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March 27, 2018

Overwatch – ‘Avoid as Teammate’ Feature Coming in a Future Patch

Blizzard is testing a new Overwatch feature on the PTR. Called “Avoid as Teammate”, players will be able to choose this option from a drop down menu in their Career Profile. According to developers, this “option gives players the ability to craft their online gameplay experience. Up to two players can be selected with this feature. If you use the “Avoid as Teammate option on a player, the matchmaker will no longer place you on a team with the avoided player for one week”.

March 27, 2018

Sea of Thieves – Gold Death Tax to be Removed, Griefing Under Discussion & a New Game Client Today

Just prior to the launch of Sea of Thieves, Rare announced that players would need to pay a “death tax” to the Captain of the Ferry of the Damned in order to resurrect. At the time, it was said that a “small gold fee” would need to be paid. However, after player outcry, Rare has reversed the decision and will not bring the death tax into the game.

March 26, 2018

World of Warships – Wargaming Invites Players to Take Ships into Space in New April Fool’s Event

From March 29th to April 11th, World of Warships players will be able to head into space for a special April Fool’s event. This “release goes beyond sea skirmishes and historical battles, bringing a fresh and exciting experience to its audience”. This is similar to the World of Tanks moon battles that occur during the same timeframe.

March 26, 2018

Bless – ‘We Aimed to Make Something New, But Still Stay True to…Fantasy Worlds’

The Bless Online Steam page has been updated with a look at how the lore of the game world was created. “We aimed to make something new, but still stay true to the essence of fantasy worlds” is the guiding principle behind Bless. This is embodied in the creation of the game’s races, cities “and other aspects of Bless” according to the post.

March 26, 2018

Secret World Legends – Dawn of the Morning Light Seems Worth the Wait

On April 4th, Funcom will release the first new story content update for Secret World Legends: Dawn of the Morning Light. The DLC continues the story after the end of Tokyo’s main narrative, with the player being blamed for the events of that story, being tracked by bounty hunters, and generally trying to clear their name. We toured the new issue with Romain Amiel and Andy Benditt, and are now counting down the days to its launch.

March 26, 2018

Secret World Legends – Dawn of the Morninglight Seems Worth the Wait

On April 4th, Funcom will release the first new story content update for Secret World Legends: Dawn of the Morninglight. The DLC continues the story after the end of Tokyo’s main narrative, with the player being blamed for the events of that story, being tracked by bounty hunters, and generally trying to clear their name. We toured the new issue with Romain Amiel and Andy Benditt, and are now counting down the days to its launch.

March 26, 2018

World of Warcraft – Orcs vs Humans on Family Guy? Maybe, Though It Comes on April 1st

It’s possible that Blizzard is ramping up its April Fool’s Day folderol a bit early, though it’s equally possible that this is 100% legit. Either way, the Family Guy website has a new teaser for “Warcraft magic on Family Guy” coming this Sunday, April 1st. The image on the Twitter post is reminiscent of the Orcs vs Humans and Battle for Azeroth box covers.

March 26, 2018

Pokemon Go – AR Moves Closer to MMO with Addition of Quests, Storytelling & Hints About Mew

Pokemon Go is moving closer to an MMOARG with the forthcoming addition of storytelling and quests. Later this week, PG trainers will receive new activities and challenges to take on that will end up yielding in-game rewards. These rewards are designed to lead to “unique storylines that include discovering the mystery behind the Mythical Pokemon Mew”.

March 26, 2018

Robocraft – Early Access Begins for Robocraft Royale – Mechs, Tanks, Dinosaurs, Helicopters & More

Robocraft Royale has officially entered Early Access on Steam. The game is set in the same universe as Robocraft, but pits 100 players on a typical battle royale-styled 8kmx8km map. Players can “pilot a variety of vehicles” including such wild rides as tanks, dragons, mechas, cars, and even dinosaurs.

March 26, 2018

TERA – Console Edition Ready to Roll on April 3rd

En Masse Entertainment has announced that the console version of TERA will finally arrive on April 3rd. This release comes after a period of beta testing that saw tons of new players give the well-regarded MMO a try. To celebrate today’s announcement, a new trailer was released to show off how the game plays on XBox One and PlayStation 4.