For years since launch, the island of Vvardenfell has sat on the Tamriel map in Elder Scrolls Online… taunting me, blank as the digital parchment it was drawn upon once was. But no more. Thought I traveled down to Maryland to see the official unveiling of the new ESO chapter, we didn’t get any time to actually play the new Warden class or the new zone. Now I can safely say that if you love ESO, Morrowind is set to give you heaps more of the game you adore.
– Blizzard Expanding Its Mobile Development
In a new advertisement for employment at Blizzard, it appears that the company is ready to expand its mobile game library. The job posting is for someone with the ability to “create development tools for designers and artists to use” and that experience with making mobile games is a definite plus.
Saga of Lucimia – Alpha Preview Video from Early Access Event
The Saga of Lucimia Facebook page has been updated with a new video featuring a look at alpha game play action. It is, according to the team, the first of a pair of videos that will be showing off the latest look for the forthcoming game.
Camelot Unchained – Swinging Hammers in the Office – Making Animations ‘Real’
Over the course of the last week, the Camelot Unchained team has most notably been hard at work on the game’s animations along with other areas of focus including tech updates, the siege weapons system, as well as a pass at filling out the “Autumn biome”.
Shroud of the Avatar – Environments and the One True Oracle Anchor Newsletter
The latest Shroud of the Avatar newsletter has been published that provides readers with a nice array of environments to see including snowy mountaintops to a secluded Elven camp and a lonely log cabin by the side of a lake. In addition, the “one true Oracle” is working her way through the design process from concept to becoming part of the game world.
Overwatch – Kaplan Snarks Back at IGN Commentators
Overwatch’s Jeff Kaplan has paired up with IGN to read and respond (humorously) to comments made by users. The Junkrat in lingerie is….
Skyforge – New Moon Order Trailer Heralds the Start of the Event
Skyforge players are taking to space and heading to Aelion’s moon during the New Moon Order event. While on the moon, players will be faced with a new obstacle: Low gravity. If that’s not enough, there are deadly meteor showers.
EverQuest II – Co-Opetition & Familiars Incoming Soon
The latest EverQuest 2 producer’s letter has been published that introduces players to a pair of new features coming to the game in the near future: Co-opetition and familiars.
Ashes of Creation – Metropolis and Kickstarter Revealed
Intrepid Studios has announced that it will be taking Ashes of Creation to KickStarter beginning on May 1st. In addition, The Metropolis system has been detailed on the official site. The Metropolis is, as the blog says, “the culmination of the Node system. In essence, Metropolis takes a huge amount of resources to both develop and maintain.
– Interview – Saulo Camarotti on Indie RPG, Galaxy of Pen and Paper
Last week, we were able to go hands-on with a preview build of Galaxy of Pen and Paper, the follow-up to Behold Studio’s indie hit, Knights of Pen and Paper. After getting a taste of this retro-inspired lampoon of tabletop roleplaying, we had to know more. Saulo Camarotti, Co-Founder of Behold and Producer on Galaxy of Pen and Paper was kind enough to let us pick his brain.