Freejam is excited to announced that, after three years in Early Access, Robocraft will head into retail release on August 24th. As part of the celebratory mood, players who have taken part in the game will receive in-game crates that are packed with new items and possibly one of four Pilot Seat cosmetics determined by when the EA program was joined.
Absolver – Friends & Foes – Multiplayer Features & Post-Launch Plans
SloClap and Devolver Digital have sent out a new trailer that showcases the game’s unique dynamic. When meeting other players, it is up to them to decide to work cooperatively in PvE mode or to participate in friendly sparring or to duke it out in fierce PvP action.
Dauntless – Founders’ Alpha Begins, Runs Through August 31st
Players who have purchased a $40+ Founder’s Pack can now download the Dauntless client and get started. The Founders’ Alpha will run 24/7 from today through August 31st. The closed beta is expected to kick off on September 1st.
Fortnite – First Impressions – TheHiveLeader
Fortnite is the definition of genre bender, and since it just hit Early Access, TheHiveLeader is there! Can he survive the onslaught of (ZOMBIES) husks? Of course he can’t. But he’s gonna darn well try.
Final Fantasy XIV – An Invitation to The Feast
A new season of ranked PVP launched earlier this month in FFXIV. I’ve only touched upon PVP pretty briefly since Stormblood came out, mostly to say that it has drastically improved, so I thought now would be a good time to actually sit down and look at it properly.
MapleStory – Marvel Machine Event Begins, Runs Through August 27th
MapleStory is being updated today to bring the Marvel Machine Event into the game. The event that can yield Cash Shop items, in-game equipment and special Marvel Machine items starts today and runs through August 27.
Fortnite – A Million Players & Survival Mode Coming August 29th
The Fortnite Twitter has been updated with a brief post to thank the first million players of the game and to announce that Survival Mode is coming on August 29th.
Lord of the Rings Online – Mordor: Iconic Moments, Great Ideas, But a Little Lackluster
The Lord of the Rings Online has a long history of putting players into iconic moments and settings from J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary legendarium, and this tradition continues with the release of Mordor, the long-running MMORPG’s newest expansion. Taking place following the events of the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, LOTRO wastes little time reminding players that indeed, within the Land of Mordor, the Shadows still lie.
– Ar:piel to Launch in Russia & CIS Countries
Esprit Games has announced that it will be launching Nexon’s Ar:piel Online in Russia and CIS nations. The client will be available for direct download or via Steam when launch day arrives. Esprit is promising that a firm launch date is coming soon.
– Looterkings – Nothing Beats a Goblin Pretty Princess
LOOTERKINGS is a progressive dungeon crawler jam packed with action, humor and loads of shiny loot to click on! Named after its Cologne, Germany based Indie development creators this game invites you into a world of caves where you are a wretched, funny and ghastly goblin!