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Riders of Icarus - Logging in Daily for Free Stuff is Never a Bad Thing!

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 08:09 AM PDT

From November 3-30, Riders of Icarus players can log into the game to earn some pretty sweet loot just for showing up to the party. Each daily log in will earn a reward that can include a Magma Hound mount, loot boxes, Heroic Seal Stone extractors, Familiar Growth Potions and more.

- Game Awards to Use Multiple Broadcast Platforms Including VR

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 07:59 AM PDT

The 2016 Game Awards is going to set a new standard for digitally broadcast events when it goes live on December 1st. Viewers will be able to check out the "Oscars of Gaming" via a first-ever live broadcast on Twitter, through a first-time simulcast in China, and even via virtual reality, the first event of its type.

Crowfall - Over $3M in Crowd Funding Achieved

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 07:53 AM PDT

ArtCraft Entertainment has scored a major development milestone with today's announcement that Crowfall has achieved over $3M in crowd sourced funding. With other sources added in, ArtCraft has brought in $10M to bring Crowfall to life.

MXM: Master X Master - Next Playtest Coming Nov 22-28 With Focus on Ranked PvP

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 07:00 AM PDT

NCSoft has announced that the next Master X Master (MXM) play test event will be held from November 22nd through November 28th. During the event, players will assist the development team with Ranked PvP activities.

- Star Wars and the Modern MMO

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 07:00 AM PDT

I often think about how I'd love to play SWTOR - only re-imagined with the new landscape of MMOs in mind. But things like action combat or even a smaller set of active abilities probably aren't going to ever happen for SWTOR, so where does that leave things for the future of Star Wars and online games?

Final Fantasy XIV - EU Fanfest Ticket Sales Info Released for Feb 2017 Event

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 06:08 AM PDT

Square Enix has revealed the ticket pricing information for the Final Fantasy XIV EU Fanfest scheduled for February 18-19, 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. Active subscribers can take advantage of a pre-sale event on November 2nd. Active players are defined as those who were subscribing between September 1, 2016 and October 6, 2016 and beyond. A special email will be sent out to qualified players.

Adventure Quest 3D - iOS Version Launches, Full Cross Platform Action Achieved

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:28 AM PDT

Artix Entertainment has announced that the iOS version of Adventure Quest 3D has officially launched into open beta. This brings all versions of the game to open beta status. Cross platform game play is a big part of the Adventure Quest 3D experience with players on PC, Mac, iOS or Android systems able to play together.

City of Titans - New Video Spotlights Character Movement & Costuming

Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:57 AM PDT

Missing Worlds Media has posted a new video to show off City of Titans and some of the features that character creation will allow players to mess with. Of particular note is the ability to create costumes in a huge variety with the ability to customize things including arms, hands, legs and each separately. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Sea of Thieves - Take an Hour's Long Journey About Alpha Playtesting & More

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 03:38 PM PDT

The Sea of Thieves team has a big meaty video discussion for your listening and viewing pleasure today. In it, several developers get together to talk about recent internal playtests (yes, they're happy!), how the game has evolved over time and more about the incredible sounds being created to suit the nautical (and pirate-y) theme.

World of Warcraft - Amazingly Detailed Illidan Statue Shown in New Video

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 02:54 PM PDT

Blizzard has put out a pretty amazing video to show the creation of a new highly detailed statue of the World of Warcraft anti-hero, Illidan Stormrage. The video shows off snips of the creative process including computer modeling, 3D printing, hand sculpting and hand painting. The new statue will be up for grabs beginning on November 3rd.

Dungeons & Dragons Online - Help Raise Money for Men's Health Via Movember Foundation

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 02:32 PM PDT

The Dungeons & Dragons Online forum has been updated with the news that Team DDO is raising money for men's health via the Movember Foundation initiative. To give the community a chance to participate, a speackial Team DDO page has been set up as well as a personal one for Jerry "Cordovan" Snook. Participating in Movember simply means that men shave their faces on November 1st and then grow a mustache for the balance of the month. Women can participate via the Move Program sees folks MOVing!

- Redemption's Guild VR - Bringing a Co-Op RPG to VR

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 01:00 PM PDT

Redemption's Guild VR is a KickStarter hopeful that wants to bring a cooperative multiplayer experience to virtual reality. Seeking $33,000 from backers, the game will support HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. We had the chance to chat with Michael Lepard to learn more about the project.

Star Trek Online - Harvesting as a Means to Create & Craft

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 12:39 PM PDT

The Star Trek Online site has been updated with a lengthy post that will be of keen interest to those vested in crafting or who want to become expert crafters. Called "Intro to Research & Development", the article begins with a basic examination of the steps required to create items.

World of Warcraft - Several Classes Affected by Today's PvP Hotfix

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 12:22 PM PDT

The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with a fairly lengthy list of changes made to several classes and specs with specific regard to PvP. Many of the affected classes have had base stats tweaked to better balance the game. For instance, while Frost Death Knights have had Strength reduced by 10%, Warriors have had Strength and Stamina boosted by 10%. In addition to PvP updates, smaller fixes have been applied to class halls, dungeons & raids, and items.

- Perfect World Joins Up for Extra Life 2016

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 10:24 AM PDT

Perfect World Entertainment will be taking part in this weekend's Extra Life 2016 event on Saturday, November 5th. During the event which supports the Children's Miracle Network, developers and players of all PWE's games will be taking part in a 13-hour stream with donations heading to the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

Project Gorgon - IndieGogo Campaign Begins to Add Additional Means of Support

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 10:15 AM PDT

The Project Gorgon team has started a brand new funding initiative aimed at those who would like to support the making of the game but who do not have a credit card. IndieGogo allows backers to use PayPal to help add more revenue to the ongoing project.

Mass Effect: Andromeda - Join the Andromeda Initiative

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 10:06 AM PDT

Are you ready for N7 Day? If not, today's Mass Effect: Andromeda teaser trailer may start getting you hyped for next Monday's N7 Day with the promise of new information to be released for Bioware's next title in the iconic Mass Effect series. In a short teaser video, Bioware invites players to join the Andromeda Initiative with "orientation" set to begin on November 7th.

Camelot Unchained - Progress Marches On

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 10:00 AM PDT

This week Timothy Eisen talks about Beta fatigue and reflects on women in gaming from a myth to an integral part of game development.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft - November Ranked Play Season Begins

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 09:46 AM PDT

HearthStone players can earn a brand new card back for participating in the November Ranked Play Season Play that has kicked off as of today. This month's card back is called "Halfhill" and can be earned by achieving Rank 20 in Standard or Wild Ranked Play.

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Gearing Up Alts or Off-Specs Through Crafting

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 09:39 AM PDT

The Star Wars: The Old Republic site has been updated with a recent post to summarize how players will be able to craft gear to catch up to friends, gear up alts or off-specs in preparation for Eternal Throne. To do so, there is a new crafting material that will allow the creation of gear that falls within two item rating of the best gear for any particular tier, though without the ability to shift mods and without set bonus as well.

Trove - Grab a Special Movember Pack for 100 Cubits

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 09:06 AM PDT

Trove players can grab hold of a special Movember pack in the game store for 100 Cubits. It contains seven distinct blocks, 5 mustachioed face options and a Mustache Mag Rider.

Final Fantasy XIV - New Anima Weapon Story Quests & Palace of the Dead Floors

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 08:56 AM PDT

The Final Fantasy XIV site has been updated with the comprehensive v3.4 patch notes that include a brief look at new anima weapon story quests, new side story quests and the news that Season 3 of The Feast has officially kicked off. In addition, new floors have been added to the Palace of the Dead along with new challenges and rewards.
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