The primary objective of the Andromeda Initiative is to find “golden worlds” for colonization in Mass Effect Andromeda. In the final ‘training’ video, players take a tour of these inhabitable worlds. If you have watched all six videos (this one included), you will earn a helmet when MEA launches on March 21st. You must watch them on the Andromeda Initiative site while signed in to your Origin account to qualify.
Path of Exile – The Exiled Tribune – A Big Week for the Legacy Challenge League
Exiles had an amazing week this week with the launch of Content Update 2.6.0 and the Legacy Challenge League. According to the Path of Exile Facebook page, it was one of the game’s biggest weekends ever. Add in new Divination cards, new ways to filter information, new Threshold jewels, buffs to unique items and much more and it’s easy to see that this week was a great week to be an Exile.
Grim Dawn – Item-Granted Skill Modifiers Coming in the Next Expansion
As the Grim Dawn team ramps up to the forthcoming expansion, a series of Grim Misadventure articles is being published to introduce players to some of the new systems. In the latest blog post, the team introduces item-granted skill modifiers, essentially items being able to modify and enhance Mastery skills. They can introduce new effects, debuffs or utterly change the way a Mastery skill behaves.
WildStar – Celebrate the Primal Matrix with a Free Level 50 Character
The WildStar team is excited about Wednesday’s launch of Primal Matrix, its brand new end-game progression system. Being twitterpated shows too with today’s announcement that will see all players who log in at launch receiving a free Level 50 character.
Revelation Online – Open Beta Kicks Off with New Trailer
My.com has officially launched the Revelation Online open beta complete with a brand new trailer. The open beta did not feature a wipe after head start Founder’s Pack owners. Technically, this makes Revelation Online a launched product.
Lineage 2 – European Fresh Start Server to Open on March 21st
4Game has announced that European Lineage 2 players will get an opportunity to take part in something that hasn’t happened in five years: A brand new fresh start server will be opening up on March 21st. The team says that its Epic Tales of Aden adventure will appeal to both “hardened veterans and bold newcomers”.
Mass Effect: Andromeda – Tying Single – & Multi-Player Together with MIssions
In a quick Twitter post, Bioware’s Fernando Melo has revealed a new Mass Effect Andromeda screenshot showing a Mission interface and loot box. According to Melo, missions are completed cooperatively and tie both single- and multi-player activities together. Completing the mission will yield loot boxes as well.
Crowfall – Going to War
Red Thomas, renowned explorer of Texas eateries, took time off from a recent expedition through the Texas Hill Country, to visit with the Crowfall developers in Austin. His time with Generals Todd Coleman and Gordon Walton revealed interesting intelligence about the team’s pending operations.
Conan Exiles – Dyes, Dungeons & Siege Weapons, OH MY! (Videos too!)
During last week’s Game Developers Conference, the Conan Exiles team was busy previewing a lot of new content heading into the game in the future. Among the things players can look forward to are a robust dye system, siege engines, necromancy, mounted combat and a settlement system that Joel Bylos likened to “a combination of something like The Sims and Civilization”.
Lord of the Rings Online – A Taste of Mordor Found in Beta Videos
YouTuber Andang has posted four brand new videos straight out of the Lord of the Rings Online Update 20 beta that give players a bit of a “taste of Mordor”. The videos feature brief looks at Noman-lands, The Slag Hills, Dagorlad and Wainriders. For those looking forward to finally passing through the gates of Mordor, this is an excellent bunch of videos. Let us know what you think!