Pokemon Go – Niantic to Thank Players with Double XP & Stardust

Niantic is thanking players for their support of Pokemon Go through all the months since launch by rewarding Double XP and Double Stardust beginning on November 23rd and running through November 30th. “We are passionate about creating experiences that encourage exploration and promote exercise” the team wrote in a blog post published today. “[W]e would like to say thank you – and what better way to say thank you than to celebrate our community.”

– Amazon Announces 100k Casual Mobile Games Tournament

Amazon is diving into eSports in a big way with today’s announcement of a casual mobile games tournament called the “Champions of Fire Invitational”. Participants will be fighting it out for a share of the $100,000 prize pool in games such as Pac-Man 256, Fruit Ninja Tournament Edition, Disney Crossy Road, Bloons TD Battles and 8 Ball Pool.

Project Gorgon – Refer a Friend Indiegogo Contest Begins

The Project: Gorgon team has started a neat new contest for its Indiegogo funding campaign. Those current backers at the Generous Supporter level and above who refer a friend using a special URL, and whose friends back the game at Generous Supporter ($20) and above level, will be entered into a drawing for a $200 Lord Package containing a number of in-game benefits.

Project Gorgon – Refer a Friend Indiegog Contest Begins

The Project: Gorgon team has started a neat new contest for its Indiegogo funding campaign. Those current backers at the Generous Supporter level and above who refer a friend using a special URL, and whose friends back the game at Generous Supporter ($20) and above level, will be entered into a drawing for a $200 Lord Package containing a number of in-game benefits.

Elder Scrolls Online – Castle of the Worm Awaits

I’ve still not found a guild, or touched crafting, but I have decided I really should begin to make my way out of Glenumbra. I still don’t know the secrets of Daggerfall and that alone is keeping me here. I’ve a couple of quests remaining in the zone but I have to admit I’ve grown tired of the same scenery. I also can’t shake the feeling that Abnur Tharn, whom I keep running into, looks frighteningly like Peter Stormare.

– Castle of the Worm Awaits

I’ve still not found a guild, or touched crafting, but I have decided I really should begin to make my way out of Glenumbra. I still don’t know the secrets of Daggerfall and that alone is keeping me here. I’ve a couple of quests remaining in the zone but I have to admit I’ve grown tired of the same scenery. I also can’t shake the feeling that Abnur Tharn, whom I keep running into, looks frighteningly like Peter Stormare.

Black Desert Online – Japanese Site Previews Dark Elf

Japanese site Game Watch has published a preview of the Black Desert Online Dark Elf race as well as a look at the Kamisilvia zone. Dark Elves use a wicked looking 2-handed sword (and apparently high heels…) and utilizes magic from range but can cause physical damage if the gap is closed.