WildStar will be updated later today with patch v1.7.2 that brings Prime Raids into the game. Prime Raids give players incentive to return to older raid tiers. Prime Raids begin at Prime Level 1 that are similar to existing raid progression, but with a twist. Each raid and Prime Level beyond 1 increases the challenges and rewards over “normal” raiding.
Final Fantasy XIV – Additional Information About PvP Changes Released
The Final Fantasy XIV site has been updated with a new post from one of the community managers that provides a bit more detail about forthcoming changes to PvP when Stormblood hits.
Runescape – Some Old School Players Take Umbrage at Planned Pride Event
One of the developers of Old School Runescape announced a special in-game event being planned that would celebrate #Pride2017 in honor of the LGBT community. After his post was made on Twitter, the Old School Runescape Reddit exploded with multiple threads and pages from some players taking umbrage at the idea.
Mass Effect: Andromeda – Character Creation Options & Expanded Romance for Male Ryder
BioWare has published the patch notes for the next update to Mass Effect Andromeda. Much of what is contained in the update are things directly requested via community feedback. Players can look forward to improved character creation options, the ability for male Ryder to romance Jaal, alterations in the conversation with Hainly Abrams and much more. A long list of bug fixes and other issues have been addressed for multiplayer as well.
Camelot Unchained – The Longest Inch – A Beta Update of Sorts
This Week Tim Eisen looks for Beta clues in the latest Dose of Design from the Camelot Unchained Newsletter.
Crowfall – ACE Q&A for June: We’re not done yet
ArtCraft has published this month’s Crowfall ACE Q&A for June. Mark Halash and Thomas Blair take on players questions across a number of topics.
Star Trek Online – Season 13 – Escalation Official Console Trailer
Console players of Star Trek Online can now take part in Season 13: Escalation. It features a new episode, Mirrors & Smoke. The full patch notes have been published on the official site and the team has released a special console launch trailer.
World of Warcraft – The Hunt for Class Mounts Begins Today
With today’s World of Warcraft server restart, players can now complete the final part of the Breaching the Tomb achievement and earn their class mounts. The Strike Them Down quest is available on the Broken Shore that will grant 5,000 Nethershards, 1500 Armies of Legionfall reputation as well as unlock the class mount quest.
Battleborn – Free Trial Features Unlimited Competitive Experience
While technically not free to play in the strictest sense, Battleborn now sports a free “unlimited competitive multiplayer” experience for all versions of the game. Players can take part on all game play modes and maps with no time limits or level caps. The number of available heroes is limited to a rotation of six per week. Progress and progression is permanent as well.
Dark and Light – New In-Game Trailer Reveals ‘Coming Next Month’
Youtube user “Victor Z” has posted a new Dark & Light trailer that indicates the game will be “coming next month” (to Early Access) in its final moments. The video features a number of in-game vistas and footage accompanied by a haunting score.