– Northgard to Hit Early Access on February 22nd

Shiro Games has announced that its latest game in development, “Northgard”, is set to hit Steam Early Access on February 22nd. The game allows players to take control of a Viking clan and to establish a village on their behalf and to collect resources to grow the society. The game will grow to include a dedicated multiplayer mode over time.

Blade & Soul – Celebrating Its First Birthday with Gifts and Fun

Blade & Soul is turning one year old and the team has plans to share the fun with players. On logging in, players will receive a special first anniversary pouch filled with unsealing charms, fireworks, adornments, anniversary coins, a cupcake and a special costume designed by a community member. In addition, from January 18th to February 1st, players can grab more anniversary coins by participating in game content including dungeons, daily quests, and more.

Gigantic – Exile in the North Update Deployed

Gigantic has received its first major update with today’s launch of Exile in the North. The patch brings in a new hero named Pakko, several winter-themed hero and weapon skins and several game play and quality of life improvements. Players can look forward to better rewards, Honor Bonuses “for players who battle short-handed, hero mastery skins and more.

– Ubisoft Introduces Might & Magic Showdown

Ubisoft has taken the wraps off its next iteration on the venerated Might & Magic series with Might & Magic Showdown, a strategy PvP title that contains aspects of tactical RPGs and MOBA-esque features. Might & Magic Showdown is already available in its Early Access form via Steam for $19.99. Ubisoft is hopeful that the EA community will provide feedback and to make suggestions that drives the “right priorities for the game”, according to Producer Phillipe Ducharme.

Battleborn – Massive Winter Update to Roll Out Today

Battleborn will be receiving a massive patch later today across all platforms. The Winter Update weighs in at 13Gb for PlayStation 4, 15Gb for PC and 18Gb for XBox One and includes the overhauled new player experience, command rank increases, , the reworked UI, new training missions, returning player enhancements, early access to the new hero, Beatrix (she will launch for all players on January 26th), DLC Story Operation 3 and much more.

– Galaxy of Pen & Paper Announced via Teaser Trailer

Behold Studios, developers of Knights of Pen & Paper, has announced its next game called Galaxy of Pen & Paper. The forthcoming RPG is inspired by tabletop games that will include “character customization, die-rolling and bickering with the GM that players love”.

Rift – Fortress Sieges, Individual Loot & LFR Arrive in Hotfix

Rift has been updated with a new hotfix patch that brings some much-anticipated content into the game: Fortress Sieges, Looking for Raid and the individual loot system. Fortress Sieges allows individual players or groups up to raid size to take on Xarth’s Skull zone. Individuals assist by working along the exterior walls taking on vulnerable targets. Small groups take on enemies further into the fortress while large raid groups can tackle capturing siege weaponry.