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In the early 1990s, the video game industry was transitioning from 2D to 3D gaming, with titles like Star Fox and Doom emerging. The small UK studio, founded by Andrew Spencer and Alain Maindron, released the groundbreaking game Ecstatica in 1994 after five years of development. Spencer created a unique game engine using ellipsoid graphics, which provided a lifelike quality to characters, inspired by traditional animation techniques. The game received an 8/10 rating from EDGE magazine for its emotional engagement. Spencer expressed ambitions for sequels using his innovative engine to explore new gaming landscapes, but challenges, including the departure of key personnel, led to the shelving of the sequel. Spencer later shifted his career towards academia and research, hinting at ongoing ideas for new projects that have not materialized.
This week in gaming features several new titles:
- On April 28th, "Icaria," a programmable robot block-building game, will be released.
- April 29th is noted as an unremarkable day for gaming.
- On April 30th, two games will launch: "Moroi," a Slavic horror narrative, and "Skin Deep," an immersive sim.
- May 1st will see the release of "Despelote," an Ecuadorian soccer adventure, and "The Horror At Highrook," a Lovecraftian mystery.
- On May 2nd, "Sirocco," a no-roles naval MOBA, will be introduced.
Additionally, discussions about the Oblivion remaster, a beloved RPG from 2006, are expected to continue, alongside a deeper exploration of "Skin Deep" and "The Horror At Highrook."
Rematch, a newly unveiled multiplayer soccer game, is hosting an open beta on Steam this weekend and has attracted over 100,000 concurrent players. The game focuses on traditional sports mechanics rather than physics-based gameplay, distinguishing it from Rocket League. Developed by Sloclap, known for martial arts games like Absolver and Sifu, Rematch represents a shift in the studio's focus. Creative director Pierre Tarno has opted for a paid model instead of free-to-play, emphasizing the importance of quality in game development. The full launch of Rematch is scheduled for June 19.
Sloclap has announced a multiplayer soccer game titled Rematch, set to begin an open beta on April 18, 2024. Players will control a single athlete, emphasizing teamwork and coordination, while the game eliminates traditional elements like offsides and fouls to enhance pace. The beta will allow players to experience the game for free, with access granted gradually based on server capacity. The full release is scheduled for June 19, 2024.
The 2025 Triple-i Initiative showcase features trailers from over 30 game developers and publishers, with 37 different announcements. It can be viewed on YouTube and Twitch at specific times for various regions: North America at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET, UK at 8 PM BST, Central Europe at 9 PM CEST, and Australia at 5 AM AEST (next day). Highlights include updates on titles such as The Alters, Outbound, Enshrouded, Moonlighter 2, V Rising, Deep Rock Galactic, Endless Legend 2, and Rematch. Team Cherry is not participating in this year's showcase.
Coaching FC Dallas in virtual soccer games is appealing to fans, with several notable PC titles available.
1. Football Manager 2024: A leading soccer management game where players can manage FC Dallas and other clubs, engaging in various managerial tasks.
2. Pixel Cup Soccer – Ultimate Edition: An isometric soccer game with multiplayer mode, though it does not allow management of FC Dallas.
3. EA FC 25: A popular soccer simulation game enabling players to join FC Dallas and compete in Major League Soccer, featuring a career mode and Ultimate Team.
4. Rocket League: A unique game combining soccer with vehicular gameplay, where players control cars to score goals.
5. eFootball: A rival to EA FC 25, allowing players to lead FC Dallas with authentic gameplay and various modes.
