Updated & Confirmed: ArenaNet Announces Layoffs, How Many As Yet Uknown

Kotaku has just published an article suggesting that ArenaNet is j”planning big layoffs” according to one person inside the company. The article further states that, while the number is not yet known, it will be a “significant number of people”. Lead Game Designer Jennifer Scheurle has confirmed the layoffs via Twitter. The employee meetings have been completed as of this writing, while those affected are processing the news.

Nexon Announces the Launch of Mobile MMO AxE: Alliance vs Empire

Nexon has announced the launch of its next mobile MMO, AxE: Alliance vs Empire, has launched for both Android and iOS devices. According to the press announcement, AxE is a “fully-featured MMORPG experience on the go, including an expansive storyline and campaign, a massive and evolving open world to explore, challenging cooperative dungeons and raids and a variety of PvP modes”. To celebrate, Nexon is gifting players with a starter kit and has released a new series of videos.

Steelseries Stratus Duo Controller Review

The Steelseries Stratus Duo brings 2.4Ghz wireless and Bluetooth capabilities to the same controller, allowing users to seamlessly transition between desktop and laptop, Android and PC, or their preferred VR headsets. But will it fit your controller needs? Find out in our review.

The Division 2: Endgame Trailer

Ubisoft has unleashed a brand new trailer for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 that shines the spotlight on the activities players can expect at endgame. These include a new faction, new missions, 3 specializations, new gear, occupied Dark Zones, and Raids.

Bless Unleashed Ranger Class Trailer

Bandai Namco has sent out a brand new class trailer for Bless Unleashed. This time, the Ranger class shines. “Rangers are built to deal death from afar as they unleash lethal bow-and-arrow attacks to defeat multiple enemies at once or take down the mightiest of beasts,” the PR reads. Judge for yourself in this new video.

A New PvP Map in Elder Scrolls Online Will Take You to a World Between Worlds

When Update 21 goes live, players will find a new PvP map where players can earn new weapon outfit styles and other collectibles. Called Eld Angvar, developers call it a “world between worlds”. “You might recognize this location as one you visited during the Murkmire main questline, but this time, you’re using the void’s mysterious portals to hunt your fellow players,” the blog reads.

Guild Wars 2: Is it too Late for New Races?

When dragons first reared their heads, the first responders of Tyria were the Asura, the Charr, the Humans, the Norn, and the Sylvari. With their powers combined, they created an alliance which culminated in a slew of playable races with semi-important perspectives and mostly forgotten racial abilities. After days of cavorting with Hylek, and meeting the Mursaat, one might think the possibility of another playable race is right around the corner. Unfortunately, my friendly Tyrians, I fear you a