MMORPG.com Daily Digest - October 10 2017

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Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Raiders of the Broken Planet - An Exercise in the Hit & Miss](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) After spending the last week with the first Campaign, Alien Myths, I have to say that Raiders of the Broken Planet is definitely a unique experience offering some interesting and in some cases exciting takes on familiar mechanics. But does it offer a truly fun experience for a gamer? Grab that coffee and check out our review of MercurySteam’s 4v1 Story driven, shooter/brawler hybrid. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [World of WarPlanes : Getting Airborne Again in 2.0](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Not every game gets a second chance at success. Then again, Wargaming.net isn’t your average studio, but a developer-turned-publisher managing a growing stable of titles across PC, console, and mobile. When the team behind World of Warplanes decided that the current version wasn’t working out, they knuckled down on a fresh experience that made flight combat more interesting, more accessible, and ultimately more rewarding. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum: A New Flagship is Born](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) My first mechanical keyboard was the Logitech G710+. That keyboard represented my first steps down the path of a brand new hobby. Since that time, I’ve used more mechanical keyboards than I ever thought possible. This month, Logitech sent me their new flagship mechanical keyboard, the G910 Orion Spectrum. Does it live up to the lofty standards of my own nostalgia? Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Review - Just Me and My Uruk, Oh and my Spirit Pal Too](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The Sequel to Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor is out today. Does it hold up to the success of its predecessor? Read on from Rob’s thoughts below. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Giveaways and Contests](20Newsletter/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Blizzcon Virtual Ticket In-Game Goodies Revealed - They're Never 'BOARing'](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Blizzard has finally revealed the details about the in-game goodies buyers of the Blizzcon Virtual Ticket will receive. Among other things, in Heroes of the Storm, players will score the Nexus Razorback mount while in Diablo 3, players will receive the Murkromancer pet. Other items will be received in both games as well as in Hearthstone, Overwatch and Starcraft 2. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [World of Warcraft: Hallow's End to Run from October 18th to November 1st](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The annual World of Warcraft in-game event, Hallow's End, will be running from October 18th through November 1st. As ever, the Headless Horseman will be back in the Scarlet Monastery where players can take him on for a chance at his epic mount. In addition, players can travel the entirety of Azeroth to collect Tricky Treats to trade for new costumes, a new pet, new pointy hats and more. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Overwatch: Seasonal Event | Overwatch Halloween Terror 2017](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Overwatch has been updated to mark the return of the annual Halloween event. Called Overwatch Halloween Terror, the event runs from today through November 1st and is packed with tricks and treats for all. You'll find new skins for many characters including Ana and Widowmaker and the usual sprays, icons and more. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Paragon: Shadow's Eve Brings Mischief & Mayhem](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Paragon players will be able to take part in the Shadow's Eve event starting on October 11th and running through November 6th. Players can earn Shadow's Eve chests that contain in-game items as well as themed skins and banners. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [TERA: Arsenal Update Arrives with Savage New Dungeons & Overhauled Gear Progression](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) TERA has been updated with the Arsenal patch that brings level 65 players two new dungeons to try out including the Thaumetal Refinery and the RK-9 Kennel. In addition, players will find all new ways to acquire and upgrade gear thanks to an overhaul of the progression system. At level 65, players will go on a quest to receive Guardian gear & accessories. Each of these can then be updated using new materials found in dungeons and battlegrounds and by defeating bosses or finishing quests. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire Themed Goodies Preparing for Holiday Release](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) ArenaNet is prepping some nifty goodies for the holidays, all themed around the Guild Wars 2 expansion, Path of Fire. You'll be able to get hold of a Quaggan mug (currently available for preorder), a Choya plushie (currently available for preorder), the Path of Fire soundtrack in both digital and vinyl editions and other items to be announced soon. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Final Fantasy XIV: Patch 4.1 'The Legend Returns' Finally Arrives](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Final Fantasy XIV has been updated with v4.1: The Legend Returns. The patch contains a number of new quests, a treasure hunt, a new housing area, improvements to PvP, new items, guildleves, and other, smaller updates. In addition, several performance updates have been applied as well as bugs fixed. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Fortnite: Concurrent Player Numbers Cruise Past Half a Million](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The concurrent player numbers for Fortnite continue to rise. Over the weekend, the number of concurrent players taking part in Battle Royale cruised past half a million. The game is approaching DOTA 2 numbers that hover around 700,000, but is significantly less than PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds that nearly hit two million concurrent players over the same time period. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Ship of Heroes: First Round of Character Creation Alpha Complete](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The Ship of Heroes team has sent word that the first Character Creation Alpha event is now complete. To show off some of what players made during the special alpha, a set of screenshots have been released on the game's official site. This is the first time that anyone other than developers have had an opportunity to lay hands on the game. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: Participate in a Fireside Brawl at a Gathering, Receive Nemsy Necrofizzle](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Nemsy Necrofizzle is a new alternate Hearthstone Warlock Hero that can be claimed for free by players taking part in a Fireside Brawl during a Gathering. The event to claim Nemsy begins on October 17th. Fireside Gatherings are public events during which players can "Brawl" in a Tag Team event (mini 3v3). Anyone can host a Hallow's End Fireside Gathering by visiting the Hearthstone site and setting one up on the specially dedicated page. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Wild West Online: After Internal Playtest of EA Alpha Build, 'It Just Ain't Ready Yet'](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The Wild West Online team has a new post on the game's Facebook page to let players know that the Early Access Alpha build of the game "just ain't ready yet". The news came after the development team ran an internal playthrough session. According to the post, developers want the next time that players enter the game to be a great experience and for that to happen, certain critical elements need to be addressed. "People want a game that's better & more complete, not just early". Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [World of Warcraft: Most Artifact Appearances to be Available for Transmog & Collection Post-Legion](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) In a "blue post" on the World of Warcraft EU forum, Community Manager "Aerythlea" has reminded players that artifact appearances in Legion will still be available for transmog purposes and collection in subsequent expansions. However, the appearances earned through the Mage Tower Challenge and those found in Mythic +15 Keystone Dungeons will be available for transmog but must be collected prior to Legion's end. They will not be available in once the next expansion launches. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [World of WarPlanes: Getting Airborne Again in 2.0](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Not every game gets a second chance at success. Then again, Wargaming.net isn't your average studio, but a developer-turned-publisher managing a growing stable of titles across PC, console, and mobile. When the team behind World of Warplanes decided that the current version wasn't working out, they knuckled down on a fresh experience that made flight combat more interesting, more accessible, and ultimately more rewarding. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Review - Just Me and My Uruk, Oh and my Spirit Pal Too](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The Sequel to Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor is out today. Does it hold up to the success of its predecessor? Read on from Rob's thoughts below. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Chronicles of Elyria: Regional Launch Servers & Kingdoms Named, Recruitment Channels Announced](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The Chronicles of Elyria site has been updated with a new post that details Regional Kingdom launch servers. Kingdoms within a region have specific goals or certain tribes that will be prominently featured. As a result, recruitment for regional kingdoms is starting now, in a sense. Each Regional server has a number of Kingdoms identified that have recruitment threads on the official forums as well as dedicated Discord channels. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: War Stories: Dev Interview](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) World of Tanks is known for its mammoth PvP battles, but a PvE mode has just sneaked into the console version. Dubbed 'War Stories', the first - Operation Sealion - has you pushing the Nazis out of Britain. We interview Rico, Community Projecty Specialist for World of Tanks on Console, about this intriguing update. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana Review](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) After nearly seven years, it's finally time for another adventure with Adol and Dogi in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. Things begin in rather standard form with the two adventurers traveling towards their next destination, but the mood shifts suddenly when their vessel, The Lombardia, is attacked and sunk by a giant sea creature. Alone and stranded on the island, it's up to Adol to reunite the crew of The Lombardia and escape the cursed island of Seiren before the situation becomes desperate. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Raiders of the Broken Planet - An Exercise in the Hit & Miss](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) After spending the last week with the first Campaign, Alien Myths, I have to say that Raiders of the Broken Planet is definitely a unique experience offering some interesting and in some cases exciting takes on familiar mechanics. But does it offer a truly fun experience for a gamer? Grab that coffee and check out our review of MercurySteam's 4v1 Story driven, shooter/brawler hybrid. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum: A New Flagship is Born](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) My first mechanical keyboard was the Logitech G710+. That keyboard represented my first steps down the path of a brand new hobby. Since that time, I've used more mechanical keyboards than I ever thought possible. This month, Logitech sent me their new flagship mechanical keyboard, the G910 Orion Spectrum. Does it live up to the lofty standards of my own nostalgia? Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [World of Warcraft: The Joy of Azeroth Shared, of Enduring Love and Gut-Wrenching Loss - One Man's Story](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Get a tissue. Don't say you weren't warned. The World of Warcraft US forum has a new post called "I may be done". Of course, most reading the title would assume it's another QQ post about someone rage-quitting WoW. However, it only takes reading the first paragraph to realize that this is something utterly different, heartbreakingly sad and that there are real human stories behind the avatars we run into every day in the MMOs we play. Perhaps it's the latter that's most important of all. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Games to play, Free now](20Newsletter/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) ©2001-2017 Cyber Creations Inc. Our records indicate we have your permission to send this email to this address. If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE, go to [(