[Teaser website] On first look, Paladins looks like the child of Overwatch and Team Fortress 2. However, this new team-based action MOBA is different, as the game is fully projectile-based, which means active dodging is an important part of gameplay.…
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Dota 2 – $18 million prize pool for The International breaks eSports record
[Watch live] The main event for The International is starting really soon, and the prize pool has just gone over $18 million USD! I am of course talking about the annual extravaganza for Dota 2, one of the most played games…
Warframe – Echo of the Sentient arrives with tons of new content
[Register now] Added into the game server recently, the new update for Warframe, Echoes of the Sentient, offers players a wealth of new gameplay, environments and customizations. Players can move in an entirely new way with a overhauled Parkour system, visit…
Skyforge – Crucible of the Gods major update arriving next month
[Game website] Obsidian Entertainment and My.com are excited to announce the Skyforge “Crucible of the Gods”, the first major game update, will arrive to Aelion on 11 August. This massive update includes bug fixes, new content and feature enhancements as…
Dragomon Hunter – Brief video interview with developer X-Legend
[Teaser website] Aeria Games has released a developer interview video for Dragomon Hunter (Dragon Slayer in Taiwan), the MMORPG that challenges players to track and defeat fantastical beasts. It gives an overview of the game’s dynamic combat, mount system, and monster-hunting. The…
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena – Alpha client update arrives
[Game website] A new MOBA currently in development by Whitebox Interactive, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena recently got its version 0.2 patch, with several new features such as new client layout, new skins, characters, and also a whole list of bug…
Armored Warfare – New map based on actual world location revealed
[Game website] A new map, “Narrows”, was just revealed for Armored Warfare, currently in Early Access phase. Narrows is loosely based on the Druzhba pipeline surroundings, which runs from Russia through Ukraine and Belarus all the way to Germany. For a look…
Devil’s Third Online – Wii U exclusive title announced for Windows PC
Valhalla Game Studios, a Japan-based developer, recently announced Devil’s Third Online for PC systems arriving this September. This comes as a surprise as Devil’s Third is a Wii U exclusive title, set to launch later this year. The online version…
Fractured Space – New funding for gorgeous space combat game
[Game website] Currently in Early Access on Steam and to be Free-to-Play at official launch, the developer of Fractured Space, Edge Case Games, has received a total funding of $1.3 Million (£850,000), led by Mercia Technologies, a premier investor in…
Armored Warfare – Tier 8 machines arriving in new Early Access phase
[Sign up] Currently in Early Access, developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher My.com have released a new trailer for the multiplayer tank combat game, Armored Warfare, showing off the Tier 8 vehicles including MAA1 Abrams, T-90, Leopard 2A5 and more in action.…
Skyforge – Open Beta phase is now live for online sci-fi masterpiece
[Game website] After months of test phases and the end of Early Access, Skyforge is now officially in Open Beta! That does not mean developer Allods Team is resting its laurels, as additional updates and new features will be added throughout…
Dragomon Hunter – New online game from Aeria Games revealed
[Teaser site] Also known as Dragon Slayer in Taiwan, Aeria Games has announced the game for the English market, now known as Dragomon Hunters. For a quick preview of the game, head over to Part One and Part Two of…
RaiderZ – Game closure confirmed as Korean developer shuts down
[Source] After both Korea and Europe servers for RaiderZ closed back in 2013, Perfect World was adamant the news would not affect its North America server. With minimal updates, the last server for RaiderZ will finally close on 7 August.…
Echo of Soul – First content update introduces boss raid and more
[Register now] Echo of Soul has just launched its first major game update, including the game’s very first raid! The brand-new raid pits 10 players against the colossal Dryad, challenging them with rapidly shifting area of damage (AOE) damage zones, constant…