Thursday, June 30, 2016
STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC – KNIGHTS OF THE FALLEN EMPIRE, THE GEMINI DECEPTION
BioWare™ and Lucasfilm today released the next chapter in the episodic storyline of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ – Knights of the Fallen Empire. The GEMINI Deception is available now to all Star Wars: The Old Republic players and raises the stakes as the Outlander prepares for the ultimate showdown.
Marvel Heroes Extends Anniversary Event Through July 4
Marvel Heroes Extends Anniversary Event Through July 4
3-Year Anniversary Event
In celebration of the release of Ultron and the upcoming Independence Day holiday, we’ve decided to allow the anniversary event to continue through the 4th of July!All the following event activities will remain active until 11:59 PM PDT, July 4th:
- A.R.M.O.R. Incursion
- Cosmic Chaos
- Operation Omega
- Mystic Mayhem
- 200% Server-side XP bonus
- Odin's Bounty - Active in all zones!
Thank you for celebrating three years of Marvel Heroes with us!
New Hero: Ultron
Ultron joins the Hero roster of Marvel Heroes 2016!It was a cold day in December when Ultron became self-aware. Hank Pym had no idea exactly what consequences the machine’s sentience would unleash on the world. But before the brilliant Avenger could act, Ultron rebelled. Not just against its creator, but against all organic life. Over time, Ultron has upgraded and rebuilt itself continually while pushing the evolutionary boundaries of synthetic life. Each step brings Ultron closer to perfection. But Earth’s mightiest heroes, the Avengers, have always pulled the plug on Ultron’s campaigns. Now Ultron’s prime directive has been updated, taking this machine’s unlimited functionality to unstoppable levels.
Minor Changes & Bug Fixes
Enemies within Infernal Limbo have had their health slightly reduced.Dedicated travel power base speed has been increased to 700 for all heroes.
Squirrel Girl’s Sprint power VFX have been updated. Ride the wave!
The S.H.I.E.L.D. Training Room DPS Target Dummy now properly respawns after being defeated.
Fixed an issue where the LT, RT, L2, R2 buttons on a gamepad could not be bound to anything but a modifier key.
Fixed menu scrolling behavior for gamepad right thumbstick when viewing the in-game store.
Age of Conan Update 5.0 Raid Finder and More
NEW!
Membership Update
We’ve just upgraded Premium Membership for everybody! What does it mean to be a Member now? It means you get new, constant perks that remain active for as long as you’re a member--plus access to the new Loyalty Rewards program! For more details, please read here.
Free-to-Play Changes
You may now access any area you own, regardless of your membership status. You no longer need to keep buying access passes or membership in order to enter Raids, Unchained Dungeons, or playfields from expansions you already bought. Please remember that you still need to own the appropriate pack (such as Rise of the Godslayer) in order to access these areas.
Raid Finder
The new Raid Finder is now available! This feature allows you and other like-minded players to queue for and enter a raid dungeon together! The Raid Finder rotates a different dungeon each week. New rewards await! Look for the magnifying glass icon on the top-left of your screen, next to the Playfield Access button. Remember, the Raid Leader can arrange the raid group by holding ALT and clicking + dragging a character’s nameplate around.
Challenges
Challenge yourself! You may open your Challenge Journal from a new Treasure Chest icon in the top-right of your screen, or with the default keybind of [Shift + C]. Daily Challenges offer new goals and incentives to play various aspects of the game. As you complete more challenges, you will progress towards daily and weekly rewards that contain high-value items!
Daily Rewards
A new reward every day! This may be found through a new Calendar-shaped icon in the top-right of your screen, or with the default keybind of [ . ]. Daily Rewards may be claimed once every 24 hours, per account. Rewards never expire and don’t have to be claimed on consecutive days! Rewards become more powerful as you progress, and once all rewards have been claimed, the table will reset. Clicking on an icon of any reward will show you more information about that item.
GENERAL
Removed the membership requirement for all playfields!
Dragon's Spine and associated playfields (including T5 and T6 raids) now require the Dragon's Spine content pack to be accessed.
Updated the Premium Teleport list to include a teleport to Dragon's Spine.
The AA offline system is now available from level 20.
Removed the Rise of the Godslayer expansion requirement from AA window.
Resolved numerous environmental issues in the Purple Lotus Swamp.
Fixed an issue that could cause combat music to stack on top of itself and play several tracks indefinitely.
Added a new vendor to Old Tarantia next to the Portent vendor. This vendor offers new items in exchange for Atlantean Shards.
GUI
The Raid Finder UI can be accessed using ctrl + R or by clicking the raid finder icon in the top left HUD. This will allow you and your group to sign up to be matched with other players for the weekly raid.
A new Challenge UI has been added. Accessed with shift + C or the Challenge Journal tab on the topbar, the Challenge Journal will show your progress towards earning rewards for challenges.
Pressing "." now opens the Daily Login reward UI.
Removed offline leveling display from character selection screen.
ITEMS
Resolved an issue that could cause Moonstone of Occult Inspiration to not proc successfully.
Updated the descriptions of the Intermediate and Master bundles.
Expertise Points gained from the Royal Treasure Chest can now be sold to vendors if you have no need of them.
Winter Howler and Maltese Vaaghasan now properly display that they need Exotic Creature Handling to use.
TOKENS
Consolidated various stacks of tokens into single items that award multiple tokens. No change to the total amount received.
To conform the way tokens are distributed across all tiers, raid tiers 1 and 2 have had single free for all tokens removed. These bosses now drop more tokens that are personal, guaranteed drops. This results in an increase to the overall tokens a player receives in a full tier 1 or 2 clear. Free for all items that drop multiple tokens such as the jar of relics were not removed.
Sabazios the Insane now drops a Jar of Relics.
All Simple Relics will now be consistently added to the recipient's token balance immediately.
CLASSES
Tempest of Set
Improved the audibility of Lightning Strike.
Demonologist
Improved the audibility of Shockstrike.
QUESTS
General
The quest "A Feat for Crowds" has been retired and is no longer available from trainers.
Chosain Province
The Den Mother will now spawn more reliably during "A Worthy Companion."
Conall's Valley
Corrected a spelling error in "The Passing of Blackfrost."
PvP
All Special Delivery quests are now on a separate cooldown.
PIT MASTER'S ARENA
Pets that have shared mastery achievements will now allow first time kill bonuses for each version of the pet that is defeated. This change affects Yakhmar, Ice Worm, Leviathus, and Leviathus Spawn. Players who defeated these bosses prior to this change will receive first time reward bonuses once more.
DUNGEONS AND RAIDS
Palace of Cetriss
Ethram-Fal now correctly resets the number of Seeds of Life he can spawn after the encounter resets.
Resolved an issue that sometimes prevented Lotus Miasma from building to its full five stacks.
Xbox Live
NICE! I got a Xbox Live gold code and it got accepted! To get one yourself just go to http://xblg.giftcodes.org
REVELATION ONLINE: All New Video Illustrates the Infinite Vastness of the World
REVELATION ONLINE TAKES TO THE SKIES
All New Video Illustrates the Infinite Vastness of the World
Revelation Online is a breathtaking Massively
Online Multiplayer experience in which players will discover the lands
of Nuanor. Explore a vibrant world of ancient mystery, and use the power
of flight to experience absolute freedom. Spread your wings or master
one of the many aerial mounts to soar through the sky. Dive into the
waters or climb to the top of the world – in Revelation Online you can freely reach any place.
Sign up today at: ro.my.com/en/about
Key Features:
·Experience
the absolute freedom to explore a gorgeous and endless open world.
Discover hundreds of stunning locations with different settings and
dynamically changing weather conditions
·Spread your wings and fly
without any restrictions! Fly with your friends across the world and
unleash the power of your wings in aerial combat.
·Enjoy hundreds of story driven adventures unfolding through spectacular cut scenes.
·Participate in raids with challenging bosses for up to 20 players
·Join intense PvP battles in numerous modes with hundreds of players simultaneously
·Enjoy the wide variety of character customization and progression
·Develop relationships with new allies using advanced socialization systems
·Elaborate guild system with personalized guild fortresses and cross server guild battles
To sign up for the Revelation Online Beta today, visit ro.my.com/en/about. For more information, ‘Like’ it on Facebook and follow the game’s development on Twitter @RevOnlineGame for all the latest developer updates and news.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
What is Blizzard Making? New Diablo Job Post
Game Director, Unannounced Project : Diablo
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a game director with outstanding communications skills, proven experience in creative direction, strong ability in system design, and a stellar track record of shipping AAA games to lead the Diablo series into the future.
Responsibilities
Be the vision holder for the franchise, setting the creative goals for the team.
Direct game design while successfully partnering with the production director to deliver and maintain an epic gaming experience.
Discuss games with the player community via press announcements, forum posts, interviews, and public appearances.
Maintain an awareness of global player behavior and customs to ensure that design decisions are relevant for international regions.
Coach and guide creative team members toward achieving their career goals.
Establish and maintain a creative environment, resolve personnel challenges, motivate qualified developers, and foster a culture of success.
Requirements
Knowledgeable and passionate about Diablo games
A minimum of 5 years’ directing video game development
Shipped multiple AAA products as a game director or creative director
Outstanding communications and relationship-building skills
Recognized ability to guide and inspire large development teams
Able to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with all development disciplines: programming, art, design, sound, and production
Exhibited ability to coach and mentor employees at all levels of an organization
Great sense for what makes a game fun to play
Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Link to Job Posting
So what do you think it could be? A new Diablo 3 Expansion seems likely. Or perhaps a remastered version of Diablo I and Diablo II.
NEVERWINTER COMING TO PLAYSTATION 4 ON JULY 19
NEVERWINTER COMING TO PLAYSTATION 4 ON JULY 19
Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announced that Neverwinter - the Dungeons & Dragons-based, free-to-play MMORPG - is coming to PlayStation®4 on July 19, completely free-to-play. PlayStation® players can get a head start exploring Neverwinter by picking up the Onyx Head Start Pack beginning on July 12. Set along the iconic Sword Coast of the Forgotten Realms, Neverwinter transports players into a fully realized roleplaying experience based on Wizards of the Coast’s storied franchise with a living world and immersive fantasy storylines, all for free.
Episode 25 arrives in DC Universe Online today
Episode 25 arrives in DC Universe Online today
Play DC Universe Online Free
Episode 25 launches for everyone on June 29, 2016 at 10:00AM PDT!
The new episode will be automatically available for members, or available for purchase by non-members in the Marketplace.
Before trying your hand at Episode 25, take some time to learn a little bit more about where you’ll be headed and who you’ll be meeting tomorrow.
Iceberg Lounge
Welcome to the Iceberg Lounge, the new 1-Player Solo in Episode 25. Before you accept Penguin’s invitation to the Grand Opening, you should probably know how you got here…
In the 2-Player Duo in Episode 24, “Harley’s Heist,” we found ourselves wrapped up in a heist thanks to the gals of Gotham! Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy – who are always up to no good, it seems – hosted their inaugural heist at the Regal Hotel. That’s right – inaugural. Meaning the first. Meaning they’ve got more up their skintight sleeves…
The Grand Opening of the Iceberg Lounge is sure to draw attention from elite across the DC Universe. In fact, both Lex Luthor and Bruce Wayne are confirmed to be guests in attendance! With all the attention being focused on the high-profile guests, it should be easy enough for Harley, Ivy, and Catwoman to sneak in. But what is it they’re after this time? And is it really smart of them to try to cross Penguin at his Grand Opening soiree?
Episode 25: Iceberg Lounge is a new 1-Player Solo. In order to access the content, you must have a Minimum Combat Rating of 158, though the Recommended Combat Rating is 166.
A Rip In Time
It’s time to team up with the Legends of Tomorrow team once again in A Rip in Time, the new 4-Player Operation (and Elite Operation) in Episode 25. But before we let the time get away from us, let’s look back on where these adventures began…
In the 2-Player Duo in Episode 21, “The First Piece,” heroes and villains fought to recover Kahndaqi relics from the control of the mysterious Abra Kadabra in the Gotham University Warehouse. Heat Wave and Hawkgirl were forced to work together in order to regain the control of the relics. A mysterious stranger thanks everyone for their assistance, and promises to be back in touch soon…
Then, in Episode 21, “Prison Break,” the same mysterious contact has asked you to work with the latest member of the team, the Atom! Who is this mysterious person and what are his motives? For now, he has asked his newly formed Team of Legends to break out a recently incarcerated individual from Stryker’s Island. There’s just one catch; he’s being held in maximum security inside the Penitentiary. After hatching a plan with the Atom to break him out from the inside. which ends in a huge face-off with Doctor Light! At the end, the stranger promises he’ll contact them with more information later on.
Well, that stranger is making good on his promise! In A Rip in Time, the Legends of Tomorrow adventure continues as you’ll meet up with Vixen at the Mercenary Base. Remember that pieces that got away in Episode 21? She thinks she’s tracked it down, and she needs your help to get it back. If our calculations are correct, when this baby starts, you’re gonna see some serious stuff...
Episode 25: A Rip in Time is a new 4-Player Operation and Elite Operation. In order to access the content, you must have a Minimum Combat Rating of 158, though the Suggested Combat Rating is 166.
Members will have access to Episode 25 AND non-Members will be able to purchase it from the Marketplace on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00AM PDT*.
Today marks the start of Riders of Icarus’ head start
Today marks the start of Riders of Icarus’ head start
Play Riders of Icarus Here
INCREASING THE LEVEL CAP
When Open Beta launches on July 6, the max level attainable will be level 25, and we plan to increase the level cap to 35 in the following update, coming later in July. Currently, we are working on fine-tuning all of the content that will come with the level 35 cap increase.
NEW REGIONS, DUNGEONS, AND MOUNTS
Parna's Coast
Coming this July, Parna's Coast is a snow-covered zone for levels 25 through 35. It's about as big as the Hakanas Highlands, and it focuses mostly on ground combat, though it provides areas where you can enjoy aerial combat as well. Permeating throughout Parna’s Coast is an occurrence known as "Parna’s Frost", which affects the movement speed of familiars from other regions. Native familiars of Parna's Coast are well adjusted to the cold weather and are resistant against it, so it's a good idea to tame a new familiar when you first reach Parna's Coast.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Star Trek Online's Agents of Yesterday Trailer
Star Trek Online's Agents of Yesterday
Star Trek Online players will be transported back in time to command starships straight from Star Trek: The Original Series and become Temporal Agents when the game’s third expansion, Agents of Yesterday, launches on July 6. Check out the official launch trailer for Agents of Yesterday in the video below:
Riders of Icarus Talks Open Beta Updates
Riders of Icarus Talks Open Beta Updates
Greetings, Riders! I am Kyu Il No, the development director for Riders of Icarus. In today's blog, I will discuss the features that are currently in development folloing Phase 3 of the Closed Beta test and what is in store for future content updates. In those future updates, we will add level cap increases, new regions, mass raid bosses, new PVP-only regions and the Familiar Farm.
OPEN BETA BEGINS JULY 6TH
Through all of the phases of the Closed Beta, we were able to implement significant improvements to prepare for Open Beta on July 6 so you can have the best possible experience. These improvements include better tutorials, new controls, reducing the penalties for tempering (or item enhancement) and fine-tuning the content to make the gameplay of Riders of Icarus more immersive.
Read the Developer Letter Here:
Developer Letter
Wildstar: Heroes Evolved Update on PTR
Heroes Evolved Update on PTR
Creating Level 50s: Players can purchase and create level-50 characters, allowing them to jump directly into max-level content. These characters will provide you with all of the necessary gear and system upgrades, along with some additional goodies to make sure you’re prepped for your big adventure on Nexus.
Multi-Queuing: This long-awaited feature will allow you to queue up for multiple instances, either solo or as a group. We’re excited to get this feature out there, but we’re going to need your help testing it and getting it ready to go. More info on that (and a special reward if you do) below.
New Race/Class Combinations: We’re adding two new race/class combinations to WildStar—Chua Warrior and Aurin Engineer. Sword-wielding space hamsters and gun-toting tree huggers are finally here!
Race and Gender Changes: You’ll be able to change your race and gender inside the Chop Shop in this update. Been wanting to change that battle-scarred Draken Male into a highborn Cassian female? Don’t let your dreams be dreams.
Path Master: You’ll also be able to learn and level up additional Paths, and switch between them any time you want. Become a super-smart explorer who likes to build stuff and blow it up at the same time!
More Account-Wide Offerings: We’re making Protostar Promissory Notes (reputation turn-in items) into an account-wide currency that can be used by all of your characters, along with making a number of AMP and Ability Tier Points account tradeable. Altaholics assemble!
Enhanced Arcterra Rewards: We are releasing some enhanced gear and other rewards to the Arcterra Soulfrost vendors, allowing players to get better prepared for veteran expeditions, dungeons and raids.
read the whole patch notes here on what to expect:
Patch Notes
TERA: Aces Wild Brings Solo Classic Dungeons
Aces Wild is coming July 7
Aces Wild, TERA's next exciting update, is coming July 7, 2016!
In this week's content reveal, we’re debuting a new way to play TERA, with solo versions of classic dungeons!
“Ace Dungeons” pit your skill against redesigned challenges and bosses, and your performance earns you Ace Medals redeemable for Slaughter gear, valuable crafting materials, and high-end accessories.
To play, open Instance Matching and select the Ace Dungeons tab. Pick one of the listed dungeons, and up to four tasks to complete while you’re in there. (Mouse over the tasks for more information on each.)
Ace Dungeons debut with the Aces Wild update releasing July 7. Check back next Tuesday, July 5 for our final content reveal ahead of the update's release on Thursday.
Closed Beta: European MOBA/MMO Crush Online
European MOBA/MMO Crush Online Beta
“Experience MOBA combat in a persistent MMO world and participate not just in single matches, but an epic war! Choose between one of three factions and many distinct characters with tons of different weapon setups and enjoy truly spectacular and tactically challenging combat with and against other players or NPCs. And always remember: CRUSH ONLINE isn’t just a match. It’s WAR!”
http://www.crush-game.com/
Overwtach Launches Competitive Play
Overwtach Launches Competitive Play
First, we wanted to be upfront and let players know that we won’t be able to release our Competitive Play patch on all platforms at the same time. The patch will be going live on PC today, while PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can expect it sometime next week. We don’t have an exact date to share, but we can confirm that the patch is going through approvals right now on both platforms.
We know this isn’t an ideal way to deliver new content, so we’re going to continue to refine our patching processes over the next few months in an effort to sync up our release dates across platforms as closely possible. Although our Battle.net client will always allow us to be more agile on PC, we hope to reach a point where we can release major updates on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 simultaneously.
In the meantime, stay tuned to PlayOverwatch.com (or follow us on Twitter) for all the latest patch news and updates.
http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745685202
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