ArtCraft Entertainment is taking Crowfall down a slightly different path than that walked by most crowdfunded games. I smell what Gordon Walton’s got cooking, and it’s the scent of success. How will it impact backers, though?
Battleborn: Win a Trip to San Diego Comic Con
2K and Gearbox have announced a new contest with winners being sent to the San Diego Comic Con and for a first hand chance to play Battleborn. All that is required is to "like" the post and to respond to it with which revealed character is your favorite. The contest runs from today through June 22nd.
World of Warcraft: New Meta Achievement Will Allow Flight in Draenor
After several weeks of spirited debate about the "no flying in Draenor" issue, World of Warcraft devs have come up with a compromise to give players the chance to fly but with the caveat that they will have to work for it by completing a new meta achievement.
Overwatch: Reinhardt Gameplay
Blizzard has released the latest in its series of gameplay video featuring Overwatch heroes. This time, Reinhardt takes center stage, a defensive "tank" type. See how he does in this 9+ minutes of gameplay action.
Civilization Online: Industrial Age Transportation Shown in New Video
The Civilization Online Korean team has posted a new video to show off some of the transportation vehicles and mounts that will be part of the Industrial Age. Check it out!
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: New Game Mode, Tavern Brawl, Introduced
The Hearthstone site has been updated with a look at a new game mode called "Tavern Brawl". Set to arrive in mid-June, Tavern Brawl lets players face off against one another each week using preset rules that, for instance, might call for using premade decks or, alternately, creating a brand new deck according to specific guidelines.
TERA: EU & RU Steam Downloads to Become Region Locked
After June 11, 2015, new European and Russian players will not be able to download TERA via Steam or be able to add TERA to their Steam list. Players in these regions who have previously downloaded and played TERA via Steam will continue to be able to do so as the move only affects new players.
Black Desert: KR Version Launching July 14th with Megaserver & Expansion
Thanks to MMORPG.com user Kumapon, we know that the Korean version of Black Desert Online will officially launch on July 14th utilizing megaserver technology. In addition, launch will also see a first expansion called Valencia with open world bosses, new castles, dungeons and more for level 60+ players.
Guild Wars 2: New Lion’s Arch to Be Unveiled in Next Update
ArenaNet has announced that war torn Lion’s Arch will once again shine as the jewel of Tyria when the next Guild Wars 2 update goes live. Said to be heavy on defenses, yet easy on the eyes, Lion’s Arch will also sport several new names submitted by the players.
Kyn: Release Date Announced for July 28th
Tangrin and Versus Evil have announced that the Viking-themed ARPG, Kyn, will be headed to retail release on July 28th. The basic game will sell for $19.99, with a deluxe edition containing in- and out-of game perks selling for $24.99.