Albion Online will be receiving its first major update since launching in July when “Joseph” goes live on September 27th. Anchoring the update is the new Arena Mode that pits teams of five against one another in a control point style match. Players can enter the arena via random matchmaking or with friends, guildmates or queue solo. The winning team will score Arena Sigils that can be traded with others or used to purchase rewards.
Sea of Thieves – Official Top 10 Things You Need To Know About Sea of Thieves… So Far
Rare has put out an “official” list of ten things every fan should know about Sea of Thieves. Starting right off the bat with “it’s the pirate game you’ve always wanted”, the list dives into nine other reasons why Sea of Thieves is shaping up to be something special.
Wild West Online – Alpha Keys Headed Your Way, Pardner, for Tomorrow’s Launch
If you’ve backed Wild West Online at a level that will allow alpha access, start checking your inbox as the keys will be coming today. The alpha event is set to kick off on Friday, September 15th. To provide players with a bit of perspective about what this alpha test means, the WWO team has posted an update on its Facebook page.
Destiny 2 – First Fireteam Completes Leviathan in About Six Hours
A Destiny 2 Fireteam has completed the first raid in about six hours. Bungie made the announcement that the first Fireteam had made its way through Leviathan and that “Shaxx isn’t far behind”. They additionally announced that “Emperor’s Respite is now available for all in the Crucible”.
Overwatch – Blizzard Actively Working to Stem the Tide of Toxicity
“If you’re a bad person doing bad things in Overwatch, we don’t want you in Overwatch” stated Jeff Kaplan in the latest Developer Update. The entire focus of this most recent developer video is the rising tide of toxicity in the game. Kaplan informs the community that he and his team are aware of the “rising tide of toxicity” and are actively working to tune the system to reduce bad behavior.
SMITE Tactics – Early Access Begins on Steam
Hand of the Gods: SMITE Tactics is looking to expand its open beta. As part of that initiative, Hi-Rez has released the turn-based strategy card game into Steam Early Access. Players can take part for free immediately. It’s a great time too, as Hi-Rez just released a brand new patch that brings new features to the game including better combat logs, the Clan system, a deck tracker tool alongside the usual bug fixes and feature enhancements.
Destiny 2 – How to get Exotic Engrams in Destiny 2
One of the driving forces behind your time in Destiny 2 will be getting exotic weapons and armor in order to take on the game’s highest-level content (like the new Leviathan Raid that launched today). But to do that, you’re going to need to stumble across tons of Exotic Engrams, and that’s no small task. Where do I get Exotic Engrams in Destiny 2? What content do you do for the best chance at getting an exotic engram? Read on, Guardian.
MXM: Master X Master – New Support Master & Game Mode Added in Latest Update
MXM has been updated with a new Master and a new game mode called Natium Defense Line. The latter challenges coop teams to an “incredibly difficult challenge” to defend their base against increasingly large and more difficult waves of enemies. This is a cooperative and competitive activity that features ladderboards and special monthly rewards.
Adventure Quest 3D – Artix Details the Harrowing Journey Through Hurricane Irma
AdventureQuest 3D is a multiplatform MMO being built by the amazing team at Artix Studios in Land o’Lakes, Florida (near Tampa), the state most recently slammed by what’s been called the most devastating hurricane in recorded history. “Artix Krieger” has taken to the game’s page to detail how he and his team dealt with the events before, during and after Irma slammed into the state. It’s a harrowing tale, though one with an ultimately happy ending.
Dark and Light – Basics Series Continues with Info About Goblin Engineering
The Dark & Light team is at it again with the continuation of its Basics series, this time with a look at goblin engineering. Goblins are experts with technology in ways that no one else is. Do yourself a favor and check out the Basics of Goblin Engineering.