[Game website] ESTSoft today released the first in a four-part spotlight series focusing on the combat and adventure from its upcoming fantasy action game, Cabal 2. Comprised of consecutive and trigger skills, combos, and battle mode, the combat system is accessible enough for…
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Skyforge – Closed Beta 2 begins next week with huge content update
[Beta signup] While Closed Beta 1 has just ended, publisher My.com and developers Obsidian Entertainment and Allods Team revealed that Closed Beta 2 will begin next week! The new Closed Beta phase will last a full two weeks compared to…
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void – Story ends as Closed Beta gets near
Blizzard announced that StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void will enter Closed Beta in two weeks, which is an earlier start than scheduled. However, it was announced that the Closed Beta will last longer to iron out bugs in the…
Shadow Realms – A look at what might have been for cancelled game
[Source] Electronic Arts (EA) cancelled Shadow Realms back last month, with the game apparently over the halfway point in development. Earlier, games website Unseen 64 did an article and video on what Shadow Realms could have been, what content was…
Dota 2 – Vote and help The Goat to cross realms as a helpful courier
[Vote The Goat] Goat Simulator is one of the top games in recent years, which was initially an internal joke at developer Coffee Stain Studios. Since then, Goat Simulator has sold around three million copies on various platforms, including Steam.…
Sword Art Online – Crowdfunding campaign spotted for unofficial game
[Indiegogo page] Well, it just had to happen some day. A campaign for a “Free To Play Sword Art Online MMO” was spotted recently on, Indiegogo, led by a group of supposed North American developers and headed by an “experienced”…
Skyforge – Closed Beta goes live with new developer video on raids
[Beta register] I wouldn’t say anticipation for Skyforge is sky-high, but over 1 million players has signed up for Closed Beta (according to press release). While getting a key is random, the founder’s packs are there to grant immediate access.…
Project BlueStreak – Pre-Alpha teaser trailer for new Nexon shooter
To be published by Nexon America, Project BlueStreak is an upcoming Free-to-Play online first-person shooter grounded in a recovered apocalyptic sci-fi setting. The first game from Boss Key Productions and powered by Unreal Engine 4, the studio is led by legendary developer Cliff…
Skyforge – Watch the Berserker class rage through the Thais Temple
[Beta register] Skyforge recently held its second livestream on Twitch, and gave gamers an early look at the Berserker class before exploring the Thais Temple. Constructed for the goddess of love, the Thais Temple has since been captured by the god…
Hearthstone – Blackrock Mountain game update arriving next month
[Play now] Hearthstone is proving to be Blizzard’s main cash generator these days, and the content updates seem to arrive almost two months. The latest, Blackrock Mountain, will arrive in April, and thrusts players into the middle of a war between…
Gigantic – New MOBA title launching on Xbox One and Windows 10
[Game website] The developer of Gigantic, Motiga, recently announced that the new MOBA title will be launching on Xbox One and Windows 10, with the support of Microsoft. It will be a launch title for Windows 10, which will allow…
Overwatch – Two new heroes and map revealed for online team shooter
Over at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2015, Blizzard Entertainment revealed two new heroes and a new map for its upcoming team shooter, Overwatch. First off, the cowboy McCree enters the fray. Wielding his trusty revolver, McCree plays the role of…
Fortune – Riot and Blizzard debuts on top companies to work for list
[Source] According to a new article by Fortune, the globally recognized business magazine, Riot Games and Activision Blizzard made their debuts in the “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Riot Games is sky high, debuting at a lofty #13 position,…
Unreal Tournament – New GDC 2015 trailer displays current game status
[Pre-Alpha register] Over at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2015, developer Epic Games just announced that Unreal Engine will now be free to everyone, with no subscription fees. The catch, of course, will be royalty sharing once the game starts selling.…