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World of Tanks: "Confrontation" Game Arrives with Update 8.11

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 06:35 AM PST

"Confrontation" Game Arrives with Update 8.11

Wargaming has announced that the latest update for World of Tanks has been deployed. With Update 8.11, players will be able to take part in a new game play mode called "Confrontation". Confrontation balances teams according to nation, with the current exclusion of Japanese and Chinese tanks. To show off Confrontation, the team has released a new video. See what you think before leaving us a comment.

General: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Launches Today

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 06:17 AM PST

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Launches Today

Square Enix has announced that Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is now officially in retail release. The latest title in the Final Fantasy series brings new game play elements, as well as giving players direct control over Lightning herself.

General: The Most Wanted RPGs of 2014

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 04:33 PM PST

The Most Wanted RPGs of 2014

A couple of weeks ago, we took a look at six independently developed RPGs that are on the books for release in 2014. In today's List, we take a look at ten promising single-player RPGs in development or already released by larger gaming studios. See if your favorite title made The List.

WildStar: The Caretaker Featured in Latest "Flick"

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 05:29 PM PST

The Caretaker Featured in Latest "Flick"

The latest WildStar "Flick", a movie made entirely with the game engine, has been released. This time, the Eldan Caretaker is the star and he teases fans with "virtual adventures", small group missions where choices reign and reward is great. According to The Caretaker, these adventures are fully repeatable. What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

Guild Wars 2: Escape From Lion's Arch Trailer Reveals Incoming Terror

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 05:39 PM PST

Escape From Lion

The next Living Story update for Guild Wars 2 is set to hit live service on February 18th. To give players an idea of what they will be facing, ArenaNet has released a brand new teaser trailer to pique interest. Let's just say that things aren't looking very good for Lion's Arch, a city that has withstood some of the most terrifying events in Guild Wars history. Check it out and leave us your thoughts in the comments.

Bless: Closed Beta Game Play Video Released

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 05:46 AM PST

Closed Beta Game Play Video Released

Steparu.com has posted a brand new game play trailer from the closed beta of Bless, that is currently in closed beta testing. The trailer features a look at each of the game's classes and how they play. The trailer is a compilation of the class videos released last week along with some new footage. Check it out!

General: Darkest Dungeon Video Surfaces

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 02:44 AM PST

Darkest Dungeon Video Surfaces

GameTrailers.com has scored a brand new trailer from the upcoming roguelike RPG, Darkest Dungeon. Darkest Dungeon will bring unique game play elements to the RPG genre with the player and his or her party being affected mentally by adventure, as well as physically via combat. Check out this new trailer and let us know what you think!

General: Lords of the Fallen Gameplay Video Released

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 02:40 AM PST

Lords of the Fallen Gameplay Video Released

IGN has scored an exclusive game play video for Lords of the Fallen, an upcoming single player RPG. Said to be due out later this year, the Lords of the Fallen site and development team have been relatively quiet for the past few months. This new video should generate a lot of excitement. Let us know what you think in the comments.

Black Gold Online: Dark Magic Arrives with the Occultist Class

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 01:55 AM PST

Dark Magic Arrives with the Occultist Class

The latest class reveal has been posted on the Black Gold site. This time, dark magic takes center stage with the Occultist class. In an interesting twist, Occultists are female-only characters and are best suited for healing and support in most game situations.

Rust: Over a Million Alpha Sales Racked Up

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 02:07 AM PST

Over a Million Alpha Sales Racked Up

Facepunch Studios has announced that alpha sales of Rust have far exceeded expectations, with over a million fans purchasing the survival RPG since sales started in mid-December. As of now, there are no plans to change the pricing structure with more big numbers yet to come as a result.

General: Elemental Kingdoms Rose Nymph Giveaway!

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 04:00 PM PST

Elemental Kingdoms Rose Nymph Giveaway!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, MMORPG.com has partnered with Perfect World to give away a special Rose Nymph Valentine's Day themed card in Elemental Kingdoms.

General: Darkest Dungeon Kickstarter: Help Us Finish the Job

Posted: 10 Feb 2014 03:09 PM PST

Darkest Dungeon Kickstarter: Help Us Finish the Job

Red Hook Studios, developers of Darkest Dungeon, a single-player roguelike RPG that has been in development for the preceding nine months, has launched a KickStarter initiative to raise $75,000 to help finish the job. Darkest Dungeon sets itself apart from the typical dungeon crawler by featuring psychological effects on the team that adventures forth.

World of Warcraft: PvP Season Transition

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 01:14 PM PST

PvP Season Transition

This week on the WoW Factor we touch on the PvP Season 14 transition and the current state of Patch 5.4.7 on the Public Test Realm. Then we check out what some Hearthstone devs have to say about where the game is and what's to come.

EverQuest Next: Landmark: Building in the Dusty Desert

Posted: 10 Feb 2014 10:21 AM PST

Building in the Dusty Desert

Continuing to reveal new and interesting information to EverQuest Next: Landmark fans, Sony Online Entertainment unveiled its latest "Building Blocks" video to show off the desert regions that players can choose to build and gather in. Check it out to see if this sometimes harsh environment is for you.

PlanetSide 2: World Domination Series Preseason 2 Event Announced

Posted: 10 Feb 2014 10:16 AM PST

World Domination Series Preseason 2 Event Announced

Sony Online entertainment and the PlanetSide 2 team have announced the World Domination Series (WDS) Preseason 2 Challenge Event. According to the team, major adjustments to the event have been implemented after player feedback from the inaugural event. Each week, SOE will compile each Empire's score. At the end of the preseason the overall winner will be announced, with players receiving a commemorative in-game item as a reward.

Guild Wars 2: The Edge of the Mists is Living Story Done Right

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 12:43 PM PST

The Edge of the Mists is Living Story Done Right

The Guild Wars 2 Living Story started out strong offering nice bits of narrative, and introducing us to a whole new cast of characters. Over time updates began to showcase less story, and focused more on combat. It seemed the "story" part was missing. Then came the newest additions to Guild Wars 2: The Origins of Madness, and The Edge of the Mists. The tale ArenaNet wants to weave is now once again becoming the main focus, which is something players have been wanting.

General: Dark Souls II Earns "T"een Rating

Posted: 10 Feb 2014 09:54 AM PST

Dark Souls II Earns "T"een Rating

The Entertainment Software Rating Board has issued Dark Souls II a "T" for Tean rating, indicating that the game contains blood, gore, mild language, partial nudity and violence. Dark Souls II is due to be released across multiple platforms on March 11, 2014.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen: Diminutive Gnomes Detailed in Latest Update

Posted: 10 Feb 2014 09:32 AM PST

Diminutive Gnomes Detailed in Latest Update

Always active, the Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen site has been updated today with a look at one of the game's races. This time, the tiny, but formidable gnomes are put under the microscope. Included in the update is a look at the lore behind the race and how it will fit into the overall game.

General: World of Speed Revealed by Slightly Mad Studios

Posted: 10 Feb 2014 08:49 AM PST

World of Speed Revealed by Slightly Mad Studios

Slightly Mad Studios has lifted the cover off its action-racing MMO, World of Speed. The team has released a new video to show off the game in action and shows off racing locations from Moscow to London and more. According to press information, the game will allow interconnected players to "team up and compete in an ever-expanding number of gameplay modes where completing team-based objectives determines the victor."

General: Broadsword Online: What It Means For UO & DAOC

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 12:55 PM PST

Broadsword Online: What It Means For UO & DAOC

Last week, EA and Mythic announced a partnership agreement with indie studio Broadsword Online Gaming to take over the development side of both Ultima Online and Dark Age of Camelot. We caught up with the team to find out what that means for two of the genre's most beloved titles.

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