Pantheon had its first showing to the media at GDC today and we were lucky enough to be there right away to check things out. The game is coming along nicely and really heralds back to the classic MMOs we love with a fantastic push into the future of how MMO are made. We got to watch a solid demo as well as see some of the new features that will impact characters and their interaction with the environment.
Overwatch: Get to Know the Heroes This Spring in New Animated Series
Blizzard is preparing to introduce players and fans to the unlikely heroes of Overwatch through an animated video series. A teaser trailer has been released that shows the series in development that will reveal the background lore behind each of the characters in Overwatch. The animated shorts are set to debut later this Spring.
Conan Exiles: Bringing Savage Hyboria to Tabletops Everywhere
Funcom is working with Modiphius and Free League Publishing to bring a sourcebook based on its Conan Exiles IP to table top gamers everywhere.
Chronicle: Runescape Legends: GDC 2016 Hands On Preview
Yesterday at GDC we got an in depth look at RuneScape’s CCG Chronicle. The game brings in a new element to the MMO world that has spanned almost fifteen years now. As a CCG the game offers a very different play style which is not anywhere near the likes of Hearthstone or HEX. Chronicle is definitely its own concept which really sets it apart. Here is how it works.
ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds: First Look – A Pretty But All Too Familiar Game
ASTA: The War of Tears and wind is a MMORPG out of South Korea that is heavily based on eastern culture and myth. Also known as ASTA online, it is sometimes referred to as the WoW of the east. Originally released in 2010 by the South Korean Studio, Polygon Games, they decided in August of last year to officially close all games and move into the mobile world.
The Division: Captain, We Are the Wolves RIP 2
Rob pulls himself away from tagging sticky bombs to murderers long enough to write about what he has been up to over the past week in Tom Clancy’s the Division. Hint: It goes boom.
World of Warcraft: Know Your Lore – Chronicle Volume 1 Goes On Sale
World of Warcraft players, both past and present, who love a good story and to know more about the history and lore behind the game will want to take note of today’s release of World of Warcraft Chronicle Volume 1.
General: PlayStation VR Comes in at $399
During today’s Game Developer’s Conference, Sony announced that its PlayStation VR headset will cost $399 and will be ready for release in October 2016. The announcement was made by Sony’s CEO Andrew House. In addition, House revealed that over 230 developers are currently working on content for the PlayStation VR.
Landmark: Storytelling Mode Incoming
The Landmark forum has a new post that should cheer up players mourning the loss of EverQuest Next. A new update is planned that will allow players to create and add characters to claims in order to tell epic stories, participate in adventures, combat or dungeon delving.
The Division: $330M in the First Week the Biggest Franchise Launch Ever
Bungie is reporting that The Division broke single-franchise sales records, including those scored by Destiny not all that long ago. The Division racked up $330M in its first week and is also Ubi’s fastest selling game ever.