#Kalypso Media

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Ixion - Quickie

I like a few things about this one:

It's the first Kalypso Media piece that doesn't feel like a pile of jank;

It's instead overdesigned in this uniquely Eurojank way;

The opening act is this big paean for Humanity conquering the stars thanks to the efforts of a guy who is Most Assuredly Not an Elon Musk Expy...

... and Elon Musk Expy's efforts backfire spectacularly past the prologue, transitioning the player from an elegiac City Builder In Spaaaace to Surviving Mars, except somehow harder...

... which I sort of like. It feels like a nice dig at all the Musk Stans who think he's God's Gift to Mankind. Whoops, your Corporate Savior is an idiot, actually - and he's just single-handedly destroyed the Earth!

My main gripe is that the Prologue can be artificially inflated forever, to the point where the expected catastrophe hitting you can result in a brief shrug and a tiny shift in your colony's development. When you've got more money than God and more resources than you know what to do with, even Hard becomes Very Easy.

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Not Another Multiverse DLC announced for Dungeons 4, lets you become truly evil in a new mini-campaign on December 10th

Continue reading Not Another Multiverse DLC announced for Dungeons 4, lets you become truly evil in a new mini-campaign on December 10th

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Get your first look at Commandos Origins' tactical WWII action

The classic Commandos strategy series is on the way back to PC and consoles, and we’ve got the first look at its gameplay.

[kalypsonovel]

Kaius’s lips purse alongside a look that promises revenge. Then, his gaze flickers up to Naoki’s hand where the water is still swirling around his fingertips; the curiosity proves too strong to keep Kaius angry for too long. “How does that even work?”

With a wink, Naoki gestures for Kaius to mimic him. Kaius doesn’t hesitate, presenting him with his hand, palm up. Naoki lowers his own and with it, the water, dancing around his arm like aquamarine ropes and culminating in a swirling ball right between their palms. The heat of Kaius’s skin seeps into his and for a moment, Naoki wishes he could close the distance and allow for a touch. He tries to dissolve the tension with a grin, “Welcome to the Plug – And it’s many wondrous things.”

from episode 17, out now on AO3!

more about Kalypso here

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Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms Torrent PC Download

Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms Torrent PC Download is a video game that is categorized as MKRP / RPG, developed by Mithril Entertainment and published by Kalypso Media. The game’s release date is 2014 with gameplay that has real-time, tactical, and fantastic combat features. Shadow: Heretic Kingdoms, too, narrates the history of the characters and their empire in the world which is visually…

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Вышла демоверсия игры Commandos: Origins для ПК и Xbox Series S|X

Вышла демоверсия игры Commandos: Origins для ПК и Xbox Series S|X Kalypso Media и Claymore Game Studios анонсировали выпуск демоверсии предстоящей тактической видеоигры в реальном времени Commandos: Origins. Демоверсия доступна только на ПК и Xbox Series S|X.... #Новости_технологий #Компьютеры #IT #ТрешЭксперт #TrashExpert #Высокие_технологии Read the full article

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GOG free game: "Tropico 4"

Summer time is over, but GOG’s Back to School Sale still delivers fun with Haemimont Games and Kalypso Media Digital‘s dictatorship simulation Tropico 4 as a freebie. I covered the Tropico series in the past (see the GOG releases: “Tropico 6” and “Tropico 6: The Llama of Wall Street” DLC or Past gaming events: devcom 2019, Day 1 articles), but Tropico 4 wasn’t really discussed. This is strange…

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Uma joia única e complexa, Spacebase Startopia é uma abordagem envolvente e constantemente interessante do gênero de gerenciamento. The Sims no espaço está vendendo muito pouco, porque é muito, muito mais. No entanto, no console, sua complexidade e escopo estão se desfazendo, causando lentidão severa, problemas de taxa de quadros e travamentos regulares . Sua campanha é um divertido conjunto de testes, mas o modo livre (apenas executando sua estação sem parâmetros) é fácil de se envolver completamente.

Spacebase Startopia lançado em 26 de março de 2021 no Xbox One (plataforma de análise), Xbox Series, PS5, PS4, PC via Steam e Nintendo Switch.

Desenvolvedor: Realmforge Editora: Kalypso Media

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Shadows: Awakening, joc gratuit oferit de GOG. Au început reducerile de vară. (video)

Foto: Kalypso Media Good Old Games (GOG.com) a dat startul campaniei reducerilor de vară. Astfel, până pe 10 iulie 2024, pe GOG veți găsi peste 6000 de jocuri și colecții la prețuri reduse cu până la 95%, atât titluri oldies and goldies, cât și apariții mai recente. Întregul catalog de reduceri de pe GOG poate fi consultat aici. Cu ocazia acestei campanii, GOG oferă și un joc gratuit –…

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Explore the Exciting World of Electric Trains with High Voltage DLC

High Voltage DLC is due to make its way onto Railway Empire 2 which is playable on Steam Deck and Linux via Windows PC. Thanks to the brilliant team at Gaming Minds Studios. Due to make its way onto Steam. Big news from Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios – the new DLC, Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage, is sparking its way to your screens on July 30th. Coming to Linux and Steam Deck (Verified) via Windows PC. It's time to electrify your railway empire. In High Voltage, you'll dive into the exciting world of electric trains. Due to leave those old steam engines in the dust. This DLC is packed with great new content, like 10 historically accurate electric locomotives. Leading the charge are the PRR GG1 Blackjack and Ce 6/8 III Krokodil, true legends of railway tech from the early 20th century.

Railway Empire 2 | Release Trailer

You'll also get to explore the stunning Swiss countryside and race through Europe on a brand-new map – Switzerland. This map isn't just about the views; it's also about the cargo. You’ll be transporting 10 new goods, including Swiss Pocket Knives, Herbal Candies, and even Cheese Fondue. These unique items will boost your revenue like never before. Take control in two new scenarios – High Voltage and Power to the People. In these, you'll master the art of high-speed, efficient train travel, ensuring your passengers and goods get where they need to be quickly and profitably.

What’s New in High Voltage?

The Age of Electrification: Step into a new era as electric trains start due to take over from steam giants. Get ready for some serious speed and efficiency upgrades.

Fully Charged Locomotives: You’ll have 10 carefully recreated electric locomotives at your disposal. So you can experience the power of the Ce 6/8 III Krokodil and the PRR GG1 Blackjack. Plus, enjoy 3 new electronic locomotive sounds that bring these machines to life.

New Scenarios: The DLC also features two fully voiced scenarios, "High Voltage" starting in 1914, and "Power to the People" beginning in 1920. These challenges will test your skills as you navigate the shift to electric power.

Swiss Expansion: Expand your empire across the middle of Europe with the new Switzerland regional map. Since you can play it as one large map or in five detailed sections.

Unique Swiss Goods: Transport iconic Swiss products like Pocket Knives, Herbal Candies, and Cheese Fondue. These new items add variety and profit potential to your routes.

Fresh Tunes: Get into the groove with 20 new music tracks and jingles. They’re designed to immerse you in the high-energy world of electric trains. Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage is due to hit Steam on July 30th. Mark your calendars and get ready to power up your railway empire. Playable on Linux and Steam Deck (Verified) via Windows PC. So, if you're ready to jump into the future of railroads, this content is for you. It’s packed with everything you need to take your game to the next level. Don’t miss out the base title, on sale via Steam (20% off) and Humble Store (15% off). Dropping the price to roughly $39.99 USD / £36.79 / 39,99€.

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First gameplay trailer for Commandos: Origins released, focusing on tactics and stealth

Continue reading First gameplay trailer for Commandos: Origins released, focusing on tactics and stealth

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Пиратская игра Tortuga: A Pirate’s Tale теперь доступна в Steam Студия Gaming Minds и издательство Kalypso Media объявили о выпуске игры Tortuga: A Pir... .................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... Читать полностью: https://gamesun.ru/piratskaia-advenchyra-tortuga-a-pirates-tale-vyshla-v-steam/?feed_id=6778&_unique_id=65cecd77d6dd5

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S2 Ep.8 'Echoes'

Kaius finds himself stepping forward, and forward, to the base of the columns, feeling as small as a single fish in an ocean. Perhaps this is what he needs to finally cross that bridge between island and sea. His hand reaches out, warmth spreading across his palm. Slowly, his fingers unfurl and rest against the crystal in front of him, eyes squeezing shut.

The past and future echo as a fortress looms ahead - things are falling into place, but maybe a little too conveniently.

 Now on ao3! 

[herosone111]

我找的游戏一般体积很小，其实一般我玩游戏只玩100mb以下体积的游戏，电脑游戏也是只玩100mb以下体积，假如你做不到100mb，那说明你优化不行。

安卓游戏

Cmon公司《Zombicide(丧尸围城:无尽杀戮)》180.1mb。

Kalypso Media Group公司《Crowntakers(夺位者)》207mb也很不错。

《Galaxy-of pen and paper(银河经理)》173.5mb

《3d Pool Break Pro(桌球)版本2.3.0，4.3mb

主视角射击类

《Tail Gun Charlie(尾枪查理)》景色不错，72.6mb

《Aerial Duel/Turret Commander》，37.6mb

赛车类

《RiptideGP(激流快艇GP)》画面不错41.9mb

《City Racing》这个游戏能听到俄罗斯电台，是实时联网听音乐，感觉非常好，虽然我根本听不懂它的音乐，但是有那种80年代的感觉。47mb

解谜游戏

《Flow Water(流水喷泉)》23.8mb

《Shape Craft(嵌合)》51.6mb

《Nonograms(逻辑绘图/数图/数织)

《The Room(迷室/未上锁的房间)》1代&2代还行

双人游戏类

可单机可对抗游戏

《Ancient Empires Reloaded(远古帝国:重制版)》13.9mb

《Ancient Empire Strike(远古帝国:反击)8.8mb

对抗类游戏

《Micro Battles》有很多，我有1、2、3。

《Badland(破碎大陆)；一个手机一到四个人玩

《喵喵大作战》一个手机两个人玩

其他

《Parkour Race(跑酷比赛-自由跑游戏)42.7mb

《The Ark of Craft: Dinosaurs(工艺-生存方舟：恐龙)》98.5mb

《ASMR Slicing(来切我呀1.6.0版本)》即时生成切口64.9mb

《Event Horizon Frontier(视界线：边境)》只有版本2.5.4和2.6.0无BUG。60.6mb

《Ice Break plus(破冰)》像弹珠台那样打破冰块，有很多类似游戏，5mb

《Hit the Light》和上面一样，只是变成打霓虹灯，63.9mb

《Pay Back2(血债血偿2)》类似GTA，97.4mb

这是安卓上不到100MB的GTA，电脑上也有GTA3的压缩版本，一个7z文件的GTA3只有58.3mb

[hussainrazadigitalmedia]

Academic Blog #6

Representation of race and culture in Video Games

In this blog, I will emphasize the importance of Representation in Video Games.

Analysis:

I grew up playing video games. My elder brother introduced me to this game called “Commandos”. I loved playing that game. It was a game in which we play as US commandos and go on fighting Russian military. Growing up playing “Commandos” always made me think that the Russian flag was the enemy flag. Whenever I used to see the flag, I instantly knew, that in this movie or video game, they are the enemy. Which is quite disturbing for a 10-year-old to be thinking.

Just like commandos, there are many other games that follow the similar trend for example, The Call of Duty series, The Hitman series and most famously, Metal Gear Solid series. Metal gear Solid series are one of the most famous games alongside Call of Duty. In every metal gear solid game, Russians are portrayed as villains. If growing up playing 1 commandos game can program my brain into thinking Russians are villains, then imagine the damage a whole series dedicated to it can do.

It is a way to program kids to think Russia is the enemy and the US is the hero of the story. They grow up believing that which gives a very bad representation to Russia and its people. This is not limited to just Russia. Call of Duty and Counter-Strike have repeatedly displayed Muslims and Arabs as the villains. They bomb, use Arabic words and negatively impacting their religion. This made a lot of western people to believe the Muslims are people of violence and hate.

As mentioned by John Berger, “Depiction, picturing and seeing are ubiquitous features of the process by which most human beings come to know the world as it really is for them” (John Berger, 1972). He is pointing out how watching and playing these games effect people all around the world, misguiding them into thinking people on one side or religion or race are different than the other.

Many games in the recent years have addressed these issues can created a game with cultural diversities but the one most prominent one is Overwatch. Released back in 2016, Overwatch is a first-person shooter game where player pilot a hero and uses his power and ability to shoot along with 4 other teammates and win by completing objectives.

Representation Done Right:

The reason Overwatch is a prominent mention is that, it has one of the most satisfying cultural and race diversities. The game has Heroes from all over the globe. Ana and Pharah (mother and daughter) from Egypt. Zarya a Russian. Sombra, the cool hacker, from Mexico and so on. Their voice lines are also done from people from their respective region and they show their culture in the game, like how Symmetra, an Indian architect, wears sarhi (traditional Indian dress for ladies) and dances in traditional Indian style. According to Breevoort, "Overwatch has been a forefront of celebrating culture diversity and representation since its inception" (Breevoort, 2019)

Conclusion:

I think we need more games like overwatch to represent culture diversity. Young gamers do not need to be forced to hate on any particular religion, race or group of people. Let them enjoy and feel better about the world and play the game where they feel represented and their people highlighted.

References:

Berger, J. (2008 [1972]) Ways of seeing, London, Penguin.

Blizzard Entertainment (2016). Overwatch [Video Game], Blizzard Entertainment.

Activision (2003). Call of Duty [Video Game], Activision.

Pyro Studios (1999), Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines [Video Game], Eidos Interactive & Kalypso Media.

Breevoort, A. E. R. (2019, January 1). Heroic diversity: A study on cultural diversity of the heroes cast of the video game Overwatch. Utrecht University Student Theses Repository

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GOG free game: "The First Templar - Special Edition"

GOG’s Summer Sale 2024 continues with Haemimont Games and Kalypso Media Digital‘s historical action-adventure game The First Templar – Special Edition as another freebie. The First Templar – Special Edition isn’t very new, as it was released way back in 2011, and it’s clear that Assassin’s Creed: Director’s Cut from 2008 was the inspiration in content and presentation. However, one doesn’t have…