MSI has announced that a new line of Windows 10-compatible gaming netbooks is now available to order. Each net book features DirectX 12 and gives players and console gamers cross platform compatibility.
General: Supporting John Smedley
John Smedley, outspoken former CEO of Daybreak Games, stepped down this week. Although Smedley hasn’t officially stated the reason behind the change, the popular theory is that it has something to do with his on-going conflict with hacker group Lizard Squad. Lizard Squad is thought to be responsible for not only DDoS attacks on Daybreak’s servers, but also calling in a bomb threat last year on a plane that Smedley was about to board.
General: Razer Buys Ouya Software, Shinra Releases Cloud Dev Kit
A pair of interesting news items regarding software have crossed our desk today. In the first, Razer has bought out the software side of Ouya, the digital platform that will likely be used in Razer’s Forge TV.
General: The Top 5 Most Disappointing MMOs of 2015…So Far
A couple weeks ago I wrote about some of the best MMOs we’ve had in 2015 so far. That list included stuff like new releases, games that saw big improvements, and some of the most promising ones to keep your eye on for the next half of 2015. This list, on the other hand, is going to focus on the exact opposite.
General: Star Citizen and Revealing Games Too Early
Players Versus Player is MMORPG’s bi-weekly debate column, where two columnists sound off on each side of the issues you care about. This week, Chris and Ryan are hot on the heels of the controversy surrounding Star Citizen. It all comes down to one question: Are games being revealed too early?
General: Hardware Roundup: VR Controller and Razer Tournament Mouse
As the part of our continuing effort to keep our readers up to date on the latest gaming peripherals we have a pair of items that might be of interest.
General: Fast-Paced ARPG Felspire Announced
37Games has announced the imminent launch of the fantasy ARPG Fespire in early August. Developers are looking to create an alternative gameplay experience for players by utilizing auto-combat and level up system that allows skipping the tedious grind of an ARPG and engaging in dungeons, PvP, GvG and more.
General: Goliath To Be Shown At Gamescom 2015
Innovative independent developer Whalebox Studios and publisher Viva Media have announced that a mech-based survival game Goliath will be present at Gamescom 2015.
General: Mount & Blade Warband – Viking Conquest DLC Released
TaleWorlds Entertainment has announced the release of the latest DLC for Mount & Blade Warband. Called "Viking Conquest", the DLC takes place in Ireland and players will gain access to a canine companion.
General: Wargaming Headed to Gamescom
Next week’s Gamescom is shaping up to be another massive event. Wargaming plans to be on hand with its patented ‘booth’ that features a huge variety of machines with chances to get hands on time with all of the company’s titles, particularly with this year’s centerpiece, World of Warships.