Juvty Worlds has sent word that Wild Terra’s first steps into its 3D transformation have been completed. Internal testing has already started, with public testing to begin in February. The move to a 3D world will be completed over time and in phases with a host of new options available when finished.
Runescape: 15th Anniversary Kicks Off with Epic Invitation Delivery
Media types in London were treated to a most epic hand delivery of an invitation to the premier of the upcoming RuneScape documentary. Community and professional cosplayers took to the streets of London dressed as a knight on a unicorn, a herald and a harlequin to place the invitation directly into the hands of the lucky recipients.
Otherland: Latest Update to Reveal New Zone
Drago-Entertainment has announced that Otherland will be offline for approximately three hours beginning at 5:30 am Pacific / 8:30 am Eastern to deploy the latest game update. Included in the forthcoming patch is the new zone called Water Isle. Developers have indicated that players can expect more quests, more rewards and a level cap increase.
World of Warcraft: First TV Commercial for Warcraft Movie Released
Legendary Pictures has released the first television teaser for this summer’s Warcraft movie. The commercial shows off several locations and is a synthesis of the longer trailer shown in theaters worldwide. Check it out!
Destiny: No Clear Path to Unannounced Destiny 2
Kotaku has written an excellent piece that describes Destiny players’ frustration over the lack of direction guiding the game. Throughout the game’s first year leading up to The Taken King expansion last year, every update, every patch, every forthcoming addition was laid out in clear order complete with release dates and more.
Destiny: Microtransactions Incoming? Inside Sources Say ‘Yes’
According to inside sources cited by VG247.com, Bungie is preparing to begin selling ammo packs for real world cash in Destiny. If true, this confirms the long-standing rumor that microtransactions would indeed become a part the game.
General: Tales of Symphonia Arriving on Steam Next Week
Fans of JRPGs will be happy to hear that Namco Bandai is releasing the classic game, Tales of Symphonia, on Steam on February 1st, though some reports are saying February 2nd. The game features eighty hours of game play and real-time battles. Pricing is not yet announced, so you’ll have to wait until February 1st to find out.
H1Z1: Former Bioware Dev Lands at Daybreak Games
Former Bioware Game Director Chris Wynn, most recently having worked on Mass Effect: Andromeda, has announced via his Twitter account that he is now working with Daybreak Game Company as the new executive producer on H1Z1.
Crowfall: Eternal Kingdoms – What’s Your Approach?
ArtCraft recently revealed some interesting news about the Eternal Kingdoms (or EK) by announcing their Parcel Builder Tool. For those unfamiliar, each player in Crowfall will serve as the monarch of their own personal EK. These zone-sized worlds serve as permanent and persistent home bases that can be customised, built and serve as social/economic hubs.
EVE Online: Chronicles of a New Eden – The Joy of the Hunt
If you want one good reason why EVE Online is unlike, and in some ways more capable than, any other MMORPG, you only need to experience the joy of the hunt. The thrill of watching your prey, biding your time until that perfect moment when they are at their weakest. That moment when the stars align and their guard slips–who would notice?–and you’re there to make them bleed for that tiniest of mistakes. That is the EVE Online I love.