MMORPG.com Daily Digest - May 02 2018

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As I continued to delve deeper into Summerset and all its new chapter glory, I felt overall my satisfaction peaked. I don’t mean that in a negative way, in fact I am happy at where it peaked. I’m overall happy with how Summerset came and how it was designed. With that being said, let’s go into a little more detail this time on what made the journey as fun as it has been. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Wizard101 : New Wizard101 Prepaid Cards Make an Interesting Entrance](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) If I've learned one thing over my 5ish years playing Wizard101, it's that the KingsIsle community is extremely dedicated. Whether it's in or out of game, most players are willing to do whatever they can to help other community members and support the game they love. This dedication made an interesting appearance over the weekend when 2 new prepaid cards were discovered and located in Dallas. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X Reviewed - Next Gen Zen](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The launch of Zen in 2017 shook the PC building world. After massive anticipation, AMD’s latest CPU platform redefined expectation for core count and performance per dollar, reigniting progress in a processing space that had begun to stagnate. This year, they hope to do the same with launch of the R5 2600X and R7 2700X. Did they succeed? We’re here with the answer in our official review. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Giveaways and Contests](20Newsletter/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Albion Online: Lancelot Mid-Season Patch Brings Respec, GvG Training Battles & More](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The latest Albion Online dev talk has been released alongside the Lancelot Mid-Season update. Players and fans can learn more about GvG balance changes, GvG training battles, the new re-spec option and combat balance changes. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [EVE Online: Celebrate 15 Years of EVE Online During Operation: Conscious Interruption](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) From today through May 15th, EVE Online players can take part in the game's 15th anniversary celebration during Operation: Conscious Interruption. During the event, players will help defend Society of Conscious Thought facilities from the attacking Drifters and can receive the exclusive 15th Anniversary SKIN. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [New World: It Seems Folks Are Being Invited to Amazon Game Studios to Test New World](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) It seems that Amazon Game Studios may be nearing a time when devs will start talking more about its forthcoming MMO, New World. This comes via one Twitter user named "Lethality" who has stated that he's been invited and is "travelling to Amazon Game Studios in Irvine this week to play test New World! Not yet sure what will be public info, but excited to learn all I can". Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Paladins: Champions of the Realm: After 2.5 Years in Beta, Launch Day Finally Arrives on May 8th](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Hi-Rez has announced that Paladins will officially leave beta behind after 2.5 years. Launch day will come on May 8th along with a two week celebration that will feature devs giving away up to $100M in in-game currency. Any player who has taken part in beta testing can log into the game between May 8th and 31st to receive 200 crystals for free. Lastly, fans can look forward to a special launch eSports tournament in Las Vegas. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Not So MMO: Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer #3](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 is due out for PlayStation 4 and XBox One in October 2018. To prime players for the forthcoming Old West themed game, a brand new trailer has been released. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset Will Offer a Chance to Join the Psijic Order](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) One of the most secretive and elusive factions found in the Elder Scrolls Online is the Psijic Order. With the launch of the Summerset expansion in June, players will be able to discover and learn more about the mysterious order and even join them to "learn the ways of these magical masters". Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Elder Scrolls Online: Further Thoughts on Summerset](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) ESO's latest expansion is roaring along on the PTS, and this week I'm continuing my thoughts on the new content. As I continued to delve deeper into Summerset and all its new chapter glory, I felt overall my satisfaction peaked. I don't mean that in a negative way, in fact I am happy at where it peaked. I'm overall happy with how Summerset came and how it was designed. With that being said, let's go into a little more detail this time on what made the journey as fun as it has been. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Conan Exiles: Conan Takes on IKEA, Vacuum Cleaners & Airplanes in Trio New Videos](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) As part of the growing hype for the arrival of Conan Exiles next week, Funcom has released a trio of hysterical videos pitting a real life Conan against such modern day things as "Scandinavian furniture" ala IKEA, a vacuum cleaner and an airplane. You won't want to miss these. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds: After Today's Update, a New Ranked Season Begins](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds PC version is getting a big update today that includes a brand new vehicle for Miramar, the SLR weapon, the ability to select the map to play on, balance changes and the commencement of a new ranked season. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Grand Theft Auto Online: Brand New Special Vehicle Circuit Races Debut](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The latest Grand Theft Auto Online update has been deployed that bring a number of brand new Special Vehicle Circuit Races into the game. There are ten races available, several of which introduce users of the Imponte Deluxo, Ocelot Stromberg and Mammoth Thruster to the wonders of SVCR. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Overwatch: Competitive Season 10 Begins with Brigitte Added to the Lineup](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) Overwatch players can now start their journey to greatness thanks to the commencement of Competitive Season 10. There are no real changes to Season 10 other than the addition of Brigitte to the roster. Players of level 25+ can take part after completing ten placement matches and earning a slot in a skill bracket. Participants receive a special icon and spray for playing and those in the top 500 receive a second spray and icon. Golden Weapons are also back for purchase using Competitive Points. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - Developer Playthrough Highlights](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The latest Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire developer insights video has been published that takes a look at a number of cool gameplay features coming in the game when it is released on May 8th. You'll see some pretty sweet looking skills including the placement of a bomb in a pickpocketing victim's pocket & the explosive results. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: Will We See a Team Battle Royale Game?](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) With Fortnite on everyone's mind, it harkens back to a simpler time when PvP was just being born. MMOs were the primordial soup in which many online game design ideas were born and we are seeing the decedents of that era dominate the market. Some are already saying that the Battle Royale genre has been tapped out. I offer a different opinion. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [General: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X Reviewed - Next Gen Zen](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) The launch of Zen in 2017 shook the PC building world. After massive anticipation, AMD's latest CPU platform redefined expectation for core count and performance per dollar, reigniting progress in a processing space that had begun to stagnate. This year, they hope to do the same with launch of the R5 2600X and R7 2700X. Did they succeed? We're here with the answer in our official review. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) 20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email [Wizard101: New Wizard101 Prepaid Cards Make an Interesting Entrance](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) If I've learned one thing over my 5ish years playing Wizard101, it's that the KingsIsle community is extremely dedicated. Whether it's in or out of game, most players are willing to do whatever they can to help other community members and support the game they love. This dedication made an interesting appearance over the weekend when 2 new prepaid cards were discovered and located in Dallas. Read more [here](20Daily%20Digest%20Email/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) [Games to play, Free now](20Newsletter/utm_source/MMORPG/utm_medium/email) ©2001-2018 Cyber Creations Inc. Our records indicate we have your permission to send this email to this address. If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE, go to [(