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Trials of Ascension: Combat Demo Video Released

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:23 AM PDT

Combat Demo Video Released

The Trials of Ascension team has sent word that it has posted a brand new video. In it, fans get a good look at the game via a combat demo utilizing what is called the "multi-motion action system". Developers also give fans an update on the progress being made in the technical demo being prepared.

The World 2: New Bosses Spotted on Steam Page

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:29 AM PDT

New Bosses Spotted on Steam Page

The World 2 developers have been busy giving fans new information about the forthcoming title. The World 2's Steam Greenlight page has been updated with two new profiles of in-game bosses: Mecha-Rex and Clyde the Butcher.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Everything You Need to Know About Your Stronghold

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 02:38 AM PDT

Everything You Need to Know About Your Stronghold

Bioware has published a new and extensive new developer blog on the Star Wars: The Old Republic site that gives players tons of new information about Galactic Strongholds. The digital expansion of the same name will give players a chance to own a piece of the game with their personal "bastion of military might and personal luxury". Players will find out more about how the stronghold is acquired, how various aspects are unlocked and much more.

Elder Scrolls Online: The Road Ahead - Armor Dye, Balance, Veteran Rewards & More

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 03:15 AM PDT

The Road Ahead - Armor Dye, Balance, Veteran Rewards & More

The latest "Road Ahead" blog has been posted by Matt Firor on the official Elder Scrolls Online site. In it, details are revealed about several key features and systems that the team is working on in preparation for eventual release into the game. Included are class balance issues, the revamped Veteran Rank System, ESO's presence at this year's Quake*Con, guild enhancements, itemization, armor dyes and more.

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online: Recharged Update Ignites Player Base

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:47 PM PDT

Recharged Update Ignites Player Base

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online has been updated with the "Recharged" patch. Recharged brings new starter heroes, quests, missions and more into the game. To get the community excited, the team has released a brand new video. Check it out before heading to the Marvel Super Hero Squad Online site to start playing!

EverQuest Next: Reminder - Beta Sign Ups Active In Case You Missed It

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 03:28 PM PDT

Reminder - Beta Sign Ups Active In Case You Missed It

Sony Online Entertainment has activated a beta registration reminder for EverQuest Next via the game's Facebook page. This leads to speculation that we will find out much more about the title during next month's SOE Live. EverQuest Next has been largely shrouded in mystery since its announcement and been overshadowed by its compatriot, Landmark.

Black Gold Online: First Impressions - Seems We've Been Here Before

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:11 AM PDT

First Impressions - Seems We

Steampunk has been an obsession of gamers for a long time, but it's criminally underrepresented in most MMORPGs. Snail Games aimed to partially alleviate that concern by smashing both steampunk and fantasy flavors together into one massive and varied free-to-play MMORPG called Black Gold Online. BGO has a lot in common with one of its developers other titles, Age of Wushu, both in terms of visuals, mechanics, and underlying systems.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: Single-Player Module, Naxxramas, Priced

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 02:12 PM PDT

Single-Player Module, Naxxramas, Priced

Fans of Hearthstone and those looking forward to more about the single player "Naxxramas" campaign, will be interested to note the price breakdown. The full Curse of Naxxramas campaign (all five wings), can be purchased for $24.99 or for $6.99 per wing (with certain discounts based on other wings already owned). Player will also be able to purchase wings of Naxxramas with in-game gold. Check out the image below for the full price breakdown.

Gloria Victis: Jog Grochowski Talks Crafting & the Medieval Sandbox

Posted: 06 Jul 2014 06:46 PM PDT

Jog Grochowski Talks Crafting & the Medieval Sandbox

Gloria Victis is setting out to carve a niche in the online gaming world with its innovative systems including a medieval setting and a true sandbox crafting experience. We caught up to Gloria Victis's Jog Grochowski to talk about the game, those aspects and much more.

General: Battleborn Announced: Like League of Legends...with Guns!

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 11:41 AM PDT

Battleborn Announced: Like League of Legends...with Guns!

The creative minds behind Borderlands 2 have announced a new hybrid-shooter MOBA called Battleborn. The game is said to include cross-genre elements and is best summed up in a Tweet by Randy Pitchford.

General: Two Interesting Developments

Posted: 06 Jul 2014 06:35 PM PDT

Two Interesting Developments

Although the month or two after E3 can sometimes be slower than usual in terms of news, there was still quite a bit going on in the MMOG space over the past couple of weeks. A number of items caught my attention over this span. The top two, both involving potentially intriguing changes, were Perfect World's latest western acquisition and the departure of Blizzard's Chief Creative Officer.

The Secret World: Two Years of TSW

Posted: 06 Jul 2014 06:29 PM PDT

Two Years of TSW

Two years of The Secret World. It hardly seems true. Though it is still a baby next to its Funcom brothers Age of Conan and Anarchy Online The Secret World has certainly had an exciting life so far. We've faced the end of the world while cowering in our basement, there has been controversy, there has been terror, there has been joy, and artists have been given freedom to run wild. All of this happening while the MMO is still learning to walk.

Elder Scrolls Online: The Good Within Blood Drive Announced for Quake*Con 2014

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:51 AM PDT

The Good Within Blood Drive Announced for Quake*Con 2014

Bethesda Softworks has announced that it will be sponsoring "The Good Within Blood Drive" in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event will take place during Quake*Con 2014 to be held in Dallas, Texas on July 18th and 19th.

Elite: Dangerous: Combat Build Released for Beta Backers

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:27 AM PDT

Combat Build Released for Beta Backers

Elite Dangerous beta backers will be able to access a combat build of the game as of today. Anyone who has already preordered the multiplayer beta and anyone who backs the game prior to July 29th will be able to download and play this single player module immediately. The multiplayer beta is currently priced at $75 USD.

Fortnite: Still Going Strong as New Visuals Prove

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:21 AM PDT

Still Going Strong as New Visuals Prove

The Fortnite team is ready to take the wraps off a series of new visuals and a new gameplay video to show that development in one of the more interesting titles currently in the works is still an ongoing process. To sum up what Fortnite is, a quote from a fantastic PR notification says it perfectly: "TL;DR: Build forts. Co-op. Kill monsters. Find stuff. Craft stuff. Huge procedural worlds. Save the day. Bacon."

General: Hand of Fate Arrives on Steam Early Access

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:08 AM PDT

Hand of Fate Arrives on Steam Early Access

Hand of Fate, a collectible card RPG, has arrived on Steam for Early Access. Players can get started playing one of the more intriguing titles to arrive this year and get a chance to build a deck for an endless series of quests. Hand of Fate will be released for PS4 in late 2014 and on PS Vita in early 2015.

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