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After The Division 2 players found a poster at the Lincoln Center in the game that seemed to be hinting at a Viking-themed Assassin’s Creed, the rumor mill has spun up again with leaked screens and information about what’s being called Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok. As with Odyssey, the game will have a focus on ship-based raiding and looting in the seas from the North Atlantic to the English Channel.
Those looking for MMO action on the go may be interested in the upcoming release of Talion. The game will be coming out on May 28th from developer Gamevil and is said to feature “massive 20 vs 20 battles throughout a vast and expansive open world”. Interested players can pre-register in order to receive some free goodies once the game launches.
Contrary to reports last month that Disney may have expressed interested in buying Nexon, a second report from South Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo calls that into question. An official “well-versed in the sale of Nexon” told the publication that, while Kim Jung-ju had approached Disney officials, the offer was refused. According to the article, Kim Jung-ju may also be interested in approaching other Western companies including Amazon.
After months of silence, the Destiny’s Sword blog has come back to life with an introductory post to provide readers with a first-look at what developers believe is “a forward-looking, genre-altering MMO”. Destiny’s Sword combines a normal combat oriented mission style with a unique twist that involves the well-being of the characters. “The life of a combatant takes its toll over time and even the most hardened fighter needs time to recharge.” the post reads.
Activision-Blizzard has released its Q1 2019 financial results and have beaten expectations. The company projected $1.715 billion in revenue and achieved $1.825B, though that number is significantly lower than Q1 2018 that saw nearly $2B brought in. ATVI suggested that the strong performance came at the hands of its core franchises including Overwatch League business operations and the sale of five teams to cities participating in the Call of Duty city-based league.
The second in a series of articles and videos designed to introduce fans to the clans in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has arrived, this time centered on the Brujah. This group is the first full-blood Vampire clan and is considered to be filled with “rebels and firestarters who favor brute strength and celebrate the raw power of their bloodline”.
In the first in a series of blog posts on the Ashes of Oahu site, the development team reveals what players can expect when the game launches. The series begins with “What is Ashes of Oahu” and introduces readers to the basic elements of the game, some of its unique lore and what makes it different than other RPGs on the market. Subsequent articles will “deep dive” into specific topics and features.
The day has finally come and Valve has released concrete details on their hotly anticipated virtual reality headset. It’s been three years since the HTC Vive hit the market and we have confirmation that the company’s first completely in-house HMD will open for pre-orders tomorrow, May 1st will begin shipping on July 1st.
If you’re looking for fast-paced action combat in a distinctly anime setting, you may want to check out KOG Games’ KurtzPel that has just entered Steam Early Access. Players can check out the game for free or can purchase a Founder’s Packs that include a number of in-game items. The game features both a robust storyline as well as a variety of PvP activities.
On May 17th, Eden Rising will be launched into full retail release with both a free-to-play and a paid option. The Explorer Edition is the F2P version, while the Ascendant Edition is a paid version that contains an additional four zones, all sieges, armor dyes and “access to increased server benefits”. Neither version will feature microtransactions of any type.