The first in a series of seven chapters from the Star Wars: The Old Republic expansion called Knights of the Fallen Empire will launch on February 11th. Called “Anarchy in Paradise”, the content expansion will introduce a new ally named Firebrand.
TERA: New Trailer Reveals Shinobi Class
The Korean version of TERA will be updating soon with the new Shinobi playable class. The trailer seems to indicate it will be a member of the Elin or Dark Elin race and uses shuriken. We’ll keep you posted if / when an announcement is made for the Shinobi class on NA / EU servers.
General: Talisman: The Horus Heresy Digital Board Game Announced
Nomad Games has posted a trailer to show off its just-announced Talisman: The Horus Heresy digital board game based on the Warhammer 40K universe. Up to four players can duke it out in a game reminiscent of many TCGs. See what you think!
Bless: New Cinematic Trailer Heralds Open Beta News
Neowiz has released a brand new cinematic trailer to pave the way for next week’s announcement of the Korean open beta schedule and the road to release. At this point, there is no news of an English server or any announced release plans outside of Asia.
The Division: Want in on the Beta? Humble Weekly Bundle Says, ‘OK!’
Dying to get your hands on Tom Clancy’s The Division? Look no further than the Humble Weekly Bundle to grab a bunch of other titles related to Tom Clancy. Along with them, you can also score a beta code in the process. Five titles are available for about a dollar, another four for around $8.75 that also includes the beta code. Go to $10 and get another pair of games. Heck of a deal for $10!
WildStar: Steam Powered Nexus?
It’s gone free to play. It’s launched an item shop. In this week’s column, Gareth Harmer asks the inevitable: should WildStar launch on Steam?
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward: Lord of Verminion Minigame Added to Gold Saucer
Final Fantasy XIV Gold Saucer fans will be happy to hear about a new minigame added with v3.1: Lord of Verminion. Players will have the opportunity to send out their minions against other players in a gambit to become the winner of all. Minion strengths and weaknesses will be key to victory. Check out the video for more information.
WildStar: Sim-Chase to Begin on January 13th
WildStar players have another event in which to participate beginning January 13th. Called the Sim-Chase, players take part in Adventures to earn Hardlight Shards that can be extracted from Sim-Cores to trade for some pretty cool housing plot decore pieces.
EVE Online: Valkyrie Alpha Testing to Begin January 18th
Owners of Oculus Rift DK2 headsets can sign up to help CCP alpha test EVE: Valkyrie beginning January 18th. Newly signed up players will be added to the testing in waves prior to the start of the first alpha event.
General: MSI Showcases New Line of PCs, Laptops & More at CES
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is ongoing from now through January 9th and MSI is on hand to show off a full line that it says defines “the future of PC gaming”. Laptops, all-in-ones, peripherals, components and desktops are all on display during the annual convention.