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...
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...
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...
Gamespot has a new gameplay video up which shows some sniping and bolting action in Demigod. www.demigodthegame.com
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...
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...
Take a look at the latest gameplay video. This time we have Rook opening fire on the castle!
The latest edition of the Demigod Dev Diary on IGN is now out! This time the Dev Diary talks about RTS, Gas Powered Games, and some design decisions with Demigod. As usual, it’s a great read to get some insights in the development of Demigod . “The beta program for Demigod has been unlike any that I've ever participated in. For one thing, because of the name recognition that stems from Gas Powered Games being its developer, we have gotten a lot more attention from fans.
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Gamevortex.com has published a preview of Demigod, and gives a quick look at some of the elements of Demigod and how it’s played. “People play real-time strategy games for different reasons. Some people enjoy these games for their complexity, while others tinker around with mods in an effort to expand the limits of the game. Last, but not least, there are many RTS gamers who forgo base-building and mineral-collecting in favor of a good old-fashioned unit (read: Zerg) rush. Demigod of...
IGN Video has the latest Developers Diary video up, titled Torchbearer. Head over to IGN Video to see the high-res version .
IGN Video has the latest video walkthrough of Demigod , narrated and presented by Brad Wardell. This video is roughly four and a half minutes of Demigod goodness, taking a wide look at beta 3 and talking a bit about what’s ahead. Check it out now!
IncGamers.com has an interview up with Demigod executive producer, and CEO of Stardock, Brad Wardell. It’s a great interview that touches on several aspects of Demigod. An exciting title for strategists and RPG players alike. I think the first thing to ask is whether or not the Demigods will be based on actual mythical creatures, or are you creating your own gods for the purpose of this game? Demigod has its own rich mythological background that has be...
The next installment in the Demigod short story is out today, titled Demigod Origins: The Torch Bearer . This is a series of short stories about the Demigod origins which can be found exclusively on Voodoo Extreme. In case you missed the first one, you can check that out here first . “In the Winter realm of the Vinlings, Hrundel Lightbearer was born to Queen Frythia Fair Frost. Messengers brought word of the birth to King Hungarling, who had been away from his hearth for ...
Gas Powered Games Mike Marr is the lead designer on Demigod, and Co-Optimus.com sat down for a chat with him. They discuss several features about Demigod including the single-player aspect, DLC, multiplayer, and more. Co-Optimus: What options are there for cooperative play above and beyond the skirmishes? Mike: Along with skirmishes, the multiplayer tournaments I spoke of before. Players choose to fight for either the Forces of Light or the Forces of Darkness, which ...
The latest edition of the Demigod blog is up at IGN. In this edition, Brad Wardell gives a bit of an “inside” look at the development of Demigod, and most importantly, the actual people behind Demigod. “Back in September, Mike Marr (lead designer) and I had this engine and we had a budget to work with. Our friend John Comes had left to take up an opportunity at a brand-new studio and the game was really his baby. So Mike and I adopted this baby and over the last several month mad...