The Final Fantasy XIV site has been updated with a profile of The Feast, the new PvP arena mode that entered the game and the fact that today marks the commencement of The Feast Season 1. Each Season’s number one player per data center will receive a handsome trophy suitable for display.
World of Warcraft: If Blizzard Opens Vanilla Servers, Fans Will Have Bigger Problems
I have seen MMORPGs rise and fall, but none of them felt as depressing as watching Nostalrius, the most popular private server for World of Warcraft, shut down on Sunday. It wasn’t just the end of a wonderful community, but a stark reminder that, despite what the back of the box might say, MMORPGs are ultimately products first and virtual societies second.
Dark Souls 3: 24 Tips for Dark Souls 3
Dark Souls 3 is upon us and our souls are lost! Literally, in this case, as death means dropping all of your hard earned souls and maybe losing them forever. Have no fear, MMORPG.com is here! Check out our RPG Files guide of tips and tricks to get your started and slaying in no time.
Elite: Dangerous: The Engineers, Part 2 of Horizons, Headed to Beta on May 8th
The Elite: Dangerous team has posted notification that the second part of the Horizons expansion will be heading to beta testing on May 8th. Called The Engineers, the second Horizons installment brings loot and crafting on line.
Diablo 3: Pets, Cosmetic Items, Transmog Gear Coming in v2.4.1
The Diablo III blog has been updated with a number of cosmetic items that will be heading into the game with the v2.4.1 update. Players can look forward to new pets, transmog items and other collectibles of varying rarity.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: Blizzard Celebrates Earth Day with Charity Card
Hearthstone players with iOS access can purchase a special card featuring Azeroth’s most powerful mage, Khadgar. 100% of the $4.99 purchase price will be sent to the World Wildlife Fund as part of “Apps for Earth”, a project in celebration of Earth Day. Though only available for iOS devices, once added to a player’s collection, Khadgar can be played on any platform and device.
EverQuest II: Share Experience with Friends & Alts in GU100
Daybreak Game Company has laid out the details for the forthcoming Experience Vial System arriving with GU100 to EverQuest 2, a specially prepared update for All Access members. With experience vials, players can purchase an empty vial from the Marketplace for Daybreak Cash that can then be filled with experience. Once full, these vials can be used on an alt, given to a friend or sold via the broker.
Atlas Reactor: Loads to Look Forward to in Closed Beta
Atlas Reactor is ready to blast off into the stratosphere that is closed beta testing later today. We had the chance to preview some of the new things players can expect to find when entering CBT and to chat with Senior Producer James Karras and Lead Designer William Cook to learn even more.
The Skies: Lifetime Premium Package Detailed
For about $15, fans of The Skies can purchase a lifetime premium package that will, among many other boons, remove any monthly subscription from the forthcoming post-apocalyptic game.
World of Warships: Dynamic Weather Effects & Much More Coming in Future Update
The World of Warships site has a great preview of the v0.5.5 update that will be sailing into the game in the near future. Among the usual bug fixes and feature enhancements, the game will see dynamic weather events in the game including squalls that do not affect game play, though other effects will impair visibility and other battle factors.