Shards Online: Progression Through Doing Detailed in New Update

Derek Brinkmann has updated the Shards Online site with a new look at how players will progress skills throughout the game. In essence, players will grow skill competencies through actually using them. At launch, there will be thirty available skills for players to choose from, some aligned with combat, others with more domestic chores such as mining or potion making.

The Division: Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200 – Exploit to Be Closed

As news of an exploit allowing The Division players to pass by the Incursions boss and collect the end ‘raid’ loot became better known, Ubisoft stepped into a thread to say that the fix to the issue is in the works. At the same time, devs indicated that those who chose to take advantage of the exploit were in violation of the Code of Conduct and that the team was exploring punishment terms.

The Black Death: Surviving Early Access

Like the bubonic plague itself, survival sandbox The Black Death appeared out of nowhere. Armed with nothing more than a surgical mask, we sent Gareth Harmer to EGX Rezzed with strict instructions to find out more.

Black Desert Online: Does Adding Extra Classes Matter To You?

This question is largely going to depend on whether or not you enjoy having alternative characters. There was a time when I did and in almost every MMO I’ve played I’d have one of every profession (or class). Altitis was very real in my household and even up to playing Guild Wars 2 I had one of every profession maxed out. It’s only in the last year that I’ve grown tired of keeping my alts up to scratch – the pursuit of gearing them out or keeping on top of their levels is exhausting.

TERA: Exclusive Secrets & Shadows Lore Video and Interview

When the TERA update called Secrets & Shadows goes live, players will be able to check out the next class to be added to the game, the Elin Ninja. We had the opportunity to ask a few questions of Senior Producer Eric Han to find out more. See what he had to say in our exclusive interview.

World of Warcraft: Ability Pruning And Requests For Specific Feedback

Josh “Lore” Allen has written an extensive post on the World of Warcraft Legion PvP feedback forum. The post goes into quite a bit of detail about the reasons behind “ability pruning” in Legion. In addition, Allen requests that players provide targeted constructive feedback on the alterations in order to assist the team in creating the best PvP environment possible.