Hallowtide will be kicking off in ArcheAge starting on Tuesday, October 24th and running through Tuesday, November 7th. During Hallowtide, players can take part in a number of events including the search for treats, smashing pumpkins and battling the dead in both Two Crowns and the Solis Headlands. Doing so yields tokens that can be traded for a metric ton of stuff that includes cosmetic items, furniture, Merit Badges, Companions’ Growthstones and more.
– Activision Granted Patent that Pairs Players to Increase Microtransaction Purchases
According to Rolling Stone, a new patent has been granted to Activision that may dramatically increase the odds for players to purchase microtransaction items. The patent, filed for in 2015 but granted just today, pairs gamers together to “encourage player(s) to make future purchases”. The example given was pairing one player with a microtransaction weapon that would be very effective in the fight with others who may wish to replicate that player’s success by purchasing the same item.
Crowfall – ACE Q&A Covers ‘Action Harvesting’ for the Action-Oriented
The latest ACE Q&A has arrived, this time packed with new information updating the Crowfall Harvesting System as revealed last month. Thomas Blair and Mark Halash discuss how retooling has made it “a more interactive, less humdrum activity”.
World of Tanks – Blitz Version Sees Warhammer 40K Space Marine Vehicles Roll Into Battle
Wargaming has updated World of Tanks Blitz with a series of Space Marine vehicles straight out of Warhammer 40K. The vehicles are part of the Macragge’s Thunder event that has kicked off today and can net two “iconic vehicles” including the Vindicator and the Predator, both shiny in the Ultramarine colors.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft – Hallow’s End Coming On October 24th & You Can Earn Some Nice Treats
Hearthstone players will be able to get in on some Hallow’s End action starting October 24th. During the first week, just logging in will earn you a free Whispers of the Old Gods card pack and an Arena Ticket. Week two nets you a Knights of the Frozen Throne card pack and another Arena Ticket. In addition, you can take part in a brand new “dual class Arena mode” where you choose a Hero and a Hero Power from another class and combine them. Heroes will be in costume too.
– Visceral Games Closing, Star Wars Title Heads to EA Montreal
The Visceral team has placed an announcement at EA.com to let fans and the community know that the studio is closing down as development on the “action-adventure in the Star Wars universe” is moved to EA Montreal, with development being taken over by EA Worldwide Studios. The letter says, “We are shifting the game to be a broader experience that allows for more variety and player agency, leaning into the capabilities of the Frostbite engine”.
Heroes of the Storm – G’Day, Mate – Junkrat Joins the Nexus as Hallow’s End Kicks Off
Fans of Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm will be happy to hear that Junkrat has joined the Nexus with some pretty explosive abilities and unique game play. In addition, the Hallow’s End event has started that can see players earn skins, mounts, emojis, banners and portraits.
EverQuest II – Planes of Prophecy PreOrders Open Up & Include All Previous Content
The next EverQuest II expansion is called Planes of Prophecy and it’s currently scheduled for a November 28th release. Daybreak Game Company has opened up preorders for the expansion in three different packages, each featuring its own set of in-game items.
Guild Wars 2 – Shadow of the Mad King Begins, Runs Through November 7th
Guild Wars 2 is now decked out for Halloween with the return of the Shadow of the Mad King event. It’s set to run through November 7th and features tons of fun activities with a chance to score weapon / armor / mount skins. Of course, you’ll have to put up with “tricks and treats and terrible jokes”, but it’s all in the name of fun, right?
Dungeons & Dragons Online – Mists of Ravenloft PreOrders Begin, Packages in 3 Flavors
The next Dungeons & Dragons Online expansion is called Mists of Ravenloft and it brings the new Aasimar race into the game. In preparation for the December 5th launch of Mists of Ravenloft, Standing Stone has opened up preorders. Currently, there are three packages available, each with a number of in-game perks. All of them include access to the Aasimar race.