When Stormblood came out, the very first thing I wrote about was Samurai. New jobs excite me more than anything else, and both SAM and Red Mage have changed FFXIV for the better. It’s been about four months now, and with 4.1 — the first major content patch — coming out on October 10th, I thought now would be a good time to check in with the new additions now the dust has settled and people have (mostly) figured out how jobs are going to play from here on out.
– Total War Arena Closed Beta Key Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been given a limited number of closed beta keys for Wargaming’s all new real time tactical game – Total War Arena! This is a free-to- play team-based game where
heroes of the past fight in epic scale 10v10 battles. Get your key now and get in the battle!
– Roccat Khan Pro Hi-Res Gaming Headset: Audio Fans Rejoice
Roccat is well known in the peripheral world for making high quality devices that think outside the box. This time, they’re bringing high resolution audio to the masses with their affordable Khan Pro gaming headset. That “High Res” distinction is something audiophiles know well. Coming in at only $99, can the Khan Pro deliver on its lofty promises?
– MMOCircles – A Social Platform to Game with Like Minded Players
MMOCircles has launched into open beta with players around the world invited to join up and find like-minded players to adventure with. So far, you can join others playing Vindictus, Neverwinter, and Hellgate. You can sign up on the MMOCircles site or via Facebook.
Final Fantasy XIV – Koji Fox on What Makes Eorzean Lore So Important Part 2
Final Fantasy XIV’s lifeblood, aside from being Final Fantasy, is its story. We managed to catch up with Square Enix’s Koji Fox to chat about the MMORPG’s ongoing lore development, story, and secrets of the Eorzean narrative. Read on for part two of our interview with Koji Fox, the Co-Lead World and Lore Developer on the massively successful game.
Conquer Online – Massive Class Graphic Upgrade Coming on October 17th
The Conquer Online team is ready to show off some of the upgraded graphics that players will enjoy when the update is released on October 17th. Most notably, classes will be upgraded alongside the game’s main maps.
– Battlerite Offers a Final Few Days of Free Play & a Taste of Halloween
Stunlock Studios is wrapping up its free week this weekend by bringing a Halloween event on board. You can still participate for free through October 1st with the event ending at 1:00 pm Pacific / 4:00 pm Eastern. Starting today, you can also enjoy the inaugural Halloween event with themed weapons, avatars, mounts and legendary outfits. Halloween items can be purchased by using the in-game currency earned for playing.
Overwatch – J.Lo, Shaq & Marshawn Lynch Introduce San Francisco Roster
NRG eSports, the force behind the San Francisco branch of the Overwatch League, has put out a new video to introduce the team roster. It’s packed with celebrity appearances in the form of Shaquille O’Neal, Marshawn Lynch and J.Lo, all three of whom are investors in the team…and rather awkwardly sounding “stoked” during their segments.
Elsword – Elsword Insider Volume 1 – What Lies Ahead?
KOG Games is unleashing a brand new video series called the Elsword Insider. In this first volume, team members talk about content changes and what direction the game will move in over the coming months.
Crowfall – Stoneborn Introduced in New Meet the Race Update
Thomas “Blixtev” Blair has posted another developer blog called “Meet the Stoneborn!” He introduces the Stoneborn as the eldest of races. Created by the gods but not born of them, their numbers dwindle with the death of each Stoneborn as no new ones are created. The Stoneborn are enchanted creatures of earth and plant life.