At first blush, the job listings on the Blizzard site for both a Lead Software Engineer and a Lead Tools Engineer on a “robust first-person engine” might seem to indicate that the Overwatch team is expanding. However, the next piece of the advertisements say “for an unannounced project”. The ads further seek applicants with the expertise to take the engine across multiple platforms and with “previous experience working on first-person or other action-oriented” games.
SMITE – The Holidays Start Early for the Pantheon
The holidays have arrived in SMITE with the addition of Fafnir’s Wonderland, a way for players to take part in fifteen new encounters in both easy and hard modes. Each version has its own rules and requirements for completion. There is a new Fafnir’s Wonderland achievement to be earned as well as Odyssey Points and the Cutesy Avatar Chest roll at the fifth tier.
TERA – Video Walkthrough Shows Off Harrowhold, a 30-Player Raid
TERA devs took part in a video Q&A recently to show off the upcoming 30-player raid, Harrowhold. The raid will be coming as part of the Fang and Feather content update heading into the game on November 30th. Players can also look forward to the overhauled Archer class, the return of Dreamstorm events and the introduction of GvG open world battles.
Path of Exile – The Exiled Tribune – The Arrival of 2.4.2 & The Breach!
This was a big week around the Path of Exile world with the big announcement of The Breach expansion and the release of patch 2.4.2. Check out The Exiled Tribune for all the relevant happenings!
The Division – Survival DLC to Go Live on Tuesday
The Division will be updated on Tuesday, November 22nd with the Survival DLC. Survival adds a completely new game mode that pits two dozen players onto the New York City map during a blinding blizzard. As the name implies, they will need to find food, clothing, shelter, medicine all while racing the clock to find a cure for the epidemic crippling the city.
Elder Scrolls Online – XBox One Free Play Weekend Starts Wed, Nov 23
XBox One players looking to check out Elder Scrolls Online will be able to do so beginning Wednesday, November 23rd and running through Sunday, November 27th. The game world will be completely unrestricted and each player will be gifted 500 Crowns to spend in the Crown Shop. In addition, simply logging in automatically enters players in the Trip of a Lifetime sweepstakes.
Dual Universe – New Crowdfunding Portal Opens
In response to community requests for additional ways to help support Dual Universe, the team has opened a new portal that adds multiple ways for fans and future players to help see the game completed.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft – EU & NA Tournament Series Continue This Week
Good Gaming has a trio of Hearthstone tournaments taking place this week. North American participants can take place in Series 2 for a $1000 prize pool or in Series 4 for $2500. European players have a chance at $750 in Series 4.
Guild Wars 2 – Hands on with A Crack in the Ice
Today marks the launch of Guild Wars 2’s A Crack in the Ice, the most recent update to the Living World’s ongoing Season 3. Last week we got our chance to play through the new fractal being launched with the update, as well as taking a tour around the new zone: Bitterfrost Frontier.
– Black Friday’s Coming! Be Prepared!
It’s that time of year, and rather than inundate you with tons of news posts about all the gaming sales we find, we thought it might be good to just have one ongoing forum thread that we’ll add to. Additionally, you guys can post deals and discusss what you find here too. Sound like a plan?