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League of Angels: Official Release Date Arrives

Posted: 14 Feb 2014 04:27 AM PST

Official Release Date Arrives

R2 Games has announced that League of Angels is now in full retail release after the completion of a successful open beta run that saw over 200,000 players take part. Players can expect new angels, the Marriage System, ranks and a more stable gaming experience with the official launch.

Shroud of the Avatar: Release 3 to Feature Multiplayer

Posted: 14 Feb 2014 12:33 AM PST

Release 3 to Feature Multiplayer

Shroud of the Avatar backers are eagerly awaiting the game's Release 3 iteration. Set to release on February 20th, Release 3 will feature multiplayer, something the developers call a "giant leap forward in technological complexity". The client is available for download to give devs a head start by testing the servers on Friday, February 14th from 2-3 pm CST (3-4 pm EST / 12-1 pm PST).

EverQuest Next: Landmark: The Road Map: What & Why

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 04:57 PM PST

The Road Map: What & Why

Sony Online Entertainment has published the EverQuest Next: Landmark road map. The road map lays out in extensive detail what the team has plans to add to the game over the Phase 1, Phase 2 and beyond. More importantly, the team wants players to know why various systems and features are being implemented and the reasons behind the timing of their release.

Pirate101: Hoodoo Bundle Now in Stores

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 02:55 PM PST

Hoodoo Bundle Now in Stores

Pirate101 fans looking to get their hands on a Ghostly Galleon will want to head to their local Walmart to grab one of the Hoodoo Bundles that are now available. For $29, the bundle includes the ship, a pet, a battle standard and a month's membership or 5000 Crowns.

General: NCSoft Game Profits Exceed Expectations

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 02:51 PM PST

NCSoft Game Profits Exceed Expectations

NCSoft has published its Q4 2013 financial results that show overall growth, with Guild Wars 2 exceeding expectations by generating $115.9M over the course of 2013. Lineage continued its growth in the Korean market and revenue surged after the release of Blade & Soul in China.

Mabinogi: Romantic Doki-Doki Island Arrives

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 12:46 PM PST

Romantic Doki-Doki Island Arrives

Mabinogi players will want to check out what is described by devs as being "romantic Doki-Doki island". The island offers quests, relaxing beachfront locations, mini-games and an event called "Seize the Skies".

Dungeons & Dragons Online: The Legendary Halls Preview

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 05:11 AM PST

The Legendary Halls Preview

The 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons is just around the corner and Turbine's Dungeons & Dragons Online is celebrating with Update 21: The Legendary Halls. They will be adding two huge new wilderness areas, two very challenging raids, and updates to epic destinies and in game collectible cards that offer prizes. Read on for a full preview from our dev tour with the Turbine team earlier this week.

The West: The Hunt for Hearts Begins

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 10:31 AM PST

The Hunt for Hearts Begins

The West players have a new Valentine's Day event to participate in. From February 13th to March 2nd, players collect hearts in an effort to earn enough to unlock ever-increasingly expensive rewards that can lead to item sets and more.

Requiem: Memento Mori: Warpportal Takes Over Development, Announces Huge Update

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 10:20 AM PST

Warpportal Takes Over Development, Announces Huge Update

Warpportal has announced that it has secured development rights for Requiem: Memento Mori. To power the announcement, the team also revealed a brand new logo and laid out the details for a huge content update called "Rise of the Reaver". Rise of the Reaver will be fully revealed during a live Twitch.tv broadcast on Friday, February 14th at 4:00 pm PST (7:00 pm EST).

Pathfinder Online: We Want to Under Promise and Over Deliver

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 04:51 PM PST

We Want to Under Promise and Over Deliver

"Under promise and over deliver," is what Ryan Dancey, the CEO of Goblin Works, is looking to do with his studio's upcoming project Pathfinder Online. Last Monday Ryan joined me for a live interview on our MMORPG.com stream channel to tell us more about Pathfinder Online.

ArcheAge: The Road to Open Beta Begins February 14th in Russia

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 09:43 AM PST

The Road to Open Beta Begins February 14th in Russia

The ArcheAge Mail.ru site has been updated with the timeline to open beta. Beginning with preliminary character creation on Friday, February 14th, then on to early access for game owners on Sunday, February 16th, the open beta for all kicks off on Saturday, February 22nd.

WildStar: A Signal of the Final Stages of Development?

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 04:08 PM PST

A Signal of the Final Stages of Development?

In less than a month, WildStar's beta has been patched with two huge content updates. Now that the level cap raised to 50 and endgame opened for testing, Winter Beta 3 could be the most interesting patch so far. Gareth Harmer goes over the details, and explains why a launch announcement can't be far off.

Aura Kingdom: New Class Included in First Content Update

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 07:58 AM PST

New Class Included in First Content Update

Aeria Games has announced the deployment of the first major content update to Aura Kingdom. The new content brings a host of new features on board, including the arrival of the Brawler class. With the addition of the Brawler, players now have a total of nine potential classes to play.

Stronghold Kingdoms: New Game World Greets 200k Monthly Users

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 07:52 AM PST

New Game World Greets 200k Monthly Users

Firefly Studios has announced that Stronghold Kingdoms has reached the 200,000 monthly users milestone. In addition, the Europe game world has launched with over thirty different medieval countries vying against one another in RTS PvP mayhem.

EverQuest Next: Smedley, the Sandbox, and Online Society

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 03:58 PM PST

Smedley, the Sandbox, and Online Society

I was planning on writing an article relating to what I've been able to do in the game, but a recent blog post by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) president John Smedley just made me throw out my plans and focus on it. Smedley discussed SOE's vision of the sandbox, and why the sandbox model of MMORPGs is looking like the way forward for the industry. It's a great look at why Everquest Next made a shift in its development cycle to become a sandbox MMORPG (or two).
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