Happy weekend from Fextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher we’ve got your back. Let’s take a look at the comings and goings across the Fextralife Wiki Network. Check out the video above and read on for the text!
Bloodborne 2
- We took a look this week at 5 reasons why we think Bloodborne 2 will make an appearance at E3 2017. Give the article and video a look for a thorough breakdown of the clues we’ve gathered.
- Now that Dark Souls is said to be “finished”, even though the developers have specifically said they would be open to remasters, it is understandable that players are expecting to see a Bloodborne 2 announcement at E3 2017. As we have explored in this write-up, the signs are there, now we need to see if they turn into reality! May we be granted eyes this June.
- What are your conclusions? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Destiny 2
- Bungie has revealed at long last, official gameplay of Destiny 2, via livestream and a live event.
- What follows will be a running recap of the highlights they have revealed for the upcoming sequel to their blockbuster shared world FPS/RPG. Be mindful of story spoilers.
- Destiny 2 will be available on PC exclusively through Blizzard’s Battle.net service
- PvP will be 4v4 for smaller team formats to create a sense of mastery
- Kinetic weapon, energy weapon and power weapons are the new weapon slots. You can put weapons of the same type in each slot.
- There are new subclasses: Dawnblade, a flaming sword that shoots fire, Sentinel that summons a shield that you can use Captain America style, and Arcstrider, an athletic polearm type power.
- There will be new objectives like treasure maps to follow, lost sites to discover. NPCs will send you on side mission Adventures and mark your map with Lost Sectors to find a treasure guarded by a boss.
- Nessus, Titan, Earth, Io are the 4 brand new worlds.
- Clans are being supported in Destiny 2. In game rosers, tools to create fireteams and the ability to make custom banners. Reward system will be built in and any contribution will contribute to rewards.
- Guided Games connects clans and solo players for a session of strikes or a raid. This is an alternative to solo matchmaking which will connect solo players to an active clan. You can open up parties if a player drops out to find a new player looking for a team. After a session is done you can go your separate ways, or see about joining up with the clan.
- Release date is September 8th, 2017, with a beta coming this summer.
- For the complete recap be sure to check the article on the blog and make sure you visit the wiki
Nioh
- A new patch released this week for Nioh that addressed some issues and bugs with the game, specifically ones regarding the Dragon of the North DLC and new PvP update.
- PvP battles were adjusted to remove some unfair and questionable actions when sparring with other players and during clan battles.
- The rest of the patch addressed things like titles and bug fixes in the wide world.
- How are you enjoying PvP and the new content?

Mass Effect Andromeda
- BioWare has released the next limited time Apex mission for Mass Effect: Andromeda’s multiplayer
- Players can join the elite APEX forces and take part in the next of several ongoing story-based missions that will feature new playable characters, weapons and items. This Mission, “Unraveling the Remnant” takes place in Remnant Ruins.
- You will have access to Enhanced Munitions and the Shock Trooper upgrade that increases shotgun damage and power cell carrying capacity. The match modifier is Empty Resupply: all the ammo boxes are empty and you will have a +800% increase to your Ammo and +8 Power Resources.

The Surge
- The Surge released this week for the PS4, Xbox One and PC and we were right there at launch with an in-depth review of the Action RPG from Deck 13.
- Between Lords of the Fallen and now The Surge, it has become increasingly clear that Deck 13 has both the talent and know-how to make a fantastic RPG, but for some reason keeps falling just short of a homerun. While The Surge is a good game, and definitely one of the best currently available in it’s genre, things like lack of character creation, no multiplayer or any multiplayer interaction of any kind, and very little in terms of unique elements that only their game possesses are holding them back from being at the top of their class.
- The wiki is also primed and ready for your consumption, as we have everything you need on weapons, armor, bosses, and much more. Be sure to give it a visit and keep it handy while you’re playing this weekend and beyond.
The Witcher
- Netflix has revealed that they are developing and producing a new show based on the Witcher series of novels by Andrzej Sapowski. The TV show will be based on the books soley and not on the games with Sapkowski serving as creative consultant on the show.
- There is not clarification on which specific stories the series will follow but the show’s executive producers are Sean Daniel and Jason Brown from the acclaimed sci-fi show The Expanse. Tomas Baginski, who directed the intro videos for the Witcher games and the Cyberpunk 2077 teaser will direct at least one episode per season.
- The Witcher series of books are a beloved set of stories for readers and hearing that they will make the journey to the screen is certainly encouraging. There are some rich stories to tell, and the way the books are written, they lend well to the episodic format of TV. We are very excited to give this a watch.

Scalebound
- According to gaming site Somosxbox, rumors abound that Microsoft is renewing Scalebound, the canceled dragon buddy Action RPG that was being developed by Platinum Games for the Xbox One and PC.
- Through some trademark technical sleuthing it’s been surmised that the trademark for the game is now active again as of May after being dormant since it was canceled last October. According to further reports the speculation is that development would begin again from scratch by an important close Microsoft team and not by Platinum Games.
- Scalebound was one of our Top 20 RPGs of 2017 back when we thought it had life, as its unique dragon bonding and multiplayer gameplay seemed like it would be a great time with friends. It will be interesting to see if this has any lasting legs and whether the game is really getting a reprieve from development hell. If it is getting rebooted from scratch, this is probably not a title to expect anytime soon. We’ll be sure to update once there is official word.

Shadow of War
- Monolith has released a new trailer for Shadow of War, the upcoming sequel to Shadow of Mordor, the Action RPG set in the Lord of the Rings universe.
- The trailer shows some of the breadth of the open world we will be seeing in the game. From castles to vistas there will be a lot of scenery to explore and in true Tolkien fashion, much of it will be gorgeous. Of course, the series isn’t what it is without some visceral hacking of orcs, and the trailer has plenty of that too!
- Shadow of War releases August 22nd for the PS4, Xbox One and PC. Keep checking back with us for more leading up to its release.
Overwatch
- Blizzard has revealed an Overwatch Anniversary event coming May 23rd to celebrate a year of the game’s release. They have not revealed specific details of the event but did release a highlight reel video with the announcement.
- Additionally, a free weekend has been scheduled from May 26th – May 29th for all platforms. If you buy after you try, all of your progress will carry over.
- Furthermore, the announcement also came with the reveal of the Overwatch Game of the Year Edition which will release on May 23rd for all platforms. In addition to the base game, the GOTY edition will include goodies for Blizzard’s other titles like Diablo 3, Heroes of the Storm, WoW and Starcraft II.
- Has it really only been a year? It’s hard to imagine there was a gaming world without Overwatch in it.
Bard’s Tale IV
- Check out the mini-preview on the blog we did this week of Bard’s Tale IV.
- inXile Entertainment is on a bit of a streak recently. Their CRPG throwback Torment: Tides of Numenera released to great reviews, they’ve broken ground on Wasteland 3 with a crowdfunding campaign that raised over 3 million USD, and also in development is yet another title, The Bard’s Tale IV, a continuation of the beloved series that has been a defining one in the RPG genre. It is set to release October this year for PC.
- Bard’s Tale IV is a throwback to classic party-based roleplay. It’s in first person, but before you think Skyrim, it’s combat is turn-based and plays out on a grid system as you explore dungeons and solve puzzles. The choices you make during quests will literally become the stuff of song and local bards will sing of your deeds. This will spread your reputation and affect the attitudes of people and what’s available to you in quests and locations.
- We’ll be keeping a close eye on this one as it develops. Keep checking back for more including a full preview in the coming months.

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