Category: News

Gigantic Hits Xbox One Preview/Windows 10 On December 8


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Perfect World Entertainment and Motiga have announced the open beta of MOBA Gigantic will launch on Windows 10 and Xbox One Preview on December 8. For players who hadn’t yet given the MOBA a try, there is another early opportunity to do so this week with a closed beta event running from December 1 through December 4.

“With Gigantic, we are trying to create an entirely new competitive experience. Throughout development, Gigantic has gotten attention for its unique art style, whimsical setting and fast-paced gameplay, but our goal has always been something more,” said James Phinney, VP of Product Development at Motiga, “We’ve sought to build a game full of intense moments and meaningful strategic choices, where there are many paths to victory and it’s always possible to come back and win. Open Beta and participation in the Xbox Game Preview program is an exciting new phase for the project. We’re really looking forward to partnering with players to finish up Gigantic.”

Gigantic is developed by Motiga and published by Perfect World Entertainment. Interested players can check out more information at the official website.

DC Universe Online Focuses on 2017 Updates


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Daybreak Game Company has released their outward look for 2017 for DC Universe Online, and the content is looking pretty fancy. To end off the year, Daybreak will once again have an open episode period, allowing players to access (virtually) all episodes regardless of membership or content ownership. Next year’s updates will include large content updates:

First, just to doubly reiterate, we are continuing development on large content releases (Episodes), similar to what you are experiencing with Amazon Fury Part III. We know how important new story, new characters, and new primary progression is to everyone’s fun in the game. We are very pleased so far with the new gear system implemented in Episode 27. While we are looking at feedback for minor improvements, the core concepts of the best gear being on the vendor, auto-leveling dropped gear, and so on, remains the plan going forward.

In addition, Daybreak is continuing work on the planned revamp of player stats, item and gear sets, NPC stats, and more. Seasonal events will also be making their way into the game, with the first tasking heroes and villains with taking on the Anti-Monitor, an powerful adversary capable of tearing apart entire universes. You can read the entire list of planned updates at the link below.

(Source: DC Universe)

Community Is Reviving Everquest Online Adventures


Everquest Online Adventures probably should have been shut down years ago, but Sony Online Entertainment has a habit of refusing to let their games die until the very last minute.

You don’t need to look far to find fans of Sony Online Entertainment’s foray into console gaming, Everquest Online Adventures. The lesser known cousin of the series, EQOA shut down back in 2012 due to dwindling populations and the inevitable decline of the Playstation 2 as a gaming platform. A group is working on an emulator over at Reddit, and they are looking for people to assist in any way possible from technical programming to writing and simple publicity.

SOE, aka Daybreak, has historically been a team player when it comes to classic revivals. The company gave its blessing to the Everquest 1999 server and has so far left alone the teams working on Star Wars Galaxies emulators. Considering the company has zero financial interest in Everquest Online Adventures, it seems highly unlikely that problems should arise out of the emulator’s existence.

(Source: Reddit)

Space Truckers Caught Stealing Sprites From Numerous Games


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Space Truckers is a relatively new game to Steam, having just launched on November 23. If the community has anything to say about it, its life span on the service will be short and possibly end in legal action. Available for the low, low price of $19.99, currently on sale at 10% off, you can enjoy everything that Space Truckers has to offer, like stolen assets from commercial games and community projects.

Users on the ZDoom forum have posted an alarming number of comparisons showing sprites ripped directly from other games. Not content with merely taking assets from William Shatner’s Tekwars, Space Truckers also allegedly steals from Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Strife, Left 4 Dead 2, and more. You can head on over to the forums and see a pretty long list of direct sprite rips, sound files, and even Windows assets that made their way into the game.

As usual, this controversy is drawing more attention thanks to accusations that the developer is actively deleting threads on the game’s Steam forums pointing out these stolen assets. MMO Fallout will follow up with any further information.

Perfect World Entertainment Black Friday Sale Continues


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Zen Charge Bonus

  • Starts Friday, November 25 at 6:00 am (PST)
  • Ends Monday, November 28 at 11:59 pm (PST)

Earn an extra 15-25% bonus on Zen purchased through select payment processors (PayPal, direct credit card, Steam, Skrill, PaySafeCard, BoaCompra and Xsolla).

  • 1,000 Zen – 15% Bonus
  • 2,000 Zen – 20% Bonus
  • 5,300 Zen – 20% Bonus
  • 11,000 Zen – 25% Bonus
  • 23,000 Zen – 25% Bonus

Neverwinter: Save 40% on all items across Arc, Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation®4 from Nov 25 at 10:00am (PT) through Nov 28 at 10:00 am (PT)

  • Arc and Steam Players: Save 15-25% on Zen from Nov 25 – Nov 28
  • Xbox Live Gold Members: Save 15-25% on Zen from Nov 25 – 28
  • PlayStation® Plus Members and PS4 Players: Save 15-25% on Zen from Nov 23 – 28
  • PlayStation® Plus Members and PS4 Players: Save 20-40% on select item packs from Nov 23 – 28
  • Arc Players: Save 50% on select item packs from Nov 23 – 28, plus adventurers who purchase Zen through Arc will unlock free items, including mounts like the Gilded White Steed, Ice Panther, Owlbear and more!

For additional details, please visit https://www.arcgames.com/en/games/neverwinter

Star Trek Online: Save 25% all items/packs on Arc, Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation®4 on the following dates:

  • Black Friday – Nov 25 at 9:00 am (PT) through Nov 26 at 9:00 am (PT)
  • Cyber Monday – Nov 28 at 9:00 am (PT) through Nov 29 at 9:00 am (PT)
  • Arc and Steam Players: Save 15-25% on Zen from Nov 25 – Nov 28
  • Xbox Live Gold Members: Save 15-25% on Zen from Nov 25 – 28
  • PlayStation® Plus Members and PS4 Players: Save 15-25% on Zen from Nov 23 – 28
  • PlayStation® Plus Members and PS4 Players: Save 20-40% on select item packs from Nov 23 – 28
  • Arc Players: Save 50% on select item packs from Nov 23 – 28, plus captains who purchase Zen through Arc will unlock free items, including R&D Packs, a T5 Sovereign, a T6 Prometheus and more!

For additional details, please visit https://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online

Swordsman

  • Save 20% of all Lv. 3 Gems and 30% off all Boost items from Nov 25 – 30.

For additional details, please visit http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/swordsman

PWI

From Nov 23 – 26

  • Save 20% off Special All Class Pets.
  • Save 45% off the War Front Supply Crate.
  • Save 52% off Medals of Glory (5).

From Nov 23 – Dec 7

  • Save 25-75% off select Mounts, Utilities, Shop and Fashion Items.

For additional details, please visit http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/pwi

Forsaken World

From Nov 23 – 29

  • Save 34 – 53% off select Orbs.
  • Save 20 – 25% off select Upgrade, Utility and Refining Items.
  • Save 25% off a huge selection of Handhelds and Fashion Items.

Join a special event from Nov 25-30 to win a Kluer statue.

For additional details, please visit http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/forsaken-world

Neverwinter Bonuses Begin Tomorrow, November 24th


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Perfect World Entertainment has announced a new set of bonuses for Neverwinter set to go live November 24th and continue until the 29th. Players will enjoy double the rate of gain for experience, RP, Astral Diamonds, Guild Marks, Enchants, and Runes. The bonus launches at 7:30am on PC and 10am on consoles. Times are Pacific.

(Source: Neverwinter)

[Video] Conan Exiles Trailer


The latest trailer for Conan Exiles has released, showcasing environmental destruction, combat, slavery, dismemberment, and a giant colossus punching a giant snake in the face. Developed by Funcom, Conan Exiles is set for launch on Steam Early Access in January 2017 and on Xbox Preview in Spring 2017, Conan Exiles is a survival sandbox game.

Check out MMO Fallout’s coverage as the game goes live in January.

Perfect World Entertainment: Black Friday Sales Start Now


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Black Friday doesn’t start for another few days, but let’s call it even and start the sales today anyway. Beginning today and running through November 28th, players will be able to get their hands on Livelock, a top-down shooter published by Perfect World, for 20-30% off on your system of choice, based on your subscriber status. The list of rates is below for Xbox and Playstation users.

  • Xbox Live Silver: 20% off through November 28.
  • Xbox Live Gold: 30% off through November 28.
  • Playstation Players: 20% off through November 28.
  • Playstation Plus: 30% off through November 28.

There are more deals coming as the week goes on. Stay tuned for more updates.

(Source: Perfect World Entertainment press release)

Path of Exile’s Next Content Update Hits December 2nd


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Grinding Gear Games has announced the next major content update for Path of Exile, dubbed Breach, will land on digital shelves in just under two weeks. The update challenges players to “enter the breach” and slay the monsters inside to keep the breaches open. Open a portal to the Breachlord’s domain and take down brand new bosses and reap their rewards. Breachlords not only drop new items but trinkets that can be used to upgrade said goodies.

Breach not only includes new monsters to fight, it also improves the game’s engine and marks the launch of the 64-bit client. GGG promises a faster, smoother experience with technical improvements like a new fog and cloth system, as well as graphical improvements to earlier areas of the game.

Supporters who wish to show their love by opening their wallets can get their hands on two new packs with exclusive cosmetics and titles.

(Source: Path of Exile)