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Hellgate: Expanding to Tokyo Next Week

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 09:15 AM PDT

Fans of Hellgate will have a new location in which to battle the demonic hordes come September 22nd. The Tokyo region will be added to the game with new quests, monsters, gear and more.

Guild Wars 2: Rata Sum, Capitol of the Asura

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 07:40 AM PDT

The Guild Wars 2 team has sent out the latest video featuring the capital city of the the Asura, Rata Sum. The city seems like a giant playground and is filled with the noises and ambiance that Asura love best.

General: Kingdoms of Amalur Pre-Order Bonuses Announced

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 07:10 AM PDT

38 Studios has announced several very nice pre-order bonuses for its upcoming title, Kingdoms of Amalur.

General: Zombies are Better than Vampires

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 04:58 PM PDT

Pirates and Ninjas. Capulets and Montagues. Daffy and Donald. Pittsburgh and Green Bay. The ages are replete with folks verbally sparring about why what they love is better than what someone else adores. In today's column, Coyote brings up another pairing that can divide families: Zombies and Vampires and the roles they play in today's culture. Read on and then leave the neutral zone to fight for what you love!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: SWTOR's Story Will Change Questing Forever

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 10:29 AM PDT

Exclamation points and walls of text are the standard for quests in MMOs today. In his latest column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at innovative new quest features that Bioware is bringing to the table with Star Wars: The Old Republic. See why Bill thinks questing will change forever and then let us know what you think in the comments.

Wakfu: PAX – The Pandawa and Drunken Martial Arts

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 10:52 AM PDT

The DOFUS Pandawa character has evolved for Wakfu players in that it will be playable right from the start as opposed to being a premium character. At the recent PAX convention, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh got a look at the Pandawa and the fascinating world of drunken martial arts. Check it out and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

SMITE: PAX – The Game Teaches Us to Love the MOBA

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 10:42 AM PDT

During PAX last month, MMORPG.com's Adam Janovyak had the opportunity for a first hand look at Hi-Rez Studios' SMITE, an upcoming MOBA. From all that Adam saw, SMITE is well prepared to take on the genre including giving ancient gods the opportunity to beat the snot out of one another. Check out Adam's thoughts about SMITE and then leave us a comment or two.

Star Supremacy: Closed Beta Launching September 19th

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 06:47 AM PDT

Players looking for a new space-themed MMO will want to head over to the Star Supremacy site and sign on for the closed beta which is, according to Barbily Games, set to launch on September 19th.

Allods Online: New Content & a Smoother Leveling Curve

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 06:42 AM PDT

Both North American and European Allods Online players will see some significant changes to the leveling curve with the October update. New content will also be added to the game as well as new 24/7 PvP arena action.

MapleStory: In-Game Marriage & Heartbreak

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 06:34 AM PDT

In one of the oddest press releases we've ever received, the MapleStory team has sent along word that over 75% of in-game marriages have ended in virtual divorce (surprise, surprise!) in the last year alone.

Runescape: Walk Down Memory Lane with Classic Version

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 06:28 AM PDT

First launched in 2001, RuneScape Classic has been on the scene for ten years now. Jagex has just announced that players will have one last chance to walk down memory lane in RuneScape Classic from September 15th to 29th.

EverQuest: Veil of Alaris Beta Apps Being Accepted

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 01:42 PM PDT

The official closed beta for Everquest: Veil of Alaris began yesterday but the dev team is still accepting applications for players to help test out the latest expansion to the iconic series.

Guild Wars 2: Writing the Snarky Little Geniuses

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:51 AM PDT

In the latest article specific to Asura Week, Guild Wars 2 design team member Angel Leigh McCoy talks about the challenges, and the fun, of writing what she calls the "snarky little geniuses".

Rusty Hearts: Open Beta Begins

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:41 AM PDT

Perfect World Entertainment has sent along word that its hack'n'slash title, Rusty Hearts, is now officially in its open beta phase of development.

PlanetSide 2: Comm-Link: Matt Higby

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:31 AM PDT

The PlanetSide 2 site has been updated with a new post by Creative Director Matt Higby. In the article, Higby speaks about the creative team and its mission when it comes to PlanetSide 2.

End of Nations: F2P Interview at RTSGuru.com

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:23 AM PDT

End of Nations Executive Producer David Luehmann stopped by RTSGuru.com to chat with editors about the recently-revealed free to play nature of the game. The interview features a look at why the decision was made and how it will impact future development and more. Head over to RTSGuru.com to read the full End of Nations Free to Play Interview.

General: Diablo III: Auction House to Utilize PayPal

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 11:17 AM PDT

Blizzard has announced its partnership with PayPal to enable players to purchase items in the Diablo III auction house.

Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard Screens Show Off Combat

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 09:55 AM PDT

Turbine and the Lord of the Rings Online team have released eight new screenshots from the Rise of Isengard expansion that is set to hit servers later this month. Check them all out in our Lord of the Rings Online screenshot gallery.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Same Gender Romances Coming Post-Launch

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 09:26 AM PDT

In an official statement on the Star Wars: The Old Republic site, Bioware's Stephen Reid has told fans that same-sex relationships between players and companion characters will be included in a post-launch patch.

4Story: New Dungeons Coming in Next Patch

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 09:21 AM PDT

The 4Story team has announced that two new dungeons will be added to the game with the next content patch. Both Hellfire Labyrinth and Mardook's Nest will be accessible only through the Aerial Wargrounds.

Eden Eternal: Anuran Race Included in Latest Update

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 09:10 AM PDT

Aeria Games has announced the release of new content for Eden Eternal that includes a new playable race, the Anuran. In addition, players over level 20 will be allowed to sell their own goods in player shops.

Hellgate: Descend into Hell with Ripper X

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 06:06 PM PDT

What originally began its life as Hellgate: London has been reborn as today's Hellgate. The new iteration is a reborn version of the original and our own Ripper X has stopped in for a look. Check out Ripper's first impressions in Hellgate: First Impressions with Ripper X, our latest exclusive game overview video.

Rift: Caedryn Reborn

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:08 PM PDT

We have a brilliant new feature for our MMORPG.com readers. Called "Chronicles of One Telaran", the column is a series of basic guides and walkthroughs told in a journal fashion by a master storyteller. Chronicles follows the adventures of one man throughout the entire game. First writer Paul Crilley presents the story of Guardian Caedryn. Later, you'll hear the exploits of an as-yet unnamed Defiant. Sit back, relax and enjoy Chronicles of One Telaran: Caedryn Reborn!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: The Darker Side of Smuggling

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 09:21 AM PDT

If Han Solo played Star Wars: The Old Republic, there's no question he'd play the Smuggler class. Smugglers, by their very nature, aren't always good guys, sometimes allying with nefarious characters such as Jabba the Hutt. As MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton says, "Han Solo wasn't always a hero". In today's column devoted to SWTOR, Mike talks about the darker side of the smuggler. Check out Mike's thoughts and then add yours in the comments.

General: Five Things to Love About Playing Solo

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:34 AM PDT

In The List today, MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford takes a look at all the wonders of solo play. Massive multiplayer means nothing to we, the soloists of the genre. Find out why soloing is THE way to go in The List! Have more reasons to add? Think that group play is the only way? Let us know in the comments.
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