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Those who are looking to get a great look at EVE Online: Valkyrie can do so thanks to a great new fan video. Even without VR tech, the video is wicked cool. Android users that have Google Cardboard can also see it in its full glory. It’s well-worth the time! Check it out.
At first glance, Devilian looks like your typical isometric hack-and-slash action-RPG. But, beyond the Diablo-esqe art style lies an approachable MMO, with hints of a deep itemisation and ability system that promises to keep theorycrafters busy. As I went hands-on with the title at Gamescom, it quickly became clear why Trion Games decided to pick up the title from Korean studio Bluehole Ginno: satisfying short-burst gameplay.
Blizzard has unveiled a new set of incentives for Diablo III and Heroes of the Storm players. From now through September 8th, Diablo III players who log into HotS will receive the Lord of Terror himself for free. Those who manage to raise a HotS character to level 12 will also receive a special banner and portrait frame in D3.
Whalebox Studios has announced that a KickStarter initiative for Goliath, its "open world ARPG robot-crafting game". Goliath is looking to raise $50,000 to add new features to the core game that has been shown to the world prior to this point.
Runic Games has announced that it is developing a new original RPG called "Hob". The game is being developed natively for both PC and console. Of interesting note is the fact that Hob is devoid of text or dialogue, the story revealed through world interaction with the planet itself and its inhabitants.
In a new video sent out by Disney Animation Studios, Producer Roy Conli has announced that Big Hero 6 will be included in Kingdom Hearts III and reveals a few extra tidbits about KHIII. Check it out!
There are a metric ton of amazing Skyrim mods out there, none more impressive than the Total Conversion Mod being built by a German team called SureAI, the same team that completed a complete conversion of Oblivion. Check out this nearly three minute alpha video from Skyrim: Enderal and let us know what you think.
Sega has announced that Phantasy Star Online 2 is heading to PlayStation 4 in Japan sometime in 2016, though no further mention was made for other regional releases. The game has been on PC and Vita since 2012 and 2013 respectively. Luckily for NA and EU players, the SEA version that launched last year features English language support.
Want to be among the first to try out the Western adaptation of Blade & Soul? We spoke to NCSoft West about the freshly-launched founders packs, and when we’ll be able to get a slice of that Wuxia-themed action.
We caught up with Lead Game Designer Andrew Willans to talk about the latest on EVE: Valkyrie, the space dogfighting shooter from CCP games. Currently in pre-alpha, we touched on weapon balance, player progression, eSports and much more.