Yearly Archives: 2015

Tom Clancy’s Endwar Online Closed Beta Now Available


Today, Ubisoft® announced that Tom Clancy’s EndWar® Online has completed its alpha and is kicking off the beta testing phase. Starting today and running until the beginning of November, the closed beta will come with two brand-new commanders on each side, a brand-new PvE mode called Special Operations, support for multiple characters per account, a new VIP system and tons of updates and improvements.

“After a lengthy, rich-in-learnings alpha phase, we are extremely happy to announce that we’re finally ready for the next stage,” said Zhou Hui Bo, producer at Ubisoft Shanghai. “We would like to thank all of our playtesters for their tremendous contribution and commitment during the alpha. They really kept us motivated and busy to improve everything in Tom Clancy’s EndWar Online, from gameplay systems to UI and presentation, and helped us identify and squash countless bugs. So congrats everyone on a job well done, but there’s no time for rest as we’ve got so much more on the way!”

Developed by Ubisoft Shanghai, the team behind the console versions of Tom Clancy’s EndWar®, Tom Clancy’s EndWar Online is an RPG strategy spin-off continuing the story of Tom Clancy’s EndWar. Set in the aftermath of a massive global war between the biggest superpowers on Earth, resources and money have run dry and factions are on the brink of collapse. As one of the last remaining leaders, you are tasked with rebuilding your homeland and spearheading the final battle. Create a hero, build and lead an army made of the finest commanders and weapons, engage in challenging single-player missions to reclaim your homeland from rogue armies and put your skills to the ultimate test in intense player vs. player battles against the other factions.

More playtesters will be invited in the coming weeks, so commanders interested in participating in the Tom Clancy’s EndWar Online Closed Beta can still enlist at endwaronline.com and take a chance daily for the lucky draw to win access.

Killing Floor 2: Massive Free Content Update Now Available

Killing Floor 2

Following the detailed reveal at their PAX Prime panel last week in Seattle, Tripwire Interactive today officially released the latest free content update to their co-op sci-fi horror FPS game, KILLING FLOOR 2. Currently available now for PC via Steam Early Access for $29.99 (US), ₤19.99 (UK) and €26.99 (EU), the brand new Incinerate ‘N Detonate Free Content Pack adds 50% MORE CONTENT to KILLING FLOOR 2 than offered in the initial Early Access launch. In celebration of today’s release, new players can try out KILLING FLOOR 2 with the new content for free on Steam this weekend from September 3rd – 6th. During the Free Weekend on Steam, KILLING FLOOR 2 will also be on sale for 33% off!

Fans can expect a multitude of new features including two brand new perks, Firebug and Demolitions, each equipped with its own deadly weapons and grenades. The update also includes 2 new maps that introduce different types of gameplay tactics. Zeds are lurking in every dark corner in the terrifying underground Catacombs map and players must employ the sharpest strategies in order to fight and survive the Evacuation Point map.

With today’s free content update, KILLING FLOOR 2 becomes the first title to integrate and showcase brand new cutting-edge gore technology, powered by NVIDIA’s new PhysX FleX technology (for NVIDIA GeForce 770’s and above cards). This ground-breaking new technology enables more spectacular and realistic physics-led effects. For more details and a full list of hardware requirements, please visit: the Official KILLING FLOOR 2 Game Group on Steam.

CoD Black Ops III: Nuketown Returns

CoD III

A re-imagined version of the fan-favourite multiplayer map Nuketown, is coming to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.  Set in the year 2065 and refreshed for a new generation of gameplay, Nuk3town integrates Black Ops III’s new momentum-based chained-movement system, taking players into intense close-quarters action that they’ve come to expect. Exclusively at GAME, fans that pre-order Call of Duty®: Black Ops III will receive the Nuk3town downloadable bonus map as an in-box download code, available with launch units of Call of Duty: Black Ops III for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC.  Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and developed by award-winning developer Treyarch, Call of Duty: Black Ops III will arrive in stores Friday, 6th November.

“The Nuketown maps have a special place in Call of Duty multiplayer history and we can’t wait to build upon that heritage in Black Ops III”, said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch.  “We carefully adapted the design of the map to make sure that it fit with our new movement system, but to also make sure that we retained the spirit and the fun that made fans fall in love with it in the first place.”

The popular map debuted in the original Call of Duty®: Black Ops, and returned in Call of Duty®: Black Ops II as Nuketown 2025, with an updated look and feel representing the home of the future.  As Nuk3town in Call of Duty: Black Ops III, this classic, downloadable bonus map once again delivers quick-hitting action that’s suitable for all game types, but now reimagined for a new generation of play styles to best fit the new movement system.

For more info, visit www.callofduty.com

Elder Scrolls Online: Imperial City Now Available

Elder Scrolls

Imperial City, the first DLC game pack for the award-winning multiplayer roleplaying game The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is now available worldwide for PC and Mac. Imperial City will be available for Xbox One on September 15 and PlayStation 4 on September 16.

Imperial City, the heart of the Cyrodiilic Empire, has fallen to Daedric Prince Molag Bal and now all three alliances must battle not only against the Daedric forces, but against each other as well!

Developed by ZeniMax Online Studios, the first DLC game pack for the largest Elder Scrolls game ever created is packed with new content. Featuring new areas, quests, enemies, and exclusive items, Imperial City adds hours of additional gameplay for players adventuring through Tamriel on their own, in small groups, or with hundreds of others:

  • New PVE and PVP Content
    Featuring six distinct Imperial Districts, battle against the forces of Molag Bal as well as the other Alliances.
  • Additional Dungeons
    The extensive Imperial Sewers network offers new PVP and PVE challenges for small groups of adventurers, while White-Gold Tower and Imperial Prison challenge PVE adventurers with both Normal and Veteran difficulties.
  • New Quests, Enemies, and Characters
    Whether participating in massive PVP battles in the Imperial Districts or adventuring in one of the new dungeons, players will be introduced to new quests and enemies, including the Xivkyn.
  • Additional Weapons, Armor, and Currency
    Fight the forces of Molag Bal to plunder Tel Var Stones, a new form of currency you can use for exclusive Veteran Rank 16 weapons and armor, or search for new Treasure Vaults containing other rare finds.
  • Imperial City-Exclusive Collectibles and Items
    Exploring Imperial City or visiting the Crown Store will reward the player with a host of new collectibles including pets, mounts, costumes, and polymorphs!

Imperial City is included with an active ESO Plus membership or is available for 2,500 crowns via the Crown Store. For more information visit elderscrollsonline.com

 

Robocraft: PVP mode “Legends of The Pit” Now Available

Robocraft

Indie developer Freejam is pleased to announce the release of the latest game mode, “Legends of The Pit”, for their hit crafting-shooter MMO, Robocraft.

Legends of The Pit is a rampant, kill-stealing, all-for-one and each-robot-for-themselves PVP mode – Robocrafters are expected to use foul, fouler and foulest means to rack up robot kills as fast as hi-technically possible, with absolutely no kindness, mercy or quarter for the other 14 contenders in the battle.

Robocrafters of all levels of talent in crafting and battling are eligible to enter The Pit to compete for epic rewards if they are the first to obliterate 20 other robots and become a Legend of The Pit.

This new expansion also includes additional features, improvements and game modes:

  • Player versus AI survival mode [PVE Alpha] – practice and test your robot against waves of AI robots of increasing strength (robots designed by the community)

  • Fast Access Test mode – iterate on your robot designs rapidly; reducing time to battle readiness

  • Increased effect and rewards from Healing technologies

Legends of The Pit is the fourth PVP game mode for Robocraft, joining Battle Arena and Team Deathmatch modes in the MMO’s Summer season (note: Boss Fight mode is scheduled to return in a future season).

For more info, visit http://robocraftgame.com/landing.php

Trion Opens Alpha Signups for Atlas Reactor and Devilian

Trion

Atlas Reactor, an all-new turn-based tactics game from developer and publisher Trion Worlds, is now open for alpha signups after officially being unveiled directly to fans at PAX Prime in Seattle over the weekend. In addition, Trion has opened alpha signups for upcoming ARPG/MMORPG hybrid Devilian, for which Founder’s Packs are now on sale. In addition, the publisher revealed the biggest updates ever for both ArcheAge and RIFT, and lifted the veil on all-new content for Trove, the recently-launch voxel MMO adventure game that amassed more than 2.5M active players since its launch last month, as well as a new patch for fan-favorite Defiance.

Details include:

Atlas Reactor – Combining fast-paced action with simultaneous turns in nail-biting, high-stakes battles for the last man-made reactor on Earth, Atlas Reactor will have players outsmart and out-gun their way to fame and glory. The game’s first alpha testing period starts today, and players can sign up on the Atlas Reactor site right now.

  • Devillian – For lovers of MMORPGs, ARPGs, and MOBAs, Devilian offers the visceral action combat of ARPGS, a huge persistent world with the deep guild and socialization systems found in MMORPGs, and competitive player-versus-player action found in MOBAs. Devilian will be entering Alpha on September 3, 2015 and will feature Founder’s Packs for players, which are on sale now.
  • RIFT – RIFT’s 3.4 update will, for the first time since the game’s launch, introduce a brand-new calling, the Primalist. This will launch with six souls and bring with it a slew of new content including the all-new Planetouched Wilds expedition zone, Lord Arak Raid, Rhazade Canyons dungeon and much more.
  • ArcheAge – ArcheAge‘s biggest update ever, ArcheAge Heroes Awaken, will launch on September 12, 2015 and feature significant updates to the game. The brand-new Hero System, updates to the Guild Progression System, Housing upgrades and a reborn Diamond Shore offer just a glimpse at the new content in ArcheAge Heroes Awaken.
  • Trove – Trove, Trion Worlds’ recently launched voxel MMO adventure game, has been a big hit amongst fans since it launched July 9, already amassing more than 2.5M monthly active users. The upcoming Fall update, The Shadow Tower, will introduce an all-new class, the Lunar Lancer and endgame content as the game prepares to launch on Mac in Fall 2015.
  • Defiance – The upcoming Defiance Supreme Patch will introduce a new race of enemies, the acidic Shrill who inhabit Silicon Valley’s arkfalls. Also added will be Supreme Weapons, a new higher tier of rarity which can be applied to all current and future weapons.

For more info, visit http://www.trionworlds.com/en/