Kotaku is reporting that the Japanese Imperial Navy flag, or the Rising Sun, is being removed from the game. It has been a source of controversy on the forums since closed beta. The flag will be replaced with the Japanese national flag.
RaiderZ: Riding into the Sunset on August 10th
Perfect World has posted a note on the RaiderZ Arc page to let players know that the game will be shutting down for good on August 10th. It appears that the game’s developer, MAIET, is, or has also, shut down. Without a developer to keep the game running, the post goes on, there is no one to troubleshoot the game, etc.
General: Baldur’s Gate EE: Siege of Dragonspear Expansion Announced
Beamdog has announced a 25-hour expansion to Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition. Called Siege of Dragonspear, the expansion contains new content, new adventures and more.
General: E3 2015: Wargaming.net – Tanks, Ships & Master of Orion
At E3 last month, we got to catch up with Wargaming.net about three of their games. The developer’s flagship title, World of Tanks, will be releasing on Xbox One on July 28, and there’s also good news for fans of World of Warships and Master of Orion.
Crowfall: Pre-Alpha Testers to Try Out Team-Focused PvP This Summer
The Crowfall site has been updated with a new blog post that lays out some of the details about testing opportunities going forward. The most exciting news is that pre-alpha testers should be able to get their hands on a team-focused PvP portion of the game later this summer!
Star Citizen: Community Manager Addresses Concerns
The Star Citizen team has come out to address several concerns raised by both the backer community and the larger MMO community over the preceding week. Addressing each individual concern, players are given information that counters what has been spread.
Echo of Soul: First Raid Deployed in New Update
Echo of Soul has undergone its first update that is focused squarely on end game content. Included in the patch is the game’s first raid. Smaller groups will enjoy the two new dungeons. Players will enjoy the "smart match" system that helps form balanced groups.
Skyforge: Early Access Begins
Skyforge Founders can now log into the game to get a jump start on next week’s open beta. Devs announced that progression gained from now through the eventual end of open beta testing will be retained when the game officially launches later this summer.
Blade & Soul: Pet System Previewed
A new video has surfaced to show off the pet system that will soon be live on Chinese Blade & Soul servers. The pet system will arrive on servers in August. Pets can be gained through special items or via PvP.
World of Warcraft: VR Footage from Warcraft Movie Surfaces
There is no guarantee how long this will remain online, but it appears a user has leaked legitimate VR footage from the forthcoming Warcraft movie due out in 2016. The video shows a griffon flying over Stormwind. Enjoy it while you can and be sure to view in Chrome that supports the 360 viewing.