In a new partnership between CCP, Massively Multiplayer Online Science, University of Reykjavik and the University of Geneva have formed a unique opportunity for players to participate in the search for “exoplanets”, those planets that lie outside of our own galaxy. Using provided data, players will work to reach “comparative consensus on classification of the data” that will then be returned to the University of Geneva for further analysis in locating exoplanets.
The Exiled – On Eve of Early Access Launch, 7-Day Free Trial Announced
Fairytale Distillery has announced that Thursday, February 25th marks a huge day for The Exiled. Not only will Steam Early Access begin, but anyone who is of a mind to try out the sandbox MMO can do so for free for an entire week.
Worlds Adrift – Final Alpha Play Test Detailed + New Trailer!
Bossa Studios has sent word that plans are afoot for the final alpha play test for Worlds Adrift. It will be the last chance for players to try out WA before it enters closed beta testing when the pool will be limited to those who have purchased the game.
H1Z1 – King of the Kill $300k Tournament Announced
Daybreak Game Company has announced the first official H1Z1 King of the Kill tournament called Fight for the Crown, the tournament will take place during a six-part “docuseries” that will be presented on The CW Network later in the spring. Seventy-five players will start and will be competing for a share of the $300,000 prize pool.
Armored Warfare – Chemical Plant Map Coming in Update 0.19
The next Armored Warfare update will be deployed soon. With other bug fixes and feature enhancements, players will get to experience the Chemical Plant map first hand. To show off the unique look of the Chemical Plant, My.com has sent out a brand new trailer. See what you think!
– Dragon Quest Heroes II Launching in April for PC & PS4
Square Enix will twitterpate a lot of folks with today’s announcement that Dragon Quest Heroes II will be launching for both PlayStation 4 and PC (Steam) in April. The PC launch day is April 25th, while PS4 owners can get hands on the game on April 28th. Of particular note is that this version will include 4-player cooperative online play.
Elder Scrolls Online – Morrowind is the Culmination of the First Three Years of ESO?s Life
The Elder Scrolls Online has become one of the premiere MMORPGs in North America and Europe. Really, when you think about it, there are just four big earning traditional MMOs in the West: World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, SWTOR, and ESO. Zenimax’s flagship MMO has come a long way since launch to dominate the charts, and this June its first big Chapter will be the culmination of everything the team has learned since 2014’s original release.
Elder Scrolls Online – The Warden is ESO?s First True Hybrid Class
During last week’s press event at Zenimax Online Studios, we were given a slew of information on all of the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online Chapter’s content. One of the chief new features being added with the update is the Warden class. The game’s fifth class is one for everyone to enjoy, as it’s the game’s first true hybrid – a healer, a tank, and a DPS rolled into one.
Elder Scrolls Online – Battlegrounds Bring Small Group PVP to Tamriel
When Morrowind launches in June for Elder Scrolls Online, it’s bringing with it one of the features that’s long been requested by ESO fans: Battlegrounds PVP. As any Tamriel fan can tell you, Cyrodiil’s large-scale persistent warfare is fun, but sometimes you just want to get in, smash some faces, and get some rewards.
SMITE Tactics – Closed Beta – Playthrough with RipperX #1
Ripper jumps into SMITE Tactics Closed Beta for some beginning gameplay and impressions. After losing 4 Versus matches in a row, Ripper get’s a bit pissy on the 5th and final match of the video.