From October 21st through November 9th, ArcheAge players will have the opportunity to take part in the annual Hallowtide event. During the event, players can take part in special events including snail racing to earn Hallowtide Festival Tokens that can be exchanged for a number of cool prizes.
Albion Online – Persistent Mounts to be Added in the Next Update
The Albion Online site has been updated with a look at the persistent mount system coming with the next update. Players will be able to be “temporarily dismounted” when, for instance, gathering crafting materials but as long as they stay within a certain distance of the mount, the load bonus will not be lost. In addition, mount health and player health will be disconnected with the update.
Elite: Dangerous – The Guardians & v1.7 to Take Flight on October 25th
Frontier Developments has announced that its next Elite: Dangerous content expansion, The Guardians, will be launching on Tuesday, October 25th. This also brings v1.7 online for all players. The Guaradians (v2.2) will become available to all players owning the Horizons expansion or the Commander Deluxe edition and brings “ship-launched fighters, the Beluga liner, VIPs, passengers, alien archaeology, volcanism, and much more” into Elite: Dangerous.
Pokemon Go – Ninety Days to $600M – Faster Than Any Other Game
Niantic is enjoying another record-breaking stat with today’s information release that Pokemon Go raked in $600M+ in under a hundred days. The next closest game to match the revenue generation at that level is Candy Crush Saga that took twice as long followed by Puzzle & Dragon (400+ days) and Clash of Clans (500+ days).
– Corsair K70 LUX RGB: A Stellar Upgrade for Every Gamer (But Especially Customization Lovers!)
RGB is all the rage in gaming peripherals these days. Corsair recently refreshed their flagship RGB keyboard with the K70 LUX RGB, an update that changes enlarges the font on the keys and replaces the RGB controller with a more advanced version. Does Corsair still reign supreme in the RGB keyboard space? We sent Chris to find out.
World of Warcraft – Surviving v7.1 – Return to Karazhan Patch Preview Video
Blizzard has published a new World of Warcraft video called “Surviving 7.1 – Return to Karazhan that gives a brief preview of the upcoming 5-player Karazhan dungeon, the new mini-raid, and the extended Suramar storyline. Check it out and get ready for October 25th.
Devilian – Bloodstained Legacy Update Now Live
Trion Worlds has sent word that Devilian has been updated with the Bloodstained Legacy content expansion. Players can look forward to an increased level cap to 58, an Alvir’s Artifacts increase to +12, new gear, new Hell and Heroic Dungeons and the upcoming Halloween event that will run from October 21st through November 2nd.
Wizard101 – Mirage is on the way!
Wizards better put their heavy coats and snow boots back in the closet because there is an imminent temperature change coming to Wizard101. Last Friday, KingsIsle’s monthly livestream event, KI Live, gave players their first glimpse of the next world – Mirage.
Lineage 2 – Classic Version Offering a Free Weekend
From October 21st through October 24th, interested players can take part in a free weekend of play on the Lineage 2 Classic server. Players simply need to go to the Lineage 2 Classic site and create an account, then use the code 4game to gain access to the free days.
– Action, Accessibility and the Future of RPGs
As MMO and RPG players, it’s easy for us to fall prey to tunnel vision. We read websites that focus on those interests and news directly related to our favorite genres. It’s a natural but short-sighted approach to being a gamer, especially if you want any hint of where those genres are about to go. Today, we’re going to look at action games and why they have more to do with the future of RPGs than anything else in years.