This week Tim Eisen crams too much into one column as he attempts the unheard-of feat that is covering Chronicles of Elyria, Crowfall and Camelot Unchained at the once! In case you are wondering, in the interest of fairness he drew names from a hat to decide which one got the lead in image.
Portal Knights – Free Trial Version to Launch for PlayStation 4 & XBox One
505 Games and Keen Games have announced that a free trial version of Portal Knights is available in Europe and the Middle East right now and in the US on May 23rd. Console players can take part in both single- and multi-player as well as experience the other game features including crafting and the basics of combat.
Conan Exiles – Joel Bylos Describes His Idea of What Survival Means
During a recent Twitch stream with the good folks over at Gamasutra, Joel Bylos spoke about Conan Exiles. One of the key points was the difference between Age of Conan and Conan Exiles — essentially the difference between an MMO and a survival game with RPG elements.
Project Gorgon – Serbule Location Graphics Updated
The Serbule location in Project Gorgon will be getting a visual update in the next several weeks. Textures and models are being given a new coat of paint in order to provide a more aesthetically pleasing look as well as to provide better framerate and performance.
Paragon – Gun Totin’ Revenant Set to Blast His Way In
Paragon players will have a new hero to check out with the arrival of gun totin’ Revenant. He will blast his way into the game on Tuesday, April 25th. Revenant carries a 4-shot revolver that can unleash devastation on opponents.
– Net Ease Announces Mobile MMO Crusaders of Light
NetEase has unleashed a “soft launch” of its mobile MMO Crusaders of Light. Players in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and the Philippines can download and play the game immediately. Potential players in other regions can pre-register for the game and earn $50 worth of in-game gifts and items.
Overwatch – Blizzard Backs Away From Mechanic in Competitive Play
Blizzard has altered a somewhat controversial Overwatch competitive mechanic implemented last week in the v1.10 update. Designed to reduce the number of ties in competitive game play, the update required one team to “fully capture one more objective than your opponent” in order to win. This did not sit well with players and Blizzard admitted that it had “received a tremendous amount of feedback” (i.e. lots of forum crabbing). As a result, the mechanic has been changed to something simpler.
LawBreakers – Lets Play the Beta! | RipperX
RipperX jumps into Lawbreakers for some Let’s Play First Impressions! LawBreakers is an exhilarating new first-person shooter where even the laws of physics can be shattered, creating unprecedented gravity-based combat, resulting in an ever-evolving and bloody arena.
Elder Scrolls Online – Morrowind PTS Patch Notes Released, Controversy Sparked
The flames of controversy are swirling around the Elder Scrolls Online forums thanks to today’s release of the Morrowind PTS patch notes. Of particular concern to many players are the large changes being made to resource management and the effect it will have on some classes. Developers argue that resource management has become “trivial” and that certain classes have “nearly infinite sustainability while still being fully maximized for damage”.
Wizard101 – Teacher’s Pet
Last week, Wizard101 introduced a brand new hoard pack into the spiral. Unlike many other hoard packs which revolve around key areas, this hoard pack puts a spotlight on Ravenwood’s professors. Along with look-alike clothing, the Professor’s Hoard Pack gives wizards the opportunity to receive school themed mounts, wands, and a furry friend.