Magic series (VII and VIII were my favorites, unfortunately my portable HDD with my game files died (like seriously it took me 3-4 hours of ejecting and closing my CD tray to get my old scratched and beat up discs to read)) I am pretty excited for this game, and the following screenshot and trailer will show you why.
Update: We’ve recently found out that the developers have an IndieGoGo account to help fund their game. You can check that out here.
The sequel to IUGO’s popular Animal Academy game for the iOS is now available on the iTunes app store. The sequel is titled Animal Academy: Summer Camp and as you can imagine features a Summer Camp setting and will like it’s predecessor contain adorable little critters for you to play with.
You can pick up the title for the steal price of absolutely honest to goodness FREE, in the iTunes app store here.
IUGO have also uploaded a launch trailer for the title which can be seen below. Be sure to download the game and let us know what you think of Animal Academy: Summer Camp in the comments section below.
Defense of the Ancients Clone, Plants War for the iOS, now has a new trailer to draw in new players. This free to play game is now on the app store for players to grab and play whenever they please. The game will also be playable on all iOS enabled devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod).
To quote the video –
Dryad Forest is under attack! Help Plant Champion Leafy defend against the invading animal force. Available now on the App Store: http://bit.ly/plantswar0308
The game itself looks fairly interesting, it’s just too bad that there are so many other DOTA clones out there vying for the same audience. Fortunately this one of the only DOTA clones for the iOS, making this ideal for DOTA players on the go.
While we may not have a narrower release window for the Wii U besides sometime around the “year-end season,” it appears that Darksiders 2 will be a launch title when Nintendo finally chooses to release their brand new system. Those who want to play Darksiders 2 on the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 won’t have to wait as long as that however as the title will be released for those platforms on June 26th.
This information comes from Hayden Dalton, the lead designer at Vigial Games, as he sat down with an interview with Digital Spy. In this interview he stated “That’s been very interesting to see what those guys are doing, and they’re making efforts to make sure we do use it in more than a slapdash way. It’s basically the core game, but then with added abilities to do certain things that you can’t do on the other consoles.” He went on to give a few examples such as changing equipment instantly with a tap of the controller among other things.
If, for whatever reason, you decide that you don’t want to stare at your GameCube as it collects dust in your closet or on your entertainment center then you better hurry, GameStop will soon stop accepting trade-ins of the GameCube console as well as all GameCube games and accessories.
Well, not like they would give you much of for anything GameCube related as it is. You could probably recycle all the metal inside the system and get more than they would offer but alas it is the end of an era for a system when GameStop no longer accepts the used products.
Releasing a demo for a highly anticipated title is always a bonus for both developers and fans. Fans have a chance to try out the demo and get a taste of what they can expect and developers can look at the demo feedback and make tweaks to the game if it is still under development. However this time around it seems that fans were a bit too die hard for Tecmo Koei’s Dead or Alive 5 demo.
neoGAF user Sectus has apparently dug through the source code in the Dead or Alive 5 demo and found alternate costume data that was hidden within the game. This alternate costume data revealed a rather long list of fighters, each with six costumes each. A slew of returning fighters and fan favorites make up the roster as well as two new names, Mila and Rig. Also revealed in this list are two more Virtua Fighter characters, Sarah Bryant and Pai Chan.
The full list can be seen below but this is subject to change and can be seen as a rumor at the moment as Tecmo Koei is currently tight lipped about this reveal.
Mass Effect 3’s ending has made plenty of people angry and perhaps one small reason for this is because they couldn’t finish the trilogy off with their original Shepard they created back in Mass Effect 1. Well… I’m sure there are other reasons but being that I have yet to finish the title, spoilers will be shot.
However BioWare Community Coordinator Chris Priestly has revealed that the face import problem that has plagued people trying to transfer their Shepard created in ME1 into ME3 in the next patch. Currently there is no release date for this patch but it has been submitted for certification to EA, Microsoft and Sony.
MMORPG Runes of Magic is gearing up to release its fifth chapter come June. Titled Fires of Shadowforge, this chapter will add in a new race of dwarves with new arcane classes of Sorcerer and Champion from which to choose. In addition to the new race and classes, there will also be new zones with all new dungeons.
The new race, from where the chapter receives its name, is the Shadowforge Dwarves. Having been banished beneath the Taborea after a dispute, the chapter deals with their reemergence and should show off how different the Shadowforge Dwarves are from the Fireboot Dwarves after their stint beneath the surface.
The Shadowforge having focused on runecraft, channeling spiritual energy, and extensive use of dark elements, should bring a whole new twist to their their classes. Expect more information to come out as June draws closer.
Here we are again, MasterAbbott is back for this week’s iOS Game Suggestions. If you missed out on last week’s suggestions, click on the links below and check what cool games you should be picking up for your iOS along with the introduction and disclaimer on how my suggestions work, as I’m not going through the same old intro every week. (suggestions 1 has the disclaimer)
What I’ve also introduced is video game play footage (if it’s possible) on some of the iOS games I’ve suggested, you can check this out at the bottom of the article. Currently video game play footage for this week’s suggestions are not available, check back in a few days there will be some more added. For now, if you jump into previous suggestions there are a few videos to check out.
THE BIRDS HAVE LANDED! – BYE BYE PRODUCTIVITY!
Once again it’s been a great week on iTunes, so many amazing games were released, this week I’ve suggested a total of 21 great quality titles. As always for this week’s suggestions are all new titles that you should also take a look at to spend your hard earned iTunes cash / time on. This week I’ve focused on all three categories FREE, 99c and over 99c titles. These games are all well worth taking a look at.
For The Cheapskates – FREE GAMES
MASTERABBOTT’S FREE GAME PICK OF THE WEEK
Shoot Many Zombies – Price : FREE – Publisher – Zxh Games. (Shoot ManyZombies is a cross-action adventure game with a strong focus on Resident Evil. It will bring you to a new world of shock and terror. Main Game Features include, Three roles to choose from. Each role has their own unique skills and abilities. More than 30 kinds of weapons. Each weapon has its own distinct property. A variety of accessories to match your favorite weapons. They not only enhance the properties, but also change the shape of weapons into awesome weapons. Plus much more.) runs on iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Streetfood Tycoon – Price : FREE – Publisher – Kuyi Mobile. (Ever dreamed of owning your own food cart business? Now you can! From the makers of the award-winning game Card Drop, comes the most exciting resource and time management game in the App Store. Sell a variety of the world’s most popular streetfood–from french fries to fishballs–and work your way towards becoming the next Streetfood Tycoon!) runs on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Dragon Zuma HD – Price : FREE – Publisher – Logic Ball. (The game is adapted from the classic Zuma game. One dragon comes to the country. When the dragon eats a fire ball, he will destroy the country. The player plays the role as a frog to spit out fire balls. Let’s stop the dragon and save the country.) on iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Super Tiny Flight – Price : FREE – Publisher – XARDIRA Games. (An addictive, fun and simple accelerometer controlled game. Fly through the skies and collect those coins like a mad man! Great little casual pick up and play game that will give you that quick fix while you’re waiting for the bus or in line waiting to be served.) on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Multiplayer Quiz Whiz Video Games – Price : FREE – Publisher – Blue Diamond Gaming. (Take turns answering five questions with your friends about your favorite video games and gaming systems! Once you answer your questions, your friend has to answer the same five. Whoever gets the best score wins the round; best of five rounds wins the match! You’ll receive notifications when it’s your turn, so take your time and play at your own pace! You can practice your trivia knowledge in between turns by playing the packs individually to place on our leaderboards. .) runs on iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
Kokoros: Are We All At The Same Pace Now? – Price : FREE – Publisher –Studio Pangea. (Discover the fascinating world of Kokoros! Help these peculiar characters to understand each other, and challenge your senses in this incredible game of visual speed. Are we all at the same pace now? Features: 4 Worlds full of excitement. 84 Challenging levels. 5 Questions that will push your senses to the limit. Unlock up to 12 new Kokoros. Customize your game at Kokoros HQ!) runs on both iPhone & iPad. GET IT NOW FOR FREE
For The Bargain Hunters – 99c Games
MASTERABBOTT’S 99c PICK OF THE WEEK
Angry Birds Space – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Rovio Mobile Ltd. (After a giant claw kidnaps their eggs, the Angry Birds chase it into a wormhole and find themselves floating in a strange new galaxy – surrounded by space pigs! Luckily the Angry Birds have super powers of their own… Angry Birds Space features 60 interstellar levels on planets and in zero gravity, resulting in spectacular gameplay ranging from slow-motion puzzles to lightspeed destruction. With regular free updates, new in-app purchases, brand new birds, brand new superpowers, and a whole galaxy to explore, the sky is no longer the limit! ) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
rComplex – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Interwave Studios B.V. (From the minds of Roger Hicks and Brian Terwilliger comes the retelling of this classic indie title.
Outrun the darkness in a surreal world that pushes the envelope of visual fidelity on Retina devices. Puzzle out your past, decide on your uncertain future as you collect clues, and unlock chapters of this haunting story to its climatic conclusion. Featuring unique, spectacular music and breathtaking vistas, rComplex is a fully narrated interactive journey through the end of the world as you know it. Are you up to the challenge? ) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOWCHECK OUT OUR REVIEW FOR RCOMPLEX HERE
Soul Tamer KIKI – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Minoraxis. (A new, beautifully rendered action RPG from the makers of the highly acclaimed “Exitium: Saviors of Vardonia”. This cutely styled and wonderfully crafted RPG gives you the chance to utilize the powers of different creatures in your fight against a monstrous, re-awaking force of evil. The land has been at peace for fourteen years, since the defeat and banishment of the Demon King. Young KiKi’s parents, who were among the group of legendary Heroes that went to face the Demon King, never returned. ) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Save My Telly – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Behold Studios. (Save My telly is an action puzzle game where you need to stack materials and use skills to protect a TV set from natural disasters, such as wind, rain, earthquake, meteors, grasshoppers, aliens and others. This game has its own way of creating an endless gameplay, with amazing physics interaction, challenging objectives, stars, different levels, exciting items to unlock and skills to use. A tons of content and updates to come. Watch the video, and be amazed with the fun!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Super Lemonade Factory – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Shane Brouwer. (Post World War II, a region in political turmoil. Andre’s father offers to give him his lemonade factory – but on one condition; he and his wife, Liselot, must journey through the entire factory, a task that is easier said than done. Andre and Liselot must combine their unique abilities to make it through each room together. Along the way they’ll meet a cast of characters including the foreman, the chef, a food inspector and a general who wants the factory to supply drinks to the military, now engaged in a new war. .) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Node.Hack – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – 4gency. (You are a digital warrior on the front lines, cracking the world’s toughest computer systems for profit. Your one goal: Hack the Planet! Infiltrate secure servers, nab your payload, destroy the AI enemy and escape before the network self-destructs. The digital vaults that hold the worlds’ millions are your playground in this unique action/strategy game.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Monster Tamer – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Sky Carpenter Digital Ent. (Chaos spreads over the earth. Savage monsters run wild. A once peaceful village collapses under the turmoil. All hope is lost… But wait…a brave young monster tamer survives. Those he cannot tame, he must destroy. He is a monster’s worst enemy, and the world’s only hope… Let the adventure begin! Control the tamer through mystical zones and face off with many monsters in battle adventures.During battle, monsters you don’t slaughter can be captured to become the tamer’s personal attack force. Capture as many types of monsters as possible for a complete collection! .) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Light The Flower – Price : $0.99 – Publisher – Chillingo Ltd. (This one’s gonna grow on you…
Guide the light to the sleeping flowers to wake them up in this beautiful, clever, and fun puzzle game. Use mirrors to bounce the light around—you’ll need to use your head to get all three stars an each level! FLOWER POWER! Guide the light from the window to the flowers using a variety of objects including mirrors, colored lenses, and torches! Make sure you guide the correct color of light to the corresponding plant otherwise they’ll never wake up!) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOWCHECK OUT OUR REVIEW FOR LIGHT THE FLOWER HERE
For The Millionaires – All games over $0.99
Allied Force 1945– Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Touch Infinite. ( Are you a top gun of flight shooting game? Are you dreaming of driving the most famous aircraft of WW2 to fight in the sky? Allied Force 1945 HD takes you back to the battlefield of WW2. There are more than 80+ kinds of real models of weapons in WW2. All buildings are destroyable!) runs on iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW )
Swordigo– Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Touch Foo. (Run, jump and fight your way through a vast world to defeat the spreading corruption. A Great adventure, Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters. Gain experience and level up your character. MAGIC AND SWORDS Find powerful weapons, items and spells to defeat your enemies. Dynamic lighting – Venture into gloomy caves and dungeons illuminated by the atmospheric dynamic lighting system.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Midnight Mysteries: Haunted Houdini– Price : $6.99 – Publisher – Mumbojumbo. (Famed illusionist Harry Houdini knew he wouldn’t escape death forever. When he promised his wife that he would try to reach her from the afterlife, it was seen as the ultimate stunt. But after years of séances, Bess was never able to reach Harry in this life or the next, and her spirit has come to you in a final plea to reunite her with her partner! Digging deeper into Houdini’s past, you’ll find bitter rivalries and interview Harry’s closest friends and his staunchest critics. Consult famous friends like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and rival Thurston the magician, while you solve puzzles and track Houdini’s ties to a super secret society. ) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Hunters 2– Price : $5.49 – Publisher – Rodeo Games. ( Get ready to start your epic journey building the best team of Bounty Hunters in the Galaxy. Hunters 2 brings you a new awesome single player campaign mode as well as the daily missions that made the first installment sell over 600,000 copies, and receive 5 star ratings & a score of 84 on Metacritic last year! New to Hunters 2: Single player campaign mode, 100’s of new weapons and armour options, New environments, New enemy types.) runs on iPhone & iPad. BUY NOW
Diamond Jones: Devil’s Contract– Price : $3.99 – Publisher – Game Factory Interactive. ( Diamon Jones, a famous archaeologist, decided to forget about the endless travels, excavations and ancient artifacts, going so far as to open a small restaurant in Paris. It was a simple and peaceful life until one unforgettable day, when a suspicious man appeared in Jones’ restaurant. The visitor was pursued by a strange man dressed as Elvis Presley. ) runs on iPad. BUY NOW
AstroWings2– Price : $1.99 – Publisher – Playbean. (World-class sound, detailed graphics, and spectacular effects AstroWings2 !!- Combat: Touch and move
Just touch the screen to move your fighter in the desired direction. Switch weapons/Use items: Touch the corresponding buttons. Touch the icons on the left and right side of the screen to use items or switch weapons. Features 13 stages of increasing difficulty level, Various enemy units, 4 upgrade levels and 8 different weapons, World-class sound, detailed graphics, and spectacular effects, 4 different difficulty modes, Boss battle in the final 13th stage plus much more.) runs on iPad & iPhone. BUY NOW
The Keep Of The Lich-Lord HD– Price : $4.99 (Publisher – Megara Entertainment (Vognar Keep has fallen to a deadly foe. The safety of the northern continent of the Fabled Lands is threatened once more by the forces of Evil! After two centuries of peace the dark necromancer, Lord Nydaedus of Hagor, has returned from the grave to rekindle the flames of war in league with the Reavers, pirates of the Unnumbered Isles, and with his own legions of foul undead warriors. YOU are a mercenary, battle hardened and cunning. You will need all your skills if you are to penetrate Vognar Keep and destroy the threat to the land.) – runs on iPad. BUY NOW
There you have it folks, these games should keep you busy for quite some time. I’ll be back next week for another dose of iOS goodness, in the meantime if anyone would also like to suggest their own suggestions, please feel free to share them in the comments section below, or join the discussion in the forums.
The legendary King Of Fighters franchise has made it’s way onto the Android video game marketplace for mobile. The release is a worldwide release according to the press-release released by SNK for their platform G-Gee.
The game will feature five modes of play within the game. These modes are: Team Battle, Single Battle, Endless Mode, Challenge Mode and training mode. Each of these game modes sound just as they are – with team being battles between multiple characters, challenge mode being a mode full of challenges and the like.
Enjoy the complete KOF experience on your Android devices!
From art direction to gameplay, THE KING OF FIGHTERS Android brings the complete KOF experience to the Android platforms. The gorgeous graphics of the world-famous fighting series have been faithfully recreated, taking full advantage of the latest Android hardware. The use of the Virtual Pad/Joystick perfectly reproduces KOF’s controls, creating a simple, user-friendly play-style to easily perform special moves and combinations.
Be sure to check out the app from the app store from Google, here. The game presently sells at ~$5.80.
