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Epic Games’ Paragon is a MOBA. An incredibly pretty MOBA

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Paragon revealed as a MOBA

For weeks now Epic Games has been slowly teasing a new title called Paragon. The short, character driven teasers lead most to believe that the infamous Gears of War developers were getting into the team-based shooter game, what with titles like Overwatch showing that there’s a keen interest. That’s no longer the case though, with Paragon being revealed as a MOBA, exclusive to PS4 and PC at this weekend’s PSX.

Paragon is very much a MOBA in structure but less like the ARPG experiences that popularised the genre. Instead, it looks to be taking more than a few hints from Smite, being a third-person action shooter under the mould of massive arena gameplay. It has some of the franchise staples there to support it too, with central bases for each of the two teams, AI controlled creeps and confusing, unimportant lore. Which you can get a good look at in the reveal trailer below.

I know what you thinking, and yes – that looks rather beautiful. Better yet is the fact that the game is making good use of Unreal Engine 4 to power it, and the results so far are staggering. Paragon is easily the most gorgeous MOBA to date, and it’s going to be really interesting to see if the game manages to uphold this level of visual detail when it goes into paid beta next year.

It’s still a MOBA though, and that market space has been saturated for years now. Paragon needs something more than just being unique, it needs a loyal fan-base, one which Epic hopes to grow using obtainable cards to keep their growing roster of characters changing. How that all fits into the business model for the title will be key too, but if you’re just curiously interested you can give the game a bash early next year. Still, so pretty.

Last Updated: December 7, 2015

30 Comments

  1. Why is Sandy’s picture so big? Did he blow all the things?

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  2. Ottokie

    December 7, 2015 at 13:04

    • Hammersteyn

      December 7, 2015 at 13:21

      Only ugly people say that

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief - CHAAARGE!

        December 7, 2015 at 13:22

        So, Trevor then?

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          December 7, 2015 at 13:23

          Haven’t met him yet.

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief - CHAAARGE!

            December 7, 2015 at 13:24

            I have, but only on the battlefield

  3. Admiral Chief - CHAAARGE!

    December 7, 2015 at 13:05

    Ok dayum, the release trailer was cool

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  4. Original Heretic

    December 7, 2015 at 13:09

    Looks very pretty. And being an Epic game, the controls should be pretty tight as well. This is looking very promising.

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  5. Darren Peach

    December 7, 2015 at 13:19

    MOBA. Kind reminds me of Moby. Anyone ever heard Moby 1000 ? Back in the old School days where When White Horse Still had a Hardcore floor.

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  6. Darren Peach

    December 7, 2015 at 13:22

    Cool Announcement trailer.

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  7. Hammersteyn

    December 7, 2015 at 13:22

    MEHsmerizing

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    • Darren Peach

      December 7, 2015 at 13:24

      Meh ? How is Fallout going ? I still have not managed to get onto it that well. No time at the moment.

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      • Admiral Chief - CHAAARGE!

        December 7, 2015 at 13:24

        Right, right, working on that ad I see?

        😛

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        • Darren Peach

          December 7, 2015 at 13:25

          Just taking a small break. My day only ends at about three tomorrow morning. I was lazy this weekend so I must suffer…..

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          • Admiral Chief - CHAAARGE!

            December 7, 2015 at 13:26

            PROCRASTINATION, ENGAGE!

            xD

          • Hammersteyn

            December 7, 2015 at 13:27

            That’s what weekends are for. So that employers can guilt trip employees into working their off day.

          • Darren Peach

            December 7, 2015 at 13:30

            When I first started, I had to pay my due ( WTF ? Looking back now….. ) and I worked like a donkey. I remember we were doing a huge re-image of M-net and I basically lived there for three months. I value my own time when I can take it. I also tell the juniors not to put themselves through that hell. Messed my head up.

      • Hammersteyn

        December 7, 2015 at 13:25

        Pretty good. Got more guns than I can carry.

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        • Darren Peach

          December 7, 2015 at 13:26

          I saw the baseball city looked xmassy. Or was I delusional ?

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          • Hammersteyn

            December 7, 2015 at 13:27

            Just normal neon lights, unless their was a xmas patch

          • VampyreSquirrel

            December 7, 2015 at 13:34

            there*

          • Admiral Chief - CHAAARGE!

            December 7, 2015 at 13:36

            Attaboy!

        • VampyreSquirrel

          December 7, 2015 at 13:35

          I know them feels

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    • Ir0nseraph

      December 7, 2015 at 14:20

      I have to get my eyes checked I am pretty sure the article said “goes into paid beta next year”

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      • Hammersteyn

        December 7, 2015 at 14:32

        LOL

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  8. HairyEwok

    December 7, 2015 at 13:47

    Smite meets Unreal Tournament….

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  9. Galbedir

    December 7, 2015 at 13:47

    Did i just read ‘Paid Beta’? Ummm…

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  10. GooseZA

    December 7, 2015 at 14:10

    Exclusive to PS4 and PC?

    That’s quite something considering how long Epic worked with MS on the Gears series don’t you think?

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    • Pieter Kruger

      December 7, 2015 at 14:14

      “console debut” so most likely a timed exclusive only paid for by Sony.

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  11. ElimiNathan

    December 7, 2015 at 14:43

    This looks freakin Epic 😉

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