| Star Citizen: A Great Deal of Hope for the Newly Minted FPS Module Posted: 31 Oct 2014 01:41 PM PDT 
Since the idea was introduced as a stretch goal, the inclusion of a first person shooter component in Star Citizen has been a somewhat debated topic. There have been legitimate questions about how feasible it would be to add that sort of thing in an already ambitious project, and many have concerns that the attempt might come off feeling cheap or slapped in. We've all seen those games where something was just forced in for the extra bullet on the box. |
| Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Onward to the Heavens! Posted: 31 Oct 2014 10:00 AM PDT 
Most of you are likely waiting to learn more about what comes after 2.4, so let's do a Louisoux-ian timeskip and talk about Heavensward, the first expansion for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. |
| General: Blizzcon eSports Preliminary Rounds Begin Posted: 31 Oct 2014 12:34 PM PDT 
Blizzcon isn't until next weekend, but Blizzard is laying the groundwork for the epic championship battles for Starcraft II, World of Warcraft and Hearthstone players. This weekend is high stakes game play for Hearthstone and Starcraft II players as it is an elimination round on the way to next weekend's finals. |
| Star Citizen: Tune in During the Wee Hours of Morning for FPS Module News Posted: 31 Oct 2014 12:22 PM PDT
The Star Citizen team will be on hand during tomorrow's PAX Australia convention to reveal the first information and game play images of the FPS module and, according to press information, a 'few other surprises'. |
| General: Marvel Heroes & Marvel Super Hero Squad Online Halloween Posted: 31 Oct 2014 12:17 PM PDT 
It's a super hero Halloween thanks to in-game events for both Marvel Heroes 2015 and Marvel Super Hero Squad Online. Both games have plenty of tricks and treats ready for players. |
| General: Valiance Online - Spiritual Successor to City of Heroes Posted: 31 Oct 2014 12:13 PM PDT 
SilverHelm Studios, the team behind Project Gorgon, has announced that a new KickStarter initiative has begun for what is described as the 'spiritual successor' to the now-closed City of Heroes. Called Project Valiance, the game will utilize sandbox elements to put the control of the world in the hands of the players. |
| Warhammer 40.000: Eternal Crusade: Free to WAAAGH with the Ork Boyz and More Posted: 29 Oct 2014 05:29 PM PDT 
Lots of news on the Eternal Crusade front today, Behaviour has officially announced two partnerships, one with Razer and one with Alienware, as well as announcing a new spin on the Free to Play experience, with the new Pioneer Pack. Finally, two contests are running, to give the community members a chance at some pretty excellent prizes. I spoke with Miguel Caron, Studio Head, Online Games at Behaviour to get some more details on these announcements. |
| General: Does Lords of the Fallen Live Up to Dark Souls? Posted: 30 Oct 2014 04:38 PM PDT
Prepare to Die. Has there even been a more appropriate tagline for an RPG than From Software's Dark Souls? In an age where accessibility seemed to be the mantra, the Dark Souls franchise seemed to stick out its chin in defiance. As "punishingly difficult" and "supremely rewarding" became its selling points, masses of players rallied under its mystique, guaranteeing the rest of the industry would answer. Lords of the Fallen is that answer. The question is: does it stack up? |
| Destiny: On Launch, the Loot Cave & a Vision of the Future Posted: 30 Oct 2014 04:30 PM PDT 
Destiny came out of the gates in a big way not too long ago. Bungie has been exceedingly flexible in ensuring that the game stays playable and that issues are resolved in a speedy fashion. We caught up with Destiny Community Manager Eric "Urk" Osborne to talk about Destiny's beginning, where it is now and what the future holds. |
