The newest trailer for The Division 2 shines a light on the background for the game set in Washington DC as well as provides context for player actions.
– The Division 2 Gamescom 2018 Cinematic Trailer
Overwatch – New Animated Short Stars D.Va + Busan Control Map Overview
Blizzard has released a brand new animated Overwatch short, Falling Star. This time, D.Va is the star of the action and shows off her “hyper-focused” personality and why she is driven to always perform at her best.
Sea of Thieves – Forsaken Shores Update Ready to Set Sail on September 19th
The next major update to Sea of Thieves, Forsaken Shores, is ready to set sail on September 19th. The announcement came during Gamescom 2018. Players will find a new volcanic location called Devil’s Roar, an island that will erupt from time to time that will have a significant impact on players, even to the point of being boiled to death when near the overheated waters around the island. Players will need a rowboat to safely travel from ship to shore.
MapleStory 2 – Launch Day Primed for October 10th, Pre-Season Open from Aug 22 to Oct 1
Nexon America has announced that MapleStory 2 will officially launch on October 10th. In preparation for launch day, Nexon is running the Mushking Royale Pre-Season that will run from August 22nd through October 1st. This will allow players to create characters and reserve their favorite character names.
Diablo 3 – Blizzard Opens Pre-Orders for First Diablo-Themed Comic
Not long ago, we learned that a Diablo-themed comic series was going to be released by Blizzard. In a new post on the Diablo Twitter, Blizzard has revealed the cover art for the first issue that will be available on November 7th. Fans can order the first issue (out of four) through Comixology.
Fallout 76 – Vault-Tec Presents: Laying the Cornerstones! Crafting and Building Video
Bethesda has released a fun and informative new video “presented by Vault-Tec”, a kitchy 50s look at how survivors of a nuclear war will be able to reestablish a functioning society.
Hearthstone – The Puzzle Labs Single Player Campaign Enters The Boomsday Project
Hearthstone’s latest expansion, The Boomsday Project, has been live for a bit now, but without its single-player campaign. But that’s all changed as of today now that The Puzzle Labs has been deployed. Players are given scenarios and cards to work through these puzzles, designed around four specific mechanics: Lethal, Mirror, Board Clear, and Survival.
Blade & Soul – Next Update to Include New Warden Class
Blade & Soul will be getting a big update on September 12th called Warden’s Fury, the patch will include the Warden playable class as well as the “next Act in the epic story arc” plus a new dungeon. Players who had a registered account before today will receive a free Wandering Swordsman Pack when the class launches that includes a lot of handy items for players ready to raise their new Warden.
– Gamescom ? Top 5 Surprises So Far
Gamescom has become a launching ground for some of the major announcements throughout the year in games. It is Europe’s biggest show and host to thousands of fans. A lot of marketing goes into Gamescom for companies and usually we get a solid list of announcements each year. There have been a few surprises this year and here are some of the things we are very excited came out this week.
Ashes of Creation – My.com Steps In to Reassure Players About Intrepid’s Creative Control
My.com’s Voker Boenigk visited the Ashes of Creation Discord channel to reassure concerned fans that the company is in full support of Intrepid’s creative control over the game. In a lengthy statement, Boenigk said, “My.com has primarily published traditional Free-to-Play titles from predominantly eastern developers, and we are looking forward to this partnership with Intrepid exactly because they have a vision that is different from the titles we already have in our portfolio”.