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Crystal Saga: Fairy System Incoming

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:32 AM PDT

Fairy System Incoming

Crystal Saga devs have sent along a very cryptic message indicating that players will be able to take advantage of the "fairy system" in the game.

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria: Closed Beta Launches

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:14 AM PDT

Closed Beta Launches

The limited closed beta for World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria has officially kicked off. Right now, the beta is limited but over time the team will be inviting Annual Pass holders, press, fansites, friends and family, and opt-in beta testers to participate. There is no NDA on the beta so information about the latest WoW expansion should begin pouring out.

Lime Odyssey: Warrior Screens Released

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 07:09 AM PDT

Warrior Screens Released

Aeria Games has released several new screenshots featuring the durable Warrior from Lime Odyssey. All of the screens are in our Lime Odyssey gallery for your viewing pleasure.

Seven Souls Online: GDC 2012 Preview

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 12:22 PM PDT

GDC 2012 Preview

During the recent Game Developer's Conference, our team had the opportunity to check out Seven Souls Online. See what they discovered about the game that our writers call "TERA and Aika having a baby and raising it in EverQuest's world of Norrath". Enjoy!

End of Nations: Plan of Attack & New Web Site Launched

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:47 AM PDT

Plan of Attack & New Web Site Launched

Trion Worlds and the End of Nations team have released a new trailer featuring details about the game's beta testing and release timing. In addition, a brand new information-packed site has hit the airwaves to give players more information about the MMORTS. The Plan of Attack video maps out how End of Nations will be released and previews previously unannounced features like Classes and Hero Units.

EVE Online: Fanfest Kicks Off Today

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:43 AM PDT

Fanfest Kicks Off Today

The annual EVE Online Fanfest is scheduled to begin today, Thursday, March 22nd. CCP will be live broadcasting the event for the high price of zero.

The Secret World: Hands On at PAX East

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 06:36 AM PDT

Hands On at PAX East

Attendees at PAX East will have an opportunity to lay their hands on Funcom's The Secret World as the dev team unleashes a new demo version on the public for the first time. In addition, potential players can score an exclusive set of dog tags that will allow access to the first public beta event coming in the future.

EVE Online: The EVE Online Re-Review

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 11:58 AM PDT

The EVE Online Re-Review

Adam Tingle has been playing EVE Online for a good long while and has plenty to say about a game that continues to outperform many of its more current competitors. See how EVE Online fares after all this time in our latest re-review. Leave us your thoughts in the comments.

The Secret World: The Freeform Progression System

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 11:28 AM PDT

The Freeform Progression System

One of the most compelling features coming in Funcom's The Secret World is the way that characters will progress. In a new developer diary focused on the freeform progression system, MMORPG.com has partnered with Funcom to give our readers the first details about how exactly it will work. Read on!

Age of Conan: Unchained: Interview and Live Tour of Dead Man's Hand

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 05:59 PM PDT

Interview and Live Tour of Dead Man

Earlier today, we hosted a live-stream on our Twitch channel with Age of Conan: Unchained's Director Craig Morrison, designer Lidia Di Zazzo, and writer Joshua Alan Doetsch. The team walked us through the storytelling and repeatable game-play in Dead Man's Hand, one of the new areas added in Savage Coast of Turan expansion. We also talked about future updates, the changes to crafting, and just why working on Howard's world is such a refreshing change from the usual MMO fantasy fare.

Aion: Producer Talks F2P & Pay to Win

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 03:53 PM PDT

Producer Talks F2P & Pay to Win

Aion's producer, Adam Christiansen, is the star of a new video sent out by NCWest. In it, Christiansen answers questions regarding Aion: Ascension - Truly Free, new content, and addresses the sensitive "pay-to-win" topic!

Age of Conan: Unchained: Live Stream Chat Coming TONIGHT!

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 11:30 AM PDT

Live Stream Chat Coming TONIGHT!

Want to get inside the minds of some of the dev team behind Age of Conan? Bill Murphy will be joined by Game Director Craig Morrison, designer Lidia Di Zazzo, and writer Joshua Alan Doetsch, who will share some of the secrets behind the macabre storytelling and repeatable game-play in Dead Mans Hand, one of the new areas added in last year's Savage Coast of Turan expansion to Age of Conan.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes: Going F2P This Summer

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 02:30 PM PDT

Going F2P This Summer

With the success of Sony Online Entertainment's F2P move for most of its stable of MMOs, it will come as no surprise that Vanguard: Saga of Heroes will be hitting the F2P market this summer. In addition, the producer's letter indicates that the development team is being buffed up and that several familiar faces will be rejoining the team.

Uncharted Waters Online: Vinland Update Deployed

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 11:52 AM PDT

Vinland Update Deployed

The Uncharted Waters Online team has announced that the Vinland content expansion has arrived. The updated content features new ships, two new areas and serves as a jumping off point for players headed to North America.

General: Four Tanks & a Healer Web Comic

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 11:42 AM PDT

Four Tanks & a Healer Web Comic

A new cartoon that takes place inside an MMO has appeared online. The show is called "Four Tanks and a Healer" and was created by Larry Longstreth under the guidance of "Lord of the Rings" producer Mark Ordesky. The first two episodes are online the team is hoping to find investors/sponsors to help fund a full web-series. When it's done, Longstreth plans to release the series on DVD.

TERA: PAX East Attendance, New Demo & a Suprise?

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 11:15 AM PDT

PAX East Attendance, New Demo & a Suprise?

En Masse Entertainment has sent word that TERA developers will be on hand for PAX East and will be bringing along a new demo for attendees to try out during the annual show. But even more intriguing is a quote from the final sentence in the news blast.

Line of Defense: Derek Smart Heading for Redemption?

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 11:03 AM PDT

Derek Smart Heading for Redemption?

In a new article at Vox, Derek Smart discusses his journey to his latest game, Line of Defense. Smart considers the upcoming MMOFPS to be his last chance at redemption in an industry that has been, well, difficult for him. Even that said, Smart is 'aiming for perfection' and hoping that Line of Defense may be the ticket.

Diablo 3: Making the End Game Fun & Exciting

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Making the End Game Fun & Exciting

The Diablo III forum has been updated with new information about a system that the team is putting into the game to make the "end game fun and exciting". Called Nephalem Valor, the system is designed to give players a special magic find - boss kill buff. This, however, comes with a caveat.

Brick-Force: Stress Testing Servers

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 10:12 AM PDT

Stress Testing Servers

Infernum has announced that up to 350,000 players will be invited into the Brick-Force beta events to help stress test the game servers. The first test is slated for Thursday, March 22nd and the second for Tuesday, March 27th. Each test will run for 24-hours. The final test will take place from March 31st and will run for four days.

Lucent Heart: Stadia Expansion Launched

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 10:08 AM PDT

Stadia Expansion Launched

Gamania has announced that the Lucent Heart expansion, "Stadia", has officially launched. The expansion brings new Tarot Battle Pets, five new zones and bosses, and a new "kart racing" system into the game.

TERA: Tor Exsul Zone Preview

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 09:04 AM PDT

Tor Exsul Zone Preview

MMORPG.com has partnered with En Masse Entertainment to bring our readers the first-ever preview of the Tor Exsul zone. Tor Exsul contains enough dangers to keep even the most intrepid adventurer busy.

League of Legends: RTSGuru.com | Understanding The Lifesteal Nerfs

Posted: 21 Mar 2012 08:05 AM PDT

RTSGuru.com | Understanding The Lifesteal Nerfs

The latest League of Legends patch included a number of nerfs to both the innate lifesteal of some champions as well as the lifesteal provided by items. In the wake of these changes many players are upset or frustrated, however, RTSGuru.com editors are here to tell you why it was necessary. Check it all out at RTSGuru.com.

World of Warcraft: The WoW Effect

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 09:42 AM PDT

The WoW Effect

There is no question that Blizzard's World of Warcraft has had a profound effect on all MMOs since its launch. We call it the WoW Effect and have some thoughts to share about it. Read more of The Devil's Advocate and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
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