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Final Fantasy XIV - Healers, DPS is Part of Your Job!

Posted: 09 Dec 2016 06:00 AM PST

For the most part, playing how you want is fine. But there's one area where I cannot stress enough that conventional knowledge is incorrect: the idea that healers shouldn't DPS is preposterous, and anybody who says otherwise is wrong, wrong wrong.

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

Posted: 09 Dec 2016 05:39 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".

WildStar - Taking a Look Back at an Exciting 2016

Posted: 09 Dec 2016 05:22 AM PST

Chad "Pappy" Moore has taken to the official WildStar site to give players a bit of a retrospective look at 2016 and all that happened in the preceding months. In addition, he wraps it up with the promise that the team has much more in store when 2017 rolls around.

Crowfall - The Uniqueness of Worlds is About to Get Nuts

Posted: 09 Dec 2016 05:00 AM PST

One of the biggest draws to the initial design pitch of Crowfall was that its many worlds would be unique - no two sharing the exact same layout and peaks and valleys. Well, that idea is about to come to fruition in the alpha, and we spoke to Todd Coleman about what it all means for Crowfall moving forward.

Paladins: Champions of the Realm - Over Five Million Players Have Taken Part During Beta

Posted: 09 Dec 2016 04:19 AM PST

Hi-Rez Studios has announced that over five million players have taken part in Paladins during beta testing and that the game remains on the top of the Steam "most played" charts.

Rift - Tok's Proving Grounds, a Puzzle-Laden Dungeon for the Insane

Posted: 09 Dec 2016 04:10 AM PST

For those who love puzzles, the new Rift dungeon, Tok's Proving Grounds, may provide just the challenge they're looking for. The dungeon is entirely made up of puzzles including just finding it to begin with: "Search for a Platonic solid somewhere in the village of Alittu". Riiiiiight...

Armored Warfare - Obsidian Lays Off Staff As Some Production Moves to Moscow

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 04:16 PM PST

VentureBeat.com is reporting that an undetermined number of Armored Warfare developers have been let go by Obsidian Entertainment. CEO Feargus Urquhart said that some of the work on the game is being moved to the My.com company headquarters in Moscow, Russia. Those affected by the reduction will be released in early 2017.

Crowfall - Innovation Deluxe - Unique World Maps

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 03:34 PM PST

One of the great things about Crowfall is the innovation and excitement it's bringing to the MMO genre. In a new blog post on the official site, the team reveals one of its most amazing features, unique world maps made out of reuseable components. According to ArtCraft, this gives each world its own hand-crafted special look.

- Once Upon a Time Blizzard Opened a Publishing House

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 03:14 PM PST

Blizzard Entertainment announced earlier today that it has established a book publishing label, Blizzard Publishing. The new venture will see out-of-print books reborn under the new label as well as new ventures that include today's announcement of the World of Warcraft Coloring Book that is now available for $12.95.

Paragon - The New Monolith Update Makes a Solid Second Impression

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 12:00 PM PST

The new Monolith update replaces the previous map with a revamped, asymmetrical, and more compact version that does a great job to encourage action-packed matches. That's sort of the theme of the update, really. The game is now living up to its look. Paragon is faster across the board.

- Champions of Fire Invitational - Opening Doors to New eSports Tournaments

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 11:00 AM PST

When I was asked to take a trip out to Las Vegas to cover the first ever eSports tournament put on by Amazon's Mobile App store I wasn't really sure what to expect. The only details I had about the "Champions of Fire" tournament was that it was going to prove that casual mobile game can be just a competitive as League of Legends or CS:GO. So, of course I assumed Champions of Fire was a game.

Heroes of the Storm - Browder Transitions to 'Other Projects', Dabiri Takes Over

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 10:22 AM PST

Now former Heroes of the Storm Game Director Dustin Browder has turned the reins over to Alan Dabiri, a 20-year Blizzard employee. Browder has been with the HotS team since 2013 but has moved on due to an "exciting chance to work on other projects" at Blizzard.

- Dragon Quest VIII is a True Classic

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 10:13 AM PST

This week we got the chance to talk to the team behind Dragon Quest VIII's team about what is coming for the game. 3DS fans will be very excited to have their old classic PS2 game fully available to take anywhere they want. Yes, thank you mobile for bringing all the great old school games back into our hearts. For Dragon Quest fans there is a lot of exciting news as the game gets a few more characters and some great options. Finally we get to play this great title on 3DS in North America.

Gigantic - Open Beta Kicks Off for Win10 & XBox One

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 09:00 AM PST

Motiga and Perfect World Entertainment have announced that Windows 10 PC player and XBox One players can head in to Gigantic starting today to try out the game. In addition, a new Founder's Pack has been announced that unlocks all sixteen Heroes and four more to be released at a later date, provides special skins and an in-game title. The bundle costs $39.99.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen - Live Stream Event Coming on Friday with New Stuff to See

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 08:38 AM PST

Visionary Realms will be hosting a special Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen live stream event on Friday, December 9th beginning at 11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern. During the stream, viwers will get a look at the Shaman playable class, pets, new race models, zones and much more.

Revelation Online - Closed Beta 2 to Kick Off on December 20th

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 08:12 AM PST

My.com has announced that the second closed beta for Revelation Online will begin on December 20th and run through January 3, 2017. Players can look forward to a full English translation up to level 49, crafting, dungeons, PvP activities and mentoring.

Sea of Thieves - First Technical Alpha Coming Next Week for Chosen Insiders

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 08:04 AM PST

Lucky selected Sea of Thieves Insiders will have a chance to get their hands on Rare's upcoming pirate game starting sometime next week. Players will be able to provide feedback to developers. To show off some of what the lucky dogs will get a chance to see, Rare has sent out a new trailer detailing Alpha Update v0.1.0. Check it out and let us know if you're one of the lucky ones!

World of Warcraft - Ronda Rousey & Vin Diesel Are WoW Buds - Conan O'Brien

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 08:01 AM PST

Conan O'Brien talks World of Warcraft with Ronda Rousey and learns that she is game pals with Vin Diesel. According to Rousey, the pair would sneak away from filming Furious 7 to adventure together. Belves unite!

Final Fantasy XV - Into the Light

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 08:00 AM PST

10 years were spent creating this latest opus by Square Enix. Did they hit the mark? Read on for Rob's thoughts in his review.

- Revelation Update to Launch on December 10th

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 06:08 AM PST

ArcheAge will be expanding to v3.0: Revelation this coming weekend. The content expansion is packed with two new races (Dwarf and Warborn), five new locations and game play improvements directly based on community feedback. To set things off right, Trion is introducing new "fresh start" servers with all players beginning anew in a fight for dominance.

ArcheAge - Revelation Update Offers a Fresh Start for Players and Trion Worlds

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 06:00 AM PST

ArcheAge's next big update hits this weekend on December 10th with the launch of 3.0 - Revelation. Not only are there going to be brand new fresh start servers, but there are two new races, five new zones, and major changes to the marketplace based on player feedback. Read on for the full scoop.
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