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Elder Scrolls Online: Brian Wheeler Talks PvP and 'Darkness Falls'

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:37 PM PST

Brian Wheeler Talks PvP and

We recently caught up with Elder Scrolls Online lead PvP designer Brian Wheeler to discuss all things PvP and Alliance War in ESO, including the possibility of adding a 'Darkness Falls' type space to Cyrodiil.

WildStar: It'll Be Worth Being Here at 9:00 Pacific / Noon Eastern

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 06:09 AM PST

It

Keep your page set right here to MMORPG.com! We're not going to reveal why it is that being here at 9:00 a.m. Pacific / 12:00 p.m. Eastern is worth your while, but it will be if you're a fan of WildStar! You'll have to take it on faith that what Carbine Studios has in store will be well-worth your time and effort, though this special give away is totally first-come, first-served so BE HERE!.

Guild Wars 2: Escape from Lion’s Arch Goes Live Later Today

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:23 AM PST

Escape from Lion

Guild Wars 2 heroes can log into the game later today to find out what Escape from Lion's Arch is all about and the possible implications of an attack on the venerable city of Lion's Arch. In the latest update, Scarlet Briar has set her sights on one of Tyria's iconic locations. All will be revealed in this latest GW2 update that is heavily focused on story.

WildStar: Adventures DevSpeak Released

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 10:28 AM PST

Adventures DevSpeak Released

Carbine Studios has taken the lid off the new WildStar feature called "Adventures". Adventures, according to the video, are five person simulations that take place in alternate versions of zones you have already played in. They even liken Adventures to a "choose your own adventure" dungeon in the open world where literally anything can happen. Check out the DevSpeak Video Diary to find out more before leaving us your thoughts in the comments.

WildStar: Adventure Is In There!

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 02:22 PM PST

Adventure Is In There!

We've heard a lot about WildStar's 'choose your journey' Adventures recently, but never had the chance to dive in and take a closer look. That's now changed, with Senior Content Designer Matt Tobiasson taking me on a guided tour through one of the option-laden scenarios. Would it feel like a run-of-the-mill dungeon, or had Carbine managed to add something new to the mix? Find out, as I enter Riot In the Void.

General: Therian Saga English Language Beta Begins Today

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:53 AM PST

Therian Saga English Language Beta Begins Today

Virtys Studio is bringing its popular French-language MMO, Therian Saga, to English language speakers. The open beta of the English language version begins today. Therian Saga is a game that has been developed by a group of five "super fans" of RPGs and is a fully-featured MMO.

General: Windborne Early Access Begins

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 05:31 PM PST

Windborne Early Access Begins

Hidden Path Entertainment has announced that the early access program for Windborne has officially kicked off on the Steam gaming platform. Players can expect big changes from the alpha test for Windborne and will now have access to quests, hidden treasures, recipes, artifacts, explore islands and more.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Grab a Copy for -50% on Steam

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 05:05 AM PST

Grab a Copy for -50% on Steam

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has joined Steam. To celebrate the occasion, new players can grab a copy of the game for fifty percent off, $14.99 for the standard edition, $24.99 for the collector's edition. The price also includes thirty days of game time.

Final Fantasy XI: Big Update Fuels Ten Year Old Game

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 05:26 PM PST

Big Update Fuels Ten Year Old Game

Square Enix isn't finished with Final Fantasy XI, at least according to the huge update just released. The patch includes tons of new content in the form of quests, missions, a completely new zone, recipes and much more. Some 'nuts and bolts' changes that are sure to please players are things such as the amount of lost XP for being knocked out has been reduled, taxes on bazaars have been abolished and listing fees for items on the Auction House have been lowered.

Wakfu: Crafting Overhaul in the Planning Stages

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 05:17 PM PST

Crafting Overhaul in the Planning Stages

The Wakfu site has been updated with a blog of interest to crafters. According to the post, the development team has been planning to "dust up" the crafting system in the game and has a number of concept thoughts to bring that to fruition in the near future. One of the most significant changes will see players become "entrepreneurs" and gain control over materials, tools, workers, contracts, and more.

Black Gold Online: Geomancer Class Revealed

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 02:29 AM PST

Geomancer Class Revealed

The latest player class for Black Gold Online has been revealed on the official site. Geomancers are a healing class that can also specialize in long-distance damage, though are weak in melee range. The new class is a support class that wears light armor.

Fallen Earth: Login Server Shut Down Due to DDoS Attack

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 01:05 AM PST

Login Server Shut Down Due to DDoS Attack

The Fallen Earth team has taken to Twitter to let players and fans know that the login server has been shut down due to a series of DDoS attacks. No further information has been released or any indication that servers are back up at this point. We'll keep you posted as the story develops.

Elder Scrolls Online: Why ESO’s ‘Slower’ Pacing Leaves Me Optimistic

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 03:58 PM PST

Why ESO

MMOs have evolved in many ways, but sometimes players want to sit down and enjoy a good multi-course meal spiced with good conversation, music, a couple of drinks, and spending time with one another over a quick fast food stop. Leveling speed is a topic for debate, and it's been brought up as both a positive and a negative aspect from the press impressions for The Elder Scrolls Online.

Elder Scrolls Online: The Best & Worst Things About ESO

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 03:38 PM PST

The Best & Worst Things About ESO

If you've turned on a computer in the last week, you've probably heard the news: Zenimax is finally pulling back the veil on Elder Scrolls Online. Beginning with the lifting of the press NDA last week and now the total opening of the floodgates, MMORPG has been on the cutting edge every step of the way. I have remained silent, a member of the weekend betas and an occasional visitor to the 24/7 internal test, still bound to NDA. That time has come.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen: Post-KickStarter Plans Revealed

Posted: 17 Feb 2014 09:34 AM PST

Post-KickStarter Plans Revealed

With only five days to go in the Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Kickstarter campaign, and with nearly 50% of funding yet to be raised, the team has laid out the details for the post-crowd sourcing effort. Most notably, the team plans to continue crowd funding via the game's own site, whether or not KS is successful. The post also lays out the first details of a three-tiered subscription plan.

Guild Wars 2: Is the Destruction of Lion’s Arch Imminent?

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 03:30 PM PST

Is the Destruction of Lion

Tyria has gone through some changes during the Guild Wars 2 Living Story. The players in Guild Wars 2 have been waiting for the Living Story to have a major impact on Tyria. They've fought off new armies, elected political officials, and hunted Scarlet. Now all the pieces are about to come together, and the end result may be more than we bargained for!

ArcheAge: Is the Sand Leaving the Box?

Posted: 16 Feb 2014 03:22 PM PST

Is the Sand Leaving the Box?

XL Games has been calling their MMORPG title ArcheAge a sandpark for quite a while now, a mixture of a themepark and a sandbox game. One would assume it's certainly a sandpark game. You've got trading along the vast seas, 120 different class combinations, castle sieging, housing, and more allowing for players to really leave their impact on the world. But wait a second, let's take a look at a recent update to the Korean version that has some people not quite so happy!
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