The Das Tal site has been updated with a new post that takes a look back at 2015 and the accomplishments and lessons learned from Alpha #1. Based on player feedback, the team has a list of items in developmental progress in preparation for Alpha #2 that is scheduled to begin in April 2016.
The Banner Saga: XBox One and PlayStation 4 Launch Day Arrives
Console fans looking for a great RPG will want to take note of today’s release of The Banner Saga for both XBox One and PlayStation 4. The game runs $19.99 through each platform’s store.
Dying Light: Update Focused on Co-Op and PvP Modes
The latest update has been deployed for Dying Light that is focused on both cooperative and PvP modes. In addition, an update has been deployed for the developer tools and the team has laid out some plans for the future.
Guild Wars 2: Profession Balance to be Addressed in Q1 2016
ArenaNet is committed to making sure that professions are balanced in Guild Wars 2, so much so that each will be watched closely with quarterly updates focusing on keeping things in check. In a new blog post by Karl McLain, the first series of balances changes are outlined for each class with implementation coming sometime in Q1 2016.
ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds: Open Beta Put Off Indefinitely Due to Localization Concerns
Webzen has posted a notice on the ASTA site to let players and fans know that the open beta for the game is delayed indefinitely. While citing exceptional reception from the community, the post indicates that more effort needs to be expended in both voice-over recording and translations as well as several technical issues that need attention.
MU Online: Origin Mobile Tie-In to Start CBT on January 25th
Webzen has announced that closed beta registrations have opened for the MU Online mobile tie-in, Origin. MU: Origin has brought the full contents and combined it with mobile enhancements to bring a fully 3D game to mobile devices.
Fallout 4: Play as a Stormtrooper or Kylo Ren in New Mods
IGN has posted a new video that shows off a mod that allows Fallout 4 players to take on the role of a Star Wars Stormtrooper. A picture speaks a thousand words, so check out the video below.
General: Minimally Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games
The sky is falling. The AAA MMORPG scene is in decay. We should all just take our sports balls and go home. Or maybe not. Rob thinks out loud on how some multiplayer features in single player console RPGs are offering features that could go a long way in a new crop of MMOs.
Guild Wars 2: January Update to Include Gliding in Central Tyria & More
In a new developer blog on the Guild Wars 2 site, Colin Johanson reveals that the first update for the game is going to be a massive one with some amazing new things in store. Of particular note, or at least flashy note, is the fact that gliding is coming to Central Tyria and will not be confined to the Heart of Thorns expansion!
Devilian: 20v20 Guild Battles Coming in Mid-January
Trion Worlds has announced that 20v20 guild battles will be entering Devilian with the mid-January update. Guilds will be able to challenge one another and each Sunday will feature top guilds duking it out for Archgemstones, the top four team each receiving a share.