En Masse has posted the new Founders Packages for Closers. Each of packages includes closed beta access. Closed beta will kick off on November 7th. There are four Founder’s Packs available, each with its own collection of in-game cosmetic items, CBT access and more. All but the lowest price Founder’s Pack includes Elite Status days as well. Packages run $15, $40, $100 and $150.
MapleStory – It’s Time to Mark Your Calendars Maplers! Lots Of Goodness Incoming
The MapleStory team has sent word about a number of events that will carry you safely through the end of the year. Starting with a new playable character named Cadena at the end of November and ending with a new area called Morass in January, you’ve got plenty to do for the next couple of months.
– Activision-Blizzard Share Earnings Per Share Adjusted Downward in Rare Miss Meeting Expectations
ATVI, the stock ticker abbreviation for Activision-Blizzard, has been adjusted downward in a rare instance where the gaming giant didn’t meet Wall Street’s expectations. The adjusted earnings per share is 47 cents as opposed to the projected 49 cents. However, revenue is up at $1.61B over last year’s 1.57B. CEO Eric Hirshberg stated that “We’ve got good momentum here” after the launch on PC of Destiny 2.
World of Tanks – Swedish Tanks Arrive in Game for XBox One & PlayStation 4
Wargaming has announced that the console version of World of Tanks has been updated with the new Swedish tank line that brings in twenty new vehicles including light, medium and heavy tanks as well as tank destroyers into the game.
World of Warcraft – Before the Storm Novel Chapter Preview – Many Spoilers
If you’re impatient waiting for tomorrow’s World of Warcraft session that will doubtless announce the next expansion, you may want to check out a sample chapter from Christie Golden’s forthcoming novel called “Before the Storm”. In it, we meet the Horde Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner in the immediate aftermath of the end of the Burning Legion.
Crowfall – New Tester Guide – Skills.
Testers jumping into this super early phase of the game can get a taste of the skill system that will, in some form or another, show up at launch. It’s this skill system where the SWG’s influence is most felt, followed shortly by Crowfall’s plans for crafting. What was once an entire class, whose tree required job specific experience to level a profession, takes form in passively trained passive skills.
EVE Online – CCP Taking a Hard Look at Clone States for Future Improvement
The EVE Online blog has been updated with a forward look at Clone States, a recently introduced feature that allows players to try out the game at their own pace for free. Since launch during Ascension, Clone States have been popular and have helped increase day-to-day activity in the game. However, there are some significant ways that the team hopes to improve them even more.
Destiny 2 – Was a Sequel a Mistake?
Destiny 2 is a great game. But it’s also short on content for those coming either from the first game or new to the series. Sure, it’s technically a “new game”, but people playing MMOs, even ones that avoid the term, expect loads of content to keep them busy. Fair enough, Destiny 2 can claim it’s a whole new game. But the danger of taking an MMO and giving it a direct sequel is that you’re sacrificing all that older content to the garbage bin.
Overwatch – Behind the Scenes: Evolving the Game for eSports Viewing
The Blizzard team has been hard at work preparing Overwatch to meet the needs of the eSports-viewing community. To show off some of the improvements being made in that regard, a new behind-the-scenes video has been released to show what you can expect during competitive play at this weekend’s Blizzcon.
– Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti Founder’s Edition: A 1440p Powerhouse
Who would have thought that over a year after we saw Nvidia release their 10-series GPUs, we would be seeing another one? The GTX 1070 Ti is a slightly less powerful GTX 1080 targeting the 1440p market and is priced competitively at $449. Nvidia was kind enough to send over a Founder’s Edition, and whether you’re shopping for a new card, it might be worth your while.