The rise of the mobile MMO is upon us as is well-evidenced by this year’s G-Star. Nexon took to the showfloor to reveal a gameplay trailer from its upcoming game Mabinogi Mobile. It shows both in town activities as well as quite a bit of combat and cooperative game play.
– Mabinogi Mobile G-Star 2017 Trailer – Casual Gameplay on the Go
Ascent: Infinite Realm – Massive PvP Airborne Battles in New Gameplay Video from G-Star
Bluehole gave the go-ahead to a G-Star streamer to capture and publish some gameplay footage from Ascent: Infinite Realm, or A:IR. It shows a party of players aboard a ship, later taking to the skies for fierce PvP action, dropping bombs, ground battle and much more. It certainly looks like a game well underway development-wise.
ArcheAge Begins – First Update Brings Territory Battles & GvG Action
Gamevil has sent word that its mobile MMO, ArcheAge Begins, has received its first big update called Territory Battle. This new features allows guilds to fight one another to take over valuable trade routes and to score lucrative rewards for victory. In addition, the character named Kyprosa has received her evolution form called “Harmony” with a new skill called Kyprosa’s Love to protect allies.
Sea of Thieves – #BeMorePirate Trailer Reminds Ye to Get Yer Bad Self On, Matey
– Embattled Star Wars: Battlefront II Microtransaction System Taken Offline
It appears that big changes are coming to Star Wars: Battlefront II after a very rough week in the press and its community surrounding the loot box and microtransaction systems. In a move signalling potential change, it seems that microtransactions have been removed from the game. You can no longer purchase the premium currency called Crystals. Both PlayStation Network and the PC version have had the ability to buy Crystals removed completely & in game for XBox One they are out as well.
Hyper Universe – Free Weekend Kicks Into Gear Complete with New Martial Artist Liu
If you’ve been waiting to try out Hyper Universe, we have good news. Starting today, you can play the game for free and even try out the newest Hyper named Liu. You’ll be able to play free of charge through November 21st and even earn permanent access to the game by reaching level 7 and unlocking a free Founder’s Pack when you hit level 15.
MXM: Master X Master – MXM Shutting Down – ‘It Came Down to a Matter of Business”
NCSoft has posted a sad not for fans of Master X Master. MXM will be closing down on January 31, 2018. The reason cited is cold, but plain, “Deciding to close the game is not a decision we come to lightly, but ultimately it came down to a matter of business — we explored several options, but none of them were sustainable.”
Mu Legend – MU Legend Free Starter Pack Giveaway!
Path of Exile – War for the Atlas Revealed – New Challenges & Ways to Play
Path of Exile will be expanding in December with War for the Atlas. While Fall of Oriath was an expansion that gave newer players a lot of great content to explore, War for the Atlas is designed to provide new experiences to the game’s veteran players. Players will be able to take on challenging fights through new locations and be able to claim some brand new rewards for their efforts. We had a chance to sit down with Grinding Gear’s Chris Wilson to learn more.
