The Fortnite team has sent out a new trailer and word that a new alpha phase will be beginning soon with invites already sent to those who have signed up for testing.
Crowfall: The Crowfall Pledge Value
Upon completion of a successful kickstarter, the trend is to continue fundraising via a game store selling off pieces of the packages that were offered during the kickstarter. Crowfall is no different and the store continues to get new things added to entice new players to invest.
Guild Wars 2: Transgender Character Now in Lion’s Arch
As part of the Lion’s Arch makeover in Guild Wars 2, a new transgender NPC has joined the city’s ranks. Aid Worker Sya, she was formerly known as Symon. She chose to embrace her true nature after losing all that she had in the attacks on Lion’s Arch. While not a major NPC, she is a welcome addition to the game.
Overwatch: Bastion Featured in Latest Game Play Trailer
Blizzard has sent out the latest in its series of game play videos to show off Overwatch. This time, Bastion steps into the limelight and shows off his work in King’s Row, a Point Capture/Payload hybrid map situated in the heart of England.
World of Warcraft: Legendary to Show Off Warcraft Movie Footage at Comic-Con
Legendary will be hosting a special panel during the San Diego Comic-Con on July 11th to show off several of its upcoming films. Most notable for our readers is the inclusion of the "Warcraft" movie that is scheduled for release in 2016.
Echo of Soul: Steam Launch Date Arrives
Aeria Games has announced that its new MMO, Echo of Soul, has officially launched on Steam. All players logging into EoS through midnight tonight will be awarded Levina’s Blessing for 24 hours.
General: MMORPG’s Best of E3 2015 Awards
It’s that time of year! Time to blather on about the games we drooled over the most at E3 2015. Yes, we know these awards mean very little in the grand scheme of things. But stop being so pessimistic. Games are fun, and being excited about the ones you want to play in the future is part of what makes this hobby so great. So without further ado, here are our picks for the Best of E3 2015.
Armored Warfare: Early Access Beta 2 Extended
Armored Warfare players participating in the Early Access beta events will be pleased to know that the second phase will be extended through June 28th. To celebrate the event, the team announced that the Encounter map mode will be added, new invites will be sent, and players will be able to earn 2x reputation and 3x credits through the end of EAB2.
ArcheAge: Devouring Depths Update Now Live
ArcheAge has been updated with a new patch called the Devouring Depths. The new content includes the massive Leviathan and a new daily event to attack the Leviathan with a giant crossbow. The event runs through July 7th and rewards players with 2 Leviathan’s Legendary items. Additionally, Patrons can earn an additional three Loyalty Tokens everyday while logged in, earned hourly.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Heavensward Review in Progress #1
Two years ago I dived into Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn not knowing what to expect. Turns out the game had gone through a complete revamp and it made great use of a proverbial phoenix down that are prevalent in the Final Fantasy series. You can read the 2.0 review here. If you are a masochist and want to relive how bad 1.0 truly was you can take a look at that boondoggle’s review here.