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Camelot Unchained: Challenging PvE

Posted: 09 Feb 2016 04:48 AM PST

Watching videos of players that manage to get through Skyrim and Fallout 4 playing as a pacifist is both astonishing and an example of my favorite thing about humans, our creative ingenuity. These determined gamers refuse to accept what is laid before them, instead they bend the game to their will and rewrite it on their terms. It got me thinking, could PVErs do the same in a game as PVP focused as Camelot Unchained?

General: GameTrailers.com Closes the Door After Thirteen Years

Posted: 09 Feb 2016 05:39 AM PST

In somewhat surprising news today, the GameTrailers.com Facebook page has been updated with a post informing users that the site is closing its doors effective immediately after thirteen years.

Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition Arrives

Posted: 09 Feb 2016 05:27 AM PST

After months of anticipation, Techland has announced that Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition is now on sale. The updated edition brings Nightmare Mode, 250 Legend levels, a new Bounty system as well as The Following expansion, all previously released DLC, community-made maps alongside technical improvements.

World of Tanks: British Tank Line Rumbles into PlayStation 4 Version

Posted: 09 Feb 2016 05:21 AM PST

World of Tanks for the PlayStation 4 is expanding today with the addition of over forty vehicles, including the British tank line, and eleven new maps. Players will be able to get hold of the much-desired Type-59 in the PlayStation Store for a limited time.

Black Desert Online: Name Reservation Program Begins Today

Posted: 09 Feb 2016 05:11 AM PST

Daum has announced that players holding pre-order packages for Black Desert Online can begin reserving character names beginning at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern. Name reservation is accomplished via a dedicated page. Those still looking to buy a pre-order package have until February 26th to do so with name reservation and automatic entry into the second CBT included.

General: Amazon Lumberyard - A New, Free AAA Game Engine

Posted: 09 Feb 2016 01:52 AM PST

Amazon is entering the games biz in a big way with the launch of its free AAA game engine that can be used to develop PC titles as well as both XBox One and PlayStation 4 games. Currently in beta, Lumberyard also features Twitch integration and Amazon Web Services integration. Lumberyard comes without any type of royalty payments or subscription requirements.

The Division: Awesome Skill Calculator Let's You Prepare for War

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 03:04 PM PST

While not completely filled in due to the relatively unknown nature of some of the skills that will ship with the game, an intrepid fan of The Division has created an interactive skill calculator that shows all skills, talents and perks. By using the calculator, you can plan out your path to glory ahead of next month's release of The Division.

Blade & Soul: Finding its Niche Audience

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 07:59 AM PST

It has been almost a month since the EU/NA version of Blade and Soul was released. Many current players have noticed a reduction of the population on servers which is to be expected, of course, though there is some thought that this will continue until the game finds its core audience.

Armored Warfare: New PvP Map the Cornerstone of Update v0.13

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 10:16 AM PST

My.com and Obsidian Entertainment have announced that the next update to Armored Warfare will feature a new PvP-oriented map called Coastal Threat. Coastal Threat is the centerpiece of a large patch that will bring other features and content into the game as well.

General: Top Five Most Fun Marvel Heroes Characters

Posted: 06 Feb 2016 08:55 PM PST

Marvel Heroes has its share of overpowered and underpowered heroes and many more in between, but which are simply the most fun to play? In this week's List, we look at five of Marvel Heroes' funnest characters to play.

WildStar: What Does the Future Hold? More Content Says Chad Moore

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 09:41 AM PST

WildStar's Chad Moore has penned the latest State of the Game letter on the official site, the first since the announcement regarding the game's move to Steam. Moore first announces that he is now the Game Director on WildStar and is the man in charge of leading the game into the future.

General: MSI Announces New Notebooks with Eye-Tracking Technology

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 09:09 AM PST

MSI has announced that a new line of notebooks are now available that feature eye-tracking technology that allows players to interact with games simply by focusing or looking away.

General: Project Resurgence Fully Funded

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 09:06 AM PST

Nectar Games has sent word that the Project Resurgence KickStarter campaign has been fully funded with nearly two months left in the campaign.

EVE Online: Chronicles of a New Eden - Becoming Pay-to-Win

Posted: 07 Feb 2016 12:36 PM PST

It's no secret that the model for subscription-based MMORPGs is rapidly shrinking. Where coughing up fifteen dollars a month used to be par for the course in most online games, things are shifting towards the "freemium" subscription model where the cost of entry for games is free but as soon as you step inside you're likely to be funneled down a corridor made of hands that are constantly groping you until you finally throw them your wallet just to make the awkward torture stop.

Dark Souls 3: Intro Cinematic Lays Out the Storyline

Posted: 08 Feb 2016 07:54 AM PST

The newest Dark Souls III trailer is the game's opening cinematic and gives a bleak view of the story that players will be working through when the game is released. Farron's Undead Legion is just one of the many foes players will encounter along the way. Check it out!

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