Stormgate Looks Like Diablo vs. Starcraft
The recent Summer Game Fest was an exciting showcase for gamers, showing off some titles in development and announcing some brand new upcoming games. One of the revelations of June's Summer Game Fest stream was Frost Giant Studios' new IP Stormgate. The developer, made up in part of former Warcraft III and StarCraft II talent, first went public last year and announced that it was working on an exciting new real-time strategy game.
That game was revealed to be Stormgate, an upcoming RTS with large-scale conflicts in settings that blend together elements of fantasy and sci-fi. Stormgate claims to continue «the storied legacy of world-class esports,» with players able to set up their own tournaments, join grassroots events, and qualify for professional esports matches. Stormgate also has some serious Diablo vibes alongside its clear Starcraft inspirations, which could prove to be a potent mix.
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Summer Game Fest's live kick-off show was full of great game announcements. For any fans fearing a dry summer when it came to reveals and gaming news thanks to E3's cancellation, the showcase demonstrated that there is still plenty for players to enjoy, with even more events on the horizon. One of the reveals during the show was the newest free-to-play RTS Stormgate from ex-Blizzard devs, which will be an action-packed tale set on a post-apocalyptic Earth where humanity must face off against some fearsome alien invaders.
The game features an alternate-history version of the player's own world and the story takes place far in the future after humanity has almost faced extinction. Humans were brought to the brink by aliens called the Infernal Host – a playable race of demonic creatures
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