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Global Agenda: Flying in Dome City

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 08:23 AM PDT

Global Agenda developers have announced that players will be able to fly in Dome City with the arrival of the next patch. The move is in celebration of the game's move to free-to-play. The latest update is scheduled to go live later today.

General: Luvinia Online Closed Beta Sign Ups

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 07:53 AM PDT

Outspark has announced that it is accepting closed beta applications for the latest MMO to be added to its stable of games, Luvinia Online. Luvinia Online is a fully featured MMO featuring orcs, dwarfs, gnomes and humans. The date for the closed beta has not been announced but the Outspark team promises more information about the game will be released over the next several weeks.

General: MMO Report for June 1

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 07:30 AM PDT

G4TV's Uncle Casey is at it again with his pithy commentary on this week's MMO news. In the latest version of the MMO Report, Casey talks Cryptic's sale to Perfect World, Age of Conan going free-mium and more. Check it out!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: EA Launches Origin Service

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 07:15 AM PDT

EA has announced that it has launched a new games download service called "Origin". Origin will feature all of EA's current titles and will prominently and exclusively feature the digital version of Star Wars: The Old Republic when it launches.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Advanced Classes Interview

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 03:20 PM PDT

MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller has a treat for fans of Star Wars: The Old Republic in the form of our exclusive interview with Principle Lead Combat Designer Georg Zoeller. Advanced Classes are the topic of the discussion and it's certainly one you will not want to miss! Keep reading!

General: Grinds My Gears: IP MMOs

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 03:06 PM PDT

MMOs based around some of culture's most enduring properties are less-rare than they used to be. Whether it's Lord of the Rings Online or LEGO Universe, MMOs based on our favorite iconic TV shows, comics, cartoons and movies are flourishing. But is this trend a good thing? Have those MMOs flourished? In today's Grinds My Gears, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood takes a look at just that. Read on!

General: Me and My MMOs

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 02:43 PM PDT

In today's Player Perspectives column, readers get a rare inside look at the MMOs that have shaped those perspectives for MMORPG.com columnist Isabelle Parsley. They've winked and snuggled and finally drawn her into their ever-lovin' arms. Read on to see which MMOs have captured Iz's attention and heart over the years and then let us know what you think!

Eden Eternal: Closed Beta Key Handout!

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 02:20 PM PDT

MMORPG.com has been given closed beta keys for the latest MMO offering from Aeria Games - Eden Eternal. This anime-style MMORPG allows you explore exotic realms and boasts features such as player created towns and epic quests. Get your key now!

Earthrise: Iceberg Interactive Takes Over Distribution

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:49 AM PDT

Iceberg Interactive has announced that it has inked a deal with Masthead Studios to distribute Earthrise worldwide. In addition, the price has been reduced to 29.99 Euros or about $43 USD and the upcoming "Territorial Warfare" expansion will be free to all players. Territorial Warfare is expected to be released later in June for both boxed and digital versions of the game.

Runescape: Behind the Scenes for June

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:41 AM PDT

There's a lot coming to RuneScape in June if the latest 'Behind the Scenes' newsletter is correct. Not only will a new and imposing sea monster be unleashed on the world but players will also have new wearable buff auras. If that isn't enough, the team has a Troll invasion waiting in the wings to test players' skills in battle.

General: Transformers Universe to be Shown in Boston

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:32 AM PDT

Jagex has announced that the upcoming Transformers Universe MMO currently in development will get its first outing at Botcon 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts from June 3-5. During the event, players will be able to design their own Transformer and meet the team behind the highly anticipated game.

Vindictus: EU Launch in Q4

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 09:10 AM PDT

British site, Electronic Theatre, has confirmed that Vindictus is scheduled to launch in Europe sometime during Quarter 4 2011. SungJin Kim, CEO of Nexon Europe apologized to EU fans for the game's delay but indicated that things are 'back on track' for a Q4 release.

General: The Mummy Online Site Opens

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 09:05 AM PDT

Bigpoint has announced the debut of its newest site, The Mummy Online. The Mummy Online is based on the popular movie series and is considered an action-adventure MMOG. To celebrate the site's launch, Bigpoint has released a new trailer.

Prius Online: Open Beta Launches

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 08:53 AM PDT

gPotato has announced that its "cinematic" MMORPG, Prius Online, has officially entered its open beta stage of development. Players are encouraged to log into the game beginning today to experience a level cap increase, a new playable race, the ability to take a second class for all races and much more.

Hellgate: Closed Beta Coming June 3rd

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 08:47 AM PDT

The Hellgate closed beta will officially launch on June 3rd. According to devs, there are still closed beta keys available on several North American and European sites for access to the game from T3 Entertainment.

Divine Souls: Priest Class Detailed

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 08:41 AM PDT

The Divine Souls site has been updated with new information and a trailer featuring the Priest class. The Priest has just been added to the game as a healing specialist.

Eden Eternal: Closed Beta Launches

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 08:28 AM PDT

Aeria Games has announced that the Eden Eternal closed beta has officially started. Eden Eternal features anime-style graphics with core MMORPG elements. Closed beta applications are still being accepted.

General: Rusty Hearts E3 Trailer

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 08:20 AM PDT

Perfect World has released a nice new Rusty Hearts trailer just in time for next week's E3 in Los Angeles. Check it out!

The Secret World: Q&A with Ragnar Tørnquist

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:45 PM PDT

It isn't often that Funcom's Ragnar Tørnquist can be cornered for a long and 'meaty' chat about The Secret World but MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy managed to do just that. The pair discussed topics as wide ranging as "Everything Is True" campaign to PvP in The Secret World. Check out our exclusive Ragnar Tørnquist interview and then let us know what you think!

General: The Weight of Our Worlds

Posted: 31 May 2011 06:34 PM PDT

There seems to be a new battle emerging in today's MMOs. In the inimitable words of MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy in today's column, the battle rages between "well-groomed but less innovative products" and "smaller companies pushing the envelope in the MMO world". See what Bill has to say about the issue and then leave us your thoughts.
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