The Tree of Savior site has been updated with detailed patch notes about the latest update being applied to the game. Most notably, players can look forward to a level cap increase to 360, an increased maximum character rank to 9, four new classes added to Class Rank 8 (Matador, Shadowmancer, Bullet Marker & Zealot), class advancement unlocked for a limited time and much more.
Final Fantasy XIV – Starlight Celebration to Begin December 15th & Run Through December 31st
If you’re in the mood for a little holiday fun Final Fantasy XIV-style, you’re in luck. The Starlight Celebration is slated to start on December 15th and run all the way through December 31st. During the annual event, you’ll be able to take part in a quest starting with Amh Garanjy in Mih Khetto’s Amphitheatre if you’re over level 15+. You’ll score a Christmas tree, a commemorative poster, a Santa bear, some food sets and an orchestrion roll for your efforts.
– Orbus VR Launches Into Early Access on December 15th: ‘Buy Once, Play Forever’
Fans of virtual reality who’ve been looking for an MMO to “live” in may want to check out Orbus VR. On December 15th, the game will enter Steam Early Access with fans able to opt in to the development process for $40. After a successful closed beta test, developers at Ad Alternum Game Studios went back and upgraded the artwork that now features cel-shaded interactive elements and hand-painted environment textures.
Defiance – Trion Begins Working on Console Version & Looking for Community Input
DualShockers recently met up with some Trion team members who are working on Defiance. With a stable population of about 120,000, the team feels that it’s time to bring Defiance up to the current generation by updating systems and graphics and by addressing the community’s wishlist.
TERA – Console Technical Alpha Slated for December 14th to 18th
Matt Denomme has taken to the airwaves to talk about the TERA Online console project. In the new video, he details the forthcoming console technical alpha that will be taking place from December 14th through the 18th. While the pool for this particular test will be quite small, a larger test will be conducted in early 2018.
– New Zealand – Loot Boxes Not Legally Gambling, UK May Beg to Differ
Showing the volatility of the “loot boxes as gambling” issue, New Zealand and the United Kingdom seem to be at odds with one another. New Zealand’s Gambling Compliance Office is of the opinion that loot boxes do not meet the legal definition of gambling. The UK Gambling Commission is taking a different tack and honing in on third-party sites that let “children as young as 11 wager weapon skins for real money” and thereby explosing them to gambling.
Destiny 2 – For the Second Time in Two Weeks, Bungie Admits to Development Blunders
For the second time in two weeks, Bungie has admitted that it is damaging its reputation with the Destiny 2 community. First it was the squelching of end-game experience gains, now it is the recent issue of locking activities behind a DLC pay wall. The Power Level requirements for Trials of the Nine, Prestige Leviathan, and Prestige Nightfall were raised sufficiently to exclude players without the Curse of Osiris DLC. “These plans”, admits Bungie, “aren’t working.”
Guild Wars 2 – We Talk Daybreak with Andrew Gray & Mike Zadorojny
This week, MMORPG.com was lucky enough to chat to Living World Season 4’s developer Andrew Gray, Game Designer Jason Reynolds and new game director Mike Zadorojny, about what it takes to get an episode off the ground in light of a brand new expansion.
– Massdrop x AKG K7XX/Minimic: Building the Ultimate Gaming Headset
In almost every case, a gaming headset is a tradeoff between the mic and sound. We decided to fix that by making our own. Today, we’re taking a close look at the Massdrop x AKG K7XX Audiophile Headphones, paired with their own Minimic and Creative’s Sound BlasterX E5 gaming amp, to build our very own “no sacrifices” gaming headset. Let’s dive in.
World of Warships – Players Rally with Wargaming for Over $280k to Help Save the USS Texas
The USS Texas is in danger of being lost forever, but thanks to Wargaming players and Project V.A.L.O.R., the Battleship Texas Foundation will be receiving over $280k to help refurbish the historic vessel damaged during this past summer’s devastating hurricanes. But Wargaming isn’t finished yet.