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Dark Souls II: PC Version 'Weeks, Not Months" After Consoles

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 01:53 AM PST

PC Version

In an interview with DigitalSpy.com, producer Takeshi Miyazoe has reconfirmed Namco Bandai's hope that the PC version of Dark Souls II will be out within "weeks, not months" of the console release. Miyazoe indicated that extra time for the PC version is needed to fine tune specific features like resolution and key mapping. Namco Bandai has acknowledged that the original Dark Souls' port to PC was somewhat "rocky".

Destiny: Shrike Personal Transport Design Notes

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 02:04 AM PST

Shrike Personal Transport Design Notes

The Destiny site has been updated with a new developer post to detail the personal transport vehicle, the Shrike. The Shrike resembles a motorcycle without wheels, similar in style to the speeder used in Star Wars movies.

EverQuest Next: Landmark: Alpha Update Includes Fixes, New Building Materials

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 01:59 AM PST

Alpha Update Includes Fixes, New Building Materials

The alpha patch notes for EverQuest Next: Landmark have been posted on the official forums. The lengthy list includes key bug fixes and the news that additional building materials have been added to the game to give players more variety in construction.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen: "We Are NOT Giving Up On KickStarter By Any Means"

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 06:18 PM PST

"We Are NOT Giving Up On KickStarter By Any Means"

A new post has cropped up on the Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Facebook page that reassures KickStarter backers that the team has categorically not given up on the process and that, fully funded or not via KS, there is a plan in the works for other sources of revenue to bring Brad McQuaid's vision to fruition.

Rift: Golden Age of Dimensions Dawns

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 02:51 PM PST

Golden Age of Dimensions Dawns

The Rift v2.6, "Dream Weaver" update is now live across all servers. The update brings the new Dream Weaver profession into the game, a profession that allows crafters to make Dimension-specific items. Dimensions are Rift's version of housing. In addition, the Valentine's themed "Love-Bug" event has also rolled out.

General: Progress Made to End 38 Studios Litigation

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 02:44 PM PST

Progress Made to End 38 Studios Litigation

The Rhode Island State House of Representatives has pass a bill that will stop the ability for more lawsuits to be filed against Curt Schilling et al with regard to the default on a loan granted by the state. Under the terms of the bill, defendants and co-defendants would be shielded from further prosecution that would ostensibly encourage the settlement of existing litigation. A similar bill passed by the RI Senate, with the bill now moving to the governor for approval.

Lord of the Rings Online: Turbine Enters Another Round of Lay-Offs

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 02:37 PM PST

Turbine Enters Another Round of Lay-Offs

Gamasutra is reporting that Turbine has entered another round of lay offs at the Warner Bros. Interactive owned and operated games studio. There is no indication which teams were affected, specifically whether or not Lord of the Rings Online development staff has been let go. According to the report, Gamasutra is reaching out to Warner Bros. for more specific information.

Camelot Unchained: On Stretch Goals & Crowd Funding

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 02:31 PM PST

On Stretch Goals & Crowd Funding

Mark Jacobs has penned an interesting post on the Camelot Unchained site that speaks to the recent KickStarter (and other crowd-funding plans) trend to continue adding "stretch goals" to the project as the funding pool grows past the original amount required. His bottom line is KISS: Keep It Simple, Silly.

Elsword: Wedding System Added to the Game

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:31 AM PST

Wedding System Added to the Game

Elsword players can now take advantage of the newly-added wedding system that has arrived with the latest update. After the wedding, players will receive various in-game buffs, effects, skills and even anniversary presents.

Shroud of the Avatar: Puffy Shirts & a Duel

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:27 AM PST

Puffy Shirts & a Duel

Shroud of the Avatar backers and fans will want to help the team achieve the $3.25 million dollar mark in order to witness a fencing duel, complete with puffy shirts, between none other than Lord British and Darkstarr themselves. The details of the challenge were posted recently on the official SotA site.

Elder Scrolls Online: ESO: It’s The Little Things

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 09:51 PM PST

ESO: It

Last week, the press was finally given an opportunity to weigh in on The Elder Scrolls Online with a torrent of previews that flooded the interwebs. The response was decidedly mixed overall, but personally, I can say I'm a fan of what I've played so far. Even after putting in time for my previews, I played quite a bit more of ESO over this past weekend and I found myself consistently surprised at all the little things that added up to make an experience I was already enjoying even better.

Blade Hunter: Taking the Best & Worst of Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups

Posted: 10 Feb 2014 04:10 PM PST

Taking the Best & Worst of Side-Scrolling Beat

Blade Hunter is a browser-based MMORPG that taps into ancient mechanics but brings them into the modern era by introducing many of the standard systems of MMORPGs today. Reality Squared Games is taking a crack at it this time around, and I'm keen to dive in and find out if these two genres can be combined to create something even greater than the sum of its parts.

Eldevin: Now with WASD Movement

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 07:18 AM PST

Now with WASD Movement

Hunted Cow has sent word that the latest update has been deployed to Eldevin. Most notably, and in response to player feedback, the team has added WASD movement support to the game. In addition, crafting system improvements have been made, new legendary bosses have been added and new items with random properties have all been added as well.

General: Infinite Crisis: Star Sapphire Joins the Line Up

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 07:13 AM PST

Infinite Crisis: Star Sapphire Joins the Line Up

Star Sapphire is the latest DC Universe character to join up for Infinite Crisis, the forthcoming MOBA in development by Turbine. To celebrate the announcement of Star Sapphire's arrival, the team has released a new trailer to show off of powers and game play. Check it out and then head to the Infinite Crisis site to sign up for closed beta testing.

General: LOTRO, Wizard101 & Guild Wars Join MMO Hall of Fame

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 07:05 AM PST

LOTRO, Wizard101 & Guild Wars Join MMO Hall of Fame

The third annual MMO Hall of Fame inductees have been named. This year, Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars and Wizard101 will join the likes of World of Warcraft, Ultima Online, Runescape and Asheron's Call, among others.
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