Exile Online has been in quiet development for quite awhile now, even going silent for a short time. But the team is ready to reveal more about what is called “a fantastical sci-fi dystopian cyberpunk universe’. Built using the Hero Engine, Exile Online has had no outages or interruptions in service and development is moving full steam ahead. Find out more about Exile Online in this exclusive developer diary by Project Lead Dan Anderson.
General: The Aetherlight to Launch on May 5th
Scarlet City Studios is prepping players for the imminent release of its steampunk ARPG The Aetherlight: Chronicles of the Resistance. To pique interest, the team has posted the official launch trailer.
General: The Tragic Story Behind Funcom’s The Park
The Park is now a true cross-platform title with today’s console release. Players can grab a copy on PC, PlayStation 4 and XBox One. In this new video, the horrifying story behind the tragedies that have taken place at Atlantic Island Park is revealed — the Chipmunk Man. Fans of horror games will want to take note. Check it out!
General: If You Love Games, Check Out Steam Crate
A new service has cropped up that may be of interest to readers in the form of Steam Crate — basically Loot Crate for Steam Games. For the price of a monthly subscription, ten random Steam games will be added to buyers’ collections. Each crate is guaranteed to be worth �30 (~ $45 USD) and some �100+ (~ $147 USD). Subscriptions can be single month, three or six months or an annual plan.
General: Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan – A Game Filled with Surprises
One of the best things about video game conventions, and PAX conventions in particular, is the sheer number of indie games which get to be put in front of thousands of people right along with the big names. With so many indie games gathered together I always manage to find a few which are really interesting but had previously escaped my notice. This year Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is the one which really surprised me.
General: Eternal Chaos Online to be Released Soon
PlayWebGame is preparing Eternal Chaos Online for western release sometime in the near future. ECO is an “interactive browser MMO” that features ARPG combat mechanics and more.
General: Starmourn – New MUD in Development by Iron Realms
Iron Realms has announced that a new MUD is in development for beta deployment in mid-2017. Called Starmourn, it’s a ‘ground up’ game from the company that is dedicated to servicing fans of MUDs with quality gaming experiences.
General: Tenebrae – Twilight Of The Gods: New Teaser Shows Combat
Troglobytes Games has released a new trailer to show off progress in combat animations for Tenebrae – Twilight Of The Gods, a forthcoming story-driven ARPG that will be released for PC and Xbox One. The date has yet to be revealed, but we will keep you posted over time.
General: WEBZEN Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary
Seven years ago the Webzen games portal opened and the team is ready to celebrate with its tens of thousands of fans. Special events will be taking place in all of Webzen’s titles, including ASTA, C9, Flyff, MU Online and Rappelz. Events will continue through May 24th.
General: HeroWarz: Cross-Genre MOBA Enters CBT On May 18th
KOG Games, developers of Elsword, have announced that their cross-genre MOBA HeroWarz will enter Closed Beta Testing on May 18th. According to the team, the game features RPG elements and in-depth story line, character progression, PvP and more.