What’s it like after years and years of development to finally release your indie video game into the world? Judging by the video from Tragnarion Studios who shot a short documentary during the launch day for their Xbox 360 game Scourge: Outbreak; it seems like something close to a family member having a new born child. There’s tears, hugs, cheers, good times, games and of course cake, got to have cake! Be sure to check out the heartwarming video after the jump below.
Being an indie games studio Tragnarion Studios takes feedback seriously. While they know this game might not be for everyone and have no delusions it’s some multi-billion dollar extravaganza they’ve already put out their first update based on fan feedback. There’s bug fixes, tweaks and also join in progress has been added based on the community’s feedback along with co-op mode and one PvP map available in the trail version to hopefully bolster the community with new members. So if you have not yet tried out Scourge: Outbreak now would be a great time to grab a buddy and give the trail version a play through to see if it’s your cup of tea.
PRESS RELEASE
Scourge: Outbreak developer, Tragnarion Studios, Opens its Doors for Documentary
Dan Bull documentary ties in with Patch Update and DLC announcement
Mallorca, Spain – September 23, 2013 – Publisher, UFO Interactive, in partnership with Tragnarion Studios, today announced that Tragnarion’s recently released Xbox LIVE Arcade title, Scourge: Outbreak, has received its first major update. Following feedback directly from the Scourge: Outbreakcommunity, Tragnarion Studios has patched and updated several areas of the game to ensure that players are provided with the best experience possible. The studio also confirmed that their first downloadable content (DLC) map pack is to be released soon.
To celebrate, YouTube personality, rapper and songwriter, Dan Bull has produced “Launch Day”, a short documentary focusing on the people at Tragnarion Studios and their reaction to the release of Scourge: Outbreak. The documentary can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h8KNVyfetY/
Dan previously recorded a music video inspired by Scourge: Outbreak, prompting the studio to invite him over for a unique insight into the life of an indie.
Patch Information
Addressing the community’s feedback, the new update includes:
- Matchmaking now allows players to find and join games in progress, making it much easier to find matches online.
- All weapon handling has been tweaked, fixing issues with recoil, stability, and spread.
- Co-op mode is now enabled in Trial version.
- One PvP map is now available in Trial version.
- Several bug fixes
For more details on the patch contents, please visit http://www.scourgeoutbreak.com/about/patch/.
In addition to the patch, Tragnarion Studios is also pleased to announce the release of Xbox Premium Theme and Gamer Pic Packs:
- Premium Theme Pack: A dashboard theme pack with backgrounds and environmental objects based on various locations in Scourge: Outbreak.
- Gamer Pic Pack: A collection of 10 Gamer Pics featuring Echo Squad, Alpha Squad, and several Nogari Soldiers.
Scourge: Outbreak is now available on Xbox LIVE for $9.99. For more information on Scourge: Outbreak, please visit the official site at www.scourgeoutbreak.com.
About Scourge: Outbreak:
Set in the near future, Scourge: Outbreak throws you into the boots of Echo Squad, an elite group of mercenaries hired by The Tarn Initiative to deal a decisive blow against the power-hungry Nogari Corporation. Stranded on Nogari Island shortly after being mysteriously attacked during your covert insertion, and surrounded on all sides by hostile forces, the only way out is to complete the mission. You’ll require all of your skill and firepower to stay alive as you fight your way through the chaos that has consumed the alien-infested Nogari facilities that lie before you…
About Tragnarion Studios:
Tragnarion Studios is a team of Game Developers based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Founded on the 1st of September 2003 with nine members, we have since grown to over twenty full-time developers while working on titles such as Doodle Hex (Nintendo DS), Map My Mind (iOS), The Scourge Project: Episodes 1 & 2 (PC) and Scourge: Outbreak, a heavily upgraded and vastly improved version of TSP for release on Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Store, PC and Mac. We are Tragnarion Studios, and we love making games. For more information on Tragnarion Studios and Scourge: Outbreak, please visit www.tragnarion.com.
About UFO Interactive Games:
Based in Pomona, CA, UFO Interactive Games is a third party licensee of Nintendo of America, Sony Computer Entertainment America, and Microsoft, whose function is in development of original, mass-market gaming software. For more information, please visit www.ufointeractivegames.com.
