Project Gorgon rebalances combat, adds more Yetis

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Who doesn't want more Yetis? If you enjoy these abominable creatures, Project Gorgon has good news for you: all new levels in the Yeti caves to explore and find treasure in as well as new Yeti War Screamers to fight. Created for groups, these new areas have four unique sub-bosses and five special locked chests that hold level 40-50...
Dolls!

The final story update of Final Fantasy XI releases tomorrow

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Tomorrow, Final Fantasy XI is launching its final story-based update. While there will be the occasional bugfix and balance change, the game is functionally ending tomorrow. So it seems only appropriate that the conclusion gets a fitting trailer to send off the story, complete with a parade of NPCs that will be familiar to any veteran adventurer of Vana'diel. There's...

How Eleven is bringing Glitch’s groove back

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When Glitch was canceled, it crushed the hearts and dreams of those few who knew, understood, and loved the game. Since its downfall, the quirky browser game has grown a cult following and even (tiny) sparked two attempted revivals. Today we're talking with Kaiyon Alatar on how Eleven will bring back Glitch's world -- just perhaps in a new...

Check out the new gameplay trailer for Neverwinter’s Underdark module

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Perfect World has just released the official gameplay trailer for Neverwinter's Underdark release. Featuring a brand-new story written by New York Times Bestselling Author R.A. Salvatore, Neverwinter: Underdark will introduce a 10-player battle with the dreaded Demogorgon, two end-game skirmishes, new gear and a revamp of the Tarmalune Trade Bar Store. Adventurers will stand ground with iconic characters including Drizzt...

Albion Online guild creates narwhal propaganda posters

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Narwhals. They're swimming in the ocean, causing a commotion because they are so awesome. I've even heard that they beat polar bears in a fight. They're also the mascot of a new Albion Online guild. To promote the guild, one player has created a series of Narwhal-themed propaganda posters that will bring a tear to your eye. "Unlock your final...
Dungeons!

Wisdom of Nym: Analyzing Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 3.1 notes

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There are a lot of things that I really like about Final Fantasy XIV, a fact that should come as a surprise to practically no one reading this column. This specific week, however, I'm happy that the game's developers have a longstanding tradition of making the patch notes for large patches available well in advance of the actual patch....

The Repopulation is ‘in a holding pattern’ thanks to Hero Engine woes

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Last week, we reported that The Repopulation had suffered a patch delay as a result of contract and financial renegotiation on the part of Hero Engine. While Above & Beyond was reluctant to discuss the matter in depth due to confidentiality agreements, studio co-owner Joshua Halls did say that the team was "blindsided" and was working with Hero Engine to "minimize its...
A pet you can no longer have.

World of Warcraft begins its examination of class design with Hunters and Priests

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One of the facts repeated throughout BlizzCon was that classes and class fantasies will be getting overhauled in World of Warcraft's next expansion. So what does that mean? Well, there wasn't time during the panels for the developers to talk about it in depth. Instead, a series of blogs are being posted, starting with a look at how Hunters...

Overwatch panel confirms gay characters, teases Blizzneyland

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Just because Overwatch will be a team-based shooter doesn't mean that it lacks a story. On the contrary, Blizzard said that the game will boast a rich narrative that will illuminate the histories and personalities of each characters. At BlizzCon this past weekend, the developers on the Overwatch panel confirmed that some of the game's heroes will be gay, although...

Black Desert fans push against possible IP blocking [Updated]

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Some Black Desert fans are concerned that the game appears to be headed for a heaping pile of regional IP blocking in the near future and have started a Change.org petition to ask Daum Games to keep the sandbox's borders open to all. The petition notes that Daum's terms of use only specify United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, but not other...