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Another MMO finds success in free-to-play scheme TERA: Rising(previously known asTERA Online), has found success in itsnewly found free-to-play system, as En Mass Entertainment is reporting that it has risen to 1.4 million users to date, which is a decent milestone for MMOs not namedWorld of Warcraft. Chris Lee, CEO of En Masse Entertainment is optimistic of the game’s growth, stating, “we’ve been blown away by the waves of players logging intoTERA, and we’re seeing amazing growth in both registrations and daily users....

Nature and animal board games are a fun way to explore the outdoors from the comfort of your home while also enjoying a fun strategic competition with friends and family. All of the entries on our list offer solid game mechanics and beautiful artwork that engage with the wonders of planet Earth. Beyond the theme, they’re also all a guaranteed win on game night. 10.Everdell InEverdell,your goal is to build a city full of animals and cache resources before the next winter arrives....

We took a look at our most anticipated games of E3 2010. Man, if we’re this pumped for the already announced games, imagine how giddy your loyal Destructoid staff will become once the true surprises start rolling in. Some more rad-lookingPokemonwere revealed, issues ofPlayboycontinued to invade our beloved videogames, Dale totally wore a hat in the name ofPersona, Hamza got in a bar fight, and more happened on 6/11/10. Destructoid Originals:Dtoid HQ receives a cute & possibly viral Pokemon letterPersona 3 Portable video preview in a Junpei hatE3 10: Our most anticipated games of the showFriday Night Fights: Peace WalkerThe Great Escape: Tiny Plastic Guitars and WiimotesCommunity:Forum of the day:The Horror ThreadReviews:Review: Backbreaker...

At 60 FPS Bayonettawas a fantastic action game. So fantastic that it’s on quite a few “all time great action genre” lists. But at launch, it was a little problematic on consoles at times, especially on PS3. Along with the limited Wii U re-release of the original all of that should theoretically melt away on PC. Yep, PC —Bayonettais hitting Steam today. Surprise! Sega has announced that it will arrive today on Steam, and will support “60fps, at unlocked HD resolutions....

Maybe the public should be testing, though? TheHalo: Master Chief Collectionsaga has been a tumultuous one. It was released back in November, and we’re still hearing about fixes and updates. But there’s a team hard at work on delivering a smooth experience for players, and trying to make things right. Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll be in the dark a little longer as far as actually experiencing the updates being discussed....

Sister siteTomopop brings us wordof aMetal Gear SolidRex figure on the way from 3A toys. The photos come from aposter on Toyarkand not much is known about the toy other than that it’s bad ass looking. It’s being speculated that the figure will be over a foot high and again, it looks bad ass. Rex, for those of you that don’t know and to fluff up this post with another paragraph, served as the back drop for the final battle inMetal Gear Solid with Solid Snake, Liquid Snake and Revolver Ocelot....

After several rumors and leaks, theMirageappears The nextAssassin’s Creedgame has been officially revealed. Ubisoft confirms thatAssassin’s Creed Mirageis the next entry in the series. No more official info was shown, outside of the art reveal. Ubisoft says it plans to share about the game at itsUbisoft Forward event. The stream will air on September 10 at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT. You’ll be able to follow it onUbisoft’s Twitch channel here....

If you don’t know whatWakfuis yet, I’ll just nonchalantly point you over to my preview of the gamehere. If you don’t know what a Sram is, I’d recommend watching the exclusive video above to find out, but essentially, it is one of the character classes that may or may not be considered “overpowered” by the forums. I never played as the Sram myself, but I sure did group with some who, well, dished out some serious damage....

HoloLens, DirectX 12, and actual Microsoft Studios games on PC Earlier today, Microsoft held a Windows 10 event. My stream kept dying, but I posted about theBattletoadsshirtworn by head of Xbox Phil Spencer during his segment about gaming. Much of the event was uninteresting or irrelevant for this audience, with one huge exception: an augmented-reality headset calledProject HoloLensthat can display holograms all around you. Outlets likeWired,The Verge, andGizmodowere able to try out the device and several demos, including a basic version ofMinecraftshown above....

The evenings are getting darker, the thick sweaters are being pulled from the back of the closet where they’ve been hiding all summer, and spooky season has officially begun. With Halloween in mind, here are some great board games to get in the spirit of things. It’s the most wonderful time of the year (in my opinion), and there’s nothing better than cozying up next to a crackling fire and whipping out a board game or two....

Fishing is a staple activity when it comes to cozy life sims, and Fields of Mistria is no exception to this rule. There are specific fish to catch in every location, and with the addition of the Deep Woods, there are now more fish than ever to track down. The five fish found in the Pond in the Deep Woods will need to be handed into the Museum to complete the Deep Woods Fish Set....

Killing Floor 3is all about the fast-paced, action-fueled, zed-slaying gameplay—but that doesn’t mean you may’t enjoy a story while you’re at it. The game boasts a number of missions that come together to make a short campaign mode. Those familiar with the lore may recognize the name of the classic bioweapons manufacturer Horzine, who made the zeds you fight. Think of it as Killing Floor’s Umbrella Corporation, and you’re close enough....

Back to the basics Diablo 4features five playable classes for players to choose from. With a massive open-world adventure that includes many other players at once, it is essential that players pick a class that fits them best. From melee fighters to ranged magical users, here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision. All playable classes inDiablo 4, explained The five playable classes inDiablo 4are as follows:Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Druid, Rogue, and Sorcerer....