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Gas Powered Games has announced that the release date for its upcoming Demigod video game has been delayed. Although the company had previously slated the game for a 2008 release, it changed projection to accomidate a “fully supported” beta this summer.

The good news is that Stardock is producing the game and plans to digitally distribute it sans on-disc copy protection.

“Forging our new partnership with Stardock is a big deal for all of us at GPG, and we couldn’t be more excited about it,” said Chris Taylor, founder and CEO of Gas Powered Games.

“Not only do we have a proven retail publisher, but we get to partner with a pioneer in the digital distribution space… A company that totally understands what kind of experience our customer wants and the quality game they demand. The whole proposition is truly refreshing.”

I’m all for waiting on a good game that has most of the bugs worked out, instead of putting up with a rushed released that still needs a lot of work.

Gaming Today has been following the developing details of Demigod as so far the game looks very promising. You can get more information on this real-time strategy with RPG leanings here. Also, check out the latest screenshots on FileFront.

via Eurogamer

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When I see screens as detailed and action-packed as the one above, I immediately think, Oh, this must be a new RPG or action title. So imagine my surprise to learn that this new batch of screens is actually for a real-time strategy game. The game, titled “Demigod,” is looking to shake up the RTS genre quite a bit with its infusion of RPG and action elements. It’s probably no wonder then that it’s being developer by Gas Powered Games, who were responsible for both Dungeon Keeper and Supreme Commander. To top it off, the game is being published by Stardock Entertainment, who recently released another ground-breaking RTS with Sins of a Solar Empire. The game will apparently have you controlling a demigod (i.e. one massive, powerful unit) who can also create other units to aid him. It sounds kind of like the Heroes in Warcraft III, but taken to the next level. All I know is it’s being made by a proven developer, released by a proven publisher, and already looks awesome; and that’s good enough to make me keep an eye on it.

You can check out the rest of the screens here.

Chris Taylor from Gas Powered Games has reportedly stated that the team-based strategy PC title Demigod will probably end up on consoles after its initial release. When asked about the possibility of it being only a PC exclusive Taylor stated:

“That is actually up in the air. You could easily see that on the console. That’s got a very high likelihood of going to console.”

Taylor also reiterated SEGA’s comments on the possibility of Space Siege coming to consoles versions, and all but refused to rule out the idea. Rumors of this have been circulating the Internet for almost a month now, and William informed us of said rumors earlier this month. Although Taylor stated that: “There’s been no official word. No definite there… Anything can happen of course, in the future”, the hemhawing around of developers in the past have proven to be admissions of truth, because usually if it is only a rumor without substantial proof, they are usually quick to kill it.

Chris Taylor also stated that while Gas Powered Games has some other projects currently in development, he was keeping his lip zipped until E3 2008 where at least one project will be revealed. Could this be the next Supreme Commander expansion? Possibly, because they do have something in the works, but refuse to discuss it.

So what all of the “yes”, “maybe” and “no comment” statements mean is that Demigod and Space Siege will more than likely grace consoles next year and we can expect a Supreme Commander “expansion”, “new title”, or “who knows what” in the future as well. Don’t you just love it when developers give vague answers? All it does is lead to more internet rumors which do nothing but annoy the masses.

Thanks: Videogaming247

Within the pages of the February ‘08 issue of Games for Windows: The Official Magazine (shown right) features an upcoming title I dare say many have heard little to none about until now. This latest issue of GfW is offering gamers a world exclusive first peek at Chris Taylor’s Gas Powered Games’ (Total Annihilation; Supreme Commander; Dungeon Siege) upcoming action/RPG/RTS hybrid title, Demigod.

Inspired partly by the popular WarCraft III mod Defense of the Ancients, Demigod pits players (or teams of players) at destroying each others bases. A somewhat unique aspect to the game revealed is that rather than managing units and gathering resources that you see in a typical RTS, players control a single hero unit with varied powers, leveling up as they kill the A.I. controlled units around the map.

The expected gameplay mechanics of Demigod are best described by 1UP:

“In Demigod, you control one of many ‘demigod’ heroes — some of which survive solely on the strength of their own powers, others of which thrive on building smaller units and structures of their own for support. The guy on the left in the screenshot below is one such hero, ‘The Rook,’ a former king whose spirit now animates an anthropomorphic castle. Demigod is, as you’d expect, a multiplayer game at heart, with an emphasis on co-op play. There’s a single-player mode, too, though Gas Powered Games says it will serve mainly as a ‘training ground’ for the multiplayer.”

Sounds like a cross between Black & White and Overlord. I can’t emphasize enough how pleased I am to see co-op being given a 1st rung feature. I hope this game ends up as awesome as it sounds.

You will find tons more details (interviews, screens, etc.) regarding Demigod in the upcoming issue of Game for Windows: The Official Magazine (which should be in stores soon).

GfW Via 1UP

It’s bad enough we have thousands of teenage boys creaming at the mere sight of Master Chief. Twisting the so called demigod into a heterosexual fantasy is a 31 flavor recipe of wrong. In fact, there should be some law (social? religious? ethical? metaphysical? Hell, I don’t care) against gene splicing the imaginary chromosomes of Master Chief and a Sexy Babe. It’s kind of like the perverse idea of cloning yourself for fulfillment of some personal fantasy (use your imagination here). It’s freaky, yet intriguing. I take that back; it’s wrong… just plain wrong. Everything I’ve said up until now is just WRONG, PERIOD. I think I need a mind-scrubbing, now…. Ahem.

You can blame Artist David Johnson for this recent abomination of video game fantasy. And like most shameless entrepreneurs, he’s selling Mz. Chief to the highest bidder via eBay. Here’s a description taken straight from the ongoing auction page:

Figure is 8 inch scale 11.5 inches tall to the tip of the sniper rifle, Created in polymer clay. ONE OF A KIND!! This is the only one, no molds were used in creation none taken from her. She has a strong armature underneath.

International bidders, I will pick up any additional shipping charges.

As of writing this article, the 26th-century-bikini-armor-clad heavy-ordinance-wielding temptress is going for $1,225.00 to the current highest bidder. With 4 more days of bidding left, I suspect that a pattern will develop here. There is some good news to be made from this insanity: 10% of the final auction will go to the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Although, if it were me and the bidding went as high as $100,000 (I wouldn’t rule it out either), I’d flip that figure around to 90%. There are so many ways to harbor shame here. Then again, I’m burdened by having more conscience than artistic talent.

What’s next? Cortana Hentai? You know what? I don’t even want to know.

Blame Kotaku

As Stephany had been covering earlier this week, a 7-foot-2 waxed likeness of Master Chief has been unvieled at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. The ’stiq have now graced us with a photo-op of the mack daddy himself. Pay no attention to the small weaking with the goofy grin standing next to our demigod, that’s just Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz.

The video game mogul is a first in the 250 year history of Tussauds’ waxdom. Contrary to what many assume, the statue itself is actually made of clay. It took the London based company a 1000 pounds of clay to fabricate his 7′2″ 275 lbs frame - not to mention the ten artists working 892 man-hours. When it was all said and done, the finished statue was transported from London to Vegas for public display. According to a Tussaud rep, “The Master Chief may go on loan to other locations, but his permanent home will be in Las Vegas.” Also mentioned was an event at the Vegas location for the Halo 3 launch, but details are still being worked out with Microsoft.

Certainly an interesting way to promote and generate hype for a video game launch.

Via The ’stiq