After Epic Games’ showcase of Unreal Engine yesterday, Crytek has revealed its Games Developer Conference (GDC) 2015 product showcase trailer. While Crytek was plagued with negative press in 2014, the developer is now back on its feet, though perhaps still…
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Unreal Engine – Lost Ark and more featured in new GDC 2015 sizzle reel
Epic Games is having an epic time at Games Developer Conference (GDC) 2015, as the developer announced that Unreal Engine is now free to use for all users. Along with this announcement, a new trailer was revealed to showcase new projects…
Supernova – Bandai Namco reveals new MOBA with futuristic theme
[Alpha register] Japanese developer Bandai Namco is looking to establish itself as a proper online games publisher in the English market, having both Battleline and Rise of Incarnates now running. The next game in its stable is Supernova, a futuristic…
Fable Legends – Free-to-Play and cross-platform on PC and Xbox One
[Beta register] Currently in development at Lionhead Studios, it was recently announced that Fable Legends will use a Free-to-Play business model, and at the same time having merged servers between Xbox One and Windows 10 players. Players can choose to…
Crowfall – Ambitious MMORPG hits $800,000 target in just 4 days
[Kickstarter page] I am personally more used to seeing crowd-funding campaigns for online games failing these days, especially those with targets of over USD 500,000. ArtCraft Entertainment, with its debut MMORPG Crowfall, has somewhat bucked that trend with the USD…
Echo of Soul – Aeria Games announce playable classes for new online game
[Beta register] Aeria Games, the publisher for upcoming online game Echo of Soul, announced recently the five main classes coming to the game when it launches. The five classes include the Warrior, a fearsome knight; the Archer, an enigmatic songbird; the Rogue, a…
Skyforge – Closed Beta date revealed along with Founder’s Packs
[Closed Beta register] Publisher My.com today announced Skyforge will begin its first Closed Beta on March 11, with the game being split into the North American and European servers. Players who are looking to grab immediate Closed Beta keys (for future Closed…
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena – MOBA title revealed for 2016
[Game website] Despite the closure of a Warhammer-themed MOBA back in 2013, published by the mighty Electronic Arts (EA), the Warhammer series is now back for a second spin in the MOBA genre with Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena. Some…
TERA – New update sees the arrival of Skycastles and more game content
[Game website] En Masse Entertainment released a major update today for its award-winning PC action MMO, TERA: Fate of Arun. Today’s update brings guild housing to TERA in the form of floating “Skycastles,” customizable abodes hovering over two of the…
Armored Warfare – Vehicle classes details explained in new video
[Beta register] Obsidian Entertainment and My.com have released a brand new trailer showing off the five vehicle classes in Armored Warfare. Narrated by My.com Senior Producer Josh Morris, the video delves into the deep tactics associated with each class and…
Guild Wars 2 – More game details revealed for the new Revenant class
The team at ArenaNet recently touched on the Revenant class on its livestream, and many details were revealed. One of the core features of the upcoming Heart of Thorns expansion, this class uses a few elements from Guild Wars, with…
Dizzel – OGPlanet gives shady reason for sudden game closure
[Game website] Dizzel is an online shooter which used to be hyped in South Korea, but the game closed down before gaining any traction. With online shooters still a big money earning genre in the country, one has to wonder…
Skyforge – New developer livestream and Pantheon function detailed
[Beta register] Developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Allods Team, publisher My.com recently aired a livestream video showcasing more in-game action for Skyforge. Playing as the latest class to be announced, the Gunner, the development team provides insights about the game…
Neverwinter – Elemental Evil lands next month with new Paladin class
[Register now] The Forgotten Realms will soon be overrun with the Elemental Evil cults when Neverwinter: Elemental Evil launches for PC on March 17. Along with the new Paladin playable class and level cap increase, Neverwinter: Elemental Evil’s storyline will…