General: Divinity: Original Sin 2 Smashes Goal as Campaign Ends

Divinity: Original Sin 2 Smashes Goal as Campaign Ends

Larian Studios has wrapped up the KickStarter initiative for Divinity: Original Sin 2 with nearly 50,000 backers funding the project for $2.03M USD. Because of the overwhelming success, several stretch goals were unlocked including Chris Avellone joining as a staff writer, Strategist Mode, Undead as a playable race, The Hall of Echoes playable area, and Love/Hate Relationships.

Rift: Trion Introduces New Patron & Credit Pack Prices

Trion Introduces New Patron & Credit Pack Prices

Beginning October 7th, Rift players will have to pony up more cash in order to be a Patron subscriber or to purchase credit packs for use in the game. Locking in a subscription now, however, will allow players to retain the current, lower Patron price once the new structure goes live.

General: Third Times a Charm with Romero’s Aftermath

Third Times a Charm with Romero

Seeking to take the game in a different direction, a number of Infestation developers broke away from OP Productions and formed their own studio, Free Reign Entertainment. Free Reign licensed the engine, and got to work on a "spiritual successor" called Romero’s Aftermath.

General: Third Times a Charm with Romero’s Aftermath

Third Times a Charm with Romero

Seeking to take the game in a different direction, a number of Infestation developers broke away from OP Productions and formed their own studio, Free Reign Entertainment. Free Reign licensed the engine, and got to work on a "spiritual successor" called Romero’s Aftermath.

World of Warcraft: Changing It Up – Character Services Move to Game Client

Changing It Up - Character Services Move to Game Client

World of Warcraft players will no longer be required to log out of the game to change details about their characters now that several once-online only services have been moved directly into the game client via the in-game store. Players will be able to change appearance, faction, name or race directly from the shop interface on the character-select screen (not while logged into the game itself).