Firaxis is blowing the lid off of XCOM 2 in a big way with media coverage cropping up all over today. Of all the eye-popping goodness afloat, none is better than Eurogamer’s hour-long gameplay video and interview with Garth DeAngelis in the background. It’s definitely something fans of the series will want to see to get stoked for the February 2016 release of one of the most keenly anticipated tactical RPGs coming next year.
General: The Daily Quest: Which Classic Console RPGs Do You Want?
At PSX this past weekend Sony announced that it will start releasing classic PS2 games digitally for the PS4. Now that Sony and Microsoft are bringing back classic games from previous console generations to the PS4 and Xbox One which games would you like to see show back up in 2016?
General: Unlock the Power of The Force in Star Wars: Uprising
Kabam RPG ‘s latest update to mobile ARPG Star Wars: Uprising adds The Force and lightsabers to the game. We sat down with Kabam RPG’s Daniel Erickson to learn more and find out what else has been going on since the game’s launch in September.
General: Warhammer 40K: Dark Nexus Arena Early Access Begins
Warhammer 40K: Dark Nexus Arena seeks to expand the MOBA genre with its setting and the addition of shooter mechanics to give it a unique flavor. Today marks the beginning of Early Access on Steam and comes complete with a new game mode and the Lynchguard character, a Veteran from the Necrons.
General: Bethesda Game Studios Opens New Office in Montreal
Bethesda is expanding its offices with a new location opening in Montreal that will be integral to expanding development on console, mobile and PC games. A staff of forty is already in place with specific talents in console and mobile gaming.
General: The Daily Quest: How to MMO Developers Cater to All?
We’ve all heard it before – maybe even uttered some of it ourselves: “PvP ruins PvE!” “5% of the game’s population are hardcore raiders and they determine how content is added!” “PvE ruins PvP!”
Each group only hears one thing: “Waaaah!”
General: The Secret World Vets Form New Studio, Announce ‘Rokh’
Darewise Entertainment has announced that it is working in partnership with Nvizzio, a studio founded by several veterans of The Secret World. The first project being developed is “Rokh”, a survival title set on Mars in the future. Cooperative social and economic dynamics between players will be key to overcoming harsh odds.
General: SteelSeries Siberia 200 Headset Review
Today I had the pleasure of testing out the SteelSeries Siberia 200 Gaming Headset. After opening the box and getting out the goods, the first PRO right off the bat was the Headset itself. I felt like I was holding a cloud, it’s incredibly light and also aesthetically pleasing ie. It has good looks… In terms of addons and accessories, the headset did come with a mic splitter which is good for travel and allows for 2 people to watch a movie on 1 device with 2 pairs of headphones.
General: The Surprise Files: Pirate-Themed Tempest Launches on Steam
From the “we didn’t see that one coming” files, we’ve learned that a new pirate-themed RPG has launched on early access on Steam. Called “Tempest”, the game, according to developers, is focused on the best part of pirate life, namely sea battles. The game features ship customization from the color of the flag and sails, ship’s hull, figurehead and more. And what pirate ship would be complete without a bristling arsenal of cannons, flame throwers, and mortars, to name a few?
General: Holiday Sweeps Update!
MMORPG.com has just added 25 new prizes to our 2015 Holiday Cheer Sweepstakes event! Broadword Online Games was generous enough to give 25 game time access codes for Dark Age of Camelot with a total value of over $700! Enter to win now for a chance at more than 300 prizes worth thousands of dollars!