Decksplash comes to Steam on November 2, for Free Week

October 26, 2017, 6:02 am

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Decksplash, from Bossa Studios (Surgeon Simulator, I Am Bread, Worlds Adrift) will be made available on Thursday, November 2 on (PC) Steam, for a special Free Week. In a unique experiment for the developer, if 100,000 people download and play Decksplash during this event, Bossa will instantly release the game into Early Access at the end of the Free Week, on November 10.

Check out the new Decksplash trailer:

Every board in the skateboarding turf war of Decksplash has its own personality and flavour - no humans required - guaranteeing players will leave an impression in 3 vs 3 PvP matches, where domination of the skatepark is achieved by nailing combos and the sickest tricks, splashing your team’s colour across the tarmac. Player skills are rewarded with loot during their online matches - switch up the deck design with this swag, to really stamp their identity on the matches.

During the Free Week, Decksplash will be available for gamers to download and try out. If 100,000 players participate, the game proper will be released on November 10. Everything they earn during the Free Week - loot, levels, coins - will carry over into the game proper, when it launches on November 10. Additionally, Free Week players will unlock and keep the Erik board set, giving them a unique part of Decksplash history that no one else will be able to get.

So: get in, get splashing, and get Decksplash released. It’s quite literally skate or die.

Follow Decksplash on Facebook and Twitter. Further information on the Free Week can be found at the game’s official website.

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New Heroes and Halloween Events Arrive in League of Angels - Paradise Land

October 27, 2017, 3:59 am

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The Knight in shining armour is often out to rescue the damsel in rose-colored celebrity dress, but that’s not always the case. League of Angels – Paradise Land, available as a turn-based free-to-play RPG mobile game on the App Store and Google Play, has a different story. It introduces two new heroes in its latest update, Rose Knight & Admiral.

Associated with gentleness and dangers, Rose Knight is the personification of bright red rose, whose sword blazes with rosier shade. Admiral is a beautiful maiden in shining armour with long hair. She could start up a floating mech that concentrates all its firepower in a frenzied attack, inflicting damage on all enemies and increasing their damage taken for 2 turns. Her rage skill Death Mark could analyse the battlefield and command allies to concentrate their firepower to inflict CMG on all enemies and increase their damage taken for 2 turns.

The project team is on a long way to satisfy players demand for different heroes. They have already created a variety of characters and stories in the universe of League of Angels, including Lunaria, Elrodil, Desire, Wind Dancer and Zen Guardian, etc. The unique stories and sceneries of heroes interweave into one big picture of Paradise Land. Rose Knight and Admiral bring a ray of fresh air and make a notable impact on the game.

Players could get Rose Knight and Admiral with discountable price during in-game Halloween celebration, which will open on October 28th and close on November 1st. For Halloween Paradise Land has prepared abundant events. Players could clear stages to collect Pumpkin Coin and redeem in events to get awesome stuff. There are Halloween Chests in two different levels of quality and Halloween Special Titles waiting for players.

The story of Paradise Land takes place in the world of Elysium, where a nefarious power has toppled the rule of the Angels. The strife between the Humans, Elves, and Orcs have intensified even more. When the Prophecy of the Apocalypse spread across the land, it became woven into the fabric of fate. Ready to the celebration and start your journey in League of Angels – Paradise Land!

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5 Recommended Mobile Games to Play This Week (Oct 28, 2017)

October 28, 2017, 3:18 am

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With tons of new mobile games and updates rolling out every day, it is challenging to find the best new games for your mobile devices among all kinds of choices. To help out, we round up five awesome games we think are worth downloading and playing this week.

To find out more, you can also check out last week’s recommended mobile games.

ArcheAge BEGINS

ArcheAge BEGINS is a mobile collecting 3D online game which is developed collaboratively by Gamevil and XLGAMES. ArcheAge Begins is set 2,000 years prior to the events of ArcheAge, and it follows the first expedition of twelve heroes as they embark on the fabled “Library Expedition.”

In this game, players will be able to take part in Territory Battles with six factions as well as in 4-player dynamic raids. In addition, there are 32 heroes in game as well as activities including PVP, fishing, trading and farming. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, ArcheAge BEGINS also features visually-stunning graphics for mobile experience.

Animal Crossing Pocket

Developed by Nintendo, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp looks much like other games in the Animal Crossing series, which traditionally see your character moving to a new location, interacting with the animal inhabitants, and customizing your home. This time is camping theme, where you're building up a campsite, making it seem a little smaller scale than the cities and towns in the full console releases.

The good thing is this is not a single player game, and you can meet with your friends in game and trade items with them. Animal Crossing Pocket currently soft-launched in Australia, and the full release will arrive in later November.

Sheltered

You may have survived(or probably perished) on Sheltered PC and console version, but now you can play this award-winning game on your mobile devices. Sheltered is a post-apocalypse game which you have to try your best to survive after nuclear holocaust.

Sheltered features deep crafting system and dynamic encounter system, so you must gather as many supplies as possible en-route to the concrete underground shelter that will soon become your family home for the foreseeable future.

The Sun: Origin

The Sun: Origin is a post-apocalyptic FPS game which was developed by a 3 people team in 3 years. It was set in this world that a warrior known only as Raven would emerge. A warrior that would save his people by bending the wasteland to his will.

In this game, you not only have to manage scarce resources such as ammunition, food and medical supplies, but also brave the dangers of the wasteland by facing off against humans, rabid hounds, ghouls and raiders.

Blocky Farm

Following the success of Stardew Valley, more and more farm management game emerge and Blocky Farm is one of them. It's free to play voxel-based farm management game in which you can build and customize your farm, make friends with the locals, take care of cute pets and animals.

In addition, the game also features an online mode, allowing you to compete with other farmers in all kinds of global events. The iOS version is now available, and the Android version will be launched soon.

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Update 2.0 Ragnarok Arrives for mobile RPG MU Origin Today

October 28, 2017, 8:52 am

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WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, has launched another content update for its real-time mobile MMORPG MU Origin.

The latest update to MU Origin, Ragnarok, includes new features, including its event battle ‘Ragnarok’, Pet skill system, Guild temple system and the system improvement and adjustment.

All-server arena system for the Server Arena Top 100 to battle who is the true No.1 of the MU Continent, 'Ragnarok' has been added to this update. Players will be able to battle the Top 100 warriors from all servers to prove themselves to be the true mightiest in the MU Continent.

Anyone in Top 100 players in the Server Arena in the previous month can join 'Ragnarok' to battle the warriors from all server thorough rounds of 100, 64, 34, 16, quarter-final, semi-final and final. The exclusive title, MU Origin No.1 will be given to the final winner of Ragnarok.

An evolution of the Pet System, 'Pet Skill' is now available. Pet Skill will be activated when a Pet reaches Lv. 30, and every new skill slot opens at Pet Lv.30, 40, 50 and 60. Skill grades such as Magic, Rare and Epic will be given randomly to their skill. In addition to acquisition, 'Skill Lock' prevents losing the Skills in their Slots, and help them get a desired Skill in a right Slot.

Guild Temple System also has been added in the game. Players can level up eight Crests to activate special Temple options and additional Temple buffs in the Guild Temple.

With the update patch, players can enter into Elveland, a new all-server area for 11 Rebirth or higher, and check out the increased guild level cap, Cry Wolf Statue. System improvement and adjustment also have come to the game.

The latest MU Origin trailer has been released today, what the newest update includes is now available on the official WEBZEN YouTube channel:

MU Origin is now available for free in the App Store and Google Play. For more information on new features and events, interested players are invited to check out MU Origin's official website at: http://muorigin.webzen.com, and join the official Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/MUOriginWEBZEN/

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Wanna Play a Game? Halloween Possesses World of Tanks

October 28, 2017, 8:52 am

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This Halloween, stranger things invade World of Tanks battlefields on PC and console. From October 27, the ghoulish tank Leviathan from the underworld attempts to besiege the world of the living in World of Tanks on PC, and monsters mash as tanks rise from their grave in World of Tanks Console.

Leviathan, ruler of the armored afterlife, has grown weary of his underworld dwelling and seeks to conquer the world of the living to expand its evil empire. Standing in its way are two multi-turreted event tanks: devastating long-range sniper Franken and thick-skinned Stein that can soak up damage and rush into the melee.

Players will find both these tanks in their Garage from October 27 19:00 Amsterdam time. After picking which one to play, you can face Leviathan's forces in a PvE mode where they must stop its ingenious minions and take out the monster once and for all. If you’d rather combat real enemies, there’s a 15-vs-15 PvP mode, too.

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World of Tanks Console dredges terror from the other side in Monsters Awakened, which runs from October 27 through November 1. The much-loved Monster Tank lineup from previous events has been resurrected with two new spine-tingling additions: the Höllenhund leKpz M 41 90 mm and Dragon Type 62.

In Monsters Awakened, tankers brave the ghastly fields of Grim Graveyard, where phantom trains, Kraken tentacles and a mysterious green ooze haunt the battlefield. If players out there previously possessed the monster tanks they’ll discover the awakened versions, boasting menacing new forms with powerful stats and abilities, upon logging in.

But players don’t have to worry if they do not possess a monster tank, because they receive the equally chilling Spectre to take on the monster tank forces. By surviving the battle in the Spectre tank, the Spectre medal will be awarded.

Monsters Awakened runs from 27 OCT until 2 NOV.

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War Thunder readies its guns for Xbox One X

October 28, 2017, 9:35 am

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Gaijin Entertainment’s popular military vehicle combat MMO War Thunder is in development for Xbox One and Xbox One X, the world’s most powerful console. War Thunder brings air, land, and sea battles directly to gamers’ living rooms featuring carefully researched and reconstructed famous and rare vehicles ranging from the Spanish Civil War to the Cold War period.

“Our fans have been asking for War Thunder on Xbox One and we have been working toward bringing its crossplay experience to them. We are thrilled to announce that we have reached an agreement with Microsoft to bring War Thunder to Xbox One and Xbox One X,” said Anton Yudintsev, CEO, Gaijin Entertainment. “More than 20 million players have enjoyed War Thunder across multiple platforms and we cannot wait for Xbox One and Xbox One X owners to join the battle.”

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Vainglory Opens Global Pre-registration for Upcoming 5v5 Mode

October 28, 2017, 9:35 am

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World’s Leading Mobile Esport Continues to Push Mobile Platforms to the Max with Addition of 5v5 Map
Vainglory, the world’s leading mobile esport, today opened pre-registration for its upcoming 5v5 mode. Players can now pre-register at 5v5.vainglorygame.com for exclusive rewards and a chance to enter the 5V5 Early Access.

Vainglory’s 3v3 MOBA is already the most competitive in the world with its precision controls, console-grade graphics and gameplay engine and focus on strategic and tactical depth.

The upcoming Vainglory 5v5 map, built from the ground up by former competitive players and designers from leading PC MOBAs, will offer the definitive 5v5 MOBA experience on mobile. Vainglory’s 5v5 is designed to reward mechanical skill and meaningful decisions around team compositions, objectives and rotational strategies — all while ensuring the most precise controls and the most beautiful graphics optimized across the widest range of devices.

“When we started Super Evil Megacorp, we set out to challenge the notion that mobile-first gamers were somehow inferior to gamers on other platforms,” said Super Evil Megacorp CEO Kristian Segerstrale. “We believed that every phone was a portable next-gen console, and that every mobile player deserved games just as core, strategic and performant as players on PC. Over the past three years, millions of players across the globe rallied to our cause, embracing real-time multiplayer gaming on touchscreens, shifting the market in our direction.

“Fueled by that momentum, our mission now is creating a 5v5 MOBA that is deeply strategic and tactical, with console-grade performance, based on deep, original fantasy and personality-rich storytelling.”
Vainglory 5v5’s closed beta is conducting around-the-clock playtests with players from multiple regions and all skill tiers.

“We have been working closely with our closed beta community to get our 5v5 exactly right, and we will show it off to everyone at our upcoming World Championship in Singapore in December,” said Segerstrale. “We will be growing the early-access community as we move toward launch. If you want to be part of the journey putting final touches on 5v5, be sure to pre-register!”

The Vainglory8 Autumn competitive season will determine which teams fill the remaining open spots and represent their regions at the Vainglory 2017 World Championship at Singapore’s Kallang Theatre from December 14-17. Already-qualified teams include defending World Champion Rox Armada (Korea) and two-time Unified Champion Cloud9 (North America). During the event, which will determine the best Vainglory team in the world, Vainglory’s 5v5 mode will be unveiled to a global audience of millions who tune in to the competition’s streams and VODs.

Viewers can watch all of the Vainglory esports action streamed live on the officialVainglory Twitch, Facebook and YouTube channels.

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New mobile games releasing this week (Oct 28-Nov 4)

October 29, 2017, 3:50 am

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Raiders Of The Broken Planet New Economy Update

October 29, 2017, 9:08 am

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MercurySteam’s aim is for Raiders of the Broken Planet to evolve and develop in concert with its audience as a reflection of player feedback. With this in mind, the first major update to the game will dramatically change the way a large portion of players can experience this 4 vs 1 counter-operative third person shooter.

So far Raiders of the Broken Planet has hosted over half a million players. The game consists of a free Prologue and 4 adventure driven campaigns, each priced at €/£/$9.99. Previously, the free Prologue players were not able to access the full economy of the game, while those that purchased the Founders Pack or the Alien Myths campaign were. This is changing. In the latest patch, MercurySteam is opening the in-game economy to all.

Players who own or download the free Prologue, will now be able to use Gold, Faction Points and Character Points to unlock new characters, build weapons from blueprints found on the battlefield and unveil pieces of lore from the world of Raiders of the Broken Planet, now having full access to all the game’s features within the Prologue.

The Inside Raiders #01 Economy Update video for a full breakdown of the changes, provided by Raiders of the Broken Planet Community Manager, Karen Hernàndez:

Where Mikah, Dr. Kuzmann and Ginebra were previously reserved for Alien Mythsplayers, now anyone will be able to unlock these characters by investing the Gold they have earned during their matches. Players who go on to purchase Alien Myths, will be able to experience the first epic story of season one, and add the lethal sniper Shae - the campaign’s exclusive character - to their ranks.

Alien Myths is told across four adrenaline-fueled missions featuring intense action, unforgettable characters and sumptuous visuals - all delivered at a silky-smooth framerate. MercurySteam is committed to delivering a game that offers great gameplay, story, visuals, and all of it for just €/£/$9.99 per campaign, in addition to the free Prologue.

This is the first of many changes MercurySteam will be making in the next weeks and months to ensure that Raiders of the Broken Planet players have more flexibility and options to enjoy the game’s content.

#DevShouts - Character Focus: Mikah video:

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Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition Available for PC via STEAM

October 29, 2017, 9:08 am

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SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition is available now in the Americas for PC via Steam™. SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition includes the full game and DLC previously released for the PlayStation 4 version of the game including the Lord of the Inferno DLC and all three chapters of the Abyss of the Shrine Maiden DLC for $49.99.

Written in close collaboration with Reki Kawahara, creator of the popular light novel and anime series Sword Art Online, SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition brings back beloved characters Asuna, Leafa, Silica, Lisbeth, and Sinon to join Kirito on his adventure through the new Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG), “Sword Art: Origin.” Players will choose up to three characters to join their party as they explore the expansive world of Ainground, battling enemies and taking on quests from the mysterious AI, Premiere.

In addition, SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition includes all three chapters from the Abyss of the Shrine Maiden saga. Experience the expansive story that put Kirito and friends in new areas and dungeons to unravel the mysterious story behind the hooded character.

A new launch trailer for SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition:

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World of Warcraft: Patch 7.3.2 New Environment Assets

October 30, 2017, 10:01 pm

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In World of WarcraftPatch 7.3.2, Blizzard added extra environment files, used as assets for the sky/stars. While these look similar to those used in the Star Augur Etraeus fight, we have confirmed these are new to 7.3.2.

You can check out the content below with us.

Warning: expansion speculation and 7.3.2 spoilers in post.

The new void-themed files are used as assets for the sky/stars:
Environments\Stars\7XP_Astromancer_OldGodNoise03_Mask.blp
Environments\Stars\7XP_Astromancer_OldGodPlanet_Front01.blp
Environments\Stars\7XP_Astromancer_OldGodPlanet_Nether02.blp
Environments\Stars\7XP_Astromancer_PlanetAlpha_Dark02.blp
Environments\Stars\7XP_Astromancer_Planet_CutOut02.blp

We are speculating that these could be related to the Wound in the World, in which Sargeras throws his sword into Silithus, potentially awakening the Old Gods. Perhaps there is a larger skybox that requires more corrupted planets--like an alternate vision of what could be if the Old Gods took over. Again, this is just speculation on our end, as with any speculation it's unofficial and could lead to nothing.

We first saw planets consumed by the Fel and Void during the Star Augur Nighthold fight. In this encounter, he showed us several different visions of the sky referencing different threats facing planets, which parallels he progression of Azeroth:

Phase 1 "Absolute Zero" has a Frost theme, like Wrath of the Lich King
Phase 2 "A Shattered Void" has a Fel theme, like the Burning Legion and Argus
Phase 3 "Inevitable Fate" has a Void theme, showing a planet encased in tentacles.

When Phase 3 starts, he says:
Star Augur Etraeus yells: Is that not enough? Must I show you the true horror of our reality?
Star Augur Etraeus yells: Very well... witness what I have seen, and TREMBLE!
Star Augur Etraeus yells: These are the beings who will devour the future you so futilely fight to protect!
Star Augur Etraeus yells: Avatars of non-existence... knowing nothing but hunger.

Based on these visions, it looks like Phase 1 is the past, Phase 2 is Legion, and Phase 3 is a Void/Old God future. Perhaps we'll return from defeating the Burning Legion only to see the Old Gods have been at work in Azeroth.

Thanks for your reading.

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New MORPG mobile game ArcheAge Begins is now launching

November 2, 2017, 1:48 am

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A new MORPG called “ArcheAge Begins” is now launching. This multiplayer RPG mobile game is developed by XLGAMES and released by GAMEVIL.

The game is based on the PC game ArcheAge and developed with Unreal Engine 4. The content of the game shares many elements with the PC version, including the background of the world and the storyline and so on.

The story of ArcheAge Begins happens1000 years before the PC game ArcheAge, and mainly taking about the mythos of the universe including gods and different mysterious races.

The gameplay is very similar to other mobile RPG, players just need chose heroes and skilled them. Each quest allows up to 4 players to join in a battle.

The game is free to download and play, but should include the chargeable item or service within the game. If you have any interest on this game, you can download it on Google Play Store.

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Skyforge Comes to Xbox One in November

November 2, 2017, 1:48 am

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Microsoft announced that Skyforge, a new free-to-play action mmorpg would be coming to the Xbox One this November. This launch comes just in time for the new Xbox One X release on November 7, which will have updated graphics, power, memory and more in comparison to older Xbox One models.

Skyforge takes place on the planet Aelion which is constantly plagued by invasions by surrounding planets. The god Aeli protected Aelion and its inhabitants, but vanished leaving his power and knowledge behind for chosen warriors to use. These warriors must continue to protect Aelion in Aeli’s absence, fighting off invaders to maintain peace.

Players will take on the role of a chosen warrior, and have a choice between 15 unlockable classes to master on their journey. Each class has their own unique moves, abilities, armor sets and more, and as players progress, additional content will be unlocked for each class such as ultimate abilities and a ‘Divine Form’ as a god. No matter the class, there will be multiple modes to choose from when deciding the best path for the game; classic PvE and PvP modes can be used “in over 100 locations,” and the game has a Campaign Mode which will likely focus on the primary storyline.

The Skyforge Xbox One announcement trailer gives a brief glimpse into the graphics of the game, which will look even better with the new Xbox One X console specs. Skyforge features a mix of sci-fi and fantasy elements, with many types of monsters, magical attacks, futuristic weapons, space ships and more. Environments appear to be expansive and detailed, with outstretching grasslands, giant stone temples, sandy dry lands, foggy wetlands, and large invader ships. Every environment has its own look and feel accompanied by a wide array of opponents.

Source: mxdwn

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Making a Big Game Bigger, PUBG Coming to XBox One on December 12th

November 2, 2017, 1:48 am

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If you've got an XBox One and have been feeling left out of all the furor around PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, worry not! In a new post on the XBox Wire today, the team let everyone know that PUBG is coming to XBox One via XBox Game Preview on December 12th. Yes. Yes it's true. A big game is getting bigger.

In addition to announcing Xbox’s XGP launch date on December 12, we also shared the exciting news that we’re on track to launch 1.0 for the PC version in late December. This has been an amazing year for us and launching both 1.0 on PC and on Xbox through Xbox Game Preview are huge milestones for the team. I’m incredibly proud of how far we’ve come in such a short time, but I’m even more excited to say that we’re just getting started.

Both versions are being developed at the same time, but they both have their own separate roadmaps. Various Xbox One features and functionality will change and come online over time just like they have on PC, with our goal being to have both versions align to each other as soon as possible. Feedback as you know has been critical to the game’s success, so beginning December 12 we want to hear from Xbox fans on what they think about PUBG and how we can make the best version of the game possible.

PUBG XBoxers will be able to get hands on three special limited-edition cosmetic packs: The PUBG Warrior Pack, the PUBG Accessory Pack and the PUBG Tracksuit pack. These will all be available and purchasable during the preview period as there are no plans for an in-game shop once the XB1 version launches.

You can read more on the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Xbox Wire post.

Source: MMORPG

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EVE Valkyrie developer CCP Games goes cold on VR

November 2, 2017, 1:48 am

≫ Next: Black Desert Online CBT Applications Start in Southeast Asia

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In another sign of scales majorly falling off of eyes where VR is concerned, games developer CCP Games — which made a big early bet on virtual reality gaming — is pulling the plug on two of its studios that had been working on VR titles.

The news was reported earlier by GamesIndustry.biz which obtained the following statement from CCP about the move:

CCP Games is restructuring its studio locations worldwide, driven primarily by reduced investments in virtual reality and an increased focus on PC and mobile games. This has resulted in a reorganization and centralization of its five studios across the world to three in Reykjavík, Shanghai, and London.

In the coming weeks, CCP will undertake the following proposed measures: The closure of its Atlanta studio with VR development moved to London, the sale of its Newcastle studio, and the elimination of a number of positions worldwide. The company´s Shanghai studio will be reduced and refocused to support growing business in China through local partnerships. CCP has provided severance packages and job placement assistance for all those affected.

There are no changes to ongoing plans for EVE Online and the company´s product pipeline is strong. In early October CCP confirmed continued development of its PC FPS game, ‘Project Nova’ and announced a new mobile game, ‘Project Aurora,’ both set in the EVE Universe. Both projects are on track and unaffected by these changes. CCP will announce additional game releases directly or through partnerships over the next 18 months across PC and mobile.

Two years ago, as the most recent hype wave was once again raising hopes around the tech, CCP announced a $30 million raise from Novator and NEA — specifically for developing VR games.

The veteran games developer was seeking a second act for its 12-year old MMORPG, Eve Online. Its early experiments resulted in EVE Valkyrie: One of the first game prototypes for the Oculus Rift. Another of its VR projects, Gunjack, targeted mobile VR.

CCP’s soon-to-be-shuttered Atlanta studio had also been working on a Playstation VR title called Sparc — which it described as “a unique physical sport only possible in virtual reality, in which players compete in fast-paced, full-body VR gameplay”.

While the company is not pulling out of VR development entirely, a statement from CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson makes it clear it’s pressing pause and conspicuously stepping back from its former positioning at “front and center in the second wave of VR” — as the commercial reality of very low consumer uptake and interest bites.

And this despite Pétursson sounding very bullish on the VR games market as recently as seven months ago when the total addressable market was estimated at less than two million units.

“Today we have made tough, but important, changes to CCP in response to how we see the gaming market evolving in the coming years,” he said today. “We will continue to support our VR games but will not be making material VR investments until we see market conditions that justify further investments beyond what we have already made.”

Though he did go on to add that: “Our belief in the long-term transformative power of the technology remains strong.”

But belief in long term tech change is a world away from spying a viable business in the short term and directing your resources to capitalize on a tangible opportunity.

VR may be very many things in the far-flung future. Right now, for many players, a viable business it’s not.

As we wrote this summer, this VR cycle is dead. Check back in five years. And be happy if you didn’t already bet the farm on an overhyped fantasy.

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Black Desert Online CBT Applications Start in Southeast Asia

November 2, 2017, 4:10 am

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Back in July 2017, James Heo, the COO of Pearl Abyss shook the gaming community by announcing the launch of Black Desert Online in Southeast Asia.

True to its word, Pearl Abyss did not disappoint the legions of awaiting gamers as they look to fulfill this promise by revealing the start of CBT applications and a chance to try out their acclaimed character customization for Black Desert Onlinein Southeast Asian countries. Adventurers in Southeast Asia may now prepare for their journey by applying for the CBT on their official website, which launched yesterday.
“We are extremely thrilled to announce the start of CBT applications for Black Desert Online - SEA to our loyal fans in Southeast Asia! We hope to recruit many adventurers to join us in the Black Desert. In addition, users can also try out the character customization system on the trial server. We’re excited to see what kinds of characters our users in Southeast Asia will create.” said James Heo, the COO of Pearl Abyss.

The official website features the trailer and showcases the initial information and services for the server. It provides information regarding upcoming content and news pertaining to the game. In addition, players can also start signing up on the website for a chance to earn free Pearls “Black Desert Online's premium in-game currency” in the opening giveaway event.

Players can apply for the CBT and try out the character customizing server on the official website. https://www.sea.playblackdesert.com
For more information, players can follow the latest news about Black Desert Online– SEA on the official Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/playblackdesertSEAsia

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Life is Feudal: MMO Prepares for Mid-November Open Beta

November 2, 2017, 4:10 am

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After a series of successful Closed Beta tests, Life is Feudal: MMO, the social-focused medieval life simulation for Windows PC from Bitbox, will be launching in Open Beta on November 17. In Life is Feudal: MMO, players will explore and conquer a realistic medieval world, starting out as lowly peasants, and working their way to the "top of the food chain", through crafting and construction. It's a dangerous world out there, and players shouldn't expect to go it alone, as the most successful medieval explorers are those who team up with others, form guilds and contribute to a fully functioning feudal society. Some will be butchers, others, bakers, and a skillful few will become knights...or even kings!

Life is Feudal: MMO will launch its Open Beta on November 17, 2017 and will come in three different starter packages, available for $29.99USD, $39.99 and $99.99 depending upon content. More info is on the game and the package contents is available at www.lifeisfeudal.com .

Life is Feudal: MMO is a large-scale group-focused RPG, that places players in a highly realistic, non-fantasy, medieval world where danger lurks around every corner. Players need to work as a team to gather resources, build shelter, craft tools and form a fully functioning feudal society in an unforgiving archaic world. Players may find a place in society as a vassal, a knight, a farmer or even royalty, as their guild builds and expands their medieval societies.

While players may start their adventures alone, as they gather and craft supplies needed to make it to the next day, they will quickly meet up with others to form groups, then guilds, and finally work their way up to complete medieval societies and nation-states. Life is Feudal: MMO is a realistic social experience, where the best way to thrive in the world is to work together and build a fully functioning society, where everyone has a place, from the most basic hunters and gatherers, to farmers, soldiers and civic leaders. There's a place for everyone in Life is Feudal: MMO, and a world ready for them to explore!

Source: gamespress.com

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Overwatch Kicks off Season 7 of Competitive Play, Nerfs Mercy on Ptr

November 3, 2017, 2:29 am

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Let’s face it, not everyone has the skills to be Overwatch e-sports material, but you can still show your competitive side in-game with the start of Season 7 of Competitive Play earlier this week. If you’re still dreaming of making it into the big leagues, the Overwatch Open Division might be a good place to start.

“For those who have tested their metle in Competitive Play and want a bigger challenge, the Overwatch Open Division will help you become a true contender. This entry-level program for aspiring professionals is an excellent proving ground where players can test their strengths as teammates and face off against other regional teams in a structured weekly format.”

Season 3 of the Open Division kicks off on November 6th and will run until December 10th with the top eight regional teams vying for the top spot on December 16 and 17.

Meanwhile, Mercy is due for another round of nerfs which include an increase in Resurrect cast time and a 75% movement speed reduction while casting. These changes do not apply when Valkyrie is activated. Ana will also be getting a small damage boost to make her more “threatening.” PC players can now test out these upcoming changes in the PTR.

“We feel that Mercy’s recent rework has been successful, but her Resurrect ability still feels too strong and frustrating to play against. Now that it has a cast time, there is more room for enemies to counter the ability. However, casting Resurrect happens instantly when Valkyrie is active. This should make her feel powerful when she transforms on the battlefield.”

You can find the full PTR patch notes on the Overwatch dev blog.

Source: MMOs

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Gigantic Developer Motiga May Be Laying off Staff and Ceding Control to Perfect

November 3, 2017, 2:29 am

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It’s late Thursday night and we’re getting some not-so-good news out of Gigantic developer Motiga.

Here’s a link to a Reddit thread titled “RIP Motiga :(” started by Audio Lead Dan Crislip, a.k.a., MO_Soundz. He links to his Twitter account, in which he writes, “Today marks the end of Motiga and my time with an absolutely amazing team.”

While one might first infer that Crislip alone left Motiga, his further comments on Reddit seem to indicate something far greater:

JUST TO CLARIFY. NO, GIGANTIC ISN’T GOING TO END ANYTIME SOON, I’D ASSUME THAT PERFECT WORLD WILL TAKE OVER. YES, THIS IS A TWEET FROM A MOTIGAN BUT NO OFFICIAL WORD HAS BEEN SAID, BUT I’D ASSUME IT’S TRUE. AND FINALLY, WHEN I SAY “ASSUME” I MEAN “YES THIS WILL HAPPEN/YES THIS IS 100% TRUE” SO.

Elsewhere on Twitter, former Motiga employee Troy Hewitt offered his condolences to Motiga employees, saying that he’s “Really sorry to hear about the latest trauma.” Combined with Crislip’s statements on Reddit, which include “Perfect World will be running the future of Gigantic,” it would seem to indicate that multiple people have been let go by Motiga — and that the game itself will be undergoing some changes in management.

It wouldn’t be the first time — or even the second — that Motiga has faced layoffs. The developer went through some painful layoffs while Gigantic was still in development but seemed to have rebounded after working out an agreement with Perfect World Entertainment to publish the game. Now, less than four months after its official launch, the game and its developer may be facing further difficulties.

We’ll add to this story as we learn more.

Source: mmobomb

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MU Legend: Final Weekend Approaches Before OBT Release

November 3, 2017, 3:18 am

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MU Legend has re-opened the long-awaited forums, and the game client and frontier packs are still available before the open beta.

WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, today reminds players of the impending launch of MU Legend's OBT on November 7th, 2017.

With the open beta set to begin early next week, the latest version of the MU Legend client is already available for download on the website. Players that took part in the stress test will have a patch available when the servers open on November 7th, 2017 (UTC).

Furthermore, once the OBT starts, there will be no data wipes. This means that players can enjoy the game from day 1, secure in the knowledge that their characters will not be lost when the game reaches official release. Players who have not yet signed up or downloaded the client are still welcome to do so at: http://mulegend.webzen.com/en/

In 2001, MU Online was released to the pure happiness of hordes of fans all around the world. This marked the birth of the MU franchise globally. In 2017, 16 years later, MU Legend pays tribute to those unforgettable days, embodying much of what made its eldest ARPG brother so unique: Atmosphere, lore, game mechanics and much more. While staying true to the essence of the MU franchise, MU Legend comes with its own flavor and richness for players to discover. It's the product of a new vision that emerged from the minds of the MU Legend developers, generated with experience acquired over more than a decade.

MU Legend will open the doors into a fantastic world, long before the events of MU Online. As previously introduced, players will have four classic MU-franchise classes to choose from and embark on their epic journeys.

On the official Facebook page and Discord channel, users who had the chance to join the two closed betas and the stress test are passionately (and kindly) urging the MU Legend team to release the game.

Responding to their fans' enthusiasm, the MU Legend team at WEBZEN Dublin commented: "Our players are the most supportive fans ever! Even when we were facing the pre-production hazards experienced by almost every game, our fans expressed their unbreakable encouragement in thousands of ways! We're truly blown away by the support we've been receiving on our social media pages. Seeing the hundreds of positive emojis really puts smiles on our faces every day."

To welcome all guilds, feedback, roleplay stories and more, the MU Legend team has today re-opened the long-awaited forums. A place for all to post opinions, guides and questions, the forums are ready to host fans from all over the world.

To provide the best game experience for players, MU Legend's team of experts has released a new volley of deeply detailed game guides. The guides provided include topics such as the Rift, the guild system and the Endless Tower, each of which covers invaluable knowledge for any MU Legend pro; the "Guides" section of MU Legend's website is not to be missed.

To learn more about MU Legend and pre-download the game, visit: http://muLegend.webzen.com/en.

Players are also invited to discuss the game and join the official Facebook community at: http://facebook.com/MULegendGlobal.

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