PC and Mac players of Elder Scrolls Online will be able to create their own in-game paradise when the Homestead update launches on February 6th. Console players will need to wait a bit longer for the warm fires of home. Homestead will launch for PlayStation 4 and XBox One on February 21st.
– Fire Emblem Heroes Tactical RPG Headed to Mobile in February
Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem Heroes, a mobile tactical RPG, is heading to Google Play on February 2nd and at a later date for iOS devices. Gameplay will take place on a grid with players summoning Fire Emblem heroes “throughout history” to take part in fights. Characters from Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates will be present. Players will be able to upgrade heroes and summon additional ones that can be gained from the in-app market.
– Heading to XBox One in 2017
Grinding Gear has announced that Path of Exile will be heading to XBox One later in 2017. The XB1 version will come complete with all five expansions including the new 3.0 content that will be launching for PC in the next few months.
Path of Exile – Heading to XBox One in 2017
Grinding Gear has announced that Path of Exile will be heading to XBox One later in 2017. The XB1 version will come complete with all five expansions including the new 3.0 content that will be launching for PC in the next few months.
Revelation Online – 2000 More Closed Beta Keys!
MMORPG.com has been given closed beta keys for the highly anticipated Revelation Online, the all new MMORPG game being developed by NetEase. Get your key now while they last!
Pokemon Go – 2016 Revenue Soars to an Estimated $950M
Pokemon Go, only in release for the last half of 2016, raked in what is estimated to be nearly $950M. The findings were announced via a special paid report at App Annie.
Overwatch – Winter Premier Live Finals to Take Place at PAX South
NGE (Next Generation Sports) and Twitch have announced a strategic partnership to bring the Overwatch Winter Premier Live Finals to this year’s PAX South during the first two days of the San Antonio event. Tickets are currently on sale for the event that will also be streamed via Twitch.
Vainglory – New 5-Minute Game Format Added in Latest Update
Vainglory has been updated to v2.1 that adds a new 5-minute game format called Blitz Mode. In addition, players can get hold of the Epic Mystery Chest which offers a chance to get any hero or skin that currently is for sale in the market. Lastly, new supporter badges, hero skins, the Lunar New Year Map and other tweaks / balances have been added.
Dark and Light – More About Capturing & Taming Mounts
Snail Games has sent out a bit more information about how Dark & Light creatures can be captured and tamed. Over forty creatures can be captured and tamed, from the familiar to the exotic. Players can locate, capture and tame boar, elk, unicorns, dragons and others that are as yet unrevealed.
Shards Online – Adventures in Alpha
If I’m honest, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy Shards Online. The retro-style MMO by Citadel Studios – a tribute to classics like Ultima Online – just didn’t grab me. The Diablo-esque graphical perspective, slow skill grinds and nod to player-killing just didn’t sound appealing in an era of sumptuous 3D and safe theme-park rides.