Mobile MMO MU Origin is ready to take off on mobile devices around the world with today’s announcement that the official launch date is July 28th. Interested players can pre-register on the official site to help unlock in-game currencies including an Epic Chest Ticket or 200 Bound Diamonds.
Pokemon Go: It Never Takes Long – Chinese Knock Off Spotted
Tech in Asia is reporting that the top iOS App Store game in China is something called City Spirit Go, a Pokemon Go knock off. There is no augmented reality component included but it is location-based with various stops during the hunt that reward items.
DarkFall: New Dawn: Try Out Ub3rGames’ Version for Free Through July 25th
From now through July 25th, anyone interested in trying out Darkfall: New Dawn, the reworked version of the original Darkfall, can do so for free. After July 25th, the base game can be purchased with several options for monthly subscriptions included.
Pokemon Go: Niantic in Talks with McDonald’s for Sponsored Locations
The New York Times is reporting that Niantic is talks with several businesses to become sponsored Pokemon Go locations such as PokeGyms or PokeStops. Businesses would pay Niantic to be listed on players’ maps as a location where people can pick up more loot for their Pokemon. In return, it is assumed that players flooding in would also opt to purchase items. One of the first companies in talks with Niantic is McDonald’s.
Livelock: Limited Edition Hex T-Shirt Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has partnered with Perfect World Entertainment and Tuque Games to give away 10 limited edition Livelock t-shirts featuring the character Hex.
General: Trion Worlds Creator Program Unveiled
A new program has been introduced to encourage the ‘creative spark’ in all of Trion’s games. Called the Trion Worlds Creator Program, the initiative is open to people who produce content in and around any of Trion’s games. This includes YouTubers, Twitch streamers, musicians, artists, shoutcasters and more.
General: Ubisoft Offering Free Games to Celebrate 30 Years
From the Better Late than Never Files: Ubisoft is celebrating 30 years in gaming and what better way to show off the company’s rich gaming history than by giving games away? Beginning in June, Ubisoft has committed to giving players one free game a month through the end of the year. Last month, it was Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. This month, it’s Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.
General: Sites Leveraging Steam Trading System, Valve Responds
Valve’s Erik Johnson has posted a letter to Steam to let users know about third-party ‘gambling’ sites that are dealing in in-game items and trading for real world cash. We’ll post the letter in its entirety.
Tyranny: Know Your Lore – Barik Character Revealed
The Tyranny site has been updated with a new introduction to one of the Companions that players will travel with in their journeys throughout the game. Named Barik of the Stone Shields, and is a top notch soldier who takes no guff from those outside the Overlord’s reach.
World of Warcraft: Demon Invasions to Launch in Mid-August
The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with a look at the forthcoming demon invasions that herald the imminent arrival of the Legion expansion on August 30th. The timeline for the invasions to begin is the second or third week of August and no later than August 17th, according to the most recent blog post.