@games This is the video recap of all the demos I've tried during the Steam Next Fest, with a bit more in detail, and some jokes added here and there, I hope you enjoy it
Greetings fay folk of the fediverse, It's the #SteamNextFest , to honor this celebration of the indie spirit, let's share our mutual experiences, and talk about the games that impressed you the most today
@ItalianSkeletonGaming@games not sure how well alt text federates, so for those wondering the games in the image are Jump4 (top) and ParaPerspective (bottom)
Haven't gotten around to trying any demos yet personally, but ParaPerspective looks like my kinda game as someone that enjoyed Echochrome
The winners of this Next Fest for me so far have been:
Aero GPX
Someone finally made a new F-Zero. It just wasn't Nintendo. It feels like a proper modern version of F-Zero GX, but I don't think it's going to have online play. At least it'll have local multiplayer, which is far more important to me in a racing game.
Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age
This is a 2v2 fighting game that I'm far more likely to play than 2XKO, since that one will almost certainly have no true offline mode and require installing a rootkit to play. No thanks. This one operates on 3 lanes, so all four teammates can be playing simultaneously. The art is gorgeous, the netcode feels great, and I could see myself getting really into this. The only problem is I don't know all of the game's mechanics, since the tutorial for the game really only teaches you about the 3 lanes. I can figure some stuff out in its best-in-class training mode, but without banging my head against the wall, I won't figure it all out. I'm sure the tutorial will be more robust at release.
Tactical Breach Wizards
This is probably the most high-profile of the three, so I don't need to say much about it. It's a tactics game with magical powers and a good sense of humor, from the maker of Gunpoint and Heat Signature. I'll be playing the full release for sure.
Also, I'd recommend Big Boy Boxing, a game inspired by Punch-Out, which I've played at PAX already, and now I'm just waiting for a release date. It's that good.
Not sure if I'll be able to get my hands on a copy, but very excited to see this collaboration between "OXO Museo del Videojuego Málaga" and "Héroes de Papel".
This book about #Dinamic will be released alongside the museum's temporary exhibition.
I've gotten back into Cyberpunk 2077; This game went from a disaster to becoming the version which should have been released! So many systems reworked, being able to ride the Metro in cinematic style, and the new story of Phantom Liberty makes this game great. It's still disappointing that the pool of romanceable characters is so small, with only one gay man in the entire line up. At least the other parts of Cyberpunk 2077 are so much stronger, like the lore about the Cyberpunk universe; talking about the game makes me want to continue my Phantom Liberty play session!
If they would have released this current version instead of the shitty release that we got at first...That would've been better in my opinion and I could've easily lived with a stable, fun game. We never were going to get a 1 to 1 trailer version of Cyberpunk 2077; I made peace with that after learning the misleading nature of trailers in general long ago (personally find trailers should be honest). It's close but not 100% there.
As for my enjoyment being taken away, you couldn't have if you tried! It was just a strongly worded response to my own post. You didn't do what most people would do and devolve into slurs or other demeaning statements used on those who have contrasting opinions.
PC seems to have gotten a better deal in that regard it seems! I do wish they would address the console issue of occasional crashes though, but I am happy you are having an smooth game experience.
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If you miss the thrill of being surrounded, give this a go!
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Consolidate your forces, Helldivers! Remember the beginning of Phase 4!
The Middle Ages in Modern Games conference and associated events are starting today - join us with sponsor Slitherine Games for the Field of Glory Day at 1600 UK time
The first board game printed in America was called "The Travellers' Tour." It described itself as a "pleasing and instructive pastime," and consists of a hand-colored map of the then-24 states, with numbered circles, and a numbered list of 139 towns and cities. The game used a teetotum — an alternative to dice but without the gambling connotations — and was based on players' memories and geographical knowledge. Here's @TheConversationUS's Matthew Wynn Sivils on what the game can teach us about the U.S. in the 19th century. Tell us in the comments what board games you recommend!