PlayStation 4 owners will finally have an opportunity to check out SMITE thanks to the start of closed alpha testing today. Closed beta will take place in early March and potential players are invited to opt in for an opportunity to take part.
The Black Death: New Trailer Shows Off the Peasant Class
The Black Death is shaping up to be a pretty amazing survival title that is based in historical record during the medieval period when the plague was active. In this new game play trailer, the Peasant profession is shown along with several game play features. Leave us your thoughts in the comments!
Guild Wars 2: ArenaNet on the ESL Pro League Championships
The first finals for the Guild Wars 2 ESL Pro League are coming up this weekend, and we sat down with ArenaNet’s Competitive Brand Manager, Joshua Davis to chat about the league, the championships this weekend, and the future.
Black Desert Online: All Aspects of the Game Closely Eyed – Including Cash Shop
Over the past two days during the Black Desert Online open beta, much furor has arisen among players about the cash shop and its prices. Players seem to universally agree that the prices are much higher than expected particularly with a buy-to-play title. The controversy is raging on Reddit, on the official forums, our own forums and anywhere else that one of the most anticipated titles for 2016 is being discussed.
General: Worlds Adrift: Creating a Next-Gen Game to Blur the Lines
A new blog post has been published on Improbable.io that explores Worlds Adrift and how the game is being created utilizing Unity 3D in order to blur the lines between traditional MMOs and alternate realities. The engine runs independently from players which allows greater immersion and exploration in a fully dynamic world.
Atlas Reactor: Alpha Sneak Peek Begins Today
Interested in trying out Atlas Reactor? If so, you can head over to the game’s official site to sign up for testing that will run from today through February 24th. To celebrate the big day, the team has put out a brand new trailer to show off the characters and gameplay opportunities in Atlas Reactor. Check it out!
General: Shadow’s Kiss – A Vampire-Themed MMO in Development
A new company, Clockwork Throne, has opened up a Patreon page for interested backers to pledge monthly support for the creation of a vampire-themed MMO called Shadow’s Kiss. In addition to taking inspiration from classic mythology and folktales, Clockwork Throne will also be looking at more modern themes including Vampire Chronicles, True Blood, the Lost Boys, Buffy & Angel.
General: Fallout 4 is Expanding in a Big, Bad Way
We already knew that Fallout 4 was big, but it’s about to get a lot bigger. Over the next three months, Bethesda plans to release what they call their “first series” of add-ons in an “expanded DLC plan.” They promise more than $60 worth of additional content throughout the year, but the news isn’t all good: that alluring $25 season pass is going up to a full $50. Is it worth it? Read on for what we think and our thoughts on the first three DLC packs.
General: Fallout 4 is Expanding in a Big, Bad Way
We already knew that Fallout 4 was big, but it’s about to get a lot bigger. Over the next three months, Bethesda plans to release what they call their “first series” of add-ons in an “expanded DLC plan.” They promise more than $60 worth of additional content throughout the year, but the news isn’t all good: that alluring $25 season pass is going up to a full $50. Is it worth it? Read on for what we think and our thoughts on the first three DLC packs.
Black Desert Online: The Comprehensive Guide to PVP in BDO
Combat is central to many things in Black Desert Online, but it extends well beyond just killing monsters. While some might find the lack of traditional endgame disconcerting, that’s only because Black Desert Online is much more akin to EVE Online than World of Warcraft. In place of a never-ending string of raids, the true heart of Black Desert Online lives within its robust and expansive PVP system.