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Path of Exile: Graphic Novel Series Announced

Posted: 10 Jul 2014 07:19 AM PDT

Graphic Novel Series Announced

Grinding Gear Games has partnered with Dynamite Entertainment and announced a new four-issue series of graphic novels based on the lore behind Path of Exile. Of keen interest to fans is the fact that the series will reveal information about an as-yet-unannounced expansion. The first of the series is expected to debut later this summer.

Guild Wars 2: ArenaNet Amasses 3.8M Sales in China

Posted: 10 Jul 2014 07:02 AM PDT

ArenaNet Amasses 3.8M Sales in China

According to a report at GamesIndustry.biz, ArenaNet has sold 3.8 million copies of Guild Wars 2 in China, surpassing the total sales for the rest of the world. Guild Wars 2 has amassed these sales in just over two months since the game's release in China.

Elder Scrolls Online: Update 3 Previewed in New Video

Posted: 10 Jul 2014 06:12 AM PDT

Update 3 Previewed in New Video

The Elder Scrolls Online team has released a new video to show off some of what players can expect when Update 3 is deployed to the game. Update 3 is expected to hit live service in early August and will bring with it a host of bug fixes and systems enhancements as well as armor dyes, tabards and other ways to customize characters. See all that's in store in the video and let us know what you think in the comments.

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Live Twitch AMA on July 11th

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:33 PM PDT

Live Twitch AMA on July 11th

Behaviour Interactive developers will be on hand on the Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade Twitch channel on Friday, July 11th for an AMA with fans of the forthcoming title. Check the details below to make sure you can be there!

Guild Wars 2: Points of Interest Volume 2 Starring Bill Murphy!

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:15 PM PDT

Points of Interest Volume 2 Starring Bill Murphy!

In case you missed the announcement just beneath this one, the Guild Wars 2 team has released the second episode of Points of Interest. Of particular note is the appearance of our own Bill Murphy to talk about future episodes of Points of Interest. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Guild Wars 2: Points of Interest Live - What's going on in Dry Top?

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 10:44 AM PDT

Points of Interest Live - What

ArenaNet continues the brand new Guild Wars 2 Points of Interest livestream show next week, with our own Bill Murphy making a guest appearance. Why, you might ask? Read on, fearless reader.

General: Perfect World's Arc Client

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 09:22 AM PDT

Perfect World

This past week we spoke to Mark Hill over at Perfect World about their new ARC game platform. As many companies are now harnessing the power of their large communities, Perfect World is hosting their series of games on a single platform for users. Mark gave us some details on the new ARC platform and how players will be able to access games much faster and explore Perfect World's free to play market in a quick and easy way.

Continent of the Ninth Seal: Advanced Mystic Class Launched

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 04:34 AM PDT

Advanced Mystic Class Launched

Mystics in Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) have a new advanced class to enjoy thanks to the arrival of the Erta. According to the site, Erta are aerial jugglers with quick reflexes and the ability to score quick, powerful melee attacks on the unsuspecting.

Elder Scrolls Online: Veteran Rank Changes Unifying the Game at What Cost?

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 04:13 PM PDT

Veteran Rank Changes Unifying the Game at What Cost?

ZeniMax published a post late last week saying it planned to make a series of changes to Veteran Rank content. Those changes, which began rolling out this week, were indicative of what the studio called a desire to listen to the feedback people had been giving and gauge just where the community had been on the matter of Veteran Rank content. After listening, there were several key points.

Dragon Nest: Hardcore Mode Introduced to Challenge the Elite

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:37 AM PDT

Hardcore Mode Introduced to Challenge the Elite

Shanda Games has announced that a new hardcore Desert Dragon Nest mode has been introduced into the EU version of the game. In hardcore mode, players will have to battle through all stage bosses and the dragon itself within a forty-minute time frame. In addition, the team has overhauled several character classes paving the way, according to developers, for future character builds.

Dragon Age: Inquisition: The Hinterlands E3 Demo Video Released

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 10:16 AM PDT

The Hinterlands E3 Demo Video Released

During last month's E3 convention, Bioware showed a fantastic demo of Dragon Age: Inquisition that featured game play in a zone called The Hinterlands. The team has released a "wrap report" video based on that demo, a stunning 16-minutes of game play narrated by Mike Laidlaw. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Infinite Crisis: New Player Experience & Balance to Be Addressed

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:22 AM PDT

New Player Experience & Balance to Be Addressed

The latest Infinite Crisis Letter from the Creative Director letter has been published on the game's forum. In it, Cardell "Annuvin" Kerr lays out the team's plans for the upcoming months. After warm thanks to the community for their input during IC's beta, Kerr discusses what the future holds for the new player experience and how the team is actively working to address game balance.

Boot Hill Heroes: A Special Experience for RPG Players

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 09:09 AM PDT

A Special Experience for RPG Players

Over the last decade, turn-based battlers seemed to fall out of style. RPG developers moved further and further from their roots, adding in layers of complexity; paradigm shifts, action-combat, dynamic combos - answers to questions many gamers had never asked. Boot Hill Heroes couldn't have come along at a better time.

Lord of the Rings Online: Update 14: Path of the Dead to Arrive July 14th

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:01 AM PDT

Update 14: Path of the Dead to Arrive July 14th

The next major Lord of the Rings Online content update is scheduled to hit live service on July 14th. The update brings huge additions to the game including a level cap increase to 100, three new regions to explore and slotted armor / essence system. The Path of the Dead update is free to VIP subscribers or can be purchased for 795 Turbine Points by free players.

Marvel Heroes 2015: An Omega Level MMOARPG

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 01:01 AM PDT

An Omega Level MMOARPG

Marvel Heroes launched last year in a decidedly less than superheroic state. The game shared many qualities found in the various ARPGs that have come onto the scene since Gazillion CEO David Brevik essentially created the point-and-click ARPG genre with Diablo in 1996.

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