Master X Master is the latest entry into the MOBA market for NCSoft. The game separates itself from the classic MOBA design by working a very strong action RPG style into its build. Players will not only be able to compete in matches, but also play through scenarios in co-op mode. Adding these two mechanics into a fresh MOBA design along with fun characters from NCSoft classics like Guild Wars and Blade & Soul, and you have a new direction in the MOBA genre.
General: Multiplatform Livelock Top-Down Co-op Shooter Announced
Perfect World Entertainment has revealed more specific information about its next title, Livelock. Originally developed as a cooperative ARPG called World War Machine, Livelock is being released by PWE as a top-down cooperative shooter for PC, XBox One and PC. The release will take place in 2016 with all platforms to arrive simultaneously.
General: Smedley & Team Cancel Hero’s Song KickStarter
John Smedley and team have sent word that the KickStarter initiative to fund Hero’s Song has been cancelled. According to the KS update, the team realized that the trend in acquiring nearly $800,000 to complete Hero’s Song was too low and that the goal was not going to be met.
General: Final Fantasy Explorers: Eidolon Hunter – Continuing to Push the Boundaries
Explorers continues to push boundaries in the Final Fantasy franchise. This entry takes the series in a new direction hunting Eidolons on the go with the Nintendo 3DS.
General: Livelock? What is Perfect World Up To?
Perfect World Entertainment’s PR is hinting around about a new game set to be revealed in the next 24-hours. Linked to the tease is a new Twitter account called @PlayLivelock.
General: Sega Announces Valkyria Chronicles Remastered for PS4
PlayStation 4 players will want to take note of Sega’s announcement earlier today that tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles Remastered is set to hit PlayStation 4 in Spring 2016.
General: Nexon Introduces Riders of Icarus
Nexon has revealed the first information about its forthcoming Riders of Icarus, a forthcoming free-to-play MMO that will allow players participate in aerial combat. Players will be able to fly on mounts as diverse as bears to fire-breathing dragons. Combat will take place on land and in the air.
General: Tales of Symphonia Arriving on Steam Next Week
Fans of JRPGs will be happy to hear that Namco Bandai is releasing the classic game, Tales of Symphonia, on Steam on February 1st, though some reports are saying February 2nd. The game features eighty hours of game play and real-time battles. Pricing is not yet announced, so you’ll have to wait until February 1st to find out.
General: Blade: Sword of Elysion Arrives for Android
Android mobile gamers looking for an ARPG have a new entry into the market with the release of Blade: Sword of Elysion. Blade is powered by the Unreal Engine and allows players to game cooperatively or take part in PvP challenges across both Android and iOS devices.
General: Bounty Gamers – What Are You Willing to Pay for Help?
A new site is now available called Bounty Gamers that, as the name implies, allows an exchange of real world dollars for assistance with troublesome parts of games. Players post bounties for the service required, such as getting through the newest WoW raid or assistance beating a troublesome part of a game.