The past two weeks have actually been quite calm in terms of big announcements, but Square Enix has made some changes to extend the bridge to more level 50 players seeking to complete the story in preparation for the expansion.
Shadowrun Chronicles: Not the MMO We Were Expecting, But Still Fun
The campaign exceeded its $500,000 goal, but, unfortunately, was delayed for quite a bit longer than anticipated until last week finally saw the release of the newly christened Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown. Thanks to years of feedback from hardcore Shadowrun players who backed the game, Shadowrun Chronicles evolved into something that is a bit different from the original Shadowrun Online idea.
General: Three Things MMOs Can Learn from Isometric RPGs
As a fan of the Shadowrun setting and isometric RPGs in general, I find it ludicrous that I’m so late to the party with playing Shadowrun Returns, but I’m loving Harebrained Schemes’ entry into the cyberpunk RPG genre. It manages to convincingly capture the Shadowrun ethos while, somewhat surprisingly, fit the game setting’s mechanics into a modern isometric RPG mold.
Diablo 3: Cowpocalypse MOOving Into the Game World
While Blizzard is moovelous at debunking the constant moomurs of a SECRET COW LEVEL, it appears that the bovine denizens of Khanduras beg to differ. From May 15th through May 21st, players are encouraged to moove into the game to try to discover whether this is udder nonsense or if there is something to these moovelous rumoors.
Heroes of the Storm: World Championships to Take Place at Blizzcon 2015
Blizzard has announced that the inaugural Heroes of the Storm World Championships will take place in Anaheim, California during Blizzcon 2015. Teams from around the world will be brought in to try their hand at grabbing a piece of the $1.2 million cash and prize pool.
Royal Quest: A World of Magic, Technology & Alchemy Arrives on Arc
Royal Quest, the debut MMO from 1C Company and Katauri Interactive, has officially reached its release date on Perfect World’s Arc platform. In Royal Quest, players battle in the world of Aura that is filled with magic, technology and alchemy.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: A Night to Remember – The Best Trailer Yet
CD Projekt Red has unveiled a new cinematic trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt called "A Night to Remember". The trailer shows Geralt at his best doing the one thing he knows better than any other — hunting. Check it out for some explosive action and gorgeous cinematics to get you excited for May 19th!
Black Desert: First Russian Closed Beta Event Coming This Month
GameNet has announced that the first closed beta test for Black Desert Online in Russia will take place from May 28th to May 31st. Players can gain access to the CBT through a series of events, give aways and contests promoted by GameNet and will be the only players to try out some of the new content being specifically designed for the Russian community, most notably in PvP and leveling.
Overwatch: Mercy in Action in New Gameplay Video
The latest in a series of gameplay videos designed to show off the heroes coming in Overwatch centers on Mercy, a healer extraordinaire. The unedited footage gives players an inside look at her fantastic powers. Check it out!
Destiny: House of Wolves Launch Trailer Unleashed
Bungie has sent out the official launch trailer for Destiny: House of Wolves. The expansion will bring a new zone, new content, adventures and more to the game when it launches on Tuesday, May 19th.