All Trove players are invited to head into the game beginning today to enjoy the big expansion that Mantle of Power represents. There are new worlds to explore, a higher level cap, gems to help bring new power to players and new enemies to face off against.
Diablo 3: Time to Hunt for Treasure – Patch v2.4.1 Arrives in NA
North American Diablo 3 players will automatically have their game updated to v2.4.1 on launching Battle.net. The latest update brings some pretty neat cosmetic items into the game for players to find as they journey through the game world.
EVE Online: EVE TV? Maybe!
According to Wired, CCP CEO Hilmar Petursson is on record saying that the studio is “actively working on a serial adaptation of the popular game” alongside best-selling author Ridley Scott.
General: Bioware’s Mike Darrah Teasing Next Project?
In a new Twitter post on Mike Darrah’s Bioware Twitter account, a teaser video showing a wolf’s head over a castle turret appears on the cover of a book, or perhaps a script. The video continues with the book being opened where it says, “Internal use only. Property of Bioware / EA”. What it means remains a mystery, though Bioware has previously gone on record as saying they have a secret project currently in the works. Maybe this is the first notion about what it may be.
Fallout 4: Creation Kit Hits PC Open Beta
Fallout 4 players and builders will want to take note of today’s PC open beta release of the Creation Kit. The tools included in the release are the same ones that developers used when building Fallout 4.
Dead Island: PS4 Definitive Collection Available for PreOrder
Deep Silver and Techland have revealed that the Dead Island Definitive Collection for PlayStation 4 is now available for preorder for $39.99. The digital edition of Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition and Dead Island Retro Revenge will become available on May 31st.
General: HTC Vive to Invest $100M to Grow the VR Industry
HTC has revealed a new investment initiative called Vive X. HTC is ponying up $100M to grow the VR industry. Vive X will first launch in San Francisco and Taipei and gives developers and start up companies an opportunity to collaborate with VR experts, learn about investment opportunities, be mentored, gain knowledge through educational initiatives, participate in networking with others in the industry and receive support services.
General: Cornerstone: Song of Tyrim Arrives at Release Day
Cornerstone: Song of Tyrim has officially hit release day according to a press announcement from Phoenix Online Publishing and Overflow Games. Cornerstone is available for PC, Linux and Mac for $19.99.
General: MXM – PAX East 2016 Hands On with NCSoft’s MOBA
During PAX East I met with NCSOFT to get a hands on first look at their new MOBA Master X Master and the four heroes they are unveiling today Taejin, Sizuka, Cagnazzo, and Demenos.
Paragon: Free Stress Test Weekends Announced
Epic Games is inviting as many as wish to attend to a pair of special stress test weekends to put the Paragon servers through their paces. The first event will take place on Thursday, April 28th through Sunday, May 1st. The first 500,000 beta applicants will be invited to participate. The second event will run from Thursday, May 5th to Sunday May 8th with all who have signed up for beta eligible to take part.