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Camelot Unchained - Discord and Zergs

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 08:00 AM PST

This week Timothy Eisen assesses Discord in Camelot Unchained and comments on plans to counter the dreaded zerg!

Riders of Icarus - Ellandfel Arrives with Fre Rabbini Hood's Gifts

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 07:52 AM PST

Riders of Icarus players will have three days of awesome gifts when Ellandfel arrives. Rabbini Hood will be handing out gifts for three consecutive days starting on December 16th and ending on December 18th. Players will receive a level 14 Heroic Armor Tempering Stone, a level 15 Heroic Weapon Tempering Stone and one each Heroic Armor / Heroic Weapon Refining Stone.

Paragon - Card Crafting & a Free Skin Arrive with Latest Update

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 07:44 AM PST

Epic Games has announced that card crafting has come to Paragon with today's update. Players will be able to 'dismantle' unwanted cards and use components to make crafting parts in order to create new cards to add to their decks.

The Secret World - Krampusnacht Returns, Runs Through January 3rd

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 07:36 AM PST

The Secret World is getting into the holiday spirit as Krampusnacht makes its return when today's maintenance completes. The annual even will run through January 3rd and comes packed with a new Snowball Fight minigame along with new achievements, emotes and new holiday-themed bags. Players may find a moose mount, Mountie gear a Penguin "onesie" and Elf ears.

- Atelier Sophie & Nights of Azure Headed to Steam PC

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 07:12 AM PST

Koei Tecmo America has announced that Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book and Nights of Azure are both heading to Steam for PC players. Both games are set for release on February 7, 2017.

- Clash Royale 'The Crown Duel' Going Down on December 17th

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 07:03 AM PST

On December 17th, Clash Royale fans will have the opportunity to watch The Crown Duel from Los Angeles, California's Globe Theatre that will see thousands of entrants pared down to just eight in an unconventional event with $15,000 at stake. Hosted by comedians Rob Coddry and Al Madrigal, the event kicks off in Arena Battles from today through December 16th and the finals taking place on December 17th.

Worlds Adrift - Remnants Trailer Takes You On an Adventure

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 07:02 AM PST

The Worlds Adrift team wants to send you on a pre-holiday adventure with its new trailer called "Remnants". It shows off a variety of locations, creatures, plants and much more. Just enjoy!

Darkfall: Rise of Agon - Closed Beta Overview & Early Access Launch Video

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 06:09 AM PST

The Darkfall: Rise of Agon team has released a brand new trailer to show off improvements to the game since the last round of closed beta testing. The video paves the way for the commencement of Early Access on Friday, December 16th.

Heroes of the Storm - Varian + Lo'gosh Varian Giveaway #3!

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 06:08 AM PST

MMORPG.com has been given codes for the latest addition to the Heroes of the Storm roster, Varian Wrynn. In addition to granting access to the new hero, these codes will also unlock Varian's Lo'gosh skin, so you can ride into battle as Lo'gosh the "Ghost Wolf".

- Creation Limitation

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 06:00 AM PST

My daughter regularly watches me play video games and being five, she's starting to want to play them with me. Like most children her age she's surprisingly good on a tablet or phone and can comfortably play simple games such as Angry Birds or whatever else it is 'the kids' now play.

Star Trek Online - 3D Ship Models Program Canceled as Manufacturer Closes

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 04:14 AM PST

Star Trek Online players who were looking forward to the 3D printed version of their favorite ship will be disappointed to hear that the company that had been contracted to complete the models will be closing at the end of the month, hence no ship model. The announcement about the unique ship models was revealed about three months ago but in the intervening months, Eucl3d, the company responsible for printing duties, ran into business issues and will be closing.

Black Desert Online - Dark Knight Game Play Trailer Released (KR)

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 01:18 AM PST

The Black Desert Online team has released a brand new game play trailer for the Dark Knight set to be released this week in Korea. The video offers a brief look at her abilities and shows off her ultimate skill as well.

World of Warcraft - 'Our Forum Presence Sucks', Lack of Communication Tackled

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 01:03 AM PST

One of the biggest issues many players have had with the World of Warcraft development team over the past several months has been the lack of communication regarding patch notes, class changes, system alterations and more. Last week, new WoW Game Director Ion Hazzikostas indicated that things would be changing under his watch and that more communication between developers and the community would be a priority.

- Peria Chronicles Compared to Minecraft by Dev Team

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:27 AM PST

2P.com has a translation of an interview with the Peria Chronicles team conducted by Korean site ThisisGame.com. The interview centers around the less-than-stellar reception of the game during the recently held G-Star 2016 convention where players hoping to find Mabinogi 2 were disappointed. In the most startling portion of the interview, developers said that Peria Chronicles is more favorably compared to Minecraft than it is to Mabinogi 2.

- Tales of Berseria - Demo & Release Dates Announced for PC

Posted: 13 Dec 2016 12:13 AM PST

Bandain-Namco has announced the Steam release date for Tales of Berseria along with some great news for owners of other 'Tales' games and for those who like to 'try before buying'. ToB is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4 on January 24th and on Steam on January 26th. A demo of ToB for both PlayStation 4 and PC will be available on January 10th and those who own Tales of Zestria or Symphonia on Steam will receive a $10 loyalty bonus.

EVE Online - Nearly 6K Players Take Down 'Death Star'

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 04:09 PM PST

Over the weekend, nearly six thousand EVE Online players set a record for most participants in a simultaneous battle during the final moments of a "Keepstar citadel", a player constructed structure. The Keepstar was owned by an in-game faction called Circle of Two. Pandemic Legion had been waging war against the "death star" for months and the weekend marked the culmination of their efforts.

- DomiNations Heading Off Into the Atomic Age & Beyond

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 01:00 PM PST

DomiNations recently updated to the Atomic Age in a big flashy new content expansion. We had the opportunity to chat with Big Huge Games' Executive Producer Brian DeSanti to learn more about the update as well as to find out what 'Age' the devs have their sights set on for the future.

Pokemon Go - New & Limited Time Pokemon Out in the Wild

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 11:17 AM PST

Pokemon Go has been updated with the second series of critters for hunters to go capture. Included in today's update include ones found from Pokemon Gold and Silver such as Togepi and Pichu that will hatch from eggs. In addition, a special limited time Pokemon, Pikachu in a Santa hat, is available from now through December 29th. Nianic is promising that more Pokemon will be coming to the game over the next several months. Check out the brief video for more!

Warframe - The War Within Launches on Consoles

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 11:04 AM PST

Warframe console players can dive into the most recent update to the game, The War Within. New content includes an epic storyline continuation from last year that will take players on a journey to new planets, to participate in new missions and learn more about the lore through cinematics. In addition, a brand new give away has been announced that will see lucky players take home an Origin PC or a PS4 Pro gaming set up or an XBox One S Gaming setup.

Path of Exile - The Exiled Tribune - The Community Grill, Stash Tabs & More,

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 11:00 AM PST

The Path of Exile team spent last week keeping tabs on the recently released Content Update 2.5.0 and the The Breach Challenge League and also spent time with players in interviews and writing up a few choice articles. It's been another busy week but we also managed to squeeze in a few questions too. Check out The Exiled Tribune.

Guild Wars 2 - What to Expect from PvP Season 5

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 10:00 AM PST

With the next season right around the corner, many players are in gear for practice mode as they test, learn and master their favorite builds in preparation of the next season of competitive play. Whether you're a portal play making Mesmer or a bunker mid master of the elements, season 5 brings new challenge and chances for glory to all the GW2 PvP players.

- Enlisted is Gaijin's Entry into Squad-Based FPS

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 09:13 AM PST

Gaijin Entertainment has taken the wraps off its mysterious new title. Called Enlisted, the game is a squad-based FPS based around World War II and developers are promising that it will be a fan driven game. The first two encounters that players will find are Battle of Moscow and Battle of Normandy.

Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor Martyr - The Open World of Warhammer 40K Creates Never-ending Content

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 09:00 AM PST

Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor Martyr is due out in the coming months, and Action RPG from the folks who brought us Van Helsing, set in the Warhammer 40,000 Universe. It aims to bring a sandbox world (or universe) into the ARPG genre, and we caught up with the developers to chat about just how they plan on doing this.

- VIP RPG Newsletter #2 - Cat Quest & Dwarf Heroes

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 08:00 AM PST

Welcome back everyone that read my first newsletter, or welcome for the first time indie RPG fans! Last week we took a brief snapshot of Death Trash and Warbanners, two games that are fairly deep in their mechanics and unique in their visuals - which is right up our alley. Without further pause, let's dive into this week's games: Cat Quest and Dwarf Heroes.

Trove - PlayStation 4 and XBox One Beta to Begin December 13th

Posted: 12 Dec 2016 07:49 AM PST

In a brief note on the Trove site, Trion has let console players know that both the PlayStation 4 and XBox One beta will start on Tuesday, December 13th.
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