H1Z1 used to be one game, but it split into two over the course of development – the competitive flavored King of the Kill, and the MMORPG survival Just Survive. The latter has been slow in receiving updates, leading some to believe it was forgotten. Now it has a new game director and big plans for the next year. We chat with Daybreak’s Ben Jones about the silence and upcoming plans.
EVE Online – RUMOR: Strategic Options Include Possible Sale of CCP
Bloomberg is reporting that CCP is “exploring strategic options” to remain solvent including possible sale of the business to potential bidders. This is “according to people with knowledge of the matter” says the report.
Chronicles of Elyria – Weathering the Storm
This week Timothy Eisen looks at surviving the weather and making it to launch in Chronicles of Elyria.
Final Fantasy XIV – Healers, DPS is Part of Your Job!
For the most part, playing how you want is fine. But there’s one area where I cannot stress enough that conventional knowledge is incorrect: the idea that healers shouldn’t DPS is preposterous, and anybody who says otherwise is wrong, wrong wrong.
Heroes of the Storm – Varian + Lo’gosh Varian Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been given codes for the latest addition to the Heroes of the Storm roster, Varian Wrynn. In addition to granting access to the new hero, these codes will also unlock Varian’s Lo’gosh skin, so you can ride into battle as Lo’gosh the “Ghost Wolf”.
WildStar – Taking a Look Back at an Exciting 2016
Chad “Pappy” Moore has taken to the official WildStar site to give players a bit of a retrospective look at 2016 and all that happened in the preceding months. In addition, he wraps it up with the promise that the team has much more in store when 2017 rolls around.
Crowfall – The Uniqueness of Worlds is About to Get Nuts
One of the biggest draws to the initial design pitch of Crowfall was that its many worlds would be unique – no two sharing the exact same layout and peaks and valleys. Well, that idea is about to come to fruition in the alpha, and we spoke to Todd Coleman about what it all means for Crowfall moving forward.
Paladins: Champions of the Realm – Over Five Million Players Have Taken Part During Beta
Hi-Rez Studios has announced that over five million players have taken part in Paladins during beta testing and that the game remains on the top of the Steam “most played” charts.
Rift – Tok’s Proving Grounds, a Puzzle-Laden Dungeon for the Insane
For those who love puzzles, the new Rift dungeon, Tok’s Proving Grounds, may provide just the challenge they’re looking for. The dungeon is entirely made up of puzzles including just finding it to begin with: “Search for a Platonic solid somewhere in the village of Alittu”. Riiiiiight…
Armored Warfare – Obsidian Lays Off Staff As Some Production Moves to Moscow
VentureBeat.com is reporting that an undetermined number of Armored Warfare developers have been let go by Obsidian Entertainment. CEO Feargus Urquhart said that some of the work on the game is being moved to the My.com company headquarters in Moscow, Russia. Those affected by the reduction will be released in early 2017.