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'Endless' series crosses one million copies sold
The "Endless" series of games reached over one million copies sold, Iceberg Interactive announced. The series consists of three games, Dungeon of the Endless, Endless Legend and Endless Space, and the trio combined to sell 1.2 million units to date. All three games were created by Amplitude Studios, the latest being October's Dungeon of the Endless, a retro-styled roguelike for PC and Mac. Amplitude kicked the series off with Endless Space in 2012, a 4X space strategy game that served as a precursor to Endless Legend, which launched in September. Those that pick up the $20 Crystal Pack for Dungeon of the Endless on Steam receive an additional playable faction for Endless Space's Disharmony expansion as well as extra unit skins for Endless Legend. [Image: Iceberg Interactive]
Joystiq Tiny Streams: Delving deep into Dungeon of the Endless
Tiny Streams has a dollop of punishing roguelike action for you this Valentine's Day. Nothing says, "I love you!" like watching someone rail against Dungeon of the Endless, the new game from Amplitude Studios, the Parisian team behind the popular strategy game Endless Space. Jess Conditt, Joystiq's Senior Reporter, dove into the alpha version of Dungeon of the Endless to give an early view of how Amplitude approaches a more terrestrial game of strategy. A more intimate experience than Endless Space, Dungeon is no less challenging than its predecessor while retaining its hard science fiction ambiance. Joystiq Tiny Streams air right here on Joystiq.com every Monday and Friday at 4PM EST. To check out Jess' full stream of the game, or to follow her future streams, hit up her Twitch channel. Full Joystiq Streams air on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4PM EST. [Images: Amplitude Studios]
Get early access to Endless Space developer's roguelike Dungeon of the Endless
Amplitude Studios launched its dungeon defense game Dungeon of the Endless on Steam today. The alpha version of the game is available through Steam Early Access through two packs, both currently 25 percent off. The base-level Pixel Pack version is currently $9.74, whereas the Founder Pack is $14.99 and grants players access to additional ships, heroes and 50 percent off coupons for Endless Space and its Disharmony expansion. Dungeon of the Endless, billed as a roguelike dungeon defense game, is set in the Endless Space universe and has players opening doors, gathering goods and decimating enemies before their equipment is destroyed. Amplitude Studios divulged the game's inception, which occurred during a late-night, drunken brain-storming session, at Gamescom.
PSA: Endless Space adds free 'Search for Auriga' DLC
Endless Space isn't quite endless, but it is still a very large strategy game that just grew a bit bigger thanks to the addition of the free Search for Auriga DLC pack. As we reported when the DLC was announced, Search for Auriga adds new heroes, a new planet type, a special wonder and a number of AI and balance improvements to Endless Space. Full details on the DLC's additions and changes can be found on developer Amplitude Studios' website. Before you rush over to Steam to download the DLC - the addition will be automatically downloaded and installed the next time you start Endless Space - keep in mind that it requires you own both Endless Space and the game's Disharmony expansion. Both items can be found on Steam.
Endless Space expands again with free Search For Auriga DLC
Proving that "Endless Space" isn't just a cute title, Iceberg Interactive has announced a new, free expansion for the 4X strategy game that adds new heroes and a new planet type. Developed by Amplitude Studios, The Search For Auriga "will include new heroes, a special wonder, a unique planet, in addition to new features such as Rally Points as well as AI and balancing improvements." Though the prior sentence includes all information currently known about The Search For Auriga, Iceberg Interactive assures fans that more details will emerge soon. How soon? That's unclear, but with this DLC currently slated to launch in November, it should be imminent. The one caveat applied to this otherwise free expansion pack is that it will not work with just the base game of Endless Space. Instead, players will need to own Endless Space and the Disharmony expansion pack in order to play The Search For Auriga. To make this easier on players, Iceberg points out a currently ongoing Steam sale that reduces the cost of Endless Space Gold (a bundle including the original game and the Disharmony expansion) by 75 percent, to only $8.74. This sale ends on October 19; if you're interested, hurry.
Dungeon of the Endless is roguelike, tower defense sci-fi and fantasy
"We were drunk." Amplitude Studios Game Director Max von Knorring introduces Dungeon of the Endless to me at Gamescom with the story of a late-night, booze-infused, group brainstorming session. He recalls that when his team stumbled into work the next morning, they all had ideas for a new game: something retro-inspired, a roguelike with elements of tower defense, RPGs and Dungeon Keeper, and something to play with friends. One week later Amplitude had a prototype for Dungeon of the Endless, a 2D pixel romp set in a 3D world, within the sci-fi-fantasy universe of Endless Space and Endless Legend. A brief trailer teased Dungeon of the Endless earlier this month, showing an emergency space pod crashing into a nearby planet, the crew of three inside brushing off, standing up, and one of them opening the door to fire a pistol at ... something. The trailer ends with the question, "What's behind the door?" The second reveal trailer answers that question in two parts: Monsters. And then dead monsters.
Endless Space dev reveals surprise new game: Endless Legend
The reveal trailer for Dungeon of the Endless crash-landed earlier this month, teasing a new, retro-styled game from Endless Space developer Amplitude Studios. That announcement implied its mysteries would be revealed at Gamescom, but Amplitude had an entirely different secret waiting for us: It's also developing Endless Legend, a 4X strategy title not styled in pixelated 3D or related to interstellar travel. Both Dungeon of the Endless and Endless Legend are due out in alpha by the end of the year. Endless Legend is a "civilization fantasy game," Amplitude Creative Director Romain de Waubert de Genlis told me at Gamescom today, during a run-through of the game's early-alpha build. Players craft empires in a fantasy setting, complete with orcs, castles and Broken Lords, a playable faction of "vampire knights." These noblemen must slaughter civilizations in order to survive, but they have souls and don't inherently enjoy killing people. Whether they're "broken" because they care or because they kill is up to the player.
'Dungeon of the Endless' teased by Amplitude Studios
Amplitude Studios, developers of Endless Space, released a trailer that teases its new project, apparently called Dungeon of the Endless. The video shows spaceships and explosions with a pretty, retro-inspired design. In the teaser trailer, Amplitude Studios asks the question, "What's behind the door?" We're deducing that we may learn the answer to that question at Gamescom, primarily because the video ends with the words "more at Gamescom." We know, our detective skills are incredible.
Endless Space: Disharmony settles on June 26
Ampltude Studios' Endless Space will launch its first premium expansion, Disharmony, on June 26 through Steam. Publisher Iceberg Interactive will also have an English retail version – key-only box with 16 page artbook – two days later. The expansion is priced at 10 in both $ and € Earth currency forms. The Disharmony expansion will add a new faction ("The Harmony") to the 4X strategy game, as well as new ship types, targeting and redesigned weapon systems, better AI, along with an "enhanced invasion mechanics." Endless Space has sold over 300,000 copies and the developer has been quite generous with free add-ons, having done four since last year's July launch. %Gallery-191675%
Endless Space adds 'Disharmony' this summer
Ampltude Studios' Endless Space has been quite generous with free add-ons, having done four since the 4X space strategy game launched last July. The game's first official expansion will warp into digital and retail space this summer for $10. Dubbed Disharmony, the expansion adds a new faction ("The Harmony"), mixes in fighters and bombers to the capital ship warfare, adds new targeting and redesigned weapon systems, and introduces "enhanced invasion mechanics." The game's AI is also receiving an upgrade. Endless Space has received a lot of love from Amplitude and has shown consistent improvement over the past year. The game has sold over 300,000 copies.
Mac Game of the Week: Endless Space is a beautiful space-faring 4X strategy game
There's no question that iOS games tend to be a little more oriented towards the quicker and the easier, so when I head back to the Mac platform looking for a game to spotlight, I like to go a little more cerebral. And Endless Space, as you can probably tell from the screenshot above, is definitely that. It's a 4X strategy game, where the four Xs are actually Es that stand for "eXploration, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate." As with most games of this type (Civ and Galactic Civilizations are probably my two favorite examples), Endless Space is a turn-based strategy title, where you expand a space-faring civilization out into a galaxy full of various resources and enemies, designed to either help or hinder you on your journey. It's a complicated game, to be sure: There are complex systems of taxation and population to take care of, and the ships that you build and fly around the universe can be customized and tweaked to your heart's content. And the title is certainly apt: Not only is the universe you'll discover very large indeed, but the tech tree itself is practically endless, and the game is almost infinitely replayable as well. Endless Space isn't for the faint of heart -- if browsing through stat screens trying to get as much information as possible before making a major decision about which planet to colonize next isn't all that appealing to you, then maybe you're in the mood for something a little targeted towards the reflexes rather than the mind. But if you are looking for a cerebral, space-based title on the Mac, Endless Space is it. Plus, this week on Steam it's on sale for half off, so you can pick up the basic edition (in a Steam Play version, which means you get it for both PC and Mac) for as low as US$14.99. Enjoy.
Steam's weekly deals include cheap Rochard, Jet Set Radio, Arcania and Endless Space
Steam has announced its latest round of weekly deals, with physics-focused platformer Rochard dropping to $2.49, along with Jet Set Radio. Left 4 Dead 2 and Arcania are both available for $4.99, and the Emperor Special Edition of Endless Space (which includes the soundtrack and a number of other in-game goodies) is $17.49.All of these deals last through March 18 at 10am PST, so you've got one week to look under as many couch cushions as possible for the right amount of pocket change. And why stop at your own couch?
Endless Space sells 300K copies, adds fourth free update
Endless Space, the 4X turn-based strategy game from scrappy Paris-based developer Amplitude Studios, has sold 300K units since its release eight months ago. The announcement comes as the studio adds "Virtual Awakening," the fourth free add-on to the the game.The add-on features new heroes, gameplay around asteroids and gas giants and new random events. It also includes the standard upgrades and AI improvements we've seen since the game's launch.Endless Space will go on sale today on Steam for 50 percent off until March 18. It's a whole lot of strategy for $15.
Endless Space receives free 'Light of Polaris' update
Endless Space keeps receiving solid support from its development team, adding a third content pack for free to the 4X space strategy game. The "Light of Polaris" includes new achievements, Steam Cloud support, holiday stuff and welcomed updates.The holiday specials include the new Polaris Factory Wonder and Oros Gec Faction Hero. The general updates include some faction tweaks and a "no pirates" option. There's also enhancements to the battle AI and automatic battle actions.Strategy fans should keep an eye out for this game in the upcoming Steam sale.%Gallery-173759%
Endless Space updated, free to play on Steam this weekend
Endless Space, which includes "Echoes of the Endless," the game's second free content pack, is free to play this weekend on Steam. Not only is the 4X strategy game free this weekend, but it's also 50 percent off at $15. The game is free to play until Sunday at 1PM Pacific and 50 percent off until Monday at 10AM Pacific.We gotta hand it to Amplitude Studios: they've certainly supported their game, taking a title that launched with some rough spots during the summer and smoothing them out. If you enjoy games like Civilization or Masters of Orion, you definitely owe it to yourself to download Endless Space and give it a spin around the Milky Way.[Thanks, Gregory]
Endless Space content update today, adds new faction
Endless Space will launch its first free content update, "Rise of the Automatons", today on Steam. Red Alert: The update is not compatible with older saves. Developer Amplitude Studios stated the update was created with input from the 4X strategy game's community."We really appreciate our players' devotion and ideas; they've given us ammo for many more updates and upgrades beyond this one," said Amplitude CEO Mathieu Girard. "They're numerous, argumentative, and occasionally challenging, but we wouldn't have it any other way."Other improvements to the game in today's update include a new trade route panel, upgraded diplomacy, improved hero management, improved AI and other necessary "fixes, amendments and changes."%Gallery-167279%
Endless Space warps onto Mac
Endless Space, the 4x space strategy game that launched in July for PC, is available now on Mac. Those who already purchased the game on PC automatically own the Mac version through SteamPlay. Endless Space also features cross-platform multiplayer between both platforms."We are hugely excited with the digital success of Endless Space so far and the acclaim by the press for the game," said Amplitude Studios CEO Mathieu Girard. "We hope to welcome many players and expect to see some cross-platform multiplayer rivalries pop up."Endless Space is easily one of the best strategy games of the year. It's not as adept as Civilization 5 in getting new players adjusted, but it's the type of game that has a lot going for it once you're acquainted.%Gallery-154587%
Endless Space blasts off July 4
Endless Space is set to launch (har har) next week on July 4. Created by Amplitude Games – a Paris studio made up of ex Ubisoft and EA vets – Endless Space is a 4X strategy title. In other words, players expand their outer space empire, building relationships with the game's eight civilizations (or just conquering them outright).Endless Space will be available on PC digital distribution platforms with an asking price of $30.%Gallery-159247%
Endless Space is new 4X strategy game from ex-Ubi, EA devs
Endless Space is a 4X sci-fi strategy game by Amplitude Games, a new Paris outfit made up of former Electronic Arts and Ubisoft folks. A couple things make this announcement interesting. For starters, given their pedigree, the devs plan to come at this game from the potential blockbuster mentality, a rare occurence in the strategy genre. The other is the developer is looking for the community to get involved in what it's calling the "GAMES2GETHER" initiative."Few industries have such a vocal community and even fewer have the luxury of listening to the feedback that it provides," said Amplitude CEO Mathieu Girard. "Now that we're independent and get to call the shots, the whole team shares the dream of bringing this interactivity and support one step further."Those interested in participating in the process can sign up at the Endless Space site. Given how few and far between good 4X strategy games come along, we won't be mad if this one fails -- we'll just be very disappointed in everyone participating in the process.%Gallery-150527%
