For about as long as anyone can remember, players have been asking for a mobile app that allows them to chat with their Battle.Net friends. Blizzard has finally come through for Android and iOS users with the new Battle.Net app. The app lets you chat with friends, see what games they’re playing and add new friends as well. In short, other than launching games, it functions pretty much like the desktop application.
– Middle-Earth Shadow of War Memorial DLC to be Free to All, Warner Bros. to Donate Directly to the Family
After an eruption of controversy surrounding the Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Forthog Orc-Slayer DLC to honor Mike “Forthog” Forgey who passed away from cancer earlier in the summer, Warner Bros. has had a change of heart. The controversy began when it came to light that donations would only be given through purchases made in the US and only from certain states. In addition, purchases of the DLC outside the US would not be eligible for the donation to Forgey’s family.
– Valnir Rok Sets Sail into Steam Early Access
If you’re into Viking themes and survival games, have we got a big piece of news for you. Valnir Rok has officially kicked off its Steam Early Access program. For a limited time, you can also get a smooth discount to grab the game for a mere $18.
Runescape – RuneFest ’17 – Old School RuneScape Interview
As something of an oddity in today’s world of AAA MMORPGs, Old School Runescape doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. Taking an old copy of the Runescape legacy code, Jagex resurrected a long forgotten world. Now this old dog is about to show off some fancy new tricks. We got some time to chat to John Colgrave at Runefest about what’s new in Runescape Old School.
– Hindu Pantheon Unleashed into Hand of the Gods
The Hindu pantheon has arrived in Hand of the Gods, currently in Steam Early Access. The addition of the new deities brings new opportunities to players who are looking for strategic options.
SMITE – Part 2 of the 2018 Odyssey Released
This year the SMITE 2018 Odyssey is called The Fall of War and follows the events that have been detailed in the comics. To celebrate the second part of the campaign, a new video has been released to provide some background on Fenrir as he prepares to lay siege to Asgard.
Grand Theft Auto Online – Buckingham Howard NX-25 Flies Into Game with Big Discounts
If you’ve been looking for some hefty discounts in Grand Theft Auto Online, this may be a good week to check out what’s on sale. In addition, a new aircraft, the Buckingham Howard NX-25, is available and the Bombushka Run bonuses have been extended.
Conan Exiles – Latest Weekly Update Details Optimizations & Fixes
The latest weekly Conan Exiles update has been posted that provides the community with information about what the team has been working on and how it does and will impact the game. Most notably this week is the addressing of optimization issues and bug fixes.
Heroes of the Storm – Latest Update Brings the Volskaya Foundry Map and Ana into the Game
The Nexus has been updated with a new patch that brings Overwatch’s Ana to Heroes of the Storm. In addition, the Volskaya Foundry map is now live, a snowy map on the grounds of the Volskaya Industries factory as found in Overwatch. Lastly, the Pachimari Mani event is live that challenges players to collect Pachimari themed Loot Chests before each match begins. The prize is the Golden Pachimari that unlocks emojis, a banner, a spray and a portrait.
Fortnite – Battle of the Royale Stars – Fortnite Battle Royal Releases
Fortnite announced and set into beta, Fortnite Battle Royale. A new game mode which feels and looks much like the popular game PUBG (Player Unknown Battlegrounds) with a Fortnite twist. The game mode was a huge hit and even more of a hit when announce it will be a completely FREE to play mode for PS4, XBOX, PC and Mac with its release on Sept. 26 2017.