Shroud of the Avatar devs will be on hand later today via Twitch live stream to take part in the Summer Telethon. The event is slated to begin at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern. The team will be providing viewers with deep information about game systems, answering questions and handing out “cool” prizes.
MXM: Master X Master – Launch Day Announced for June 21st
NCSoft has announced that Master X Master, or MXM, will be officially launching on June 21st. The team has taken feedback from the closed beta test in order to make some changes to the game prior to the release of the game in the coming weeks. To celebrate the big news, players can check out a brand new trailer.
Black Desert Online – Over 127,000 Steam Copies Sold According to SteamSpy
According to SteamSpy, Black Desert Online has sold over 127,000 copies on Steam and has about 18,000 new players concurrently in the game. The initial news came by way of BDO Reddit.
Final Fantasy XIV – Stormblood Preview – Dungeons, New Jobs & the Underwater World
A couple of weeks ago I attended a media event for Stormblood and spent the day playing in some of the new zones, trying out Samurai & Red Mage, checking out the new job gauges, and playing one of the new dungeons which will be coming with Stormblood. I also had the opportunity to interview Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) to learn some more information not only about the expansion but also about some of their plans moving on past this expansion. SPOILERS AHEAD!
Final Fantasy XIV – Stormblood Preview – Battle Systems, PvP & Boosts
A couple of weeks ago I attended a media event for Stormblood where we got to spend the day playing some parts of the new expansion and going over the upcoming changes to the game systems. The following covers the info we were presented with and which was in the Letter from the Producer on May 22nd. However, there is also some extra info which I gathered from Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) during my interview with him.
The Black Death – A Year Of The Black Death
The Black Death is a year old! The team has provided an epic look back at the game and the development journey that has seen new features added throughout the past 365 days.
World of Warcraft – BiS Legendary Class Ring to be Found Through Drops in 7.2.5
The World of Warcraft team has confirmed something that many players were concerned about. The upcoming 7.2.5 patch will feature class-specific rings that alter with spec and that are considered to be “best in slot” (BiS) for several classes / specs. Many had hoped that the ring would be awarded at the culmination of the class order hall quest line but the team has confirmed that rings will be found through random drops similar to any legendary in the game currently.
Escape from Tarkov – New Blog Details the Journey to Closed Beta Testing
The Escape from Tarkov Facebook page has been updated with a new blog post detailing how the team is working to prepare for closed beta testing. Several key features are in the works, many nearing completion, and are cited as goals for the commencement of CBT.
Crowfall – More Details About Character Customization Emerge
The Crowfall site has been updated with a new post that reveals new information about character customization with specific regard to race and class design. Several factors have been taken into account that can be affected by either race or class. The plan is to bring cultural identity into play as well.
Allods Online – Creation Trailer Sets the Stage for Latest Update
Allods Online was updated earlier this week with the Creation patch. It brings a number of new features and content into the game including artifacts, the Gladiator Games, Pegasus mounts, the Minotaur’s Labyrinth and much more.