Atlas came on the scene recently as one of the wildest MMO stories in years. Out of nowhere ARK creators launched their MMO which had pirates, islands, and all kinds of crazy technology for players to battle it out. However the communities are forming up on either side in a warfare that looks similar to EVE Online.
Elder Scrolls Online: The Necromancer – Reaper Time
The Necromancer is the best sounding part of the new Elder Scrolls Online chapter, Elsweyr. That’s just my opinion, but I’m a sucker for new classes, and the Necro is being treated with care and attention as one of the game’s most requested classes since it launched years ago.
Aion: Legions of War Now Available for Mobile Devices
NCSoft has announced that Aion: Legions of War is now available for both iOS and Android mobile devices. The game is set in the same universe as the Aion MMO and challenges players to “assemble the best team to fight in PvE dungeons or in PvP arenas”. There are over 100 heroes for players to collect that can be uniquely customized through equipment and by selecting one of five different elemental affinities. “It also has a narrative story that takes players on an epic journey”.
Anthem VIP Demo Trailer Primes the Hype for Tomorrow’s Event
Tomorrow’s the big day for the start of the Anthem VIP. A 30 second video has been released to get everyone hyped for preordering the game or joining up with EA All Access / Origin Access. The Anthem VIP beta test will kick off on Friday, January 25th at 9:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Eastern and will run through January 27th at 6:00 pm Pacific / 9:00 pm Eastern.
Anthem VIP Demo Trailer Primes the Hype for Tomorrow’s Event
Tomorrow’s the big day for the start of the Anthem VIP. A 30 second video has been released to get everyone hyped for preordering the game or joining up with EA All Access / Origin Access. The Anthem VIP beta test will kick off on Friday, January 25th at 9:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Eastern and will run through January 27th at 6:00 pm Pacific / 9:00 pm Eastern.
Anthem Devs Add Multiplayer Hub called ‘Launch Pad’ for Up to 16 Players
Anthem’s Lead Producer Mike Gamble has announced that the team has added a new feature to the game called “Launch Bay”. In effect, Launch Bay is a multiplayer hub for up to sixteen players. “Hang out with your friends, use the forge, reload and grab a new contract.” Gamble wrote. He further stated that this feature was added based on community feedback.
Cyberstep Inc. is Bringing Onigiri to Steam and Nintendo Switch
Cyberstep Inc. has announced that its free-to-play MMO Onigiri is headed to both Steam and Nintendo Switch in the very near future. The Switch version will be available starting January 31st and the Steam version will be coming in February. Steam and Switch players will be on one server and can participate in cross platform game play. It is unknown if the game will be available for crossplay with other versions including PS4, XB1 & Vita.
Living the Legacy of EverQuest for Its 20th Anniversary
The EverQuest site has been updated with a new producer letter to kick off the game’s 20th anniversary. “EQ’s launch feels a world away now, lest we forget dial-up modems, Y2K panic, CRT monitors, 640jx480, open-book medding, corpse runs, lost corpses, ninja looting, guild drama, dawn of DKP and so many other moment.” the blog reads.
CD Projekt Red Loses Its Creative Director to Blizzard Entertainment
CD Projekt Red Creative Director Sebastian Stepien has left the company to head over to Blizzard Entertainment. According to Stepien’s LinkedIn page, his new title at Blizzard is Creative Director.
MapleStory Players Can Celebrate Some Big Events Coming Starting Today!
Now that the Black Mage has been defeated, MapleStory players are looking for the next “big thing”. As of today, an update called “New Beginnings” sees the level cap to rise 275 after more than five years where it currently stands. In addition, there are new enemies to face off against, four celebratory events to play through and level 200 Genesis weapons to collect.