GiN writes: "Nine years ago, a new kind of RTS hit the market in the form of Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim. And it was so completely different from anything else out there in the RTS genre that it instantly attracted a loyal fan base that loved all things Majesty.
The big difference in the game was that while you could influence your heroes, you didn't directly control them. So you could put a bounty on a monster that was ravaging your kingdom, but it was up to the heroes to figure out if the reward was worth the risk. They advanced in level and sometimes even helped each other out, but you were never really in direct control. This sometimes frustrating position made the game unique and difficult to master, but extremely addicting as you tried to convince your heroes to follow your intricate plans to the letter, which they almost never did."
Twitch Prime members can claim May's Free Games with Prime lineup and add even more games to their collection.
Starting May 1st, members will be able to claim:
Whispering Willows
Stealth Bastard Deluxe
The Little Acre
Majesty 1
Majesty 2
Members also still have until April 30 to claim April’s Free Games With Prime, including Her Story, InnerSpace, Joggernauts, and Keep in Mind.
The Strategy Gamer looks at how several games break the God-game mold that seems to plague the genre.
"March, my people, into battle. Even though you are 500 miles away, and radios have not yet been invented, instantly obey my commands. It’s good to be the king.
Strategy games often put the player in the stated position of king or emperor, allowing them to guide a nation in totalitarian fashion. It is an odd paradox that while so many games put you in a position of supreme leader, so few model it with any degree of authenticity."
"GamersGate are currently holding offers of 40% off on Mass Effect 2"
"Last but definitely not least is the ‘Nordic week’ sale that’s currently on at GamersGate. Various games from the Nordic Games catalogue are up for sale including games such as Painkiller and even the Gothic franchise"
