Everyone has a fighting chance
Star Wars: The Old Republic’s newest expansion, Knights of the Fallen Empire, starts off with a bang and just doesn’t let go. I thought BioWare really upped its game with Shadow of Revan, but I had to check to make sure I was actually still playing SWTOR when I jumped into KOTFE for the first time today.
En Masse Entertainment and TERA have scored big recently with a host of new players entering the game thanks to its launch on Steam. To assist these newbs with all things TERA, the team has created a great video specifically tailored to the needs of those just entering the game. It contains tips and tricks to get everyone off to a stellar start and includes such things as choosing the right character, how to apply skills for attack and defense and which gear is best suited to the class.
A lot has happened in Guild Wars 2 since its launch over three years ago. We’ve seen two Seasons of Living World content, changes and additions to sPvP and WvW, and a recent transition to free-to-play. As substantive as these features may be, they none of them can match up to the hype and scope of a canonical expansion, which ArenaNet is poised to deliver with Heart of Thorns.
October is the most mainstream month isometric RPGs have seen in years. Wasteland 2, Sword Coast Legends, and Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition just around the corner, this is the month where CRPGs hit the mainstream like never before. Not to be outdone, November will push back with the open world juggernaut, Fallout 4. So, we’re going to do what any self-respecting gamer would do: compare the hell out of them.
The latest developer blog has been posted to the Crowfall site that gives fans a first look (and one that can change in the course of development!) at the way the newest archetype, the Champion, utilizes powers and the UI for maximum benefit in battle.
With the launch of the early access program for the Star Wars: The Old Republic expansion, Knights of the Fallen Empire, a big change will be coming to the companion system that can be boiled down to the change from gaining "affection" to earning "influence". The more influence, the more power a companion has which has a direct relationship to companion damage, healing, and health.
Starting October 22nd new cosmetic items are being implemented into the Crown Store, some of which were available as of October 8th. A lot of these items have a theme to them, guess you call them "scary-esc" type theme. Whatever the theme, they make mention that these new cosmetic items will be great additions for the Witches’ Festival that happens in Elder Scrolls Lore in the month of Frostfall (October).
The Park, a new single player horror adventure from MMO developer Funcom is launching on October 27th. We recently toured a bit of the game with its Creative Director Joel Bylos, and came away quite impressed. Build upon the foundations of Dreamworld tech with the Unreal Engine on the front end, The Park will undoubtedly give The Secret World and horror gaming fans alike something to talk about this Halloween.
Juvty Worlds has sent word that a special free test server event is planned for October 22nd through the 26th. Players can log into the test realm for special Halloween content as well as preparatory events for The Great Siege headed into the game in November.
The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with the big news that this year’s concert will be performed by none other than Linkin Park!