The Secret World Issue #2 (Video Game Preview)

Developer Funcom and publisher EA are in the process of releasing Issue #2 for their hit PC MMORPG, THE SECRET WORLD, and the new content drop will add plenty of fun new items— a rocket launcher, a plastic surgeon's hospital known as The Modern Prometheus, a new barbershop called Ockham's Razor, Mission Pack #2, new nightmare mode dungeons and more—to an already great game. While the new art for Issue #2 may make you a bit squeamish, the expansion a welcome addition that ensures the good times keep coming in THE SECRET WORLD.

The first thing any player will want to try out in Issue #2 is the all-new rocket launcher. The powerful new weapon features seven additional abilities that are sure to help you blast your way through your opponents, and can be used as a third weapon on your eighth slot of your ability hot-bar. Of course, we don't have to explain to you how the rocket launcher works; just aim and pull the trigger while any enemy foolish enough to stand in your way is evaporated to monster milkshake. If that wasn't cool enough on its own, Funcom has already announced they are working on a chainsaw that will be released in the very near future.

The Modern Prometheus is now open for business, and Dr. Anton Aldini is just dying to get you under his knife! This crazy plastic surgeon will offer up plenty of new heads, facial features and an ability to completely alter your character's appearance for free during your first visit. Each visit after will cost you PAX, however. In addition, you can alter your character's looks by visiting the newly opened Ockham's Razor barbershop in London. This new establishment allowsyou to alter your character's hair, facial hair, makeup and more using the in-game currency system, which is perfect for those who like to change up their character's looks every once in a while.

Finally, you're going to want to check out Issue #2 of THE SECRET WORLD for the new missions. The Facility and Hell Eternal have received the incredibly challenging Nightmare Mode treatment for the game's more experienced players to tackle. Mission Pack #2 has also been added for those simply looking for more objectives to tackle in the game. Learn about a town's secret history in 'Digging Deeper,' find out why Sophie has such a strong connection to the spirit world in 'Death and Axes,' head back 1,000 years in time to learn the history of the mysterious Solomon Island in 'Strangers from a Strange Land' and so much more. You'll even participate in a mission to find and recover a shipment of rocket launchers, because you have to earn such an awesome weapon!

This great new content is something fans of the game must check out when it releases. In fact, Issue #2 of THE SECRET WORLD is packed with so much great content that there has never been a better time to get into the game and see what everyone is talking about.