DSOGaming reports that Kalypso Media has bought the rights to the Commandos games originally made by Pyro.

Kalypso Media has announced that it has secured all rights to the highly-acclaimed fan-favourite gaming IP, Commandos. Commandos is a stealth-oriented real-time tactics game series set in World War 2, and Kalypso will re-release some older games to current-gen platforms and will start working on a brand new title.

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Kalypso Media is hard at work on Dungeons II, and some new Warcraft II-style mechanics have been added onto the model of the first game. Destructoid examines.

As the sequel to the original Dungeons, you're tasked with expanding the scope and scale of your dungeon, while keeping your minions happy. As you send your lesser underlings to create rooms for resources, and digging for gold, you have to monitor their happiness levels or else they'll revolt. By building breweries, you can keep them drunk and content, while paying for their services as well. As you build your base of operations, you'll eventually be visited by humans from the surface, looking to see what all the commotion is about. From here, you'll have to set traps and send out stronger minions to confront them and protect the Dungeon Lord.

But here is where things get a little different. Once you've built the necessary resources and have a sizable force, you can send your minions up to the surface to retake territory. Switching over from Dungeon Keeper gameplay to RTS style mechanics similar to WarCraft or Dawn of War, the pacing changes up considerably. From here, you can battle your foes and sack their villages, turning the whimsical and lush environment, to barren and scorched wastelands.

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Kalypso is selling most of their games on the Humble Store for up to 85% off. The deal will last for the entire weekend so you still have time to buy the games.

Steam is now offering a discount for all Kalypso Media games this weekend. The sale has a mix of many genres, and contains a bunch of RPGs. So click the link for the details.

Kalypso Media announced today they will releasing Dungeons 2 in 2015. Here is the information straight from the developer from my inbox.

The Dawn of Terror Awaits - Dungeons 2 Announced for 2015

The Dungeon Lord returns with enhanced evil, 4-person multiplayer, and the all-new Overworld system - watch the debut trailer now

Bracknell, UK – 7th August 2014 – If terrifying dungeons filled with hordes of loyal minions and underworld domination are your thing, then look no further! Leave your fear at the door and once again dare to enter the lair of the Dungeon Lord, as Kalypso Media announces that Dungeons 2 is currently in development by Realmforge Studios and scheduled for a 2015 release. Sequel to the 2011 bestseller Dungeons, Dungeons 2 aims to take inspiration from the very best titles in the dungeon management/simulation genre and blend in its own trademark dark humour to deliver the most complete dungeon experience fans have been waiting for.

Kalypso Media has also released a brand new Dungeons 2 teaser trailer to whet the appetite of those aspiring Dungeon Lords out there. Watch it below and witness The Dawn of Terror...

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The Dungeon Lord is back – and this time he’s serious! In Dungeons 2, fulfil the Dungeon Lord’s insatiable quest for vengeance by recruiting fearsome new monsters from all corners of the underworld in order to undertake his evil bidding. Taking over the underworld isn’t enough though – this time The Dungeon Lord will extend his dominion over the puny humans and attempt to conquer the overworld too!

Take control of the mighty Dungeon Lord and craft a network of unique and terrifying dungeons, recruit an army of fearsome creatures and command two new factions. Prepare to defend your Kingdom against those pesky heroes, go above ground to wage war on their human cities and use the ‘Hand of Terror’ to take direct control over your minions, issue commands, and even dish out a swift slap to keep them in line.

The extensive campaign story mode is packed with even more of the dark humour which made the original Dungeons a hit and is peppered with numerous references to various fantasy books, movies and TV shows. Additionally, you can test your strength in four different game modes in multiplayer for up to four players with other Dungeon Lords over LAN or online.

Features of Dungeons 2:

 

• Featuring a thrilling single player campaign with 2 playable factions, 26 unique creatures, multiple types of heroes and game modes, Dungeons 2 is the Dungeon Manager simulation game, you've been waiting for
• Dungeons 2 offers unique gameplay: In the underworld, Dungeon manager simulation, and in the overworld, tactical real-time strategy
• Thanks to the ‘Hand of Terror’ you can always keep control of your subordinates and give targeted commands
• Leave the darkness of the underworld, and venture to the overworld and leave the beautiful cities of the humans in ruins
• Four competitive multiplayer modes for up to four players via LAN and Internet

Dungeons 2 is scheduled for release in 2015 for PC, Mac and Linux via digital distribution and boxed retail. For more information please visit the official website www.dungeons-game.com or www.kalypsomedia.com