As a celebration of the best MMOs around, we’ve put together this list of old favourites and exciting newer releases to give a good spread of options for however you choose to play. We’ve also tried to include MMOs on a range of platforms, including PC, PS4, Xbox One, and even mobiles, as well as free and pay-to-pay games to suit all budgets. There’s nothing quite like finding a great MMO to get lost in. The time investment alone makes them unique among other video game genres, but the best ones make hundreds of hours seem like nothing at all. The Best MMOs: Free and Paid Platform: PC Let’s get World of Warcraft out of the way nice and early, since you’ve more than likely heard of it already – it’s only a near 15-year-old behemoth that changed the MMO landscape forever. The venerable giant remains immensely popular and continues to receive massive expansion packs like 2018’s Battle for Azeroth, which not only raised the game’s … [Read more...] about Best MMOs: All our free and paid favourites on PC, PS4, and Xbox One
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SoulCalibur 6’s Character Roster Adds Ivy and Zasalamel
Bandai Namco has revealed Ivy and Zasalamel will be playable characters in SoulCalibur VI and released short gameplay trailers for them both. The two characters have been in previous entries, so their returns to the new PS4, Xbox One, and PC game will certainly be welcome news to long-time fans of the weapon-based fighting series.Ivy Valentine makes her comeback wielding the tricksy Ivy Blade, which has the ability to switch between a solid sword or a barbed whip. She's still on a quest for revenge and hopes to destroy the evil sword at the centre of the game's story."Ivy's father was driven mad and finally died while researching the history of Soul Edge with her mother following not long after," Bandai Namco explains in a press release. "Since then, she thirsts for revenge and wants to destroy the cursed sword that took the lives of her parents, using her alchemy skills to craft a weapon tailored to her needs. She combines Western European sword with Eastern European whip techniques, … [Read more...] about SoulCalibur 6’s Character Roster Adds Ivy and Zasalamel
Soul Calibur 6’s New Character Groh Ushers In Big Changes To The Game
After the series' six-year hibernation since Soul Calibur V's 2012 release, the developers at Bandai Namco have been eager to show off the next entry in the weapon-based fighting game franchise since its late-2017 reveal. Recently, Bandai Namco put out a trailer showcasing the new arrivals to Soul Calibur VI's roster, which includes returning characters Kilik, Xianghua, Nightmare, and the newcomer Groh. As the developers stated, Soul Calibur VI plans to take things back to the beginning of the Calibur saga, while also adding a sense of renewed style and refinement to the core gameplay. We got to go hands-on with the upcoming fighter at a recent Bandai Namco event, where we took in a number of matches and saw just how much the series has grown during its six-year hiatus. In the video above, you can check out some matches from our session featuring the returning cast, along with the enigmatic Groh. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. SoulCalibur VI - Character … [Read more...] about Soul Calibur 6’s New Character Groh Ushers In Big Changes To The Game
New Soul Calibur 6 Gameplay Reveals An Enigmatic New Addition And Some Familiar Faces
After the series' six-year hibernation since Soul Calibur V's 2012 release, the developers at Bandai Namco have been eager to show off the next entry in the weapon-based fighting game franchise since its late-2017 reveal. Recently, Bandai Namco put out a trailer showcasing the new arrivals to Soul Calibur VI's roster, which includes returning characters Kilik, Xianghua, Nightmare, and the newcomer Groh. As the developers stated, Soul Calibur VI plans to take things back to the beginning of the Calibur saga, while also adding a sense of renewed style and refinement to the core gameplay.We got to go hands-on with the upcoming fighter at a recent Bandai Namco event, where we took in a number of matches and saw just how much the series has grown during its six-year hiatus. In the video above, you can check out some matches from our session featuring the returning cast, along with the enigmatic Groh.From the debut trailer at The Game Awards, many fans noticed that the two returning … [Read more...] about New Soul Calibur 6 Gameplay Reveals An Enigmatic New Addition And Some Familiar Faces
SoulCalibur 6 Adds New Mechanics But Still Feels Easy And Fun To Play
The fighting game genre is overflowing with options for those that want to trade blows with virtual opponents, and each has a unique flavour to it. But whether it's Street Fighter's fireballs, Smash's platforming, Mortal Kombat's brutality, or Marvel Vs. Capcom's blistering speed, they're all essentially twists on the same basic formula. Bandai Namco's SoulCalibur series, however, has always distinguished itself by arming its colorful roster of fighters with an array of weaponry. The last mainline entry in the series, SoulCalibur 5, launched in 2012. Nothing has offered a similar experience in the interim, which made SoulCalibur's absence all the more difficult for fans. But, finally, the hiatus is over and SoulCalibur 6 has been announced. With a fresh set of faces guiding its creation, developer Project Soul is reviving the series with new ideas intended to refine the much-loved weapon-based combat while also maintaining its approachability. At a recent Bandai Namco showcase, we got … [Read more...] about SoulCalibur 6 Adds New Mechanics But Still Feels Easy And Fun To Play