Ark: Survival Evolved is proving that bigger is, if not better, then at least scarier with the arrival of the Redwoods biome that not only brings in the gigantic trees of the same name, but also the Titanosaur. Players can literally build a mobile fortress on its back as it can carry structures, defenses and even other creatures as it rumbles through the landscape looking for veggies to nom.
Overwatch: Dominating the PC Charts in May, OW Generates $269M
Overwatch is dominating the PC gaming revenue market for the month of May by generating $269M on both PC and console. SuperData Research found that Overwatch’s astronomical success has left prime competitor “Battleborn in the dust”.
Twin Saga: MMObile Home Travel Arrives
In what has to be a first in the MMO-niche, Twin Saga players can now travel the game world in a mobile Terracottage, a three-story home on feet. Players can decorate it, craft inside and much more. Seeing is believing, so check out the video below before heading off to the Twin Saga site to learn more.
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fight For Control of the Galaxy All Summer Long
Bioware and Lucasfilm are inviting all players to check into Star Wars: The Old Republic all summer long during an epic struggle between forces of the Light and forces of the Dark to win control of the galaxy. Players will be able to earn event-specific rewards themed around Dark or Light and can help their side become stronger via companion skills for the side dominating.
Gigantic: PC & XBox One Stress Test Incoming
Perfect World Entertainment and Motiga have announced that fans of Gigantic will have a chance to see the latest iteration of the game during a stress test event to be held on Thursday, June 30th. Players can sign up on the Gigantic site or via the Arc Gigantic page. Those selected will be able to pre-load the client prior to the test so they can hit the ground running on the 30th.
Tyranny: E3 2016 – When Being Evil is a Day Job
Pillars of Eternity is not your typical RPG. Instead of being filled with hope and wide-eyed enthusiasm for justice, it places you in a world that has already fallen to the forces of evil–the forces you work for. At E3, I got a chance to go hands on with Tyranny for about a half an hour, exploring a bit of the story and new refinements to both the combat and just the game in general, some which were subtle but also extremely welcome.
Chronicles of Elyria: Soulbound’s First Test
MMORPGs are a vile demon. It’s almost as if they, by their own nature, are determined to destroy all those who dare attempt to work on them. They do not discriminate, they take all souls and their hunger never ceases. The demon that is Chronicles of Elyria (COE) is no exception. Just days removed from their Kickstarter COE challenged Soulbound Studios! Did they overcome it or fall victim like so many before them? All that and more in this week’s COE column!
Escape from Tarkov: New Game Play Video Shows Off 14+ Minutes of Action
Fans of the upcoming MMORPG/FPS hybrid Escape from Tarkov won’t want to miss the most recent video that shows off nearly fifteen minutes of action that follows a soldier attempting to escape a chemical factory.
Albion Online: Guild vs Guild System to be Reworked
The Albion Online team has revealed the first details about its planned revamp of the Guild vs Guild system in the game. The newly minted system is scheduled to go live during the final Beta later this summer.
General: Out of Reach – Robust Development & a Vibrant Community
Space Boat Studios has released a new trailer for its indie-developed open world survival MMO called Out of Reach. The game has been in early access on Steam for the past year and has undergone a whopping thirty updates, scored “mostly positive” ratings in over a thousand reviews and developers have worked to make the community part of the process by listening to and implementing feeedback.