Path of Exile is getting a brand new expansion. Called Atlas of Worlds, it launches on September 2nd, and significantly improves the endgame map creation system players have been spending so much time with since the game launched a few years back. We spoke with Grinding Gear’s Chris Wilson about the myriad ways in which Atlas of Worlds improves the endgame for Path of Exile, and how the new Essence Challenge League brings challenges for new players too.
Star Citizen: Sandi Gardiner Stops Social Media Over Targeted Harrassment
Star Citizen VP of Marketing Sandi Gardiner is “taking a break from social media” over what she calls “ongoing online targeted harassment”. No further information is given, but many in a Reddit thread of support for Ms Gardiner attribute the issue to a certain vitriolic element that has been loudly critical of Star Citizen, Chris Roberts, the game’s development, and ostensible mismanagement of finances earned through KickStarter and later fundraising campaigns.
Shroud of the Avatar: Review in Progress, Part 1
With the recent Update of Shroud of the Avatar also the final wipe was conducted. From now on, everything the players are achieving in the game will persist. This is the perfect time for us to dip our toes into the game and share our first impressions with you and more will follow in the next weeks.According to the developers, despite the final wipe, Shroud of the Avatar is far from being released but then again, you can buy the game and your progress persists.
General: Indie Game Devs Invited to Submit Games at AGC
During this year’s Austin Game Conference, indie developers of PC games or PC VR games are being invited to submit their title for consideration at the Intel Game Developer Showcase at a nearby venue. Ten finalists will be selected and given five minutes to present their game to the special judges panel and the attendees in the audience. Afterward, attendees will be able to demo the games on the show floor.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen: Taking a Peek Inside – Patch Notes Reveal Development
The latest Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen newsletter has been published that reveal a the importance of community and a new column that will appear on the official site that spotlights ‘exemplary community members’ every month. Of particular note, however, is the publication of a lengthy list of patch notes to the internal Pantheon client that give readers a sneak peek into the development cycle.
Black Desert Online: Players & Chargebacks – Kakao Taking a Stand
After what some have felt are a series of missteps by Black Desert Online publisher Kakao Games, a segment of the player population has been initiating “chargeback” requests to credit card companies. Chargebacks effectively give the player a refund of money spent on a product, in this case, Black Desert Online.
General: Weapons of Mythology: New Age Headed to the EU This Year
Weapons of Mythology: New Age will be heading to Europe in Quarter 4 2016 according to PlayStationLifestyle.net. Mythology features both PvE and PvP game play with dungeons, mounts, pets, “impressive foes” and more. The game will be localized in several languages and will be availabley on PC, PlayStation 4 and XBox One.
DOTA 2: Forum Hackers Swipe Over 2M User Accounts
According to LeakedSource.com, over two million DOTA 2 user accounts were stolen from the game’s forum. The forum was compromised due to outdated vBulletin software with an SQL injection vulnerability. Hackers were able to gain access to user names, email and IP addresses. Passwords were also unscrambled, again through a vulnerability in the MD5 algorithm “alongside the salt”. It is believed that about 80% of the passwords have been unscrambled.
General: Cagey Mike Donatelli Teasing New Project Called RiME
Mike Donatelli, late of Carbine Studios, has posted a sneaky teaser on one of his social media channels about a new project called RiME. There is no other information available other than the fact that more will become known in 2017. Greybox, Tequila Works and SixFoot are listed on the page as being involved with RiME.
General: Gwent: The Witcher Card Game CBT Delayed
We have received a brief note from CD Projekt Red to let our readers know that the first round of closed beta testing for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, originally planned for September, has been delayed. The closed beta is now scheduled to begin on October 25th.