Phoenix Games has acquired live operations firm PopReach Games India.
09.04.2024 - 20:05 / gameranx.com
In 2022, Loric Games was founded by Brian Johnson, Ray Soto, and Rob Denton–all former pros at Mythic Entertainment. The team formerly worked on hit titles like Ultima Online, Warhammer Online, and Star Wars: The Old Republic, and fans have been waiting to see what could be coming from the fledgling company. We now have our answer: Echoes of Elysium.
A brief trailer has been released, showing off the unique world the game inhabits.
The game is described as “an aerial exploration and survival game, set in the procedural world of Elysium. Dive into the enchanting world of Elysium, where ancient mechanisms coexist with serene skies and breathtaking landscapes. From towering clockwork structures to forgotten ruins, every corner of Elysium holds secrets waiting to be unearthed.”
Echoes of Elysium will seemingly have multiplayer capabilities, with players able to work alone or with friends to build a fleet of airships and fight against airborne enemies.
Johnson had plenty to say about the new game around the time of Loric’s founding.
“We’re building a game that’s more than just eating berries, punching trees, and building thatch huts. We all love playing games with heroic stories,” he said.
“Through our long history of developing games, we’ve bought into the idea that good storytelling can set a game apart. The survival experience can be much more impactful with the right blend of story and open-world gameplay mechanics.”
Echoes of Elysium will be released on PC and no release date has been confirmed. It is now available to wishlist on Steam.
Phoenix Games has acquired live operations firm PopReach Games India.
Gigabyte has introduced the Aorus CO49DQ, a new QD-OLED gaming monitor, in India. The 49-inch monitor sports an extra-wide curved QD-OLED display with 5120 x 1440 pixel resolution and a high refresh rate of 144Hz ideal for gaming. Gigabyte claims that the Aorus CO49DQ comes with AI-powered features, two five-watt speakers, and a three-year warranty. The new gaming monitor will be available to buy in India starting April 31.
Xbox Game Pass is making four more games available to subscribers, including a day-one launch title and three additions for Core members. Xbox Game Pass Core, which launched in September 2023, replaced Xbox Live Gold and did away with the two free games subscribers received each month. Instead, for the same price, Core offers a catalog of more than 25 games for members to enjoy at their leisure, and the selection of titles changes about two to three times per year.
As the calendar continues its ceaseless onward march, Epic has announced its next batch of weekly Epic Games Store freebies, which this time look very much like Cold War shooter Industria and post-apocalyptic RPG bundle Lisa: Definitive Edition.
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According to everyone’s favorite dataminer Billbil-kun, the next two free games coming to the Epic Games Store are Industria and Lisa: The Painful Definitive Edition. The titles will be available from April 25 until May 2 and will replace The Big Con and Town of Salem 2.
Nintendo has broadcast its latest Indie World presentation, giving players a look at 17 upcoming indie games.
There are 25 games leaving the PlayStation Plus subscription service next month, including some of the best Final Fantasy games.
Video game subscription services are fantastic for those of us who are fed up with spending $70 on new games, not to mention the opportunity they provide to catch up on your backlog without having to buy even more games. The downside is relying on a service to have the games you want to play, and even worse, as PlayStation Plus has demonstrated this week, games leaving the service with little warning. PlayStation quietly confirmed 25 games will be leaving its PS Plus library next month, and a significant chunk of them are big Final Fantasy titles.
Home, Planet & Hunters is the latest RPG from Black Pearl Games, the developers who brought us the gritty street action in Brutal Street 1 & 2. With the new game, they’re taking us through the ruins of a world called ‘The Ring’ where you’ll gather a crew of hunters to defend your home.
Harold Halibut, a unique narrative game developed by Slow Bros. is releasing day one on Xbox Game Pass, and subscribers will also be able to upgrade for free to Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition. Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass continues to offer an appealing library of games for members to enjoy, and the selection changes every month as new titles are added and others are removed.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has won the award for best game at the 2024 BAFTA Awards.