Video Games
Combine Magic and Dark Technology in Strategy RPG ‘Dark Envoy’
Polish game developers Event Horizon (no relation to you-know-what, but still cool) have announced ahead of Gamescom their newest game that combines the likes of the Divinity series, X-COM, FTL, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age in Dark Envoy. Dark Envoy is a non-linear RPG that offers open-world exploration, with “an emphasis on tactical turn-based combat layered with lore and strategy”.
The sci-fi story involves the Human Empire fighting for dominance against the remnants of the Old Races. Amidst this clash of technology and magic, Kaela and Kiros aspire to repair their parents’ broken airship in order to travel the world, seeking whatever dungeons, challenges, and riches may come their way.
The title focuses on player choices that affect the world around you, 15 unique character classes, as well as solo and two player co-op. On top of that, Dark Envoy features a mode called Player vs World, where Player 2 acts as the final boss seeking to destroy Player 1 before they become too powerful.
Dark Envoy is coming to PC via Steam, PS4, and Xbox One late 2020, but you can check out a hands-on demo at Gamescom if you’re so lucky to attend.
Video Games
Bullet Heaven Title ‘Yet Another Zombie Survivors’ Launches in Full on August 20 [Trailer]
After sticking around Early Access on Steam for three years, developer Awesome Games Studio has announced that the time has come for their squad-building bullet heaven title Yet Another Zombie Survivors to leave the service and launch in full. That launch will take place on August 20, with the 1.0 launch arriving simultaneously on Steam, GOG, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series, with the Nintendo Switch version following shortly after.
As detailed in the new trailer, version 1.0 is the game’s biggest update yet, including a new Survivor, a new map, and a new game mode.
And, as a way to celebrate the upcoming release, the developer has made their previous title, Yet Another Zombie Defence HD, available to own for free for a limited time. You can add the game to your account from now until July 30, so get clicking.
In Yet Another Zombie Survivors, you’re dropped into a world that’s been overrun by a zombie apocalypse. You’ve had enough, and now you and your team are out to make them pay. Your squad evolves based upon your decisions as you play. Choose to go for a varied set of perks and support skills, or focus on your favorite character to alter their gear and gain their ultimate abilities. Control a lone SWAT soldier, or an entire team of mercenaries armed with a variety of weapons.
If you’re keen to check out the game prior to its launch, you can play the demo that’s currently available on Steam.