Everyone has a fighting chance
Today’s a big day in the Bless Online world with the announcement that the game is going free to play on October 23rd. We managed to catch up to Neowiz developers to learn more about what players can look forward to in the future and what compensation players who purchased the game in Early Access can expect.
On October 23rd, Bless Online will officially launch out of Steam Early Access and will arrive as a free to play game for everyone. Founding members who supported Bless in EA by purchasing a copy will receive a number of in-game items and perks in thanks for their support. This includes anyone who may purchase Bless ahead of the F2P launch. For instance, Collector’s Edition owners will receive a lifetime premium subscription. All other edition owners will also receive subscription time.
When MapleStory 2 goes into open beta on October 10th, players will have a new class and a new zone to check out. The Runeblade class offers players a way to be both a powerful melee character with strong weapon runes to enhance combat. Players can trot out that new Runeblade on Karkar Island, “a gorgeous resort island” that, despite its bucolic setting, is infested with “swarms of insects, undead monstrosities, vile devils and … belligerent gaming consoles”.
When MapleStory 2 launches on October 10th, players will have a new class and a new zone to check out. The Runeblade class offers players a way to be both a powerful melee character with strong weapon runes to enhance combat. Players can trot out that new Runeblade on Karkar Island, “a gorgeous resort island” that, despite its bucolic setting, is infested with “swarms of insects, undead monstrosities, vile devils and … belligerent gaming consoles”.
The Blizzard team has acknowledged that there are issues with the current iteration of Azerite gear in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. Azerite armor fits into three available slots (head, shoulder, chest) and contains a number of mostly passive traits that can enhance a variety of abilities for players. However, the community has generally had a number of issues with the system. Blizzard has now admitted that there are three key areas where improvements are needed.
The Storm Legion has launched in Rift: Prime and players can take on the forces of the Storm Queen as she “wreaks havoc across Telara”. Players will find new raids and dungeons and the level cap has increased to 60. The Empyrean colossus Volan is also out and about, so there is lots to do for Ascended.
Blizzard’s CEO and Co-Founder Mike Morhaime is stepping down. Executive Producer J. Allen Brack is stepping in as the new president of Blizzard Entertainment. Morhaime will remain with the company as an advisor. Chief Development Officer Ray Gresko & Blizzard’s Founder Allen Adham have stepped on to the Executive Leadership Team.
Blizzard’s CEO and Co-Founder Mike Morhaime is stepping down after 27 years with the company. World of Warcraft Executive Producer J. Allen Brack is stepping in as the new President of Blizzard Entertainment. Morhaime will remain with the company as an advisor. Chief Development Officer Ray Gresko & Blizzard’s Founder Allen Adham have stepped on to the Executive Leadership Team.
We don’t hear a lot about Forsaken World. It’s a game that quietly goes about its business. But today, the dev team is ready to blow the lid off the game’s next expansion: Voyage. Players will be setting sail on a new adventure starting at level 101 when they pick up a quest that will send them off to fight alongside the navy against the Storm Legion.
“All hell has broken loose in the streets of Gotham City and inside The Midnight Masquerade Nightclub”. So reads the developer post on the DC Universe Online site that informs players that The Witching Hour has made its return to the game from now through October 31st. This year’s event features a triple treat of new goodies including new items, styles and feats.