TwitchCon may be a great place to learn more about live-streaming and network with broadcast stars, but it’s also an ideal place for games, as many companies, including Capcom and others, are showing off their latest forthcoming releases.
Among them is Wargaming, who just launched World of Warships to an awaiting public. Like its previous games (World of Tanks and World of Warplanes), it emphasizes on free-to-play multiplayer action, but does so more tactfully this time around.
Erik Whiteford, director of marketing for Wargaming, stopped by the [a]listdaily live stream to chat about the game for a little bit, and its importance when it came to the streaming community. He essentially explained that the game was a vital opportunity to engage with streamers and community alike, with Warships providing a glimpse of what kind of tactical action awaits them. (Fun is still an important factor as well, he explained.)
Creating a connection with both of these audiences is key to the success of games such as this, with Twitch becoming “more and more important” when it comes to what Wargaming wants to provide to gamers. Feedback from users actually makes a world of difference, he said and it helps improve the game over time, with changes made to it.
World of Warships is available to download now at the official site.
Meanwhile, Nick Chester, PR and communications lead for Harmonix, also stopped by the live stream to talk Rock Band 4, the popular music/rhythm series that will be making its return to retail next month.
Nick basically talked about the addictive nature of the game, and how people love playing along to songs with certain instruments, like a guitar and drums. In addition, the debut of freestyle guitar solos in Rock Band 4 adds the ability to improvise, so that players get more into particular songs, such as “Uptown Funk.” He also explained that those who purchased songs in previous Rock Band games would be able to use them in the new title, as they could be downloaded through the official Music Store at no extra charge.
Nick also said that community is important to a title such as this, and live streams of Rock Band games continue to be popular even though the last game in the series, Rock Band 3, was released several years prior. Twitch streaming will be heavily supported with 4, building on the core functionality of the game through influencers. And more content will be added from there, to keep people in the experience.
Rock Band 4 jams its way to retail on October 6th for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Be sure to check back for continued TwitchCon coverage on our live stream tomorrow!
