THE CREW 2
Vanguard has always wanted to increase the library of games in TAW. Which include adding new genres such as racing, sports, and even fighting games. To make this dream a reality, we need members who enjoy those games to pioneer them into our community. If you would like to see this game or any other game fill the Future Games Form. If you have any questions regarding a potential spinup or a current one feel free to contact any member of the VG staff.
This game officially released on the 29th of June.
ABOUT THIS GAME
The newest iteration in the revolutionary franchise, The Crew 2 captures the thrill of the American motorsports spirit in one of the most exhilaration open world ever created. Welcome to Motornation, a huge, varied, action-packed, and beautiful playground built for motorsports throughout the entire US of A. Enjoy unrestrained exploration on ground, sea, and sky. From coast to coast, street and pro racers, off-road explorers, and freestylers gather and compete in all kinds of disciplines. Join them in high-octane contests and share every glorious moment with the world.
FEATURES
Welcome to motornation - Take the Challenges to the ground, sea, and sky. Push boundaries and take on new experiences in iconic locations. Fly and spin though fog and clouds above the snow capped Rocky Mountains, burn rubber in the backstreets of New York City, sweep though the Mississippi River, and explore every inch of the Grand Canyon. Driving your dream hypercar, riding some of the most iconic American bikes, and taking control of the swiftest aerobatic planes and powerboats: opportunities for fun and challenges are limitless in a fully redesigned USA.
Switch instantly between vehicles and enjoy a 100% seamless experience. The Crew 2 is about open world freedom behind the wheel of your favorite rides. Shift from one to another with a push of a button using the Fast Fave feature and experience the full potential of this huge and seamless open world. Cruising thought L.A. in your dream hypercar, switch to the swiftest aerobatic plane to rise about the skyscrapers and enjoy stunning perspectives over Hollywood, then swap it for a slick powerboat as you reach the coastline, landing smoothly on the Pacific ocean: opportunities for fun and challenges are limitless.
Be the champion you want to be
Join four different motorsports families and around the country: street and pro racers, off-road experts, and freestylers. They'll hook you up with new rides, and they'll introduce you to their own unique motorsports culture and set of disciplines. Through competitions and chance encounters, find and hone your personal style, collect and customize your dream rides, show them off in your HQ, and make your mark on the entire US motorsports scene.
The Vanguard Train is pulling into the station once again with all news everyone wants to know. As another month passes by, the hard working teams of Call of Duty, Fortnite, and DC Universe have all continued their hard work in tier 2. Due to their hard work and dedication these teams have been able to achieve great success in TAW and show no sign of slowing down. As well Vanguard has expanded this month with the additions of Trove, Post Scriptum, and Brawlhalla!
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. We also have the game testing channel under the VG HQ. The games in this channel changes from week to week, but check it out and see if the game your playing in there. We use this channel to help us with identifying what games to bring in next. Hop in and find others playing the same games as you, and it shows your support to Vanguard. Make sure to keep up with the Vanguard blog and forum posts to stay updated on upcoming games!
Mandatory Event Times
EU: Monday and Friday 21:00 CET
NA: Sunday and Monday 21:00-22:00 EST
Optional Event Times
EU: Wednesday 21:00 CET
NA: Tuesday 21:00-22:00 EST
The Call of Duty team has continued to pursue success, while in tier 2 the team has excelled in improving their ranks and staffing dedicated members.
With additions of Drill Instructors the team now looks to achieve more members. However the members and team remain dedicated with each one being active and constantly attending events.
The team may face a challenge with the release of trailers for the new Call of Duty Black Ops game however the team and their SUL, John Lockwood, continue to show success.
If anyone is interested in helping this team to be a success in TAW, contact John Lockwood or any of the Vanguard staff.
With the gaming community under spotlight, Fortnite stands tall as one of the most popular games to ever hit the video game market.
Streamers, news stations, and other media have dragged huge amounts of attention to this game and almost everyone knows what it is.
With this in mind, the staff of [FN] have been able to create mass amounts of members into their division and populating not just their events but also their staff.
Recent changes and promotions have allowed the team to fill out the staff roster with dedicated members even being enabling the creation of a second battalion.
Since last month this team has hit a few road blocks but have found a huge amount of success and continue to strive in the right direction.
With 90+ members and only 7 members being inactive this team has been flipped into full spin up and still have reached success in tier 2 of Vanguard.
If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact any of the Vanguard staff.
NA: Sunday 20:00-21:00 CST
EU: Sunday 12:00-13:00 CST
The DC Universe Online team has reached success with recruitment as they head into tier 2 of Vanguard!
With recent strides in increasing recruitment and filling out staff posistions creating a more structured division for recruits to join.
Having a structure to their leadership and communications have helped the SUL, Hemphop, create a more active environment.
The team is looking to all outlets for recruiting such as the official game forums and in game recruitment.As well as installing new
ideas to help the team to advance through Vanguard. With the recent flip into tier 2 the team will look to continue their success in activity and increase their membership numbers.
If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Hemphop or any of the Vanguard staff.
Hell Let Loose is finally out and has been introduced into TAW Vanguard last month! It has been a long waiting period but eager to achieve success the team has already hit a good start.
With the release, the team has reached some success with a solid starting 10 active members and looking to build off from their set up foundation.
The team continues to work hard at recruitment and have began organizing events for their members as well as looking to bring more personnel to their leadership staff.
The team has been able to launch with two battalions creating even more room for members around the World to join the division.
With the recent promotion into tier 3 of Vanguard the SUL, AckAck, looks to improve their numbers and continue their pursuit into full spin up.
If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact AckAck or any of the Vanguard staff.
Yet another awaited game released last month with a huge amount of attention from the gaming community. This game's name is Bless Online and for $30 this in depth MMO can be yours.
Throughout the 2018 year Bless Online has been a stand out game attracting many MMO gamers with a simple but in depth design and captivating game play accompanied by a beautiful environment.
In tier 3 the team led by Spin Up Leader, Rekon, have been focusing on recruitment and gaining attention on the forums. With a dedicated team of experienced members this team has joining the TAW Army as their main goal!
If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact Rekon or any of the Vanguard staff.
Trove has been introduced into TAW this month and that alone deserves a HOORAH! This team has come prepared for all challenges
Vanguard has to throw at them. The staff have already created a active environment for recruits to enjoy. The staff has also created many
Possible outlets for recruitment such as updating their recruitment post with new information and creating a discord meant solely for communicating with recruits.
If you play Trove or are interested in the game make sure to hop up into their Team Speak channel because playing with fellow members is always better than playing alone.
With the release of this hit game coming up next month, a team is in the midst of forming with dedicated and experienced members. Preparations have begun by the team to
Schedule events, find outlets for recruitment, and begin construction of their division! The game is a first person shooter with hyper realistic qualities in the battle environment.
The team has been able to play during open beta openings and whenever they are not playing the staff is hard at work preparing for it's official release on July 18th!
If anyone is interested in helping this team be a success in TAW, contact any of the Vanguard staff. Also pay attention to the Vanguard blogs as the spin up meeting should be announced soon!
With the popularity rising in this game, a team has been formed around their interest in Brawlhalla. Preparations have begun by the team to
Schedule events, find outlets for recruitment, and begin construction of their division! The game is based around fighting with anything you can find,
With new heroes being added and new maps being released, Brawlhalla has been able to continue their popularity over many years.
The Bless Online [BLS] team has just begun their very first recruitment drive! As they are still in Vanguard, this recruitment drive is very important to progressing their goal of joining the TAW Army!
With this exciting news, the BLS team will be spearheading this project with goals of gaining interest and hopefully population to add into their member population. As of now the BLS division has a total of
27 active members! The recruitment drive has already started, 06/16/2018, and will end on July 15th.
The best of all is the reward of the drive. The two members with the most recruitment/boot camps will receive a $25 USD steam gift card!
As well should a member recruit 20 or more members they will be awarded with a Recruiting Award
The recruitment drive will run from June 16th until July 15th. Applicants MUST reach PFC by July 31st. Winners will be announced during the August 4th Mandatory.
However keep in mind this is not just about the reward but mainly about a team showing commitment to success and trying creative ways to make their team stronger, HOORAH!
It's time for June's On The Horizon Post, for those of you not aware of what that is. In Vanguard every month we list several games that Vanguard feels would make a great place in TAW, and we publish them in a blog. Most titles are newer but there are some older ones as well that we feel would be good in our community. Also keep in mind that these games may be the future of TAW so if you have any interest in any of these games or any others, fill out the Vanguard Interest Form please.
As well please contact the Vanguard Staff if you have any questions about these games or any not on this list.
In this new very popular battle royal game grab a couple friends and download this free game that is now contesting some of the hugely popular games on the steam charts for most popular game. Best thing about it is it is FREE! Enjoy a truly free experience with friends on steam right now,
with a quick download and a slightly optimized computer this game can be yours. Although in alpha the game is highly developed as it uses past textures, sounds, buildings, and more from a different game developed by the same people called Paladins. With all the battle royale games fighting for the number one spot,
this new addition to the expanding roster is filled with unique ideas, intense game play, and beautiful environments allowing it to be talked along with hit games such as Player Unknown's Battle Grounds and Fortnite.
Explore a fantasy world in Realm Royal, the new Battle Royal inspired by the hit game Paladins. Are you an Assassin, a Warrior or a Mage? Choose your class, then loot fantastic weapons and magical abilities to create your own Champion.Stay ahead of the deadly fog by mounting up and moving out. Will you be the last Champion standing?
With this fifth installment into the Grand Theft Auto series dive into the life of a criminal as you slowly gain more and more money. Expand your riches by doing heists, robbing stores, and completing other missions. Use the money to spend money, buy cars, houses, garages, airplanes, and guns. Grand Theft Auto is famous for it's ever expanding environment and this game is no exception to this theme, with tons of things to do, a major city and huge mountains explore it all!
A Mad World- The largest map ever created by the rock star team and this time features a major city, Los Santos, which exaggerates the crazy life of a city as well as featuring the contrasting desert North side of the map filled with mountains and small towns
Vehicles, Guns, and Madness- With the constant goal of gaining more money, there are more than enough to spend it on! Whether it be a new Ferrari, a new sniper skin, or a boat you will always have more to buy
Multiplayer Madness- With the story comes one of the best multiplayer's of a open world game! With the developers from Rockstar releasing more and more online content giving players more than enough to do no matter online or solo
This new Action RPG has finally announced their open beta for the game. Play as a slayer fighting to rid the once peaceful lands of powerful beasts known in the game as Behemoths. Co operate with fellow gamers to try to destroy each Behemoth that gets in your way.
Use various weapons and armor to create your ideal character and find the playstyle you enjoy the most. Party up with friends and explore the endless fun that comes with the captivating action and beautiful graphics as you slice, slam, cut, and pierce your way through any enemy.
-The Enemy!
The Behemoths are just one of the unique qualities of this game. The Behemoths are all different in several ways while maintaining similarity. Behemoths will share similar looks without being exact visual copies of each other,
as well although only having three different elemental effects each enemy has unique abilities and characteristics found in no other Behemoth. Mechanically these enemies fit perfectly into the game,
with the perfect combination of agitating and intense attacks from every enemy, you will find yourself on the edge of your seat for the whole fight just to end with either your hair ripped out or wicked good loot.
-The Intense Combat
The combat is hard to describe as in order to fully understand the level of depth in each fight you just have to play the game! The combat is filled with simple moves and combos but watch as all your practice is put under immense pressure as no practice can prepare for the battles you will faces.
Timing plays a heavy importance in this game as no one can just one shot a Behemoth, each battle is an adventure of it's own as you try to memorize the attacks, behavior, and abilities of each enemy. With each Behemoth a different necessity of dodging is needed whether it be dodging projectiles
or a charging enemy be prepared to be put under the most extreme intensity as you make that life saving last second dodge. With each enemy being a average 15 minute adventure make sure to combine your skills with your companions as each player must be willing to risk it all to achieve success.
-The Slayer
Embark on a epic journey as your fully customizable slayer. Each player is allowed is prompet to customize their character at the start of the game allowing the player to choose such things as ancestry, hair, and even tatoos.
After the customization use the story line as a way to motivate yourself to push through ever challenge and reap the benefits, through all the Behemoths the Slayer is awarded with parts broken off from the enemies and collected during combat.
These parts are used for various different types of armor, weapons, and lanterns. After killing a Behemoth find yourself sorting through your weapons and armor just trying to prepare for the challenge ahead.
-The Armory
The game play in Dauntless does not depend on how your character is customized, instead the weapons and armor you equip will change the way you play the game. Every weapon presents a new play style, as of now there is only five different weapons,
however each weapon provides an immensely different game play experience for gamers while still balancing the strengths of each with their own weaknesses. Use the blades if you prefer up close and quick attacks filled with fast dodging but little damage,
use the hammer if you enjoy heavy crushing attacks with simple combos but long attacks, use the axe for a even stronger and heavier attack with a longer time for each attack, use the war pike if you love those close calls and quick attacks but smaller amounts of damage,
and last but not least use the sword for a nice middle play between all the weapons more favored towards intermediate amounts of damage and pretty short attacks.
The newest iteration in the revolutionary franchise, The Crew® 2 captures the thrill of the American Motorsports spirit in one of the most exhilarating open worlds ever created. Welcome to Motor nation, a huge, varied, action-packed, and beautiful playground built for Motorsports throughout the entire US of A. Enjoy unrestrained exploration on ground, sea, and sky. From coast to coast, street and pro racers, off-road explorers, and freestylers gather and compete in all kinds of disciplines. Join them in high-octane contests and share every glorious moment with the world.
Conan Exiles is an open world survival game set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a savage world, build a home and a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in epic warfare. After Conan himself saves your life by cutting you down from the corpse tree, you must quickly learn to survive. Weather scouring sandstorms, shield yourself from intense temperatures, and hunt animals for food and resources. Explore a vast and seamless world, from the burning desert in the south to the snow-capped mountains of the north. Forge the legacy of your clan as you fight to reclaim and dominate the Exiled Lands. Use the powerful building system to create anything from a small home to entire cities piece by piece. Wage war using swords, bows, siege weapons, and even take control of giant avatars of the gods to crush the homes of your enemies in epic battles.
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Created by hardcore gamers, Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. With a focus on visceral action combat, powerful items and deep character customization, Path of Exile is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
In the fourth installment in the Europa Universalis series comes brand new features with a still classic feel. 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. Use your diplomacy and military skills in creating the ultimate civilization for you to experience. Sink your teeth into the great amount of depth into this game and experience all it has to offer.
Make your own decisions- Nation building is completely flexible and the possibilities are endless.
Use your Monarch Power- Experience the new system of monarch power where your choices are influenced by the caliber of the man or woman you have at the top and will direct the ebb and flow of gameplay.
Experience history coming to life- The great personalities of the past are on hand to support you as you make your mark on thousands of historical events.
Turn the world into your playground- Enjoy hundreds of years of gameplay in a lush topographical map complete with dynamic seasonal effects.
Experience the all new trade system- The trade system adds a new dimension to the great trade empires of the period. Gain control of vital trade routes and make the wealth of the world flow to your coffers.
Bring out your negotiating skills in a deeper diplomatic system- Use coalitions, royal marriages and support for rebels and explore the possibilities of the new unilateral opinion system.
Engage in Cross-platform Multiplayer- Battle against your friends or try the co-operative multiplayer mode that allows several players to work together to control a single nation with up to 32 players. Featuring improved chat and new matchmaking servers.
Remember if you would like to see any of these games or any other games that may have not appeared in this blog post please fill out the Vanguard Interest Form. If you would like to play these games with some fellow TAW members feel free to check out the Game Testing Channels under the Vanguard Unit in Teamspeak. If you have any questions about these games or any others feel free to contact any Vanguard staff. Thank you and have fun gaming, HOORAH!
Journey through the lush jungle of Jaguar’s Claws and the scorched sands of Goblin Gulch. Visit frigid Everfrost and iridescent Fungal Forest. The best part: you don’t have to walk around this massive Realm. Just summon your mount to outrun the fog and ride into your next glorious battle!
Call your friends: It’s time to squad up. Realm Royale is the first Battle Royale designed to be played in four-person Squads. Help your team by dropping a Healing Totem, or plant a Sensor Drone to reveal incoming enemies. Each class has strengths and weaknesses, but by working together the crown royale could be yours.
Explore a fantasy world in Realm Royale, the new Battle Royale inspired by the hit game Paladins. Are you an Assassin, a Warrior or a Mage? Choose your class, then loot fantastic weapons and magical abilities to create your own Champion.Stay ahead of the deadly fog by mounting up and moving out. Will you be the last Champion standing?
Hello all,
Vanguard is pleased to welcome two new members to the Vanguard staff along with a promotion! RaGe has stepped up into the VLC roll and has already gotten to work. His hard work and experience will prove to be a great asset in guiding teams into finding success in vanguard. The next addition to the Vanguard team is SorrowSeven, being the past PUBG DC will help his adventures as the new DO of Vanguard. And last but not least, Natalino has been promoted to DC of Vanguard,with his expansive experience in previous teams and knowledge of the ins and outs of Vanguard his new role may require some more work but Natalino is up to the challenge!
In light of the new additions and promotion to Vanguard, a small questionnaire was given to all of the new officers of Vanguard so that we can all know them a bit more!
2005-2007; 2016-2018 so four years total.
First person shooters and MMO games.
Ghost Recon (original) it is the game that brought me into TAW. Yes I still play it and yes there are still servers running for it.
Games that are fun and enjoyable to the masses. It is less about me, more about the community and what they want to see in TAW.
I have been in TAW for three years.
I play a variety of games, and I have an extensive interest in shooters, open world games, survival games, and some strategy games.
Tough question, but I would have to go with GTA V since I can see myself craving it still today. I am also a huge Skyrim fan.
I would love to see TAW cover as many games there are out there that has medium to a large player base. I feel like, if they are that large, we should be present within that community.
Myself and the rest of the current VG staff is also very passionate about bringing other types of games that TAW usually do not cover. Such as racing and fighting games.
But regardless, I want to see us cover what is out there as long as our community is interested in it.
I have been in TAW for exactly 3.07 years.
I like a wide range of stuff, I have just transferred in from PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds but have also recently been playing Battletech, Rainbow 6 Siege and Total War: TOB.
Homeworld 2
• UNIQUE WARRIORS TO MASTERChoose your warrior amongst a variety of bold Knights, brutal Vikings and deadly Samurai, each with their own weapon set, play style and customization options.
• MEMORABLE STORY CAMPAIGNStorm 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.
• CONQUER FOES ALONE OR WITH FRIENDSFor Honor offers an engaging single-player campaign and thrilling multiplayer.
• INNOVATIVE ART OF BATTLE CONTROL SYSTEMWield the weight of your weapon and feel the power of every strike through the system that puts you in total control.
• BROADEN YOUR VIEW Get an intense feel for action with Tobii Eye Tracking. Look around in wonder as your gaze directs the screen and extends your view of the battlefield.Compatible with all Tobii Eye Tracking gaming devices.
Right now head to HERE and look into downloading For Honor for free and play until June 18th! Launch into warfare with your friends chopping down enemies
and seeing all the new content added by the developers. Comment below and let us know how you are enjoying the game so far!
Right now head to HERE and look into downloading Quake Champions before June 17th and keep the game forever! Launch into intense matches with your friends exploding enemies
and bathing in victories. Please comment below and let us know if you enjoy the game!
The Trove team has announced their Spin Up meeting for June 9, 2018 at 1500 (3 PM EST)
This will be broken down into two parts. The 1st part is an overview of Vanguard, the 2nd part is an overview of the game itself [TRV].
Mandatory Times will be decided soon and should be known by the spin up meeting, as well as being posted in their team speak channels once decided
If you have any questions, please contact any of the Vanguard Staff!