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Rift - Fortress Sieges, Individual Loot & LFR Arrive in Hotfix

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 07:10 AM PST

Rift has been updated with a new hotfix patch that brings some much-anticipated content into the game: Fortress Sieges, Looking for Raid and the individual loot system. Fortress Sieges allows individual players or groups up to raid size to take on Xarth's Skull zone. Individuals assist by working along the exterior walls taking on vulnerable targets. Small groups take on enemies further into the fortress while large raid groups can tackle capturing siege weaponry.

Torment: Tides of Numenera - Them's Fightin' Words - Combat Explored in New Trailer

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 06:06 AM PST

inXile Entertainment and Techland have released a new trailer to show how combat will function in the game in all its nuanced ways. Players can choose several options in any given battle opportunity -- deception, persuasion, stealth or just take the most direct route and pop 'em.

WildStar - Primal Matrix Preview

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 06:00 AM PST

Carbine's next update aims to keep the endgame ball rolling, but is it enough? Gareth Harmer brings us this Public Test preview.

- Call Of Cthulhu - Depths of Madness Trailer

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 05:09 AM PST

Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide Studios have sent out a new trailer for Call of Cthulhu called "Depths of Madness" that literally shows the protagonist, Detective Edward Pierce, going mad on a strange island. It features lots of dark imagery and creepy scenery.

- For Honor Closed Beta Details Revealed + New SCARS Site

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:57 AM PST

The Ubiblog has been updated with a new post to detail the forthcoming For Honor closed beta event. From January 26th through January 29th, PC / XBox One / PlayStation 4 players can take part in the War of Factions. All participation will be recorded with players earning rewards that will be handed out on the game's launch.

Mu Legend - Second Closed Beta Event to Start February 21st

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:46 AM PST

Webzen has sent word that the second closed beta event for MU Legend is primed to run from February 21st through February 28th. During CBT 2, players will be focused on assisting the development team with localization implementation in five different languages: French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish and Polish.

Wild Terra - Try the Game for Free From January 20-24

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:42 AM PST

Juvty Worlds is inviting everyone to a Wild Terra party from January 20th through January 24th! The game is open to all for free with servers dedicated to PvP or PvE, a fast leveling event, daily treasure hunts and battles for extra rewards and prizes offered for bug reporting during the special weekend.

- Nioh - Final Demo Arrives with Unlockable Items for Launch

Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:55 AM PST

PlayStation 4 players can check out the final samurai-themed Nioh demo that is now available through the PlayStation Store. Players can check out the game throughout the forthcoming weekend. This is the final demo of the game prior to its release on February 9th.

Overwatch - Chinese New Year to be Celebrated with Themed Skins

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 06:42 PM PST

Starting January 25th, Overwatch players will be treated to a celebration of Chinese New Year. Though little more than a short teaser video on the Blizzard Twitter appeared, we're sure to learn more in the coming few days. We'll keep you posted!

World of Warcraft - Blizzard Wins German Lawsuit Against Bot Maker

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 06:28 PM PST

German site Mein-MMO.de is reporting that Blizzard has won its lawsuit agains Bossland GmbH, the maker of Honorbuddy, a bot used in World of Warcraft. Earlier court decisions that were in Bossland's favor were overturned with the decision that "distribution of bot programs for online games is anti-competitive". As yet, the full disclosure of the settlement has not been published.

Elder Scrolls Online - Homestead to Launch on February 6th on PC / Mac

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 03:51 PM PST

PC and Mac players of Elder Scrolls Online will be able to create their own in-game paradise when the Homestead update launches on February 6th. Console players will need to wait a bit longer for the warm fires of home. Homestead will launch for PlayStation 4 and XBox One on February 21st.

- Fire Emblem Heroes Tactical RPG Headed to Mobile in February

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 02:28 PM PST

Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem Heroes, a mobile tactical RPG, is heading to Google Play on February 2nd and at a later date for iOS devices. Gameplay will take place on a grid with players summoning Fire Emblem heroes "throughout history" to take part in fights. Characters from Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates will be present. Players will be able to upgrade heroes and summon additional ones that can be gained from the in-app market.

- Heading to XBox One in 2017

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 02:10 PM PST

Grinding Gear has announced that Path of Exile will be heading to XBox One later in 2017. The XB1 version will come complete with all five expansions including the new 3.0 content that will be launching for PC in the next few months.

Revelation Online - 2000 More Closed Beta Keys!

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 01:30 PM PST

MMORPG.com has been given closed beta keys for the highly anticipated Revelation Online, the all new MMORPG game being developed by NetEase. Get your key now while they last!

Pokemon Go - 2016 Revenue Soars to an Estimated $950M

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 12:46 PM PST

Pokemon Go, only in release for the last half of 2016, raked in what is estimated to be nearly $950M. The findings were announced via a special paid report at App Annie.

Overwatch - Winter Premier Live Finals to Take Place at PAX South

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 11:48 AM PST

NGE (Next Generation Sports) and Twitch have announced a strategic partnership to bring the Overwatch Winter Premier Live Finals to this year's PAX South during the first two days of the San Antonio event. Tickets are currently on sale for the event that will also be streamed via Twitch.

Vainglory - New 5-Minute Game Format Added in Latest Update

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 11:43 AM PST

Vainglory has been updated to v2.1 that adds a new 5-minute game format called Blitz Mode. In addition, players can get hold of the Epic Mystery Chest which offers a chance to get any hero or skin that currently is for sale in the market. Lastly, new supporter badges, hero skins, the Lunar New Year Map and other tweaks / balances have been added.

Dark and Light - More About Capturing & Taming Mounts

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 10:50 AM PST

Snail Games has sent out a bit more information about how Dark & Light creatures can be captured and tamed. Over forty creatures can be captured and tamed, from the familiar to the exotic. Players can locate, capture and tame boar, elk, unicorns, dragons and others that are as yet unrevealed.

Shards Online - Adventures in Alpha

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 10:30 AM PST

If I'm honest, I wasn't expecting to enjoy Shards Online. The retro-style MMO by Citadel Studios - a tribute to classics like Ultima Online - just didn't grab me. The Diablo-esque graphical perspective, slow skill grinds and nod to player-killing just didn't sound appealing in an era of sumptuous 3D and safe theme-park rides.

The Division - Last Stand DLC Teaser - Expansion 3

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 09:00 AM PST

Ubisoft is teasing a big reveal for The Division and the Last Stand DLC. The event will take place on Thursday, January 19th at 8:00 Pacific / 11:00 am Eastern in The Division Twitch channel. Little is known about The Last Stand but it appears to be a series of increasingly difficult waves of enemies.

Dark and Light - It's Finally Coming in Q1 2017 - RipperX

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 09:00 AM PST

Ripper talks about the upcoming Fantasy MMORPG Dark and Light with a release planned for Q1 2017. What are your thoughts on Dark and Light?

Conan Exiles - The Inside Story on Official & Private Servers

Posted: 18 Jan 2017 07:58 AM PST

Last week, Funcom let out the first details about Conan Exiles and how both private and official servers would function as well as released some of the first information about how players can "rent" server space for the game. We had the opportunity to send in a few questions to learn more. See what Community Manager Jens Erik Vaaler had to say.
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