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CCP Seagull has taken to Youtube with a look at some of the most significant changes coming to EVE Online between now and Spring 2016. In addition to the overview CCP Seagull on YouTube, more details can be found on the EVE Online site that links up to developer blogs.
The Star Wars: The Old Republic blog has been updated with a new look at how the 1-60 leveling experience will be streamlined once the Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion goes live later this month. Of particular note, a new Critical Path arc will guide players along the most important story and class quests on each planet and will be represented by a special color (purple) for both the map icon and in the quest tracker.
NCSoft has updated the Blade & Soul page with the first in a series of deep-dive reveals of the Summoner class. Beginning with the most basic information, fans will find out more about Summoners throughout the week, culminating in a special live stream event to be held on Thursday, October 8th at 4:00 pm Pacific / 7:00 pm Eastern.
Trion Worlds has announced that Rift’s Into the Wilds update will be deployed on Wednesday, October 7th. Rift 3.4 brings a bunch of fantastic new content into the game including a new region to explore, the Primalist calling, a new dungeon and warfront and more.
Because of an issue with the raiding system being turned off for most of the Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns beta weekend, the event has been extended until 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern today. Players will be able to check out the new raid system along with the squad UI up until the event ends later today.
The Gloria Victis team has sent word that some new combat mechanics have been introduced that should make game play even more engaging and fun. Players can take advantage of the new headshot mechanic that allows players to both utilize and detect them. In addition, players can now revive unconscious players and new blocking mechanics have been added.
After monitoring player feedback over the last several weeks, Obsidian Entertainment and My.com have announced that Armored Warfare’s progression system will be undergoing a complete rebalance. Of notable inclusion will be an improved progression mechanic with regard to players reaching higher tiers and faster progress on Military Base progression.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited will be receiving another big DLC with today’s announcement of Orsinium. Orsinium is the ancestral home of the Orcs and players are tasked with helping to rebuild this subterranean capital by order of King Kurog.
It seems that Diablo III fans have a lot to look forward to in next month’s Blizzcon as it appears a new franchise expansion or title is going to be announced. The Blizzard jobs page has been updated with an advertisement for an Art Director for an "unannounced project" in the Diablo series and that the idea candidate should have "a passion for games with a deep understanding of the Diablo franchise".
ESTsoft has announced that the Ruin of the Gods update to Cabal 2 will be going live on October 14th. Ruin of the Gods is designed specifically for players of level 40+ and features the Gray Canyon zone. Journeying through Gray Canyon will offer players the opportunity to level from 40-45 through three brand new dungeons complete with quests and gear drops. According to ESTsoft, these dungeons offer the most challenging game content to date.