Fans who are interested in learning more about Star Citizen have been invited to try out the game for free this week. Potential players are required to create an account on Star Citizen site and will be able to check out Star Citizen 2.1.2, Arena Commander and the Social Module.
Gloria Victis: Improving the User Experience
As Gloria Victis is moving closer and closer to the long-awaited Steam release, improving the newcomers’ user experience becomes a key goal of the development process. It means not only improving the performance or fixing issues of any kind but also introducing the players into the gameplay mechanics in an intuitive, user-friendly way.
World of Warships: Project R’s Impact on the Community
If you have not been playing World of Warships recently this is a great weekend to join the game. Project R continues to run these past few weeks and brings players a chance to collect some great items in the game. Last week we hosted an interview with Chris Stott to get an idea on how the event was designed. With only a short time left to go on the event, it is now time to see how Project R has shaped the community.
Trove: Changes Incoming to Cubits, Classes & Patrons
The Trove forum has a new post to proactively warn players about some fairly significant changes coming to three areas: Cubits, Classes & Patrons. The post begins with a discussion of why changes are needed in order to keep the game moving forward and then details the changes that will be coming in the future.
Wartune: Latest Update Focused on Revamping Game Systems
The latest Wartune patch has been deployed that bring a number of reworked systems online including the replacement of old-model buildings with newer, more functional structures. In addition, content has been added that will appeal to both new and veteran players. R2Games is inviting former players to revisit the game to see all of the improvements and new content.
Marvel Heroes 2016: First Wave of 2016 Initiative Launches Today
Gazillion Entertainment is ready to unleash the largest update to Marvel Heroes 2016 in the past two years. The update brings community driven improvements as well as new content, controller support, a revamped Deadpool and much more.
Blade & Soul: 1v1 Cup Tournaments to be Part of ESL
ESL has announced that Blade & Soul will become part of its stable of eSports titles. The site will host both North American and European 1v1 Community Cup tournaments set to begin on February 7th. All players of level 15 and above can take part according to region and can sign up on the ESL site.
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Subscriptions at the Highest Level in Three Years
As part of the emerging financial picture given by EA during its latest investor report, it has been revealed that Star Wars: The Old Republic is at its highest subscription level in the past three years. It is likely that interest in SWTOR spike in the final quarter of 2015 due to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Vainglory: eSports Off and Running for 2016
Vainglory has taken the mobile eSports genre by storm with last year’s teams taking home over $350,000 in prizes and with Super Evil ready to double down for 2016. In addition to over 800 teams taking part in competitive tournaments during the Winter Championship, several teams have been acquired by professional eSports conglomerations, a signal that mobile eSports is on the rise.
General: Fractured Space Free Trial Weekend & a Big Update
Edge Case Games has a special treat for those who have been looking for a great strategy MMO to try out. This weekend, interested players can try out Fractured Space on Steam for free and keep the game after the weekend ends. In addition, a large update has been applied that introduces gameplay enhancement, a Tech Tree reset and much more.