Perfect World Entertainment and Echtra Games have announced Torchlight 3 will leave Steam Early Access on October 13.
]]>Torchlight 3 is now in Early Access on Steam.
]]>You will be able to build and even customize your very own fort in Torchlight 3.
]]>Here's a look at the Sharpshooter, the latest hero class for Torchlight 3.
]]>Torchlight Frontiers has undergone significant design changes in the past few months.
]]>Despite fans wanting a Diablo 2 remaster for years, a recent revelation has made it seem more unlikely than ever.
]]>Shared-world action RPG Torchlight Frontiers won't make its planned 2019 release window.
]]>Xbox Games With Gold for August have been announced for Xbox One and Xbox 360.
]]>The weekly free game from the Epic Games Store has been updated.
]]>Overcooked is now available for free through the Epic Games Store.
]]>Torchlight 2 is coming to consoles in a real case of 'better late than never'.
]]>Torchlight 2 will be released for current-gen consoles this fall and Hob: The Definitive Edition arrives on Switch next month.
]]>It's only 58 seconds long, but this Torchlight Frontiers video still provides a decent look at gameplay.
]]>Torchlight isn't dead. It was just sleeping, apparently, because today Torchlight Frontiers was announced.
]]>Perfect World has closed Torchlight studio Runic Games and pretty much laid off a large chunk of the team behind the MOBA Gigantic.
]]>Runic Games found great success with the first two Torchlight games, but have no current plans to make a third game in the series.
]]>Torchlight developer Runic Games is ready to reveal its new project.
]]>Perfect World has announced an all-new entry in the Torchlight series, tailored to mobile devices.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Runic's action-RPG Torchlight is free right now and its sequel is only $5.
]]>Runic Games founders Travis Baldree and Erich Schaefer have announced their departure from the Torchlight developer.
]]>Runic Games has said it doesn't have any plans to bring Torchlight 2 to consoles, a representative for the company has told VG247.
]]>Ruinc Games has said it still plans to release the Mac version of Torchlight 2, but it has run into some "unexpected complexities" with it.
]]>Torchlight 2 has sold over 2 million copies, Runic Games has announced.
]]>Torchlight is free through GoG.com until June 20, and if you have yet to try Runic Games' single-player RPG, you'd be doing yourself a disservice for not grabbing it through the digital service.
]]>Steam's Thanksgiving sale is coming soon, according to a post on the official Torchlight 2 website. While we know the sale is inevitable, it's just nice to have the confirmation. Like the sunrise, sunset, you know. At any rate, Runic has said Torchlight 2 will go on sale during the Steam sale, although it failed to mention a price. We'll just have to wait on word from Valve, then. Thanks, Wilczeek.
]]>Torchlight 2 has been patched. You know this if you've logged into Steam recently, but if you haven't logged in - know the game will start patching for you when you do. The list is rather extensive and contains many good things such as particle update optimizations, games filtering for your level, and wardrobe tweaks and fixes. But wait - there's more here! Thanks, PCGamesN.
]]>Humble Bundle 6 has come to a close, netting over $2 million in indie game sales, and most importantly a great sum of cash for the Child's Play charity. Pat yourself on the back if you spent money on it. Go on, you deserve it.
]]>Torchlight 2 was released today, and while Runic has post release content plans for it, the studio may decide to do something different between now and the next Torchlight game.
]]>Diablo 3 is a "significant product," from Blizzard, according to Runic CEO and former Blizzard man Max Schaefer, especially since it's nearly "impossible" to meet the expectations of the Diablo community.
]]>Humble Indie Bundle 6 is ready for your purchase. It includes: Torchlight, Shatter, Rochard, Vessel, and Space Pirates and Zombies. Those who pay more than the average price will also receive Dustforce and soundtracks. Each game is DRM-free and works on Mac, Windows, and Linux, and can optionally be redeemed on Steam. For Linux users, you also have the option to redeem through the Ubuntu Software Centre, and the finishing touches for Vessel's Mac and Linux debut "are still being completed and it should be ready in 24-72 hours." Hit up the link for more information.
]]>Torchlight 2 has a launch trailer, which should get you rather excited for the game's release on September 20. Watch below.
]]>Lots of games are on sale this weekend through various digital outlets such as Amazon, GoG, Steam, Gamefly, and more. Hit the break for a small taste.
]]>Torchlight 2 will finally be given a release date on Friday morning, August 31. The news was posted by Runic over on the official website. Here's the word: "August 31 kicks off of our favorite con, PAX Prime, and we'll be there to show Torchlight II and tell everyone the official Torchlight II launch date," reads the post. The date will be posted on the website, as well as on the game's Facebook page and Twitter account.
]]>Runic president Travis Baldree has posted a blog update for Torchlight II, detailing what the studio is currently working on. While all the framework and content is in place, the firm working on polishing the game in an effort to release it in late summer as planned. To quell any trepidation fans may have regarding the game, Baldree has posted an infographic comparing the first Torchlight to its successor. Looking it over, it's no wonder the it's taken the team what seems ages to finish it off: Torchlight II is four-times the scale of the first game as far as assets and playtime. In other words, it has 87% more of everything. Head here for a large version of the infographic.
]]>Writing on the Runic Games forum, founder Travis Baldree offers an explanation of why Torchlight II - once expected well before Diablo III - is taking forever and a week to actually surface. It's a detailed breakdown which essentially boils down to "it's hard work to balance the acts of a dungeon crawler". Well, we saw how long it took Blizzard, and the developer is still tweaking post-launch, so we'll cut Runic some slack. Torchlight II is still expected sometime this year.
]]>Runic has gathered together a compelling body of evidence suggesting Armed Heroes Online developer EGLS ripped a large number of assets directly from Torchlight. EGLS's response was a flat denial, but Runic boss Travis Baldree told PC Gamer he has no doubt regarding the alleged plagiarism and is seeking to have Armed Heroes Online removed from the Canadian App Store. The whole report is pretty damning; click through for side-by-side comparisons and other intriguing similarities like identical, misspelled filenames. Whoops.
]]>Runic CEO Max Schaefer has said the firm still has plenty of ideas for a Torchlight MMO, but at present, the firm is busy working on Torchlight II at the moment.
]]>Runic has released a video showing some of the pets available in Torchlight II. Some will look familiar to you, others are new. There's even a blog post on the official site, which details each critter and provides a look at it's furriness - unless of course it has feathers or scales. Looks awesome. Now all we need is a release date, please.
]]>Yeah, you tell 'em! We don't need no stinkin' boxes or discs! Not as long as Runic Games can continue to sell millions of copies of Torchlight digitally, right?!
]]>Runic Games co-founder and CEO Max Schaefer has said the firm chose Perfect World Entertainment as its partner for the Torchlight MMO due to the Chinese company's experience with the genre.
]]>Torchlight 2 has been officially delayed, according to a post from Runic Games president Travis Baldree on the game's official website.
]]>The Torchlight 2 FAQ at over at RunicGamesFansite.com has been updated with a bit of news regarding the game's release. According to Runic, the RPG will see a release sometime during November or December of this year, unless "someone on the team dies." Awesome. Upon release, the game will run you $20, and players will be able to choose between the Embermage, Berserker, Engineer, and Outlander as a class. Thanks, MMORPG.
]]>Perfect World, the company who recently acquired Cryptic, has confirmed the studio intends to turn Star Trek Online into a F2P game by the end of this year.
]]>Runic Games has officially priced Torchlight 2 at $20, and has revealed the final class in the game as the Embermage. Previously announced classes were the Berserker, Engineer, and Outlander. Runic CEO Max Schaefer has said the price will allow everyone to "comfortably afford," to play the game "via a LAN, or play single player offline, all with no further purchase." There still isn't a set release date for the game, but it is still on target for 2011. Thanks, Joystiq.
]]>"That's obviously still in the plan. But is it the next thing or is it something beyond that? We just don't know. We have a lot of good ideas for the MMO, we just aren't committing to any kind of schedule yet. If Torchlight 2 blows up on PC and it's the biggest thing since sliced bread we'll probably want to give more attention to that before heading into the MMO world." - Runic Games CEO Max Schaefer to Eurogamer.
]]>Runic Games has announced Torchlight has now sold 1 million copies across all platforms since being released in October 2009.
]]>Runic boss Max Schaefer has Torchlight has been pirated over 5 million times in China, but since it knew such a thing was an inevitably in the Asian market, they see it as a way to promote the upcoming MMO based on the series.
]]>Those interested in Torchlight II may wish to head on over to Runic Games' webiste and check out lead level designer Patrick Blank's blog on creating the in-game worlds.
]]>Developer Runic Games has a launched a new regular feature on the Torchlight II site that focuses on the game's creatures.
]]>Runic boss Max Schafer has confirmed that the Torchlight MMO won't require a subscription to play.
]]>Runic Games CEO Max Schaefer has commented on the upcoming Torchlight MMO's most troubling and obvious competitors - Diablo III and World of Warcraft.
]]>Runic has announced that sales for Torchlight on Xbox Live have resulted in the best sale day in the game's history.
]]>Sound-bites, snippets, bullshit. Read these quickly. As opposed to slowly.
]]>Microsoft has put so many screenshots from its February Games Showcase, that we've decided to put the lot in one spot for you.
]]>Last night's Microsoft Showcase turned it up to eleven. We have a full report from Justin Kranzl.
]]>Runic Games boss Max Schafer has said he'd "love to see" Torchlight II appear on consoles.
]]>In a new post from Major Nelson, the XBL ambassador has revealed when the latest Xbox Live Arcade House Party will kick off.
]]>Runic Games' Max Schafer has said that porting over Torchiight to Xbox Live Arcade has been a "challenge," but added a console version of the game was something it's wanted to do for a while.
]]>Those interested in seeing how Torchlight looks running on Xbox 360, need look no further: a video of the demo shown at CES is posted below the break.
]]>Max Schaefer, co-founder of Runic Games, has said the firm has been working on the Xbox 360 version of Torchlight for around "6-8 months in various stages" and it is more than just a "simple translation of the PC version".
]]>Runic Games is on the up. Having clocked more than 500,000 sales for 2009's universally-loved indie ation-RPG Torchlight on PC, the developer hit the big leagues this week with a place on CES's Microsoft keynote stage and confirmation of an XBLA version.
While the console outing has received a complete UI and control overhaul over the PC smash, Runic's rushing towards a "May" launch of Torchlight II on PC, replete with online co-op, overland areas and more.
We spoke with Runic co-founder Max Schaefer in December on the state of play for PC development in general, the original thinking behind Torchlight as a project and what we can expect from the much-anticipated sequel.
]]>In the wake of last night's confirmation of Torchlight coming to XBLA, Runic boss Travis Baldtree has said there'll be no PS3 version.
]]>Following its CES 2011 press event, Microsoft decided to crank the excitement up by announcing the Xbox Live Arcade House Party. The event brings with it five new downloadable releases, the cream of which is indubitably the classic Beyond Good & Evil HD and addictive Torchlight.
]]>There really is no excuse any more.
]]>Runic Games CEO Max Schaefer has said the firm's not only looking into some PvP elements for Torchlight II, but it's also very excited folks will be able to go out into the Overland this time around, instad of being stuck in the underworld most of the time.
]]>Runic Games hopes to release Torchlight on PSN and XBLA bu the holidays, according to Runic CEO Max Schaefer.
]]>Runic Games has released a trailer for Torchlight II, showing off the addition of co-op to the popular RPG.
]]>Runic Games not only announced a sequel to its popular RPG Torchlight this week, but regrettably also let slip gamers would have to wait a bit longer on the MMO based on the franchise.
According to the Runic's CEO Max Schaefer, delaying the MMO was all about giving people what they wanted instead of making them wait.
]]>Runic Games has announced Torchlight II through an official website for the game.
]]>Travis Baldree, president of Runic Games, has said the Torchlight MMO will be "as close to a single-player as we can get."
]]>Runic Games' Torchlight has sold 500K copies through digital and retail on PC.
]]>Valve just said Steam's Mac release will begin tomorrow, May 12.
]]>Want a game on the cheap? Can't do better than Torchlight.
]]>Action RPG Torchlight is coming to consoles, if comments by developer Runic Games are anything to go by.
]]>Another banner week for news regarding indie and other games of interest.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine may make it onto PC after all, 3D Dot Game Heroes is coming to North America, Nostalgia is now available, The Void sounds awesome, King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame has finally gotten a release date, Eufloria has a demo, and version 2.6 of the Unity Platform is now free.
There's tons more stuff after the break, too. Surely there is something that interests you should you click onward.
]]>Runic Games has announced that Torchlight, its action RPG with randomly generated levels, will hit October 27 via digital download.
The single-player game has three classes to choose from - the Destroyer, Vanquisher and Alchemist- and an interesting sounding retirement option for maxed out characters to hand over benefits for newly created ones.
Those who want to play online, can do so eventually when Tochlight's online multiplayer version is released at a later date.
Runic is comprised of developers who worked on Diablo, Diablo II, the Lord of Destruction expansion and Mythos, so it should be an interesting title.
Full press release is through the break with the teaser video shown at PAX.
]]>E3 was a very busy week for all involved whether they were at the show or not. Loads of games were unveiled, peripherals, and tons more stuff happened.
MMOs were there too though, and while the majority didn't make the front page, loads of stuff pertaining to the genre happened or is going to happen.
Find out exactly what after the jump.
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