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General: Teenage Girls Create Their First RPG

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 05:19 PM PDT

Teenage Girls Create Their First RPG

It's Friday and that means it's time for another edition of The Week in RPGs, your weekly breakdown of all things roleplaying games. This week we're talking Girls Make Games, new extended gameplay video for Dragon Age: Inquisition, Mass Effect 4, Dark Souls 2's first DLC, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel invading Borderlands 2, and even a new Final Fantasy game.

ArcheAge: First Beta Event Kicks Off

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 01:30 PM PDT

First Beta Event Kicks Off

Trion Worlds has announced the commencement of the first closed beta event for ArcheAge. The CBT will run from today through Monday, July 21st. In addition to the news of the closed beta start, Trion also announced that over a million players have signed up for the opportunity to test out the highly-anticipated title.

DOTA2: Championships to Be Broadcast via ESPN 3

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 01:20 PM PDT

Championships to Be Broadcast via ESPN 3

Proof that the international competitive gaming scene is a legitimate sporting event, Valve has announced that the International DOTA 2 Championships will be broadcast via ESPN 3. The International will take place this weekend and feature a prize pool of over $10,000,000 USD.

Destiny: Beta Begins, Companion App Touted

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 01:11 PM PDT

Beta Begins, Companion App Touted

Bungie has announced that the Destiny beta has officially kicked off for PlayStation consoles. Players can now log into the game and try out one of the most keenly anticipated shooters slated for release this year. In addition, testers playing on Saturday, July 26th will receive a special in-game badge to remind them of their participation.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: Curse of Naxxramas to Arrive on July 22nd

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 01:04 PM PDT

Curse of Naxxramas to Arrive on July 22nd

Hearthstone's first 'adventure', Curse of Naxxramas, is set to be released on Tuesday, July 22nd. Naxxramas will be released episodically, with one wing per week for five weeks hitting live service. The first wing, The Arachnid Quarter, will be free to play for the launch event, scheduled to last approximately a month.

Firefall: A Second First Look

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 10:55 PM PDT

A Second First Look

Hopping back into Firefall's long-awaited relaunch, I noticed right away that they added a new tutorial. This one shows off and explains some of the various suits and then thrusts you into your first combat mission. It won't take long but it is only here to teach you the basics before you are tasked with some more advanced missions. Slowly nudging you to start the campaign.

Camelot Unchained: The Progression System Revealed

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 04:18 PM PDT

The Progression System Revealed

This week is a seminal one for the Camelot Unchained team as they take to the airwaves to talk about the game that man are looking to as a return to old-school MMOs with definite new-school elements. Today in the second of our CU features, Mark Jacobs et al are ready to talk about the progression system. Check out our exclusive interview before heading to the Camelot Unchained Twitch.tv channel right about now to participate in a live stream event where even more will be revealed.

WildStar: 5 Things to Do at 50

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 06:26 PM PDT

5 Things to Do at 50

What do you do when you reach level cap in an MMO? While some leave you stranded in a content desert, WildStar floods you with a huge range of options. In this week's column, Gareth Harmer goes through his top 5 picks on what to do at level 50.

Destiny: PlayStation Network Connectivity: Intermittent

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 10:55 AM PDT

PlayStation Network Connectivity: Intermittent

Just hours before the beta launch of Bungie's Destiny, the PlayStation Network support site lists connectivity as "intermittent". As yet, no word has come down from the PSN support site as the cause of the issue.

Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Second Live Stream Event on July 18th

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 10:30 AM PDT

Second Live Stream Event on July 18th

The Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade team will be on hand this Friday, July 18th at 1:30 pm EDT (10:30 am PDT) on the game's official Twitch.tv channel for the second in a series of live stream events.

Warframe: New Beginnings

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 07:01 PM PDT

New Beginnings

From new weapons and Warframes to new game modes and tilesets, Warframe has seen quite a few dramatic changes and additions in the past year. That's why we're particularly excited about our upcoming Update 14 this week. Not only does it include a few meaty changes for our veteran players to chew on, but the overhauled new player experience and quest system means it's never been a better time to get into the game!

Camelot Unchained: The RVR Map Revealed

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 03:30 PM PDT

The RVR Map Revealed

This week is a seminal one for the Camelot Unchained team as they take to the airwaves to talk about the game that man are looking to as a return to old-school MMOs with definite new-school elements. Today in the first of two CU features, Mark Jacobs et al are ready to talk about the RvR map. Check out our exclusive interview before heading to the Camelot Unchained Twitch.tv channel right about now to participate in a live stream event where even more will be revealed.

General: Risen 3: Titan Lords - Demon Hunter Faction Detailed

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 09:33 AM PDT

Risen 3: Titan Lords - Demon Hunter Faction Detailed

The latest information about Risen 3: Titan Lords has been released and centers around one of the game's factions. Players will have three factions from which to choose for alignment, Demon Hunters being one.

General: Sacred 3: Competitive Cooperation Spotlighted in New Trailer

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 09:21 AM PDT

Sacred 3: Competitive Cooperation Spotlighted in New Trailer

While Sacred 3 players can play alongside one another cooperatively, Deep Silver has added a competitive dimension to that cooperation. In a newly released CGI trailer, fans are show just how that scene might play out in game. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Eldevin: Mounts Gallop Into Game in Latest Update

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 08:53 AM PDT

Mounts Gallop Into Game in Latest Update

The latest update has been applied to Eldevin and, most notably, bring mounts galloping into the game for the first time. Mount travel speed is based on a character's training and can increase exponentially over time. A dozen new mounts in a variety of shapes and sizes have been added and include flying carpets, a gyrocopter and more.

General: Game of Thrones Ascent Now on Mobile Platforms

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 08:48 AM PDT

Game of Thrones Ascent Now on Mobile Platforms

Fans of the HBO series and / or the George R.R. Martin book series who can't get enough of Game of Thrones will want to check out Game of Thrones Ascent that has just been released for both Android and iPhone mobile devices. The mobile game joins the iPad and desktop versions of the game. Players can involve themselves in Westeros with millions of other players by completing story-driven quests and much more.

General: MSI Unveils GT72 Dominator Pro

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 08:41 AM PDT

MSI Unveils GT72 Dominator Pro

MSI has revealed what it is calling a "desktop replacement" in the form of the GT72 Dominator Pro. This mobile gaming laptop features an Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GTX880M and much more all packed into one of the slimmest laptops ever produced by MSI.

General: Tribal Wars 2 Closed Beta Kicks Off

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 08:28 AM PDT

Tribal Wars 2 Closed Beta Kicks Off

InnoGames has announced that the closed beta for Tribal Wars 2 has kicked off, though it's still not too late for interested players to head over to the site to sign up for a chance to play. Players who have already registered for closed beta action should check their email, log into the Tribal Wars 2 site, and activate the key in order to begin.

Destiny: Beta Begins, Progress Carry-Over 'Unknown'

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 08:25 AM PDT

Beta Begins, Progress Carry-Over

According to a new interview at Eurogamer with Bungie's David "Deej" Dague, player progress during the Destiny beta may or may not be carried over into the game's final release. The Destiny beta has officially kicked off as of today, Thursday, July 17th.

Age of Wushu: Warrior's Ascension Announced for July 31st

Posted: 17 Jul 2014 08:20 AM PDT

Warrior

The Age of Wushu "Summer Expansion" will be arriving in game on July 31st. Called Warriors Ascension, the expansion includes a new sky ladder and a new tier of gear.

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