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RWBY: Combat Ready, the Board Game for RWBY Fans, Is Now Funded

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RWBY has transformed into a global phenomenon. The show, the brainchild of Monty Oum (RIP), is arguably Rooster Teeth’s most popular property, and like many popular properties these days, RWBY has its own board game Kickstarter campaign. That this Kickstarter campaign has already been fully funded with four unlocked stretch goals only attests to the show’s popularity.

The game, RWBY: Combat Ready, will place players in the shoes of the four main heroines: Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang. The board game will be co-op focused and require players to team up to complete missions and fight off bosses, sub-bosses, and their minions. RWBY fans are no-doubt wondering how the makers of RWBY: Combat Ready, Arcane Wonders (creators of board games such as Mage Wars Academy and and Sheriff of Nottingham) translated the show’s high-octane and decidedly anime fight scenes to flat, static cardboard. Arcane Wonders has went with a card-based mechanics that require players to strategize, cooperate, and when worse comes to worse, risk everything on all-or-nothing attacks. The game looks complicated, but a very enjoyable kind of complicated, especially for RWBY fans.

The RWBY: Combat Ready Kickstarter campaign started less than a week ago on September 27th, but over the weekend it achieved its $250,000 goal. Since then, the campaign has received enough money to unlock four stretch goals: three new in-game missions, an upgraded  rulebook with a  paperback cover and four pages on the making of the game, upgraded game cards with black core, and three more in-game missions. The Kickstarter campaign includes plenty more stretch goals, including plastic miniatures instead of cardboard player (and villain) pieces, extra boss and sub-boss add ons, card booster pack add ons, and new player character add ons. And did I mention that the last stretch goal, set at $550,000, includes a brand-new, never before seen character set to premiere in a later episode of RWBY? That’s right: Rooster Teeth is willing to give faithful RWBY fans an exclusive, extended sneak peak at this character but only if they spend a lot of money on the Kickstarter campaign and  buy the add on.

If you consider yourself a RWBY fan, you’re probably already sold on the concept of a RWBY board game. Pledge tiers start as low as $45 plus $8 shipping for the board game and reach as high as $10,000 plus shipping for two copies of the game (one of which is signed by the game’s developers), 5 x 7 art prints, a t-shirt, a commemorative coin, and three visits to Rooster Teeth Animation Studios (travel and accommodation not included). Although, fans who want a super-special reward should go for either the $500 tier, as it contains an animation cel from the RWBY show, or the $2,500 tier, which includes a personalized print by Rooster Teeth production artist Patrick Rodriguez.

I look forward to the eventual release of RWBY: Combat Ready.

All you have to do to get my attention is talk about video games, technology, anime, and/or Dungeons & Dragons - also people in spandex fighting rubber suited monsters.

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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders

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In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.

There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.

Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.

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Todd Howard affirms that the timeline of the Fallout series is coherent and well-constructed

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The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”

It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.

What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Evaluating Fallout 76’s Value in 2024

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If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?

As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.

In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!

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