MMORPG News

Fallen Earth: Play2Win Contest Announced
Aika: Pran Become Fully Evolved
General: Devs Talk Whiteout Comic Series
Rappelz: Epic VII - Ascension Brings Master Classes Online
Runescape: The Bot-Busters
General: Skyrim - The Briefest of Reviews
Rift: The Dragon Cults, Part I
Eligium: Closed Beta Coming December 19th
Star Wars: The Old Republic: SWTOR Republic Preview
General: Mission Against Terror Serving Awesomeness for Thanksgiving
Luvinia Online: Exclusive Sub-Class Reveal, Sword Dancer
Rift: Ember Isle Launch Trailer
EVE Online: Crucible Coming November 29th
EverQuest: Veil of Alaris Launch Trailer
Rift: 1.6 Hitting Servers Today!

Fallen Earth: Play2Win Contest Announced

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 06:31 AM PST

GamersFirst and Maingear have partnered to bring Fallen Earth players an opportunity to win real world gear through playing the game. Maingear computer parts are scattered throughout the game world for players to find and collect.

Aika: Pran Become Fully Evolved

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 06:26 AM PST

As of today's release of the Aika Online expansion, Epic II: Karena, players' Pran will become fully evolved into powerful adults. According to developers, the Pran's final evolution will be necessary when players take on the Karena zone.

General: Devs Talk Whiteout Comic Series

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 06:13 AM PST

Cryptic Studios and the Champions Online dev team have released a new video with designers discussing the making of the new comic adventures, from the first "Aftershock" to the alien encounters coming in the "Whiteout" Comic Series. Check it out!

Rappelz: Epic VII - Ascension Brings Master Classes Online

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 06:08 AM PST

Rappelz players will now have the opportunity to access new Master classes with their attendant new skills, equipment and quests with the arrival of the Epic VII: Ascension expansion.

Runescape: The Bot-Busters

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 10:24 AM PST

"Who ya gonna call? BOT Busters!" is the new mantra of the RuneScape team as they tirelessly work to take out scammers, bots, exploiters and other nefarious folk from their game. In his latest article about RuneScape, MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle reports on what the team revealed about its bot-busting plans during RuneFest. Check it out!

General: Skyrim - The Briefest of Reviews

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 10:11 AM PST

Like everyone else around here, it appears that our own Coyote is embroiled in Skyrim, the most MMO-like non-MMO on the planet. In his latest Coyote's Howling, Mr. Sharptongue gives his thoughts about and a teeny tiny review of Skyrim. See what you think and then add a few comments of your own!

Rift: The Dragon Cults, Part I

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 01:01 PM PST

In this week's Chronicles of One Telaran, MMORPG.com's Paul Crilley examines two of the Dragon Cults: The Endless Court and The Wanton. Check out what he's got to say about these groups of baddies and then weigh in with a few of your own comments.

Eligium: Closed Beta Coming December 19th

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 05:50 AM PST

Frogster and Eligium devs have announced that the closed beta for the game is scheduled to begin on December 19th. Players who have registered for beta access are eligible to receive a beta key which will then need to be applied to their accounts on the Eligium site.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: SWTOR Republic Preview

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 04:49 AM PST

In our newest weekly video column, Hillary "Pokket" Nicole brings her views on all things MMO to the table for discussion. This week Hillary takes a look at Star Wars: The Old Republic. While generally painted in shades of gray, the Republic is considered by many as holders of the "good" side of the force. Hillary takes a look at the perennial (to some) good guys from SWTOR: The Republic. Check out Game Face: SWTOR Republic Preview and then leave us a comment or two.

General: Mission Against Terror Serving Awesomeness for Thanksgiving

Posted: 15 Nov 2011 04:48 PM PST

Wicked Interactive has announced a new Thanksgiving update and free Thanksgiving treats for everyone who plays Mission Against Terror. Included in the update are new maps and skins. The free package contains all sorts of holiday toys for players to mess with.

Luvinia Online: Exclusive Sub-Class Reveal, Sword Dancer

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 11:55 AM PST

Outspark will be treating Luvinia Online players to a plethora of new content when the Age of Enlightenment expansion goes live. The expansion is set to bring new dungeons, equipment, new quests and a level cap increase into the game. Most notably, Age of Enlightenment will bring to bear the Sub-Class system. Outspark has treated MMORPG.com readers with some exclusive screens and information about the Sword Dancer. Check it out.

Rift: Ember Isle Launch Trailer

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 11:12 AM PST

Trion Worlds and the Rift dev team have released a new trailer to celebrate the launch of v1.6 "Ember Isle". Check it out!

EVE Online: Crucible Coming November 29th

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 11:09 AM PST

The fifteenth expansion to EVE Online is being called "The Crucible" and will go live on November 29th. Developers are describing The Crucible as "EVE Reforged".

EverQuest: Veil of Alaris Launch Trailer

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 10:01 AM PST

Sony Online Entertainment has released a new "sizzle" trailer to celebrate the launch of the latest EverQuest expansion, Veil of Alaris. Check it out!