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Archived News:
Blizzard announces the Grand Tournament expansion for Hearthstone
is coming next month to the Windows, OS X, and mobile strategy game, adding 132
new virtual cards, as well as new spells, weapons, and more. Here's a bit:
Polish your armor, shoe your steed, and sharpen those lances—The Grand
Tournament, Hearthstone’s second expansion, is about to make its triumphant
debut!
A Heroic Gathering
Knights of all shapes and sizes from far and wide come together at the Grand
Tournament to complete for fame and glory! Years ago, the Argent Crusade started
the tournament as a way to find champions fit to take on Azeroth’s greatest
villains. Now that the Frozen North is less perilous (and a tad bit warmer), the
Grand Tournament has a playful side to it. Ogres, Pirates, Dragons, and even
Murlocs have sent their finest Knights, ready to strut their stuff and show what
they’re made of—all in the name of fun!
132 New Cards
The Grand Tournament bolsters the expanding Hearthstone library with 132 new
cards, introducing all-new spells, weapons, and a retinue of Azeroth’s most
renowned Champions ready to join your cause. Here’s a taste of what you can
expect when you step into this Grand Tournament!
Become Inspired
The Grand Tournament stands as a shining beacon of friendly competition,
emboldening your Hearthstone collection with an impressive procession of
knightly prowess. Hearthstone’s newest minion keyword – Inspire – activates
after your Hero Power is used. Utilizing your Hero Power while a minion with
Inspire is on the board will result in one of any number of effects, a few of
which can be seen below!
The Call of Duty: Black
Ops III website now offers word that beta testing for the Windows
edition of the upcoming military shooter sequel will begin on August 26th. The
Xbox One beta begins then as well, which is a week after testing commences on
the PlayStation 4. You can get in my preordering, though they warn in a FAQ that
"Each retailer will have a limited supply of Call of Duty: Black Ops III Beta
codes, and will be available while quantities last." They also further define
the scope of testing, which sounds like it will only run for four days: PlayStation
4 owners get access to the multiplayer beta first starting on Wednesday, August
19 and will continue through Sunday, August 23. Then, the following week on
Wednesday, August 26 the beta will make its debut on Xbox One and PC and run
through Sunday, August 30. During the beta, fans will have an opportunity to try
the new momentum-based, chained movement system, find the perfect Specialist to
fit their play style, get a feel for the new multiplayer maps, and more. Actual
platform availability and launch date(s) subject to change.
This video from
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 was shown at E3 in closed door demonstrations of the upcoming
sharpshooting sequel. Word is: "Narrated by Jess Lebow, a Lead Narrative
Designer at CI Games, it provides an extended look into the next big step for
the Warsaw, Poland-based studio." Bolstered by a positive reception at E3, they
say they have a new hands-off private demo of the game at Gamescom next month,
where they will also be providing the public the chance to play the game for the
first time. Continue here to read the full story.
This trailer is
called Inside the Vermintide Part One, as it takes us behind-the-scenes with
Fatshark as they show off Warhammer: End Times Vermintide, their upcoming co-op,
first-person action game. Word is: "Associate Producer Liam O’Neill and Game
Designer Victor Magnuson talk about the fluidity of the combat and some of the
upcoming features in this new series of Vermintide trailers." Continue here to read the full story.
Focus Home Interactive reveals The Surge, a new project from Lords of
the Fallen developer Deck13 they describe as "a visceral hardcore RPG with
innovative new combat mechanics." They are holding back on other details, as they plan on showing this off next month at Gamescom. Here's what they
have to say for now: "The Surge - the next project by Lords of the Fallen
developer Deck13 and Focus will be revealed via interviews with some of the core
team at the show. The title is a visceral hardcore RPG with innovative new
combat mechanics and the first details on the game will only be presented during
pre-booked behind closed door interviews."
Dustin
Browder tweets that Blizzard plans to add hero bans in Team League matches
in Heroes of the Storm. This is not about banning players, but rather is
to allow each teams to earmark heroes that can't be selected by either team for
their current match. There's no word if they are also considering adding bans
for Hero League matches as well, which would be complicated by getting a
consensus from a pick-up team. Word is: "@BababooeyHots Will add bans after
further testing of two ban system you see in our esports. Thanks for playing.
=)." Bababooey! Bababooey!
Phil Spencer
tweets that the release of the Windows 10 edition of Gears of War
Ultimate will trail behind the console version of the third-person shooter
remake: "@ArlessLewis @1stsaintinferno @KevPlaysGames @FameEnt2k Gears on Win10
is later than Xbox One version." Thanks
GameSpot.
Piranha Games announces the addition of new European servers for
MechWarrior Online based in
Strassbourg saying they plan on adding new Oceanic servers early next
month. Word is: "Ping lag for players has been reduced in some areas by more
than 75% with the average ping time reduced by 50%, a whopping margin for
InnerSphere pilots who reside outside North America." Here's the plan going
forward: The expansion of the server center was completed in just over
two months by the dedicated team at Vancouver-based Piranha Games tasked with
implementing the global, state-of-the-art network. MechWarrior Online is
currently entering in its final phase of feature implementation, which includes
tightening the competition for its core fan base on a global level by
implementing the new server locations.
GOG.com
announces the release of the 15th free DLC pack for The Witcher 3: Wild
Hunt, adding all-new combat finishers to CD Projekt RED's RPG sequel. Word
is: With the just released, highly anticipated Patch 1.07 our hunt is
more accessible, more convenient and all around better. But while business is
business for professional Witchers, it's also high time for something with a bit
more... pizzaz.
Forget Wolf School, here comes the Cool School, and Geralt just picked up a few
new tricks at Kewl Morhen. Today's DLC introduces a pack of all-new combat
finishers to truly take your sword skills to the next level of badass.
Blood, guts and gory… It's the White Wolf now with more bite, in this week
episode of the FREE DLC Program!
This trailer offers a
look at Miko Mole, an upcoming arcade/puzzle game coming to PC in
October. Here's a bit on the game: "Miko Mole is on a mission to collect enough
gems on each level to open its exit to progress. With its 6 challenging worlds
containing 240 levels, Miko requires quick reflexes, cunning strategy and clever
planning to prevail. Stars and bonus points add up for levels completed quickly.
Dig down, dig deep, and uncover precious gems for Miko, but be careful, as each
level contains obstacles, surprises, traps, tricky puzzles and plenty of bats,
skunks and rats among its many types of enemies. Certain objects of the
environment can be manipulated granting access to otherwise inaccessible areas,
and later levels include destructible components … KABOOOM!" Continue here to read the full story.
Microsoft offers
Ten Tips For Gamers To Get Ready For Windows 10, a guide to hopefully smooth
the transition to Microsoft's new operating system for gamers. This is in an
Internet-friendly top 10 format, offering word on DirectX 12, system
requirements, and more, though some of the items are more coercion to upgrade,
rather than actual tips. One item discusses the Xbox Experience for Windows 10,
saying "As gamers, one of the coolest features coming with Windows 10 is the
Xbox app," which is apparently a sentence. Here's more: As gamers, one of
the coolest features coming with Windows 10 is the Xbox app. With Xbox on
Windows 10, you’ll have more ways to connect and play, wherever you go. Your
games, your friends, your achievements, and more follow you across Xbox One and
Windows 10 devices. The Xbox app for Windows 10 features include streaming Xbox
One games to your Windows 10 PC, offers cross-device multiplayer, and enables
the Xbox Game DVR feature on your PC. Read more
about the Xbox experience in Windows 10 here.
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TweakTown.
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Mad Shrimps.
Armenian girl sings "Fifth Element" Opera live on The Voice. That made my
day, if not week. Totally watching that movie again soon. Leeloo Dallas
Multipass!
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