For the first time in World of Warcraft history, Blizzard has given both tickets to Beta and early access periods to War Within Epic Edition buyers, and the early access has just begun!
The early access period for the World of Warcraft: The War Within has begun, and players who have purchased either the physical collector’s edition or the Epic Edition digital bundle can dive right into the action four full days early. World of Warcraft launched a specialized cinematic trailer to prep Azeroth inhabitants for the upcoming expansion, which can be seen below.
World of Warcraft: The War Within Key Features
Explorers will be able to head to the new continent of Khaz Algar, which lies off the western shores of Pandaria. Within the continent lies the surface-level city of Dornogal, which will serve as the new main city hub of the expansion. Expeditious adventurers can explore what dwells beneath the surface of the city in the lava-fuelled forge of The Ringing Deeps, the Hallowfall, and the Nerubian society monument, Azj-Kahet.
Hero Talents will be introduced in The War Within. They are a new class feature that allows more levels of class specialization customization. Hero Talents are modelled after well-known archetypes from the Warcraft universe, including Dark Ranger, Farseer, and more.
A new world content feature is being added to World of Warcraft, and it is called Delves. These are small adventures seamlessly integrated into the world (similar to delves in The Elder Scrolls Online), which scale to support 1-5 players and offer a new rewards track in the Great Vault.
Introduced as dragon riding in Dragonflight, the function will be expanded into sky riding, allowing a larger number of mounts to be used. This system will allow more mount types to be used in mid-air, and the previous flight system will now be referred to as steady flight.
World of Warcraft: The War Within launches globally on August 26, but for those who have early access, It starts today. More info can be found on the official website.
Those Xbox players among us who have been waiting to get their hands on open-world adventure RPG Genshin Impact, I have good news.
At this evening's Gamescom Opening Night Live, the team revealed Genshin Impact will be making its way to Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass on 20th November. It is available to wishlist now on the Microsoft Store.
Just when Geoff Keighley had started to fade from your memory, he comes rubber-banding back with a vengeance - snap! It's Gamescom week and it kicks off with Opening Night Live this evening from 7pm UK time (other Opening Night Live timings here). A pre-show with additional announcements will begin at 6.30pm UK. We'll be watching and reporting on it live, as always, right here, so you can either keep abreast of announcements while you do something else, or you can join in with your thoughtful and amusing comments. Please keep us company. Please.
A flurry of Pokémon news has confirmed a launch date for the long-awaited Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and a look ahead at what's next for Pokémon Go.
Pokémon TCG Pocket, a digital version of the phenomenally-popular trading card game, will go live via the iPhone App Store and Google Play for Android worldwide on 30th October.
As previously announced, you can open two packs of Pokémon cards for free per day - just enough to get you hooked - and it's interesting to see the pack-opening mechanic front and centre in the game's trailer below.
That means everyone can jump in and give the space sim a chance, as well as try out all "top 16 ships", "granting both green and grizzled pilots the ability to try out eligible ships before choosing which one to vote for" at this year's Ship Showdown event.
For the last few weeks, the community has been voting for their favourite ships and ground vehicles with their own "original creations", including videos, songs, photos, paintings, and more.
Destiny developer Bungie says it has addressed an issue where players have had their usernames changed by its "name moderation tool".
After "actively investigating" the issue for 24 hours, Bungie advised that while it had "identified the issue that was forcing a high number of Bungie name changes", it was "continuing to investigate" what happened and how "to address player accounts that were impacted".
Although Bungie acknowledged that a "high number of account names have been changed", the studio stopped short of confirming exactly how many players were affected.
New World: Aeternum, the latest expansion/do-over for Amazon's middling MMO New World, is having an open beta on 13th September ahead of its full PC and console release in October.
Aeternum, if you're unfamiliar, emerged back in June, amid some confused messaging that didn't entirely make it clear exactly what it was. And, truthfully, Amazon's marketing remains as baffling as ever. The gist, though, is that this is the same MMORPG released back in 2021, albeit with new features and a bit of finessing ahead of its debut on Xbox Series X/S and PS5.
It's got a pacier story (told through in-game cinematics and pre-rendered cut-scenes), combat improvements, cross-platform play, enhanced controller support, and more - while still retaining its other MMO bits like classes, crafting, and questing. Then there's New World's first-ever large-scale PvP zone, a new 10-player raid, end-game solo trials, and other additions.
UPDATE 20/8/24: Well, there you go. Following last week's Deadline report, Amazon has officially unveiled Secret Level, a new "adult-animated anthology series featuring original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games".
It's a 15-episode series from the creators of Love, Death & Robots, and it'll feature stories inspired by Armored Core, Concord, Crossfire, Dungeons & Dragons, Exodus, Honor of Kings, Mega Man, New World: Aeternum, PAC-MAN, Sifu, Spelunky, The Outer Worlds, Unreal Tournament, Warhammer 40,000, and a variety of PlayStation Studios games.
And if that takes your fancy, you'll be wanting to circle 10th December on your calendar - which is when the series arrives on Prime Video - then check out its teaser trailer below.
What? Massively OP’s MJ gets to explore a new land in Guild Wars 2 on launch day? Is the MMOverse coming to an end?! No! Instead, it’s more like ArenaNet releasing Janthir Wilds as a slightly early birthday present for her. And how could she not fully appreciate such a gesture? Join us live at […]
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It’s the last Tuesday reset for World of Warcraft before The War Within arrives, and in many ways, the game is already off to the races. Of particular note is that the three-month Pandaria Remix event has concluded and all involved characters will wake up, blinking like newborn babes, in the light of normal servers […]
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Back in July, Kotaku penned a piece on Kien, a game originally announced for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance… in 2002. Apparently, the game was finished back then, but no publisher would take it on. A full 22 years later, one of the original devs returned to revamp the game and get it out on […]
Elder Scrolls Online players, set your launcher patchers to go because update 43 is officially live as of this afternoon – at least if you’re on PC or Mac, anyway. U43 is a free base-game update that’s going to appeal to fans of player housing in particular. “Update 43 introduces one of the most anticipated […]
Gamers who updated their Steam desktop app recently may have seen something a little new in their browsing experience: a feature that is visually prioritizing what Valve considers helpful reviews – and is thinning out the meme-filled ones. “[O]ne-word reviews, reviews comprised of ASCII art, or reviews that are primarily playful memes and in-jokes, will […]
It’s all of the great taste of Kickstarted sci-fi MMORPG Dual Universe but with your own personal spin: It’s myDU, the standalone version that offers private server hosting Novaquark announced in July, which has gone live today, August 19th. As we reported previously, this is a separate purchase that will set players back $35 (though […]
For Battle Bards’ penultimate episode, Syp and Syl explore some EPIC battle music across many MMOs. After all, if we’re going to go out in style, that style’s going to be loud enough to blast a hole in your eardrums! We also learn that nobody likes the Flute Guy. Battle Bards is the world’s first, best, […]
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It’s been an interesting summer for crowdfunded MMOs. Ashes of Creation has hit August running, first with a preview of the Bard class, then with a formal announcement of its paid alpha 2 starting October 25th, which as you can imagine has gamers grumbling. Meanwhile, Star Citizen continued teasing alpha 4, Dual Universe continues its […]
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Minecraft's Realms servers have been down for most of the past four days. Mojang's official account for reporting service status updates noted that "intermittent failures or slowdowns" began on August 13th, and despite similarly intermittent reports of uptime in the days since, the servers remain inaccessible to most players today.
Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week - our regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books! This week, I’ve been half reading in the garden and half staring in awe at my Kindle’s paperwhite doohickey and it’s ability to stay readable in searing sunbeams. I’m tempted to look up how it works but I don’t want to find out it’s made from the luminous, genetically-engineered husks of the workers that drop dead from dehydration at the fulfilment centers or something. To help distract me with yet more books, it’s Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider writer and Destiny 2 senior narrative designer, Dr. Hazel Monforton! Cheers Hazel! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf?
Minecraft's Realms servers have been down for most of the past four days. Mojang's official account for reporting service status updates noted that "intermittent failures or slowdowns" began on August 13th, and despite similarly intermittent reports of uptime in the days since, the servers remain inaccessible to most players today.
Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week - our regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books! This week, I’ve been half reading in the garden and half staring in awe at my Kindle’s paperwhite doohickey and it’s ability to stay readable in searing sunbeams. I’m tempted to look up how it works but I don’t want to find out it’s made from the luminous, genetically-engineered husks of the workers that drop dead from dehydration at the fulfilment centers or something. To help distract me with yet more books, it’s Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider writer and Destiny 2 senior narrative designer, Dr. Hazel Monforton! Cheers Hazel! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf?
Spaceship likers, come hither. Long-running space simElite Dangerous has just unloaded a new interstellar vessel into its universe, and she's a beaut. The new Type-8 Transporter is a medium freighter capable of hauling a maximum of 406 tons of cargo. It's got a default jump range of 17.55 light years and two big prongs sticking out of its face like a sci-fi forklift. Cool. The catch is that this ship can only be bought with real money for now, say the developers. This is part of Frontier's new strategy of having paid-for ships in the game. I don't really play Elite Dangerous anymore, so I don't have strong feelings about that. But I do have strong feelings about the space trucker advertisement the developer has put together for the new ship. Come watch it with me.
Spaceship likers, come hither. Long-running space simElite Dangerous has just unloaded a new interstellar vessel into its universe, and she's a beaut. The new Type-8 Transporter is a medium freighter capable of hauling a maximum of 406 tons of cargo. It's got a default jump range of 17.55 light years and two big prongs sticking out of its face like a sci-fi forklift. Cool. The catch is that this ship can only be bought with real money for now, say the developers. This is part of Frontier's new strategy of having paid-for ships in the game. I don't really play Elite Dangerous anymore, so I don't have strong feelings about that. But I do have strong feelings about the space trucker advertisement the developer has put together for the new ship. Come watch it with me.
According to its latest earnings report, the company's overall net sales dropped by 18.4 percent year-on-year for the most recent quarter.
This is driven in part due to a decline in sales of new games. By comparison, the same quarter in 2023 saw the release of Final Fantasy 16 and the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters.
The World of Warcraft’s Love is in the Air event is just around the corner, and players are gearing up for the love-filled celebration in Azeroth. This guide will provide players with all the essential information they need to make the most of this special occasion. Whether you want to earn some WoW mounts, buy WoW gold, or simply enjoy the festivities, this guide has covered you.
The Love is in the Air event features a series of fun and challenging quests that will test your skills and reward you with some of the most sought-after s in the game. From battling against the forces of evil to delivering love letters, there’s something for everyone during this celebration.
Get Your Heart Racing with the Love is in the Air Quests
Love is in the air in the World of Warcraft, and what better way to celebrate than by embarking on heart-warming quests and completing exciting challenges? Players can experience the magic of Love is in the Air through a series of quests that take them on a journey throughout Azeroth. From collecting sweet-scented flowers to completing special tasks, there’s no shortage of romantic adventures.
One of the most memorable quest lines takes players to the Grand Ballroom, where they can dance the night away with their significant other. This quest line is a true test of love, as players must work together to complete tasks and overcome obstacles. Whether it’s gathering ingredients for a special dish or finding the perfect gift for their sweetheart, players will be sure to create unforgettable memories as they celebrate their love in the World of Warcraft.
So, gear up, grab your partner and get ready to experience the Love is in the Air celebration in Azeroth. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer to the world, this event is the perfect way to show your love and appreciation for the special people in your life.
Score Big with the Love is in the Air Rewards
From special WoW mounts and pets to unique items and cosmetics, there’s plenty to earn during this special celebration. And with the option to buy WoW gold, players can easily make the most of their time and effort during the event.
Love is in the air and so are the rewards! The annual Love is in the Air event in World of Warcraft (WoW) offers players a chance to complete quests and earn unique and rare rewards. From adorable pets and WoW mounts to cosmetic items, the Love is in the Air event has something for everyone.
One of the most coveted rewards during the Love is in the Air event is the Big Love Rocket mount. This mount, which resembles a heart-shaped rocket, can only be obtained by completing specific event quests. Additionally, players can earn the Love Fool title, a cosmetic item that displays the player’s character name with hearts around it, by completing all the Love is in the Air achievements.
In addition to WoW mounts and cosmetic items, players can also earn love tokens, which can be traded for various rewards, including rare pets, mounts, love potions, and a variety of other rewards by participating in the Love is in the Air event. The Love is in the Air event is a great opportunity for players to score big and add some unique and rare items to their collections.
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to World of Warcraft, the Love is in the Air event is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of love and friendship in Azeroth. So gather your friends, grab some buy WoW gold, and get ready to experience one of the most exciting and heart-warming events in the game.
Every year, the citizens of Azeroth celebrate the Love is in the Air festival, a heartwarming event filled with love and joy. During this time, players can embark on a journey to complete love-themed quests, collect unique rewards, and participate in the Grand Ballroom event. The festival is a perfect opportunity for players to experience the spirit of love and friendship in the World of Warcraft.
The Love is in the Air festival offers players the chance to explore new areas, interact with various NPCs, and complete romantic quests to earn festive rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, this event provides a fun and engaging way to participate in the spirit of love in Azeroth. From acquiring new WoW mounts to obtaining special in-game items, the Love is in the Air festival is packed with exciting opportunities for players to get involved.
Final Thoughts
The Dragonflight Love is in the Air event in Azeroth is a perfect opportunity to embrace the spirit of love and celebrate with heart-warming quests and gifts. With the grand ballroom, love-filled celebration, and the exciting Love is in the Air quests, there’s something for everyone in Azeroth. So, whether you’re looking to earn some fantastic rewards or simply want to soak in the festive atmosphere, this event has it all. So, gather your friends and start celebrating the ultimate way to show your love in Azeroth today!
Don’t miss out on the Love is in the Air event in World of Warcraft! Get your buy WoW gold today and join the celebration in Azeroth. Embrace the spirit of love in the World of Warcraft.
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