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June 1, 2009 by Island Dog
Last week, we showed Part 1 of the Demigod behind the scenes documentary, and Part 2 is now ready.  This latest video was recorded in the early morning hours with some of the game and Impulse team.
May 27, 2009 by Island Dog
Over the past several weeks, Brad has been posting a series of journals keeping everyone updated on the issues and the progress being made in regards to the connectivity issues in Demigod after launch.  He has also posted some short video clips of the team here at Stardock hard at work, and sometimes enjoying a few minutes of down time, during the time after the Demigod launch.  Those were just a glimpse of what was going on during the extensive work week. Now that the majority of...
May 14, 2009 by Island Dog
The folks at Escapistmagazine.com have posted their review of Demigod.  It’s a great review with an accompanying video as well. “Ultimately - and it feels strange to say this - I think Demigod almost does DotA better than DotA does. It doesn't have quite the depth of the older game yet, but it's still young, and it still has room to grow. The gameplay is solid, the map design is really cool, the heroes are all different and yet all fun to play, and really, my biggest gripe (other ...
April 29, 2009 by Island Dog
The latest NPD sales for PC games include Demigod, and it comes in with a very impressive #3 on the list.  Make note though, that this is only retail sales and does not include digital distribution. The top 10 list: 1. World Of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (Blizzard Entertainment) 2. The Sims 2 Double Deluxe (EA Maxis) 3. Demigod (Gas Powered Games, Stardock) 4. Company Of Heroes: Tales Of Valor (Relic Entertainment) 5. Empire: Total War (The Cr...
April 24, 2009 by Island Dog
Out of Eight PC Game Reviews has taken on Demigod, and gives it a 8/8! “Demigod is a wonderful mixture of constant action, strategy, and role-playing. The game is approachable yet provides strategic depth thanks to the numerous upgrades and equipment you can outfit your character with. The eight demigods offer an option (or three) for every play style: melee, support, ranged, magic, or army commander. In addition, each individual demigod can be developed down several paths, further ext...
April 20, 2009 by Island Dog
Firingsquad.com is the latest place to find a review of Demigod, and Firingsquad has a great in-depth review posted today.  They also give Demigod a score of 84%! “Demigod scores quite a few points for having really addictive gameplay that is both strategic and fun, yet also allows you to customize your character throughout matches. Battles are fast and furious, but you never feel overwhelmed or pulled in too many directions at once. We loved the unique characters and abiliti...
April 20, 2009 by Island Dog
Next up in Demigod reviews, we have GameFocus.ca which gives Demigod an Editors Choice with a 9. 2 rating! “Demigod is one of those games which surprised the hell out of me in many ways. From the overall presentation, the graphics and audio and the very fun and addictive gameplay, Demigod is one of the best PC games this year and is a shining example of how great game developers can continue to evolve old ideas into bigger and better games. This is a must buy for strategy fans loo...
April 18, 2009 by Island Dog
The folks over at Crispy Gamer have published their review of Demigod, and gives it a ‘Buy It’!  “Demigod offers a slight variation on the Defense of the Ancients model. Those who aren't interested in Warcraft lore, but like the mod's style of gameplay, should find Demigod a refreshing break from DotA. Stardock's Impulse content delivery should make it easy to deliver new demigods and new multiplayer maps to keep gamers interested after the initial luster has worn off...
April 14, 2009 by Island Dog
The reviews are starting to trickle in, and the latest comes from Neoseeker.com.  This is a real in-depth look at Demigod, and the best part…..Demigod gets a 10 out of 10 and an Editors Choice! “I could shed tears over this blend of absolute beauty and epicness.  Seriously, start a Skirmish in single player just to enjoy the scenery, because there's no way to absorb all the details when you're in a heated match.  All the visual effects can sometimes be overwhelmin...
April 14, 2009 by Island Dog
Stardock announced today that its much anticipated PC real-time action strategy game, Demigod is now available for purchase at most retail outlets in North America as well as available worldwide digitally via Impulse at the same price ($39.95) no matter where the person is located. Developed by renowned gaming studio Gas Powered Games, Demigod lets players take control of an immensely powerful being whose goal is to defeat his brethren in a series of epic arenas in order to ascend int...
April 14, 2009 by Island Dog
The folks over at Cheat Code Central have published the first review for Demigod, and gave it a 4.3 out of 5!  It’s a great review so head over and check it out. “Maps are well-designed with plenty of choke points, defensive areas, and key objective positions to control. At ground level, you'll get a great view of the carnage and the massive strength of the clashing demigods and their forces. Panning back to greater distances lets you appreciate the beauty of each battlefield...
April 9, 2009 by Island Dog
Gamespot has a new gameplay video up which shows some sniping and bolting action in Demigod. www.demigodthegame.com
April 9, 2009 by Island Dog
The latest in the Demigod short stories is out on Voodoo Extreme (VE3D), and this edition is called “The Unclean Beast”. “It was after a sandstorm, while the survivors of the caravan searched the dunes for signs of their camp, that Saam-el Harra came upon a strange book in the sand. Nothing was written upon its black cover, and when he knelt to pick it up, it felt many times heavier than it looked. The book's pages were brittle with age and bore a strange hand-written script in a langu...
April 7, 2009 by Island Dog
The last video that Demigod’s lead designer, Mike Marr, put up was all about basics.  This time he guides us through some more “complex” features of Demigod. “Since Generals don't have the same powerful abilities of Assassins, they have to be played a bit differently and Mike discusses how to balance and manage the Generals' additional responsibilities. You may use your minions as scouts to seek out the enemy's weak points, or as a diversionary unit to keep the pressure off of y...
April 5, 2009 by Island Dog
Take a look at the latest gameplay video.  This time we have Rook opening fire on the castle!