Escape from Tarkov is a game coming soon from the company Battlestate Games, a Russian development company. Now if you haven't heard of this game yet I'm not surprised, as I recently just learned of it as well. But what caught my attention with it is the fact that it is what another game could have been.
As far as hype for games goes there are few I can think of in recent years that had more hype than Day Z (by Bohemia Interactive.) It started as a mod for ARMA 3 and later turned into a full-scale game which is listed on Steam. The game received a ton of hype, being played by many YouTubers and streamers. But the fatal flaw was the development and the support the game had after launch.
While it had been listed as in beta they started charging for the game its self which to date has sold over 3 million copies. On steam alone tho the user reviews for the game show errors in the game. With positive reviews numbering in the 100 thousand and negative reviews being 39 thousand. It is a good game but its lacking in many areas.
This is where Escape comes in. The concept behind the game is close to the same of Day Z but the gameplay, while in alpha, is much more polished than Day Z is. The gameplay features the same mechanics as Day Z in some ways. But the level of detail and craftsmanship that seems to be but in it is amazing.
From what I've heard of Battlestate Games, they are a small company. There doesn't even seem to be a wiki page for the company currently. There are some developer diaries and reference videos on their site which is listed here. This is looking like it will be a decent game for many different players and play styles. This will be one to keep an eye on as time goes on the page lists 2016 as the year to be ready to escape.
Showing posts with label Gaming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gaming. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Monday, February 29, 2016
Getting Into Streaming
Today so much of our world is online. Youtube brought about a whole new form of entertainment in today's world. With it came many changes to the way we receive information and different forms of entertainment. This was followed by the trend of live streaming. From major events, rallies down to people playing games. Twitch brought a whole new light to the world of gaming in its own right.
Streaming games have become a major income source for some. This originally sounded like a foolish idea. I remember growing up telling my parents I wanted to find a way to make a living gaming. It was something I had always had a passion for. Of course, like any normal parents at the time, they told me I was being foolish. At the time I was. Streaming wasn't that big of a thing during my youth. But today streaming is major. The CS: GO qualifier event brought in over 80,000 views. People watching groups fight for a spot in a tournament where the prize is $1,000,000.
But streaming is also a challenge in its own right. As we live now in a world where technology is so readily available to the masses services such as Twitch are overwhelmed with streamers. Some performing exceptionally well, generating enough income to survive and go to college, while others sit in the background of obscurity trying to make it into the big time.
I'm trying to get into streaming still, I've got a small team backing me up and we're all working toward a common goal. This is a competition between 1.5 million plus people while the odds are stacked against anyone getting into this now, it is a dream many have. To anyone who shares the dream of being able to be an at least somewhat successful streamer, I wish you good luck. Hopefully, we'll get to work together someday.
Streaming games have become a major income source for some. This originally sounded like a foolish idea. I remember growing up telling my parents I wanted to find a way to make a living gaming. It was something I had always had a passion for. Of course, like any normal parents at the time, they told me I was being foolish. At the time I was. Streaming wasn't that big of a thing during my youth. But today streaming is major. The CS: GO qualifier event brought in over 80,000 views. People watching groups fight for a spot in a tournament where the prize is $1,000,000.
But streaming is also a challenge in its own right. As we live now in a world where technology is so readily available to the masses services such as Twitch are overwhelmed with streamers. Some performing exceptionally well, generating enough income to survive and go to college, while others sit in the background of obscurity trying to make it into the big time.
I'm trying to get into streaming still, I've got a small team backing me up and we're all working toward a common goal. This is a competition between 1.5 million plus people while the odds are stacked against anyone getting into this now, it is a dream many have. To anyone who shares the dream of being able to be an at least somewhat successful streamer, I wish you good luck. Hopefully, we'll get to work together someday.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Merging Of Two Worlds
So I've got a love for anime and video games. I'm sure my love of video games is familiar to anyone who's been here before. Anime is a much smaller world because I'm so particular about my anime. One I love tho is Sword Art Online. Now mixing the two I've found some love for a particular game, The Division.
The Division is a game coming in roughly 2 weeks that looks really great. It's a shooter and an MMO that takes place in Downtown Manhattan. Now the thing I noticed about it is that its got a great start to something depending on how well it does and how far it goes. Now granted I didn't get lucky enough to be able to play the Beta so all I have is videos and commentaries.
The nice thing is depending on how it goes is that if the expand it enough it could reach the same level as something like Gun Game Online from SAO. Now if you're more of a gamer than an anime nerd and don't know what I'm talking about the closest thing I can tell you is they could expand this to a level that would be like the mixing of SWTOR and what you've seen from Division.
Now personally, I would love this. The expanse and abilities for the customization would be amazing. All they would have to do to expand it is to continue to expand the map beyond where it is now. I'm sure in all honesty it would be a massive undertaking and depending on the support it sees after launch will lead to how the game proceeds.
If you haven't looked into any of the games or anime I've mentioned here you should. The anime is amazing and The Division looks like it could become a long-term and wonderful game. I'm going to have to get The Division and hope to see one of you on there.
The Division is a game coming in roughly 2 weeks that looks really great. It's a shooter and an MMO that takes place in Downtown Manhattan. Now the thing I noticed about it is that its got a great start to something depending on how well it does and how far it goes. Now granted I didn't get lucky enough to be able to play the Beta so all I have is videos and commentaries.
The nice thing is depending on how it goes is that if the expand it enough it could reach the same level as something like Gun Game Online from SAO. Now if you're more of a gamer than an anime nerd and don't know what I'm talking about the closest thing I can tell you is they could expand this to a level that would be like the mixing of SWTOR and what you've seen from Division.
Now personally, I would love this. The expanse and abilities for the customization would be amazing. All they would have to do to expand it is to continue to expand the map beyond where it is now. I'm sure in all honesty it would be a massive undertaking and depending on the support it sees after launch will lead to how the game proceeds.
If you haven't looked into any of the games or anime I've mentioned here you should. The anime is amazing and The Division looks like it could become a long-term and wonderful game. I'm going to have to get The Division and hope to see one of you on there.
Friday, February 12, 2016
Team Zweihander
So why am I being so annoying about this concept? Well honestly it's simple, I love video games. Anyone that knows me can tell you that. A year ago I discovered a group called Team Kaliber on youtube, namely their owner Kosdff. He is the owner as well as a YouTuber in general.
Now I don't spend much time watching TV but I will watch a ton of youtube. I've got different people I subscribe to and regularly watch. It's a whim and there is no guarantee it will work but I decided why not try doing it as well. I've done a ton of research into different aspects of the job, so to speak. When the idea for Team Zweihander first came about I managed to put together a small team of four people. We were going to do competitive Halo and try and make it in the leagues. That idea still exists but sadly only one of the other original co-founders have anything to do with the project still.
To me that's what it is still, it's a project. It's something I work on in my spare time to pass time and take my mind off of things. While there is the ability to make money and use it as a career currently it;s only just a project. I'm actively recruiting for the team and working on setting up a social presence but this is going to take some time and I'm fully aware of that. But there is also an aspect of "well why not try" to it.
Currently, the team consists of me, the other co-founder, two new members as well as a part-time graphic artist. The steam group I set up has a total of 12 members including the ones listed. I can't tell the member's I've got now how much I appreciate them indulging me in this venture. It could lead somewhere or it could lead nowhere. But this is something I've seen other's have success at so I'm throwing my hat into the arena and this is going to be a long hard fight but I'm down to try it and hope I will find support along the way.
Now for some links in case you're curious:
Facebook
Twitter
Steam Group
Now I don't spend much time watching TV but I will watch a ton of youtube. I've got different people I subscribe to and regularly watch. It's a whim and there is no guarantee it will work but I decided why not try doing it as well. I've done a ton of research into different aspects of the job, so to speak. When the idea for Team Zweihander first came about I managed to put together a small team of four people. We were going to do competitive Halo and try and make it in the leagues. That idea still exists but sadly only one of the other original co-founders have anything to do with the project still.
To me that's what it is still, it's a project. It's something I work on in my spare time to pass time and take my mind off of things. While there is the ability to make money and use it as a career currently it;s only just a project. I'm actively recruiting for the team and working on setting up a social presence but this is going to take some time and I'm fully aware of that. But there is also an aspect of "well why not try" to it.
Currently, the team consists of me, the other co-founder, two new members as well as a part-time graphic artist. The steam group I set up has a total of 12 members including the ones listed. I can't tell the member's I've got now how much I appreciate them indulging me in this venture. It could lead somewhere or it could lead nowhere. But this is something I've seen other's have success at so I'm throwing my hat into the arena and this is going to be a long hard fight but I'm down to try it and hope I will find support along the way.
Now for some links in case you're curious:
Steam Group
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