To ease my excitement Blizzard has finally revealed Overwatch's launch schedule, or as they like to call it "deployment schedule." Just like the Open Beta the charming team-oriented FPS will release globally, at the same exact time. That means the Western Hemisphere will get to start playing on May 23, 2016 while the Eastern will join in on May 24, 2016. Start [...]
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With the announcement that TERA may be ported to consoles in the undetermined future I'm curious what everyone thinks about playing MMORPGs on their consoles. I can't motivate myself to pick up a controller and slaughter wolves to finish a quest. It feels too foreign after years of playing MMORPGs on PC. I did try to play Final Fantasy XIV with [...]
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Gladiators Online: Death Before Dishonor is a gladiatorial simulator where players assume the head of their household, train warriors, and fight in the arena for glory and money. Slaughter other players and expand your family's influence across the ancient world. [singlepic id=38255 w=428 h=240 float=none] Publisher: Dorado Games Playerbase: Low Type: Simulator Release Date: November 03, 2015 Shut Down: January [...]
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Battlefield 1 is an upcoming FPS where up to 64 players engage in dynamic battles set during World War I. Take to land, air, and the sea to wage war with a variety of weapons and vehicles. [singlepic id=62349 w=428 h=240 float=none] Developer: DICE Playerbase: High Type: FPS Release Date: October 21, 2016 Pros: +Gorgeous graphics. +Battles feel dynamic and consistently interesting. +A good assortment [...]
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Divine Storm is a top-down browser MMORPG set in a fantasy universe where players choose one of three classes and vanquish evil from the world. [singlepic id=67704 w=428h=240 float=none] Publisher: Infiplay Playerbase: Medium Type: Browser MMORPG Release Date: March 10, 2017 Pros: +Login and Daily rewards. +Weekly events. +Flashy skill effects. Cons: -Auto-play. -Pop-in graphical effects. -Messy user interface.
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Path of Exile’s Content Update 2.3.0 ushers in Prophecy Challenge Leagues on June 03, 2016. While not a full fledged expansion the mini-update brings in oodles of new mechanics to fill appetites for dungeon crawling and monster slaying, all centered around predicting the future. Of course the new Challenge League means a new game mode for players seeking a fresh [...]
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Grimm: Dark Legacy is a fantasy themed survival game inspired by the NBC television show of the same name. Become a hunter, and explore the world to collect resources and craft weaponry to fight of fantastical beasts. [singlepic id=51728 w=428 h=240 float=none] Developer: GAMESCO Playerbase: Low Type: Top-Down Survival Game Release Date: November 2, 2016 Pros: +TV show tie-in. +Unique [...]
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In most MMOs I've played narrative takes a backseat to gameplay. Some games do try and incorporate engaging stories such as Final Fantasy XIV and Star Wars: The Old Republic. But oftentimes I struggle to find myself sucked in, clicking 'skip' as soon as the option becomes available. Oftentimes an MMO suffers from trying to turn the player into the Chosen One [...]
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A new zombie survival game is announced and I'm already bored. Zombie survival games are built from a blueprint, with a series of neat squares for devs to check off as they scrap together their clone. Watch me write the review before Early Access kicks off (they’re nearly always EA titles): “Gameplay consists of survive, shoot, scavenge, and lifeless PvP, [...]
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Overwatch Music & Soundtrack Overwatch is a 3D team based MMO FPS game that centers around 6 vs 6 matches. Overwatch blends MOBA and FPS elements to create a unique experience that caters to both the casual and hardcore crowd. The Overwatch soundtrack was composed by Neal Acree along with project music director Derek Duke and composers Sam Cardon and Cris [...]
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