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Betawatch: Enshrouded launches as Guild Wars 3 starts sharing social hubs
Enshrouded has officially launched into version 1.0, exiting early access. Meanwhile, Guild Wars 3 has previewed its first social hub, and World of Warcraft Forever is preparing for a server slam stress test. The article also lists numerous other games in various stages of beta and early access testing.
New March of Giants character Pandemos brings some serious toxicity to the MOBA's playtest
Ubisoft Montreal has introduced Pandemos, a new character for its upcoming MOBA, March of Giants. Pandemos is a 'plague doctor of pestilence' who can deal damage, disrupt enemies, or heal allies. The character is available in the ongoing Pioneer Playtest, which runs until October 18.
March of Giants' Creative Director knows the MOBA market is ruthless, but he believes he can replicate his Rainbow Six Siege success
Ubisoft Montreal's Creative Director Xavier Marquis believes March of Giants can succeed in the competitive MOBA market by offering a unique blend of real-time strategy and MOBA elements, drawing parallels to the success of Rainbow Six Siege. Despite acknowledging the market's ruthlessness and the failures of past competitors, Marquis and his team are driven by a passion to innovate and create a game they themselves would want to play.
Ubisoft’s MOBA March of Giants schedules a playtest October 7 as it discusses its vision for the game
Ubisoft's upcoming MOBA, March of Giants, developed by Massive Entertainment, will host an open playtest on Steam from October 7th to October 18th for players in North America and supported European countries. The playtest will feature a "pioneer program" rewarding participants with in-game unlocks. Developers also shared insights into the game's design, inspired by World War I industrialization, and detailed recent gameplay mechanic updates.
March of Giants Might Actually Get You to Play a MOBA Besides Dota 2 and League | IGN Preview
March of Giants aims to challenge established MOBAs like League of Legends and Dota 2 by incorporating lessons learned from Rainbow Six Siege's success. The game plans to retain core MOBA mechanics such as complex itemization and last hitting while offering modern accessibility features.
March of Giants goes back to MOBA's roots, and its giant-filled, alt-WW1 world doesn't feel out of time
Ubisoft Montreal's upcoming free-to-play MOBA/RTS hybrid, March of Giants, impresses with its blend of classic real-time strategy elements and modern MOBA conventions. Set in an alternate World War I, the game features unique giants and a strong emphasis on troop management, offering a fresh take on the genre that aims to be accessible to newcomers while providing depth for veterans.
MMO Business Roundup: Discord’s ad sales, GTA Online hacker’s arrest, and Xbox sale rumors
This MMO business roundup covers Discord's new advertising products, the arrest of a hacker allegedly involved in breaches of Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online, Ubisoft Massive Entertainment taking over more IPs, and rumors of Xbox being up for sale, which CEO Asha Sharma denies.
The Division developers Massive are now "the global brand" in charge of Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon, alongside a new Ubisoft dieselpunk MOBA
Ubisoft has announced a significant restructuring, designating Massive Entertainment as the global label responsible for the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon franchises, as well as the new MOBA March of Giants. This move is part of a broader reorganization following a large investment from Tencent, which has led to layoffs and the creation of dedicated 'creative houses' for major brands. While the Splinter Cell remake and a new Ghost Recon are confirmed, the impact on affected development teams remains unclear.
Betawatch: Stars Reach sets course for early access, EverQuest Legends successfully launches
Stars Reach has announced its paid early access will begin on August 18th, while EverQuest Legends has officially launched. The article also provides updates on Guild Wars 3's music, Cinder City's pre-alpha testing, and Reaper Actual's free weekend, alongside a comprehensive list of games currently in various stages of testing and early access.
Ubisoft appoints former 2K and Amazon exec Christoph Hartmann to lead Creative House 2, overseeing Splinter Cell, The Division and Ghost Recon
Ubisoft has appointed industry veteran Christoph Hartmann as General Manager of its newly formed Creative House 2. This business unit will oversee major franchises including Splinter Cell, The Division, and Ghost Recon, as well as the recently acquired MOBA game March of Giants. Hartmann previously founded 2K Games and led Amazon's games division.
Amazon Luna Will No Longer Support Third-Party Stores or Subscriptions on June 10th
Amazon Luna will discontinue support for third-party storefronts and subscriptions, including EA App, Ubisoft Connect, GOG, Ubisoft Plus, and Jackbox Games, on June 10th. The cloud gaming service will exclusively offer titles through its own Luna Standard and Premium tiers. This change follows other recent shifts in Amazon's gaming division, including the departure of Amazon Game Studios head Christoph Hartmann and the loss of a publishing deal for Maverick Games.
Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch waters
Bungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.