Tears of Veeshan is not the only thing launching on Tuesday, November 12. Game Update 68 is happening at the same time, which will add two new features: Tier 4 Guild Halls and Mercenary Slots. In the final part of our interview with the EverQuest II team we spoke to them about these features, tried to discern some information on the future and briefly discussed Player Studio.
Tears of Veeshan is quickly approaching, with less than one week remaining to pre-order EverQuest II's 10th expansion pack. As the launch date of Tuesday, November 12 looms, we took some time to speak with the EQII team about Tears of Veeshan and beyond.
EVE Vegas: the largest fan-organized EVE Online gathering of the year, and a great opportunity to talk one-on-one with the developers from CCP Games. As a result, I had a chance to interview David Reid, the man whose decisions shape our perception of gaming's most enigmatic journey.
Today's chat, part one of two, narrows in on his behind-the-scenes look at marketing such a complex game. We also talk extensively about current events, including EVE: The Second Decade: Collector's Edition and the upcoming Rubicon expansion. Even if you don't play EVE Online – as I didn't, prior to this event – the discussion is still fascinating for anyone interested in the games industry as a whole.
Without further ado, let's begin!
The VR Jam 2013 developer competition run by OculusVR and IndieCade saw hundreds of great entries designed for use with the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, from games to sims and experiences. Not too long ago the winners were announced and I grabbed the opportunity to speak with E. McNeill, developer of the winning virtual hacker sim, Ciess.
Halloween is just around the corner and the spookiest month of the year has brought a wide variety of events to our favorite games. Join us as we explore the details of these frightening events.
Yesterday, those of us glued to our screens waiting for the next sweet morsel of information about EverQuest Next were treated to a whopper of an appetizer! David Georgeson, executive producer of the EverQuest franchise, dropped this tease via twitter, which was quickly confirmed by brand manager Omeed Dariani, mentioning that the dates for the EverQuest Next Landmark beta will be shared within the next month or so.
So the agony of anticipation is nearly over - in a few weeks we will know when we can expect to get our hands on the tools players will use build the new Norrath and more. But just when you thought it was safe to unstrap your tinfoil hat, David Georgeson tossed us another teasing nugget, is there more to Landmark than we expect?
Today Sony Online Entertainment announced that EverQuest Macintosh, which was scheduled to close in 2012 but gained a repreive when the fans rallied, is closing on November 18, 2013. Additionally, SOE and Wizards of the Coast have chosen to discontinue game services for Magic: The Gathering – Tactics on March 28, 2014.
You can find the text of the announcements below, and more information on the EverQuest: Macintosh forums and Magic: the Gathering - Tactics forums.
Prepare to suit up in your favorite costume as RIFT welcomes the return of Autumn Harvest just in time for the season's spooky festivities. With Halloween just around the corner, join in on the frightful fun now through November 4th and celebrate the season's tricks and treats. Don't fret if haunts and horrors aren't for you – RIFT's Autumn Harvest is also a time to gather ingredients for the annual making of mead, seasonal treats, and other holiday specialties for the upcoming year.. RIFT's annual Autumn Harvest event will start October 17!
If you're one of the one million (and growing) subscribers to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, we've got a major series of updates for you from Square Enix.
Screaming fans. Larger-than-life personalities. Professional sports-sized prize purses. This is not simply a game – this is eSports; this is the Red Bull Battle Grounds.
