The Humble Paradox Interactive Bundle has launched, and it's got a good dose of Magicka waiting to be consumed. Maybe it's to capitalize on the buzz surrounding Magicka 2's release later this month. Or maybe it's just because cheap games are good. Either way, you can get your hands on some co-op wizard video entertainment software for whatever price you feel like paying. Score!
Prepare to embrace the infinite power of sorcery on the mega cheap. Magicka is on sale over at Bundlestars for $5! You could pick up four copies for a Jackson and throw down a big ol' wizard party with three other pals. Don't be concerned about missing something from the 2 trillion DLC packs out there; this deal comes with all that sweet downloadable content included.
For This Week in Co-Op, Nick and John donned their finest robes and dove into the world of Magicka. It’s been a while since we visited the co-op game which features elemental spell mixing, so we figured now was a good a time as any to taste its sweet nectar. This is a tale of two wizards on a brave journey. A journey which finds them in the company of a slightly off color “not a vampire” companion. Come to think of it, we may just be trying to avoid him in the future.
Surprise! Magicka is still kicking almost three years after its initial release, all thanks to nearly two dozen DLC packs. That epic tale is officially coming to a close as the final chapter in the Magicka saga is turned loose to the world. To kick off the festivities, Steam is offering a free Magicka weekend and discounting the game and DLCs by 75%!
It's kind of hard for me to believe it, but Magicka (the quirky, and hilarious, craft-your-own-spell RPG) turns two next week. Time certainly flies. To celebrate, Paradox is offering not only a free weekend for gamers, but also free DLC for players who already own the game. During this weekend, you'll be able to download and play the game for absolutely free. It's currently available on Steam, and the free play will extend until Sunday 1pm PDT. The game is also discounted down to $2.49 from $10 until Monday.
Magicka was released almost two years ago and despite a troubled launch the game got solid reviews and then a steady stream of both free and premium DLC. Today the game continues to get content to keep folks coming back for the four player co-op spell weaving mayhem. The new content is called Dungeons & Daemons and looks to be themed in the realm of dungeon crawlers with plenty of dark underground passages and of course...barrels. Also included with the content are new monsters and obstacles.
The robed wizards of Magicka will not be attending San Diego Comic Con. They had a run in with a Necromancer from their "Other Side of the Coin" DLC. The following video may be the last we see of the mustard wizard. As you can see from the images above and below, the video is not lacking in the ball-gag and gold-trimmed...
Remember that one time in Magicka, when you accidentally killed everyone? Get ready to do a lot more of that. New DLC launches today. Embrace your evil side in "The Other Side of the Coin." This evil expansion allows you to play as Alucart and his Necromancer lackeys. Your mission is to make life miserable for humans, dwarves, and elves. Sounds simple enough. Watch the evil-doers in the following video.
Are you sick of playing as a good guy wizard who is constantly killing his own friends (accidentally)? Why not play as a bad guy vampire and kill everything, including your own Necromancers (sort-of accidentally)? A new Magicka content pack will give you that opportunity. "The Other Side of the Coin" will let you turn your deadly magic upon puny humans, repugnant dwarves, and tree-hugging elves. Bring a friend or three and set the world on fire. Or freeze it. Or whatever. It's your choice.
While people could have stuck around a bit longer during our recent Co-Op Night (bunch of sleepy heads!), Magicka continues to be one of the more popular games on Steam. The DLC alone has sold over 4 million pieces on top of the main game's 1.3 million sales (I'm sure the Steam holiday sale prices didn't hurt). Naturally, Swedish fish developer Paradox Inreractive is following up with another expansion: 'The Other Side of the Coin.' The twist: it lets players take on the role of the bad guys for a change. That's all I need to know - I've been wanting to beat up on the robed do-gooders for a while now.
Are you looking to add a little Magick to your in-game life? If so, join us this Friday, January 13th at 8PM Central, for a co-op romp through the world of Magicka. If Steam didn't force-feed you this game yet, you should really consider picking it up before Friday. This $10 title earned a score of 4.5/5 and a runner-up position in our 2011 Co-Op Game of the Year Awards, so you can be sure it is well worth the purchase.
If you're like many of us here at Co-Optimus, you can't get enough Magicka. Or maybe you got enough, moved onto something else, and decided you wanted more. Then I've got some good news for you! "The Stars Are Left" DLC is available on Steam right now for $5.99. You can see all of the details on it right here. Or you can just treat yourself to a nice Magicka bundle for $24.99. It includes the game as well as a plethora of DLC.
