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Build, Expand And Conquer In Citadelum On Xbox
Citadelum, a Roman-themed strategy and city-building game, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £24.24. Developed by Abylight Barcelona and published by Abylight Studios, the game challenges players to build cities, manage resources, defend against barbarian threats, and explore a world map, incorporating elements of Roman mythology.
Pokémon fans think Winds and Waves’ adorable widdle starters might evolve into mythological calamities
A fan theory suggests that the starter Pokémon for the upcoming games Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, inspired by Southeast Asian mythology, will evolve into powerful creatures based on legendary beasts. These evolutions, such as the Minokawa, Arimaonga, and Bakunawa, are associated with calamity and celestial events, potentially hinting at a major plot point involving eclipses in the games.
Eternal Exodus – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Eternal Exodus is a new monster-catching RPG set in the afterlife, where players can capture and fuse mythological creatures to overthrow tyrannical rule. The game features a vast world, party-based combat with up to four demons, crafting, and sidequests, drawing inspiration from Shin Megami Tensei and Pokemon. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Here is your first look at live action Kratos and Atreus!
The first images of Kratos and Atreus from the upcoming God of War television series on Amazon Prime have been released. The series, showrun by Ronald D. Moore and directed by Frederick E.O. Toye, will focus on Norse mythology and has received an Emmy award-winning director for its initial episodes. Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson will portray Kratos and Atreus, respectively.
“Sapkowski is a kleptomaniac with mythology” - How Reigns: The Witcher coaxes out the improv chaos of Geralt's universe
Nerial discusses their approach to adapting CD Projekt's The Witcher universe for the card game Reigns: The Witcher, drawing inspiration from books, games, and fan content. Narrative designer Oscar Harrington-Shaw and design director François Alliot explain how they distill lore into card events, balancing faithfulness with experimental gameplay, and even considering Geralt as a detective in a neo-noir spin-off.
Giants Deserve Better
This article explores how giants are often undersold in tabletop role-playing games compared to their rich presence in folklore and mythology. It examines various mythological depictions of giants, from fairy tales to Norse and biblical stories, suggesting these provide more compelling and diverse inspirations for game design than the typical 'big human' archetype. The author encourages game masters to draw from these richer sources to create more interesting and otherworldly giant encounters.
