HTC has revealed a new investment initiative called Vive X. HTC is ponying up $100M to grow the VR industry. Vive X will first launch in San Francisco and Taipei and gives developers and start up companies an opportunity to collaborate with VR experts, learn about investment opportunities, be mentored, gain knowledge through educational initiatives, participate in networking with others in the industry and receive support services.
General: Cornerstone: Song of Tyrim Arrives at Release Day
Cornerstone: Song of Tyrim has officially hit release day according to a press announcement from Phoenix Online Publishing and Overflow Games. Cornerstone is available for PC, Linux and Mac for $19.99.
General: MXM – PAX East 2016 Hands On with NCSoft’s MOBA
During PAX East I met with NCSOFT to get a hands on first look at their new MOBA Master X Master and the four heroes they are unveiling today Taejin, Sizuka, Cagnazzo, and Demenos.
Paragon: Free Stress Test Weekends Announced
Epic Games is inviting as many as wish to attend to a pair of special stress test weekends to put the Paragon servers through their paces. The first event will take place on Thursday, April 28th through Sunday, May 1st. The first 500,000 beta applicants will be invited to participate. The second event will run from Thursday, May 5th to Sunday May 8th with all who have signed up for beta eligible to take part.
General: Nioh Alpha Demo Available Beginning Today
PlayStation 4 users will be able to get hands on time with an alpha demo for Nioh that arrives on the PlayStation Network today and will remain available through May 4th. The action RPG takes place in Japan during the age of samurai with player characters on a journey of discovery that leads to brutal battles with Yokai and enemy warriors.
General: Final Fantasy Bundles Appear on Amazon.uk.co
Judging by Amazon.uk.co, it appears that Final Fantasy 3/4 and 7/8 will be released in physical edition bundles starting May 27th and running approximately $30 each (20 British pounds). Interestingly, it is noted in the description that the full game is not included and that data download will be required.
World of Warcraft: Blizzard Responds to the Legacy Server Issue
J. Allen Brack has taken to the US World of Warcraft forums to give Blizzard’s first response to the issue of legacy servers that resulted from the recent legal action taken against a popular “private” server.
Skyforge: Reapers’ Revenge Begins
My.com and the Allods Team have announced that the latest Skyforge update, Reapers’ Revenge, is now live on all servers. The patch brings a number of additions and improvements, including gamepad controller support, into Skyforge.
The Repopulation: Fragmented Early Access Begins
Early Access for The Repopulation: Fragmented, a survival title based on the same game world as the original, has officially kicked off on Steam. Those choosing to buy Fragmented for $18.74 (25% off for now) will automatically be granted access. Backers of the original title have already been granted Early Access status.
General: PAX East Indies – The Dwarves & ELEX
PAX East Indie round-up: This year we looked at quite a few indie games, here are a couple that caught our eye.