It’s been two months since Heart of Thorns launched with four new zones, and, like many of you, I’ve spent countless hours exploring the jungle, taking down wyverns, running for my life, getting knocked on my ass, and plunging to my death.
General: The Players’ Choice 2015 – Best of the Year
The time has come to cast your votes. This week’s poll, open from now until next Sunday (January 3rd), is the big one. It’s all about the games you think had it best in 2015.
Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted: 12th Anniversary Celebration Begins, Looking Ahead To 2016
The Istaria Online team has sent the word that the 12th Anniversary celebration is underway and will run through January 5th. Players can look forward to new combat pets and Winter Festival activities. Looking ahead to 2016, developers are excited about a graphic update to the Unreal engine and the addition of more story-based activities.
Rift: Better Late Than Never: Get 7 Days Of Patron Status
Trion World announced right before the Christmas break that all players logging in to Rift through today, Sunday, December 27th, will receive 7 days of free Patron status.
Firefall: RUMOR: Red 5 Fails to Meet Payroll, CEO Share Valued at $45M
According to a Reddit post and an anonymous tipster, Firefall developer Red 5 Studios has failed to make its latest payroll deadline. According to information we’ve been sent, the current CEO’s share of the company is worth approximately $45M (via 13D disclosure recently filed) but let employees know shortly after that the company would not be able to meet its payroll obligation.
General: Game On #75 | The Best and Worst Of 2015
In the final podcast episode of 2015, Chris, Ryan, and Braxwolf finally reunite. Together, they break down their personal Best Of and Worst Of moments, games, trends, expansions, events and more. If you enjoy the show, remember to subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on iTunes! Music by Michael Gordon Shapiro.
Black Desert Online: Christmas Comes to the Desert in KR Version
Steparu has published a fantastic new video that shows off the Christmas spirit in the Korean version of Black Desert Online. Festive decorations and outfits abound. Get in the holiday mood by checking it out!
The Technomancer: Mars Bestiary Revealed in New Screenshots
When we think of Mars, we think of a barren, lifeless planet. But after thousands of years of habitation by the denizens of Technomancer and the genetic breeding of former Earthbound creatures, suddenly the picture changes. In a new series of screenshots, Spider reveals some of the creatures that players will encounter throughout The Technomancer.
WildStar: The Evolving Free-to-Play World
Is WildStar’s free-to-play implementation a success? In this week’s column, Gareth “Gazimoff” Harmer tackles that very question.
Devilian: Sweet, Salty, Popcorn Gaming
Devilian is like popcorn, or more succinctly, caramel popcorn. It’s not a bad game, it just has such a singular flavor that eating too much of it will leave you feeling sick to your stomach. We’ve been playing it these past few weeks and are ready to pitch in our final review of Trion’s latest MMO.