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Dragon Quest X Community Based Localization Campaign

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 08:00 AM PDT

A Dragon Quest X fan forum has a new post that is seeking like-minded individuals to begin a campaign with Square Enix to bring out a localized version of the game.

New World - Amazon Game Studios: The Opening Gambit

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 07:00 AM PDT

Following months of speculation, Amazon Game Studios has finally revealed what it's been working on for the past few years. Surprisingly, it's not a single launch title that's been announced at the Unboxing event, with three related titles sharing the stage. All of them have a strong online component, utilised in a way that's familiar to gamers.

Final Fantasy XV - Square Enix Themed Cafe Opens In Japan

Posted: 01 Oct 2016 06:00 AM PDT

Japanese fans of Final Fantasy XV and other Square Enix games can now head to a themed cafe based around a number of the company's titles. Visitors can purchase game-related merchandise as well as partake of character approved menu items.

Linkrealms - Developers Announce F2P Transition Starting October 10th

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 05:20 PM PDT

If you've been wondering what Linkrealms is all about, you can wonder no longer as the team behind the game has announced that it will be going free to play starting on October 10th. From 12:00 pm Pacific / 3:00 pm Eastern, players can log in without needing a beta key. The client can be downloaded directly from the site or via Steam, both of which are able to be used that day.

Twitch Prime Joins Amazon Prime Line Up

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 05:12 PM PDT

During this weekend's Twitchcon, Amazon announced "Twitch Prime", now a part of the overall Amazon Prime offerings. Amazon Prime runs $99 per year and includes access to millions of tunes, movies, TV shows, eBooks, free shipping and more. With Twitch Prime, users will receive free in-game items such as Tyrande Whisperwind in Hearthstone and many others.

Atlas Reactor - Headstart Begins and Will Run Through Launch on October 4th

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 03:25 PM PDT

Trion Worlds has announced that the Atlas Reactor Head Start program has begun and that it will run through launch day on October 4th. All Atlas Reactor owners can log into the game and check out the new Freelancer, Juno. In addition, the team will be keeping an eye on progress to see who are the first to achieve a number of milestones.

Earthlock: Festival of Magic - A Glorious Classic JRPG

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 01:00 PM PDT

Earthlock: Festival of Magic from Snowcastle Games is an absolute nostalgic joy to play. Feeling at once both reverential for classic 16-bit JRPGs and novel due to its western stylized setting and systems, Earthlock is a grand start to an RPG trilogy, and well worth the meager price of admission. Read on for our full review.

Chronicles of Elyria - Kinks in the Communication

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:00 AM PDT

"We've been very transparent from the beginning that $900k was all we needed from Kickstarter to get the game done, not that it's all we'd needed." This week our own Timothy Eisen goes back to the beginning to see if that claim from Soulbound Studios holds up.

World of Warcraft - Revenue Model Shifts in China - Now Subscription-Based

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 09:55 AM PDT

NetEase and Blizzard have shifted the revenue model for World of Warcraft in China. Up to the shift, Chinese players paid in hour-by-hour increments. With the launch of the Legion expansion, Chinese players are now required to pay a monthly subscription up front in order to play. NetEase brought in $37M in August compared to only $8M in July, presumably as a result of the change in revenue generation.

Crowfall - Duelist Powers & UI Shown in New Dev Blog

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 09:48 AM PDT

A new developer blog has been posted on the Crowfall site to give fans and players a look at the Duelist complete with a preview of powers and the UI. The Duelist is a "swashbuckling, rogue-esque gunea pig" that opts for a rapier and pistol for weapons.

Paladins: Champions of the Realm - Headed to XBox One & PlayStation 4, CBT to Start Soon

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 09:43 AM PDT

Hi-Rez Studios has announced that its team-based shooter, Paladins, will be heading to consoles in the future. Sign ups for both PlayStation 4 and XBox One closed beta testing have opened as of today, Friday, September 30th.

Game On #88: F2P to Blame for the Problems in the Industry?

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 08:59 AM PDT

This week on Game On, Chris and Brax look back at the doom and gloom predictions made by players and pundits before free to play came to the fore. How true were they? They also wish Chris Metzen a happy retirement, break down Marvel Heroes' and The Division's game changing updates, discuss Fallout 4 Far Harbor and Nuka World, and Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Battleborn - Randy Pitchford: Rumors of F2P Conversion Are False

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 08:02 AM PDT

Randy Pitchford has taken to Twitter to deny yesterday's rumors that Battleborn will soon go free to play. According to Pitchford, the story reported by Kotaku is "a reckless story".

Putting the RP back in RPG

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 07:00 AM PDT

Divinity: Original Sin 2, Pillars of Eternity, Tyranny, Wasteland, Torment: Tides of Numenera... Old school RPGs are in the midst of a renaissance and nothing could be better. When so many games hand you a character and do their best to put you in an interactive movie, these are the games that put the RP back in RPG. Read on to discover just what these games have over their AAA counterparts.

Pokemon Go - Niantic Going to Court in Holland For Protected Beach Access

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 04:36 AM PDT

Representatives of the Dutch city of The Hague are taking Niantic Labs to court on October 11th after repeated attempts to contact the company to restrict Pokemon Go from a protected location and during the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. According to city authorities, Niantic has not responded to requests from the city since mid-August so felt there was no alternative than court to settle the issue.

Amazon Games' Crucible is a Last Man Standing with a Twist

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 07:31 PM PDT

During Twitch's Amazon Game Studios' Unboxing event, the third game we saw unveiled was Crucible. Crucible is a battle to the last survivor on a hostile alien world. Players choose and customize heroes, making alliances and betraying allies on their path to victory. An additional player heightens the drama by triggering events, live-streaming the battles, and interacting with viewers.

New World - Amazon Games' New World is a 17th Century Paranormal MMO

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 07:18 PM PDT

One game we saw briefly during the Twitch Unboxing event for Amazon Game Studios was New World - a fantastic looking take on the 17th Century North America where the supernatural is real and players work together and against each other to settle the wilderness.

Amazon Game Studios' Breakaway is a Competitive Brawler

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 07:03 PM PDT

Tonight at a special "Unboxing" event at Twitch Con in California, Amazon Game Studios is unveiling several games. The first confirmed title is Breakaway: an eSports-driven experience focused on heroes of mythology competing for prestige and glory.

Revelation Online - Closed Beta Key Giveaway #3

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 06:32 PM PDT

MMORPG.com has been provided with beta keys for the upcoming Revelation Online closed beta in October.

Hybrid Wars Released on Steam & GoG

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:15 PM PDT

Wargaming has sent word that its top-down shooter is now available on both GoG and Steam. Players can grab a Standard Edition for $17.99 or the Deluxe Edition for $19.99, each with the base game and other in-game items.

Naked Doom Nearly Ready for Early Access

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:15 PM PDT

According to a new developer blog post on the MetaArcade site, the team is moving full steam ahead into early access for the first of its adventures called Naked Doom. In addition, the next adventure is already in the works with Tunnels & Trolls creator Ken St. Andre "remastering Deathtrap Equalizer Dungeon" using the MetaArcade platform.

Battleline: Steel Warfare Updated with Nation Wars

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:53 PM PDT

Bandai Namco has announced that it's online MMORTS Battleline: Steel Warfare has been updated with the Nation Wars content expansion. Players can now take part in 25v25 PvP global battles to seize the upper hand in contested territories.

Dragon's Dogma Online - A Glimmer of Hope for the West

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:40 PM PDT

In the latest financial statement from Capcom, Dragon's Dogma Online game director Kento Kinoshita offered a ray of hope for those hoping for a Western release of the MMO based on the Dragon's Dogma series of RPGs.

Star Trek Online - Agents of Yesterday - Artifacts to Launch on October 25th

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:51 PM PDT

Star Trek Online's latest expansion, Agents of Yesterday, will be growing a bit larger on October 25th with the deployment of the Artifacts content update. Artifacts will see players embark on a completely new story arc that will last through the end of 2017. Players will find teh Lukari, a species first introduced in Season 11.

Black Desert Online - Taking to the High Seas Preview

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:49 PM PDT

Our friends over at 2P.com have a nice Black Desert Online preview that features the naval combat coming in the next expansion to the NA / EU version of the game later in 2016. Players can look forward to sea exploration, large-scale naval battles, big bad sea monsters and much more.

World of Warcraft - Watch the EU Arena Championship to Earn a WoW Title

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:16 PM PDT

This weekend is the European World of Warcraft Arena Championship with winners heading to Blizzcon in November. Those who connect their Twitch.tv account to Blizzard can earn a special in-game title, "Patron of War".

Battleborn - Anonymous Sources Reporting a Move to F2P

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 02:16 PM PDT

An anonymous source has told Kotaku that Battleborn may be making a move to free to play by mid-November. According to the same source, Gearbox originally wanted Battleborn to be F2P but that 2K opted for a box price plus seasonal options.

Steelseries Rival 500 MMO/MOBA Gaming Mouse: A Smart Reinvention of the MMO Mouse

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 01:00 PM PDT

An MMO gaming mouse can be quite the intimidating thing. At first glance, the sheer amount of buttons looks unnatural, and making the transition to thumb control after years of hammering away at the keyboard is also no small feat. But ask any MMO player who's made the jump and they'll tell you how badly you've been missing out.

Osiris: New Dawn - First Adventures on Proteus 2

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 11:00 AM PDT

The first day of early access for Osiris: New Dawn has come and gone, and our Bill Murphy survived to tell the tale of his first official adventures on Proteus 2. As we wrote back in our PAX West preview, Osiris is a smaller-scale MMO where players are in the dozens per server, not hundreds (at least not yet). That said, Bill's found that going solo or on a private multiplayer server is probably your best bet for now.

Neverwinter - Sea of Moving Ice Content Update Coming November 8th

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 10:32 AM PDT

Neverwinter: Storm King's Thunder will be getting a content expansion called Sea of Moving Ice. The update will be released on November 8th and will send players on a nautical journey that includes fishing, hunting for a treasure map and trying to recover relics to special artifact weapons.
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