Victor rounds up the changes coming to FFXIV that should making accessing Heavensward less troublesome for everyone. Read on for Victor’s full thoughts and details on the recently announced changes.
General: Three Things We Want from Persona 5
The Persona games comprise an exclusive type of club, in that if you haven’t spent any time with them, you likely won’t have any idea what they’re about. Truly, even if you have played some of them, you might still feel confused about why they’ve engendered such a huge cult following and a number of anime and film offshoots.
General: Will Elder Scrolls Online Satisfy RPG Fans?
Zenimax emailed me this week. The email was a reminder that I’d paid my $20 to unlock the PS4 version of Elder Scrolls Online and that the game would be launching next Tuesday. I had the tingle, my friends; the little flurry of excitement just before a game you’re looking forward to. Then I remembered just how divided the game’s community was at launch. It makes me wonder, will ESO be a hit or will it just disappoint Elder Scrolls fans who don’t know what they’re in for?
Champions Online: Tutorial to Be Overhauled
The Champions Online site has been updated with a brief note to let players know that the game’s tutorial is being revamped to "provide better immersion, faster flow, reduced friction points, and clearer explanation of game mechanics." According to the blog post, the reimagined tutorial is currently on the PTS for Gold Members to experience and to give feedback to the development team.
General: Magerealm Gift Pack Key Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been given special gift keys for the all new release from GTArcade – Magerealm! Each key will give you cool in game goodies such as diamonds, gem chests and more! Get your key now!
Marvel Heroes 2015: Second Anniversary Dr. Doom Giveaway!
Gazillion is celebrating the second anniversary of Marvel Heroes today with a massive anniversary patch and all-day stream event. The folks at Gazillion can’t have all the fun, though. We’ll be joining in on the festivities by giving away 10 Dr. Doom pre-sale packs all throughout the day!
General: First Steam Machines to Arrive This Fall
Valve has announced that the Alienware and CyberPower Steam Machines will be in pre-order customers’ hands in October and on store shelves in November. Steam Machines are similar to consoles but can play all Steam PC titles as well.
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Warlock Previewed in Developer Showcase
A trio of Turbine’s Dungeons & Dragons Online team took to the airwaves recently to give players a preview of the Warlock, the latest playable character slated to enter the game with Update 26. See what you think!
General: Battleborn – A MOBA-FPS-RPG with a Solo and Co-Op Story Too
2K and Gearbox will be releasing the latest in a string of MOBAs later this year but unlike most, Battleborn will feature several key features that bring to mind the thought that it is an "almost MMO". Of particular note is the recently revealed progression system detailed over at Game Informer.
General: Star Wars: Uprising – A Mobile RPG From Kabam Announced
Walt Disney Company and Kabam have announced that a new RPG based in the Star Wars universe will be headed to mobile devices soon. Star Wars: Uprising bridges the gap between Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens and takes place in the Anoat Sector.