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WildStar: The New Face of PvP
The WildStar site has been updated with a new blog post that details forthcoming changes to the game’s PvP. Players can expect to see daily, weekly and random PvP events. The team also has plans to add same-faction battlegrounds, PvP contracts, new gear, and prestige purchase power. Lastly, before the end of the year, PvP Season 2 will kick off.
General: Credible Blizzard Rumors Flying Rampant
According to FirstAdopter, several fairly credible rumors are out there about Blizzard’s various IPs. The column states that Hearthstone numbers are ‘off the charts’, the revenue model for Overwatch is still up in the air, the next Starcraft II expansion is ready for deployment and, most interestingly, projections for the success of Heroes of the Storm are being lowered.
General: Dragon’s Dogma Online Revealed in First Trailer
Fans were excited to hear about the development of Dragon’s Dogma Online. Even without visuals, buzz was generated. The hype level can go up now with a new trailer made available by Capcom.
Dragon Age: Inquisition: Making Games the Bioware Way
Bioware has sent out a new video that could essentially be called "how we did it" with regard to Dragon Age: Inquisition. Developers are interviewed about the development process, characters, stories, the "dos and don’ts" of creation and more. Check it out!
Triad Wars: Live Stream to Focus on Weapons
The Triad Wars team will be on hand later today to show off some of the weapons players can expect to find in the game. Developers will be on hand to answer questions as well.
Runescape: February Brings a Heist, a Wildywyrm and Demon Flash Mobs
Runescape has plans galore for February, among them, a new intermediate-level quest (requiring level 30 Thieving and Agility) that sees Zamorak and his most elite crew trying to steal the Stone of Jas from the clutches of the master of shadows, Sliske.
World of Tanks: Xbox 360 – New Pacific Island Map and Chi-Nu Kai Tank
This week, mega-publisher Wargaming announced the addition of a new Pacific Island map to World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition. Xbox Live Gold Members will gain access to the new map, packed with tropical greenery that provides ample hiding places for tankers.
Erebus 2: New Ogre Stomps Across Altravan Desert
Action RPG Erebus 2 Online this week becomes even more action-y with the addition of zone boss, Ogre. This powerful monster appears every four hours and sticks around for 30 minutes and won’t go down without the cooperation of ten players.
Vainglory: New Hero Enters the Fray – Ardan
Vainglory, the streamlined, made-for-mobile MOBA this week announced the addition of a new Protector Tank hero, Ardan. Ardan brings a special energy power called "Vengeance" that’s activated by filling a meter via basic attacks and protective maneuvers.