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Age of Wushu: Second Expansion Launches

Posted: 13 Nov 2013 07:05 AM PST

Second Expansion Launches

The second Age of Wushu expansion, Ultimate Scrolls, has launched as of today, November 13, 2013. The expansion features new quests and content, including the marriage system.

Aura Kingdom: The Residents of Azuria

Posted: 13 Nov 2013 06:52 AM PST

The Residents of Azuria

From the latest developer diary: "We believe that a great fantasy experience hinges on an endless supply of wondrous creatures. This week, our focus is on the various species of NPCs--both friend and foe--that you'll encounter as your adventure in Azuria unfolds. Check out this look at a few representatives of the races in Aura Kingdom!" Read on for more information!

Neverwinter: New Paragon Paths Explained

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 05:01 PM PST

New Paragon Paths Explained

Along with the general announcement about Module 2 for Neverwinter came the more specific, and exciting, announcement that a second paragon path would be added for all player classes. We caught up with Cryptic's Combat Designer Grant Allen to find out more. Read on and then leave your thoughts in the comments.

World of WarPlanes: Launch Day Livestream with Pico and the Devs!

Posted: 13 Nov 2013 04:45 AM PST

Launch Day Livestream with Pico and the Devs!

In celebration of today's World of WarPlanes official launch, our own Bill Murphy will be hosting a livestream interview and community interview session with Wargaming devs Michael Zinchenko, Gareth Luke, and Pico Mause. After the interview, the four of them will hope into several matches to see how terrible Bill is at piloting his mid-range aircraft. Join us at 3pm PT / 6pm ET on the MMORPG.com Stream Page!

Rift: 'We're Listening'

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 04:51 PM PST

The latest State of the Game letter has been published on the Rift site. In it, Bill Fisher indicates that the team is listening to its community, and working to respond to the wishes they present. Fisher also drops a few hints about what might be coming in the future when Rift 3.0 drops.

EverQuest Next: Landmark: New Videos Focus on Founders' Packs & Landmark's Beauty

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 04:42 PM PST

New Videos Focus on Founders

Sony Online Entertainment has released a pair of new videos. In the first, the just-announced Founders' Packs are detailed. In the second, the beauty of EverQuest Next Landmark's vistas and the creative process are spotlighted. Check them out before heading to the comments to let us know what you think.

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Update 20 Renovates Reincarnation

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 04:39 PM PST

Update 20 Renovates Reincarnation

Dungeons & Dragons' Update 20 went live earlier today. We recently had the chance to check out just what players might encounter. See what we discovered before heading to the comments.

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Two New Dungeons Arrive with Latest Update

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:37 PM PST

Two New Dungeons Arrive with Latest Update

Dungeons & Dragons Online players will want to head into the game to check out the latest update that is free to all players. Update 20 includes a pair of new dungeons that are sure to challenge even high level players.

Shroud of the Avatar: On Magic, Combat & Crafting Skills

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:26 PM PST

On Magic, Combat & Crafting Skills

A new thread has been created on the Shroud of the Avatar forums that discusses three topics of keen interest to people: Magic, Combat and Crafting and how they will function within the game. The dev team has laid out the basic framework for each of these systems and how they feel they will best be deployed when SotA goes live.

PlanetSide 2: OMFG Phase 1 Released

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:18 PM PST

OMFG Phase 1 Released

Sony Online Entertainment has announced the deployment of the "Operation: Make Faster Game (OMFG)" update to PlanetSide 2. The update makes significant improvements to the game, including optimized UI, physics, sound, player processing, rendering code and more.

World of Warcraft: Recruit a Friend Updated for a New Age

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 01:05 PM PST

Recruit a Friend Updated for a New Age

The latest blog post on the official World of Warcraft community site has been updated with new details on the updated Recruit a Friend campaign. Players successfully bringing new players into WoW will be rewarded with some awesome in-game items that can yield epic mounts and battle pets.

EverQuest Next: Death Penalties Discussed in Latest Round Table

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 12:54 PM PST

Death Penalties Discussed in Latest Round Table

The latest round table question from EverQuest Next has been published and centers around the death penalty. The discussion in the video begins about the design philosophy behind death penalties in general and segues into the guidelines surrounding death penalties. The team is looking for player input so head to the official site to add your voice to the comments.

Firefall: The Shocking Beta Update

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 03:46 PM PST

The Shocking Beta Update

Firefall has been in beta for a...long time. Today, we take a look at what's upcoming in the next beta patch for the game. See what we found out before heading to the comments to talk it over.

EverQuest II: Exploring Tears of Veeshan

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 04:42 AM PST

Exploring Tears of Veeshan

EverQuest 2, even with all the hoopla surrounding EverQuest Next, is still a juggernaut with fans and developers. The latest expansion, Tears of Veeshan, looks to continue building the fanbase. We took time to check out ToV and have a full preview to share. Read on before heading to the comments.

Marvel Heroes: Asgard Trailer Shows Off New Features

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 08:27 AM PST

Asgard Trailer Shows Off New Features

Gazillion Entertainment has released a trailer to show off some of the big changes that have arrived in Marvel Heroes Online thanks to the Ascent to Asgard update. According to the development team, Ascent to Asgard is the biggest and most comprehensive update to the game to date.

General: RPG Only News: Dragon Age Inquisition Game Play Leaked

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 08:15 AM PST

RPG Only News: Dragon Age Inquisition Game Play Leaked

During the recently held Finnish DigiExpo, a video was taken of Bioware's Dragon Age Inquisition demo shown by developers to media types. The video features a look at game play action and shows off conversation options and more. Check it out and then let us know what you think.

General: Designing for the Theme

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 02:30 PM PST

Designing for the Theme

Story. Lore. Theme. All of these are critical components to any MMO, and features that make the games we play somehow seem more "real" when tied in with mechanics. In his latest column, Matt Miller talks about this and much more. Read on before heading to the comments.

Guild Wars 2: The Nightmares Within

Posted: 10 Nov 2013 04:13 PM PST

The Nightmares Within

ArenaNet is getting ready to unleash the next update to Guild Wars 2 today, November 12, 2013. Called "The Nightmares Within", the update challenges players to enter the dark tower in Kessex Hills and face off against the Toxic Alliance. To celebrate today's release, ArenaNet sent several brand new screenshots 'round. Check them out!
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