The first Eador game was has somewhat of a cult following. The game brought together many interesting elements from other titles, but a late, somewhat strange English translation and a simple lack of development resources left it a bit rough around the edges. Masters of the Broken World aims to change that, and from what we’ve seen, it’s on target. READ MORE
Paradox has added another flavor to its large catalog of grand strategy, this time focusing on Europe in the early 1800s. March of the Eagles acts as a bit of a light version of the company’s usual offerings, cutting out a lot of the politics and empire management parts, and boils it down to war and diplomacy. READ MORE
Bethesda has again shown that it has learned so much about the realm of add-on content. A pioneer in the industry, it was one of the first to really push for paid content in games. Oblivion‘s Horse Armor DLC is often joked about, and is an example of bad DLC, yet you also have to consider that in those early days, people knew nothing about what sort of sales to expect. Oblivion was a huge game for extra content in general, and where Bethesda learned most of its lessons. Today, it provides some of the best content in the industry. READ MORE
Sandbox games have always been a huge reason people stick with PC gaming for so long. Exploration is a big draw, as well as a nonlinear experience. Also, experiences that push the limits of what can be considered a “game” have always been able to find a bigger niche on PC, due to lower publishing costs. READ MORE
Baldur’s Gate is a legend when it comes to PC gaming. The first two games were already considered some of the best RPGs on the PC, and the Infinity Engine games were all well known among gamers. It is easy to understand why a sequel in the Baldur’s Gate series would be highly anticipated. BioWare’s Infinity Engine went on to power an entire library of RPGs. Following Interplay’s success with Fallout, several employees left the company and formed Black Isle Studios, which would go on to produce Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale, and collaborate with BioWare to develop Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn. READ MORE
