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The RPG Files: Kingdom Hearts 3 Review in Progress #1

The wait is over – Kingdom Hearts 3 is finally upon us after being first announced at E3 2013. The latest installment in the zipper-clad Disney-Square Enix opus aims to tie up all of the loose ends that many fans have been wondering since we first saw Sora, Riku and Kairi run on the beach in Destiny Islands all those years ago. Though I’m only about 8 hours into Kingdom Hearts 3 so far thanks to external circumstances, here’s what I’ve thought thus far.

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Anthem Devs Post VIP Demo Weekend Wrap Report

BioWare’s Chad Robertson has posted a “wrap report” for the Anthem VIP Demo weekend. In it, he acknowledges the rough start to the demo, but goes on to express his pride in the hard work and dedication of the Austin and Edmonton teams for their work on the demo’s issues.

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PlanetSide Arena Devs Show Off the Echoes of Amerish Map, Biomes & More

The latest PlanetSide – Inside the Arena video developer diary has been published. This time, James Environment Artist James Kurowski and Senior Designer Troy Schram take viewers on a tour of the Echoes of Amerish map along with various points of interest and discuss the biomes that can be seen. “James and Troy showcase the new DirectX 11 enhancements to keep the game well optimized.

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Population Zero Team Details Character Evolution in Latest Blog

The Population Zero Reddit has a new developer post that lays out the first details about the character evolution mechanic. As players progress through the game, they will “evolve” through a number of ways: Exploring the world, through technology and science; with perks; and through factions and related fundamental character modifications.

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From Cautiously Optimistic to Cautious

You know that feeling of excitement you get when you start a new Fallout game and exit the Vault for the first time? The light blinds you momentarily and then your eyes adjust and you see the wide world in front of you, ripe for exploration. I got that feeling when I loaded into Anthem’s beautiful world for the first time, too. And then I moved.

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Russia’s Version of Lost Ark Will Not be Region-Locked According to Mail.ru

The Russian Lost Ark page has a new FAQ that provides an interesting note for those dying to get into the game. With no word on when the game may be released in North America, it may be a chance to get involved with the game until then. Mail.ru Group’s new FAQ says that the game will not be region-locked. Players will only need to install the Lost Ark client when it is ready for testing.

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Sixteen Protection Paladins Send World of Warcraft’s Lady Jaina Proudmoore into the Light

Now that Battle of Dazar’alor is out in World of Warcraft, it’s time for the odd groups and soloists to start seeing how cleverly (and how soon!) they can take down various raid bosses. In one of the first, well-known Protection Paladin “Rextroy” and 15 other Protection Paladin buddies managed to take down Lady Jaina Proudmoore on Normal difficulty. It only required 15+ wipes and an average iLevel of 385 but it’s one for the record books, as they say.

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Monster Hunter World Kicks Off Appreciation Fest for Console Users

From now through February 21st, Monster Hunter World console players can take part in Appreciation Fest. The event sees the Gathering Hub festively decorated with balloons and the NPCs are wearing new costumes. In addition, players will be able to collect a ton of new gear through the end of the event on February 21st.

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Monster Hunter World Kicks Off Appreciation Fest

From now through February 21st, Monster Hunter World players can take part in Appreciation Fest. The event sees the Gathering Hub festively decorated with balloons and the NPCs are wearing new costumes. In addition, players will be able to collect a ton of new gear through the end of the event on February 21st.