Everyone has a fighting chance
The Merc with a Mouth has taken over Marvel Strike Force in a new update deployed to coincide with the release of Deadpool 2 and I couldn’t be more excited. Truth be told, I’m not a huge Deadpool fan, he’s great in small doses, but I’ve got to say both the new content and the character have been on point.
The latest developer blog has been posted on the Ascent: Infinite Realm forum. In this week’s post, the art team provides insight into the design of the Assassin and Gunslinger class armors as well as previews tamed mounts, this time showing off the aerial Lion.
The EverQuest 2 site has been updated with a new post to let players know they can receive a free level 100 Heroic Character between today and June 7th. “All existing accounts will be able to create a single level 100 heroic character” the post reads. The new character will be ready to roll and be gifted several items to assist along the way. Once created, players will also receive temporary access to the Planes of Prophecy expansion and the ability to level to 105.
Captains prepare! Developers have announced that the Victory is Life content expansion for Star Trek Online will be launching for PC on June 5th. Victory is Life is a Deep Space Nine-themed expansion that sees many of the original cast members voicing their characters in the game as well. Players will also find the Jem’Hadar playable faction enter the game, an increased level cap, seven new episodes and the Gamma Quadrant Sector Battlezone.
Conan Exiles has continued to capture the attention of Red Thomas, and a recent recon in force along the Thoth Amon Trail turned into a total Golf-Foxtrot. One thing the local Darfari are about to learn, you don’t Foxtrot with Sarge.
Artcraft Entertainment has released a new preview video for some of the major features coming to Crowfall with the arrival of pre-alpha version 5.6. Players will be able to try out the vassal system, friend permissions, the Fae race, male Wood- and High Elves, “smarter” AI and much more.
SuperData Research’s latest monthly rankings report has been published that reveals the astounding amount of money players have: 1) spent on digital games across all platforms (PC, Console & Mobile); and 2) spent in Fortnite alone, setting another record.
Press F to…chat? If you want to F another player in Crowfall then this update if for you! This week we look at Crowfall’s early social tools, ponder if social mechanics retain players and offer up some writer feedback. Let’s get social!
Obsidian Entertainment has sent word that Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire now has a new, free DLC for players. Called “Rum Runners”, the DLC brings a new sidekick into the game named Mirke as well as “six new alcohol themed items added to a merchant in the Deadfire and the new drunken personality setting”.
Today is the day that Phoenix Labs has been waiting for. If everything goes according to the indie studio’s plan, Dauntless will emerge into open beta just before the Pacific coast breaks for lunch. At this point, the pathway to Ramsgate will be wide open for players everywhere to experience behemoth slaying for the first time.