Monthly Archives: February 2015
Part Two of TERA’s Fate of Arun Patch is Released
Gameforge and Bluehole Studio have released the second part of the Fate of Arun content patch.
This patch focuses on flight, allowing guilds to fight over flying, upgradeable and limited guild fortresses. These can be customised using guild points, and merchants can be placed in the grounds for use by heroes.
The new instance is in the sky too. Sky Cruiser Endeavor flies over Arborea and offers two difficulty modes to high level characters. Some may recognise the airship as the one that brought you to the new continent.
Bathysmal Rise - the instance added in the previous patch - has been given a hard mode, upping the difficulty but also the reward. In addition, the Channelworks makes a return, adjusted to be appropriate for the new maximum level.
Final Fantasy 15 Marks the Start of a Realistic New Chapter
Hajima Tabata isn’t your typical Square Enix game director. Where many of the mysterious figures behind the Japanese developer’s biggest hits are lofty and stoic, comfortable in their credentials, or shy and reserved, Tabata is boisterous and likeable. From cracking jokes to asking me what it is I like most about the series, he’s lighting up the room from the moment I enter, effusively putting me at ease with his enthusiasm.
Tabata personality is a stark contrast from his first major game in the series, 2011’s Final Fantasy Type-0, which is easily one of the darkest we’ve ever seen. Within minutes of the opening credits we’ve seen a wounded woman scream as she burns alive, while a Chocobo is shot at point-blank range. That such an apparently well-adjusted and cheery man could come up with such a scenario seems incongruous… at first. After a few minutes of speaking with him, however, all becomes clear. This isn’t a man who celebrates darkness; this is one who’s keenly focused on the beauty of life.
Skyforge Closed Beta Dates and Founder’s Packs Revealed
Skyforge will be holding its first closed beta testing period for one week starting March 11.
In the beta, players will have access to PvE and PvP adventures, as well as being able to check out the Orders of Aelion system and the Ascension Atlas.
You will also be able to choose from several classes, including the Lightbinder, Gunner, Berserker, Paladin, and Cryomancer.
The beta is limited access, although Founder's Packs are available from the game's website, which will give you access to all of Skyforge's testing periods. In addition you will be given extra rewards, such as unique titles, character name reservation, rare equipment, and an exclusive mount. Lastly, you will gain access to the Open Beta seven days in advance.
New MMO Crowfall Hits $800K Kickstarter Target in 4 Days
Fresh MMO Crowfall has managed to hit its Kickstarter target of $800,000 in under four days, currently sitting on $803, 969.
As a result of its wild success, developer ArtCraft has now revealed a couple of stretch goals should the funds continue to pour in. With 27 days still to go, it's likely they may need more before they're through.
Should funding pass the $1 million mark, ArtCraft plans to hire a dedicated FX artist to make the spell effects present in the game look that much better. It'll also enable the current 3D character artist, who's been moonlighting as an FX designer due to the team's small size, to refocus his attention on the game's models. This means the Centaur race, which is currently only available in male form, will get a female version too.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena PC MOBA Announced
Whitebox Interactive and Games Workshop's will be premièring a new MOBA PC title called Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena during PAX East next month.
Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Dark Nexus Arena offers players with the choice to battle it out in four-versus-four battles as Space Marines, Orks, or Tau. More Warhammer 40,000 factions will hit the game in the future, such as Sisters of Battle, Dark Eldar, Eldar, and Chaos Space Marines armies.
Players can customize their Veterans with wargear and special abilities and teams can be comprised of multiple races and classes. Tasked with collecting enemy souls and kills within Dark Eldar arena, teams win “through bloody executions which feed the soul-thirst of the evil Dark Eldar race.”
Evolve Patch 1.1 for Xbox One Now Live
Turtle Rock has just revealed that Patch 1.1 for Evolve is available now.
Patch 1.1 is said to address an issue regarding lost save game data and progress, as well an Xbox One issue with shadows and flashlights.
According to Turtle Rock the patch will also provide “
ncremental improvements to matchmaking, invites, and rejoining on Xbox One” plus changes to progression balance and a fix for a known issue where more than one class spawns, creating a five-man team.
Turtle Rock recently revealed that, just over a week after Evolve's release, players had amassed nearly six million matches in the game.
Blizzard Teases New Overwatch Hero Reveal
Blizzard is teasing a new hero for its multiplayer online battle arena Overwatch via the game’s Twitter account today.
What caused one weightlifting world champ hopeful to give up fame and glory? Find out in our March issue! pic.twitter.com/VGrAK8QjVu
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) February 26, 2015
The image is a fitness magazine cover mock up featuring a male-looking silhouette along with a QR code that reads “Together we are strong” when scanned.
Blade Runner Sequel Finds a Director, Ford to Return
Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Incendies) is in negotiations to direct the Blade Runner sequel for Alcon Entertainment, while Harrison Ford is set to return as Rick Deckard.
The announcement was made today by Alcon co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.
“We are honored that Harrison is joining us on this journey with Denis Villeneuve, who is a singular talent, as we experienced personally on Prisoners" said the pair in a statement.
Power Rangers Fan Movie Producer Responds to YouTube Pull
The Adi Shankar-produced, Joseph Kahn-directed, darkly reimagined Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fan film has been pulled from both YouTube and Vimeo.
After garnering a tremendous amount of attention upon it's release, the hard-R version of the Rangers starring James Van der Beek and Katie Sackhoff was heavily criticized by Power Rangers creator Haim Saban and original Green Ranger Jason David Frank. Ultimately, SCG Power Rangers LLC, the company that owns the rights to the property demanded that the video be pulled.
New Fantastic Four Images Show off Practical Costumes
Four new Fantastic Four Images have landed, which give us a more detailed look at the team's rather practical costumes.
via Empire, the stills feature Kate Mara as Sue Storm, Miles Teller as Reed Richards, Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm, and Jamie Bell - un-costumed - as Ben Grimm. Check them out below.
