March 15, 201214 yr We hadn't mentioned it before, but the Vikings are coming! In a turn-based strategy slash role-playing game called The Banner Saga that is. What shall you do, then, dear honorary Viking, in this in-the-making debut entry from indie game developer Stoic?Travel through stunning landscapes straight out of an animated film as your party escapes what could be the end of everything. Battle painstakingly hand-animated foes in strategic, turn-based combat. Make decisions with real consequences in conversations with people you'll actually care about. The Banner Saga is a mature game aimed at gamers who appreciate art, story and strategy.We are told a story-based single player campaign will be the main focus, but there's also a free standalone multiplayer component which will purportedly be released first as a forerunner. Count on a "strong emphasis on strategy and a lot of room for character advancement". By Odin, if the final outcome lives up to these base premises, it should help us stay cool this Summer.
March 15, 201214 yr I've heard of it last or two weeks ago. It looks promising don't know if I read that it will be only on consoles. Hope I am wrong.
March 15, 201214 yr Author Yeah, I've caught wind of this one some time ago too but there was little actual activity and they've only just recently set up shop. I do my best not to report vaporware here, so waited a little to see what was what. Also, as far as target platform is concerned, to my knowledge (i.e.: 1, 2) this is a PC title. :: Don't know of any console ports, though.
September 5, 201312 yr Author https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDFfFHYUbO0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E0rhoN1Eog :: Also, RPS's Nathan Grayson warms up to the idea of getting a hold of Stoic Studio's technical director John Watson to know more about what's cooking behind the scenes for The Banner Saga here. Edit: he has now also inked his (rather extensive) impressions regarding the single-player campaign.
December 10, 201312 yr Author https://images.vg247.com/current//2013/12/The_banner_saga_battle.jpg :: VG 24/7's Dave Cook talks with Stoic's Alex Thomas about The Banner Saga.
December 16, 201312 yr Author https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/images/13/dec/bann4.jpg :: RPS' John & Adam dictate their respective sentences regarding The Banner Saga.
December 16, 201312 yr Author https://static.strategyinformer.com/r/article_images/original/3919.jpg :: Strategy Informer's Chris Capel previews The Banner Saga.
December 19, 201312 yr Author https://images.eurogamer.net/2013/articles//a/1/6/4/2/5/8/9/Fullscreen_capture_19122013_112047.jpg.jpg :: Eurogamer's Robert Purchese talks with Stoic co-founder Alex Thomas about the momentous ride The Banner Saga has taken the studio on and if we should think big and expect much.
December 25, 201312 yr Author https://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3744397/Combat_screen3.jpg :: Polygon's Griffin McElroy deals with the merciless nature of The Banner Saga and learns of its underpinnings from Stoic's co-founder Alex Thomas.
January 7, 201412 yr Author https://zebcsn6jzu67wxhm.zippykid.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-06_00010-600x375.jpg :: Red Door Blue Key's Phil Scuderi offers his first impressions on The Banner Saga.
January 14, 201412 yr Author https://images.eurogamer.net/2013/articles//a/1/6/4/6/7/3/1/travel.jpg.jpg :: Eurogamer's Stace Harman reviews The Banner Saga.
January 14, 201412 yr Author https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/images/14/jan/tbs6.jpg :: RPS' Adam Smith tells us what he thinks of The Banner Saga.
January 14, 201412 yr Author https://static.strategyinformer.com/r/article_images/original/3945.jpg :: Strategy Informer's Chris Capel reviews TBS.
January 14, 201412 yr I really wish to win the lottery.... So many games, and not enough money and time....
February 18, 201412 yr Author https://zebcsn6jzu67wxhm.zippykid.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-17_00001.jpg :: Red Door Blue Key's Phil Scuderi reviews The Banner Saga.
July 17, 201411 yr Author https://stoicstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/the-banner-saga-1.png It has now been announced that The Banner Saga: The Collector's Edition will be hitting retail come July 25th. :: What to expect: This special Collector's Edition will offer fans a permanent collection of one of this year's best games and will include the core game along with the Official Soundtrack and the Insane Viking Pack – the latter, originally an exclusive preorder incentive, now unavailable to buy outside of this edition.
July 9, 201510 yr Author https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/images/15/jul/bs1.jpg :: RPS' Philippa Warr interviews Stoic's artist Arnie Jorgensen and writer Drew McGee about The Banner Saga 2.
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