The multiplayer modes are finally out of the beta phase and co’op and PVP play both benefit from two new game types, namely Hell on Wheels and Survival. In the former, players must escort a wagon into the enemy base while fighting off the other team who plans the same.

In the latter, which is a co-op mode, players must protect their units while building up their power reserves. There will also be new runes, new customizations, a new way to evolve Báal-Abaddon and new game settings options for assisting in knocking heroes down faster.

The game is also currently available at a discount through Steam’s “Midweek Madness” sale. Check it out today, if empire building and world conquering in a fantasy humour setting is your thing.

The real-time dungeon-building and demon-managing title Impire  has been honored with the “Best in Play” award a the GDC show floor.

Developed by Cyanide Studio Montreal, Impire lets players build their own devious lair as they deem fit, and tasks them with defending it against wayward heroes who intend on looting your precious dungeon. But fear now, as you can marshal mass hordes of demons to fight by your side. The campaign can be tackled alone or cooperatively with a friend.

“It’s fantastic to see Impire honored by a group that lives and breathes interactive entertainment,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of publisher Paradox Interactive

“GDC Play and the Game Developers Conference are put together by the leaders and pioneers of our industry, and to receive an award from them is very gratifying. It gives me hope for the future of our own secret twisted underground kingdom.”

To celebrate the occasion, the developer has released a playable demo on Steam.

Paradox Interactive  has also released a behind the scenes video showcasing the vocal prowess of comedian John Pinette, who provides the voice for the leading imp Baal-Abaddon. Check it out below.

Paradox has announced the official release date for the upcoming dungeon crawler/strategy title Impire. Developed by Cyanide Studios, the game comes out on February 14th, and will be sold at a price of $19.99. The publisher is also now accepting pre-orders at the game’s website, with a few pre-order bonuses in store.

To bonus DLC packs, including “Creatures of the Night” which adds new monsters such as vampires and medusas and the “Black and White” pack, which adds in-game skins to our playable imps (ranging from white to black, quite surprisingly) will be offered to those who pre-order the game.

Paradox has also revealed the first every gameplay footage of Impire for you to judge before you make a decision on whether or not you want to buy it. The gameplay video is given above. Have a look if you wish.

It turns out they do. Though how the imps of Impire and their taste in metal would be classified in the “hanging out” terms remains to be answered. Regardless, the Bottomless Mosh Pit has a nice ring to it.

Check out the new trailer above to see if you like it.

Impire is another PC strategy game from Paradox. The game centers around a bunch of nasty imps taking to their lord for rebuilding their empire and generally kicking humans to the curb when the day of reckoning arrives. It is slated to release on PC in Q1 2013.

“Using Paradox Interactive as his earthly vessel, the demon lord has condensed his foul essence into a new Impire trailer, giving the world a peek at the horrors that await them.

“Those who dare to view the video will be forced to witness imps, as they lazily sleep and even scratch themselves. It’s just too gruesome to bear.”

Honestly, how?

Whatever it may be, Paradox (famous for the Mount and Blade games) and Cyanide have released the trailer for their upcoming real time strategy game Impire.

And hey, look, there are imps in it.

Not much is known, aside that there’s a bit of tile management going on. Raising armies and other such plans would also be on the menu. But for now, imps commanding other imps. Right now, that’s all you need to and must know.

Source: News10

Run your Impire by defending against heroes invading a personalized demonic compound while also sending underlings to the surface to wreak chaos among those who call the land near yourImpire home. Utilizing a vast array of minions, deadly traps, and a growing arsenal of wicked spells, players will guide the demon Báal-Abaddon to his rightful place atop the skulls of his mortal foes… just as soon as they can help him escape the body of a pathetic little imp.

Developed by Cyanide in Montreal, Impire tells the sordid tale of Báal-Abaddon, a once-mighty horror from the Bottomless Pit, who finds himself summoned by the incompetent sorcerer, Oscar van Fairweather, and trapped in the form of a laughable imp. Using their cunning and an array of devious tricks, players will help the demon lord break free, rebuild his proper hell-spawn body, and construct an impressive dungeon to form the seat of his new kingdom. Players will have to design, develop, and defend their demonic dungeon from would-be do-gooders in order to expand and triumph.

The game includes features like:

– User-designed dungeons filled with different room types and an assortment of deathtraps
– Minions of every shape and size to be leveled up and equipped with upgraded equipment
– A custom deck of magical item cards to be unlocked and built to suit any playing style
– The opportunity to squash pesky heroes beneath one’s hooves, and grind their souls into helpful dungeon-building resources
– A perilous campaign to be played in solo or co-op mode
– Many multi-player modes to confront and crush one’s so-called “friends”

Impire is slated for release on PC in Q1, 2013, so here’s hoping you’ve lived a full and satisfying life.