If you’ve missed it, you’ll definitely want to check out today’s Dungeons & Dragons Online trailer that introduces the game’s next expansion, Masterminds of Sharn. Players will finally get to play as Tieflings thanks to their addition to the game when Sharn launches later this year. Pre-orders for the expansion will begin in March.
Funcom to Create at Least 3 Games in the DUNE Universe Including an Open World Multiplayer Game
If you’re a fan of the DUNE universe, we’ve got big news for you: Funcom and Legendary Studios have teamed up to create games set in the DUNE universe. This is a six-year partnership and will include at least three games for both PC and console platforms. One game is going to be an open world multiplayer game that will be starting production this year.
Funcom to Create at Least 3 Games in the DUNE Universe Including an Open World Multiplayer Game
If you’re a fan of the DUNE universe, we’ve got big news for you: Funcom and Legendary Studios have teamed up to create games set in the DUNE universe. This is a six-year partnership and will include at least three games for both PC and console platforms. One game is going to be an open world multiplayer game that will be starting production this year.
Interested in What’s Coming in Torchlight Frontier Alpha 3? Tune in on Thursday
For your second daily PSA: The Torchlight Frontiers team will be on hand on Twitch to reveal what players will find should they be chosen to play in the forthcoming Alpha 3. “Get into the nitty gritty details on what to expect in Closed Alpha 3 with Tyler and Jared. We’ll cover everything big to small, from major new systems to balance changes.” The event kicks off on February 28th at 11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern.
To Sequel or Not to Sequel? That is the Question.
In video games the idea of creating a sequel means you pretty much kill off the original, right? That is unless you use some methodology which works to bring the characters, design, and world up to speed in a new version of the game which adds in a much-needed boost. Lately, games have relied on DLCs to make these updates, and they tend to do well. Recently, we saw a sequel announcement from the team at Red Hook for Darkest Dungeon 2. Here is why it went well.
EVE Online Devs Dish About ‘Skills on Demand’ & Changes Coming to the Entire System
The EVE Online site has been updated with a new dev blog that lays out some big changes coming to the Skill System, particularly with regard to the skill training system to make it simpler and more convenient. Players will still obtain skillpoints through gameplay that are “fed into a specific skill to improve the specialization”, but the way core training skills will be obtained will be through “Skills on Demand”.
Your Tuesday PSA: Conan Exiles will be F2P on Steam from March 7-11
Elder Scrolls Online: Wrathstone’s Best Features
Red Dead Online Beta Updated with Tons of New Activities Including a Fishing System
For those who are looking for a bit of “chill” in Red Dead Online, today’s beta update may bring just what they’re looking for: Fishing! Of course, it behooves any astute cowpoke to keep eyes peeled for marauding bandits and other nefarious sorts, all of which may be ranging around in the new content that includes additional Showdown Modes and Target Modes. PS4 players can also exclusively check out Open Target Races and everyone can enjoy a cool 20% XP bonus.
Neverwinter Blog Details a Unified Boon UI & Boon Tiers
The Neverwinter site has been updated with a new developer blog that showcases some big changes coming to the Boon System. Most notably, the team recognized the need for a unified UI to show all Boons on a single interface. In addition, Boons have now been grouped into five Tiers, with each tier offering more options “allowing you to invest points into the boons you feel most benefit your playstyle or build”.
