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The Elder Scrolls Online
In the past week, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners finally got their hands on Zenimax’s latestClockwork CityDLC and Update 16 patch for theElder Scrolls OnlineMMORPG. Unfortunately though, it has added endless load screens nearly any time you go anywhere, nearly making the game unplayable. Zenimax has acknowledged the issue, but there is little information on when it may be fixed. For those of you managing to play through it, if you ever need help with hunting for achievements in theClockwork Cityexpansion, we’ve got a helpful guide just for you at theblog.
Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled a new PlayStation VR bundle that comes with a free copy of Bethesda’s open world RPG,Skyrim VR. Aside from the game, this upcoming package will include the newer “CUH-ZVR2” PlayStation VR Headset model as well as a pair of PS Move Controllers and other bonuses. The bundle’s complete contents and the new epic live-actionSkyrim VRtrailer can be found in the article on theblog.
The once PlayStation 4 exclusiveNiohaction-RPG from developer Team Ninja, finally landed on PC last week. The platform’s version was the previously announced “Complete Edition” of the samurai-souls game, which is also available on the PlayStation 4. It contains all of the DLCs released from its console counterpart, including the latestBloodshed’s End. If you’ve been holding out on the game, now is a good time to dive in and check it out. And if you feel you need a little helping hand, we’ve prepared a comprehensive beginners guide for you on theblog.
Final Fantasy
Square Enix announced a new release date for the previously delayed “Comrades” multiplayer expansion for theirFinal Fantasy XVJRPG. The online add-on was held back due to the development team working on some finishing touches and will now launch in just a few days on November 15th. Square also announced that support forFFXVon the recent Xbox One X console from Microsoft is now available via an update. you may read up on its details onn theblog.
Furthermore, pre-registration for the chibi-RPGFinal Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition, have begun on the Google Play Store for Android devices. This episodic version of the original game will feature the complete experience of the original game. And you can learn more about how this works on theblog.
Nier: Automata
The creator of the smash hitNier: Automataaction-RPG, Yoko Taro, might be the next person to helm the nextFinal Fantasygame. This tidbit of info surfaced from an interview featuring Producer Yosuke Saito and Director Yoko Taro at the2017 GameStartevent, where the director shared his insight into his inspirations for his characters. With the Producer Saito then suggesting in bringing such unique characters in aFinal Fantasygame. You can check out the full interview in the article on theblog.
Though the next mainlineFinal Fantasygame is still a ways off, theNier: Automatateam is currently busy working on their new game. That’s right, a NEW game. But, details on whether it’s a sequel or anything relating to theNierfranchise were not disclosed. And you can find the complete story on theblog.
Cyberpunk 2077
This past week a developer from the renowned CD Projekt RED studio went around searching for answers about how guns might work in an RPG. Though denying any relation to the upcomingCyberpunk 2077title, the curious inquiry makes you think otherwise. The topic was on how “Headshot” mechanics would work in an RPG. And asked such questions like what would happen if “You were to fire your gun at a human enemy 10 levels higher than you”. Various replies then poured in, each with their own take on this problem. You too, can share your own insights on implementing such a system into an RPG on theblog.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
NIS America announced that the localization patch and PC version of their acclaimed action-RPG,Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, will unfortunately be delayed to sometime in early 2018. The patch was meant to redact the various grammar and typo errors littered throughout the game, and was planned to have gone live this November.
Initially, the PC version ofYs VIIIwas slated for a launch back in mid-September, and speculation suggests that it might have had something to do with the poor translations within the game. You can read up on NISA’s plans for the PC version and patch, as well as ourreviewon the game, on theblog.
Pillars of Eternity
Obsidian Entertainment revealed theirPillars of Eternity: Definitive Editionthis past week. The upcoming version of the highly-praised RPG title will include the base game, both of the White March expansions, all premium content from thePillars of Eternity: Royal Edition, as well as the latest Deadfire Pack DLC. TheDefinitive Editionwill launch this year and will also include a bunch of nice goodies, which you’re able to look up on theblog.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Developer TaleWorlds Entertainmentrevealedan interesting set of combat mechanics for their upcomingMount & Blade II: Bannerlordsequel. The sequel will be using a “Physics-based” system for its combat, meaning that a weapon’s physical properties such as its Length, Weight, the Distribution of that weight, and Mass will factor into the amount of damage a player can deal, as well as the speed of their weapon’s “Swing”. It’s a very intricate and intriguing system that makes for a compelling read, which you may do on theblog.
World of Warcraft
At the 2017 BlizzCon event, Blizzard unveiled the next expansion to their enduringWorld of WarcraftMMORPG, and it is called,Battle for Azeroth.WoW‘s seventh expansion will once again bring players into the age-old conflict between the Horde and Alliance. A beta forBattle for Azerothis planned for sometime early next year, but a concrete release date has yet to be revealed. We’ve prepared the upcoming expansion’s full list of features and its epic cinematic trailer that you can watch on theblog.
Salt and Sanctuary
Indie developer Ska Studios just recently released their latest 1.05 update for their 2D-souls, action-RPG,Salt and Sanctuary. The new patch is a sizeable323MBdownload and is now available on the PlayStation 4 console. Though not small considering the size of the game, the update doesn’t divulge a lot of information on just what exactly was changed. All that was noted were bug fixes and balancing issues as well as the addition of Chinese and Korean languages. You can read thefull patchnoteson the blog.
Wild West Online
And finally, the ambitiousWild West OnlineMMO from developer 612 Games will be going into early access on Steam this month. Players participating in the upcoming alpha will be treated to two public events, which are called the “Artifact Hunt” and “Golden Road”. They’ll also be able to acquire a plot of land for raising their very own homestead, as well as engage in PVP. To join in on the fun, you’ll need to first purchase the game that comes in three different skews. Its full details can be found in the article on theblog.
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