A few weeks ago, I received the noblechairs: ICON gaming chair in order to write a review for MMORPG.com. Honestly, I’m not usually the type for hardware or peripheral reviews, but when I saw this one, I knew it was the chair for me. This is our noblechairs: ICON review.
– Strikers Edge Closed Beta Key Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been provided with closed beta keys to give away for Strikers Edge on Steam.
– Star Wars: Rivals Brings PvP Multiplayer Shooter Action to Mobile Devices
Disney and Lucas Arts have announced a new mobile arena-based multiplayer PvP mobile game called Star Wars: Rivals. Similar to Overwatch, players can switch out heroes at will during the match. Heroes are unlocked through progression and drops. You’ll find iconic characters such as Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Jyn Erso, Fin, Phasma and more.
Pokemon Go – First-Ever Community Day Announced Via New Developer Blog
Niantic has announced the first-ever Community Day in Pokemon Go. The day is designed to bring players together in local parks to “make new friends and experience what it means to be part of this special community”. Community Days are planned to take place every month and each will feature a special Pokemon that will be present frequently all over the world for a select number of hours.
– Alleged Perpetrator of Call of Duty WWII ‘Swatting’ Death Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter
Tyler Raj Barriss is accused by the state of Kansas of making a false 9-1-1 call to Wichita Police that led to the “swatting” death of Andrew Finch who was not part of the ongoing argument between Barriss and another Call of Duty: WWII player. His bond has been set to $500,000 for involuntary manslaughter. This charge means “a killing was unintentional which resulted from recklessness or during another unlawful act. He could end up with a felony conviction of 36 months in jail & a $300k fine.
Gloria Victis – Lordly Haven, a Massive Fortress, Added in Big New Update
Gloria Victis has been updated to bring Lordly Haven online. Lordly Haven is a huge fortress and is one of the largest areas that players can conquer as it sits between Midlanders and Azebs. According to devs, “it is meant to help out the Open PvP balance. Conquerors will gain access to stores of high-tier resources that can be used to craft high end gear.
World of Warcraft – A Peek at WoW eSports in 2018 – Both PvP and PvE Action Included
In today’s WoW eSports live stream, Jeramy McIntyre and Josh Allen sat down to talk about how eSports will be presented during 2018. There are big changes in Arena Cup play, including an increase in the number of North American and European Cups that lead to qualification for the World Cup. In addition, prize pools will increase and the year will be divided into seasons.
Fortnite – Battle Royale Mode to be Update with More Points of Interest
The latest Fortnite: Battle Royale developer update video has been published to let players know of a big update coming next week. Most notably, several key additions are being added to maps to make them more diverse and interesting. Key to this goal are points of interest that include more named areas in the city and more defined locations within it. For instance, the Boneyard and a motel are displayed prominently on the map.
– Topre REALFORCE RGB Mechanical Keyboard – A Different Kind of Mechanical Keyboard
This month, we’re looking at a wide array of enthusiast keyboards to supplement our usual gaming coverage. Today, we have one of the most unique: the Topre REALFORCE RGB. If you’ve only paid attention to the Razers of the world, Topre might be a new name, but they’re one of the most interesting, high-end, and polarizing types of keyboards out. With the REALFORCE RGB, they’re courting gamers, but is it worth the $244.99 MSRP?
Star Citizen – Around the Verse – Austin Studio Update
The latest Star Citizen: Around the Verse has arrived, this time with a big update from the Austin Studios that speaks a lot about 3.0, upcoming patches and a more regular, predictable schedule of update releases. For instance, patch 3.1 will be heavily focused on addressing performance issues and ensuring that players have better framerates.