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The SoulKeeper VR Will be Released in August

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The SoulKeeper VR Will be Released in August


The SoulKeeper VR will be released onto Steam Early Access for both Rift with Touch and the HTC Vive on August 15th, 2017.

Lineage 2 Classic Adventurers Challenge the Terror of the Seas

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Lineage 2 Classic Adventurers Challenge the Terror of the Seas


Lineage 2 Classic continues to evolve and EU official server has just received new content update Zaken, named after the main new epic Raid Boss.

Worlds Adrift's First Update and Batch of Keys Available Now

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Worlds Adrift's First Update and Batch of Keys Available Now


Worlds Adrift's developers announced that they were releasing the game's first update and a small batch of keys.

Have You Visited Ersich Forest in Revelation Online?

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Have You Visited Ersich Forest in Revelation Online?


In the world of Revelation Online, Ersich Forest is a beautiful place located to the south of Sulan. There're lots of Peach Trees in the vicinity that embrace the land with their vibrant pink leaves.

Hack N' Slash Game Smashing the Battle VR Now Playable for HTC VIVE

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Hack N' Slash Game Smashing the Battle VR Now Playable for HTC VIVE


Presented by YJM Games, Smashing the Battle VR is now accessible on Steam for HTC VIVE. The long awaited VIVE version has just released on June 16th 2017 worldwide and now is available to download on Steam.

MU Origin - Land of Ordeals Update Available on Android and iOS Now

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MU Origin - Land of Ordeals Update Available on Android and iOS Now


WEBZEN today announced that Land of Ordeal, the Version 1.8 update of MU Origin is available on Android and iOS devices now.

Bless Online is still coming to NA/EU

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Bless Online is still coming to NA/EU


We were recently told that Aeria games dropped Bless Online, leaving Bless without a publisher. The chances of this game coming to NA/EU anytime soon seemed very low. However, Neowiz (Bless Online developers) recently spoke out about bringing the game to the west on their own.

Awesomenauts: Jump in there

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Awesomenauts: Jump in there


Awesomenauts is a side-scrolling MOBA that has fast gameplay. Not much thought needs to go into pregame. All of the bases of the game happens on the fly.

Team-based Shooter Dead Alliance to Host Open Beta from July 27-31

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Team-based Shooter Dead Alliance to Host Open Beta from July 27-31


The upcoming team-based shooter Dead Alliance will host a free multiplayer open beta on PS4, Xbox One and PC from July 27-31. Players will face off against opponents and turn zombies into man-eating allies across three multiplayer maps and an assortment of game modes.

New Upcoming MMORPGs in 2017 You Should Look Forward To!

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New Upcoming MMORPGs in 2017 You Should Look Forward To!


What's up everyone! I'm back with another article and video regarding New Upcoming MMORPGs in 2017 You Should Look Forward To!These are MMORPGs coming out in 2017, or at the very least have the potential to come out in 2017.

Kritika Online New Archer Class Revealed For KR/CN!

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Kritika Online New Archer Class Revealed For KR/CN!


The Chinese and Korean versions of Kritika Online are getting a brand new class addition of the un-named archer/falconer class. She wields a bow and fights with her long-time eagle companion!

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Nex Machina – A Twin Stick Shooter Inspired by Arcade Classics

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 02:52 PM PDT

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Nex Machina – A Twin Stick Shooter Inspired by Arcade Classics

Nex Machina is a new twin stick shooter from Housemarque Games. It takes its inspiration from 80s arcade classics as well as from Eugene Jarvis, creator of Robotron 2048. The game is now available for both PC and PlayStation 4.

Nex Machina

In the game, humans are depending on machines and technology. However, machines are not just there to assist humanity. They have become sentient, reached consciousness and are far more intelligent than their creators. As a result, these machines have turned on humans in an effort to remove them from existence. One brave human defies them all: YOU.

Game features include:

  • twin stick shooter action
  • 100+ levels, 5 different locations
  • secrets to be discovered
  • local coop
  • feats and achievements
  • community and friendly leaderboards
  • player ranks
  • monthly tournaments
  • spectator mode

Enter the zone, become one with the game, and pull off the most incredible feats. The game is packed with opportunities to create your own play style in order to best the tough challenges and ruthlessly competitive environments you'll experience. This is what arcade games deserve to be in the 21st century.

You can learn more on the official site.

Nex Machina – A Twin Stick Shooter Inspired by Arcade Classics
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Dead By Daylight Killing It on XBox One & PS 4

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 09:47 AM PDT

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Dead By Daylight Killing It on XBox One & PS 4

Console players can start slaying their friends now that Dead By Daylight has launched. The NA / SA XBox One and PlayStation 4 versions join the successful PC version. European players will be able to take part in the fun later this week.

Dead By Daylight

The game’s special physical edition is out at certain retailers in North American and South America. In addition, a digital version can be purchased in each console’s store.

The special edition features all of the main Killers and Survivors as well as two additional Killers and two more Survivors. Buyers will also receive a pair of outfits and two additional maps.

The game casts one Killer and up to four Survivors that try to survive a nightmare. Survivors play in third-person with a strong situational awareness to avoid being caught, tortured and slayed. The Killer plays in first-person, focused on hunting down and killing their victims.

You can learn more on the official site.

Dead By Daylight Killing It on XBox One & PS 4
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Micro Machines: World Series preps for launch with a retro trailer

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 09:30 AM PDT

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Micro Machines: World Series preps for launch with a retro trailer

June 30th is right around the corner, and Codemasters’ Micro Machines: World Series is gearing up for launch.  Check out the latest trailer, delivered perfectly in 1980s commercial stylings, and catch a glimpse of the many game modes, cars, tracks, and Nerf gun tie-ins. Yes, that Nerf.  The game will be on PS4 and XBOX One, and can be found on Amazon at the links below…

Mico Machines Game Features
  • Battle Mode – introduces all new Battle Arenas which allow you to wreak mass destruction on a miniature scale against your friends or AI
  • Competitive Multiplayer – supports up to 12 players online and 4 players on the same screen across a variety of racing and battling environments with unique weapons and abilities for each vehicle
  • Team Play – lets you work together using your vehicles’ unique skills in modes such as "Capture the Flag" and "King of the Hill"
  • Classic Racing – retains the manic social gameplay of the series, updated with stunning HD visuals showcased in the return of classic locations such as the garden, kitchen, workshop and many more

Available June 30th at Amazon.com:
PS4: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01…
XB1: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01…

 

Micro Machines: World Series preps for launch with a retro trailer
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Crytek’s Hunt: Showdown has come a long way in E3 Footage

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 09:23 AM PDT

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Crytek’s Hunt: Showdown has come a long way in E3 Footage

Just… LOOK at it. I played Hunt back when it was a 4-player co-op shooter RPG. I loved it then. But Crytek ran into its financial issues, and the game seemingly disappeared. Well, it came back in a big way at E3, and even won PC Gamer’s Game of the Show. Watching this footage, I can totally see why. Hunt is now a PVP shooter, but still with heapings of PVE as 5 teams of 2 players each stalk through maps, hunting down monsters and each other. It looks bloody marvelous. Hunt: Showdown is one to watch.

More about HUNT: Showdown

In this tense match-based first-person PvP monster hunter from the makers of Crysis, you will face off against unearthly horrors in the forgotten corners of the world. You will hunt, and you will die. But without risk, there can be no reward, and when the water runs with blood, you'd better hope it's not your own… Sign up for the newsletter on the website: https://www.huntshowdown.com

Hunt: Showdown E3 Gameplay Footage

Crytek’s Hunt: Showdown has come a long way in E3 Footage
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Diablo 3 Rise of the Necromancer Set to Release on June 27th

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 07:50 AM PDT

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Diablo 3 Rise of the Necromancer Set to Release on June 27th

The Diablo 3 Rise of the Necromancer DLC will be released on consoles as well as PC on June 27th. The DLC will cost $14.99. However, the DLC cannot be pre-ordered. It seems that it can only be purchased on release day.

Diablo 3 Rise of the Necromancer

Players have a lot of good reasons to get hold of the DLC including the new Necromancer class. The class is a throwback to Diablo 2 in look and feel as well as in skills. Players will find familiar skills including Bone Spear and Corpse Explosion to name two.

Players who buy the DLC will gain access to the new class as well as receive the following:

  • 2 new character slots
  • 2 new stash tabs
  • the Golem pet
  • Wings of the Crypt Guardian
  • portrait, sigil, banner, accent & pennant

Console players can also take advantage of a special package. Called the “Eternal Collection” containing the base game and more including Reaper of Souls and the new DLC. PlayStation Plus members and XBox Gold members can buy the special edition for $40 for a limited time.

Q. What about all the other features coming in Patch 2.6.0?
A. Challenge Rifts, The Shrouded Moors zone, Temple of the Firstborn zone, and the Realms of Fate are all free content—if you own the Reaper of Souls expansion pack, they are available for play without any additional purchases.

Diablo 3 Rise of the Necromancer Set to Release on June 27th
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Amazon.in: Bestsellers in Baby

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#3: Pampers New Large Size Diapers Pants (48 Count)

Posted: 21 Jun 2017 02:04 AM PDT

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Pampers New Large Size Diapers Pants (48 Count)
by Pampers
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Buy:   749.00   608.00

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#10: Mee Mee Caring Baby Wet Wipes with Aloe Vera (72 pcs) (Pack of 3)

Posted: 21 Jun 2017 02:04 AM PDT

Mee Mee
Mee Mee Caring Baby Wet Wipes with Aloe Vera (72 pcs) (Pack of 3)
by Mee Mee
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Buy:   387.00   240.00
23 used & new from   240.00

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Necromancer Class Coming to Diablo 3 on June 27

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 08:28 AM PDT

Rise of the Necromancer, a new content update for Diablo 3 that introduces a brand-new class, will be available on June 27. This pack will be available digitally in-game on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for 14,99€ (£12.99 GBP). The pack will include two character slots, two stash tabs (PC Only), a half-formed golem […]

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First Gameplay Footage from Hunt: Showdown

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 08:25 AM PDT

Crytek’s new IP, Hunt: Showdown debuted at this year’s E3. Today the developers of Crysis has published the very first gameplay footage so we can take a look at what to expect out of this intense and dark new game. In the video, which captures the drama and dark atmosphere of this title, Creative Director […]

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First World of Tanks Xbox One X Screenshots in 4K

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 06:24 AM PDT

the first Xbox One X screenshots in 4k resolution of World of Tanks:    

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The Steam Summer Sale 2017 begins tomorrow

Posted: 21 Jun 2017 01:30 AM PDT

The annual Steam Summer Sale begins tomorrow, 22nd June, at 6pm UK time.

Digi-bank PayPal broke the news on Twitter with an associated deal of its own: £5 off when you spend £20 on Steam.

The end date for PayPal's deal is 5th July, which is probably the end date for the Steam Summer Sale as well - last year's sale ran 23rd June to 4th July.

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24 minutes of Monster Hunter World gameplay show why it could be the best entry yet

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 01:56 PM PDT

Capcom revealed 24 minutes of Monster Hunter World gameplay during a Japanese livestream earlier today.

YouTuber and Monster Hunter aficionado Arekkz Gaming offers an English language synopsis of the developer walkthrough after having seen the same presentation at E3.

In this upcoming entry to the fantasy hunting series, maps will be large and you'll be able to seamlessly transition around the field, unlike the series' previous entries where you have loading screen between each section of the map.

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Diablo 3's Necromancer DLC out next week

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 08:21 AM PDT

Blizzard has announced that the Rise of the Necromancer pack for Diablo 3, which adds the much-loved Necromancer character class from Diablo 2 to the younger game, will be released next week on 27th June.

The add-on will be available for PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game, priced at £12.99 (€14.99). PC and Mac users will need to have the Reaper of Souls expansion installed (Diablo 3 isn't available on current consoles without it).

In addition, Blizzard will release a new digital edition of the game for consoles - Diablo 3: Eternal Collection - which includes the base game, Reaper of Souls and Rise of the Necromancer. Pitched as a jumping-on point for new players (or perhaps those who never moved over from the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions), the Eternal Collection has a standard price of £54.99 (€69.99), but will be available to Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus subscribers at an introductory price of £29.99 (€39.99).

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Play entire first Hitman location for free on PC, PS4 and Xbox One

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 07:50 AM PDT

The beginning of the acclaimed recent Hitman game is, as of today, free for anyone on PC, PS4 or Xbox One.

The beginning constitutes everything in the first location: two story missions, two Escalation contracts, more than 40 challenges and 17 Achievements/Trophies.

The freebie on Steam does not go live until 5pm UK time but is available from the Microsoft Store and PlayStation Store now.

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Crytek's Hunt is back from the dead - and it looks pretty cool

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 07:24 AM PDT

Crytek has released a gameplay video showing off Hunt: Showdown, it's new in the works multiplayer first-person shooter.

Hunt: Showdown emerged from the ashes of Hunt: Horrors of the Gilded Age, the co-op action game from defunct studio Crytek USA.

Crytek has suffered high-profile financial issues that has seen the German company sell off a number of its studios in a bid to raise cash to pay increasingly exasperated staff, some of whom went months without wages. The company now focuses on its CryEngine business as well as the development of Hunt at its main Frankfurt office and Warface at its Kiev office.

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This Witcher fan film looks surprisingly good

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 06:44 AM PDT

Can't wait for the Witcher Netflix series? This 30-minute Witcher fan film, Alzur's Legacy, looks surprisingly good. Perhaps it's because it's professionally made by a recognised Polish cast and competent crew - or perhaps it's because the main character isn't Geralt.

Alzur's Legacy tells an original story about the witcher Lambert - who you may remember from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - in a timeline set "several dozen years" after the conclusion of the Witcher Saga of books. Well known characters Triss Merigold and Dandelion will play key roles.

The film is a not-for-profit endeavour (perhaps due to copyrights) and needs your help. Alzur's Legacy seeks $15k on crowdfunding site Indiegogo.

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Leaked images reveal Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered standalone

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 06:37 AM PDT

Images of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered standalone have leaked online.

CharlieIntel.com received images of the game case, sourced from US shop Target, with a 27th June release date and a $39.99 price point (we don't know how much it'll cost in the UK).

According to the images, this standalone release is the base Modern Warfare Remastered game. It does not include the $14.99 Variety Map Pack that came out in March - but expect it to include the recently added supply drops for microtransactions.

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Half-Life remake Black Mesa delays Xen level release one final time

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 04:45 AM PDT

The already-delayed Xen levels of Half-Life remake Black Mesa have unfortunately been delayed again. Rather than be released this summer they will now arrive in December.

"Unfortunately, as some of you may have already predicted, we are going to need to push back our planned release of Xen to later this year, in December," read a Black Mesa update on Steam.

"We know that this is not what anyone would want to hear, but after taking a long and hard look at what we want to achieve, we have decided that this is for the best. We do not want to compromise on Xen's quality in any way. That said, we consider December to be a do-or-die deadline."

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Metro Exodus looks like the STALKER 2 fans have waited years for

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 04:07 AM PDT

The people behind gritty survival shooter Metro Exodus are designing the game to be the best of the Metro series and the best of the STALKER series - combined.

Metro Exodus was unveiled during Microsoft's E3 2017 media briefing last week with an eye-catching trailer that suggested the series had gone open world.

While it's not accurate to say Metro Exodus is an open world game, it does feature multiple large areas for players to explore alongside the more linear environments the Metro series is known for.

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Assassin's Creed Origins hunting, underwater, night gameplay demoed in hour of footage

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 03:33 AM PDT

We've already posted our own hands-on impressions of the impressive-looking Assassin's Creed Origins from E3 last week, but now we're back and seeing others upload videos of their own adventures.

The demo we saw had a fairly straightforward mission to complete, along with a separate arena activity to try. Still, other folk at E3 decided to wander away from the mission bounds - and see more of Origins' open world.

I snuck a glimpse at the portion of Origins' unlocked for Ubisoft's E3 demo - it was just a tiny fragment of the game's overall, vast world. (Think Zelda: Breath of the Wild's opening Plateau area, versus the rest of the game.) The videos below are just from this.

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Anthem coincidentally the start of "a 10-year journey" for EA and BioWare

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 02:38 AM PDT

EA has said BioWare's ambitious and visually impressive new IP Anthem will be the "the start of maybe a 10-year journey for us" - echoing the decade-long publishing deal Activision signed with Bungie for thematically similar series Destiny.

Talking on the Xbox Daily Show during E3, EA vice president Patrick Soderlund said (from 1:41:30 onwards): "[Anthem is] a social game where you and your friends go out on quests and journeys. It's a game that we've been working on for almost four years now. And it's a game that - once we launch it next year - will be the start of maybe a 10-year journey for us."

Anthem was announced properly at this year's E3 but was first talked about - as a new IP in development at BioWare's HQ in Edmonton, Canada - back at E3 2014. It being a shared-world shooter - a massively-multiplayer online game of sorts - means EA and BioWare will need to invest heavily in building a live online service as well as in building the game itself. In other words, Anthem is a bigger undertaking than a next Dragon Age or Mass Effect game.

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Kil'jaeden Defeat Cinematic

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 12:03 PM PDT

Kil'jaeden Defeat Cinematic
Congratulations to Serendipity (US-Korgath) for their Kil'jaeden kill!



Kil'jaeden Defeated - Argus Skybox
Congratulations to Cute Anime Girls for killing Kil'jaeden. Argus appeared in the sky after they got the kill!

Levantus, June 19 Hotfixes, Blue Tweets, Battlegrounds Event, Necromancer June 27

Posted: 20 Jun 2017 10:17 AM PDT

Necromancer Release Date and Price Revealed

Forgotten Torch was a Major Mechanic in League of Explorers

World Boss - Levantus
Levantus is up this week! He drops item level 860 gear and a Blood Relic. Shaman can also get the The Warmace of Shirvallah hidden artifact appearance for Doomhammer.



Legendary Item Upgrades
With the Tomb of Sargeras release, you can upgrade your legendary items to item level 970 by completing another collection quest.



Patch 7.2.5 Hotfixes - June 19
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
Chromie Scenario
  • Fixed an issue in which the quest to complete the Deaths of Chromie scenario didn't always give credit.
  • Chromie should become unresponsive much less often.

Classes
  • Heroic Leap, Infernal Strike, and Metamorphosis will no longer sometimes consume their cooldown without moving.

Class tuning changes below will take effect with scheduled maintenance in each region.

Demon Hunter (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Vengeance
    • Damage of all abilities reduced by 5%.
    • Spirit Bomb damage reduced by 33%.

Hunter (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Hunters should no longer see Ban-Lu, Grandmaster's companion when tracking beasts.
  • Survival
    • Damage of all abilities increased by 3%.

Mage (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Arcane
    • Damage of all abilities increased by 3%.
  • Fire
    • Damage of all abilities increased by 3%.

Monk (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Brewmaster
    • Stagger now has 40% effectiveness against Magic damage (was 50%).
  • Mistweaver
    • The global cooldown from Refreshing Jade Wind is correctly reduced by haste.

Paladin (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Retribution
    • Damage of all abilities increased 3.5%

Priest (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Discipline
    • Evangelism now has a duration of 6 seconds (was 7 seconds).

Shaman (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Elemental
    • Damage of all abilities increased by 3%.
    • Smoldering Heart proc chance is now 10% per 100 Maelstrom spent (was 20%).

Warlock (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Affliction
    • Damage of all abilities reduced by 5%.
  • Destruction
    • Damage of all abilities reduced by 5%.

Warrior (Forums / Skills / Talent Calculator / Artifact Calculator / PvP Talent Calculator)
  • Arms
    • Trauma can no longer Critically Strike.
    • Damage of all abilities reduced by 4%.

Dungeons and Raids
  • The Nighthold
    • Gul'dan
      • Fixed a bug causing Soul Fragment of Azzinoth to inadvertently retain threat on a target after Enslave Demon breaks.

Items
  • Insignia of Ravenholdt should now work correctly with Toxic Blade.
  • Darkmoon Deck: Promises now provides mana reduction that scales like a secondary stat.
  • Darkmoon Deck: Immortality now provides armor that scales like a secondary stat.
    • Developers' notes: The power of these trinkets at item level 900 is identical to their previous scaling value, and will be stronger than before at lower item levels.

Player versus Player
  • Hunter
    • Marksmanship
      • T.N.T. (Honor Talent) will correctly only apply Concussive Shot to targets hit by Bursting Shot.

  • Warlock
    • Affliction
      • Demonic Gateway's debuff will now show the correct duration remaining when the Warlock has Gateway Mastery.

Professions
  • Inscription
    • Technique: Glyph of Angels is again obtainable from Mists of Pandaria creatures.

Quests
  • Fixed a bug where "In the Blink of an Eye" was not granted to players upon completion of "Illidari Allies" or equivalent.


World
  • Fixed a bug in the Cavern of Consumption that would erroneously teleport players back to the entrance of the cavern.

Blue Tweets
Originally Posted by Blizzard Entertainment
I know blizz are stubborn but you must realise faction arena titles was a huge mistake. Has there been any positive feedback?
Quite the contrary, it is having the desired effect. For example, in NA the cutoff difference between each faction is very close.
(holinka)
What Im noticing is top players just camp an alt of their main class "2nd druid" on the easier faction. Even a 50 point difference is big.
Probably a few but not the majority. Likewise we were told "everyone switches and switches back" but in reality, it wasn't the case for most (holinka)
On Eu it feels kind of weird since for example last season people on horde got r1 with 100 Rating lower than alliance.
We expect that gap to continue to shrink over time. (holinka)

what is blizzard trying to achieve then if its having its desired effect? A 3000 rated alliance player missing r1 and a 2900 horde gets it?
Our intent is to distribute our best PvP players as evenly as possible between both factions as that benefits the game as a whole. (holinka)
With each season since the change to faction based titles, we have seen that distribution improve. (holinka)
No it doesn't, the most beneficial is when all of the best PvP players play 1 faction so they can all play with eachother.
We fundamentally disagree on that point. (holinka)

is there anyway to track 150 wins after faction changing 2 times? i xfered horde played there then went back. @WarcraftDevs
There isn't really and admit that it's a problem we need to correct for the future. (holinka)

Ghostcrawler Tweets
Ghostcrawler still occasionally talks about WoW. Remember that he no longer works for or speaks for Blizzard.
Originally Posted by MMO-Champion
What is the best approach to rebalancing a particular ability/champion/class/etc. - to do one large, comprehensive balance pass over one update, or several smaller, incremental balance passes over many updates?
All things being equal, I would advocate that it's better to do it once. Touching something in many updates just increases the chance of introducing bugs, makes it feel like balance is unresolved (and therefore perhaps not worth players' time to invest in mastering it), and can also get really wearying for players who play that character.

However, overdoing a change has all of these risks and even more. Overshooting a target and then having to revert changes adds to the sense that game balance isn't anywhere approaching stable and can feel ever crappier to players who love that character than slowly creeping towards a target.

It's one of those Price is Right deals - get as close as you can without going over.

Now sometimes we'll run into a situation where small +3% changes don't have a meaningful impact. In those cases, it's entirely possible that we don't even have a sense for the order of magnitude. We're tuning the dial by 3% when really it's going to take a 50% buff or nerf to solve the problem. That clearly could take a really long time.

If this seems to be happening, I would advocate for making a massive change - double the number or whatever. You will likely overshoot your target, perhaps by a lot, but at least you'll know where the endpoints of your continuum are so you can try to get things somewhere in the middle. This tactic works much better for internal testing where you can explain your goals (finding the extremes) than foisting it on players who have to suffer even more balance problems just so you can get your shit together. (Source)



Weekly Bonus Event - Battlegrounds
Originally Posted by Blizzard (Blue Tracker / Official Forums)
A new weekly quest and rewards are here—steel yourself for Battleground combat!

Seven Days on the Battlegrounds
All this week, heading to the Battlegrounds will net you some extra Honor along with bonus loot for completing this week's quest. To enter the fray, open Group Finder (default hotkey: I) and then select the Player vs. Player tab. Next choose Casual, select Random Battlegrounds, and hit the Join Battle button—you'll be matched up with other players and sent to one of the 11 battlegrounds.

Weekly Quest
Before you get started, Archmage Timear near Violet Hold in Dalaran has a quest for you. Win four random Battlegrounds, and you'll be rewarded with 5 Marks of Honor, a Badge of Honor (1000 Honor), and a Glory of the Melee Artifact Power token (base 500 AP).

Battleground Buff
This week you gain 50% more Honor in Battlegrounds.

A New Event Every Week
The Bonus Events system consists of a rotating schedule of different activities, currently scheduled to run each week beginning on Tuesdays. Each Bonus Event grants a passive bonus to a particular game activity and offers a once-per-event quest with a noteworthy reward for accomplishing a related goal. The in-game calendar can serve as your one-stop reference for the event schedule. The Adventure Guide also offers a direct link to active Bonus Events, allowing you to easily accept any associated quests.

Diablo 3 - Rise of the Necromancer Pack Arrives June 27!
The Necromancer is almost here! Check out Diablofans for builds and more details.

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