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This page lists all currently relevant news headlines. The list will be displayed on the Main Page. Only major news relevant for the whole community should be displayed here. News headlines are listed in reverse chronological order (latest news at the top).

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Nature Affinity is Live

The new support power set, Nature Affinity, is live. Control the forces of nature and call forth primal energies to aid your allies and hinder your foes. Featuring buffs, heals and debuff effects, and a stackable Bloom effect to boost the healing effects on you and others. Nature affinity is a primary power set for Defenders, and a secondary power set for Controllers, Masterminds, and Corruptors. Available in the Paragon Market for 800 Paragon Points(pp); or as part of the Nature Affinity Power Pack for 880pp which also includes the Leaves Aura and Autumn Path Aura.

Signature Story Arc 2: Episode 3

The third episode of the second Signature Story Arc, Pandora's Box, is now live. Free for VIP players and available in the Paragon Market for other players. Levels 40-50, contacts are Flashfire in Founders Falls and Socrates in St. Martial.

It's a race for absolute power, and only one side can win. Can you reach the box before the competition? And what will happen if Pandora's Box is opened?

This Week at the Paragon Market

This week sees more nature, with 25% off the Natural Origin Cape (Autumnal), Leaves Aura and Autumn Path Aura. There's also 25% off the Mastermind and Controller archetypes. Finally, 50% off four Holds enhancement sets: Ghost Widow's Embrace, Basilisk's Gaze, Lockdown and the very rare Unbreakable Constraint. For more information see the official announcement and check the Paragon Market in-game.

Captain Mako Week Continues: Plot Thickens!

In Jumping the Shark, readers learn of Recluse' reaction to Mako's recent spree, and more about how those villains once close to him are reacting. We also learn about the mastermind behind Mako's errant behaviour. The in-game invasions and more conclude on August 20.

This Week at the Paragon Market

For a limited time, purchase the Imperial Defense Force Transformation Power Pack. Transform your character into a Ranger or Olympian Guard from the Imperial Defense Force. And given this is Captain Mako Week, it's no surprise the Mako's Bite Enhancement Set is available at 50% off. Want more fish? This week the Piranha Head, Fish Monster Gloves and Fish Monster Boots from the Halloween Costume Set are also available.

This week also sees 25% off the School Backpack; and 50% off the Time Manipulation power set, Alignment System, a bundle of both Chainmail and Leather Armor, Invention License and Auction House License. For more information see the official announcement and check the Paragon Market in-game.

Intrepid Informer & Issue 24

In Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity, Phil "Synapse" Zeleski delves deep into Nature Affinity, the new support power set for Defenders, Controllers, Corruptors, and Masterminds. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.

Paragon Studios have named the next major game update, Issue 24: Resurgence. With new content, features, Lore pets, power sets, and so much more. Check out the Issue 24: Resurgence Overview.

Double XP & Captain Mako

A reminder that a Double XP Weekend kicks off Captain Mako Week, so get plenty of sleep ahead of time! Double XP Weekend runs from 6:00 AM PDT on Friday August 10 through 6:00 AM PDT on Monday, August 13.

Captain Mako will be emerging from the waters to each and every live server, during Captain Mako Week (August 13-20). Show up, hug the shark, and stick around for prizes and temporary titles too. For the complete schedule of live appearances, please see the official announcement.

This Week at the Paragon Market

This week sees 25% of standard XP Boosters, available in packs of 1, 3 or 5. Each booster increases XP gain by 25% for one hour, and will stack with the double XP weekend effect. Also featured this week are the Pocket D and Roman costume bundles. For more information see the official announcement and check the Paragon Market in-game.

Also, there will be a special sale during the Double XP Weekend, with different items on sale each day. See the official announcement for details.

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