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Elder Scrolls Online: Preorders Open On Official & Other Retail Sites

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:47 AM PST

Preorders Open On Official & Other Retail Sites

Preorders for Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online have finally opened. According to the ESO site, a digital standard edition of the game can be purchased for $59.99, the Imperial digital edition for $79.99.

WildStar: Focused on Customization

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:09 AM PST

Focused on Customization

It's been a while since I've seen an AAA MMO put as much emphasis on player customization as Carbine Studios is with WildStar. Released just this morning, the latest DevSpeak video focuses squarely on the myriad ways Carbine will emphasize customization in their game. As a "fussypants" myself, I have to say I was genuinely excited by what I saw. We recently had an opportunity to discuss most of what was shown in the video in greater detail, so let's get right to it.

The Secret World: Funcom Under Investigation for Stock Irregularities

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 05:32 AM PST

Funcom Under Investigation for Stock Irregularities

According to multiple sources, including Norwegian government sources, the Oslo offices of Funcom, developers of Age of Conan and the Secret World, are currently being raided by local police as part of an investigation into possible stock market irregularities during, or slightly before, the launch of The Secret World in the summer of 2012.

General: Paper Sorcerer Now Available on Multiple Platforms

Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:54 AM PST

Paper Sorcerer Now Available on Multiple Platforms

Ultra Runaway Games has sent word that its multi-platform single player RPG, Paper Sorcerer, is now available for PC, Mac and Linux with iOS and Android versions to come a bit later. Paper Sorcerer was developed after a successful KickStarter campaign and has recently been "Greenlit" on the Steam gaming platform.

WildStar: Creating Content & Meeting Deadlines

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:12 PM PST

Creating Content & Meeting Deadlines

WildStar's Stephan Frost has written a new blog post hosted at Gamasutra. In it, Frost discusses the importance of the content creation process and meeting deadlines to keep things on track. The idea to publication process is a long and detailed one. Those interested in how it all comes to fruition need to check this out.

Elder Scrolls Online: "Imperial Edition" Leaked by Amazon.com

Posted: 27 Jan 2014 06:08 PM PST

"Imperial Edition" Leaked by Amazon.com

Amazon.com inadvertently leaked the "Imperial Edition" of Elder Scrolls Online. Since taken down, savvy GameTrailers.com users caught screenshots of it that we are bringing you today (thanks to ElRenmazuo for noticing and posting about it here!).

General: Motiga: All Will Be Revealed in 2014

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:22 PM PST

Motiga: All Will Be Revealed in 2014

A new blog post has arrived on the Motiga site. While still cagey about what the company is working on, we are let in on the secret that the game is in its play-testing stage already and that 2014 will be a year of revelation about what exactly it is that these good folks have been working on.

General: Torment Update Reveals Obsidian Entertainment Tie In

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 01:17 PM PST

Torment Update Reveals Obsidian Entertainment Tie In

The latest Torment: Tides of Numenera update includes some interesting news that the team has been working with Obsidian Entertainment, currently developing Pillars of Eternity, on a partnership to license Obsidian's technology for Pillars of Eternity to use in Torment. In addition, the team has revealed extensive information about the inventory system as well.

Trove: The Gunslinger is About to Fire

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:03 AM PST

The Gunslinger is About to Fire

We caught up with Trove's Andrew Krausnick to talk about some of the new and upcoming additions to Trion's world-building, destroying, raptor riding, sword swinging, soon to be pistol-wielding adventure MMO. The small, but growing team has been hard at work since returning from the holidays, and in just a few short weeks since our last update a slew of new additions have gone live in the alpha. Read on to find out what's new and what's coming soon to the voxel-based adventure.

DC Universe Online: War of the Light Part 1 Lauches

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 10:57 AM PST

War of the Light Part 1 Lauches

DC Universe Online players have a new DLC to explore with the arrival of War of the Light Part 1. WotL takes place in the revamped Metropolis and utilizes the vast Lantern lore. The War of the Light is expected to be a trilogy of content with an expansive story line that players will experience over the coming months.

World of Warcraft: 100 MILLION Secrets Revealed

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 10:50 AM PST

100 MILLION Secrets Revealed

Blizzard has created an absolutely amazing new infographic to show off the impact of the past decade in World of Warcraft. Love it or hate it, there's no denying WoW's impact. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so take a look and let us know what you think in the comments.

Elsword: Ara Haan's Second Job Path is Devilish

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 10:46 AM PST

Ara Haan

Kill3r Combo has laid out the details for the latest job path for Ara Haan in Elsword. On reaching level 35, players can take a new job for Ara Haan, that of Yama Raja. Her mantra is "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em and then destroy them with their own wicked power".

General: 2013's Free to Play Top 10

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 04:41 PM PST

2013

Research company SuperData recently released a list of the top 10 F2P games based on their estimated worldwide revenue last year. Not surprisingly, the top position was occupied by CrossFire, which is said to have brought in a cool $957 million. Depending on how this figure was sourced, is it possible that the MMO shooter from SmileGate and Tencent may actually have surpassed the $1 billion mark?

Elder Scrolls Online: PS4-Specific Q&A Reveals PlayStation Plus NOT Required

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 08:20 AM PST

PS4-Specific Q&A Reveals PlayStation Plus NOT Required

Elder Scrolls Online Game Director Matt Firor took to the EU PlayStation blog to answer some PlayStation 4 specific questions about the game. The most astonishing revelation is the fact that PlayStation Plus will NOT be required for users to take part in the game.

Runescape: Revealing the Creative Process

Posted: 28 Jan 2014 08:11 AM PST

Revealing the Creative Process

The RuneScape team has a new "Behind the Scenes" developer diary with a twist: Fans get to see the creative process behind the game as the Giant Mole Boss receives a much-needed update. Check out the video and let us know what you think!

General: Vendor Junk

Posted: 26 Jan 2014 04:18 PM PST

Vendor Junk

It's the time of week we all look forward to with the latest edition of MMORPG.Comic. This time, artist Blaz Klaric brings us his irreverent look into the foibles of the MMO worlds we love, and love to hate. Check out "Vendor Junk" and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
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