Horizon Zero Dawn released earlier this week and it’s so good that I don’t even care that we get a new Zelda in the same week. Well, almost, I mean it’s Zelda. But in the end I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if it’s these two games knocking at each other for Game of the Year Honors come December. That said here are 5 things you should know about HZD. Some of them you may know already. Others I didn’t know until I was a few hours in.
Mass Effect: Andromeda – Multiplayer Has Been in Alpha But No Tech Test After All
Console Mass Effect Andromeda fans had been looking forward to a promised technical test of the game’s multiplayer. That isn’t going to happen, however, as Bioware has announced that it’s a “long story but right decision for how close we are to going live”.
– Grand Theft Auto Online Future Updates Detailed
Rockstar has unveiled some big plans for Grand Theft Auto Online. Already ongoing is the Stunt Race Event that will run through March 13th that allows players to check out fifteen new maps and earn double GTA$ and RP for the duration. In addition, anyone logging in for the event will unlock a Pink Jock Cranley Stuntman Jumpsuit. Yeah…pink…
Robocraft – Reworked Maps, Gameplay Overhaul Headline Beta Start
Freejam has announced that Robocraft has officially entered its beta phase of development. The big day comes along with a massive update that brings overhauled gameplay, reworked maps and much more on board.
Gigantic – Windows 10 Beta Review
I feel weird reviewing a beta but I suppose it’s a symptom of the times we game in. If you like free things, Kung Fu Panda and PVP you might like Gigantic; a MOBA that is in open beta for Xbox and PC. (Pours libations for Oogway) I’m not a MOBA player but I am a diehard PVPer. Gigantic was able to scratch my PVP itch and it did it with style.
Overwatch – Blizzard Takes Home GDCA Game of the Year & Best Design
Blizzard’s Overwatch took home a pair of big awards from last night’s Game Developers Choice Awards. Overwatch brought home the night’s biggest award by being named Game of the Year. It also scored for Best Design.
Crowfall – Fae Assassin Named as Next Playable Archetype
The next Archetype coming to Crowfall will be the Fae Assassin, a winged rogue type character. Unlike the Duelyst, the Fae Assassin lives above ground and is semi-translucent at all times. She uses positional-based attacks like kicks, double jumps, glide and stealth and you have a formidable opponent.
TERA – To be a Paragon or Not to Be – Poll Opens to Name the Class
The TERA team is asking for the community’s input to name the next class coming to the game sometime in or after April. En Masse had named it the Paragon, a female glaive-wielding hero, but apparently the name hasn’t struck a chord with the community. As a result, a new poll has been posted to ask for input.
Dauntless – Transparency & Communication Central to the ‘Living Game’
The Dauntless site has been updated with a new post from the developer team that should be encouraging for fans of the forthcoming title. Over the course of the coming months, Dauntless will be moving through Alpha, Beta and onward to release but the team isn’t content with simply providing game play. They want this to be a game where players want to be for years. To that end, transparency and two-way communication are central.
World of Tanks – Join Tomorrow’s Facebook Live to Learn What’s Coming in 2017
The World of Tanks team will be on hand in a special Facebook Live streaming event to give a sneak peek at what’s in store for the game in 2017. Product Director Thaine Lyman, Lead Creative Producer Andrey Biletskiy and Community Manager Meathead Militia will be on hand to give first-hand information.