D3Publisher of America announced today that Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, the latest addition to the beloved Puzzle Quest universe developed by Infinite Interactive, has shipped to retail across North America, for PC and DS - the PS3 and Xbox 360 version will be released later this year. The game incorporates a blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to those featured in Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting. In related news, GamersGate has announced that Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is also available via GamersGate digital distribution portal.
Hardcore Gamer: The Puzzle Quest games have been big hits in the digital era and have breathed new life into puzzle games by applying some RPG gameplay mechanics to the genre. Now, instead of spending $10 for the Galactrix and Challenge of the Warlords entries, you can get them both for only $1 each.
In this second of four parts, we discuss how games based purely on luck are little more than immoral cash cows for the people who produce them - and represent some of the worst design choices out there.
In this episode the guys talk about Quantum Conundrum, DayZ, Rainbow Moon, Heroes of Ruin, SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance, Sushi Castle, About To Blow Up Part 1, Wushi, Grand Slam Tennis 2, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, some news and plenty more.
