Noct, a 2D top-down multiplayer survival horror game that blends arcade combat with RPG survival elements has recently met and exceeded its Kickstarter funding goal of $20,000 CAD and has been Greenlit on Steam.
The game's bleak world is rendered in a unique art style utilizing a high-contrast thermal camera viewpoint, giving it an almost surreal sense of detachment. Visually, Noct reminds me a bit of Teleglitch, but with a much more eerie and claustrophobic atmosphere.
I have to admit, when initially viewing the footage in the trailer I wasn't overly impressed. I thought the game had a unique look and would probably cater to my penchant for top-down shooters, but once I saw the some of the larger enemy types, I was hooked.
Toronto-based developer Chris Eskins has stated that the creature designs were inspired both by the eldritch monstrosities of Lovecraftian literature and the giant boss creatures from classic games like Gradius and Contra. If you'd like to get a closer look at the beasties you'll be facing off against in motion, make sure to have a look at the game's Imgur page. Note the little details like the heat signatures coming off the spent brass.
At the time of this writing there is no footage of the game being played available to share with you, but I've contacted the developer and we should be posting something in the very near future. In the meantime, have a look at the the prototype trailer and let us know what you think.
The final season of The Legend of Korra starts streaming this Friday, summing up one of the best shows currently on television. If you haven't been watching the sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender, we have a few reasons why you should hop on this series.
It's hard not to get pumped while watching Korean shoutcasters comment League of Legends matches—they're just so freakin' excited! You don't even have to play League of Legends to appreciate the hype.
Microsoft's monthly tinkering with the Xbox One's system software will produce something special in October, as the console will at long last offer the kind of distinct, smartly-designed system-wide functionality that could make rival console-makers jealous.
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare has already done right by its users by providing good post-launch support via free downloadable content, and it is continuing on that path with tomorrow's Legends of the Lawn update.
The DLC features a host of character variants that add options to both sides of play. Additionally, a new mode called Taco Bandits is included, which is described as capture the flag, but with tacos instead of flags.
Legends of the Lawn should release for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One tomorrow, at the low price of zero dollars. You can't argue with that.
Check out Dragon Age: Inquisition character creation and more, live on Twitch. The stream, also showing off fresh gameplay features and a new in-game area, kicks off at 1 PM Eastern time. You can watch it live over at BioWare's Twitch channel.
Playable Magneto? Sure, I can see that making sense. Playable Loki? That's a bit of a stretch. Making the main villain of Marvel Heroes 2015 a playable hero? That's just nuts.
From Iris to Nitro to Nintendo DS, the dual-screened "developer system" went through hell and high drop tests before becoming what it's known as today — the predecessor to the 3DS.
