Runic Games has announced that its will reveal the release date for its highly anticipated action RPG, Torchlight II, during the PAX event, on August 31st. The company has also unveiled its PAX plans and you can read them at the game’s official website. Torchlight II was originally meant to be released alongside (or before) Diablo III but Runic Games decided to delay it. The reason of the delay was the company’s desire to further polish it before releasing it. Enjoy two hours of gameplay footage from Torchlight II’s closed beta phase – courtesy of YouTube’s member ‘IncredibleOrb’ – after the jump. Continue reading Torchlight II Release Date To Be Announced On August 31st→
Runic Games has unveiled some changes that have been made to Torchlight II after the end of its weekend stress test. According to the company, the character skill pane arrangements have been re-worked to allow finer distribution of skills without being arranged in the classic ‘tree’ style, and passive skills are separated and unlock for investment much earlier. Continue reading Torchlight II – Post-Beta Changes→
Diablo III has finally been released and it seems that both Runic Games and Grinding Gear Games are trying hard to steal its thunder. Grinding Gear Games held a weekend stress test last week and Runic Games have revealed that a weekend test stress – for Torchlight II – will be initiated this Friday. Continue reading Torchlight II – Weekend Stress Test Starts This Friday→
Torchlight II’s closed beta is underway and YouTube’s member ‘Fr0styNinja’ has decided to upload the first 5 minutes of it. In this video, you’ll see the character creation, the game’s intro and some in-game footage from the first level. Truth be told, the game seems similar to Diablo 3 (in graphics and its artistic style). But then again, Torchlight had always a ‘cartoon-ish’ style. Torchlight II will most probably get released this Summer and is already for pre-purchase on Steam. Enjoy! Continue reading Torchlight II Closed Beta – First 5 Minutes of Gameplay→
Runic Games have released the opening cinematic for their upcoming hack n slash RPG, Torchlight II. The ‘New Heroes Will Arise’ cinematic opens Torchlight II, fills in the story between the end of Torchlight and the the beginning of Torchlight II. We should also note that the cinematic was produced in collaboration with Klei Entertainment. Enjoy! Continue reading Torchlight II – Opening Cinematic→
Runic Games have released a new in-game video for their upcoming action RPG, Torchlight II. This video is preview of the Berserker charge-bar mechanic from Torchlight II. As the Berserker attacks her enemies, she gradually gains charge. When the charge limit is reached, the Berserker goes into a Frenzy state, where all attacks result in Critical Hits. Torchlight II is currently slated for a 2012 release, though we don’t have any specific date for it as of yet. Enjoy! Continue reading Torchlight II – Berserker Preview Teaser Video→
Runic Games have released some new screenshots and a video for their upcoming action RPG game, Torchlight 2, to showcase the pets that will be available in the game. Players will be able to choose between a Ferret, a Chakawary, a Cat, a Bulldog, a Hawk, a Panther and a Wolf. According to the devs, pets have their own inventory, can learn spells, can be transformed temporarily or permanently into other creatures by feeding them certain fish, sell your unwanted inventory in town and will return with requested items from your shopping list. Torchlight 2 does not have an ETA yet. Enjoy! Continue reading Torchlight 2 gets new screenshots and a video to showcase the in-game pets→
Runic Games have released some brand new screenshots for Torchlight II. Torchlight II retains the cartoon-ish look of its predecessor and looks as cure as ever. Torchlight II will take you once more into the quirky, fast-paced world of bloodthirsty monsters, bountiful treasures, and sinister secrets – and, once again, the fate of the world will be in your hands. Enjoy the screenshots after the jump. Continue reading New Torchlight II Screenshots→
With Diablo 3 just around the corner, we began wondering what was going on with its major competitor, Torchlight 2. And here is some awesome news for all those interested in Runic Games’ upcoming action ‘hack n slash’ RPG. According to the developers, a small closed beta is currently planned for it, though we don’t know yet when it will be launched. Continue reading Torchlight 2 will receive a small closed beta→
One of the most anticipated ‘hack n slash’ games of 2012 got delayed. Yeap, that’s right. Runic’s sequel to Torchlight won’t see the light of day in 2011. Instead, the game is currently slated for a 2012. Now before jumping around, screaming like little girls, let us tell you that we are delighted with Runic’s decision. Let’s be honest, November – and December – is filled with lots of PC releases so if Torchlight II was to be released now, it would suffer from the crowded videogame release schedule. Continue reading Torchlight II Delayed Until 2012→
