The latest Shroud of the Avatar newsletter has arrived hot in our mailbox with the most recent news. Developers have provided several gorgeous screenshots taken of the Elven city of Yew, as well as a lengthy post that details a number of changes coming to the Map feature in the game. The letter wraps up with the latest telethon post mortem, news about items now on sale and a bit of holiday cheer to wrap things up.
Wild West Online – Release Date Pushed to Winter 2018, Next Update Postponed to January
The Wild West Online forum has been updated with a new post that revises the development roadmap going forward. The biggest nugget of information concerns the release date for WWO. “Over the course of the last few months and reading all the feedback from our community members, we realized the game needed more to meet your expectations”. With that in mind, the release has been moved back to “late winter 2018”.
– Merry Christmas from MMORPG.com!
We’re going dark for the weekend as we dive into the Egg Nog, good food, games, and friends and family. This is us, wishing you a Merry Christmas. We’ll see you on Tuesday the 26th!
Overwatch – Mei’s Yeti Hunt Comic is the Chibi-est Thing You’ll See This Year
Just looking at the cover makes you want to go “D’awwwwww!” Blizzard has posted a very cute, very chibi-esque new comic called “Yeti Hunt” that ties in nicely with part of the Winter Wonderland event going on in Overwatch through January 2ndish, though no confirmed end date has been announced.
Elder Scrolls Online – The New Life Festival – What’s Your Favorite MMO Holiday?
The New Life Festival is going on right now in Elder Scrolls Online, and we dabbled around with our mudballs, juggling knives, and fancy new horsey. Check it out, and let us know your favorite MMO holidays in the comments below.
Star Citizen – Backers Get an Early Christmas Present with a Chance to Test v3.0 Alpha
Roberts Space Industry has an early Christmas gift for all backers with the ability to test 3.0 Alpha now enabled. The good news came via the official forums (thanks, anonymous tipster!) with links to the installer, instructions on how to install the PTU and how to get a temporary password sent out. Backers will also find an FAQ, patch notes and the default control scheme. Lastly, you can take part in the PTU test chat on Spectrum.
– Razer Tartarus V2: Better Than Ever
Keypads have been around for some time now but often go overlook for the great peripherals they are. Razer recently updated their already great Tartarus Keypad with the Chroma-enabled Tartarus V2. It expands on its predecessor by adding an additional row of programmable keys, a scroll wheel, and other improvements that bring it up with the times. It’s time for the Tartarus.
Elder Scrolls Online – New DLC, Dragon Bones, Coming in Early 2018 with New Content & QoL Imiprovements
The Elder Scrolls Online site has a new post that takes a look back at a big 2017 and provides players and fans with a sneak peek at 2018. First off the bat will be a big new DLC coming to the game called Dragon Bones. The new content will include quality of life improvements and “one long-awaited feature that everyone who cares about their characters’ appearance will love”. It is themed around the Nord and will feature a pair of new dungeons designed to expand the region’s lore.
Elder Scrolls Online – Finding Comfort in Tamriel
I’ve been playing Elder scrolls online since closed beta and have been a subscriber since. There are some days I still struggle to login and play a continuous 3-5 hours. Granted I have had a couple of new games / DLC drop for some other games but yet I still have an itch for some Elder Scrolls Online.
Dungeons & Dragons Online – Mists of Ravenloft – First Impressions – TheHiveLeader
Dungeons & Dragons Online just released the newest expansion, Mists of Ravenloft. Having never covered the game, TheHiveLeader figured it was time. I ain’t scared of no ghosts! Dolls and scarecrows however…