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Dying Light: New Trailer Reveals the Story Behind The Following

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 07:21 AM PST

Dying Light will be expanding in February 2016 with the release of The Following. Techland has unveiled the story behind The Following with a new trailer that sees the survivors of the original campaign facing a new threat.

WildStar: Protostar Gala Winterfest Begins

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 07:14 AM PST

WildStar players in a festive mood will want to check into the game today as the Protostar Gala Winterfest hass officially commenced. Players will find new activities, festive costumes and furniture, daily quests and much more as well as 'screaming deals' on game shop items. To celebrate the big day, Carbine has released a great new video. See what you think!

General: HYPE ALERT - New Open World Star Wars RPG (Mostly) Announced

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 06:46 AM PST

Visceral Games has all but announced that it is ramping up work on a new open world RPG set in the Star Wars universe. Former Assassin's Creed producer Jade Raymond is joined by Uncharted writer Amy Hennig, a star-power pair that is sure to generate huge hype for the game. The news was discovered by GeekNation.com via an ad placed on the EA/Visceral site.

World of Warcraft: New Video Shows Off View Distance Changes in Legion

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 06:15 AM PST

An intrepid World of Warcraft user has made a brand new video to compare the differences in view distance between Warlords of Draenor, currently the live version, and the upcoming Legion expansion. Check it out. For a decade plus old game, it's pretty impressive.

General: The Best (Non-MMO) Star Wars Games of All Time

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 12:05 AM PST

The release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is upon us and we can imagine that many of you out there are going to be hankering for some fun Star Wars gaming once you've left the theater. Unfortunately, there's been a dearth of good Star Wars games for a while now, but there are some excellent classics we feel you should check out (or re-visit).

Hero Zero: Launch Day Arrives on Nukatu.com Games Portal

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 06:06 AM PST

Nutaku.com has announced that it has launched a new title in the super-hero themed RPG "Hero Zero". Hero Zero is a free-to-play browser title with over 22M registered players.

Runescape: Franchise Events Throughout 2016 Celebrate 15th Anniversary

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 03:37 AM PST

Jagex has announced a slate of activities to take place during 2016 in celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of Runescape. Events will take place in Runescape, Old School Runescape and Chronicles: Runescape Legends. The game's original founders, Andrew and Paul Gower, will be returning as guest designers on a Gower Quest in the original game that will bring events in play since 2013 to a close.

General: MapleStory 2 (KR) Rune Blader Trailer

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 02:24 AM PST

Nexon has released a new trailer to showcase the Rune Blader from MapleStory 2. Rune Bladers, as might be expected, slice and dice their way through enemies with a sword and elemental attacks.

Sword Coast Legends: Try It for Free This Weekend on Steam

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 02:08 AM PST

Fans of Wizards of the Coast and D&D who have yet to try out Sword Coast Legends can do so for free this weekend. SCL will be free to play beginning at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern on Thursday, December 17th and will run through December 22nd. During that same time frame, folks looking to purchase Sword Coast Legends can do so for $19.99.

Black Desert Online: First Closed Beta Event Goes Live

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 01:53 AM PST

One of the games that EU/NA players are most looking forward to playing as 2016 looms on the horizon is Black Desert Online. Today is a big day for fans as it marks the commencement of the first round of closed beta testing. The Black Desert CBT is now live and lucky holders of keys can now log in and try it out for themselves.

DOTA 2: Arc Warden the Centerpiece of the Balace of Power Update

Posted: 14 Dec 2015 05:24 PM PST

The Arc Warden has made his way into DOTA 2 along with the Balance of Power update. The Arc Warden is one of two characters from the original DOTA to make it into the sequel. Arc Wardens attack by manipulating energy that can both buff friendlies and cause damage to enemies.

Trove: Rift-Inspired Chloromancer Breezes Into Game

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 03:54 PM PST

Trove players with a love of Trion's Rift will be happy to hear that a new playable class has joined the game: The Chloromancer. This child of nature attacks with Leafy Lasher, a time bomb that damages all enemies in the vicinity; Blooming Pollinator that heals party members and more.

General: Survarium Bandit Set Giveaway!

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 02:59 PM PST

MMORPG.com has been given gift keys for Survarium that will give players the Bandit Set. Get a unique UZI Hurricane submachine gun, Bandit pants and jacket and join the fight!With this equipment you will be well protected from the dangers of the New World and you'll definitely stand out among other survivors! Premium equipment from the Bandit Set increases reputation gain towards Black Market (+20%) and increases your income per battle (+25%). Get your key now!

ARK: Survival Evolved: XBox One Version to Feature Local Split Screen Coop

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 01:24 PM PST

Studio Wildcard has announced that the XBox One version of ARK: Survival Evolved will feature local split screen cooperative action. It won't, however, be available for tomorrow's release but will be patched into the game in early 2016.

General: The MSI GE72 Apache Pro Laptop

Posted: 13 Dec 2015 04:55 PM PST

Laptops and desktops are different to review, we have to put them through their paces like we would any machine, and then we must return them to the manufacturer because they cost a lot. I won't be returning the MSI GE72 Apache Pro, though. I'm keeping this baby, and paying MSI whatever they're asking. It's been that pleasurable of a machine to use, and one I'm all too inclined to keep using for the next couple of years.

World of Warcraft: No More Legion Spoilers Until After the Holidays

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 11:18 AM PST

Blizzard will hit the lights and power down the World of Warcraft: Legion alpha beginning Monday, December 21st until after the holidays. It seems that even Demon Hunters and busy data-miners need some time off with friends and family. According to the official site, the alpha will return in January.

Heroes of the Storm: Heroes Gather for One Festive Eve - Gift of Winter Veil

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 11:03 AM PST

Blizzard has put out a fun new video in celebration of the season for Heroes of the Storm. Winter Veil has arrived in the Nexus and Great Father Winter has decreed that fighting must stop for this one big night....complete with festive new looks. Check it out and be merry!

Guild Wars 2: Collector's Edition Vinyl Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 10:38 AM PST

ArenaNet and iam8bit have announced that a physical edition of the Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns soundtrack is now available for pre-order. Fans also will receive a digital edition of the soundtrack to double the listening pleasure.

EVE Online: Chronicles of a New Eden - The Power of Community

Posted: 14 Dec 2015 03:25 PM PST

There is a huge discussion to be had with regards to EVE Online and the way it treats new pilots. I've touched on that discussion at certain points in the past, either relaying my own experiences with EVE, talking to pilots who went from nobodies to some of the biggest players in the game, and more.

General: Worlds Adrift Playtest Stream is Live Right Now!

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 09:47 AM PST

Bossa Studios has sent word that the development team is on hand right now to show off game play in Worlds Adrift. In addition to seeing how the game plays, the team is utilizing free camera to show off how players are experiencing the game.

Elder Scrolls Online: Player Housing - It's More Than Story

Posted: 14 Dec 2015 03:20 PM PST

The Elder Scrolls Online has been given the MMORPG award for Best MMORPG of 2015 and rightfully so. ESO strives where other games are beginning to fall behind, keeping the game alive and feeling new. Its content release schedule is probably one of the best I've seen from any company. Its primary focus is building the game the people want, which isn't very common.

Elite: Dangerous: Planetary Exploration Portion of Horizons Launches Today

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 07:21 AM PST

Frontier Development the first part of the Elite: Dangerous epic expansion, Horizons, is ready for deployment today. Players will be able to land on planets and rove around exploring in Planetary Exploration. During 2016, more components of Horizons will be launched.

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