The preliminary patch notes for the EVE Online updated scheduled for August 9th have been released on the game’s official site. The Contracts system will be going live in this update which will allow players to exchange goods and auction items from within the Citadels.
Pokemon Go: Iran Bans The Hunt
The Iranian government has made a ruling that Pokemon Go will be banned in its country. Iran’s High Council Of Virtual Spaces cited security concerns about how much data Niantic can access about players through the game’s servers. Other sources, including the BBC, have indicated that the ban came as a result of failed negotiations between Iran and Niantic about new terms for the game’s presence.
Uncharted Waters Online: Barca Solar Update Sets Sail
The second chapter of Episode Atlantis has been released to Uncharted Waters Online servers. Called Barca Solar, the updated includes transmutation alchemy, a new location called Ancient Ganador, new quests, maps and ships.
World of Warcraft: The Leveling Experience Detailed & Dungeon Preview
The World of Warcraft site has been updated with a pair of new articles detailing some of the new features and locations coming with the Legion expansion on August 30th. The first article deals with the leveling experience in the Broken Isles and the second one offers a brief preview of a couple of dungeons in Legion.
General: ‘No Plans Beyond PC at this Time’ Says En Masse
After the initial excitement about a recent survey sent out by En Masse Entertainment seeking input from console owners, we reached out to the devs to find out if a new version of the game would be heading our way soon. We received a reply from En Masse.
TERA: ‘No Plans Beyond PC at this Time’ Says En Masse
After the initial excitement about a recent survey sent out by En Masse Entertainment seeking input from console owners, we reached out to the devs to find out if a new version of the game would be heading our way soon. We received a reply from En Masse.
No Man’s Sky: NMS Ally Companion App Released
Want to hit the ground running when No Man’s Sky arrives next week? If so, an independently designed companion app, NMS Ally, has already been released for Android devices, with an iOS version coming in the near future.
Neverwinter: Storm King’s Thunder Campaign Detailed
The Neverwinter blog has been updated with a look at how the campaign will unfold during the Storm King’s Thunder expansion. The campaign takes place in Bryn Shander with players tasked to rescue the besieged denizens of the area.
Pokemon Go: Cosplayers Take Their Revenge on Behalf of Pixel Bros.
A group of Pokemon cosplayers took to the streets with oversized (and soft!) Pokeballs to try to catch some of the Pokemon Go players trying to catch them. Everyone looks like they’re having a great time, even the guy at the beginning, a ‘staged’ introduction to the rest. Give yourself a good Friday chuckle.
LawBreakers: Alpha Test Key Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been given alpha test keys for LawBreakers – the all new online shooter from Nexon! These keys are for the Aug 6-7 test and beyond. Get your free key now and get in the game!