FTS: Beamdog's "MythForce" Comes to Consoles, Out of PC Early Access This Fall

Step into a Saturday Morning Cartoon with MythForce™Officially Launching on PC, PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo Switch This Fall

Beamdog and Aspyr’s roguelike action game prepares to exit early access on PC and land on consoles for the first time with two new story episodes and much more!

AUSTIN, Texas  June 21, 2023 — Developer Beamdog and publisher Aspyr have revealed that the roguelike action game MythForce is coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, as well as graduating from early access on the Epic Games Store, this fall. MythForce has a free Steam demo playable now through June 26 as part of Steam Next Fest. Experience gripping first-person combat in a world inspired by the style and adventure of Saturday morning cartoons!



"MythForce is a love letter to the cartoons of my childhood. It's reminiscent of the pure unadulterated fun we had playing together as kids. It was a lofty ambition for our first original IP, but we're extremely proud of how it has continued to grow and evolve throughout development," said Beamdog CEO Trent Oster. “We can’t wait to share our game with the world and immerse our fans old and new in the nostalgic awesomeness that is MythForce.”

MythForce is a roguelike adventure featuring four-player online cooperative multiplayer set in the ever-changing Cursed Lands. Unleash your inner hero in intense first-person combat, wielding legendary weapons and powerful magic in an immersive fantasy dungeon crawl that will test your skills and leave you craving for more.

The official 1.0 launch of MythForce on consoles and PC will feature three episodes (up from one in early access), unlockable difficulty modes for even greater challenges, and an overhaul of the meta-progression system with drop-in/drop-out functionality for online co-op.

Key Features

  • Star in Your Own Saturday Morning Cartoon: Step into a vibrant and colorful world crafted using the classic aesthetics and techniques of the '80s animation era.
  • High Fantasy Swords & Sorcery: Feel the thrill of each swing and the might of each spell as you smite hordes of enemies and emerge victorious in heart-pounding, first-person combat.
  • Deep Roguelike Adventure: Level up as you explore the dungeon, uncovering magical artifacts and upgrades to become even stronger with each playthrough.
  • Play Together with Friends: Team up with friends or meet fellow adventurers online to conquer the Cursed Lands together in co-op mode for up to four players.

 

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FTS: Behind the Scenes of THQ Nordic's "Last Train Home" Trailer (PC)

 

The Train Is Real: A Look Behind the Scenes of Last Train Home’s Riveting Reveal Trailer

BRNO, Czech Republic & VIENNA, Austria – June 15, 2023 – THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games have revealed a new behind-the-scenes video for Last Train Home, the recently revealed survival RTS in which players must lead a group of Czechoslovakian soldiers home in the aftermath of World War I. The video provides a closer look at the creation of the game’s live-action reveal trailer, which aired during the PC Gaming Show and features both real actors (including award-winning Czech actor Karel Dobrý [Mission: ImpossibleA Knight's TaleCarnival Row] as Captain Langer) and game developers acting as soldiers. The trailer also showcases accurate replicas of trains, weapons, clothing and relics from the World War I era.

Last Train Home thrusts players into the grim aftermath of the First World War. As a commander of the Czechoslovak Legion, you'll find yourself trapped in the chaos of civil war in the heart of Russia. Aboard an armored train, you must venture into the unforgiving landscape of Siberia and safely bring your men back home.

In order to accurately represent the time period, the game team partnered with the official Czechoslovak Legionary Community, which operates the “Legiovlak,” a faithful replica of a legionary train from the years 1918-1920, complete with a locomotive, infantry car, workshop, kitchen, ambulance, artillery car and more. The team was able to use the Legiovlak when recording to accurately depict the time when Czechoslovak war operations were taking place on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia.

Last Train Home is developed by Ashborne Games in Brno, Czech Republic, and is coming to PC.

About Last Train Home

The Great War is over - but the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.

Features

  • PICK YOUR BATTLES: Deploy your squad and complete diverse objectives in real-time missions where specialist combat skills, planning, and superior tactics will lead you to victory.
  • EQUIP YOUR SOLDIERS: Level up your men by unlocking new skills and gathering better equipment – discover their stories, assign medals, and help them rise up through the ranks.
  • MANAGE YOUR CREW: Direct your soldiers in their non-combat roles aboard the train. Craft items, heal your wounded, and restore morale for the arduous journey home.
  • UPGRADE YOUR TRAIN: Unlock your armored train’s full potential by upgrading the carriages and locomotive, and oversee important maintenance work to keep it running.
  • JOURNEY THROUGH SIBERIA: Stockpile and trade supplies, make new allies, and overcome crisis after crisis as civil war rages across the vast snowfields of Siberia.
  • BASED ON HISTORICAL EVENTS: Last Train Home is a compelling narrative that portrays the experiences of the Czechoslovak Legion and their valiant fight on behalf of the Entente powers during World War I. You can learn more about the game's historical background on Wikipedia.



Rockstar Games co-founder announces new media company!

 

Dan Houser Announces Absurd Ventures


Dan Houser, the co-founder of Rockstar Games, and former creative director/lead writer of GTA, Red Dead Redemption, and many other games announced a new company. It's not considered a game studio, it's being described as a media company.

What they're going to be doing at Absurd Ventures is creating new IPs on all platforms and formats. Meaning, they're going to be producing live-action experiences, animation, books, graphic novels, scripted podcasts, video games, and other interactive content.

"We are building Absurd Ventures to create new universes and to tell great stories, wherever and however we can," said Dan Houser.

Dan has an impressive catalog under his belt, and I believe this company would make it even better. I think this will also keep the doors of the company open because they're diversifying their offerings.


There are no announcements beyond the mention of the company, but stay tuned.

www.absurdventures.com



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