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LVR Studios has sent word that a new multi-platform post-apocalyptic survival MMO is in the works. Pangaea is in the works for PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and XBox One. Pangaea is targeting a late 2016 release and is featured as one of the promising titles for the upcoming year on Steam Greenlight.
NCSoft has announced that Blade & Soul will officially launch in North America and Europe on January 19, 2016 at 9:00 pm Pacific / 12:00 am Eastern. Name reservation will begin on January 11th for those who purchase Disciple and Master packs with a Founder’s Pack early access event slated to begin on January 15th.
iam8bit and ArenaNet have revealed a pair of must-haves for the Guild Wars 2 player in your life. Starting on Friday, November 20th, both a Quaggan plushie and a smart looking Quaggan sweatshirt (available in festive red and green) will be available for purchase through iam8bit.com. The sweatshirt runs $34.00, while the plush is $30 in a limited edition of only 300 available.
Obsidian Entertainment and My.com have announced that players will be able to get a first hand look at the new Tier 9 tanks, the most powerful vehicles in the game. Players will also be able to take advantage of a new feature that allows them to make custom matches and much more.
MMORPG.com has been given closed beta 4 "War for Nal" keys for Trion’s all new persistant world action RPG – "Devilian" – a game where you can spread your wings, sharpen your steel, and unleash the devil within! Get your closed beta key now while supplies last!
During a recent preview event, we had the opportunity to both preview the new Brawler class coming with next month’s TERA update, Knockout, and a chance to talk to Patrick Sun and the TERA team from En Masse about the update and what it means for the game.
JRPGs are not just limited to consoles, PCs, and handheld gaming devices. Kobojo has created an original JRPG Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey and released it for mobile phones. Read on for Rob’s review of this title from Kobojo.
As part of my trip to South Korea, where I spent tons of time with Blade and Soul, learning about NCsoft, and a brief demo of a new NCsoft game that will be making the jump to the West, the big focus was undoubtedly on the healthy eSports scene that Blade and Soul has carved out for itself since it launched in the East four years prior. And now, after four years of building momentum, that scene is about to crack wide open as western audiences are allowed to compete.
Come this January, Blade & Soul will finally be available for North American and European audiences–a painfully long wait for those craving the masterful approach to combat in this far-eastern MMORPG. As part of a week-long event culminating in the Blade and Soul 2015 World Championships, NCsoft invited me to get an inside peek at the development of Blade and Soul, experiencing both how it intends to conquer eSports and provide an engaging online world to explore.
The much-anticipated TERA update called "Knockout" is heading into the game on December 8th. Knockout is anchored by the arrival of the new Brawler, a tank-DPS hybrid that packs a wicked punch. In addition, two new dungeons will arrive, Kalivan’s Dreadnaught and Forsaken Island.