Grind Gear Games has sent word that the highly anticipated Path of Exile expansion, The Fall of Oriath, is slated for release on August 4th. Oriath literally expands the world by doubling its size with six new acts and the new Pantheon character customization system that allows players to continue to progress their characters beyond the level cap. In a sense, folks can literally seize and use the powers of the gods.
Overwatch – Explore Doomfist’s Origin Story to Prepare for His Arrival
Next week, Doomfist will finally arrive on live Overwatch servers. This hero is one of the most highly anticipated characters to arrive since the game’s release in 2016. To get players up to speed on who Doomfist is, or was, a new comic called Masquerade has been released to explore his origin story.
– Wargaming Brings the Battle of Dunkirk to Life
In the early days of World War II the battle of Dunkirk was one of the most climactic battles. It is said that the Axis powers allowed time for the Allies to be rescued from the coastal city which kept Europe from being completely overrun. Now with the new movie coming out this summer, Wargaming is honored to bring this event into their world. Here is an interview with developers outlining the event and the history behind this monumental battle.
– Absolver Preorders – Physical & Digital Editions Incoming
Sloclap and Devolver Digital have announced preorder information for Absolver that is currently slated for PlayStation 4 and PC release on August 29th. Interested folks can place orders today for 10% off the price and will receive a gear set and mask for doing so. There will also be a “limited small batch of physical” Absolver Collector’s Editions for $$75 that includes a wearable mask, an art book and a sticker pack.
ARK: Survival Evolved – No Server Wipe Ahead of August 8th Launch
When ARK: Survival Evolved launches on August 8th, current official servers will not be wiped, but will be rebranded as “Legacy” servers. For players looking for an all new ground-up experience, new PvP Server Cluster network will be launched that will run separately from the PvP Legacy Server Cluster. At launch, new server code and infrastructure will be rolling out to address a number of critical issues on new and legacy servers over time.
– Cougar Attack X3 RGB Keyboard: Great Features for a Budget Price
The Cougar Attack X3 RGB is eye catching. As a tech enthusiast, I spend a piece of my downtime each night on YouTube and tech sites seeing what’s new from my favorite manufacturers. When I saw the Attack X3 RGB and its suite of features and customizations, I knew I needed a closer look. Featuring genuine Cherry keyswitches, bright per-key RGB illumination, floating keycaps, and a healthy amount of onboard storage, this keyboard represents a great value while still having room for improvement.
MXM: Master X Master – Ranked Preseason Kicks Off Today, New Master Previewed
NCSoft is ready to kick off competitive play in MXM. Beginning today, the preseason for ranked play begins and will run for approximately four weeks. Competitive Season One will start on August 16th. During competitive play, nodes will be “twice as powerful and completely change the game’s already strategic action”.
– Age of Heroes VR Game ‘Inspired by MMOs’ Coming July 20th
OmniGames has announced that Age of Heroes, a VR title “inspired by MMORPGs” is coming to VR users on Steam Early Access beginning July 20th. In Age of Heroes, synergistic teamwork is emphasized as up to five players take on wave arena combat and fight “terrifying bosses in different battles”. Character classes include Warlock, Wizard, Priest and Ranger.
Orcs Must Die: Unchained – PlayStation 4 Version Launches with Perks for PS Plus
The PlayStation 4 version of Orcs Must Die! Unchained has launched as of today. All PS4 players can take part, but there is a bonus to being a PlayStation Plus member. Any Plus members downloading the game before August 15th can get hold of about $20 in free content including game currency, skins, consumables and more.
Crossout – Clan Wars, Brawl Mode & More Speed into the Game
Crossout has been updated with a major patch that brings a number of new features into the game. Players can look forward to particpating in the Big Black Scorpion Brawl, a completely new game mode with a unique take on battle royale. In addition, Clan Wars is now active and is considered the “main game mode for organized competitive gameplay”. Lastly, a new nap called Two Turrets has been added.