| Riders of Icarus: 'We Hear You' - Producer's Letter on Bots & Spammers Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:05 PM PDT The latest Riders of Icarus producer's letter has been published that deals with a sensitive subject for many players. It begins by acknowledging the fact that the game has been plagued with bots and spammers since Head Start and, while temporary measures have been put into place, the development team has been largely silent on the issue while players have been loudly decrying the issue across social media and in the game itself. |
| Path of Exile: Atlas of Worlds Announced, Launching September 2nd Posted: 10 Aug 2016 09:00 PM PDT Path of Exile is getting a brand new expansion. Called Atlas of Worlds, it launches on September 2nd, and significantly improves the endgame map creation system players have been spending so much time with since the game launched a few years back. We spoke with Grinding Gear's Chris Wilson about the myriad ways in which Atlas of Worlds improves the endgame for Path of Exile, and how the new Essence Challenge League brings challenges for new players too. |
| General: The Goddess Athena Needs Your Help in Omega Zodiac Posted: 12 Aug 2016 12:52 PM PDT Omega Zodiac is a new MMO set to launch on August 17th. Game play centers around the Goddess Athena and her need for assistance. Players take on the role of a Knight, Mage or Archer and work through the Gold Sacred system where every constellation grants unique skills and powers. |
| World of Warcraft: Forging Doomhammer - The Azeroth Armory in Action Posted: 12 Aug 2016 11:59 AM PDT Hollywood blacksmith Tony Swatton, best known for forging weapons for some of the movie industry's biggest blockbusters, has become part of the Azeroth Amory after being commissioned by Blizzard Entertainment to create one of World of Warcraft's most iconic and legendary weapons, Doomhammer. Check out the video to watch metallic poetry in motion as Doomhammer comes to life. |
| Hob: World Raise Trailer Arrives, Filled with Awesome Goodness Posted: 12 Aug 2016 11:48 AM PDT Runic Games is finally ready to unleash some new information about its next game in development, Hob. Today, Runic released a brand new trailer called "World Raise" and indicated that Hob will be available for PlayStation 4 and PC. Hob also appeared yesterday on Steam. |
| Neverwinter: Tons of Value in a PlayStation 4 MMO Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:28 AM PDT Neverwinter has finally made its way to the PlayStation 4, joining the ranks of an ever increasing list of console MMOs hoping to a chance at new life. The game launched on Xbox One in March of last year, so the team at Cryptic has had plenty of time to polish up the experience for PlayStation 4 players. Were they able to do it? Read on for our thoughts! |
| Atlas Reactor: Free Mode Goes Live! What Are You Waiting For, Freelancer? Posted: 12 Aug 2016 10:55 AM PDT Trion Worlds has announced that free mode has arrived in Atlas Reactor. This means that everyone can play and advance in Atlas Reactor free of charge, though there are some restrictions in place. Freelancers will be placed on a weekly rotation giving players a chance to try them all out over time. |
| Final Fantasy XV: Florence + the Machine Release Three Tracks from Epic Score Posted: 12 Aug 2016 09:13 AM PDT During this mornings BBC 1 Radio broadcast of Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw, Florence + the Machine debuted three tracks from Final Fantasy XV. "I Will Be", "Too Much is Never Enough" and "Stand By Me" were all featured on the program and will be available on iTunes later today (they are already available in the EU / UK). |
| Trove: 360 Games to Take Trion's Voxel Phenomenon to China Posted: 12 Aug 2016 08:55 AM PDT Trion Worlds has announced a partnership deal with China's 360 Games to bring its voxel-based hit, Trove, to that country's market. Trove will arrive in China in 2017 with a fully localized version that will include all current content and custom content created specifically for the Chinese market. |
