The Thanatos team has announced that the latest update has been deployed and that the Tutoring System has been added to the game. As the name implies, higher level players can now assist new players and low-level players. By so doing, tutors can gain access to powerful rewards.
Blade & Soul: Review in Progress
We’ve been playing Blade & Soul alongside the million-plus new players to NCSOFT’s latest game over the past week and a half. In that time, we’ve leveled up an Assassin to 25, a Blade Dancer to 25, and several other alts. One thing’s for sure… B&S combat is superb. But is there more to it than that? Read on for our review in progress.
Wizard101: Teamwork Tips
Admit it, you’ve pulled a Leeroy Jenkins at least once. The excitement and anticipation of battle can lead to some unprepared fights … and that’s okay sometimes. In fact, even if you have no idea what you’re doing, most people can manage to muscle through a boss with little to no problems. However, that’s not always the case and it usually won’t play out well with unsuspecting cheating bosses. One of the most important aspects in any MMO is the idea of teamwork.
Camelot Unchained: Mutiny & a Snowstorm
A few weeks is a long time on the internet. Last time I checked one day in internet time is equal to 2 weeks real time. CSE might as well have closed up shop and cancelled the game because they went 3 whole weeks without a typical (typically huge) update, at least I heard it was that long, but I’m too cool to care.
Hex: Chronicles of Entrath Hands-On Preview
Last week, HEX Entertainment invited a handful of journalists to its Irvine office to try out the pre-release single player PvE campaign Chronicles of Entrath, from its trading card game/MMO, HEX. After roughly an hour and a half with the new mode I can say without hesitation that it’s turned me, a jaded MMO veteran, into a TCG enthusiast.
General: Master X Master – A New Direction in the MOBA Genre
Master X Master is the latest entry into the MOBA market for NCSoft. The game separates itself from the classic MOBA design by working a very strong action RPG style into its build. Players will not only be able to compete in matches, but also play through scenarios in co-op mode. Adding these two mechanics into a fresh MOBA design along with fun characters from NCSoft classics like Guild Wars and Blade & Soul, and you have a new direction in the MOBA genre.
Necropolis: Co-Op, Crafting, and More with Mitch Gitelman
Necropolis is an upcoming Action RPG with roguelike trappings, akin to the ever-popular games Dark Souls and Bloodborne. But Necropolis approaches the genre with a bit more humor, a little more irreverence, and a lot more dynamically generated dungeon romping. Read on for our interview with Harebrained Schemes’ Co-Founder and Studio Manager, Mitch Gitelman.
Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade: Signed, Sealed & Delivered – Bandai-Namco Named as Publisher
Behaviour Interactive and Bandai-Namco have announced a partnership agreement to bring Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade to XBox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam for PC later in 2016.
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Laundry List of Crafting Changes Detailed in New Dev Post
The Star Wars: The Old Republic site has been updated with along, detailed post from Bioware’s Eric Musco. In it, Musco lays out all of the massive changes coming to crafting with the v4.1 update. The goal, Musco writes, is to make crafted gear an effective alternative to gear earned in Missions and Operations, including a new tier that will be the highest craftable gear in the game that does not require exotic materials to complete.
General: Multiplatform Livelock Top-Down Co-op Shooter Announced
Perfect World Entertainment has revealed more specific information about its next title, Livelock. Originally developed as a cooperative ARPG called World War Machine, Livelock is being released by PWE as a top-down cooperative shooter for PC, XBox One and PC. The release will take place in 2016 with all platforms to arrive simultaneously.