Blizzard will be broadcasting the Hearthstone EU Summer Championships this coming weekend, September 24-25, 2016. Players will be battling it out for a spot at Blizzcon this year and a share of the $100,000 prize pool.
Dungeons & Dragons Online – Two Updates Before Year’s End and Ravenloft in 2017
The latest Dungeons & Dragons Online producer’s letter has been published on the official forums. In it, players will be happy to hear that a pair of beefy updates will be coming before the end of 2016 and that Ravenloft will be headed into DDO in 2017!
Dungeons & Dragons Online – Two Updates Before Year’s End and Ravenloft in 2017
The latest Dungeons & Dragons Online producer’s letter has been published on the official forums. In it, players will be happy to hear that a pair of beefy updates will be coming before the end of 2016 and that Ravenloft will be headed into DDO in 2017!
Riders of Icarus – One Million Registered Players Celebrated
Riders of Icarus has seen over a million registered players since it debuted in July. To celebrate the big news, the team has published a great new video about what people are saying about the game.
Heroes of the Storm – Overwatch’s Zarya Now Live on PTR
The Heroes of the Storm PTR has been updated with the latest build that includes a new hero, Zarya from Overwatch as well as a new Starcraft-themed battleground called Warhead Junction. Chen and Nazeebo have been spiffed up both visually and in Talent overhauls. Other characters have had a bit of fine-tuning applied as well.
World of Warcraft – Challenging Preconceptions, Blind Player & ‘Guide Dog’ Excel
A group of World of Warcraft players on a European server are challenging preconceptions by making sure that everyone can participate in raids and other activities, including their blinded war veteran Ben ‘Hexu’ Shaw. Hexu has an ally in his fight to change the notion that there are some things that are ‘off limits’ to the blind, including participation in MMO raiding. ‘Davidian’ serves as Hexu’s “guide dog” in raids by calling out directions and generally assisting Hexu in any way possible.
World of Warcraft – Blind Player Has Been Challenging Preconceptions Since 2012
A group of World of Warcraft players on a European server have been challenging preconceptions by making sure that all can participate in raids and other activities, including their blinded war veteran Ben ‘Hexu’ Shaw. Hexu has an ally in his fight to change the notion that there are some things that are ‘off limits’ to the blind, including participation in MMO raiding. ‘Davidian’ serves as Hexu’s “guide dog” in raids by calling out directions and generally assisting Hexu in any way possible.
Wizard101 – A Different Perspective
Through most of the game, Wizard101 has players exploring The Spiral and defeating evil doers as a student at Ravenwood. There’s nothing wrong with that, but some of the most amazing and memorable game experiences I’ve had came from dungeons that put me in unique situations. The first two that come to mind are Ghost Avalon and the Chamber(s) of the Mind.
Blade & Soul – Ebondrake Citadel to Bring Spectator Mode to the Game
Blade & Soul players have a lot to look forward to with the arrival of Ebondrake Citadel on October 5th. Most notably, Ebondrake Citadel brings Spectator Mode to 1v1 arenas so players can check out their favorite combatants.
Guild Wars 2 – Playing Through the Rising Flames Update
Rising Flames just may be a turning point for Guild Wars 2 in the post Heart of Thorns Tyria. There’s no mistaking that the expansion was divisive, despite being initially well-received by players, due to how content and its replayability ended up. In the months since launch, the way content in Maguuma is handled has been overhauled drastically, and the first episode of Season 3’s Living World was well-received for its new (but small map) and bombshells with the story.