Netmarble’s mobile MMO, Lineage II Revolution, is preparing to go global if the new teaser site is to be believed. The site has buttons for both Google Play and the App Store, though neither is active yet. “Coming Soon” is emblazoned on the page which is always good news.
– Huge Activision-Blizzard Q1 2017 Thanks to Overwatch Success
Activision-Blizzard had a terrific start to fiscal 2017 thanks in large part to Blizzard’s Overwatch. GAAP net revenue went up year-over-year from nearly $15B last year to $1.73B in fiscal 2017. Per share earnings were also up nearly 17%, a quarterly earnings record for the gaming conglomerate.
Elder Scrolls Online – Naryu’s Guide to Dwarven Ruins & Home Decoration Winners
The Elder Scrolls Online site has been updated with a pair of fun additions today. First off the bat is the second in a series of videos to introduce players to Morrowind locations. This time, Naryu Virian takes you on a tour of Dwarven Ruins.
– Kritika Online Closed Beta to Kick Off on May 24th
En Masse Entertainment has announced that Kritika Online will be entering closed beta testing on May 24th and that it will run through June 13th. Players will have a number of opportunities to score beta codes, though instant access can be gained through the purchase of Kritika Online Founders’ Packs.
Wizard101 – Turn of Events
In 2013, Wizard101 introduced the concept of “events.” The idea was that these events and the dungeons/creatures they brought with them would only be around for a limited time. The Lost Pages event kicked this idea off and the Five B.O.X.E.S. event wasn’t too far behind. Although both events were fun upon their initial release, many players feel as if they’ve gone … stale. I think it’s time for a new event!
SMITE – Bob Ross Sylvanus Bundle – The Joy of Ganking
The SMITE team is introducing a new skin, loading frame, and jump stance featuring none other than Bob Ross…yes, the “happy little trees�” dude. These items will be available for Sylvanus. Really, we can’t make this up. To show off what it all will be like, do check out the video.
Skyforge – Days of Glory Event to Run Through May 24th
Skyforge players can take part in the Days of Glory event from today through May 24th. The event comes in honor of the defeat of the Mechanoids at the Battle of Aelinar. Players will be able to take part in a number of activities to earn a special currency called “Ether Trace” that enables the purchase of celebratory items.
– Things MMORPG’s Can Learn From Other Genres
A discussion video about different things MMO’s can learn from other genres brought to you by TheHiveLeader as Peon is away on holiday as of the release of this video.
Ashes of Creation – Ashes Crushed KickStarter. What Next?
This week Tim Eisen takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how Ashes of Creation crushed it’s Kickstarter campaign in a single day! He looks at what their Kickstarter performance means and offers some post campaign advice.
– What I Miss from MMOs
In playing MMOs since Ultima Online there are a long list of reasons why I used to log in every night. As you get older and life kicks in, it becomes harder to find time online. However, there are certain aspects of MMOs that I feel really bring out why we play these games. It is the reason so many independent projects are finding funding now, because we want to play together.