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Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward: What to Expect from FFXIV in 2016

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 11:59 AM PST

Naoki Yoshida's greetings for the new year brought some cheer, as well as some mystery, to Final Fantasy XIV fans everywhere. Read on to find out what's in store for FFXIV in 2016.

WildStar: Boss Hunter Challenge for Big Rewards

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 05:32 AM PST

WildStar players can take part in the Boss Hunter Challenge from January 7th through January 10th. World Bosses and Legendary Champions sit in the reticule of all players and when one is brought down, they will feature a 100% chance to drop a Shiny Token and a lockbox key. Normal monsters also have a small chance to drop the same.

General: Rick & Morty to Star in New Pokemon-Style Game

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 05:24 AM PST

Adult Swim announced that a new free game will be released based on its show Rick & Morty. The game will be a mash up of Pokemon and Rick & Morty, unsurprisingly called Pocket Mortys and will be released on January 14th. At this time, there is no definitive listing of what platforms or how much the game will cost but we'll keep you posted as more information is released.

Final Fantasy XV: Hajime Tabata Confirms 2016 Release

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 03:17 AM PST

In a new post on the Final Fantasy XV site, Hajime Tabata has revealed that the game will definitely be released in 2016, though the final phases of development will "focus on effort and willpower".

Revival: The Highs & Lows of 2015 Detailed

Posted: 06 Jan 2016 03:08 AM PST

The latest Revival newsletter has been sent out and is a review of the highs and lows of 2015. Development of Revival slowed a bit as the team was cut back after the loss of some funding but things have continued despite the setback.

Lord of the Rings Online: New Datacenter Hardware, EU Location to be Added

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 12:15 PM PST

Lord of the Rings Online players will be happy to hear that the datacenters will be moving on Monday, January 11th, new hardware included. In the most uplifting news, EU players will be able to enjoy much lower latency thanks to a new datacenter opening in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

General: Is Beta the New Launch?

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 03:30 PM PST

After taking time to read yesterday's feature on The Upcoming MMOs of 2016 it really seems like more and more games that are launching in 2016 are already playable now. I've asked this question years ago when beta keys were given out like candy as a marketing ploy to get new players into the game. Betas are supposed to be for testing, at least, they used to be. Now, instead of being used to market a game, they are just outright used to sell the game in early access.

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward: Yugiri Mistwalker Voice Actress, Sian Blake, Feared Dead

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 11:44 AM PST

BBC News is reporting that the voice actress behind Yugiri Mistwalker from Final Fantasy XIV and her two children were reported missing after not being seen since December 13th. Police on site at the family's home have discovered a trio of bodies in the yard, presumably those of Blake and her young sons. Blake's partner, responsible for alerting authorities about his missing family members, disappeared himself three days later.

General: Resurgence - A New RPG Kickstarter Inspired by the Classics

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 11:27 AM PST

Fans of CohhCarnage will be happy to know that he and Nectar Game Studios have sent word that the KickStarter crowd-funding initiative for its RPG Resurgence has begun. Called an episodic single-player RPG, Resurgence is said to be inspired by classics and will 'fuse dark fantasy and diesel-punk'.

General: HeroWarz Releasing in 2016 - New Heroes & a Trailer

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 11:23 AM PST

KOG Games has announced that its MOBA-inspired game, HeroWarz, will be releasing in 2016 and has a released a new trailer based on anime-styled heroes. Check it out before heading to the HeroWarz site to learn more.

General: Rob Predicts Lots of Snark for 2016

Posted: 04 Jan 2016 03:19 PM PST

For his first column in 2016 Rob takes a humorous look into what 2016 has in store. Take seriously at your own risk!

Torment: Tides of Numenera: Backers' Beta to Begin Week of January 17th

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 08:33 AM PST

inXile has big news for fans of Torment: Tides of Numenera: Backers will be able to check out the Numenera beta beginning the week of January 17th with Steam Early Access scheduled to start on January 26th. Players will be able to experience Torment's earliest zones in what the team calls a "quite lengthy (experience) for an early beta."

Origins Of Malu: 'Slowly Coming Back Alive' According to New Post

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 07:59 AM PST

A new post on the Origins of Malu Steam page has been published that indicates that the team is 'slowly coming back to life'. In addition to this good news, the OoM roadmap has been revealed along with the big news that a mobile tie-in version of the game is being developed as a top-down, story-based action shooter. Independent teams are working on each version of Origins.

SMITE: World Championships to Kick Off on January 7th

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 07:48 AM PST

The Smite World Championship tournament will begin this Thursday, January 7th and run through the finals on Sunday, January 10th. To get eSports fans hyped up, Hi-Rez Studios has released a cinematic trailer especially tailored to the event.

General: Oculus 2012 Backers to Get Free Kickstarter Edition Rift

Posted: 05 Jan 2016 07:31 AM PST

Backers of the original Oculus Rift 2012 KickStarter initiative will be rewarded for their faith and forward vision. Backers will be given a free retail "Kickstarter Edition" Oculus Rift headset. Surveys will be sent out before February 1st. This gift affects nearly 7,000 of the original 9,500 backers.
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