Rocket Arena launches 14 July on PC, XB, & PS4 with cross-platform play (3v3 hero rocket shooters)
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I hope this post is sarcastic because rocket arena was a mode in Quake and UT, and this is clearly a callback to them rather than an attempt to use Rocket League for name recognition.
$30 up front. Then battle passes and cosmetics that can be purchased. Seems like a bad idea imo
art style is amazing and fragging is always a blast but man I wish the default movement speed was a lot faster
That's a BAAAAAAAAD trailer and if it's supposed to remind ppl of Rocket Arena from Quake it failed hard.
Also even though I love Quake, I don't think that a game with such a HUGE skill ceiling would work today, players only like hero shooters, low skill ceiling and instant gratification. Quake veterans would mop the floor with any newb's face.
Also even though I love Quake, I don't think that a game with such a HUGE skill ceiling would work today, players only like hero shooters, low skill ceiling and instant gratification. Quake veterans would mop the floor with any newb's face.
Snakes on a Train is an artistic callback to the great train robbery movies of the Silent Era. Obviously.
I agree , was ready to put the money down for a new rocket arena style game and got this shit
It's wild that EA thinks this can actually sell at 30$ + Battle Pass and I'm totally the target market for this.
But Diabotical has Rocket Arena and it's F2P. And it has the ever-reliable base mechanics/movement of Quake 3. Why would anyone interested in a Rocket Arena game mode pay 30 for this?
Furthermore, Pwned came and went with a Rocket Arena style Hero Shooter not too long ago (and it was pretty fun) and died out rather quickly. Everything is stacked against this game, and it's a shame.
But Diabotical has Rocket Arena and it's F2P. And it has the ever-reliable base mechanics/movement of Quake 3. Why would anyone interested in a Rocket Arena game mode pay 30 for this?
Furthermore, Pwned came and went with a Rocket Arena style Hero Shooter not too long ago (and it was pretty fun) and died out rather quickly. Everything is stacked against this game, and it's a shame.
I'll be shocked if this game isn't dead on arrival. A game like this has to be either very cheap or F2P to have a shot at success these days.
Idk but this looks like it will be shut down in a year or so. 30$ for what many games have F2P for... Also looks just like every other hero shooter to me. Not judging the game or gameplay but based on the trailer it looks generic and reminds me of all these failed mp shooter we had in the past
I still can't believe people aren't talking about how this game had a massive E3 event and closed beta launch..... in summer 2019. One year ago. Nexon was pushing it as their answer to Overwatch.
LOOK! LOOK AT ITS OLD STEAM PAGE:
store.steampowered.com
Two months after its closed beta, Nexon dropped the game altogether:
steamcommunity.com
I dunno what EA thinks it's gonna do right that Nexon couldn't, but a $30 entry to a game that could barely get a whimper out of last year's closed beta......... I mean, good luck, y'all.
LOOK! LOOK AT ITS OLD STEAM PAGE:
Steam Store
Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.
Two months after its closed beta, Nexon dropped the game altogether:
Steam :: Rocket Arena Beta :: Rocket Arena Official Statement
Hello Rocket Arena Competitors, We regret to inform you that Nexon America and Final Strike Games have agreed to amicably part ways and Nexon will no longer provide publishing services for Rocket Arena. While this was a difficult decision for both parties, Nexon America and Final Strike Games...
I dunno what EA thinks it's gonna do right that Nexon couldn't, but a $30 entry to a game that could barely get a whimper out of last year's closed beta......... I mean, good luck, y'all.
Short hype train, not a lot of visibility, a high-ish launch price on top of MTXs. A lot of red flags for a game that may not have a playerbase for too long. I saw what I liked and I want to play it but that's not a low price when I don't know if anyone will even play it in 3 months time.
I had no idea. Baffling. Maybe got in on the cheap and trying to see if they can get lucky with upfront purchase money?I still can't believe people aren't talking about how this game had a massive E3 event and closed beta launch..... in summer 2019. One year ago. Nexon was pushing it as their answer to Overwatch.
LOOK! LOOK AT ITS OLD STEAM PAGE:
Steam Store
Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.
Two months after its closed beta, Nexon dropped the game altogether:
Steam :: Rocket Arena Beta :: Rocket Arena Official Statement
Hello Rocket Arena Competitors, We regret to inform you that Nexon America and Final Strike Games have agreed to amicably part ways and Nexon will no longer provide publishing services for Rocket Arena. While this was a difficult decision for both parties, Nexon America and Final Strike Games...
I dunno what EA thinks it's gonna do right that Nexon couldn't, but a $30 entry to a game that could barely get a whimper out of last year's closed beta......... I mean, good luck, y'all.
What the fuck, why would you give this a THIRTY EURO pricetag? It looks relatively fun so if it was F2P, I definitely would've given it a try. If they HAVE to get money up front, I might have paid maybe 5 euros for it. 30? That's insane. This has got to be the most obvious dead on arrival game I've seen in a while lol.
I'm an old RA2 and RA3 veteran. Had a clan who even played some ESL tournaments (but only online and LAN parties) back in the days. This here however I've zero interest in. And it's EA? Bwuhaha big nope from me
Rocket Arena was a really awesome mod for Quake. Some of the best and fastest movements you would find in a FPS thanks to the famous rocket (wall) jumps. God still to this day I could draw the ra3map1 just from my memory. Damn nostalgia, now I'm sad
Rocket Arena was a really awesome mod for Quake. Some of the best and fastest movements you would find in a FPS thanks to the famous rocket (wall) jumps. God still to this day I could draw the ra3map1 just from my memory. Damn nostalgia, now I'm sad
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I still can't believe people aren't talking about how this game had a massive E3 event and closed beta launch..... in summer 2019. One year ago. Nexon was pushing it as their answer to Overwatch.
LOOK! LOOK AT ITS OLD STEAM PAGE:
Steam Store
Steam is the ultimate destination for playing, discussing, and creating games.
Two months after its closed beta, Nexon dropped the game altogether:
Steam :: Rocket Arena Beta :: Rocket Arena Official Statement
Hello Rocket Arena Competitors, We regret to inform you that Nexon America and Final Strike Games have agreed to amicably part ways and Nexon will no longer provide publishing services for Rocket Arena. While this was a difficult decision for both parties, Nexon America and Final Strike Games...
I dunno what EA thinks it's gonna do right that Nexon couldn't, but a $30 entry to a game that could barely get a whimper out of last year's closed beta......... I mean, good luck, y'all.
Wow, this is a weird move from EA
UT was my jam 20+ years ago. Instagib CTF on Face (It's one of 2 maps I remember the names, other being Pressure)
Yep, used to be f2p from nexxon or whatever. then this ip or game got bought, EA decided to make it 30$. genius decision!
I'm absolutely baffled that they're releasing this with a $30 price tag. It's a game that realistically might struggle to gain traction F2P, let alone with a price tag. It's literally being sent to die which sucks for all involved.
Why would it be though? Only place I could see it being "free" would be Origin Access Premier, just like all of EA's new releases.
I've read 2/3 news saying it's free with ea access there why but I think they mistake with origin premier. Well without me if I need to buy it
I mean Crucible IS f2p, and it still didn't help the game. That's why i think that this game not being f2p is a huge, huge mistake, because it will die pretty fast.
As far as i remember, this was supposed to be f2p when it first got announced and when beta was available but i am not sure why EA thinks that making it 30$ is a good choice? Games looks fun/interesting and i want it to be success but we all know that sadly it won't.
and that game came with Game Pass lol. Bummer since it was a great looking game with a great soundtrack that didn't match the visuals at all lol
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