Yearly Archives: 2015

Atlas Reactor Releases Gameplay Preview

Trion Worlds today released a brand new video for Atlas Reactor, the upcoming multiplayer team-based tactics PC game featuring high-stakes battles conducted through fast-paced, simultaneous turns. The Atlas Reactor Preview video walks viewers through the series of commands and options available to players in each action-packed round of gameplay.

Atlas Reactor Preview

In Atlas Reactor, turns are divided into two modes: Decision mode, where players choose their actions, and Resolution Mode, where players watch their decisions play out. Each turn is broken into four distinct phases, which always proceed in the same order – Prep, Dash, Blast and Move – with each phase coinciding with specific gameplay actions. By working together as a team and predicting and understanding enemy actions and phases, players must devise the best strategy to put themselves one step ahead of the competition and achieve victory.

You can see the full explanation of Atlas Reactor’s simultaneous turn-based combat in the new trailer.

Atlas Reactor pits a distinct cast of larger-than-life Freelancers against each other in an all-new PC tactics game that combines fast-paced action with simultaneous turns in nerve-wrecking battles. The near-infinite combination of tactics and strategy in every fast-paced turn forces players to think on their feet, offering a unique, nail-biting team strategy experience.

Players who want to vie for control of the last Reactor on the planet can sign up right now for the upcoming Alpha test here.

Smite Shadows of Olympus Patch Notes Revealed

Smite Shadows of Olympus Patch Notes Revealed news header

Today’s Smite Patch Note Preview on Twitch revealed the details for update 2.17, Shadows of Olympus. The patch is scheduled to go live on November 3.

This patch is mostly about new skins and the digital SWC Loot Pack. There are also some item changes and a couple of god nerfs. You can find the full patch notes here.

Along with the 2.17 patch, the PTS will also be hosting a new game mode: Clash. The new game mode is meant as a bridge between Arena and Conquest, offering a 5v5 casual mode. The mode is only in a test phase at this time and will not be going live with the Shadows of Olympus patch. More info on this mode can be found here.

Black Desert Alpha Key Raffle Event

Missed last week’s Black Desert alpha key giveaways? Wish you could be part of this coming Sunday’s tests? Well you have one last shot at it! Read below for details.

Black Desert Online (BDO) is an open world action MMORPG with next generation visuals and skilled based combat that will rejuvenate the genre. Black Desert Online has the best and most in-depth character customization feature of any game that is currently on the market which allows for unprecedented detailed character creation. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed world and extensive lore will excite both newcomers and veterans of MMO games and action RPG’s in general.

Black Desert Online will be released in early 2016 and will not be free to play or employ a subscription model. Instead players will buy the game once and can buy vanity items in-game to allow for further customization. Initially the game will be localized in English, French and German. Pricing details will be revealed soon.

 

Want to win a key? Check out our staff character creations below, and then vote on our forums to enter for a chance to win! Our staff drew numbers and were randomly throw into one of the four classes available. Here’s the results of their handywork.

ApocaRUFF’s Archer – His Waifu

 

MissyS’ Berserker – Braveheart

 

Mikedot’s Warrior – As Himself

 

JamesBl0nde’s – Resting Bitch Face

 

JamesBl0nde’s Warrior – Thor (bonus entry)

 

 

To Enter our Raffle:

  • Visit our official raffle page here.
  • Vote on your favorite character design from our Gfycat selection, or check them in action in JamesBl0nde’s showcase video!
  • On end of day Friday we’ll select 10 entries to award the Black Desert Alpha codes too for Sunday’s test!

Alpha Schedule (servers live time):

  • 08:00 / 20:00 CEST (1st November)
  • 12:00 / 24:00 EDT (1st November)
  • 07:00 / 19:00 PDT (1st November)