Issue 41

Greetings again, Gamers! Now that all the hype of Comic-Con is out of our systems we are all watching diligently for news of the next big titles. Granted Gamescom is coming up and there might be a few surprises for MMO gamers. I know everyone is also anxiously awaiting the final Batman movie (to begin at midnight tonight) so here are some articles to keep you occupied while you wait in the lines.

In this issue there is more news for those awaiting MechWarrior Online, more news about SWTOR despite all the vile hatred spewing from some gamers and MMO “pundits”, and the reviews are in for The Secret World. Read on gamers and don’t spoil the ending of Batman for those that haven’t seen it yet.

More Details About Future SWTOR Content

Posted 7/18/12 – Finally something positive posted about Star Wars The Old Republic regarding what the developers have planned for the future. We all already know about the newest companion, HK-51, that players will be able to pick up somewhere in the depths of Belsavis. This article from Digital Trends is a great read, but lengthy. It covers more about HK-51 as well as a new planet, Makeb, where players will be able to continue their adventures when the level cap is increased. When you have a few minutes, give this article a read.
Digital Trends article

Centurion Mech Revealed

Posted 7/18/12 – Those that are anxiously awaiting the MechWarrior Online MMO, a new treat was revealed today. The newest mech that players will be able to play is the Centurion. The following link has more details about this mech as well as teaser video. Check it out.
Massively post

SWTOR Is Here To Stay

Posted 7/18/12 – It seems there is so much negativity around Star Wars The Old Republic and I just don’t understand where it all comes from. What is it about this game that causes so much animosity among players? Well, here is my take on these “so called pundits” and why I think SWTOR is still a great game and will be around for a while.
SWTOR: It’s Gonna Be Around A While

Blizzard to Premiere MoP Cinematic

Posted 7/17/12 – Blizzard has announced that not only will they be at GamesCom but they will be debuting the first cinematic for Mists of Panderia. They will also be providing opportunities for those attending GamesCom to try out various multiplayer opportunities from all your favorite Blizzard titles. Follow the link to read more from the blue post.
WoW Insider post

New SWTOR Companion Unveiled

Posted 7/16/12 – It was rumored for a while that SWTOR players will be receiving a new companion, a droid named HK-51. At Comic-Con this year Bioware has confirmed that players will be able to recruit HK-51 “soon”. Based on the press release it will be part of some questline on Belsavis. Follow the link to read more about it.
Bioware Press Release

STO Season Six is Live

Posted 7/16/12 – Star Trek Online’s Season Six patch has been released to live servers. Players can now log in and start constructing their star bases (sweet, my own DS9) and begin fighting the Tholian’s. Follow the link to read more about what is available in the new season.
Massively post

First TSW Content Patch “Unleashed”

Posted 7/13/12 – Funcom will be providing players of The Secret World with its first content patch on July 31st (entitled “Unleashed”). The game has been getting glowing reviews so this patch isn’t to resolve the wailing of disgruntled, lamenting gamers (which is often the case in most games these days). Instead its part of Funcom’s practice to keep content fresh by providing monthly content updates. I think that is a pretty lofty claim but I hope they can pull it off successfully. Follow the link to read about what is coming at the end of the month.
Massively post | Funcom Press Release

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