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PlanetSide 2: More Rapid Response to Bugs & Issues Planned

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 07:14 AM PST

More Rapid Response to Bugs & Issues Planned

The PlanetSide 2 team has taken to the game's forum to let players know about a change to the way the game is updated from this point forward. According to the post, patches will arrive in a smaller size, more frequently to more rapidly address bugs and balance issues.

General: What Makes a Role Playing Game?

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 02:41 PM PST

What Makes a Role Playing Game?

Some of you may have noticed over the past few weeks the site has covered a number of RPGs. This subtle shift may indicate changes that are coming to the website, or the editor might just be toying with the heartstrings of a middle aged man. Either way those articles have prompted me to start thinking lately on what makes a game a RPG?

World of Tanks: Season 3 EU Finals to Yield Big Payoff

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 04:40 AM PST

Season 3 EU Finals to Yield Big Payoff

World of Tanks players from the European Union who make it to the finals of this year's tournament will be able to score a piece of the €100,000 prize. Winners will later be sent to Tokyo, Japan to participate in the World Championships to be held later this year.

Kingdom Under Fire II: Korean Version to Launch Open Beta in First Half of 2014

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 03:21 AM PST

Korean Version to Launch Open Beta in First Half of 2014

Kingdom Under Fire II is set to launch into open beta in the first half of 2014 according to a report on 2P.com. In addition, the PlayStation 4 version will launch in the summer of 2014.

Luvinia World: Content Expansion Launches with Opportunities to Grow

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 03:17 AM PST

Content Expansion Launches with Opportunities to Grow

The latest big content expansion for Luvinia World has launched. Called "expansion wings", the content gives high level players new opportunities to gain legendary gear drops and a chance at the elusive Fallen Nightmare Gear.

League of Angels: Launch Day Arrives Packed with Fun & Goodies

Posted: 09 Jan 2014 03:12 AM PST

Launch Day Arrives Packed with Fun & Goodies

R2Games has announced that its latest title, League of Angels, has officially hit final release. The launch of the game is filled with opportunities for players to take part in celebratory events and chances to win in-game items.

Pathfinder Online: Blog Hints at Q3 2014 for Early Enrollment

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 02:15 PM PST

Blog Hints at Q3 2014 for Early Enrollment

The first developer update has been posted on the Pathfinder Online site. In it, Ryan Dancey reveals that the team is looking to Quarter 3 2014 for the start of Early Enrollment, a sure sign that the game is meeting goals associated with the road map.

General: My Take on the 'Big Three' MMOs of 2014

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 07:17 PM PST

My Take on the

Last week, we discussed why 2014 would be an awesome year for MMOs. The big three MMO releases of the year were mentioned, but took a backseat to some other interesting developments. Today, community manager Mike Bitton offers his take on the three AAA MMOs we're all watching closely.

World of Warcraft: New PvP Season Planned Prior to Expac

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 12:41 PM PST

New PvP Season Planned Prior to Expac

According to a Twitter post by Blizzard's Brian Holinka, World of Warcraft players can expect a new PvP season to start and finish prior to the launch of the Warlords of Draenor expansion. The good folks at WoWInsider.com have speculated that, at the earliest, the current season would end in February and a new season towards the end of June.

Runescape: New Voyages for Player-Owned Ports Arrive in Game

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 11:24 AM PST

New Voyages for Player-Owned Ports Arrive in Game

RuneScape players with a governmental bent will want to check out the latest game update that is packed with new voyages in the Shield and Loop regions, new recruit opportunities, recipes and more.

General: Avalon Lords Reveals New Artwork - Order of Dawn

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 11:21 AM PST

Avalon Lords Reveals New Artwork - Order of Dawn

The Avalon Lords team has released a new piece of artwork that shines the spotlight on the Order of Dawn. The team has also revealed a short story, a piece of the game's lore, for players' enjoyment.

ArcheAge: Korean Advancement, Russian Response

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 04:38 PM PST

Korean Advancement, Russian Response

While word on the Trion Worlds adaptation of ArcheAge has gone quiet again, partly due to the holidays, it seems the Russian and Korean versions have been getting a bit of attention. Russian ArcheAge fans were able to spend some time in their localization of the game, while Korea is gearing up for an update that brings some more tweaks and longevity into the formula. Let's jump into both topics, shall we?

DayZ: No Release in 2014

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 10:25 AM PST

No Release in 2014

In a candid statement on the DayZ blog, the team admits that the game will only reach its beta phase of development sometime in late 2014, hence a release in 2015.

Camelot Unchained: The Becoming: The Trials of Nuada Part V

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 04:28 PM PST

The Becoming: The Trials of Nuada Part V

MMORPG.com has teamed up with City-State Entertainment to bring our readers a brand new developer blog that gives insight into the design process behind one of Camelot Unchained's iconic heroes, Nuadha Airgetlám. Read the fifth installment of the series to find out more and let us know what you think in the comments. Then head to the Camelot Unchained site to read the lore.

General: Wildstar vs Elder Scrolls Online

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 04:15 PM PST

Wildstar vs Elder Scrolls Online

Player Versus Player: the column where MMORPG writers collide and debate the issues you care about. With 2013 behind us, we cast our eyes forward to the lush, release-heavy lands of 2014. Both Wildstar and Elder Scrolls Online wait in the wings to earn your subscription dollars. But in a time when free-to-play has become the law of the land, is there room for both? Join Chris and Rob as they weigh in on which game will win the day and then let us know what you think in the comments!

General: Pathfinder Online’s Ryan Dancey Defends Elder Scrolls Online and Subscriptions

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 04:59 PM PST

Pathfinder Online

Just after New Year's Day Paul Tassi wrote an editorial piece for Forbes.com titled Predicting the Biggest Video Game Disaster of 2014: The Elder Scrolls Online. As I read this piece it became clear that Tassi's prediction was based on the choice Zenimax, developer and publisher of the game has made on how to monetize the game - a fixed price monthly subscription.

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