Just because a game closes does not mean a gameplay mechanic does not change MMOs or how we think about current game play. Let’s look at a list of game ideas that really worked well, despite the end of their run.
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Dark & Light Achievements Wiped, Rewards Still Incoming
The Star Wars: The Old Republic forum has an interesting thread with regard to the revelation that achievements from the recent Dark vs Light event have been wiped with today’s head start for Knights of the Eternal Throne DLC. According to a post by Community Manager Eric Musco, however, players can be reassured that all event rewards will be sent out on Friday as expected.
ArcheAge – Revelation Arrives on Public Test Server
ArcheAge players interested in helping test the upcoming Revelation content update, so-called “Revelation 3.0”, can do so beginning today. Trion’s community team has posted the PTR server schedule for testing opportunities between today and December 8th.
– 4 Surprisingly Awesome Things about Watch Dogs 2 on PC
Watch Dogs 2 is out today on PC, though it’s been out for a couple of weeks on consoles. While critics and players alike are lauding it as a far better game than its forbear, we thought we’d spend a little time today talking about the game’s multiplayer – a seamless online experience that an MMO gamer might find enticing.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft – This Week’s Tournaments at Good Gaming + Tempo Mage Deck
The folks at Good Gaming have a new line up of Hearthstone tournaments for both European and North American tournaments this week. EU Series 5 / 6 / 7 8 / 9 are active for players with prize packages of $1000 / $6000 / $750 / $750 / $1500 respectively. NA Series 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 are available for $1000 / $750 / $3500 / $750 respectively.
Gigantic – Open Beta for XB1 & Windows 10 to Start December 8th
Perfect World Entertainment and Motiga have big news for Gigantic fans: The XBox One and Windows 10 versions of the game will enter open beta on December 8th as part of Microsoft’s Game Preview Program. Players will be able to experience the MOBA with others in true cross-platform game play.
– Hand of Fate 2 Headed to PS4 as Well as XB1
Defiant Development has announced that Hand of Fate 2 will be released for PlayStation 4 alongside the previously announced XBox One version. In addition to similar game play to the original Hand of Fate, the sequel will include companions, the first of whom is Captain Estrella Fiore. She is a ranged fighter who will remain with the player as long as the pair maintain similar interests.
Camelot Unchained – Hurry Up & Wait
This week Timothy Eisen talks beta pains, launch pressures and makes a few Camelot Unchained predictions for 2017.
Osiris: New Dawn – Team Grows, Development Responds to Player Feedback
An extensive developer update has been posted to the Osiris: New Dawn Steam page to give Early Access players a look at what the team has been working on most recently and what is in the pipeline for the immediate future. Of particular note is the announcement that the team has grown from two to ten, hopefully to increase production.
Conan Exiles – AMA ‘Highlight Reel’ Published – Camel Punching Included!
Yesterday, Funcom’s Joel Bylos and Jens Erik took part in a Reddit AMA all about Conan Exiles. The team has compiled the “highlight reel” from the event with some pretty tasty new information including such things as differences between CE and ARK, how deep the existing lore is embedded in the game, camel punching (yeah, it’s a thing!), microtransactions, and more.