Today in an email to theScore, Mike Morhaime (Blizzard CEO and co-founder)confirmed the company’s intentions to take Heroes of the Storm into the professional eSports circuit.
Nova Genesis: Update Launches New Pet System
Today, Reality Squared Games announced browser MMO Nova Genesis is getting a new pet system called "Daemons." This system will enable players to bond with a Daemon, and the pet will then augment players’ powers and endow their battle profiles with a unique skill tree.
Star Citizen: Minigame Hyper Vanguard Force IV Now Live
Fictional corporation Roberts Space Industries this week announced the addition of a new diversion to the Star Citizen universe – Hyper Vanguard Force IV. This retro, Galaga-like shooter gives starship commanders the opportunity to test their fighting skills without risking their livelihoods.
Vainglory: Update Brings New Skins System
Superevil Megacorp, makers Vainglory, announced this week that the tablet-centric MOBA is getting a card-based Skins system that will give players three tiers of alternate looks to swap out on their favorite heroes.
Pillars of Eternity: 1.05 Patch Released, Physical Disks Shipping
The Pillars of Eternity Kickstarter has been updated with the 1.05 patch notes and other news of interest to backers and players. The patch brings a lot of fixes and enhancements to the game including the ability to rename saved games, new stash sorting options, a weapon swapping hot key and more.
Destiny: Preview the House of Wolves Expansion
Destiny will be growing with the House of Wolves expansion set to launch on May 19th and the devs want to give players a preview of things to come that includes new missions, quests, stories, bounties, the Reef social area, all of which is designed to expand the universe and tell the story of Destiny.
Armored Warfare: A Delicate Balance — Devs Explain How
The latest developer diary has surfaced on the Armored Warfare site to give player insight into how the delicate balance between historicity and inclusion is maintained. Each vehicle is weighed in the balance for both appropriateness and fun — no one likes a one-shot death.
Elite: Dangerous: Powerplay Beta to Kick Off on May 20th
The next big update to Elite: Dangerous is called "Powerplay". The team has announced that the beta for Powerplay will begin on May 20th which is big news considering the long list of enhancements to the game will be incoming.
General: Umbra Gameplay Mechanics Spotlighted
Solarfall Games has sent out a new video to generate excitement for the start of the Umbra Kickstarter. The video shines the spotlight on gameplay mechanics including class-free character creation, open world exploration, weapon customization and more. Check it out!
EverQuest Next: The Workshop Previews Elves & the Takish Empire
EverQuest Next is alive and well judging by the latest Workshop Show that shines the spotlight on Elves and the Takish Empire. In addition, devs show off some character concept art.