World of Tanks players have a lot to look forward to with today’s arrival of the v9.14 update. Both sound and physics have been given a complete overhaul along with some brand new HD models and a new game mode called Ravaged Capital.
Rift: Who Can Argue with 50,000 Years of Gameplay?
As Trion gets ready to kick of Rift’s fifth anniversary, the team announced that players have put in over fifty-five THOUSAND years of game time over the course of the game’s life. From today through April 5th, players will be able to earn anniversary tickets by completing zone events, random dungeons and Warfronts, and weekly crafting quests. Tickets can be exchanged for mounts, dimensions, jewelry and more.
Heroes of the Storm: Azmodunk Legendary Skin Coming April 12th
Blizzard has announced that Azmodan will be receiving a new legendary skin called “Azmodunk” that celebrates basketball. The skin pack comes complete with special animations, a special mount, unique voice overs and abilities and more. Check out the video below to see ‘Azmodunk’ in action.
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire Chapter 11 Goes Live
Bioware has sent word that the Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen update has gone live. Called “Chapter 11: Disavowed”, the content includes a new companion and a new story arc for players to experience.
Armored Warfare: Highwall Strip Mine Map Coming in Next Update
The Armored Warfare team has sent out a new video to show off some of the new features coming in the next game update. Players will be keen to know that a new map, Highwall Strip Mine, will be includes as well as replay support, new PvE missions / maps and high-end game play changes.
Albion Online: Mobile Repair, New Death Mechanics & More in Latest Update
Albion Online has been updated with some interesting new features and mechanics that include a mobile repair kit for players on the go. In addition, the team is going to be taking a hard look at death mechanics in order to further streamline them and introduce a “knock down” phase that allows players to be revived by companions.
General: Nexon Purchases DominNations Studio Big Huge Games
Nexon has announced that it has purchased Big Huge Games, developers of the mobile game DomiNations. Nexon had been involved with BHG earlier by publishing DomiNations. The agreement offers the 19M DomiNations players fresh content and new experiences over the long haul and expands Nexon’s mobile reach.
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward: New PvP Mode & Ranked PvP PreSeason Part of v3.21
Square Enix has revealed that a new PvP mode is included in Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward with the v3.21 update. Teams of four or eight have one major objective: To steal medals from opponents. In addition, ranked PvP will be launching pre-season play with Season One to start with patch v3.25.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: Whispers of the Old Gods Inadvertently Revealed
It seems that nothing is kept under wraps as long as it is supposed to be. Blizzard was set to reveal the next Hearthstone expansion during this weekend’s tournament action. However, a photo of an advertisement being painted on the side of a building in New York City has revealed the name: Whispers of the Old Gods.
Black Desert Online: A Game of Knowledge
This week, I’d like to tell you all a little story. It’s a story of treasure maps, hidden caves, idiot workers, and an imp named Red Nose. Black Desert Online continues to utterly grab me by the Ghoulies, and I’m finding out just how refreshing it is to play an MMORPG that doesn’t prescribe to preconceived notions of what an MMO should be. Pearl Abyss did things their own way, made the game they wanted to make, and while it’s not perfect is sure is refreshing.