Ever wonder if you could get a solid video card at a decent price? Tired of trying collect spare change to get that gaming card you’ve always wanted? Look no further, because we’ve got answers (and science) for all of your GPU needs! Last week, I received the Gigabyte Radeon RX 560 Gaming OC 4GB graphics card to take for a test drive and put through its paces.
Warframe – Everything You Need to Know About Plains of Eidolon and Landscapes
Right now in London, Canada, our own Aaron Couture is at TennoCon: the annual gathering of fandom and devs for the mega-hit F2P online shooter Warframe. During the convention, Digital Extremes unveiled a radical new direction for their game – Landscapes, in the Plains of Eidolon Expansion.
Warframe – Open World Landscapes Coming in Plains of Eidolon Expansion
During today’s TennoCon, the annual fan celebration of Warframe, Digital Extremes introduced players to a whole new way to experience the game. A new expansion, Plains of Eidolon, is coming and it will feature a new element called “Landscapes”. Landscapes will give players open zones to explore “on their own terms”. Outdoor locations, towns, inhabitants with new quests are all featured components of landscapes.
Lord of the Rings Online – Mordor Preview Showcases Human Avatar Updates & More
Lord of the Rings Online players may wish to log into the Bullroarer test realm to check out the third Mordor preview that showcases some of the content coming in the expansion as well as human avatar updates and High Elf cosmetic changes (hair). The team is looking for feedback on the High Elf starting area, racial traits, new animations and avatars in general.
– RPG + Books = LitRPG (SPONSORED)
LitRPG is all about taking the elements you know and love from video games and spinning them into narratives. It’s the perfect genre for those who already love games but are looking for a meatier story experience to occupy their time. There are some fantastic examples of LitRPG that are already floating around in the wild. From multi-media franchises to classic books, these works help to give a broader view of a developing genre.
Final Fantasy XIV – Stormblood – TheHiveLeader
Stormblood is finally here! Since he missed out on Heavensward, TheHiveLeader won’t be missing this one! So mount up your chocobos! We’re riding into Final Fantasy XIV once again!
Sea of Thieves – Inn-side Story #16: Storms
Any captain on the high seas understands that it’s not always smooth sailing. In the latest Sea of Thieves Inn-side Story, Valentine & Shelley talk stormy weather and how storms can affect how ships sail and the dangers they present to sailors.
– Vanishing Realms is an Amazing Start to VR RPGs
Last week, Chris was received his first VR headset in the HTC Vive. Like any RPG fan he immediately went about trying every RPG he could get my hands on. In his search, he discovered Vanishing Realms, the RPG that is not an RPG, and offers one of the best VR experiences he’s had to date. This small indie game has lessons to teach Bethesda as they release Fallout and Skyrim for the VR.
Star Citizen – Around the Verse – Crafting Procedural Moons
Sandi Gardiner and Chris Roberts host the latest Star Citizen Around the Verse weekly recap. In it, the team provides viewers a look at the procedural generation of moons as well as check in with the UK studio.
Breakaway – Battle on the High Seas Recap: Echo Fox vs Rogue
On June 25th, Breakaway devs and two professional teams took to the high seas with the Dutch Royal Navy in a competitive match. To show how the action went down, the Breakaway team has posted a highlights reel of the epic confrontation between Echo Fox and Rogue.