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Transformers Universe: Prepare to Roll Out in 2012

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 07:49 AM PDT

According to the latest email newsletter, 2012 could be a good year for those anticipating Transformers Universe. Jagex and Hasbro have released a new trailer that, while not going into any further detail than the year, clearly indicates that 2012 is it!

General: Kingdom of Loathing: Bringing Stick Figures to Life

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 07:21 AM PDT

Kingdom of Loathing is not your run of the mill MMO: All characters and environments are created in a stick figure style. The game has been quite popular in certain segments of the MMO market and now developers are hoping to raise money to bring a comic based on Kingdom of Loathing to 'life'. But rather than keep to the 'stick figure' look of the MMO, the comic will be full color and fully illustrated.

General: Carbine Studios: Meeting the End Goals

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 07:12 AM PDT

A new post has cropped up on the Carbine Studios site penned by Senior Producer Eric DeMilt. DeMilt gives readers an inside look at usability testing and how Carbine utilizes it to ensure that end goals are firmly in hand and will be met as development of the as-yet unnamed MMO moves forward. Carbine and NCSoft will be revealing the game for the first time during this month's GamesCom in Germany.

Final Fantasy XIV: Guildleves and UI Receive Attention

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 07:05 AM PDT

In the v1.18a patch for Final Fantasy XIV, the Guildleve and Battle systems have both received significant attention. In addition, several UI changes have been implemented including allowing players to toggle whether or not a weapon shows. A new emote was also added as well as the usual list of bug fixes.

Fallen Earth: New Patch to Include Fast Travel

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 06:53 AM PDT

A new Fallen Earth patch is scheduled to begin deployment on Wednesday, August 10th. Among the usual bug fixes and game enhancements, the patch will include a new fast travel system. Players will be able to travel between certain 'LifeNet Pods'.

EVE Online: While Rancer Burns

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 07:04 PM PDT

In this bi-weekly column, Ross "White Tree" McDermott of the Council of Stellar Management takes us inside EVE Online to talk about, pontificate on, and ruminate about all things EVE. In this week's column, Ross gives players a peek inside the CSM and talks about the recent "Monoclegate". Check out One Jump Home: While Rancer Burns and then let us know what you think!

General: Announcing Unboundgamer.com!

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 04:16 PM PDT

We're proud to announce the launch of Unboundgamer.com, a new site for all your mobile gaming news, reviews. and more! In addition to all your content needs, Unboundgamer.com features a number of community tools such as status updates, full-fledged profiles, blogs, member galleries, and even a snazzy forum

Rift: Tripping the Rift - Taking On the Uphill Climb

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:40 PM PDT

In today's Rift column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at the upcoming months for Rift and Trion Worlds. With Star Wars: The Old Republic and Guild Wars 2 looming on the horizon, Rift developers are taking a hard look at not only maintaining the integrity of the game, but also at adding some exciting new features. Check out Bill's thoughts about Rift's next few months and then let us know what you think.

TERA: Fierce & Bloody Combat Screens

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:49 PM PDT

Welcome to the next installment of our continuing series, TERA Tuesdays. MMORPG.com has partnered with TERA devs and En Masse to bring you the best TERA screens on the Net. This week, we feature three screens that show fierce and bloody combat. Check them out in our August TERA Screens #1 feature. Stay tuned later in the week for a bonus installment of screens!

TERA: The Political System - Precedent or Controversy?

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:35 PM PDT

In today's TERA column, MMORPG.com's Som Pourfarzaneh takes a look at the game's political system. It's been a system that has generated a lot of discussion and Som takes it on full bore. Som wonders whether the TERA political system is setting a new precedent or creating more political controversy? Read Som's thoughts and then add yours in the comments below.

General: Five MMOs That Should Be Remade

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:22 PM PDT

You know the games on this list, the grand old dames of the industry, many of which are still with us today. But great as these games are, they show their ages. In The List today, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at five MMOs that really need a make over. Check out Bill's list and see what you think. Then let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Guild Wars 2: Designing the Sylvari

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 01:13 PM PDT

Guild Wars 2's site has been updated to start Sylvari Week. The first entry for the week is a new blog post by Kristen Perry titled "Designing and Re-designing the Sylvari". The post goes into detail about the difficulty in finding just the right look and feel for the Sylvari while taking into account distant cousins such as the Dryads or Ents.

Firefall: New Demos to be Shown at GamesCom & PAX

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:18 AM PDT

Fans of Firefall attending this year's GamesCom in Germany will want to check out a new demo version the Red 5 team will be showing off during the convention. The demo will feature a look at cooperative game play. The following week, attendees at PAX in Seattle, WA will get a first look at the cooperative open world that Firefall utilizes.

Jade Dynasty: Global PvP Tournament Scheduled for Late August

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:12 AM PDT

The Jade Dynasty team has announced that the teams are in place for its second annual Global PvP Tournament. The tourney is set to run from August 20-22, 2011 in Beijing. It will feature teams from the US and nine other nations.

General: World of Warplanes Site Takes Off

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:01 AM PDT

Wargaming.net has announced that the official web site for its upcoming aerial combat game, World of Warplanes, has launched. The new site features screenshots and information about World of Warplanes with new information set to be added as the game's development continues.

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited: Secrets of the Artificer Announced

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 10:49 AM PDT

Turbine has announced the latest update to Dungeons & Dragons Online. Update 11: Secrets of the Artificer is set to go live in September and will bring the Artificer class into the game as well as new quests, a new quest hub and new crafting levels among other things.

General: Drakensang Online Enters Open Beta

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 10:34 AM PDT

BigPoint has announced that its premier browser based action RPG, Drakensang, has officially entered its beta phase of development. The game has launched in nineteen languages worldwide and with over a hundred hours of game play.

General: North Korea Raising Funds Through MMO Hacking?

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 09:17 AM PDT

According to a report from the New York Times, North Korea's government is raising money for the cash-strapped nation through an army of young hackers tapping into the money rich MMO market. The hackers have been discovered in both Lineage and Dungeon Fighter. Funds are gained by selling accumulated "gaming points" to players looking for a fast leg up in game.
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