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Turbine has taken to the airwaves to give Lord of the Rings Online players a sneak peek into what they can expect in Update 16. Find out more about the lore behind the update, the new Legendary Imbuement System, and some brand new instances coming to the game. The video features a great look at the three new regions coming with Update 16. Check it out!
Charles Dance, most recently a major player in HBO’s Game of Thrones, is voicing the Emperor of Nilfgaard, Emhyr var Emreis, in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It is the first time Dance has starred as a video game character. Check out the "In the Studio" video below for an inside look at the creation of an in-game character.
Marvel and Netmarble have announced the upcoming NA and EU release of a mobile RPG called "Marvel Future Fight". The story, penned by Marvel writer Peter David, features players leading a team of heroes to defeat villains like Loki, Doctor Octopus, Ultron and more. The game features both PvE and PvP action and comes with thirty-six playable characters.
Origin PC has partnered with Twitch.tv caster Towelliee to stream the building of a brand new state-of-the-art computer from the ground up.
From the "Oops We Missed It Resurrection Files": It appears that a company called "Drago Entertainment" has picked up the rights to Otherland, an MMO based on the Tad Williams series of books that was to have been published by Gamigo. The game was taken over by Drago in October with little fanfare and has since progressed through two closed beta phases. Drago is currently preparing for the third beta test in the near future.
Faster than you can say: "hey! Get those smudgy fingers off my screen", we have another iOS action RPG teasing us all to smear-up our once pristine glass. Kabam’s Spirit Lords is a lot like all of those other games you’ve played – namely Torchlight and Diablo – but this time you can control affairs ala Tom Cruise in Minority Report; and that’s cool, right?
We love these games. That’s why we’re hear. But MMOs are far from perfect experiences, and over the years there have been a great many trends that aren’t always good for the genre. Today’s quest is about that… what’s your biggest MMO pet peeve?
Raph Koster has updated his blog with a look at the dynamic world of Star Wars Galaxies. The post gives a detailed look at the complexities of creating a world from a design perspective.
Trion has published a new, comprehensive look at the upcoming ship customization feature headed into ArcheAge when the Dream Prophecies update goes live in the near future. Customization options aren’t just cosmetic either. Players will be able to tailor their ships into deadly destroyers, stealthy traders or, as Trion put it, anything in between.
Nexon is getting its players prepped for the second closed beta event for Tree of Savior. The six day Korean event will give layers a look at the game’s forty-four classes and a taste for game play mechanics. Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think.