Gamescom 2017 – Page 5 – Augmented & Virtual Reality Confabulation

August 14, 2017

MarsLit Games Release Gamescom Trailer for Unknown Fate

Europe’s biggest videogame event Gamescom returns next week in Cologne, Germany, with studio’s around the world gearing up to showcase their latest titles. In the run up, MarsLit Games has unveiled its latest trailer for virtual reality (VR) compatible experience Unknown Fate.

The video, which MarsLit Games has prepared specifically for Gamescom 2017, showcases new characters, new locations and highlights some of the gameplay mechanics.

Unknown Fate is a story-driven first-person adventure set in a surreal universe. Players are cast in the role of Richard, needing to piece together his broken memories by exploring several worlds, each occupied by a guardian. There are four guardians, each of which occupy his own world, but there is a fifth, who has succeeded in breaking the boundaries tying him to one place. Able to roam all the worlds freely, this last guardian might be able to answer all the questions in Richard’s head, depending on which side is chosen.

Checkout the new trailer below, and for further Unknown Fate updates, keep reading VRFocus.

August 8, 2017

VR Titles to be Showcased at Italian Pavilion at Gamescom

Italian trade association AESVI will be representing the Italian videogaming industry at Gamescom this year with a special pavilion showcasing over 20 titles, including several virtual reality (VR) applications and videogames.

The aim of the pavilion is to show the diversity and talent of the videogame industry in Italy. More than 20 titles from 14 different developers will be on display, including nine VR titles. Italian Ministry of Economic Development, the Italian Trade Agency ICE and AESVI, the Italian Games Trade Body have brought together a selection of titles across PC, console, mobile and Mac to demonstrate the broad range that is available.

“It’s key to us that we spread the word about the achievements of the Italian games industry, and events like Gamescom are the perfect place to connect Italy with the rest of the world,” offers Giovanni Sacchi, Director of the Made in Italy Export Promotion Department. “That’s why we support the Italian Pavilion, because it demonstrates how the long-established Italian flair for creativity that has been so prevalent in the world of fashion and design is also playing its part within games.”

Among the VR titles available will be Theseus for PlayStation VR, SBK Racing for Samsung Gear VR and Google Daydream, Witness: Auschwitz for PC VR and Steel Alive for Samsung Gear VR.

“The most striking thing about the Italian Pavilion at Gamescom is just how different all of the games we’re taking over are,” added Thalita Malago, AESVI’s General Secretary. “This is the most varied stand we’re taken across to Cologne’s Koelnmesse that I can remember, and it’s really illustrative of what’s happening to the games industry within Italy at the moment. Not only are home grown developers taking bold new steps into genres they’ve never attempted before, but so some of our leading lights are also making names for themselves in studios around the world.”

VRFocus will continue to bring you the latest news from Gamescom.

July 18, 2017

Winking Entertainment Set To Announce New Project At Gamescom

The developer behind Unearthing Mars are already working on its new videogame, with virtual reality (VR) title Reborn: A Samurai Awakens due to be showcased at Gamescom, but the studio are not content with just that, and are planning on revealing another upcoming project at Gamescom.

Reborn: A Samurai Awakens will be the centrepiece of Winking entertainment’s offerings at Gamescom, which is due to take place at Cologne, Germany from 22nd-26th August. The new title, developed alongside Pixel Gear developers Geronimo Interactive, follows the story of Yukimura Sanada, a famous warrior from Japanese history, who is forced to fight alien invaders using exotic adaptations of traditional weaponry, such as laser katanas, pistols or even psychic powers. Reborn: A Samurai Awakens will be available for attendees at Gamescom to try out.

A new mechanic will be featured in Reborn: A Samurai Awakens, referred to as ‘Hack Time’ which allows players to stun enemies with precisely-timed counter attacks. This effect lows down time and gives players the ability to inflict double-damage attacks.

Winking Entertainment are also planning to reveal a secret project hey have been working on, as part of an announcement on the 24^th August. There are no current details on what this new project will entail, or even what it is titled, with Winking Entertainment keeping details close to the chest.

Reborn: A Samurai Awakens is due to be released for PlayStation VR sometime in late 2017. Further information can be found on the Winking Entertainment website.

VRFocus will bring you further updates on Reborn: A Samurai Awakens and Winking Entertainment’s unnamed new project as it becomes available.

March 28, 2017

New Developer Focused Event Devcom Comes to Gamescom 2017

The annual Gamescom event in Germany is one of the largest in the world – certainly in Europe – and now it’s set to get even bigger. Gamescom organisers have announced a brand-new developer event that will make its debut this summer called devcom.

For the industry focused event a call has now been put out for industry experts and insiders to submit their ideas, topics and other suggestions for suitable sessions.

devcom week

The inaugural developer conference will focus on virtual reality (VR), mobile videogames, business and production. While submissions are encouraged around these subjects other topics may also include: programming, design, audio, diversity, monetization and eSports. The window for submissions closes on 11th April 2017.

Additionally, on top of panel discussions and keynote speeches devcom will also play host to workshops, summits, master classes and matchmaking.

The devcom Master Classes will include two-hour round table discussions for up to 40 participants each, focused on marketing, game design and production as well as sales. devcom tutorials allow for hands-on tutorial sessions, up to four a day, on cutting-edge technologies, game engines and advertising tools. While the devcom summits are three one-day summits with a focus on mobile gaming, VR and monetization.

Tickets for devcom are already available with early bird discounts on offer. This drops ticket prices by 15 percent, so a student pass is 59.00 EUR (excluding fees), while the all access VIP pass is 1,019.15 EUR. The early bird deals end on 12th May.

For any further updates on devcom, keep reading VRFocus.