After collating feedback from open beta players, Ian Fischer has penned an extensive look at changes coming to Orcs Must Die! Unchained.
General: Vampire Bloodlines Trademark Filed by White Wolf
White Wolf seems to be on the move to bring the Vampire IP back to life. On April 26th, the company filed a trademark for Vampire Bloodlines related to “role playing games; downloadable publications in relation to computer games; video game software; application software for mobile phones; computer game software”.
World of Warcraft: Developer Update Live Scheduled for May 10th
Blizzard wants to give World of Warcraft players an update on the development process on Legion. On Tuesday, May 10th, Assistant Game Director Ion “Watcher” Hazzikostas will be on hand in the World of Warcraft Twitch.tv channel at 9:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Eastern to go over the expansion’s progress report. Topics include class halls, Demon Hunters, development priorities and more.
Crowfall: Druid Powers UI & Skills Profiled
The Crowfall team has posted an extensive look at the Druid powers including the philosophy behind them, iFrame powers, technology and mechanics specific to the Archetype and much more. In addition, fans get a first look at the Druid’s Healing and Nuking trays, one of the first classes to embody dual ability trays.
Fallout 4: Survival Mode Launches for XBox One & PlayStation 4
Console fans of Fallout 4 looking for a challenge can now check out Survival Mode thanks to today’s release. Strategy, exploration, resource management and roleplay will all play a part in creating “interesting choices”.
General: Tyranny – Short Story Series to Set the Stage
Paradox and Obsidian Entertainment will be providing the backdrop for the forthcoming RPG, Tyranny. The first installment of the series is called “Under New Management” and it is available on the Tyranny site.
Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade: Get a First Look at the Warp Hunter Later Today
Behaviour Interactive will be hosting another Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade developer live stream today at 11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern in the game’s official Twitch.tv channel. During the event, fans will get a first look at the Eldar Warp Hunter and will be sharing the new voice overs as well. Additionally, an update about Loadouts and Wargear will be included and a first glimpse of the Rogue Trader Store gems.
EVE Online: The Repercussions of Citadels on BBC Radio 5
Our own Gareth Harmer recently took part in a round table discussion on BBC Radio 5 in which he discusses EVE Online’s Citadels and the repercussions of the player-controlled structures. It’s a fun listen and interesting to hear from one of our own!
Star Citizen: Latest Around the Verse Explores the Nexus System
The latest edition of the Star Citizen ‘Around the Verse’ series has been released. In this episode, the team speaks to Character Artist Cheyne Hessler, takes a look back at 2013’s Galaxy Map Tests, spotlights a community videographer and takes a look at the upcoming Aegis Javelin Destroyer.
Landmark: Team Seeks Feedback on Key Changes to the Game
Daybreak is looking for feedback from Landmark players about the recent big changes in the game. Devs are hoping to learn more about how players feel about Story Tools, Prop Linking,Starter Templates, and Chaos Caverns / Outposts.