Champions Online is celebrating its seventh birthday starting today and running through September 29th. Players can score daily and weekly gifts just for logging in. In addition, tons of Zen Store items are 20% off.
Star Trek Online – Gamescom 2016 – Taking to the Stars Via Console
During Gamescom 2016, Jonathan Doyle managed a sit down with the Star Trek Online console version along with a chat with Art Director Sam Wall. See what the pair discussed and more in our exclusive interview.
Trion: Set to Show Game Content, Host Atlas Reactor Tourn
Trion Worlds will be on hand for PAX West this weekend with lots of new information about its stable of games and a special 4v4 Atlas Reactor tournament. Rift fans will learn more about the upcoming Starfall Prophecy expansion while ArcheAge players will get to see the Revelation update coming to the game later in 2016. Trove fanatics can try out the new console version of the game and the brand new Dino Tamer class.
The Exiled – Player Feedback Integral in Planning Next Updates
The Exiled team has been analyzing player metrics and feedback over the last several weeks. Players also had opportunity to fill out a survey that also became part of the analysis that will drive the next update and priority list.
Black Desert Online – Beware the Foul Weather When Sailin’ the Seas
The Black Desert Online Korean version has been updated with new weather effects over the seas. Player ships can be damaged by hurricane and lightning in mechanics that are reminiscent of the desert effects in other areas of the game.
Crowfall – Ranger & Champion Male / Female Variations Detailed
The Crowfall site has been updated with a new developer post to show the gender variations for both the Ranger and the Champion Archetypes. The post begins with the assertion that gender differences mean that armor and equipment can have subtle, but important, differences to suit each one’s body type.
Overwatch – Free Weekend for Console Players from Sept 9-12
XBox One and PlayStation 4 players will be able to check out Overwatch for free beginning September 9th and running through September 12th. All heroes and maps will be available as well as most game modes. Players can level up, earn Loot Boxes and grab hold of some customizations. All progress will be saved if a player decides to purchase Overwatch.
ARK: Survival Evolved – Scorched Earth Expansion Unveiled
ARK: Survival Evolved is expanding! The team announced the Scorched Earth expansion today that will see players “stranded naked, dehydrated and starving” in an arid unforgiving world. Players will have to seek water, shelter and a way to protect themselves from the intense heat. Scoreched Earth is complete and on sale via Steam for $19.99. For those who do not yet own ARK, which is required to play Scorched Earth, the base game is 40% off.
Mobius Final Fantasy – Multiplayer Mode Coming Next Week
Mobius Final Fantasy developers are celebrating in a big way with over three million downloads and the announcement that cooperative multiplayer will be heading into the game on September 8th. In addition, a new region will be introduced, new job cards and more.
World of Warcraft – Quick Take – Do We Recommend Legion?
Blizzard has been candid about its missteps in Warlords and that it hopes to improve the way that Legion plays out by releasing content incrementally (adding new artifact traits, new chapters to the order hall campaigns, etc.) that will keep players coming back for more. We have a few thoughts about the first few days of Legion and whether or not you should consider playing.