Submitted by ionscifi on November 30, 2022 - 15:06
We just described not sci-fi game first person shooter Far Cry 6announcing a sci-fi DLC as slightly unusual, but another game has done exactly the same thing.
Two Point Campus is a university simulation game which launched in August and its first DLC will be Space Academy.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 30, 2022 - 12:52
We recently contrasted the promotional strategies employed by games Warhammer 40K: Darktide and Marvel's Midnight Suns. A light tickle versus saturation bombing.
Today launch trailers dropped for both titles (Darktide, Suns) so we'll play the comparison game again.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 30, 2022 - 10:45
As announced and on time, Warner Bros. have introduced the new 4 player co-op Heroic Assault content featuring interstellar villain Starro, and with it also a surprise 2 player co-op supercharged villain Showdown mode for action roleplaying game Gotham Knights.
Looks about what you'd expect but immediately the writing jars.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 26, 2022 - 10:21
Earlier this year, fantasy action roleplaying game Elden Ring swung big in the promotion department, with several television commercials starring well known actors and sports people.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 24, 2022 - 21:41
At a time when many eyes would be on a cutting edge, potentially even redefining the genre horror game like The Callisto Protocol, it's charming to see some old school scare.
Which comes courtesy of Starward Industries in the faux documentaryLife on Regis III to promote their upcoming retro futuristic adventure game The Invincible.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 24, 2022 - 20:30
In a sure sign of confidence, developers of The Callisto Protocol have listed a Digital Deluxe Edition on Steam which includes, among other things, a season pass and "story DLC" (downloadable content).
Gamers would be familiar with developers dodging the question of potential of DLC before a game's launch.
Submitted by ionscifi on November 18, 2022 - 15:38
The Welcome to Evil Westtrailer featuring Danny Trejo will doubtless delight many gamers who bemoan recent cheap design trends in gaming monetization and longevity promotion.
