Announced at TennoCon 2022, Soulframe is set in a “mirror universe” of Warframe, but with its own distinct identity. Drawing inspiration from Princess Mononoke and The NeverEnding Story, the game explores a world torn between industry and nature. You will explore Midrath, a living, breathing land where the very ground shifts beneath their feet. Procedural caves, twisted rivers, and whispering trees suggest an environment that reacts to your presence.

Creative Director Geoff Crookes insists Soulframe isn’t a soulslike tile, they are not chasing Elden Ring. But the combat takes notes from the genre, with dodges, parries, and a lock-on system. You can throw swords like boomerangs, summon giant wolves, or petrify enemies with nature magic. Three skill trees (Courage, Grace, Spirit) let you build a tank, a nimble fighter, or a spellcaster wielding fire and earthquakes.

Digital Extremes is building Soulframe the same way they made Warframe, through open, gradual development. The current pre-alpha started in late 2023 for select players, with plans to expand testing in 2025. The game isn’t on Steam yet because Digital Extremes wants to update it quickly without platform restrictions. Soulframe will be free-to-play and will likely use fair monetization (mostly cosmetics).

The MMO space is competitive, with big games like Final Fantasy XIV and new releases like Throne and Liberty. Soulframe’s slower, melee-focused combat could help it stand out, but it needs a strong story and engaging content to avoid New World’s mistakes. Right now, Soulframe is only available through its own launcher, not Steam.

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As a true pirate saga, Crosswind arms you with an extensive arsenal, from devastating cannons for long-range attacks to guns and sabers for intense deck combat. More importantly, the game features an impressive fleet of ships, from versatile frigates to swift cruisers, each with unique characteristics and tactical uses. At the heart of Crosswind lies a refined survival experience, you’ll explore vibrant, diverse biomes, gather resources, and unleash your creativity in building and crafting.

The MMO elements enhance the experience, offering hours of adventure alongside the main story. You can play solo or join a crew to fight for dominance, take part in faction wars, test your skills in endgame PvE and PvP challenges, and forge alliances, or betray others in pursuit of power. Interestingly, trading, raiding, and combat will play a central role in the game, with various updates and expansions planned to expand the world further.

Crosswind is going to be available for PC via Steam.

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The currently available playtest on Steam offers over 30 hours of content, including 14 dungeons to explore and unique bosses to battle. By collecting loot, gear, and abilities, players can build their own “runner” and customize them to match their preferred playstyle. For those seeking an extra challenge, Corrupted Dungeons provide progressively harder encounters with even greater rewards.

Wyld Land stands out with intense, projectile-filled combat, where mastering enemy attack patterns and dodging bullets is essential. Players can use a variety of weapons, including guns, cannons, and lasers, to survive. The game is designed for both solo play and real-time co-op, with dedicated servers ensuring smooth gameplay even during the most intense moments.

However, death in Wyld Land is not the end. While gear is lost upon death, permanent upgrades known as Echoes allow players to gradually grow stronger and better prepared for future attempts.

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Set on a 50-square-kilometer Soviet-era island called Tartarus, Pioner combines elements from classic sci-fi and survival stories, drawing inspiration from works like Roadside Picnic and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The wasteland is divided into sectors, with the harshest zones offering high-risk, high-reward gameplay. You can expect fierce battles, both against other humans and the island’s mutated creatures, while gathering valuable resources and artifacts.

Artifacts are rare energy bundles scattered throughout the island, offering immense power but potentially causing chaos in the wrong hands. These cosmic phenomena add a layer of mystery and danger, creating conflicts among Tartarus’s factions. You can choose to align with groups like the Source Conglomerate or the paramilitary Brigade, completing missions to earn rewards and improve relationships.

The game boasts a variety of modes, from PvE raids and world bosses to PvPvE extraction missions reminiscent of Escape from Tarkov. Survival mechanics will also play a key role, with players needing to manage rest, nourishment, and resources. Weapon customization is extensive, featuring anomaly-enhanced gear like rifles with melting bullets or landmines that explode with deadly precision.

This title will be available for PC via Steam, Xbox and PlayStation.

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Legacy: Steel & Sorcery brings a fresh take on RPG and MMO PvP, combining traditional fantasy action with engaging multiplayer combat. Set in the mystical realm of Mithrigarde, players will face ancient evils while battling other heroes to claim treasures in a world shrouded in fog.

You can choose from classic fantasy classes and embark on epic battles against goblins, ogres, and more. You'll also need to secure the spoils and return safely to Stonehaven, where you can rest, upgrade, and prepare for their next journey.

Notorious Studios is excited to bring their vision to players, drawing on their experience from World of Warcraft to create something new: “We think we have something special here and can’t wait to share it with more players”, said CEO Chris Kaleiki.

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The investment is led by NetEase Inc and Behold Ventures, with contributions from key figures like Jonas Antonsson, Ólafur Andri Ragnarsson, and Stefan Lindeberg. Led by CEO Colin Cragg and CTO Enno Rehling, Blue Scarab Entertainment aims to create a unique MMORPG using Unreal Engine 5. The game will combine cozy exploration, true-crime elements, and horseback riding in a story-driven experience.

The team includes experienced developers like Craig Morrison, Guillaume Lhoyer, and Ashley Nicollette. They bring a wealth of experience from their previous roles at DICE, Blizzard Entertainment, Funcom, and Arrowhead Game Studios.

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Throne and Liberty emphasizes social interaction, encouraging you to join guilds and engage with each other. Guild interactions and alliances are central to the game, offering you the chance to participate in epic PvE and PvP battles. One standout feature is the Castle Siege, which can accommodate thousands of players simultaneously, creating large-scale, dynamic battles.

Throne and Liberty emphasizes social interaction, encouraging you to join guilds and engage with each other. Guild interactions and alliances are central to the game, offering you the chance to participate in epic PvE and PvP battles. One standout feature is the Castle Siege, which can accommodate thousands of players simultaneously, creating large-scale, dynamic battles.

Now, the question arises: should you be excited about this game? According to players who have played it early, the game is quite challenging, with low drop rates for essential items, making progression frustrating. Additionally, the game favors large guilds, making it difficult for solo players or small alliances to compete for significant rewards, similar to Pax Dei. Furthermore, the lack of variety in skills and weapons leads to repetitive builds, and the mastery system is overly linear.

On the other hand, the game looks fantastic and runs well, even with a large number of players on screen. The combat system is engaging and more enjoyable than many other tab-target systems. Additionally, there are various events, world bosses, and dungeons that are said to provide plenty of activities for players.

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For context, Tarisland is being developed by Locojoy, responsible for the game’s development and core mechanics. Tencent, a major Chinese multinational conglomerate known for its extensive involvement in the tech and gaming industries, is the main backer of Tarisland, providing financial support and additional resources for the game’s development.

Popular YouTuber Asmongold recently posted a video on his channel where he discussed with Spid what exactly happened. The drama has, in fact, sparked mixed opinions. You can hear one part of the story in the video, but there has been no official statement from the developers or Tencent to hear their part of the story. Instead, a volunteer moderator had to speak on their behalf. On various social media platforms like Reddit (let’s face it, can we really trust Reddit?), people are saying things like this:

To begin with, the game promises never to sell players attribute-enhancing items. The creators of this game firmly believe that “pay-to-win has no place in the gaming world.” Instead, the game will focus on organic player growth, encouraging skill and strategy development without relying on excessive spending. Asmongold mentions a video Spid made six months ago, criticizing Tarisland for becoming pay-to-win. Interestingly, after Spid’s video, the developers rolled back some changes. Spid explains that his issues with the game began with small lies from the developers, which escalated over time. One major lie was about the pay-to-win aspects, where the developers initially denied any such mechanisms existed.

Spid details a competition during the game’s beta phase, promising cool rewards, which also included an interview with the developers. However, these promises were never fulfilled, leading to growing distrust. He then mentions Lorne, a community manager for Tarisland, who was later revealed to have misrepresented her role. She and Jaya, another manager, are employed by the company but shared access to developer accounts.

Spid emphasizes that he never asked for any special treatment, yet the developers falsely claimed he did. This misrepresentation further soured their relationship. He also highlights the developers’ inconsistent behavior, such as offering rewards and then not delivering on them. The developers even accused Spid of selling closed beta keys, which he obviously denied.

Discord moderation issues are another point of contention. Spid explains that his supporters were being banned or muted in the game’s Discord server for speaking against the developers. A particular moderator (who also later talked to Asmongold) even encouraged mass reporting of his YouTube channel to get it taken down. Spid then provided screenshots as evidence, showing the extent of the moderation abuses.

After making a critical pay-to-win video, Spid was ghosted by the developers. Despite this, they incorporated many of his suggestions from his videos into the game. Ironically, after his video, a marketing agency reached out to sponsor Spid to make a new video highlighting positive changes. However, they requested that he marks the video as not sponsored, which he refused.

Spid recounts a 40-minute conversation with Lorne who remained defensive and did not offer an apology. He requested to speak with a supervisor, but Lorne ghosted him. When Spid reached out to another staff member, Jaya, he received a vague response and was ultimately ignored by all the employees he contacted. He then proceeds to describe the situation as highly unprofessional and scummy. His original intent was to enjoy the game, but the broken promises and lies from the developers soured his experience. He highlights the game’s attractive features, such as challenging raids and a lack of pay-to-win elements, which appealed to him and his community. However, the game’s developers failed to live up to their promises, causing significant disappointment.

During the conversation, Asmongold decided to bring in another person to address some of the accusations. This new participant, a volunteer moderator for Tarisland (who we already mentioned before), tries to explain his actions and defend himself. He acknowledges that he suggested people to report Spid’s video out of frustration with the ongoing drama. He insisted that he was merely responding to community anger and denies any malicious intent.

The moderator admits to filing a report against Spid’s previous video, claiming it contained defamatory content. However, YouTube did not find the report valid. The moderator felt that Spid’s portrayal of him in the video was unfair, as the messages shown were taken out of context and mistranslated. Spid and the moderator then go back and forth, with Spid challenging the moderator’s justification for reporting the video. The moderator tries to clarify his actions, but his explanations remain unconvincing. Despite his efforts to improve the game and build a community around it, the developers’ dishonesty and the toxic environment in the Discord server have made it a deeply unsatisfying experience.

The discussion then shifted to the issue of discord moderation and the muted debate over macros in Tarisland. Spid was muted for misinformation after stating that using macros in the game was akin to autoplay. The moderator clarifies that Tarisland’s macro system requires players to press a button for each action, thus not qualifying as autoplay. Interestingly, Spid acknowledges the explanation and concedes that he might have been wrong in his initial assertion.

Afterwards, Spid and the moderator both acknowledge the importance of having a constructive dialogue about the game. Spid reiterates that his primary goal is to make Tarisland better and that he never intended to harm the game. Despite their disagreements, both parties express a desire to move forward positively, emphasizing that better communication and transparency are crucial for the community’s health.

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"Pax Dei is a game about people interacting with each other, waging war and making peace, and creating social structures. The game can't be built without players. We want to gather a community of people willing to work very closely with the development team. Early Access means that you are on the ground with us," said Mainframe Industries director and co-founder Reynir Hardarson in a press release.

The Early Access version of Pax Dei is still in alpha and “heavily in development,” and the gameplay foundations are already in place. This includes the peaceful gameplay loop (resource gathering, crafting, and building) and the adventure gameplay loop, with large areas to explore in PvP and PvE combat. Pax Dei is expected to remain in Early Access for at least a year, during which the game will expand in all directions based on player feedback.

Additionally, major changes will occasionally require wiping the game and starting over. The first such update will add the third core pillar of the game, the social gameplay loop, by introducing features such as markets and a gold economy.

Players can build their own homes and villages, and craft various items necessary for life and defense. Every item in the game is the result of players' work and skills, from clothing and weapons to food and tools. Building villages and cooperating with clan members are key to progressing in the game. Pax Dei offers a large open world full of adventures where you can explore uncharted lands, battle evil beings, uncover ancient mysteries, and face off against rival clans.

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Along with the launch date, key details have been revealed about the powerful final boss that awaits us in Tarisland, the Blight Dragon. Covered in impenetrable scales, with a wingspan of nearly 200 meters, this creature is the first dragon hatched in space and an unstoppable force on the battlefield. Along with this reveal, a new CG trailer was released showcasing the game's epic scope and stunning visuals.

Unlike many MMORPGs on the market, Tarisland: Mystery of the Hollows will never sell players attribute-enhancing items. Locojoy and Level Infinite firmly believe that pay-to-win has no place in the gaming world. Instead, the game focuses on organic player growth, encouraging skill and strategy development without relying on excessive spending. Tarisland: Mystery of the Hollows offers cross-platform accessibility, allowing players to alternately enjoy the game on PC and mobile devices. This means that no matter which platform you choose, you can experience the same content.

Along with its honest gameplay philosophy, Tarisland: Mystery of the Hollows boasts deep and flexible character customization. With seven different classes, each with two specializations, players have endless options when it comes to building their characters. Whether you choose to be a Barbarian Fighter or a beast-taming Ranger, the game offers a variety of play styles to suit every player's preferences.

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