The only relatively weak spot is that they have dropped the inFAMOUS franchise to work on a new IP, and that is objectively an element of challenge. One of the elements that can overcome that challenge is certainly flavor, and they picked the flavor that can certainly make the audience notice and remember the game: Ni
It leads to a lot of interesting and thematic situations, with temporary victories snatched away by a well-timed fireball. It makes everything more chaotic, to a point, but allows for more counterplay and, to an extent, game balance, depending on the combination of Champi
There is also another relevant element, which is the charm of the "exotic." Exotic locations and themes are certainly not a handicap for the mass-market success of a game, as they create curiosity and memorable images. I loved inFAMOUS: Second Son , but I doubt I could respond with anything else than hilarity to someone telling me that feudal Japan combined with a samurai-turned-ninja protagonist will have less mass market appeal and cool factor than Seattle and an improvised superhero wearing a bea
It will be five years after Pacific Rim when sequel Uprising finally arrives in cinemas, which in modern terms means it's essentially a franchise jump-start. After all, the first movie was only a moderate success, but Legendary have big hopes for the follow
There is a reason why Phil Spencer travels periodically to Japan to persuade local publishers to put their games on Xbox One, despite its abysmal sales in the country. He doesn't fly halfway around the world to push the console on the local market, but because Microsoft is well aware of the fact that that it's lagging a bit behind in terms of diversity on the worldwide scene, and Japanese games can help address t
Although TCGs are traditionally played in 1v2 formats, this one supports 2v2 and free-for-all formats from the start. One major mechanic that really sets Riftbound apart is the battlefield system. You need to conquer locations on the game board to score points, rather than smash into each other to lower their respective HP po
It's commendable that the Riftbound team has rules for alternative game modes at launch. An increasingly large number of TCGs come and go with a singular format, suffering as a result. It might be way too early for this, but a PVE set would go down nicely with the League of Legends community, if it's ever in the ca
After an ethereal teaser last month, the new trailer provides a brief introduction to this plot, but is more about the general style, showing the creativity of former SNL director Dave McCary and drawing attention to its great revi
"With our first game Rend , we are delivering on the fantasy players expect from a survival game while also challenging the traditional mold by introducing new experiences and solving many of the genre’s accepted player pain points. Our team has been fortunate to work at many of the industry’s leading studios throughout our careers so we have learned valuable key lessons along the way that we are now applying to our studio’s development philosophy and game making proce
It's not too surprising that players are already taking to the 2v2 format with Riftbound . One of Star Wars: Unlimited 's most beloved multiplayer modes, Twin Suns, has gained an increasing amount of traction in that community. That also follows the general rise of Commander in Magic: The Gatheri
Although **Riftbound ** has game meta and distribution growing pains to work out, there's a lot of potential here. I hope it sticks around and has enough time to figure everything out. We'll see soon enough: The next set, Riftbound: Spiritforge , is scheduled for release on February 13, 2
Rift Herald’s Ryan Gilliam piece on the matter has exposed the rift between Riot’s practices and the awareness of their voice actors. The discovery was originally made on Twitter by a lawyer and fan using the handle @LimitlessCha
As a recap, Riftbound was officially released in the US on October 31, 2025, in the form of Riftbound: Origins , the game's first set. Set 1 features "over 300 cards," as well as a handful of accessories, a Providing Grounds starter box, and three Champion starter decks. Riot Games sent us the Proving Grounds box, as well as those Champion starter decks for testing (Jinx, Lee Sin, and Viktor), and by the time I was done, I ended up heavily favoring 2v2 as my preferred form
Engage in a struggle for dominance between three factions: Order, Conclave, and Revenant. You will not survive this war alone, and your faction will be your home in the world of Rend . Together you will build a stronghold to withstand enemy forces and protect your valuable resources and buildings. Only one faction can win this race toward victory, but all may l
Faulkner, a veteran actor, has over 120 acting credits over the last 47 years. Appearing in films and television series’ ranging from _ Downton Abbey _ and _ Bridget Jones’s Diary _ to the 1997 direct-to-video _ A Kid in Aladdin’s Palace _ , Faulkner’s career has turned a corner with the credibility garnered for playing Lord Tarly. Randyll Tarly, in _ Strategy Game Beginner Guide|Https://Strategynewsbase.Com/ of Thrones _ , is the Wildling-hating and House of Lannister-aligned father of Night’s Watch meister Samwell Tarly. In _ League of Legends _ Faulkner’s strong and distinguished voice fleshes out the demonically-powered ruler of Noxus, Jericho Swain . In the world of gaming voices, Faulkner has also worked on _ Dragon Age: Inquisition _ , _ The Turing Test _ , and voiced Severus Snape in _ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince