Last week we got the chance to talk with Richard Garriott about the state of Shroud of the Avatar and all the upcoming milestones for the game. Many people continue to watch the progress of the game closely as backers and players get ready for the full release of the game. Early Alpha and Beta phases have been tested heavily by fans. Now Richard explained that they are making the final 20% push into release. What will the rest of the world think?
Lord of the Rings Online – Mordor Pre-Orders Begin, Prepping for July 31st Release
The Lord of the Rings Online site has been updated with a new Mordor preorder announcement image on the main page scroller. The store page reveals a number of preorder packages as well as the fine print that announces the release of the expansion as July 31st. There is a caveat, however, in that “in the event of a delay, [players] will receive the Mordor expansion content and items no later than August 31, 2017”.
Guild Wars 2 – Living World Season 3 to Wrap Up on July 25th
Guild Wars 2 players will be able to finally see the epic conclusion to Living World Season 3 on July 25th. ArenaNet is inviting players to mark their calendars for what will doubtless be a wild ride to a stunning cliffhanger!
Albion Online – Start Your Journey Video Sets the Stage for Next Week’s Launch
With the launch of Albion Online less than a week away, the team is showing off the brand new intro video. It provides a brief overview of the game’s lore and sets the stage for players as they embark on their new adventure.
Life is Feudal – Forge Your Legacy
In Life is Feudal, you lead a tumultuous life as you flee from evil to begin a new civilization in this brutal medieval world. The land has been ravaged by bandits and savages, but by working with those around you, you can band together to overcome your enemies and be victorious.
– inXile Scores $4.5M for Open World Survival RPG VR Title
inXile Entertainment has received an investment infusion from Japanese publisher Gumi to the tune of $4.5M. The funds are to assist with the development of an “open world survival RPG VR” game something along the lines of ARK: Survival Evolved. The game will be based on one of inXile’s existing worlds such as Torment: Tides of Numenera, Wasteland or The Bard’s Tale.
Final Fantasy XIV – Heavensward Was Well Worth the Slog
Ever since I quit Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn at level 39 shortly after launch, I’ve been inundated with claims that the game gets better in the 40’s. How I could I quit? I was so close to seeing the better side of the game! Yeah, well, I just couldn’t do it. As beautiful as the game was, it was just a drag to play through, so I quit.
– Citadel: Forged with Fire Coming to Steam on July 26th
Blue Isle Studios has announced that its open world RPG, Citadel: Forged with Fire, will be released into Steam Early Access on July 26th. The game is currently in development for PlayStation 4 and XBox One as well.
Heroes of the Storm – Stukov Arrives, Xul & Tyrande Receive Major Changes
Heroes of the Storm has been updated with the latest patch that brings a number of bug fixes and balance alterations into the game. The highlight of the update is, however, the arrival of Starcraft’s Alexei Stukov into the Nexus.
Tree of Savior – Next Series of Combat System Changes Detailed
The Tree of Savior site has been updated with a lengthy blog post about forthcoming changes to the combat system. Revisions will be targeting skill balance, summon AI, armor, PvP and boss cards by checking on “usability and balance” in particular.