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Camelot Unchained: Hardcore RvR

Posted: 13 Jan 2016 03:42 AM PST

Most people consider "hardcore" PVP to be free for all, full loot PVP and to the purists anything less is "carebear". "Realm vs Realm", as coined in Dark Age of Camelot, is considered to be PVP's friendly cousin. It's PVP with a focus on realm/faction wide co-operation. The very fabric of RVR goes against the very nature of hardcore PVP but words and their meanings are not stagnant. Is RVR in Camelot Unchained more hardcore than hardcore PVP?

ELOA: Elite Lord of Alliance: The Smash Expansion....Expands with Part 2

Posted: 13 Jan 2016 05:38 AM PST

ELOA is expanding again with the second part of The Smash. Part two features a pair of new dungeons, new items and more. In addition, a special dungeon event will run from January 12th through the 19th in order to earn a special costume set for the first three finishers to submit screens proving completion of these dungeons.

General: The Realm: Reawakened Seeks to Bring Back the Glory Days

Posted: 13 Jan 2016 05:33 AM PST

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the launch of Sierra's The Realm, the original lead programmer, Stephen Nichols, is hoping to bring the game back to life. Nichols is working on the preliminaries in preparation for a KickStarter run to bring The Realm: Reawakened to life.

General: Co-President Named for Activision-Blizzard's Film/TV Studio

Posted: 13 Jan 2016 05:27 AM PST

Stacey Sher has been named the co-president of Activision-Blizzard Studios to bring some of the company's iconic series to both big and small screens. Sher's credits include The Hateful Eight, Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained, Garden State, Erin Brockovich, Matilda and Into the Badlands.

Devilian: Gather Devilishly Good Rewards for Logging In

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 03:06 PM PST

For the next two weeks, Devilian players will receive some devilishly good treats via in-game mail. What those log in rewards will be remains a mystery, but they are sure to bring hellacious good times to players.

The Division: The Agent's Journey Revealed in New Trailer

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 02:13 PM PST

Ubisoft had its hand forced earlier today when an Italian version of a new trailer for Tom Clancy's The Division was leaked. The trailer features great gameplay footage and some story elements that shine a light on the journey that agents will face as they work through the game. The Division is slated for release on March 8th.

Heroes of the Storm: Try Out Genn Greymane for a Howling Good Time

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 02:03 PM PST

Blizzard has posted a new video to show off some of the abilities of the latest Heroes of the Storm character, Genn Greymane. Warcraft fans will recognize Greymane as the king of Gilneas victim of the Worgen curse that turned all residents into werewolves. Check out the video to see what a howling good time can be had playing Greymane.

Escape from Tarkov: Aiming at a Hardcore Audience with a Sense of Reality

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 01:20 PM PST

The Escape from Tarkov Facebook page and site have been updated, respectively, with a new translated interview and an FAQ that reveal a few interesting nuggets of information.

Darkest Dungeon: Backer Rewards Timeline Revealed

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 12:33 PM PST

As the release date for Darkest Dungeon approaches, the team is keen to let backers know the precise timing for backer rewards, when they will show up in game, via download or in the mail.

General: Minimally Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 12:49 AM PST

The sky is falling. The AAA MMORPG scene is in decay. We should all just take our sports balls and go home. Or maybe not. Rob thinks out loud on how some multiplayer features in single player console RPGs are offering features that could go a long way in a new crop of MMOs.

Diablo 3: Big 2.4.0 Update Goes Live in NA for XBO / PS4 / PC

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 11:36 AM PST

Diablo 3 players in North America can now log into servers to try out the latest and one of the biggest updates to the game. Patch 2.4.0 features a new location called Greyhollow Island, expanded zones in the original game, set dungeons, empowered rifts, a new buff bar, better action combat and alterations to both classes and items. The patch also sets the stage for Season 5 that begins on Friday, January 15th.

General: A Good Reason to Go Prime - Amazon Offers 20% Off Preorders

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 11:02 AM PST

Amazon Prime members will receive yet another good reason to stay subscribed with the just-announced 20% off of all game preorders. Fans can also get 20% off of games within two weeks of release. Members can choose from multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, XBox One and PC.

EVE Online: Chronicles of New Eden - How Spying Has Changed

Posted: 11 Jan 2016 12:26 PM PST

Few things in EVE have garnered as much attention from the outside world as the art of spying and counterintelligence. That shouldn't be all that surprising considering it is an aspect of play that is almost wholly unique to EVE Online; few other games will ever reach the depth and scale to make spying not only profitable, but downright necessary in order to succeed.

General: Norwegian High-Schoolers to 'Learn' eSports

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 09:27 AM PST

At a public high school in Norway, freshmen will have the opportunity to participate in eSports with the ultimate goal of competing in tournaments throughout the country. Students will be graded the same as any other school subject and be counted as part of a student's GPA.

Elder Scrolls Online: Matt Firor on What 2016 Will Bring - Housing Too!

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 09:13 AM PST

Game Director Matt Firor has posted a new blog on the Elder Scrolls Online site to give players a look at what 2016 will bring to the game. He begins by reminding the community of the next two DLC, Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood, and that there is much more in store for the game.

Guild Wars 2: January Update to Include Gliding in Central Tyria & More

Posted: 11 Jan 2016 03:04 PM PST

In a new developer blog on the Guild Wars 2 site, Colin Johanson reveals that the first update for the game is going to be a massive one with some amazing new things in store. Of particular note, or at least flashy note, is the fact that gliding is coming to Central Tyria and will not be confined to the Heart of Thorns expansion!

Crowfall: Necromancy - Dr. Frankenstein, Eat Your Heart out!

Posted: 11 Jan 2016 12:21 PM PST

Dr. Frankenstein is the title character from Mary Shelley's 1818 novel who, after studying the decay of living beings, assembled a humanoid creature comprised of a various collection of human remains. Talk about a gruesome crafting profession! Leave it to the folks at ArtCraft to say, "I think we'll include that." Yep, it's in Crowfall and it's a crafting profession called Necromancy.

Das Tal: A Look Back at 2015 & the Road Ahead to Alpha #2

Posted: 12 Jan 2016 07:51 AM PST

The Das Tal site has been updated with a new post that takes a look back at 2015 and the accomplishments and lessons learned from Alpha #1. Based on player feedback, the team has a list of items in developmental progress in preparation for Alpha #2 that is scheduled to begin in April 2016.
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