Yesterday, Visionary Realms developers were on hand during a special live stream event to show off “the making of a city” in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. This video is the nearly hour-long replay of the Twitch stream, so if you’re curious how worlds are built and are interested in Pantheon, this is a must watch!
Star Wars: Battlefront II – Hawaiian Legislators Call EA Loot Boxes a ‘Predatory Practice’
Two Hawaiian legislators are initiating an investigation designed to limit loot boxes as a ‘predatory practice’. Democratic State Representatives Sean Quinlan and Chris Lee conducted a press conference earlier this week in which they specifically called out Star Wars: Battlefront II as “a Star Wars themed online casino designed to lure kids into spending money. It’s a trap.” Lee said echoing Star Wars’ Admiral Ackbar.
Dauntless – War Pikes Revealed & Set to Fly Into Game in December
The Dauntless site has been updated with an extensive blog post that reveals the first ranged weapon, the War Pike. This new fighting weapon is a versatile polearm that brings unique attacks as well as explosive ranged blasting damage to every battle. War Pikes will be added in next month’s Sharpen Your Skills update.
Final Fantasy XIV – Hey, Square! You Got Your MOBA in My MMO!
With yesterday’s v4.15 update to Final Fantasy XIV, players can now take part in the new Rival Wings PvP encounter that literally brings MOBA styled gaming into FFXIV. In addition, new performance actions have been added, improved usability for colorblind players has been included, new items are now available as well as new achievements and much more.
– Belgium Rules Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Seeks to Have an EU Ban Implmented
Belgium’s Gaming Commission has concluded its investigation into loot boxes in games including Star Wars: Battlefront II and Overwatch. The committee reached consensus that loot boxes are indeed a form of gambling. As a result, the Belgian government will seek to have them banned throughout the European Union.
Destiny 2 – The Curse of Osiris Mercury Lighthouse Hub Exclusive Gameplay
The first Destiny 2 DLC expansion, The Curse of Osiris is just around the corner. We got some hands-on time on Mercury in the world hub known as the Lighthouse. Check out the new public event and environments that will soon be available in-game.
Destiny 2 – Curse of Osiris Hands-On Preview Part 2
Remember the other week when I said we’d have more details on Destiny 2’s upcoming first expansion, The Curse of Osiris heading your way soon? Well, soon is here and we’re ready to let a few more details out from behind the NDA curtain. So, let’s take a look at the new hubworld and some of the extra-curricular activities you’ll be able to participate in.
World of Warcraft – Antorus Raid Preview & Unlock Schedule
The time is almost at hand to take care of the Burning Legion once and for all in World of Warcraft. The Antorus raid will be opening beginning on November 28th starting with Normal and Heroic versions. Mythic Antorus will kick off on December 6th as well as Raid Finder Wing 1: Light’s Breach. Raid Finder Wing 2 (Forbidden Descent) will open on December 20th; Wing 3: Hope’s End (January 3rd) and Wing 4: Seat of the Pantheon (January 17th).
Conan Exiles – A Peek at the Volcano Area Starting Today
With the arrival of the latest Conan Exiles weekly newsletter, Funcom fulfills a promise to its players to begin revealing what Team Terraformers has been working on most recently: The new volcano area. However, devs aren’t ready to show off all of it just yet. Starting today and continuing to next week, the team will show off the biome through a series of screenshots.
Lord of the Rings Online – Standing Stone Games & LOTRO Now & Going Into 2018
The latest producer’s letter for Lord of the Rings Online has been published that lays the groundwork for what players can expect going to 2018. The letter begins with a recap of 2017 including the fact that this was year one for Standing Stone Games as well as taking players beyond the Black Gate.