inXile Entertainment and Techland have released a new trailer to show how combat will function in the game in all its nuanced ways. Players can choose several options in any given battle opportunity — deception, persuasion, stealth or just take the most direct route and pop ’em.
WildStar – Primal Matrix Preview
Carbine’s next update aims to keep the endgame ball rolling, but is it enough? Gareth Harmer brings us this Public Test preview.
– Nintendo – Switching It Up
As a lifelong Nintendo customer Rob is glad to see more of the switch. As a realist he isn’t sure how well it will do. Read on for what can make the Switch a success.
– Call Of Cthulhu – Depths of Madness Trailer
Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide Studios have sent out a new trailer for Call of Cthulhu called “Depths of Madness” that literally shows the protagonist, Detective Edward Pierce, going mad on a strange island. It features lots of dark imagery and creepy scenery.
– For Honor Closed Beta Details Revealed + New SCARS Site
The Ubiblog has been updated with a new post to detail the forthcoming For Honor closed beta event. From January 26th through January 29th, PC / XBox One / PlayStation 4 players can take part in the War of Factions. All participation will be recorded with players earning rewards that will be handed out on the game’s launch.
Mu Legend – Second Closed Beta Event to Start February 21st
Webzen has sent word that the second closed beta event for MU Legend is primed to run from February 21st through February 28th. During CBT 2, players will be focused on assisting the development team with localization implementation in five different languages: French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish and Polish.
Wild Terra – Try the Game for Free From January 20-24
Juvty Worlds is inviting everyone to a Wild Terra party from January 20th through January 24th! The game is open to all for free with servers dedicated to PvP or PvE, a fast leveling event, daily treasure hunts and battles for extra rewards and prizes offered for bug reporting during the special weekend.
– Nioh – Final Demo Arrives with Unlockable Items for Launch
PlayStation 4 players can check out the final samurai-themed Nioh demo that is now available through the PlayStation Store. Players can check out the game throughout the forthcoming weekend. This is the final demo of the game prior to its release on February 9th.
Overwatch – Chinese New Year to be Celebrated with Themed Skins
Starting January 25th, Overwatch players will be treated to a celebration of Chinese New Year. Though little more than a short teaser video on the Blizzard Twitter appeared, we’re sure to learn more in the coming few days. We’ll keep you posted!
World of Warcraft – Blizzard Wins German Lawsuit Against Bot Maker
German site Mein-MMO.de is reporting that Blizzard has won its lawsuit agains Bossland GmbH, the maker of Honorbuddy, a bot used in World of Warcraft. Earlier court decisions that were in Bossland’s favor were overturned with the decision that “distribution of bot programs for online games is anti-competitive”. As yet, the full disclosure of the settlement has not been published.