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17.02.2017 18:00
Livestream of Elex!
On Facebook THQ Nordic announced that Elex will be shown tomorrow at the PC Gamer Weekender show on Twitch at 4:30 pm (UTC). How long the presentation of the game will be and what will be shown exactly is still unknown though. At 2pm on Sunday they will also present THQ Nordic's game "Battle Chasers: Nightwar".
- Written by Ravenhearth
06.02.2017 16:00
The Mountaintroll
Today new information about a monster from Elex, the Mountaintroll, have been released by Piranha Bytes. Below you can find an artwork, a proxymesh and a screenshot of the monster.
The Mountaintroll doesn't seem to be very intelligent but that's a fallacy. He mostly lives in caves or stony areas where he has his lair. His tough scaled skin makes him almost invincible.
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03.02.2017 16:00
Glow Plants
The little stream of new information about Elex simply doesn't stop: Again Piranha Bytes has released a new screenshot from Elex on Facebook. A fact about the game isn't allowed to be missing of course, which this time even is a quote from an NPC, who has to stay nameless though:
"Yeah sure I've tried them - but I won't friggin do it again! I've spent three days on the loo and my underwear still has a faint glow."
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29.01.2017 19:30
Interview by GamingBolt
GamingBolt have released an interview with Jenny and Björn from Piranha Bytes. There, the two developers talk about why they wanted to develop Elex:
We’ve been developing open-world fantasy RPGs for the last 20 years, and so we felt that there’s time for something new. But on the other hand, we love to create fantasy games with a lot of freedom in a simulated, living game world, so we thought we should stick to that, but approach it from a new angle. So, we were looking for something that has more stark contrasts, and gives us more gameplay possibilities, without being stale at the same time, and so we ended up with our science-fantasy setting.
Something interesting can be read about the combat system as well:
For ELEX we’ve created the combat system from scratch. We want players to have complete control over their different attacks, but without making the controls too complicated. Let’s just say, we really dislike just plain button mashing, but are aware that many players just want to enjoy the story, and so we developed something that’s both accessible and challenging at the same time. The key here lies in the AI behavior of the enemies.
Other topics are the factions, the different weapons in the game, quests and more. The complete interview in english can be found at GamingBolt's website.
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26.01.2017 00:00
World of Elex on Facebook and Youtube
We are proud to announce that World of Elex is on Facebook and Youtube now! Thus you can inform yourself in the social networks in addition to our website and forums now and never miss a news or video about Piranha Bytes newest RPG. Articles, interviews with the Piranhas and more will be uploaded to our channels in the future in addition to the content already available. Of course everything is accessible on your tablet or phone as well. Just click on the images to get to our channels. The team will be happy about your visit!
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25.01.2017 08:00
"Offline - Are you ready for the next level?" will be in cinemas
In a press release Piranha Bytes announced that the movie "Offline - Are you ready for the next level?" for which Piranha Bytes created the gaming sequences will be released in cinemas soon. The release date is the 23th february 2017 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Whether the movie will be released in other countries is still unknown though. It's Piranha Bytes first participation in a film. "Offline" is bridging "a bridge between the film and gaming industry as the first transmedial project".
In the press release it is stated: "[...] The film succeeds in perfectly reflecting the life between virtual reality and reality. This in a fast, cheeky and amusing narrative gives it the potential to not only be perceived as a genre film, but to become an absolute cult movie for gamers." [translated]
The film is about two young gamers (played by Moritz Jahn and Mala Emde) whose accounts get hacked in an online game and who now have to find their way in the real world on their search for their virtual alter egos. The humorous movie was already able to win several youth prizes. "Offline" is going to be released by the production company Rat Pack Entertainment ("Fach Ju Göhte") in collaboration with Little Dream Entertainment. The film is the first work by director Florian Schnell.
A short teaser and a clip in german below.
- Written by Ravenhearth
23.01.2017 16:00
Gliders, Jetpacks and Teleporters
Again Piranha Bytes has released a new screenshot of Elex on Facebook as well as a fact about the game:
Gliders, Jetpacks and Teleporters made common vehicles unnecessary.
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16.01.2017 14:00
The Worldhearts
On Facebook, Piranha Bytes again has released a new screenshot of Elex and a new fact about the game:
The Worldhearts work day and night to revive the once dead land of Magalan.
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12.01.2017 10:00
ELEX is among Time’s 50 most anticipated video games of 2017
The Time magazine has released a list on their website with their 50 most anticipated video games of 2017. Alongside some well known titles and some indie games there's also ELEX on the list. The Time magazine adds:
After the Gothic and Risen fantasy roleplaying games, German studio Piranha Bytes tackles a sci-fi themed open world that marries medieval fantasy paraphernalia like swords and magic items with futuristic jet packs and guns.
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03.01.2017 16:00
Elex supports Razer Chroma
On their Youtube channel Piranha Bytes have released a new video which presents Elex' support of Razer's chroma keyboards. Through this feature the keyboard is able to show the keys for controls, quick slots, inventory and so on with LEDs, as well as damage, low stamina and others. A new short gameplay scene can be seen in the video as well.
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