The Breakaway team has put out a new trailer to introduce fans to Gallion, a Warrior archetype that, unlike back line healers, is there in the midst of the battle to lend assistance to companions.
Shroud of the Avatar – Free Trial to Run From August 9- 30th
If you’re STILL on the fence about Shroud of the Avatar, you will have another opportunity to check out the game from today through August 30th. Of course the caveat is that there are more than a few restrictions on the trial account, but the silver lining is that all progress is saved should you choose to invest in the game.
Arcfall – PvP Delayed to the August 25th Update, But It’s Gonna be BIG
The Arcfall site has been updated with a note to let players know that the addition of PvP is being delayed until the August 25th update. In addition, the taming / mount system will be included along with animal farming, guilds, castle plots / construction, a full world map, swimming, new abilities, a new loot system, new mob types, new crafting recipes, fast travel and player-owned vendors.
Dual Universe – Novaquark Pulls in $3.7M Ahead of Alpha Launch
Novaquark has announced that it has pulled in private investment funds in the amount of $3.7M that brings the total amount generated to develop Dual Universe to $7.4M. This is great news for the company as it proceeds in development ahead of a Q4 2017 alpha launch.
– AK Racing Overture Gaming and Office Chair Review
A few weeks back, Chris Coke reviewed the GT Omega chair here on this site. When AK Racing then asked us to take a look at their new Overture line, Chris was smart – he knew he’d get wife aggro if he gave a home to another large racing chair in his homestead. Ergo, Bill took on this assignment, lower back pain and all, and has come away pleased with the construction and comfort of the Overture. Read on, dear visitor.
– Absolver – Character Customization Trailer
The Absolver team has sent out a cool new video to show off character creation in the game. It reveals why clothing and equipment are vital to the way a prospect plays. Various ways that characters get their own look are shown very briefly, but it’s a neat first look!
Star Citizen – Around the Verse – Making mobiGlas Matter
Sandi Gardiner and Chris Roberts are back for the latest Star Citizen update called Around the Verse. In this episode, the team shows a new feature of the video podcast called “Burndown” that provides behind-the-scenes developer interviews about bugs and other issues the team is battling that affect the release of 3.0.
Conan Exiles – First Xbox One Gameplay Live Stream Replay
The Conan Exiles team recently conducted a live stream showing off XBox One game play. In case you missed it, the team has put the video replay up on YouTube. Keep in mind that the XBox One version of Conan Exiles will be making its debut on August 16th, the same day as the Frozen North expansion launches.
– Blue Yeti Blackout: The Reigning Champion
Even if you’ve never live streamed or recorded a single podcast, there’s a good chance you know about the Blue Yeti. Since 2009, the bullet-shaped microphone has become a staple of the gaming world. It appears on innumerable streams and let’s plays and is heard on even more podcasts. Before we expand into other streaming mics, we wanted to look at the gold standard.
Final Fantasy XIV – The Moonfire Faire is Back! Plus Patch 4.06 news
It’s summer in Eorzea, and that can only mean one thing: the Moonfire Faire is back for another year. The event has always had a special place in my heart because it was active when I started playing the game, and, as a British person, summer is a season I see very little of.