The latest newsletter for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has been delivered and it is, as usual, packed with information. Most notably, a new interview with Brad McQuaid anchors the letter where he speaks about “The Importance of Focused Gaming”, the importance of community and more. He begins with the earliest days of MMOs all the way through the ongoing creation of Pantheon.
Pokemon Go – Niantic Reveals Worldwide Events
As part of the one year anniversary celebration of Pokemon Go, Niantic has revealed a number of “live” events taking place around the world this summer. Non-attendees need not worry either. There will be tie-in events for trainers unable to attend a live event too.
– Viper Gaming V770 Mechanical Keyboard – High Caliber, Highly Customizable
In the world of peripherals, there are so many companies bringing us gear. Most are overshadowed, or even unknown, by the big boys in the eSports world. These minor companies are making great gear, and cheaper prices, and you wouldn’t even know it. The Viper V770 Mechanical RGB Keyboard is one of those keyboards.
– Mad World – An HTML5 MMO Revealed in New Action Trailer
Jandisoft has revealed a new MMORPG called Mad World. It is based in HTML5 and revolves around humans trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Jandisoft is a studio founded by veterans from the Metin 2 team who are working to make a AAA MMO that can be played across platforms with the only requirement being an internet connection. Mad World will be compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android devices, but the team is also interested in consoles and browser-enabled platforms.
Overwatch – Blizzard Reveals Owners & Cities for Pro League Teams
Blizzard has unveiled the names of the owners of the Overwatch League teams and the cities in which they will call home. Cities include Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Miami-Orlando, San Francisco, Shanghai and Seoul.
Destiny 2 – Creating the Story of a Lightless World & More
IGN has a new interview with Destiny 2 developers that explores how the story of the game underpins the entire experience. Senior Narrative Lead Jason Harris and Cinematic Lead Matthew Ward speak about the differences between Destiny 1 and Destiny 2.
World of Warcraft – Blizzard Announces the $100k Mythic Dungeon Invitational
Blizzard is taking World of Warcraft to new e-sports heights with today’s announcement of the Mythic Dungeon Invitational. Thirty-two teams from regions all around the world will be competing for a share of the $100,000 prize pool.
– Dead by Daylight Gift Key Sweepstakes!
MMORPG.com has been given all kinds of special gift keys for Death by Daylight the all new multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught, tortured and killed. Enter this sweepstakes now for a chance to win one of the four cool in game prizes!
TERA – Dragonsire’s Revenge Brings Summer Fun on July 13th
In case your summer is in the doldrums, En Masse has you covered. TERA has been updated with Dragonsire’s Revenge that sees the return of Harrowhold and overhauled dungeons as well as the Blood on the Beach event scheduled to start on July 13th.
Grand Theft Auto Online – Overtime Rumble Brings a Unique New Mode Online
Grand Theft Auto Online has a new, fun game mode for players to try out called “Overtime Rumble”. According to the site, it brings “the precision of darts with the carnage of a destruction derby”. Sound odd? Think of it this way: Launch your Ruiner 2000 with its parachute and carefully deploy the ‘chute in order to land on dartboard-like platforms. The more precise, the better the score. Find yourself with an imprecise launch and, well…BOOM!