Dune: Spice Wars, the real-time strategy 4X game set in Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi universe, is now available on Steam Early Access. Publisher Funcom and developer Shiro Games are delighted to invite players to the unforgiving planet of Arrakis, where they will battle for possession of each drop of water and load of spice. Get a taste of what awaits in today’s launch trailer. Conquer Arrakis through political maneuvering, military dominance, sabotage, and wise resource allocation. The spice must flow, but as you struggle to wrest it from the grip of opposing factions, the planet itself threatens with coriolis storms … Continue reading Dune: Spice Wars Game Comes to Steam Early Access→
It has been a long wait for Conan Chop Chop, but this March, the game which started as an April Fool’s joke in 2019 has finally been released after delays of over two years. Developed by Mighty Kingdom and published by Funcom, Conan Chop Chop definitely stands out from the crowd in comparison to the other games in this long-running franchise. Conan himself is distinctly less muscly, and although the violence is still there, it certainly doesn’t seem as graphic when the characters are so fun and cutesy. Conan Chop Chop is not taking itself as seriously as Conan Exiles and … Continue reading Conan Chop Chop Finally Gets Released→
Publisher Funcom and developer Shiro Games today proudly announce Dune: Spice Wars, a real-time strategy game with 4X elements based on Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking novel Dune. The game will be released into early access on PC already next year. Featured today at The Game Awards in Los Angeles, Dune: Spice Wars is created by the same team that released critically acclaimed RTS Northgard in 2017. Shiro Games’ CEO Sebastien Vidal is thrilled that they could use their expertise in creating strategy games to bring the Dune universe to life. “I think I speak for every single person at Shiro Games, … Continue reading Funcom and Shiro Games Announce 4X RTS Dune: Spice Wars→
Today, you can finally launch into space and experience Lovecraftian horror on your PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, as developer Rock Pocket Games and publisher Funcom announce the console release of Moons of Madness. Assume the role of Shane Newehart, chief engineer on a research facility on Mars, where something is about to go horribly wrong. Strange and terrifying creatures emerge, and nightmares begin to blend in with reality. In order to survive, you’ll have to rely on your calm, your problem-solving skills and your quick feet, as you delve deeper and deeper into a world of fear, conspiracy and … Continue reading Lovecraftian Moons of Madness Ready To Wrap its Tentacles Around Players→
With all the elements of a hack and slash rogue-lite for 1-4 players being packed into one game, it’s no wonder developer Mighty Kingdom and publisher Funcom have decided to move the launch of Conan Chop Chop from February 25th to Q2 2020. “We are almost at the finish line. The additional time is to ensure that the game is optimized for online multiplayer, and to give us a chance to add some polish here and there. It’s basically all about getting that final Chop in place,” says Mighty Kingdom CEO Philip Mayes, adding that, “This isn’t merely a one-chop … Continue reading Conan Chop Chop Pushed to Q2→
Tencent has today announced a voluntary cash offer to acquire all shares in Norwegian game developer Funcom. Tencent, a leading Internet company with a strong online games operation, is a shareholder in many leading gaming developers, such as Riot Games, Epic, Supercell, Ubisoft, Paradox and Frontier. The company already owns close to 29% of the shares in Funcom and news of the intended takeover is greeted with enthusiasm from Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “We have had a great relationship with Tencent as our largest shareholder so far and we are excited about this opportunity,” says Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “We … Continue reading Tencent to Fully Acquire Funcom, Invest in Dune Property→
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release of Moons of Madness, originally scheduled for January 21st, has been postponed till March 24th. The delay will give the developers more time to optimize the game for console. Moons of Madness is a first-person cosmic horror game mixing Mars exploration with Lovecraft. It was released on PC on October 22nd, 2019. Publishers: FunCom Developers: Rock Pocket Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
Ever since launch of Conan Exiles, players have craved for mounts to be added to The Exiled Lands. This December will see that desire come true. A free update will see all Exiles able to capture and train their own mounts, as well as a new pet leveling system and mounted combat. This means players will finally be able to charge into battle, wielding their sword high, driving their enemies before them! While the mount system will be free to everyone, a new DLC, Riders of Hyboria, will be released simultaneously for $9.99 and as part of the Year 2 … Continue reading Player Mounts Riding into Conan Exiles→
Stuck in a top-secret research facility on Mars, there is literally no escape from the horror that unfolds for player-character Shane Newehart when Moons of Madness releases on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One this Halloween. Described as “Lovecraft in space,” the cosmic horror game was well-received during its’ showcasing at E3 earlier this year. Now developer Rock Pocket Games and publisher Funcom grant players a further glimpse into what they can expect from the highly anticipated game. In Moons of Madness you play Shane Newehart, a technician stationed at the Invictus, a secret research base built by the Orochi … Continue reading Moons of Madness Gets Terrifying New 12-Minute Gameplay Trailer→
Conan Chop Chop was announced on April 1st as an April Fools Day joke. But the fan reaction was very strong, so Funcom is making it into a real game. The game was perceived to be an April Fools’ Day joke, but today we set the record straight: The roguelike hack and slash game Conan Chop Chop is very real indeed. So real that it’s going to release on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on September 3rd 2019! “Keeping this a secret has been a hardship,” admits Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “The feedback we got from fans … Continue reading E3 2019: Conan Chop Chop Joke Being Made into Real Game→
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