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Royal Frontier – Epic Turn Based RPG out now onPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Steam PC and Nintendo Switch

Indie publisher Ratalaika Games, in collaboration with Finland developer Woblyware, is delighted to announce the digital release of Royal Frontier  for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Steam PC and Nintendo Switch.

Billed as an epic roguelite styled, light hearted, turned based, strategic adventure it encompasses many exciting experiences and challenges giving it a broader appeal than many other similar games of this genre.

Setting the scene

Settlers are ready to head East, across the perilous continent, through hardships and dangers, in hopes for a better life in the far away land. A group of heroes is tasked to guide the caravan safely through the dangerous continent. Not all succeed. The main goal of the game is to choose the right paths, make the right decisions while making the most of the resources you have available, and guide the settlers safely through the continent. The game also gives players smaller challenges they can try to complete on each run.

Features:

  • Unlock characters and power ups for your next trip
  • Use the gold to buy weapons and equipment
  • Take decisions that can help or hurt your party
  • Turn-based and time-based combat
  • Choose your road wisely

 

The Challenge is set

Each run will be different, and as you play more you will unlock new heroes to try out and more powerful blessings that will push you towards the final boss. 60 optional challenges  that vary from surviving 4 days without taking any damage to hunting down Old Sawtooth, an ancient grizzly living in the heart of the forest.

Royal Frontier has a wide variety of items, spells, heroes and monsters to keep each run interesting. The paths and events the player experiences are randomly chosen for each run, so every time you play the game, it should be a new experience. Combinations of different heroes will require the player to try new tactics and finding the right combination of heroes can be critical for survival.

Get Ready

Before each run the player will get to choose 3 heroes from a total of 6. After that they will choose 3 out of a selection of 48 blessings. Blessings will give the party various buffs that will increase the chances of survival. The party will face a wide variety of monsters along the way. From lowly goblins to powerful ogres. There is also a boss at the end of each area, as well as optional bosses the players can hunt down, in search of greater challenges and rewards.

The length of the game will of course vary greatly depending on the player’s abilities but Royal Frontier has a really nice intuitive feel to ensure fun and immersement into the experience.The game doesn’t end when the player completes one run. Each run is different and the player won’t be able to find all treasures, bosses, or complete all challenges during one run. So the replayability is quite high

Should an Obsessive PC Player Take a Career in Software Engineering?

On one hand, someone with such a keen interest in video games might have the analytical skills and creative thinking necessary for a successful career in software engineering. On the other hand, some might argue that too much time spent playing video games could lead to a lack of focus and dedication in this more serious field. So, what’s the right answer? Let’s find out. 

What Software Engineering Requires

The first thing we should consider is what software engineering entails. It’s not just about knowing how to code – it’s about understanding algorithms, being able to solve complex problems, and having strong analytical skills. It also requires at least an online software engineering degree because with proper education you can better master the knowledge needed. A software engineer needs to be able to think abstractly and see the big picture. They need to be able to understand how the different parts of a system fit together and how they interact with each other. They also need to be able to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable pieces.

Communication Skills Are A Must

In addition to all of this, a successful software engineer needs to be a good communicator. They need to be able to explain their ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and in person. They also need to be able to listen attentively and understand the ideas of others.

The Skills of a Gamer

Now that we know what’s required for a career in software engineering, let’s take a look at some of the skills that a gamer might have. Gamers are often very analytical and good at problem-solving. They’re also typically creative and have strong attention to detail. They often have strong technical skills and are familiar with different coding languages. They’re also usually good at working under pressure and can stay calm under stress.

Are These Skills Transferable?

So, do the skills that gamers have transferred over to a career in software engineering? The answer is yes – many of them do. However, it’s important to note that not all gamers will have all of the necessary skills for software engineering. And, even if they do have the skills, they might not be able to transfer them over to this new field. It’s also worth noting that many of the required skills for software engineering can be learned through proper education and training. It’s ultimately up to the individual to decide whether or not they want to pursue a career in software engineering. If they have the required skills and are willing to put in the hard work, then there’s a good chance they’ll be successful in this field. However, if they’re not dedicated or don’t have the right skill set, then it’s probably not the best career choice for them.

So, someone who is an obsessive PC player could have a successful career in software engineering if they have the right skills and are willing to put in the hard work. However, it’s ultimately up to the individual to decide whether or not this is the right career choice for them.

How Technology Has Reshaped the Sports and Entertainment Industry in Maryland?

Do you still wait for match updates to be read out to you from a newspaper or a magazine? Or you tap your mobile screen, navigate through a channel, and start watching live. Technology has transformed the entire world into a new place. No wonder why the sports industry has seen growing trends in recent years, with so much variation in introductory elements and shaping foundation, mechanisation has completely revolutionised the sports and entertainment industry. 

The world is stuck amid the riddles of the global pandemic and technology has played a vital role in reshaping the connection between the users and developers. The sports industry has seen a magnificent rise in terms of economy as well as user-base. Many technological aspects have been introduced in the domain of sports in Maryland. 

 

  • Better Vision

 

With live streaming content, virtual reality, and augmented reality becoming a boost-up for the online sports platforms, artificial intelligence has piqued its offering for facilitating the user’s experience and enlightening them with a real-time gaming experience. With digital enhancements, it has become easy for users to spend time in their homes with an enhanced virtual experience. You can sit in front of your PCs and install headsets and glasses and take the feel of traditional gaming space. 

 

  • Fantasy Sports

 

Technology has given rise to various fantasy sports that are played virtually by players worldwide. Players make their own teams and participate in imaginary professional sports. With updates in technology, it has become possible for the users to analyse the actual performance of the player and make teams accordingly. This is a new trend growing nowadays with the advancement of tech innovation relating to ongoing matches.  

 

  • Virtual Standing

Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the virtual standing of any sport. Amid the growing online market, any industry be it sports or entertainment cannot sustain itself without online reach and social media coverage. The virtual base needs to be strengthened in order to make a developing future. Big names such as Maryland Fanduel have also collaborated with other giant operating businesses to expand their reach online. Good virtual recognition is very essential in today’s generation, users rely on your social standing more than its traditional base. 

 

  • Easy News Transmission 

 

With technology spreading its innovation and developing trends throughout the world, any news or any event update is ready to be covered just with a tap on your phone or with news on the screen flashing. You don’t have to wait for television or newspaper for story sessions or the latest news updates, all you need to do is get a network connection and start reading the latest news on your smartphones from anywhere anytime. 

 

  • Video Gaming Experience

 

Video gaming has become the newest gaming trend in the online gaming industry. Cloud gaming has facilitated various gaming offers for its new users as well as existing users to play trending video games, live streaming from computers, or streaming devices. These online video games are quite affordable and attractive for the youth, and it’s easy to install on devices or set up on PCs. Technology has helped gamers invest in the modern mechanics of video games. 

 

  • Detailed Information 

With various sports news apps and entertainment websites flourishing, it has become simple to acquire information from the internet. You can simply visit ESPN or any other channel and derive the latest sports information, match scores, athletes’ performance, and whatnot. Similarly, entertainment news is also popular and is forecasted in various channels from where you can gather detailed information and work accordingly. 

 

  • User Engagement on Social Media

 

Social media engagement is a necessity for any online platform to sustain. Youth today are investing most of their time in social media platforms, this can be taken as an advantage. Why not list your social media page amidst your user-profiles and create live sessions, webinars, etc., and engage fans worldwide at a massive scale. Platforms like Twitter uses hashtags to create separate individual content for their fanbase. These little innovative trends in social media help improve fans’ motivation and trustworthiness for a particular firm. 

 

  • Digital Sports Stadiums

 

The traditional sports stadiums are no more simple, they have transformed into smart places with wifi connectivity, seat locators, ticket scanners, online food services, etc., for the spectators. All these digital conveniences give the viewers a completely different in-stadium experience. Probably, the fans would be able to interact with the athletes, play quizzes, and start with live polls in the near future.  

Conclusion

Technology has not left any front unseen or untouched and has completely changed the way the sports industry performed earlier. With the advancement of augmented reality, virtual reality, mobile applications, esports, etc., everything seems so lively and new. Also, the entertainment industry has shifted its base to a completely new generation with new mechanics and efficient solutions. 

 

BenQ Unlocks the World’s First 4LED 4K HDR Gaming Projector for Console Gaming

BenQ, the global leading brand for projectors, launched the X3000i, bringing the finest ever audio–visual performance to a grand projected scale. Gaming scenes are delivered with 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut coverage powered by BenQ’s exclusive CinematicColor™ technology. This is paired with the enveloping treVolo sound system and input lag as low as 4ms, allowing gamers to traverse to open-world games imbued with live realism.

For a truly immersive gaming experience, the X3000i draws gamers deeply into the plot of the game with authentic colors balanced with true 4K UHD, high 3000 ANSI Lumens visual brightness, crisp 500,000:1 super high contrast with Dynamic Black algorithms, 3D readiness, and projector-optimized HDR with HDR10 / HLG support ensuring futureproof visual performance, while the 4LED light source with auto color calibration guarantees years of gaming enjoyment. Furthermore, all of this is combined with the lag-free control that comes from the 4ms response time at 240Hz frame rate.

Adding to the visuals with audio enhancement, the X3000i fully envelopes players in two powerful 5W stereo speakers that are tuned by BenQ’s treVolo audio team and enhanced by Bongiovi DSP (Digital Signal Processor) with Dynamic Stereo Enhancement, offering aural details with more surrounded, three-dimensional game sounds. Audio can be output to an external sound system via HDMI eARC for the ultimate cinematic experience.

The realness of all interactions can be further discovered through role playing, first-person shooter, and sports games as the X3000i is equipped with specially-designed preset game modes. The depth, clarity, definition, and presence of the surrounding deep bass background music, approaching footsteps and clear vocals are emphasized respectively, revealing the true colors the games originally intended to display. These carefully calibrated settings are also applicable in projector models such as the TK700STi and TK700, complementing a full projector lineup that’s dedicated to gaming.

Styled in dynamic design to complement any game room and setup flexibility of 1.3x zoom, 2D keystone, and advanced AV connectivity, the X3000i’s 4LED light source provides over 30,000 hours or 10+ years of vibrant colors and gorgeous gaming quality without the need for lamp replacement. Console gamers who play for hours on end can carefully explore their adventures and show the world who they aspire to be with ease.

The X3000i is available in March. For more information, please visit the X3000i product page or the BenQ Gaming Projector website.

The Serpent Rogue will launch on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, and Xbox Series X|S on 26th April.

Team17 and Sengi Games have today announced alchemy driven action-adventure The Serpent Rogue will launch on PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on 26th April. Embarking on a quest to save the world from a corruption known only as the titular Serpent Rogue, The Warden must utilise each tool at their disposal to cleanse the realm and restore balance to Mount Morbus.

Alchemy is one of the key ingredients in The Serpent Rogue’s gameplay and mastering it will be pivotal to The Warden’s success; collect and research ingredients to unveil their uses, experiment with different mixtures to craft unique potions, and use those concoctions in a variety of ways to progress through the everchanging world. Each action The Warden takes has an effect on the wider world; for instance, if too many items are left littered around an area, rodents will arrive en masse to cause havoc; if bodies are left unburied, ghouls will be lured by their scent leaving death and destruction in their wake.

The Serpent Rogue key features

  • Sandbox roguelike: Explore the mysterious world of The Serpent Rogue; locations and items are randomised by storms that sweep the land
  • Permutations aplenty: Utilise the magic and crafting of alchemy to create new tactics to overcome the many threats and situations created by the Corruption
  • Cause and effect: The Warden’s actions have consequences that can be used to their advantage; but will they become the hero of the tale… or the villain?

Wishlist The Serpent Rogue now on Steam and download the demo. To keep up to date with all the information on The Serpent Rogue please like the game on Facebook, follow it on Twitter and join us on Discord.

BGFG Launches AgencyGMR in Game-Changing Move for Tech and Gamer Brands

Tech, gaming and esports digital publisher By Gamers For Gamers (BGFG) is launching AgencyGMR in February 2022. The full-service digital agency will provide creative, content, and strategic services for brands in the tech, gaming, and hardware industries, with plans to move into the wider consumer electronics market.

As an official TikTok partner, AgencyGMR aims to help brands reach new audiences across the globe via live commerce, playing on BGFG’s existing connections and credibility to attract clients and outpace the competition.

“We bring experience and credibility from our digital publishing arm. With our owned IP we know how to create content that resonates with gaming and hardware audiences,” said Craig Kirkcaldy, AgencyGMR’s Managing Director and COO of BGFG Group.

“With a growing global audience of gamers and hardware enthusiasts, we have unparalleled strategic data and insight…We’re a recognised player within the sector and in our network, putting us in a great position to help brands create content that resonates,” said Roddy Burns, AgencyGMR’s Head of Partnerships.

AgencyGMR also plans to host product experience workshops in its dedicated event space, providing brands with a physical hub to showcase their products. AgencyGMR is also working closely with SODA (School of Digital Arts) at Manchester Metropolitan University, and HOST Salford, to help develop the next generation of industry talent.

BGFG was founded in 2019 by brothers Andrew and Craig Kirkcaldy & William Blears. Today it’s one of the most exciting publishers in the tech and gaming sector, following investment in 2021 from Bill Holroyd – one of the original investors of global appliance firm, AO.com. With this financial backing, paired with a significant global audience, BGFG intends to become one of the leading businesses in the digital publishing and agency space.

BGFG is made up of passionate and experienced gamers and tech lovers, providing unbiased reviews, buyer’s guides, and answers to FAQs, designed to keep its global audience abreast of the latest tech and gaming trends.

Gamigo’s community plants more than 110,000 new trees through Eden Reforestation Projects

gamigo is proud to announce that its community reached another milestone in getting trees planted through its permanent cooperation with Eden Reforestation Projects.

In September 2021, gamigo announced that this partnership would be made permanent and that players could support the nature conservation campaign through its charity website. Between the end of September and December 2021, funds were raised through the generous contributions of gamigo’s community to plant more than 110,000 new trees.

By purchasing the charity packages for select gamigo games, players are rewarded with in-game items. Due to contributions of gamigo players, the planters of Eden Reforestation Projects are able to plant new trees in affected regions of the world and, thanks to this support, receive fair remuneration for their valuable work in return.

The cooperation with Eden Reforestation Projects is part of the initiative of the gamigo group and its parent company MGI to raise awareness for sustainability among its players and to support this through further measures.

Additional activities of gamigo comprise of, among others, maintaining carbon neutrality for the whole group.

More information about the Eden Reforestation Projects and details about the participating games can be found on the charity website. Packages can be purchased for the following games from gamigo:

  • Aura Kingdom
  • Desert Operations
  • Echo of Soul
  • Fiesta Online
  • Grand Fantasia
  • Last Chaos
  • Rift
  • Shaiya
  • Trove
  • Wargame 1942
  • WolfTeam

Players of the above-mentioned titles are encouraged to regularly check in as these packages are expected to change over time.

 

Jagex Partners Signs Deal With Outlier Games To Publish ‘This Means Warp’

Jagex, the leader in developing and publishing deep, community-driven video games, today announced that it has signed a deal with Irish/Canadian indie developer Outlier Games to publish the studio’s inaugural game – the spaceship management roguelike This Means Warp. The game is set to be released on PC via Steam Early Access on March 17th 2022.

Designed with multiplayer and replayability at its core, This Means Warp encourages players to cooperate and think tactically in hectic, real-time space battles, and adopt shrewd strategies as they guide their ship through a hostile, procedurally generated universe. Taking inspiration from roguelikes such as FTL and party games such as the Overcooked series, This Means Warp sees players control crew members onboard a ship, manning different systems, targeting weapons and conducting repairs, and ultimately charting a course through the treacherous void of space.

This Means Warp is the first game to be developed by Outlier Games, an independent studio founded by Paul Froggatt and Matt Rathbun in 2018, based in Dublin, Ireland, and Toronto, Canada. It will be the third game to be published by Jagex Partners, the publishing arm of the British game developer of deep, community-driven games and best known for the RuneScape franchise. Jagex Partners will be providing additional resources, marketing support and its extensive publishing experience throughout This Means Warp’s launch and commercial lifecycle.

Technical director and co-founder of Outlier Games Paul Froggatt said: “We’re incredibly excited to be working with Jagex Partners to bring This Means Warp to market. The scale of support that we’ve been able to draw on in the run up to our Early Access release has really impressed us, not just in terms of the specialised skill sets that the teams at Jagex bring to the table, but how much their support has allowed us to plan for the future of both This Means Warp and Outlier Games as a company. They’ve been nothing but responsive and professional throughout this entire process and we look forward to working closely with them moving forward.”

Phil Mansell, Jagex CEO, said: “When we were first introduced to Outlier Games, we were incredibly impressed with what they’d created in This Means Warp – it combines some of the best aspects of roguelikes with party games in a way that encourages cooperation and has endless replayability. What most stood out to us as a publisher was how Outlier has involved its community at every stage of development so far, putting player feedback at the centre of how the game is made, and influencing the direction its development has taken. As a publisher, it’s a rare pleasure to find a game that resonates with its player base, that can bring that appeal to the wider gaming audience, and that has serious long term commercial opportunity. We look forward to supporting the launch of This Means Warp later this year, and Outlier Games as a developer well into the future.”

More details about This Means Warp can be found on the official Steam Page here, where players can also enjoy a fully playable demo of the game prior to its launch on Steam Early Access later on March 17th 2022.

Safe In Our World Announces First Ever Winter Blues Bundle to support Gamers and their Mental Health

Video Games Mental Health Charity, Safe In Our World in partnership with Fanatical, are proud to announce the upcoming Winter Blues Bundle, featuring a total of thirteen games and two DLCs with all proceeds going towards further supporting the charities endeavours. Available exclusively via the dedicated partner Fanatical the bundle, worth over £200 / $250, will be available to purchase on February 4, 2022.

At its core, Safe In Our World believes that video games can provide an excellent medium to improving mental health, whether this is through personal adventures, group missions, or everything in between. This is of significant importance throughout the winter months where, in the UK alone, around 13 in 100 people experience the Winter Blues, up to 6 in 100 people are thought to have Seasonal Affective Disorder, and the effects of reduced sunlight throughout the post-festive season are particularly detrimental to our overall mental health and wellbeing. Therefore, each unique game within the bundle has been meticulously selected to inspire and support gamers throughout this challenging season.

The upcoming Safe In Our World Winter Blues Bundle features thirteen games and two DLCs kindly provided by the charities Level Up Partners. The bundle offers players a welcome escape from reality during this difficult time of the year for mental health and wellbeing:

  • Dragons: Dawn of New Riders by Outright Games
  • Adventure Time: Pirates of Enchiridion by Outright Games
  • Payday 2 by Starbreeze
  • GRIP: Combat Racing by Caged Element / Wired Productions
  • E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure by Storm in a Teacup
  • Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure by Curve Games
  • Red Faction: Geurrilla Re-Mars-tered by Deep Silver
  • Eastside Hockey Manager by SEGA x Sports Interactive
  • Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition by THQ Nordic
  • Pure Pool by Ripstone
  • The Persistence by Firesprite Ltd
  • The Ship: Remasted by Blazing Griffin
  • Portal Knights by 505 Games
  • DLC Fall Guys: Collector’s Pack by Mediatonic
  • DLC Fall Guys: Popstar’s by Mediatonic

Proceeds from the Winter Blues Bundle will go towards providing Mental Health training, supporting future initiatives from Safe In Our World, and extending the charities Level Up Mental Health Programme, which seeks to challenge all companies within the video games industry to unite and commit to positive change, ensuring safe and supporting work environments in regards to employees mental health, and eliminating the stigma surrounding those living with mental health conditions.

“We are enormously thankful to our Level Up partners for their contribution to this bundle, the support for Safe In Our World from the videogame industry has been huge.” Said Sarah Sorrell, Charity Manager of Safe In Our World. “We hope that this bundle can offer players a true escape from reality throughout the winter season where so many people struggle with their mental health. We truly believe that video games can be force for good, a positive light in the darker days, and this selection of games helps to prove that.”

The Winter Blues Bundle launches on Fanatical on February 4, 2022, with thirteen games and two DLCs for $8.99 with all proceeds supporting Safe In Our World.