For those who simply cannot get enough of Final Fantasy VII, Square Enix has licensed the IP for Monopoly, a table top board game to enjoy with friends. The game will run $49.99 and be ready for worldwide shipment in 2017.
Gigantic: Upcoming Changes to Make Way into Next Stress Test
The Gigantic site has been updated with a long list of changes coming to the game just in time for the next stress test scheduled for early July. Players who have taken part in earlier testing opportunities should find a lot to like in the next update, many in direct response to player feedback.
The Division: Going Deeper Underground
On Tuesday the Division released its first bit of paid DLC, Underground. Rob immediately dug in and reported back with his results.
Trinium Wars: Gift Key Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been given special gift keys for Trinium Wars that give players tons of cool in game loot! Get your key to redeem 200 Beginner Power Packs, 25% XP Bonus for 7 days, Ring of Queen Rose and much more!
Overwatch: Competitive Mode Launching Today for PC Only
The Overwatch site has been updated with a note that lets PC players know that the competitive game mode is launching later today. PlayStation 4 and XBox One players will see competitive mode launch sometime next week, though no more specific date was written.
Riders of Icarus: Open Beta & Beyond Detailed in New Producer’s Letter
A new producer’s letter has been published on the Riders of Icarus site that gives players a look at the open beta itself and at what the team has planned for the months in the immediate aftermath of the open beta.
General: System Shock KickStarter Begins, Demo Available
NightDive Studios has opened its KickStarter crowd-funding initiative for its remake of System Shock. The team hopes to raise $900,000 during the course of the campaign. To help “sell” the game to backers, a pre-alpha demo of some of the earliest content has been released to allow fans to “try before you buy”.
World of Warcraft: China Brings in About Half of All Revenue for Warcraft Movie
Warcraft has now earned more money worldwide than any other movie based on a video game. China alone with its $204M in ticket sales has brought in nearly half of the $412M generated worldwide. According to GlobalVoices.org, the movie hits a nostalgic note with what some call the “Warcraft Generation” for its singular devotion to the IP.
The Banner Saga 2: Console Launch Dates Arriving Nearly a Month Early
PlayStation 4 and XBox One players will be pleased to hear that console port team Shiny Shoe has been so efficient with it work that The Banner Saga 2 will be arriving nearly a month ahead of the projected July 26th date. XBox One players can expect to get hands on the game perhaps as early as Friday, July 1st with the PlayStation 4 version ready for live service on Tuesday, July 5th.
General: Battle Chasers: NightWar is a Gorgeous Return to JRPG Fundamentals
Battle Chasers: Nightwar looks like it leapt from the pages of a comic book, which is fitting because technically it did. But the reason I’m saying that is because, of the many games I saw this year at E3, Nightwar’s visual aesthetic has stuck with me since then. Sometimes I just think about how amazing Calibretto, the sentient war golem, looks on screen. If nothing else, Nightwar is going to be a visual treat.