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RJAnnouncing Mecha Simultactics!2024-01-26T00:00:00-08:002024-01-26T00:00:00-08:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/mecha%20simultactics/announcing-mecha-simultactics<p>Mecha Simultactics is a simultaneous-turn-based tactics game with online PVP on an isometric battlefield. Each turn, players select an action, which are then executed at the same time. Your available actions depend on the outcome of the previous turn.</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2024-01-26/mecha-gameplay1.gif" alt="Combat gif" /></p>
<p><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738660/Mecha_Simultactics/">Add Mecha Simultactics to your Steam wishlist!</a></p>
<p>FEATURES:</p>
<ul>
<li>Simultaneous-turn-based tactical gameplay</li>
<li>Multiple types of mechs and customization options</li>
<li>Isometric battlefield with destructible terrain</li>
<li>Anime-inspired battle replays</li>
<li>Map editor</li>
<li>Online PvP netplay</li>
</ul>
<p>Playtesting for Mecha Simultactics will commence soon. You can sign up for the Playtest on the <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738660/Mecha_Simultactics/">Steam page</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2738660/Mecha_Simultactics/"><img src="/assets/post_content/2024-01-26/main_c.png" alt="Steam Page" /></a></p>RJMecha Simultactics is a simultaneous-turn-based tactics game with online PVP on an isometric battlefield. Each turn, players select an action, which are then executed at the same time. Your available actions depend on the outcome of the previous turn.Simultaneous-Turn-Based PVP Tactics2023-12-07T00:00:00-08:002023-12-07T00:00:00-08:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/prototypes/simultaneous-turn-based-pvp-tactics<p>I’m taking a short detour from Mercura, which is a very big project, to experiment with a smaller game idea.</p>
<p>See the full post and video <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/44473910?emclan=103582791473995318&emgid=3892862241161426641">here</a>.</p>
<p>Some animated gifs…</p>
<p>Melee:</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2023-12-07/battle1.gif" alt="Melee" /></p>
<p>Projectiles:</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2023-12-07/battle2.gif" alt="Projectiles" /></p>
<p>Destructible terrain:</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2023-12-07/battle3.gif" alt="Destructible terrain" /></p>RJI’m taking a short detour from Mercura, which is a very big project, to experiment with a smaller game idea.Spirit Companion, Character Customization, and Skill Trees2023-09-05T00:00:00-07:002023-09-05T00:00:00-07:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/mercura/mercura-update-spirit-companion-character-customization-skill-trees%20copy<p>Here’s an update on Mercura’s latest features!</p>
<h3 id="spirit-companion">Spirit Companion:</h3>
<p>The Spirit Companion is now integrated into the game. This acts both as a guide and an additional weapon during combat. You can equip it with any weapon that is not compatible with your character’s class.</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2023-09-05/bow.gif" alt="Mercura characters" /></p>
<h3 id="character-customization">Character Customization:</h3>
<p>You can now choose your hairstyle, clothing accent color, and equipped garments are visible on your character. There are only a few to choose from right now, but I will be adding more in the future.</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2023-09-05/characters.png" alt="Mercura characters" /></p>
<h3 id="skill-trees">Skill Trees:</h3>
<p>I’m currently working on the fusion skill tree system. You can choose both a Spirit class and a Technical class, each with their own skill tree, plus unique skills that are only available for certain combinations.</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2023-09-05/skills.png" alt="Mercura characters" /></p>
<h3 id="more-details">More details</h3>
<p>Read the full details of this update on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/44473910/view/3678932376690479991">Steam</a>.</p>
<h3 id="want-to-play">Want to play?</h3>
<p>Mercura is a 2.5D online sandbox action rpg. Want to play an early build of Mercura?</p>
<p>✨ Join the playtest at <a href="https://playmercura.com">playmercura.com</a> ✨</p>RJHere’s an update on Mercura’s latest features!Top-Down Sandbox Action RPG2023-08-02T00:00:00-07:002023-08-02T00:00:00-07:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/mercura/mercura-announcement<p>Mercura is a top-down sandbox action RPG with online co-op in an online virtual world.</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2023-08-02/mercura1.png" alt="Mercura Screenshot" /></p>
<p>In Mercura, you may discover towns and dungeons created by other players, or harness the power of Mercura to create your own.</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2023-08-02/mercura2.png" alt="Mercura Screenshot" /></p>
<p>✨ More info at <a href="https://playmercura.com">playmercura.com</a> ✨</p>RJMercura is a top-down sandbox action RPG with online co-op in an online virtual world.Huge Rival Megagun Patch Now Live On Steam2020-06-21T00:00:00-07:002020-06-21T00:00:00-07:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/rival%20megagun/rival-megagun-patch<p>We just released a huge patch on Steam! This is a major update with new online multiplayer options, practice while matchmaking, user avatars, more battle settings, and gameplay tweaks! Additionally, the game is on sale at 40% off. Console updates are coming soon.</p>
<p>Full patch details <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/654100/view/2416692041881071598" target="_blank">here</a>!</p>RJWe just released a huge patch on Steam! This is a major update with new online multiplayer options, practice while matchmaking, user avatars, more battle settings, and gameplay tweaks! Additionally, the game is on sale at 40% off. Console updates are coming soon.Rival Megagun Physical Release Pre-Orders Now Live2020-02-07T00:00:00-08:002020-02-07T00:00:00-08:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/rival%20megagun/rival-megagun-physical-preorder<p>Brought to you by Spacewave Software, Degica Games, and First Press Games, Rival Megagun physical and collector’s editions are coming soon for PS4 and Nintendo Switch!</p>
<p>Pre-orders are now live.</p>
<p><a href="https://firstpressgames.com/collections/rival-megagun" target="_blank"><img src="/assets/post_content/2020-02-07-rival-megagun-physical-preorder/ce.jpeg" alt="Rival Megagun Physical Release - Collector's Editions Nintendo Switch and PS4" /></a></p>
<p>Get your copy <a href="https://firstpressgames.com/collections/rival-megagun" target="_blank">here</a>!</p>RJBrought to you by Spacewave Software, Degica Games, and First Press Games, Rival Megagun physical and collector’s editions are coming soon for PS4 and Nintendo Switch!Rival Megagun XE coming to exA-Arcadia2019-01-26T00:00:00-08:002019-01-26T00:00:00-08:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/rival%20megagun/rival-megagun-xe-coming-to-exa-arcadia<p>POWER TO THE EXA!</p>
<p>Rival Megagun XE is coming to exA-Arcadia.</p>
<p>ExA-Arcadia is an upcoming arcade platform bringing video games back to arcades globally.</p>
<p>View it on the <a href="https://exa.ac/en/games/rival-megagun-xe/" target="_blank">ExA-Arcadia website</a>.</p>
<p><img src="/assets/post_content/2019-01-26-rival-megagun-xe-coming-to-exa-arcadia/rival-megagun-xe.png" alt="Rival Megagun XE at JAEPO" /></p>
<p>See Rival Megagun XE at JAEPO here (Starting at 1:12:10):</p>
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</figure>RJPOWER TO THE EXA!Rival Megagun out now!2018-12-08T00:00:00-08:002018-12-08T00:00:00-08:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/rival%20megagun/rival-megagun-out-now<p>Rival Megagun is out now on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.</p>
<p>Learn more:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://rivalmegagun.com">Rival Megagun Website</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Join the community:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://discord.gg/rivalmegagun">Discord</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Buy Rival Megagun:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/654100/Rival_Megagun/">Steam</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rival-megagun-switch">Nintendo Switch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1056-CUSA10994_00-RIVALMEGAGUNUS00">PS4</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/p/rival-megagun/bwjsl0d2pt61">Xbox One</a></li>
</ul>RJRival Megagun is out now on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.Rival Megagun release date update2018-11-22T00:00:00-08:002018-11-22T00:00:00-08:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/rival%20megagun/rival-megagun-release-date-update<p>Rival Megagun will release on the following dates:</p>
<h2 id="north-america">North America:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Steam - November 29, 2018</li>
<li>PS4 - November 29, 2018</li>
<li>Xbox One - November 30, 2018</li>
<li>Nintendo Switch - December 6, 2018</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="europe">Europe:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Steam - November 29, 2018</li>
<li>PS4 - November 29, 2018</li>
<li>Xbox One - November 30, 2018</li>
<li>Nintendo Switch - November 29, 2018</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="japan">Japan:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Steam - November 30, 2018</li>
<li>PS4 - November 30, 2018</li>
<li>Xbox One - December 1, 2018</li>
<li>Nintendo Switch - November 29, 2018</li>
</ul>RJRival Megagun will release on the following dates:Rival Megagun coming November 29th!2018-11-09T00:00:00-08:002018-11-09T00:00:00-08:00https://blog.rjtn.ca/rival%20megagun/rival-megagun-coming-november-29<p>Rival Megagun is set to release on November 29, 2018, on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch!</p>
<p>Watch the official trailer here:</p>
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<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9j7mjngCnHk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"> </iframe>
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<p>Transform into your Mega Gunship boss form to blast your rival head-on in this unique shooting game with a competitive twist. Rival Megagun is a competitive split-screen vertical shmup (or shoot ‘em up, shooting game, STG) where you transform into a gigantic boss ship - your “Mega Gunship” - to invade your opponent’s screen.</p>
<p>Key Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Classic shmup action with a competitive twist</li>
<li>Multiple playable heroes, each with their own special weapons and Mega Gunship boss</li>
<li>Intense 2-player “couch-competitive” local versus battles</li>
<li>Online battles - challenge your friends of find opponents via matchmaking</li>
<li>Unlockable gear and weapons for customizing your ship</li>
<li>A single-player arcade mode</li>
</ul>RJRival Megagun is set to release on November 29, 2018, on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch!