Blizzard has put out a pretty amazing video to show the creation of a new highly detailed statue of the World of Warcraft anti-hero, Illidan Stormrage. The video shows off snips of the creative process including computer modeling, 3D printing, hand sculpting and hand painting. The new statue will be up for grabs beginning on November 3rd.
Dungeons & Dragons Online – Help Raise Money for Men’s Health Via Movember Foundation
The Dungeons & Dragons Online forum has been updated with the news that Team DDO is raising money for men’s health via the Movember Foundation initiative. To give the community a chance to participate, a speackial Team DDO page has been set up as well as a personal one for Jerry “Cordovan” Snook. Participating in Movember simply means that men shave their faces on November 1st and then grow a mustache for the balance of the month. Women can participate via the Move Program sees folks MOVing!
– Redemption’s Guild VR – Bringing a Co-Op RPG to VR
Redemption’s Guild VR is a KickStarter hopeful that wants to bring a cooperative multiplayer experience to virtual reality. Seeking $33,000 from backers, the game will support HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. We had the chance to chat with Michael Lepard to learn more about the project.
Star Trek Online – Harvesting as a Means to Create & Craft
The Star Trek Online site has been updated with a lengthy post that will be of keen interest to those vested in crafting or who want to become expert crafters. Called “Intro to Research & Development”, the article begins with a basic examination of the steps required to create items.
World of Warcraft – Several Classes Affected by Today’s PvP Hotfix
The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with a fairly lengthy list of changes made to several classes and specs with specific regard to PvP. Many of the affected classes have had base stats tweaked to better balance the game. For instance, while Frost Death Knights have had Strength reduced by 10%, Warriors have had Strength and Stamina boosted by 10%. In addition to PvP updates, smaller fixes have been applied to class halls, dungeons & raids, and items.
– Perfect World Joins Up for Extra Life 2016
Perfect World Entertainment will be taking part in this weekend’s Extra Life 2016 event on Saturday, November 5th. During the event which supports the Children’s Miracle Network, developers and players of all PWE’s games will be taking part in a 13-hour stream with donations heading to the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
Project Gorgon – IndieGogo Campaign Begins to Add Additional Means of Support
The Project Gorgon team has started a brand new funding initiative aimed at those who would like to support the making of the game but who do not have a credit card. IndieGogo allows backers to use PayPal to help add more revenue to the ongoing project.
Mass Effect: Andromeda – Join the Andromeda Initiative
Are you ready for N7 Day? If not, today’s Mass Effect: Andromeda teaser trailer may start getting you hyped for next Monday’s N7 Day with the promise of new information to be released for Bioware’s next title in the iconic Mass Effect series. In a short teaser video, Bioware invites players to join the Andromeda Initiative with “orientation” set to begin on November 7th.
Camelot Unchained – Progress Marches On
This week Timothy Eisen talks about Beta fatigue and reflects on women in gaming from a myth to an integral part of game development.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft – November Ranked Play Season Begins
HearthStone players can earn a brand new card back for participating in the November Ranked Play Season Play that has kicked off as of today. This month’s card back is called “Halfhill” and can be earned by achieving Rank 20 in Standard or Wild Ranked Play.