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    June 2017 - Posts

    25/06/2017 19:27

    Dead by Daylight

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    Dead by Daylight

     

    Developer: Behaviour Digital Inc.

    Release Date: June 14th. 2016

    Genre: Horror, Multiplayer, Co-op, Survival Horror


    We feel that this game would make a great addition to the TAW community. If you would like to see Dead by Daylight in TAW,  please fill out the Vanguard interest form.

     

    What is Dead by Daylight?

     

    Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught and killed.

     

    Plot:

     

    The Entity, a supernatural being hailing from the ancient blood web, is awakened from its slumber whenever it is summoned by actions of great violence and malice. The killers, exclusively serial murderers, are pulled out of reality by it and convinced to do its bidding. In order to maintain its existence, the Entity requires sacrifices, and demands that they hunt and kill the survivors so it can feed off their hope and steal a piece of their soul upon death. Then they are brought back to life to repeat the trial, endlessly attempting to escape.

     

    The survivors are pulled into the Entity's constructed world when they wander too close to the places the killers were taken from, disappearing from the real world without a trace. They end up at a lonely campfire, where they rest between trials, until a killer pursues them again. Escaping from the grounds always takes the survivors back to the campfire, and offerings can be created to be burnt at it and appeal for the Entity's favor. Since the Entity feeds off the hope of the survivors to escape, it helps them just as much as the killers, acting as an impartial observer of the hunt, stepping in only to claim those hanged on its hooks.

     

     

    If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries please contact any member of VG staff. If you have interest in this game or any others not in TAW please fill our future games form.

     

    Links to the game on various social media and steam:

     

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    Posted by MaximusSC | 3 comment(s)
    Filed under: FrontPage, vanguard
    22/06/2017 20:47

    Master X Master VG Game Of The Week

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    Master x Master

     

    Developer: NCsoft

    Release Date: June 21st, 20107

    Genre: MOBA

     

    Master X Master is currently in Vanguard under the “Game Testing Channel.” Feel free to come in and have some fun with fellow Master X Master players.

     

    Check this game out, and after it releases if it something you would like to see in TAW fill out the INTEREST FORM.

     

    What is Master X Mastere?

     

    Master x Master is a free to play action MOBA developed and published by NCSoft set in the NCSoft universe. The game features characters from WildStar, Blade and Soul, Lineage, and every other NCSoft title. Unlike League of Legends and DotA 2, Master x Master allows players to play 2 heroes, called "masters" at once with the ability to tag between them at will. The combat is fast paced with WSAD controls and has a high skill cap. In the video above, I showed off the 3v3 mode as well as the 5v5 game mode. Gameplay is broken down between PvP and PvE. The game has a pretty robust PvE system where players can run through various instanced stages alone or with a party (similar to stages in games like HeroWarz, Vindictus, etc).

     

    Master X Master Key Features:

     

    Keyboard Controls – not just another point-and-click MOBA. Players must use the WASD to move and manually aim all skill shots and auto attacks.

     

    PvE Missions – explore over 25 maps and dungeons with five difficulty settings to unlock new characters, runes, materials and earn achievements.

     

    Tag Team Action – chose two characters for each match and swap between them at the click of a button!

     

    Multiple Competitive Game Modes – choose from Combat Training (Team Death Match), Point Control (Base Control), and Ruins of the Titan (Classic 3-lane MOBA)

     

    Mini Games – improve your twitch mechanics by playing quick mini-games including Laser Dodging, Bullet Mode, and Racing.

     

    All-Star Cast – play as characters from popular NCSoft MMORPGs including Aion, Blade & Soul, WildStar, Lineage, and Lineage 2.

     

     

     

    Links to the game on various social media and steam:

     

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    Posted by MaximusSC | with no comments
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    20/06/2017 13:48

    Rising Storm 2 Vietnam Spin Up Meeting NEW DATE

    Vanguard is pleased to announce a new date for the spin up meeting for Rising Storm 2 Vietnam.

     

    The meeting will be held on Saturday June 24th @ 3:00 PM EST / 7.00 PM GMT for Rising Storm 2 Vietnam in the Teamspeak VG - *SPIN UP MEETING CHANNEL* in Vanguard.

     

     

    Right now Rising Storm 2 Vietnam Digital Deluxe Edition is on sale on https://www.kinguin.net for only $ 11.81 or € 10.89

     

     

     

    Posted by MaximusSC | 1 comment(s)
    Filed under: FrontPage, vanguard
    15/06/2017 17:22

    VG On the Horizon June 2017

    June 2017 On the Horizon

    Welcome to June’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.

     

     

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    Tekken 7

     

    Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.

     

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    Destiny 2

     

    New Legends will rise on September 8th 2017. Destiny 2 will be on PC.

    Thus begins the conversation about our next adventure together. There will be so much more to say before we reunite the Guardians to reclaim their city from the most dreaded threat it has ever faced. Fortunately, we’ll have all summer long to dive into the details. This is a new beginning for every player. We know you have questions about the worlds you’ll explore, the enemies you’ll fight, the powers you’ll master, and (as Cayde promised) the loot you’ll earn. All will be answered in the weeks and months to come. It should be a hell of a ride.

     

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    Black Desert Online

     

    Black Desert Online is a sandbox, living-world MMORPG. Experience fast-paced, action-packed combat, hunt monsters and huge bosses, fight with friends in a guild to siege nodes and region castles, train your life skills such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and much more!

     

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    Portal 2

     

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends! Portal 2 draws from the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music that earned the original Portal over 70 industry accolades and created a cult following.

     

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    XCOM 2

     

    XCOM 2 is the sequel to the award-winning strategy game, XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Twenty years have passed since humanity lost the war against the alien invaders and a new world order now exists on Earth. After years of lurking in the shadows, XCOM forces must rise and eliminate the alien occupation.

     

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    Reign Of Kings

    Struggle to survive in a harsh medieval world. Hunt wildlife, mine resources, build structures, and craft weapons and armor in order to protect yourself. You may form a guild, bring war to all opposition, and try to seize the throne and become king!

     

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    Brawlhalla

     

    Brawlhalla is an epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or locally. And it's free. Join casual free-for-alls, queue for ranked matches, or make a custom room with your friends. Millions of players. Frequent updates. Over thirty unique legends. Come fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla!

     

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    Duck Game

     

    Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

     

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    Stellaris

     

    Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder! Paradox Development Studio, makers of the Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis series presents Stellaris, an evolution of the grand strategy genre with space exploration at its core.

     

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    H1Z1: King of the Kill

     

    H1Z1: King of the Kill is a fast-paced shooter in which players compete in large-scale chaotic PvP spectacles of skill, wit and a little luck, where everyone must fight to the death to stand alone at the top of the podium.

     

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    Friday the 13th: the Game

     

    Jason is back! Jason Voorhees is unleashed and stalking the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake! Friday the 13th: The Game is one of the most highly-anticipated horror titles of all time. You will finally be able to take on the role as Jason Voorhees and Camp Crystal Lake counselors.

     

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    7 Days to Die

     

    HOW LONG WILL YOU SURVIVE?7 Days to Die has redefined the survival genre, with unrivaled crafting and world-building content. Set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, 7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first person shooter, survival

     

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    Crossout

     

    Crossout is the post-apocalyptic MMO Action game! Craft your unique battle machines from dozens of interchangeable parts and destroy your enemies in explosive PvP online battles! Free-to-play launch on Steam is planned for Q2 2017.

     

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    Albion Online

     

    Albion Online takes you back to the roots of the MMO genre, putting competition and interaction between players first. You conquer and shape the world of Albion, and every action has consequences which can be felt throughout the world. Create your own cities and establish community and trade, then fight fierce battles over territory with rich spoils to be gained for victors

     

    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.

     

     

     


    Posted by MaximusSC | 1 comment(s)
    Filed under: FrontPage, vanguard
    09/06/2017 12:54

    Rising Storm 2 Vietnam Spin Up Meeting

    Rising Storm 2 Vietnam

     

    Vanguard has cancelled this spinup meeting. New date and time will come as soon as possible. Sorry for the inconvenience.


    Regards

    MaximusSC

    VG PIA

     

     

    Posted by MaximusSC | 5 comment(s)
    Filed under: FrontPage, vanguard
    08/06/2017 20:50

    Tekken 7 VG Game of the Week

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    Tekken 7

     

    Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment

    Release Date: June 2nd. 2017

    Genre: Fighting, Action. Multiplayer, Arcade, E-Sports

     

    This week Vanguard is featuring Tekken 7. We feel that this game would make a great addition to the TAW community. If you would like to see Tekken 7 in TAW,  please fill out the Vanguard interest form.

     

    What is Tekken 7?

     

    Tekken 7 focuses on 1-on-1 battles. Two new mechanisms are introduced in the game. The first, Rage Art, allows the player to execute critical attacks that deal roughly 30% damage depending on the character once their health bar is critical, in exchange for inactivating the normal attack power increase. The second, Power Crush, lets the player continue their attacks even while being hit by the enemy, although they would still receive the damage dealt by the enemy's attacks. The mechanic also works only for absorbing high or mid attacks. The bound system, which staggers a character to increase opportunity for additional hits, is replaced by Screw Attack, which makes the enemy spin sideways when they are hit airborne, allowing the player to inflict additional hits after they reach the ground. Unlike bound, however, Screw Attack cannot be used to do wall combos. With a new display system, the game's multiplayer allows players to choose which side of the screen to play on. Movement has undergone some changes and now is similar to the movement mechanics found in Tekken Revolution, most notably when characters walk backwards.

     

    The arcade version features the traditional stage-based playthrough, in which the player progresses by beating five different opponents one by one, ending with a fixed penultimate and final stage. Matches may be interrupted if another player joins the game. Online mode is available for both local and international play. Character customization is featured, allowing the player to modify characters' appearances. For the first time in the arcade series, the game features a practice mode, which allows players to train moves against an opponent for a limited amount of time, as well as an option to collect in-game rewards, mainly customization items, through "Treasure Box" by winning enough matches.

     

    Fated Retribution features several gameplay changes to the game. The new "Rage Drive" allows the player to empower certain attacks by sacrificing their Rage Mode. Rage Art is also adjusted so that the amount of damage dealt to the enemy is inversely proportional to the player's current health bar. The update also adds a character-specific feature, the EX/Super meter, which serves as a limiter for some special attacks. This meter is reserved for two characters: Eliza and the Street Fighter guest character Akuma.

     

    If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries please contact any member of VG staff. If you have interest in this game or any others not in TAW please fill our future games form.
     
    Links to the game on various social media and steam:

     

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    Posted by MaximusSC | with no comments
    Filed under: FrontPage, vanguard
    04/06/2017 17:28

    Steel Division Normady 44 Spin Up Meeting

    Steel Division Normady 44

     

    Vanguard is pleased to announce the spin up meeting for Steel Division Normady 44. A link to the event can be found here.

     

    The meeting will be held on Saturday June 10th @ 3:00 PM EST / 7.00 PM GMT for Steel Division Normady 44 in the Teamspeak VG - *SPIN UP MEETING CHANNEL*  in Vanguard.

     

     

    Posted by MaximusSC | with no comments
    Filed under: FrontPage, vanguard
    01/06/2017 16:23

    VG News Train June Edition

    Vanguard News Train

     

    Welcome to the June 2017 edition of the VG newsletter.

     

     

    SPIN UP TEAMS

     

    For Honor

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • NA Sunday 8 PM EST

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact any of the Vanguard staff.

     

     

     

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    PlayerUnknowen’s Battlegrounds

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • EU Sunday 6 PM CET

      • NA Sunday 8 PM EST

     

    • We in Vanguard in cooperation with our PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Division and their SUL SorrowSeven are happy pronounce that TAW has been granted access to run its own customer server matches. We are currently working with their E sports team on events and we hope to be able to provide lots of content! We ask if anyone is interested to get in touch with us in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Division or join us as we have the games set up, we especially require streamers and content creators. This is a tremendous opportunity for TAW and hope we can get the most out of it!

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact SorrowSeven or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

     

     

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    RUST

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • EU Sunday 6 PM GMT

      • EU Wednesday 6 PM GMT

      • NA Wednesday 8 PM EST
      • NA Saturday 10 PM EST

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Caaran or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

     

     

     

    Blackwake

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • EU Sunday 6 PM GMT

      • NA Sunday 1 PM EST

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact TCael or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

     

     

     

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    Rocket League

    • Mandatory event times

      • EU Sunday 6 PM GMT

      • EU Friday 6 PM GMT

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Redsword or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

    HORIZON DIVISION

     

     

    Ghost Recon Wildlands

     

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • NA Sunday 8 PM EST and Wednesday 8 PM EST

      • EU Sunday 6 PM GMT and Wednesday 6 PM GMT

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact any of the Vanguard staff.

     

     

     

     

    Ghost in the Shell: First Assault

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • Joint Sunday 6 PM GMT

      • Joint Thursday 6.30PM GMT

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact RedRaven or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

     

     

     

    Star Citizen

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • Joint Sunday at 3:00 PM EST / 7 PM GMT

     

     

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    Left4Dead2

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • Joint Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST / 7 PM GMT

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Markoo or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

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    Warhammer: Dawn of War 3 

    • Mandatory event times

      • EU Sunday 8PM to 9PM

    • Optional event times

      • EU Sunday 8PM to 9P

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact TiberiumCatalyst or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

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    Elder Scrolls Online

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • Joint Sunday 3 PM EST / 7 PM GMT

    • Optional event times

      • TBA

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact mwilson or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

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    Steel Division

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • TBA

    • Optional event times

      • TBA

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact RomanTemplar or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

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    Rising Storm 2 Vietnam

     

    • Mandatory event times

      • EU Sundays 6.30PM GMT

    • Optional event times

      • TBA

     

    • If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact SnapShot or any of the Vanguard staff.

     

    Vanguard Game Testing channel

     

    The purpose of this channel is to help VG determine how much interested a game has. It also gives us a place to find other members who play the same game. This channel is right below VG HQ, but above Horizon.  


     

  • Day of Infamy 
  • Quake Champions 
  • Albion Online 
  • H1Z1 King of the Kill
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    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.

     

     

     

     

     

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