The Shards Online team has a new video out that proudly shows off the game’s first alpha map called "Celador". Check it out!
ArcheAge: Apex Disabled in Game
A short post on the ArcheAge forum has admitted that there is an "exploit bug" that is being investigated by the team. In the meantime, Apex has been disabled in the game. Trion has been roundly criticized lately for the continuing issues surrounding Apex and the appearance of a duplication bug that has been an ongoing issue since beta.
WildStar: The Story Unfolds
Carbine Studios has a metric ton of lore to reveal over the next few months as it begins a new series that will explore the story behind WildStar. In the first short story, "Voyage of the Nomad", the Cassian’s journey to Nexus is revealed in all its glory and horror.
Triad Wars: New Live Stream Event to Take On Player Questions
The Triad Wars team will be hosting a special live stream event on the game’s official channel on Wednesday, November 26th beginning at 11:00 a.m. PST / 2:00 p.m. EDT. The team plans to answer fan questions that can be submitted ahead of time for consideration.
KingsRoad: Harvest Tournament & Special Rewards Incoming
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, the KingsRoad team wants to make sure its players have lots to celebrate. Fans can look forward to a special Harvest Tournament and some awesome Harvest rewards. The Harvest event will be live in KingsRoad beginning today, Tuesday, November 25th through mid-December.
Guild Wars 2: Seeds of Truth Trailer Reveals a Terrifying Secret
Fans of the ongoing Living Story in Guild Wars 2 will want to check out the latest trailer for the next installment, Seeds of Truth. Those who prefer to keep the story pristine may wish to pass as the video reveals a rather large spoiler. You have been warned!
General: Revelation Online Set to Hit Open Beta in January
Revelation Online is the latest of several Chines MMOs set to hit the public realm in the near future. Plans are underway to bring Revelation Online to open beta beginning January 15th in China. There is no word if, or when, a Western version of the game will be forthcoming.
General: Say Hello to Y2K
AckkStudios may be a small development studio comprised of a few family members, but don’t call it a family business. "I usually cringe when people say that," co-founder Andrew Allanson joked during a phone interview this week. "But it is, yeah."
General: Long-Distance Thoughts on G-STAR 2014
Unbeknownst to many in this part of the world, the latest iteration of G-STAR wrapped up its usual four-day run on Sunday. For observers in this hemisphere, Korea’s trade and consumer game industry event has never even remotely approached the levels of visibility and hype that its western counterparts typically generate. Accordingly, it’s seldom held in the same regard. Nonetheless, this year’s version drew my attention for various reasons.
Marvel Heroes 2015: The Heart of a Superhero Game is Being One
While not every game system or design feature directly serves this principle, at the end of the day the Marvel Heroes design team’s goal is for a player to feel like a superhero. This ambition was a core part of the development of our earlier Midtown Patrol game mode, and is just as much in evidence with the release of our latest patrol mode set in the Brooklyn district of Industry City.