Ashley's been with GameSkinny since the start, and is a certified loot goblin. Has a crippling Darktide problem, 500 hours on only Ogryn (hidden level over 300). Currently playing Darktide, GTFO, RoRR, Palworld, and Immortal Life.
While the Japanese and Korean TERA servers are migrating to free to play models, the North American publisher En Masse is hiring an industry veteran who is well-experienced in running free to play MMOs.
Australia is finally allowing the sale of games for adults. No, not that kind of adult -- but games rated MA-17 in North America and PEGI-18 in Europe. The new Australian equivalent to these ratings ins R18+.
The Ragnarok Online 2 open beta is officially starting tomorrow, and I know there are a lot of you getting antsy about the launch. Unfortunately you're going to have to wait to play: Asiasoft Online has announced that the open beta will be IP-restricted to South East Asian countries.
What game would you expect to be the first release announcement of 2013? Probably not the sequel to the 2009 sleeper hit Zeno Clash -- but hey, it's a pretty good announcement.
Magical Drop V brings an old drop puzzle classic to the modern gamer. It's not for everyone, but it may be just the thing for you. I mean, it is for me.
Would you believe that Torchlight II was a big success? According to the Runic Games Twitter, the game has surpassed 1 million units in sales. Time for a big "Congratulations!" to the small developer.
Ragnarok Online 2's doors opened on December 27, but they didn't stay open for long. Due to heavy server load, the game's open beta had to be pushed back to January 3rd.
Fez was one of the bigger indie titles of 2012, despite its Xbox Live Arcade-only release. While this was a big year for Polytron and Phil Fish, 2013 may be bigger as Fez scurries its way from XBLA to other platforms.
Final Fantasy XI is still alive and kicking, and the game is getting a new expansion for those still enjoying their time in Vana'diel. Seekers of Adoulin will be bringing new locations, enemies, job classes, and more to the game.
