Category: News

Omega Prestige Hits Marvel Heroes on August 31


Marvel Heroes is giving its players what they’ve demanded, if your demands include more incentive to grind, by introducing a new prestige tier. Set to launch on August 31, Omega Prestige continues the leveling system of resetting your character to level 1 for costumes (on PC) and increased ranks (on pc and console). Omega prestige will increase its rank for each time you hit 60, up to 70 times. Since Omega Prestige is a big change, Gazillion has announced that it will be rolled out on a character by character basis, starting with Spider Man.

With the new Omega Prestige system, we will introduce “Omega Prestige” status for select heroes with a new “Omega Prestige Rank” system for those looking to unlock the true potential of a hero and to help prepare players for more challenging end-game content coming soon. Omega Prestige marks the culmination of your hero’s journey. This is an extension of the normal Prestige system, extending end-game playtime considerably for anyone who is up to the challenge.

Perks include:

  • 60 second reduction for ultimate ability
  • Doubled stat boosts from synergy bonuses
  • A unique legendary item
  • A prestige nameplate
  • A prestige flourish (spray)
  • And more!

For those of you on console who don’t feel like hitting prestige rank 6, Gazillion is selling a pack to unlock Omega prestige for $40. The pack will be available for one month starting August 31. For more information, check out the link below.

(Source: Marvel Heroes)

Marvel Heroes: 25% Off G’s On PS4 Until August 31


Marvel Heroes is running a 25% sale on G’s for Playstation users. The sale extends until August 31.

Our G Packs on PlayStation 4 are 25% OFF through August 31! Stock up on G’s today!

Target Probably Leaked Bethesda Game of Thrones Title


Is Bethesda working on a Game of Thrones title? I’ll never tell, but Target apparently will. Target currently has a page listing for Bethesda: Game of Thrones, which may or may not be leaking an as-of-yet unannounced title of the same name by the same developer. There are two known Game of Thrones titles in the works: Season two of the Telltale series, an MMO being created by Bigpoint, however Bethesda has not yet talked about developing or publishing a game based off of the popular HBO series.

There has been no comment by Bethesda as of yet.

Mark Laidlaw Reveals Half Life 2: Episode 3 Plot


With the launch of Duke Nukem Forever now more than half a decade behind us, Half Life 2: Episode 3 (or Half Life 3 depending on who you ask) has taken the throne as the king of vaporware. Initially announced in 2006, the next episode in the Half Life 2 series, which Valve ironically moved to an episodic format to avoid long development delays, has been in limbo with nary a shred of evidence that the developer is actually working on said title.

While Valve has been silent on their development plans for Half Life, one thing that the company cannot hide is that its Half Life writers are jumping ship. Over the past two years, at least four big writers have left the company: Eric Wolpaw, Chet Faliszek, Mark Laidlaw, and Jay Pinkkerton.

Mark Laidlaw, evidently not content with his story being lost to the Valve offices forever, recently posted a “fan fiction” story titled “Epistle 3” on his blog. The blog post is from the perspective of a “Gertie Fremont,” discussing the death of “Elly Vaunt” and heading to the antarctic with Alex Vaunt to find the Hyperborea. The story is a clear nod toward Half Life 2, with events detailed that have leaked out through interviews and documents over the years.

In Laidlaw’s story, Freeman and Alex go north to find the Aurora Borealis, a ship created by Aperture Science (thinking with Portals) that can phase in and out of existence and time. The duo comes across Dr. Breen who had transferred his consciousness to a Combine slug, now regretting his decision and wishing for death. They take over the Borealis and plot to crash it into the Combine homeworld, when the illusive Gman shows up and pulls Alex out to rescue her.

Gordon, meanwhile, remains on board the ship to realize that the plan is destined to fail, as the Combine power is too great. He is rescued at the last second by the Vortigaunt, setting the game up for a possible sequel. Gordon wakes up on shore, not knowing where he is or how much time has passed, or even if the resistance won. The story ends on a somewhat chilling note,

“Expect no further correspondence from me regarding these matters; this is my final epistle.”

The last full game to be developed by Valve was released in 2012, with much of the company’s focus being on maintaining Dota 2, Team Fortress 2, and Counter Strike: GO, as well as its various investments in competitive gaming tournaments, VR, and the Steam marketplace. More story-driven titles including Half Life, Portal, and Left 4 Dead have sat neglected for the better part of the last decade.

As time goes on, the hopes for Valve wrapping up the Half Life series have understandably faltered. Valve remains silent, writers from the series are leaving, the voice actor for Dr. Breen passed away, and leaks from the company suggest that all attempts to revive the sequel have ultimately died off and gone nowhere. Valve is currently working on several VR titles, and the flat structure ensures that anyone can start working on Half Life as soon as they feel like it. So will they?

It feels less likely as they years tick on.

ArcheAge 4.0: All The News That’s Fit To Print


ArcheAge 4.0 hits PC in the fourth quarter this year, and Trion Worlds has released a fact list showcasing some of the features coming to the titular MMO. More information will be coming at a later date, however Trion Worlds has showcased the following new features coming with the next big version update:

  • 20 player naval battleground: ArcheAge’s first PvP naval battleground. Take your crew of five and go up against three other crews. Naval Battlegrounds promise new cross-server arenas as well as new rewards.
  • Open world raid finder: Exactly as it sounds, find or advertise your raid.
  • Simplified gem system: Streamlined lunagem system purported to be more user friendly.
  • Crafting updates: A new crafting tutorial quest line, new crafting interface, and specialization.

(Source: Trion Worlds press release)

Defenders Event Comes To Marvel Heroes Omega


Gazillion Entertainment has launched the Defenders event on PC with console launch coming tomorrow, August 24.

The event will run on both PC and consoles, and tasks players with fighting off The Hand, a faction of ninjas pulled straight out of the Daredevil comics.

A new Defenders event launches today for PC and soon on Aug. 24 for consoles. The new event finds players facing off against members of The Hand for a variety of limited-time rewards. The Hand has returned to New York and Misty Knight is on the lookout for heroes to stop the ancient order. Head to Avengers Tower and speak with Misty Knight for your assignment and take the first steps towards suppressing The Hand incursion.

The event gives Orders from the Hand, an event currency that can be spent on a handful of artifacts. According to the news post, it looks like console users will be rewarded in the form of loot boxes specific to the event. In addition, Daredevil, Elektra, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage will receive a 50% experience bonus for the duration of the event.

(Source: Marvel Heroes)

PSA: Brink Is Now Free To Play on Steam


In a rather surprising move, Bethesda Softworks has made first person shooter Brink free to play on Steam. Anyone can play the title without dropping a dime, however there is about $4 worth of DLC content.

Bethesda launched Brink in 2011, developed by Splash Damage, creators of Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. The game was not well received, with critics pointing that the game felt incomplete and rushed to launch. On Steam, the game was virtually abandoned by the playerbase shortly after launch, and hasn’t broken 100 players on average since July 2012.

Speculation is running rampant that the free to play shift, especially after so many years of neglect, may be Bethesda or Splash Damage attempting to gauge interest in the IP. The game was not updated with any new monetization schemes, so players can sleep well knowing that this appears to be just a simple removal of the price tag.

Brink currently carries a 61% “mixed” approval rating on Steam.

(Source: Steam)

EB Games Australia Settles Harassment Claim, Denies Wrongdoing


Kotaku Australia is reporting that EB Games has settled a harassment claim brought by at least one employee.

EB Games has settled the claim, according to Alex Walker, for a paltry $8,500, a sum which the employee (Randall) claims he was pressured into, along with the company refusing to admit any wrongdoing. The employee also notes that he will not be given a reference by EB Games.

This whole ordeal started in 2015 with several employees bringing claims against District Manager Mark DiStefano, alleging racist conduct and underpayment, among other offenses. EB Games has refused to comment on the lawsuit as has Mark DiStefano.

Secret World Legends Returns to Tokyo


Secret World Legends is going to Tokyo, again! Players familiar with the original The Secret World storyline will be well acquainted with Tokyo and its quirks, but the zone has just become available on reboot title Secret World Legends.

Tokyo marks the first of three major content additions that will add new areas, content, and story. True to its name, the Tokyo update brings players to (you guessed it) Tokyo to continue the fight against the filth and the evil that it brings.

“The Tokyo updates represent the final part of the storyline that was The Secret World,” says Executive Producer Scott Junior. “Secret World Legends has opened up the game to an entirely new audience who will experience the Tokyo storyline for the very first time. But there is much more to come, and we especially want our veteran players to know that as the storyline of The Secret World ends, the storyline of Secret World Legends is about to start. This winter, a brand new story will be revealed.  Players will get to go to new locations, meet new characters, and experience adventures they never have before.”

Secret World Legends is free to play on Steam.

Guild Wars 2 Expansion Weekend Is Live


Arenanet has officially launched the second preview weekend for Guild Wars 2’s next expansion, Path of Fire. You don’t need to have pre-ordered to get in on the action either, as any active account can join in on the festivities. Players will be able to take part in the demo until Sunday, August 20.

To participate, go to the Character Select screen and choose the option to create a demo character. If you don’t have a Guild Wars 2 account, register now to play for free.