Welcome back to another issue of the Path of Exile – The Exiled Tribune. In this week’s discussion, we turn our attention to the forthcoming v2.4.1 update that will include some brand new Sextant mods that will add a lot of interesting mechanics, and not just a bit of spice, to maps. In addition, the Art Contest found its final three, the Build of the Week features a Deadeye Ranger and the community shines again in a brand new Hideout Showcase.
Camelot Unchained – The Evolution of CU’s Updates
This week Timothy Eisen looks at the Camelot Unchained backer updates from the beginning to now and wonders which lessons guided their evolution.
Elder Scrolls Online – ‘Build Small & Specific Instead of Big’ ~Rich Lambert
During a Gamasutra live stream event held last week, the team interviewed Elder Scrolls Online Creative Director Rich Lambert. During the course of the discussion, Lambert indicated that the ‘big things’ coming for MMO development are those things that players are doing together and how they are working to build social ties. In addition, Lambert said that, rather than designing MMOs “big”, making smaller, specifically targeted MMOs is the future for the genre.
– Age of Wulin to Update with Ancient Secrets Tomorrow
Webzen has sent word that Age of Wulin will be updating tomorrow with Chapter 9: Ancient Secrets. The content brings two new factions, two new zones and new skills to the game.
– Swirling Diablo 4 Rumors Light Up the Weekend Internet
Over the weekend, the rumor mill kicked into high gear with a report that originated with BlizzardWatch.com after a series of Twitter posts by Dave Brevik seemingly hinting at big happenings for Blizzcon that will be prominently featuring Diablo’s 20th anniversary. Speculators have torn into an image posted by Brevik made after he and Diablo co-developer Bill Roper spent time at the Blizzard campus in Southern California.
– UPDATED: Diablo 4 Rumors Light Up the Weekend Internet
Over the weekend, the rumor mill kicked into high gear with a report that originated with BlizzardWatch.com after a series of Twitter posts by Dave Brevik seemingly hinting at big happenings for Blizzcon that will be prominently featuring Diablo’s 20th anniversary. Speculators have torn into an image posted by Brevik made after he and Diablo co-developer Bill Roper spent time at the Blizzard campus in Southern California.
Riders of Icarus – Halloween Spooktacular Events Arrive
The Riders of Icarus team has posted a quick peek at the Halloween festivities that players will encounter over the next few weeks in game. Four separate events are taking place that can yield candy and good times for participants.
WildStar – New Trailer Welcomes Players to the Game
Carbine has released another brand new “first look” video for WildStar that shows off factions, provides a peek at combat, housing, questing and world story, dungeons, raids, PvP and adventures. All this comes packed with Carbine’s signature humor so be sure to check it out!
Gigantic – Closed Beta Weekend to Begin October 20th
The next Gigantic closed beta weekend will officially kick off on Thursday, October 20th and will run through Sunday, October 23rd. The weekend will also feature a number of live streaming events with some of the game’s best players and a number of on-air visits from the Gigantic team. The CBT event is open to both PC and XBox One players with anyone invited to sign up for possible inclusion.
Rift – Fortress Sieges Announced For Starfall Prophecy
The Rift site has been updated with a new developer post to reveal the first information about fortress sieges that will be released with the Starfall Prophecy expansion. Players can literally storm castles as an individual, in a small group or in a full 10 player raid.