VentureBeat.com is reporting that CEO and Gazillion Entertainment company founder David Brevik has resigned. According to the interview, acting CEO Dave Dohrmann has indicated that the split was an amicable one.
Crowfall: Site Updated with Ranger Preview
The Crowfall site has been updated with a brand new archetype preview, this time featuring the Ranger. Rangers are given the ability to hide, set traps and are a blend of melee and ranged gameplay.
Albion Online: Becoming Invincible
The Albion Online team is starting a new series spotlighting the various builds that players may wish to explore in the game. In this week’s installment, the “iron-clad tank” is profiled with a look at gear, bonuses, weapon choices and more.
Tree of Savior: International Version Concerns Heard & Forwarded to Devs
The Tree of Savior international version site has been updated with a nod of acknowledgement to the community regarding its concerns with respect to recent events surrounding the market and personal trade systems in the Korean version of the game.
Sword Coast Legends: Community Pack 3 Delayed, News of Rage of Demons Revealed
The Sword Coast Legends site has been updated with both good and bad news (depending on your hopes) about both Community Pack 3 and the Rage of Demons expansion. Community Pack 3, promised in December 2015, is now delayed for an indeterminate amount of time to give the team time to complete the Rage of Demons expansion that will include WASD movement, a new adventure, new areas, placeable objects, new monsters, bosses, spells in addition to the Tiefling race and the Warlock class.
SMITE: World Championship – Day One Recap and Results
Today was Day One here in Atlanta for the Smite World Championship, otherwise known as the Placement round. Two teams were eliminated today, leaving eight teams to move on. Cloud 9 (NA) and Paradigm (EU) have byes in the first round, so there are eight games to be played, and teams need to lose two to be eliminated.
Chronicles of Elyria: New Design Journal Talks About the Value of a Life
The latest Chronicles of Elyria design journal has been posted to the official site that seeks to assuage fan concerns about how spirit walking affects play time and much more. Called “The Weight & Measure of a Lifetime”, the diary is divided into several categories that include the length of an Elyrian life, how fame affects the death toll, and others.
Age of Wushu: Mobile Tie-In Launch Day Arrives
Snail Games has announced that the mobile tie-in to Age of Wushu called “Age of Wushu Dynasty” has officially launched for iOS and Android devices. Players take on the role of a Kung Fu master and head out to find fame and fortune.
Firefall: ‘Strategic Reorganization’ Underway
In unsurprising news after earlier reports of financial difficulties, Red 5 Studios has sent word that it is undergoing “strategic reorganization.
General: Oculus Rift is Overpriced and In Trouble
Oculus made a splash by opening up pre-orders this week and unveiling their retail price at $599, substantially more than Palmer Luckey’s September “in the ballpark” of $350 quote. While many gamers are gleeful that virtual reality will soon be arriving in their very own living rooms, our RPG columnist is concerned. Is $600 just too much?