17 June 2013 | |
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SEGA has unleashed a new trailer to Phantasy Star Online 2. The sequel to the original console MMORPG is about to receive a new content patch that’ll make every gamer happy. Well, everyone that can currently access the game. The Japanese-language trailer reveals the new Duman (Dewman) race, a new planet and, naturally, a horde of new loot, including the Katana and Bow.
The Episode 2 update will also unlock a second character for all players, the new maptype dubbed Coast, the Braver class type and more mobs to farm. Unconfirmed data mining suggests that new skills have been added alongside a skill tree revamp. The changes will result in skill reset items being distributed to players.
The four-plus-minute trailer is available after the cut with some accompanying screenshots. Western gamers remain holding their breath for their option to join the 2.5+ million players already collecting loot. SEGA revealed no news on the game’s anticipated North American launch at E3 2013, leaving the “delayed” state from mid-March as the most recent status.
Episode 2 will launch on July 17, 2013 for current audiences and introduce additional story elements. Continue Reading
14 June 2013 | |
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Oh, heavens. It’s not like SMITE hasn’t been taking up enough of our time. The still-in-closed-beta MOBA from Hi-Rez Studios recently modified the progression process in favor of a game mechanic far more appropriate to a MOBA. Favor earns you basic skins and unlocks gods and now players can farm Worshipers instead of experience.
Announced back in mid May, the change enables players to focus on their favorite gods instead of overall player-based experience. By winning a match with a chosen Demigod, Deity or God players earn Worshipers. Once you hit Level 1 with a specific god you’ll unlock the Golden skin. Alternatively, players can purchase the unique skins with large amounts of Favor or a hefty amount of gems.
As of press, details remain scarce on progression past Level 1.
Hit the jump to learn which gods currently have Golden skins available. And yes, it’s fully expected that each god will have a Golden skin down the road. Continue Reading
12 June 2013 | |
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Looking to trade in those treads of World of Tanks for a pair of wings? Then you’re in luck. Wargaming.net announced that its aviation simulation title will be heading to its open beta testing phase on July 2 as part of its E3 presentation.
The open beta testing will come with a character wipe as the developer switches between currency systems and begins to integrate the upcoming unified platform. The testing, which will come in two phases, will start with a complete wipe before stage two changes Tokens into Credits. Considering the change to open beta testing, basically a F2P game’s launch, Wargaming is including a bit of content with the patch. Changes include an advanced tutorial to give “the implementation of crews and crew skills, access to consumables and premium ammo, a brand-new tutorial, [and] two new in-game maps.”
Hit the jump for the open beta trailer. Continue Reading
12 June 2013 | |
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Hey. Did you know that I am Irish? No? Well, it’s the (unfortunate) truth. This means a few simple things. First, there’s some sort of curse that I need to be worried about. Not exactly sure what that means quite yet. Second, I’ve this unfortunate skin condition of not being able to OH GOD IS THAT NATURAL SUNLIGHT?!
Now that I am back under an umbrella with a built-in T-shirt, Sunblock 5000, and the where with all to hide under every shadow in the immediate vicinity, I can present you with some new, key information on Infinite Crisis. That’d be the news that Turbine Entertainment has developed a new map for the upcoming MOBA. Not that SMITE hasn’t been eloquent with its intentions, but IC is hoping to surprise its competition with Coast City, an all-new gameplay option.
The new, two-lane map features a pair of lanes, turrets, Power Relays for map vision and the infamous Doomsday Device. Don’t believe me? Check out the trailer below. If you dare. Wuss.
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10 June 2013 | |
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Hey, what’s that? There’s a big game convention or something going on this week? Oh, cool. Normally E3 isn’t a bastion of MMOG news, but Wargaming.net never misses a marketing opportunity. But hey, why wait for the actual convention to start when you can just push out your trailer and beat the crowd?
The official E3 trailer is all pomp and circumstance as there’s very little in-game footage on display. That being said, the cinematic trailer is a testament to the company’s overall skill at getting the adrenaline pumping. Things go boom, slice through the water at unfathomable speed and there’s bass. Lots of it.
If the World of Battleships Michael Bay edition didn’t suit your fancy, perhaps the other Wargaming.net E3 tidbit did. That, of course, being the final for real official announcement that World of Tanks is heading to Xbox 360. This shock absolutely no one that’s been following the recent industry purchases of Wargaming.net.
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10 June 2013 | |
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Cryptic Studios announced that its well-received Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG will be shedding its beta nomenclature on June 20. Neverwinter has been in full open beta, meaning freely accessible to any interested party without the fear of character wipes, since launching on April 30. The title has overcome its inevitable growing pains and has a handful of patches behind it already.
The forward progress of development and general player progression means its the perfect time for some content. And that’s exactly what players will receive. The late-June transition will unleash Gauntlgrym, a barely pronounceable end-game area first mentioned by Jack Emmert during our PAX interview. The zone features a mix of PvP and PvE content in one dungeon-clearing extravaganza. Players will be able to beta the zone in the upcoming Preview server.
Not enough news for you? How about a teaser site for the first Neverwinter expansion, Fury of the Feywild.
7 June 2013 | |
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*Note* Updated with the latest offer. Stay tuned for more! The promotion has been extended seemingly indefinitely. The current run will end 200 days from June 1, 2013.
Grabbing the latest skin for Artemis is as easy as pi. No, the other kind of pie. Actually, that’s pretty difficult too. It’s easy as cake, but that’s a lie. Uh, it’s easy as boiling water, assuming you’ve easy access to fire. Okay, it’s as easy as a Loki gank. Previously teased in the patch from earlier this week, the promotion is now live and features the complex task of hitting a button. The only catch is that you’re required to have a Twitter account. I mean, it was labeled as a Twitter promotion after all.
Head on over to WishPond, fill in your email address and click the ‘Claim offer’ button to have a Stalker code hand delivered by the robots of the Internet to your personal email account. From there, grab the code and manually type it into the SMITE game client. Yeah, Hi-Rez Studios can make a fantastic and unique MOBA, but has trouble with the copy and paste function!
Now that I’ve that secured, it’s time to go work on Cacodemon Ymir again, which you earn by hitting Level 30 before the game launches. Oh, and while you’re on Twitter, be sure to follow @LoreHound.
7 June 2013 | |
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Years in the making and multiple revamps later, the release of Firefall is almost upon us. But ahead of the July 7 open beta date has been a string of public betas. These weekend events have been dual purposes, marketing and stress testing. Each has included various prizes, including community unlocks and in-game items, and new content or systems to play with. This time will be no different.
The final public beta runs from Friday, June 7 until Sunday, June 9. The final session includes improved Chosen targeting in open world events, new locations and missions, additional tweaks to progression and crafting and tasty new battleframe abilities.
For those thinking of joining closed beta testing now via invite or by becoming a Founder, don’t forget that James Macauley already promised an end to character wipes in 2012. Check out the Open Beta FAQ for all the details.
