General: Trion Reports Ongoing DDoS Attacks

Trion Reports Ongoing DDoS Attacks

Trion Worlds is reporting that its Dallas server farm is currently undergoing a DDoS attack that began at approximately 1:00 pm Pacific today. As of an hour ago, servers running all of Trion’s games are still under attack. Trion is working to remedy the situation but there is not yet any timeline for resolution.

Smash @ Xanadu feat. Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. 64 Streaming Live

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The folks over at VG Bootcamp recently went live with another installment of Smash @ Xanadu from Xanadu Games in Baltimore, Maryland. These weekly broadcasts provide a great look at the region’s Smash community, and tonight’s installment will feature competition in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. 64.

If you’re interested in some Smash Bros. action, be sure to tune in. The stream is live below, but you can also head on over to Twitch to join the chat.

Watch live video from VGBootCamp on www.twitch.tv

Source: VG Bootcamp

Crowfall: Voxel Farm and the Destruction of Worlds

Voxel Farm and the Destruction of Worlds

Earlier this week, Artcraft announced that they’ve signed a deal with Voxel Farm to use their technology to power the worlds of Crowfall. Some may immediately think, "oh great, more voxels". But put down the pitchforks. In Crowfall, voxels are not about building random things in the world but rather destroying the very ground you walk upon and tearing down the castles of your enemies.

Guild Wars 2: An Exclusive Preview of the Revenant’s Skills

An Exclusive Preview of the Revenant’s Skills

We were able to chat with ArenaNet’s Roy Conacher and Jon Peters this week about the 9th and newest profession for Guild Wars 2, The Revenant. Debuting briefly at PAX South, with more details being released over the course of this week, the Rev (as I like to call him) is unlike any of the other Heavy Professions in Guild Wars canon so far.

Landmark: Latest “Live” Episode Discusses Moving Forward

Latest "Live" Episode Discusses Moving Forward

Following last week’s cataclysmic layoffs, the Landmark team has released the latest "Live" video podcast. The initial remarks from Community Manager Colette "Dexella" Murphy and Senior Producer Terry Michaels cover the "change in the company" from SOE to Daybreak Game Company and spend time discussing the layoffs. The teams are moving forward as the rest of the show reinforces. Check it out and let us know what you think.