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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Heavensward Review in Progress #2

Posted: 02 Jul 2015 03:26 AM PDT

Heavensward Review in Progress #2

Last week I talked about the lead up to actually being able to set foot into Heavensward. This week I'm going to take a look at some of the other peripheral features that surround that game as well as examine one of the new jobs that have made their way into the game. I'll save the next two jobs for future installments of this series. I'll still keep this review spoiler free until next week. Even then I'll keep them to a minimum and clearly label them.

Skyforge: Open Beta to Kick Off on July 16th

Posted: 02 Jul 2015 07:45 AM PDT

Open Beta to Kick Off on July 16th

Obsidian Entertainment, the Allods team and My.com have announced that the Skyforge open beta will begin on Thursday, July 16th. Players logging in during the first week of OBT will earn a free Mechanic Costume that will be rewarded after July 24th. The team also promises regular updates and added features as the OBT progresses. Check out the announcement trailer below.

Echo of Soul: Too Much Echo, Not Enough Soul

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 07:23 PM PDT

Too Much Echo, Not Enough Soul

I have no problem eating Honey Nut Spins®, the knock-off version of Honey Nut Cheerios®. You can pick them up at your local Walmart for at least 25 cents less than the real thing in most cases. But you will notice every few bites that some of the "Spins" are hard enough to break a tooth. They're also smaller somehow, less puffed with air. And the flavor is good, just not great.

Lego Minifigures Online: Something For Everyone to Love

Posted: 02 Jul 2015 06:21 AM PDT

Something For Everyone to Love

When you think of Funcom, you probably think of dark, immersive stories and gameplay that is more adult-oriented, which is why LEGO Minifigures Online might have come as a surprise. The game, which saw its original free to play release last fall, is relaunching as a buy to play game today after many changes and polish.

World of Warships: Global Open Beta Begins

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 05:18 PM PDT

Global Open Beta Begins

Wargaming has announced that the global open beta for World of Warships is now underway. Over 400,000 players took part in the closed beta testing and now it's time to unleash the game on even more captains. The OBT will feature ten new maps, four vessel classes and much more.

Guild Wars 2: Super Adventure Box on Hiatus for Now

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 05:11 PM PDT

Super Adventure Box on Hiatus for Now

Bog Otter caught an interesting tidbit posted by Colin Johanson that may be a bit disappointing for Guild Wars 2 fans. According to the post, the popular Super Adventure Box events may not return in the near term due to a reallocation of resources. Of course, never say never, but, for now, it seems they are on vacation.

General: Daybreak Game Company Announces G.I.R.L. Scholarship Winners

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 04:42 PM PDT

Daybreak Game Company Announces G.I.R.L. Scholarship Winners

Daybreak Game Company, formerly Sony Online Entertainment, has announced the annual recipients of the G.I.R.L. Scholarship award. The pair are already hard at work at DGC, participating in a summer internship program.

TERA: Go Berserk on July 7th

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 04:36 PM PDT

Go Berserk on July 7th

A new micro-site has cropped up on the TERA main site that tells players that July 7th is a day to "go berserk". Berserkers are getting some love in the new update with new tier seven gear, new skills specifically for tanks, and much more.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: The Singleplayer MMO Cometh

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 11:08 PM PDT

The Singleplayer MMO Cometh

Knights of the Fallen Empire signals a big change for SWTOR. This doesn't mean that BioWare will be leaving out the "MMO bits" as it calls them, but it's clear that things are changing. I still fully expect there to be new raids, flashpoints, and warzones, but these items appear to be sidelined in favor of a renewed focus on story.

ARK: Survival Evolved: Mac & Linux Early Access Clients Now Available

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 12:55 PM PDT

Mac & Linux Early Access Clients Now Available

Mac and Linux fans of ARK: Survival Evolved will be pleased to hear that both system operating systems are now available via Steam. All Early Access players will be able to take part in the game via a seamless system that allows for a cross-platform experience.

Sword Coast Legends: Live Stream to Focus on Dungeon Master Tools

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 12:44 PM PDT

Live Stream to Focus on Dungeon Master Tools

The Sword Coast Legends team will be hosing a brand new live stream on Thursday, July 2nd at 12:00 Pacific / 3:00 Eastern. The stream will take a look at the recent E3 demo that includes a fantastic preview of the included dungeon master tools.

The Secret World: Celebrating Its 3rd Anniversary, Man

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 11:38 AM PDT

Celebrating Its 3rd Anniversary, Man

Funcom has unveiled the third anniversary event boons and bonuses for The Secret World. Players will be able to score event bags that can include new hippie outfits or a Mythos Machine Motorcycle. Bohemian Bags also drop that can include a Bohemian Party Sack that gives up to 20 players surrounding the one opening it a special prize.

Camelot Unchained: Here Be Dragons

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 02:16 PM PDT

Here Be Dragons

Much like stealth most MMOers seem to have no middle ground when it comes to dragons. We seem to either love them or hate them. If you think they are an example of trite MMO tropes or if you think no fantasy MMO is complete without them, I ask you this, what are they doing in Camelot Unchained? Before we can get to that we need some background so let's see if there are any clues hidden in what we know about them already.

Neverwinter: New Dev Blog Shows Creative Process

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 11:28 AM PDT

New Dev Blog Shows Creative Process

The latest Neverwinter developer blog is an interesting one for those who enjoy the "how to" type article. In this post, Senior Character Artist Jonathan Nascone discusses how a creature goes from concept art, to modeling to animation to rigging, to texturing and, finally, to inclusion in the game. It's really a fun read for both creative types and for those who love the creative process.

Cabal 2: Review in Progress

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 07:36 AM PDT

Review in Progress

Following up to the cult classic Cabal, Cabal 2 is a new free to play MMORPG jumping into open beta on July 2nd. While I've never played the original, I was definitely excited to jump in and see what all the buzz was about. What I've seen in my first handful of hours, however, is nothing but a depressingly boring game without a shred of originality.
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