Category: Blade & Soul News

  • Blade & Soul: Is the UI a Problem?

    As I play in each of the closed beta weekends for NCSOFT’s upcoming Blade & Soul, trying hard not to go too far beyond level 20 or so as to not spoil the game when head start begins on January 15th, a few issues poke their noses into my consciousness. The first, which we’ll talk about here, is that the UI for Team Bloodsport’s game is so informative that it’s bearing on the verge of overkill.

  • Blade & Soul: Blade Dancer Slices & Dices Out of Obscurity

    The latest class reveal is now live on the Blade & Soul site. Blade Dancer week is now underway with a new trailer, a live stream event and new information and tips about how to best utilize the character.

  • Blade & Soul: Master Pack Sweepstakes!

    MMORPG.com is very pleased to present this exclusive sweepstakes event! We have partnered with NCSOFT to give away 15 Master Packs valued at $124.99 each! In addition to gaining head start access, players who get a Master Pack will receive two name res…

  • Blade & Soul: Will PVP Be the Game?s Savior?

    As I play in the beta tests for NCSOFT’s Blade & Soul western release, I notice a few things. One, the game’s still gorgeous despite being three years old. Two, the PVE questing is pretty rote and unmemorable. Three, the combat is probably the best combat in any MMO since TERA. And four… its PVP flagging system seems to make for a game that PVP and PVE fans can get behind.

  • Blade & Soul: The Value of the Daily Quest

    The Blade & Soul site has been updated with a look at the value of daily quests within the game. Daily quests in B&S will revolve around events of a recurring nature and give players a chance to earn additional rewards for revisiting these regions. Players will be able to take on up to thirty quests per day with many also being faction-related.

  • Blade & Soul: Assassin Week Sneaks Into the Limelight

    Assassins are masters of subtlety and stealth, no more than today when the Blade & Soul site was updated with the news that this week will be a full on preview of these wily combatants. The week kicks off with a new video and a highlight page that …

  • Blade & Soul: Ready to Hit the Ground Running On January 19th

    NCSoft has announced that Blade & Soul will officially launch in North America and Europe on January 19, 2016 at 9:00 pm Pacific / 12:00 am Eastern. Name reservation will begin on January 11th for those who purchase Disciple and Master packs with a…

  • Blade & Soul: Does It Have What It Takes to be the Next Big eSport?

    As part of my trip to South Korea, where I spent tons of time with Blade and Soul, learning about NCsoft, and a brief demo of a new NCsoft game that will be making the jump to the West, the big focus was undoubtedly on the healthy eSports scene that Bl…

  • Blade & Soul: Launching in January and Primed to Invade the West

    Come this January, Blade & Soul will finally be available for North American and European audiences–a painfully long wait for those craving the masterful approach to combat in this far-eastern MMORPG. As part of a week-long event culminating in th…

  • Blade & Soul: Yoda Would be Pleased About Force Master Week Beginning

    The Blade & Soul team has announced that this week’s class spotlight will be shining on the Force Master that comes along with a new introductory video, a look at some of the class skills, a brand new wallpaper and more. In addition, fans wanting t…