Welcome to February’s On The Horizon post. On The Horizon is a monthly blog that focuses on select games Vanguard is interested in spinning up. This month's list of games features some newer games with a mix of some older titles.
If you would like see any of these games in TAW, or any other game not listed here please fill out the Future Game List.
Contact the Vanguard Staff if you have any questions about these games or any not on this list.
Albion Online
Challenge yourself with intense, exhilarating PvP fighting with the greatest warriors in the open world of Albion. Gear up and use teamwork to send the enemy fleeing from the battlefield. Only the most skillful fighters will leave the field victorious. Need a break from fighting for your life, but still want to support your guild? Retire to your own private island off the coast of Albion and build and maintain a farm, including crops and animals, with a whole new set of buildings. Generate food to fuel your guild’s war efforts, or even just sell on the market for a profit. Build your home, then furnish and decorate it to your own style. Comfy beds, tables laden with hearty food, gruesome hunting trophies.
Crowfall
Player versus player combat on a massive scale. Lay siege to castles and ambush enemies in open-world throne war combat. Fill your shops with vendors, establish trade routes between worlds and build a mercantile empire. Design your own kingdom, using campaign resources to drop mountains and forests, valleys and rivers, cities and castles. Unique archetypes: Soldiers and casters, assassins and bounty hunters. Whatever role you prefer, Crowfall offers a unique collection of archetypes to choose from.
Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. To do this you will need to overcome struggles such as hunger, thirst and cold. Build a fire. Build a shelter. Kill animals for meat. Protect yourself from other players, and kill them for meat. Create alliances with other players and form a town. Whatever it takes to survive.
Unturned
Unturned is a sandbox game in the multiplayer survival genre. Survive the zombie infestation with your friends! Over the course of a typical adventure you'll fortify a base, scavenge for supplies, live off the land and negotiate with other players. The game is being developed hand-in-hand with the community, and tons of features are based entirely on feedback: You can build massive forts out of structural building blocks, or barricade smaller buildings from before the apocalypse began. It is also possible to create traps and intricate electronic systems. These extend to vehicles as well, you can make a giant rolling fortress! It is entirely possible to live off the wilderness by harvesting resources, fishing, growing crops and hunting down animals.
H1Z1 King of the Kill
H1Z1: King of the Kill is a large-scale, fight-to-the-death shooter where every moment counts. Drop into the high-intensity, arena-style grudge match and activate your inner beast mode. Gear up fast, throw together a game plan, and we’ll see if you have what it takes to be the last man standing. Rack up a kill streak or just add to the chaos – this is a spectacle and only one can be King of the Kill.
Hearts of Iron IV
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history. From the heart of the battlefield to the command center, you will guide your nation to glory and wage war, negotiate or invade. You hold the power to tip the very balance of WWII. It is time to show your ability as the greatest military leader in the world. Will you relive or change history? Will you change the fate of the world by achieving victory at all costs?
Conan Exiles
You are an exile, outcast and downtrodden, sentenced to walk in a barbaric wasteland where the weak are crushed and only the strong can live. Here you must fight to survive, build, and dominate the world alone on your own server, or with enemies and allies in online multiplayer. In the world of Conan the Barbarian, survival is more than being well-fed and hydrated. Here you must weather scouring sandstorms, save your mind from being corrupted and going insane, and fight vicious monsters from the darkest holes of the earth.
Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia! Mount & Blade: Warband is the eagerly anticipated stand alone expansion pack for the game that brought medieval battlefields to life with its realistic mounted combat and detailed fighting system.
Europa Universalis IV
Paradox Development Studio is back with the fourth installment of the award-winning Europa Universalis series. The empire building game Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire. Rule your nation through the centuries, with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. True exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy will be brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.
Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans.
Hello everyone!
Today is a big day for the CS:GO Division as we will be completing our annual 2v2 Tournament!
The results are in and the best teams from EU and NA have been selected! Our final match will be played between Team Mufflo (GSG Mupplo and LCP OfficialMoffel) and Team Llama Lovers (CPL Draconamy and CPL ThePenguinAW). These teams will be compete for the 40$ Steam Gift card Grand Prize and the skin package Runner Up Prize!
We will be streaming this match on TAWTV and it will start at 4:30 PM Eastern and 9:30 PM UK Time. Come support your fellow TAW members and your favorite team TODAY!
We are looking for EU members to either join our streaming team or moderation team. Ideally we would like more streamers from the EU. This is the best time to start recruiting more members to stream as our Twitch channel is becoming well known with in the Twitch Community.
If you're interested in joining the EU as a Streamer or becoming part of the Administration team please send me an email and we'll arrange and time and date to talk! benizzle@Taw.net for the people who don't know.
Vanguard News Train
It's a new year and the Vanguard News Train is leaving the station. With the holiday’s season behind us, VG looks forward to a bright new year. For Honor is having a beta weekend later this month on the 26 though the 29. We are planning to have a spin up team in place before then. If you interested in joining a For Honor team please fill out this form. Everyone strap on your helmets, and set your phasers to awesome, because Star Citizen (SCZ) is back. SCZ is our newest addition to the VG family. We expect For Honor to join later this month.
Horizon Teams
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Mandatory event times
NA Saturday 3:00 PM EST- 4:00 PM EST
Stormblood FFXIV new expansion due for release early next year, new classes, jobs and other info is yet to be unveiled.
Titanfall 2
NA Sunday 8:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
EU Saturday 7:00 PM GMT 8:00 PM GM
iRacing
NA Sunday 2:00 PM EST - 3:00 PM EST
Ghost in the Shell: First Assault
NA Sunday at 8:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST.
EU Friday at 8:00 PM GMT - 9:00 PM GMT
Joint optional meeting
Tuesday at 8:00 PM GMT - 9:00 PM GMT
Star Citizen
Mandatory event Times
NA Saturday at 3:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
EU Saturday at 8:00 PM GMT - 9:00 PM GMT
Star marine is now live. So come join our team for some Zero-G fps action.
Patch 3.0 is expected to launch sometime later this year.
If there is a game you would like to see in TAW please complete the VG Interest Form. Feel free to contact the Vanguard staff if you have any questions. Although not fully updated, previous games suggested can be found here.
Hello Star Citizens, and those of you who aren’t citizens yet. My name is Zenmire and this is my second time as SUL of SCZ. I was part of the original spinup team that started back in 2015. I took over the team when the SUL had to leave TAW for real life reasons, and ran the team until we closed it down in 2016. With patch 3.0 coming soon, and Star Marine release, we have decide to bring the game back into TAW. For more information about upcoming content check links below.
What is Star Citizen? Star Citizen is a kickstarter project created by Chris Roberts. The game was expected to be a sequel to the popular Wing Commander series. As more money keep pouring in they increased the scope of the game. Today the game has raised over 141 million dollars and this number will be outdated before I post this blog. Star Citizen is two games in one. The first game is called Squadron 42. It will feature a single play experience similar to the Wing Commanders games of old. The second game will feature a persistent universe. Originally backers could both game types for one price, but now Squadron 42 (aka the single player story mode) is sold separately from the persistent universe. Is Star Citizen a first-person shooter, space simulator, RPG, etc? The answer is yes. This is a very short run down on Star Citizen. If I included everything this blog would be 3 or 4 pages long.
You can get a game package that puts you into the game today for 45 dollars US. The game is still currently in the Alpha stage. We currently have 3 modes of play. Arena commander which is a space combat simulator against the ai, or real players. It also features racing module. Next we have what is called the mini persistent universe. It is just as the name implies. Its one star system with a few bases you can land and get out of ship. On some of the star bases, you can find weapons and battle each other. Their are some quests you can do where the ai will come in and attack you. The final mode of play currently available to players is Star Marine. Its a fps game featuring 2 maps and 2 game types. The first game mode is a 12 vesus 12 control point game, and the other is a free for all.
Our mandatory is on Saturday at 3 pm est 8 pm gmt. We will run one tournament a month to see who is the best at the different aspects of the game. Generally, we focus on the newest content released. So right now that is Star Marine. Once all the members have transferred in and we start to get some recruits, I plan to have weekly practices. The date/time of these practice events are not yet determined. We hope to see you all in the Verse.
If you have any question, or have some ideas please feel free to drop by our ts channel anytime, or you can contact me at zenmire@taw.net.
Want information about Star Citizen? Here are some useful links:RSI This is the main website. If you wanna buy ships, troll the forums. Or stay current on events this is the site for you.
INN This site covers everything Star Citizen.
Star Citizen Youtube channel Star Citizen puts out 3 or 4 videos a week. Worth watching if you got the time.
With the launch of Escape from Tarkov and Warframe at the end of 2016, Vanguard was able surpass the previous record set of 14 games launched in a year (set while Kingcheese & Wardy were VG CC in 2013) and set a new record of 16 games. It is a phenomenal achievement which was only possible through the dedication and willingness of the VG staff and the TAW members who made the commitment and stepped up as SULs to lead a team. Therefore whilst Vanguard can feel justly proud of what has been achieved in 2016, it is only right that those members who were SULs are recognized for their efforts. On that basis it it is with great pleasure that the specially made Record Breaker tab is awarded to the following former SUL staff of the teams launched in 2016.
Congrats all, well deserved.
SUL’s for teams launched in 2016
Shmeecow WWS, Launched 17th January
Semtext HOTS, Launched 17th
Balan RS, Launched 10th April
Killsecurity BD, 05th June
Mercenary SWBF, 05th June
Thermz RP, 05th June
Natalino TD, 1st July
Corpse DB, 1st July
MaximusSC OW, 1st July
Himscar PD, 1st July
Avguste SQ, 1st July
AntiStreik BF, 20th November
Buubbeli PAL, 20th November
MissDeathy WF, 20th November
Natalino EFT, 18th December
Redsword WFM, 18th December
Welcome to January’s On The Horizon post. On The Horizon is a monthly blog that focuses on select games Vanguard is interested in spinning up. This month's list of games features some newer games with a mix of some older titles.
Day of Infamy
Experience intense close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Black Desert Online
Black Desert is a huge sandbox oriented MMORPG that provides a variety of unique experiences, including strategy-oriented action such as castle sieges and complex battle, and also sophisticated simulation content such as trading, NPC-hiring, and real-estate management.
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Fortnite
Fornite is the living, ation building game from the developer formerly known as Epic Megagames. You and your friends will lead a group to reclaim and rebuild a homeland that has been left empty by mysterious darkness only known as ‘the Storm’. Band together online to build extravagant forts, find or build insane weapons and traps and protect your towns from the strange monsters that emerge during the Storm.. In an action experience from the only company smart enough to attach chainsaws to guns, get out there to push back the Storm and save the world. And don't forget to loot all the things.
Call of Duty: infinite warfare
Infinite Warfare delivers three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. Multiplayer combines a fluid momentum based movement system, player focused map design, deep customization, and a brand new combat rig system to create an intense gameplay experience where every second counts. Combat Rigs (Rigs) are the ultimate combat systems. Each Rig is a cutting-edge, tactical combat suit worn by the player and is built for totally different styles of play.
Red Tides: art of war
Art of War: Red Tides is a multi-player strategy game currently in BETA with the core aspects of the game implemented. The rules of a battle in Red Tides are simple and easy to grasp, but you will have different experience in each game. Lead your troops of hundreds units to victory!
For Honor
Carve a path of destruction through an intense, believable battlefield in For Honor. Choose your warrior amongst a variety of bold Knights, brutal Vikings and deadly Samurai, each with their own weapon set, play style and customization options.Storm castles and fortresses in massive battles and confront deadly bosses in intense duels to ensure the survival of your people against a mysterious and deadly foe.