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LOTRO Delays Mordor Expansion


As it turns out, one does not simply launch Mordor. To the surprise of very few, judging by the reaction on the Lord of the Rings Online forums, the announcement came yesterday that the Mordor expansion has been delayed due to a bug that could not be fixed prior to today’s planned launch. As a result, the release has been adjusted to an as of yet unknown future date.

We are as excited as many of you to get into Mordor, but we have some unfortunate news: we have to adjust the release date. While preparing over the weekend to release the expansion on Monday, we discovered an issue in the build that impacted the ability of monsters and NPCs to move around correctly. This problem was specifically identified in older content. While correcting this issue is not a problem, the process to correct it takes too long to be able to release Mordor on Monday. So, we have to adjust the release date. We will have more info on the release date soon. We will know a lot more in the next 24 hours or so, and will pass along the info as soon as we can.

According to the Standing Stone website, any delays in the launch of Mordor will not extend past August 31st.

(Source: LOTRO)

ArcheAge Plans More Server Mergers


Trion Worlds has announced that more server mergers are coming to ArcheAge, with twelve servers being merged into four across North America and Europe. As is usual with ArcheAge server mergers, rather than merging into an existing server, ArcheAge merges two or more existing servers into fresh new servers. Instead of players on the merging server losing their land to the higher population server, everyone loses their land and must claim anew.

A Server Evolution is similar to a server merge that you’d see in other online games, except those affected by it will be moved to a new server rather than a currently existing server. We perform Server Evolutions in ArcheAge to give everyone involved the most equal chance at claiming land and castles in their new homes.

The list of affected servers can be found at the source below. The transfer process will begin on August 16th and go until the 29th. More information at the link below.

(Source: ArcheAge)

Overwatch Promises More Bans For Bad Behavior


Blizzard wants you to know that they are completely committed to dealing with toxic behavior in Overwatch. Effective immediately, offending players will begin receiving harsher punishments for cheating, griefing, trolling, spam, and match disruption (intentional AFK). Exactly how strict Blizzard’s punishments will be will need to be seen.

We know that making Overwatch a truly welcoming environment is an ongoing process, and this is only the first step. Over the next several months, we have plans to make additional improvements based on your feedback, including scaling competitive season bans, a notification system that will alert you when a player you’ve reported is actioned, and functionality that will allow us to more aggressively penalize players who attempt to abuse the in-game reporting tool.

Overwatch has had ongoing problems with toxicity, a concept not at all unfamiliar with heavily competitive titles.

(Source: Overwatch)

FFXIV Showcases Update 4.05 and Subscription Bonus


Final Fantasy XIV has launched patch 4.05, introducing a new dungeon in the form of the Lost Canals of Uznair. Hardy adventurers will be able to get their hands on new equipment and the new Allagan Tombstones of Creation.

The Lost Canals of Uznair, a special instance similar to the Aquapolis, can be accessed after finding and opening treasure coffers obtained from gazelleskin treasure maps. Here, players will have the chance to explore long-abandoned ruins filled with treasure.

And lastly, there is a signup campaign going on until September 30, where if you register Stormblood to your account and buy 90 days of subscription, you’ll receive a Falcon Mount, which is themed after Final Fantasy’s airships.

* Players will be able to ride mounts once they have reached level 20 and have obtained a chocobo.
* The Falcon is a flying mount. Players must fulfill the conditions to fly in an area before being able to use it as a flying mount.
* The Falcon can be used to swim and dive in areas where the required conditions have been met.
* The Falcon will be distributed to all characters on the service account.

Black Cat Joins Marvel Heroes Omega PS4/Xbox One


Black Cat has joined the roster on Marvel Heroes for PS4/Xbox. You’ll be able to pick up the Black Cat pack starting today as a timed exclusive purchase on both console stores, a $20 pack that instantly unlocks 1 bonus costume, 2 marvelous loot boxes, and 2 bonus experience boosts. Players in Europe will be able to purchase Black Cat later this week.

Idolizing her father, himself a famous burglar, Felicia Hardy taught herself safe cracking, lock picking, and other thievery techniques. After failing to break out her father, she took up the persona of Black Cat full-time, seeking to continue her father’s legacy. Though she always walks the line between hero and criminal, at the end of the day, she can be counted on to do the right thing.

The store pack is a timed exclusive, players will need to wait until August 28 to buy Black Cat with eternity splinters or Gs.

(Source: Marvel Heroes)

VIP Account Status Comes To Marvel Heroes Omega


Gazillion Entertainment has more surprises in store for Marvel Heroes Omega players on PS4 and Xbox One. In addition to today’s announcement of Black Cat coming to both systems soon, Gazillion rolled out VIP account status, a one time unlock for players who either purchase cash shop currency or buy one of the founder’s packs through the store. Make either purchase and your account is permanently a VIP.

VIP perks include:

  • Nightcrawler playable Hero unlocked (VIP timed exclusive)
  • Permanent +5% Bonus Experience
  • Permanent +5% Bonus Credits
  • Receive a Marvelous Loot Box as a free one-time bonus
  • 10 extra storage slots
  • 5 Eternity Splinters every day you log in

The extra eternity splinters will no doubt

(Source: Marvel Heroes)

[Video] RuneScape Showcases Mobile Prototype


Jagex today released prototype footage from RuneScape Mobile. Check it out at the link above.

Spiderman Event Hits Marvel Heroes Omega on Consoles


Following its June launch, Gazillion Entertainment has released the first in-game event for Marvel Heroes Omega. Themed after the new Spiderman Homecoming film, the event takes players to the Daily Bugle building where they will square off against the Vulture and the Sinister Six.

In addition to the event, Gazillion also announced that Black Cat will be joining the ranks on PlayStation and Xbox soon. Carnage became playable on PC earlier this week.

Marvel Heroes is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

(Source: Press Release)

Marvel Heroes Deploys Red Venom (AKA Carnage) on PC


The latest hero* has joined the ranks in Marvel Heroes. Carnage, or Red Venom as the community has taken to calling him, is a hero. Sort of. He’s working with the good guys, at least. You can check out Carnage, as with any hero, by testing him out up to level 10. If you want to go for the purchase, he can be bought for 900 Gs ($9) or for free with 400 eternity splinters.

Check out the trailer below.

Star Trek Online Season 13.5: Escape From Prison


Star Trek Online is launching its mid-season update to season 13. Live today and coming soon to PS4 and Xbox, Escalation reunites players with General Rodek (voiced by Tony Todd) who joins our heroes as they enact a search and rescue mission for none other than the Klingon General Martok (voiced by J.G. Hertzler who played Martok on Deep Space Nine). The Federation is once again going to have to team up with the Klingon if they want to fend off the Tzenkethi who have been drawn to the general.

The mid-season update to Season 13 – Escalation sends players on a rescue mission for the captured Klingon General Martok, played by J.G. Hertzler from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Season 13.5 also introduces a new Ferengi Trade Alliance Admiralty and the Endeavor System, which provides challenges players can complete throughout the week for bonus rewards.

  • New Featured Episode – Players will team up with the Klingons to free legendary General Martok from a secret prison in the episode, “Brushfire.”
  • The Endeavor System – Level 60 captains can earn rewards throughout each week by completing challenges with the new Endeavor System.
  • Ferengi Trade Alliance Admiralty – The game’s Admiralty System has been updated to include a new campaign helping captains acquire trades and goods with the aid of the Ferengi Trade Alliance. This new feature is available to all captains Level 52 and above.