NEWS ON THE HOUR
Good day, Avatars! NEWS ON THE HOUR is broadcast at the top of every hour, Tuesday - Sunday, 24 hours a day. The news we report is available for reading on our Discord server under Metaverse News...........
Good day, Avatars! NEWS ON THE HOUR is broadcast at the top of every hour, Tuesday - Sunday, 24 hours a day. The news we report is available for reading on our Discord server under Metaverse News...........
Friday, October 13, 2023
Written by Alleine Dragonfyre | Reported by Asclepius | PC Games by Drizz Dragonfyre
Local News & Events
On October 28th, 7 pm NBT, in Duanor, the Guardians of the Silver Serpent Guild host the inaugural 'Get Your Barbarian On' Costume Party at GSS Great Hall. The party will be broadcast LIVE on Avatars Radio, and video simulcasting at twitch.tv/avatarsradiorocks with our own DJ Celith Wraine, spinning music for the dance floor. Plan your attire and join Guardians of the Silver Serpent for friends, conversation, music, dancing, and prizes.
Morkin invites all brave heroes of Novia to venture into The Haunted Well, located in Drachenfels, on Saturday, October 21st. The dungeon is fraught with formidable liches, requiring skill and valor to survive. Trophies await participants who bring books. Exploration is open until a day before the event. RSVP appreciated. For inquiries, contact Morkin in-game or leave a message in the thread on the official Shroud of the Avatar forums.
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10 am to 1 pm Pacific Time, head to the Isle of Light and fast-travel to the Abandoned Mine Fight and Fish dungeon. Seek out Flair Minamoto for a themed uniform, mandatory for participation. Presentation of your outfit to Flair grants your fishing license. Join a party based on your uniform and navigate trolls to reach fishing spots. Prizes await, even a random booby prize. Tune into Flair's Shroud of the Avatar stream and join the game's official Discord server.
MORE: Visit the Shroud of the Avatar Player-Run Events official forum
Lighbringer Isle hosts a monthly fishing contest that invites avid anglers to cast lines for the largest fish in the Isle’s salt and lava waters. Prizes will be revealed monthly for each group, with the ultimate Grand Prize awaiting the angler who nets the longest combination of lava and saltwater fish caught. Visit the Shroud of the Avatar official forums for info.
For more information about local events & happenings or to post your own, visit the official Shroud of the Avatar player events forums and the Avatars Radio Events channel in Discord.
Metaverse News
Kid Cudi debuts "Heaven's Galaxy" in Star Trek & Fortnite Collab
In a cosmic collaboration, rapper Kid Cudi debuts "Heaven's Galaxy," inspired by Star Trek, at New York City Comic Con. The track, produced by Dot Da Genius, delves into the expanses of the universe. Cudi stars as Captain Skyles in the accompanying Fortnite experience on a mission to uncover a sonic anomaly threatening planet Vada. The song and unreleased tracks from Cudi's upcoming album, INSANO are featured in the game. A streetwear collection, dropping Oct. 16, is also part of this celestial partnership.
Trackmania Devs Not Giving Away Content Anymore
Trackmania developers Nadeo are altering their business model, citing excessive free offerings. Starting January 9th, 2024, only the initial 10 campaign tracks and Royal and Ranked modes will be accessible for free. The remaining 15 tracks will be behind a paywall. The current $10 Standard and $25 tier access will merge into a new $19.99 per year Club Access tier. A Ubisoft account remains mandatory. This move follows a successful console release in May, surpassing player numbers and engagement expectations. Nadeo emphasizes the need to align content availability with gameplay trends. In other words, their game is popular, so they are charging more.
Apex Legends Doppelgangers Collection Event Launching
Apex Legends Season 18 is drawing to a close but with a thrilling finale. Developer Respawn Entertainment is set to launch the Doppelgangers Collection Event, bringing 24 spine-chilling Halloween-themed cosmetics for legends and weapons. Collecting all 24 unlocks Revenant's Prestige Skin, Apex Nightmare. The event introduces Trick 'N Treat Trios mode in "After Dark" maps, where players gather candy for strategic advantages. Be on the lookout for the Copycat Kit, which offers an extra legend ability. This event, focused on Revenant, runs from October 17 to October 31. Take advantage of the spooky action.
Resident Evil’s Albert Wesker Voice Actor, Ken Lally, Passes Away
In a somber announcement, the gaming community mourns the loss of renowned actor Ken Lally, known for his iconic roles in Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil franchises. Lally's contributions to gaming, spanning voice acting and motion capture, have left an indelible mark. He breathed life into characters like Smoke, Goro, and Shinnok in Mortal Kombat 9, and portrayed Albert Wesker in Resident Evil 5. His passing at 52, shared by colleague Karen Dyer, prompts an outpouring of respects and memories from fans. Lally joins Brendan O'Brien and Earl Boen, both gaming industry stalwarts, in passing in 2023. Their legacies endure.
Classic Bethesda Mod Thomas the Tank Now Available for Starfield
A pivotal addition to Bethesda RPGs has emerged. The mod, now accessible for PC players, transforms starships into the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine. The delay stemmed from the community's recent progress in simplifying Starfield modding, aided by the Nifskope editor. Bethesda's Creation Kit, slated for next year, remains in development. Bethesda's games dominate the modding scene, with Starfield amassing over a million downloads. This nostalgia-inducing meme traces back to Skyrim and Fallout, where dragons and monsters were humorously swapped with Thomas and other locomotives.
Binding of Isaac Soon to Offer Multiplayer Mode
In a recent social media post, Edmund McMillen, the creator of the indie roguelike game "The Binding of Isaac," unveiled a first look at the long-awaited online multiplayer mode. This feature, which fans have eagerly anticipated since the game's launch in 2011, allows players to team up and venture through the game together. It's worth noting that players will need "The Binding of Isaac: Repentance," the latest major content upgrade, to access this online multiplayer. McMillen mentioned that this enhanced multiplayer experience will be available in beta form on Steam in about a month and a half, with no word on console availability.
