ARK: Survival Evolved has expanded with a new update that introduces procedurally generated maps to the game to increase replayability and player customization. Players can find maps that include valleys, o
Project Genom – A Vast Amount of Potential & Developer Insights
Project Genom recently entered its Early Access alpha on Steam. I had the opportunity to chat with Ilya Usanov, a game designer on PG, to find out how these first early days have gone and where the team is headed next. In addition, I offer a few of my impressions of the game after spending several hours playing.
– Skyrim Special Edition Release Dates / Times Revealed
The Bethesda blog has been updated with news about the October 27th – 28th release of the Skyrim Special Edition, nearly to the day of its fifth anniversary. The Special Edition has so much newness about it that it’s nearly a first-time experience all over. Console mod support, remastered visuals and art, “volumetric” lighting has been added, a new depth of field, snow and water shaders and much more have been included as well.
Wild Terra – Combat Overhaul Detailed in Latest Developer Blog
The Wild Terra Steam page has been updated with a new developer post that lays out some of the details about the forthcoming overhaul to the combat system. Movement, battle, effects, skill progression and much more will all be reworked in the coming weeks and months.
– Blizzard Officially Launches Voice Chat for All Games
Blizzard has officially launched its version of cross-game voice chat. Simply called “Blizzard Voice”, the new program is accessed via the Battle.Net client where players can start channels, invite friends in by right-clicking or dragging their names into the program.
World of Warships – Starter Pack Gift Key Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been given special starter pack keys that will give new World of Warships players special gifts upon registering a new account. Each key will give players 250 doubloons, 7 days premium access and more! Get your key now!
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Affecting the Tides of War – Dark vs Light Detailed
The Star Wars: The Old Republic site has been updated with a new developer blog that discusses Dark vs Light as it will appear in Knights of the Eternal Throne. In the new Galactic Command system, players will have a direct impact on the eternal war raging between Dark and Light users of the Force.
Shroud of the Avatar – ‘Harvest’ Zone Shines in Autumnal Glory
The Shroud of the Avatar site has been updated with a new look at the Harvest zone, a location filled with agriculture and loosely based on New England in the fall. Harvest is based on a template (Forest 01) that has had cosmetic changes to terrain, foliage and buildings to reflect an autumn theme.
Runescape – Spinoffs
Rob’s back this week to wrap up on his trip to London last month. This week he talks about the RuneScape spinoffs that were on display.
Rift – Starfall Prophecy Enters Open Beta, To Release Nov 16
Trion Worlds has sent word that Rift’s new expansion, Starfall Prophecy, has officially entered its open beta phase of development. Players are invited to join up to check out the new level cap, five new zones, a pair of new dungeons, technical improvements and more.