Epic Games’ John Wasilczyk has written a new letter on the Paragon site that takes a look back at 2016 and gives a forward look at what the team hopes to add to the game in 2017.
World of Warcraft – World First Mythic Gul’dan Kill – Exorsus Wins The Race
The newest World of Warcraft raid, Nighthold, has been fully cleared on Mythic difficulty in a world first Gul’dan kill by Exorsus guild. Mythic Nighthold has been open since January 24th, marking nearly 2 weeks to complete the 9 boss raid.
World of Warcraft – Blizzard Devs Join Brawls On PTR
As announced a week ago, World of Warcraft developers will jumping on to the PTR each Friday to participate in the forthcoming PvP Brawl system. Several developers took part in the Eye of the Storm Gravity Lapse testing event and WoWHead has posted a recap video of how the battle went and how the hazard affected its flow.
– Dragon Blood Launched On Steam
101XP has sent out a word that its fantasy MMO Dragon Blood is now out on Steam. The game features a turn-based combat system, PvP, guild system, dungeons and much more.
– UPDATED – Layoffs Hit Perfect World, Rumored at Trion
Rumors are swirling through Facebook that layoffs are underway at both Perfect World Entertainment and Trion Worlds. The topic has come up on Facebook and on other social media outlets. We have reached out to representatives for more information and we have received confirmation of the layoffs from Perfect World.
– UPDATED – Layoffs Confirmed at Perfect World & Trion
Rumors are swirling through Facebook that layoffs are underway at both Perfect World Entertainment and Trion Worlds. The topic has come up on Facebook and on other social media outlets. We have reached out to representatives for more information and we have received confirmation of the layoffs from Perfect World.
– Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire – New Info, Including Release Window
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire recently opened a FiG crowdfunding campaign to great success, completing its initial funding goal in less than a day. We had the opportunity to chat with the team to learn more about Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. See what they had to say.
– Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire – New Info, Including Release Window
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire recently opened a FiG crowdfunding campaign to great success, completing its initial funding goal in less than a day. We had the opportunity to chat with the team to learn more about Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. See what they had to say.
– PingPerfect Out, Funcom Explores New Hosting Options
With nearly eight thousand Conan Exiles servers, most of which are being hosted by players, Funcom and its hosting option PingPerfect have decided to end their partnership agreement. Over the course of the next several days, Funcom will be looking into other hosting options, though it may take longer than some would hope as the needs for hosting exceed what most companies can offer.
Heroes of the Storm – Overwatch’s Lucio Skating into the Nexus
Overwatch’s Lucio is bringing the beat down to the Heroes of the Storm Nexus as the next hero heading into the game. Lucio will take on a support role both buffing and healing companions. The PTR will be updated on February 6th and Lucio will join up for players to check out.