Some of you might remember back to the start of this year, during a time where Guild Wars 2 was implementing a quarterly update approach to the game with big changes to all areas included in each patch.
Elder Scrolls Online – The Obstacle of Combat
My time in The Elder Scrolls Online has been an odd one this week because despite my random adventuring across a variety of zones, I’ve begun to grow incredibly frustrated at how a AAA title, and arguably one of the last MMO giants, got something as fundamental as combat so spectacularly wrong.
Guardians of Ember – Early Access to Launch December 13th
Runewaker and InselGames have announced that the Guardians of Ember Steam Early Access program will officially kick off on December 13th. Players will have access to the full game including hardcore mode. Folks can get hold of Guardians of Ember for $19.99 for the Mortal Edition or $49.99 for the Immortal Edition.
– Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide DLC Announced
Fatshark has announced that Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide will be getting its first single player DLC in the near future. Called Karak Azgaraz, after a Dwarven fortress, the DLC will contain three new maps, two new rare weapons and a trio of new achievements for hunters to set their sights on.
– Battlerite Free Play Weekend December 1st Through 4th
From Thursday, December 1st through Sunday, December 4th interested players can check out Battlerite, a so-called “team arena brawler”, for free. In addition, a hefty 25% discount on the game price will also be offered during the event. Battlerite is currently in Early Access on Steam and is a big hit with current players. This weekend offers a golden opportunity to check it out for free to see if buying in is worth the price!
Revelation Online – Swordmages Focus of Latest Trailer
My.com has sent out the latest trailer for Revelation Online that focuses on the Battlemage class. As the name implies, the Battlemage is a specialist with the ability to control Phoenixes and Dragons as well as take down multiple enemies simultaneously. Battlemages excel in the use of ranged magic though at the cost of being a “glass cannon”.
Final Fantasy XV – Impressions of a Tale Ten Years in the Making
Final Fantasy XV development originally began in 2006, under the name Final Fantasy XIII Versus. It was going to be a side-entry in the series, not a main installment because its tone was going to be a darker one than the main series allowed. Development was troubled though, and eventually the game shifted to the PS4 and Xbox One and became a full-on entry in the Final Fantasy main series. After all the waiting, is the tale of Noctis and Lunafreya a worthy entry to the Final Fantasy canon?
Path of Exile – Essence Crafting Developer Q&A, Breach League Design & More
With last week’s big announcement of the next major Path of Exile update, The Breach, there is a lot to talk about in this week’s The Exiled Tribune. The team took the time to talk about Essence as a core game and crafting mechanic, participated in a live stream to talk bout the Breach League’s design and skills and much more. We also have a developer Q&A to talk about the significant parts of The Breach that you won’t want to miss!
Helbreath – Dormant for Years, Game is Revived
Earlier in November, Helbreath came back to life and is once again available to play. Now known as Helbreath: Apocalypse, the game is a 2D fantasy MMO with a completely open PvP world.
World of Warcraft – Free Kirin Tor Emissary Chest Hotfixed In
Over the long Thanksgiving weekend, one of the World of Warcraft daily reputation or “emissary” quests popped up for the Kirin Tor. This group is a faction that has come up rarely since Legion’s launch but is one of the required exalted faction prerequisites for flying set to be introduced in a later update. While four quests are required to complete an emissary quest, only two Kirin Tor quests came up throughout the weekend (one a brand new quest and came up twice), one of which was broken.