The Surge is a sci-fi action RPG that is headed for a multi-platform release in May. To ramp up the excitement for it, a series of developer blogs will be posted covering specific features. Story, Environments, Progression, Crafting and Combat are all on the docket in the coming weeks.
World of Warcraft – Scaling Back the Power Gap by Nerfing AP Gains
Ion “Watcher” Hazzikostas has written a lengthy post on the World of Warcraft community forum to talk about missteps taken by the development team with regard to the final 20-point trait and the power gap it created between those players who had leveled an artifact to 54 and those who had not. The message is very clear: The team understands its mistakes and the fact that players who wished to compete in raiding guilds, felt obligated to grind AP to reach max level.
The Exiled – Packages Revealed with Cosmetics, No In-Game Power Ever
The Exiled team has released information about the packages that will be made available for players. Anyone can play for a week for free. Beyond that, packages can be purchased for $19.99, or $39.99 that offer a several in-game perks including cosmetic items, character slots, avatar pictures and titles. The team also reassures players that in-game power will never be sold, ever.
– Shardbound – A Forthcoming Tactical CCG
Spiritwalk Games is launching a KickStarter campaign today to fund its forthcoming tactical CCG called Shardbound. The game seeks to bring a different slant to the typical CCG with the core game play element of 1v1 PvP. In addition, the game will come with an inherent focus on the ability of streamers to engage and interact with Twitch viewers.
– Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands Open Beta Coming Next Week
Ubisoft is whipping the masses into a frenzy for next week’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands open beta. To do so, a new trailer has been released that gives an idea of what players can expect to find.
Sea of Thieves – Technical Alpha: Update 0.1.1 – Taming New Seas
The next Sea of Thieves technical alpha event will be setting sail for new horizons with the arrival of a skeletal invasion throughout the growing game world.
Paragon – Shinbi the Next Hero to Join, Coming February 21st
Paragon’s roster of heroes is growing again. On Tuesday, February 21st, Shinbi will be entering the game, a character who uses summoned wolves to tear her opponents to shreds. To show off Shinbi in game, Epic has released a new trailer along with a list of some of her abilities.
– Not So MMO – Nioh – TheHiveLeader
Nioh is a new action RPG for the PS4. Never one to turn down a challenge, TheHiveLeader straps on his samurai armor, grabs a katana, and proceeds to die a lot.
– Shiness – Overview Trailer
Focus Home Interactive has sent out a brand new trailer for Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom. The video talks about some of the games major features including the importance of chi and managing it in order to perform some of the game’s best moves.
War Thunder – Japanese Tanks Rumble Through & Finish CBT
The closed beta for the Japanese tank line has wrapped up in War Thunder. Between now and the release of the Imperial Army’s armor, Gaijin will be revealing daily profiles of a number of the vehicles that will be coming to War Thunder soon.