The event saw the announcement of 3 brand new games, made by the groups of game enthusiasts at Amazon. Uncovered during TwitchCon via the livestream, the three games were 'unboxed' throughout with beaming visual effects and open to the audience.
First-off, the game made by Double Helix Games is called Breakaway. It represents as a battle arena game, where the goal is to send the ball to the opposing goal. The characters all have moves, skill sets, and abilities that facilitates in completing the quests. Alongside 'hero' abilities, players can also 'build' buildings on the field, in order to provide buffs or debuffs.
Winning is set by either getting the most goals, or by crushing the enemy team in combat. Breakaway will have Twitch integration, which will permit all players to customize their stream overlay in-game, easy connection to broadcasters, and an in-game gambling system that grants loyalty points, which can be exchanged to in-game rewards.
The next game broadcast is called New World and it is an open world, relentless MMORPG. Set in a proxy universe of 17th century North America, the game opens itself to accept players to do whatever they would like in the 'monster-haunted' world.
Players can choose a character to play - either to be native Americans or the Colonists, and will be able to play a role as a farmer, trader, explorer, guard, or anything that make them interested in the immense world. New World assures an absurd degree of liberty for the players.
The finally list is called Crucible and is a 6-on-6 team death match, with importance on deception and endurance. Due to this, players are turned into most-likely cutting-throats and create temporary unions with opposing teams, in order to blow their 'teammates'.
In addition, Crucible will also have Twitch integration, in which the game will allow the spectators to take part of the game as the 'AI Director' as experienced also with Left 4 Dead, dictating what events will take place.
Each game aspirations, is to show off a first, creative, and enjoyable encounter, all the while reassuring of Twitch compatibility and emphasis on gameplay that is not just agreeable for players, but also to spectators. More news regarding price, release and platform would be announced in the coming months.
