Guild Wars 2: The Flexibility of the New Defiance System

The Flexibility of the New Defiance System

The Guild Wars 2 site has been updated with a new post that shows off one of the members of the bestiary to come in the Heart of Thorns expansion, the Wyvern. Attached to the article revealing the Wyvern is the news that the Defiance System will be something wholly new when the expansion arrives.

General: What Kind of MMO Videos Do you Watch?

What Kind of MMO Videos Do you Watch?

We’re in a whole new world of game coverage, as video and streaming are quickly becoming the new normal for videogame coverage. Now fear not… we’re not going to abandon the writing world anytime soon. But if you haven’t noticed, we’ve really started to increase our video coverage. Our question? What kind of content do you want from our videos?

General: The MOBA Conundrum

The MOBA Conundrum

When the original Defense of the Ancients rose to popularity as a mod for Warcraft III, I had already moved on from Blizzard’s RTS to the next hotness (probably Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time). Hence, it wasn’t until many years later that I became aware of DotA in its modern iteration, particularly as a reference point for new MOBAs like League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth, Demigod, Smite, and of course, DotA 2.

General: That’s Not an RPG!

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Week after week, we hear the same things: That’s not an RPG! That’s not an MMO! Why are you covering that? In this week’s RPG Files, we’re going to look at what makes an RPG in 2015 and why it’s time for our definitions to evolve.

Crowfall: The 3 Most Exciting Reveals This Week

The 3 Most Exciting Reveals This Week

Crowfall’s big reveals this week include a Kickstarter campaign and much more information on how the game will set itself apart from the current crop of MMOs. In this article, I take a look at my three favorite tidbits from this infolanche and how much they appeal to me as a potential player.

Skyforge: First Closed Beta Event Announced, Founder’s Packs Revealed

First Closed Beta Event Announced, Founder

My.com, the Allods Team and Obsidian Entertainment have announced that the first Skyforge closed beta event will kick off on March 11th. The event will last for a week with access guaranteed through the purchase of the newly revealed Founder’s Packs. Purchase of a Founder’s Pack will ensure access to all forthcoming beta events as well. Prices include various in-game rewards and can be purchased for $19.99, $49.99 or $69.99.