Ubisoft developers have posted a new blog that lays out some of the plans the team has in mind to address cheating and exploits in The Division. New cheat detection methods have been implemented over the last several days resulting in a large ban and suspension wave. The minimum penalty is now two weeks for a first offense, a permanent ban on the second.
World of Warcraft: Nostalrius Team Retracts Offer to Release Source Code
Citing themselves as ‘ambassadors of a larger movement’, the Nostalrius team has announced that they will not be releasing the server’s code as they had previously indicated. The decision was made to ensure that when meeting with Blizzard representatives in the near future they would have ‘all the chances on [their] side’, an admission of sorts that perhaps releasing most of the server’s code would be a bad move.
General: If You Love Games, Check Out Steam Crate
A new service has cropped up that may be of interest to readers in the form of Steam Crate — basically Loot Crate for Steam Games. For the price of a monthly subscription, ten random Steam games will be added to buyers’ collections. Each crate is guaranteed to be worth �30 (~ $45 USD) and some �100+ (~ $147 USD). Subscriptions can be single month, three or six months or an annual plan.
Overwatch: Winston Asks, ‘Are You With Us?’
Blizzard has released a new trailer that seems to be a continuation of the first look at one of the game’s main stars, Winston. In this new video to get players excited for tomorrow’s open beta launch, Winston asks, ‘Are you with us?” Well, are you? Check it out!
Black Desert Online: Conqueror Package Owners to be Issued New Horses
After backlash from the Black Desert Online community about the rather lackluster Tier 5 horse that came with the Conqueror Package, Daum has responded that new horses will be issued. The decision came after meetings and discussions with the developers, though the process took quite a bit of time. As a result, Daum has apologized to the community and informed them that Conqueror Package owners will receive a Tier 5 Female Horse and a Breeding Reset Coupon for female horse on May 6th.
WildStar: Vault of the Archon to Launch on May 4th
Carbine Studios has announced that the next WildStar update will be launching on May 4th. Players will be able to take part in the Vault of the Archon, a harsh unforgiving location that can only be traversed with the assistance of Bloodhearth Trees along the way.
Guild Wars 2: Patch Perfect?
The Spring Update made Guild Wars 2 a lot more rewarding simply by – well, handing out lots more rewards. Was that enough?
Neverwinter: The Maze Engine – Guild Alliances Slated for June 7th
Cryptic Studios has announced that the next big game update for Neverwinter is slated to be released on June 7th. Called “The Maze Engine – Guild Alliances”, the expansion allows guilds to unite to advance strongholds to become more powerful. Larger guilds can team up with smaller guilds to level up faster and earn rewards in the process.
General: Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan – A Game Filled with Surprises
One of the best things about video game conventions, and PAX conventions in particular, is the sheer number of indie games which get to be put in front of thousands of people right along with the big names. With so many indie games gathered together I always manage to find a few which are really interesting but had previously escaped my notice. This year Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is the one which really surprised me.
Camelot Unchained: Offense vs Defense vs Tricks
There I was, sail at half-mast sipping on a bottle of “meditation” as I casually drifted through the CUniverse wondering if this column would ever find its soul. Just when I was about to take a dive into the dark waters of infinity (sleep) I was awakened by a succulent smell on a gentle breeze that was this juicy tidbit from CSE Ben in the latest Camelot Unchained newsletter.