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Infinite Crisis: Open Beta to Kick Off on March 14th

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 06:47 AM PST

Open Beta to Kick Off on March 14th

Turbine has announced that its forthcoming MOBA, Infinite Crisis, will be headed to open beta beginning Friday, March 14th. As part of the celebration that open beta brings, the team will also release three brand new playable characters: Mecha Superman, Green Arrow and Aquaman.

Black Gold Online: Conjurers Revealed - Power From Beyond the Grave

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 06:07 AM PST

Conjurers Revealed - Power From Beyond the Grave

The latest playable class for Black Gold Online has been revealed. This time the Conjurer takes center stage, a master at manipulating powers from beyond the grave. Conjurers are the ultimate support class, rarely able to maintain attacks alone, but bring a host of talents to the party.

WildStar: Stepping Out From the Shadow

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 03:58 PM PST

Stepping Out From the Shadow

Ever since the world first saw WildStar, people have been comparing it to World of Warcraft. But are such comparisons fair? In this week's column, Gareth Harmer asks if the similarities could be a boon or drawback for Carbine's upcoming MMO.

General: ProSiebenSat.1 Games Acquires Aeria Games Europe

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 04:10 AM PST

ProSiebenSat.1 Games Acquires Aeria Games Europe

In a strategic move that will grant worldwide licenses to all currently held titles, ProSiebenSat.1 Games has purchased Aeria Games Europe. The buyout more than doubles ProSiebenSat.1 Games' player pool and stable of MMOs. Titles include Dynasty Warriors Online, Shaiya, Last Chaos, Shin Megami Tensei, and Grand Fantasia.

WildStar: Latest WS Wednesday Reveals New UI

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 03:35 PM PST

Latest WS Wednesday Reveals New UI

Responding to player feedback from the current closed beta for WildStar, developers have revealed a brand new user interface for the game via the WildStar Wednesday series. The post details the reasons behind the change including the improved display and an improved combat experience. Lastly, the UI will be customizable, allowing players to turn components on and off according to their specific aesthetic tastes.

General: Rise of Mana Set to Hit iOS in Japan Soon

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 03:30 PM PST

Rise of Mana Set to Hit iOS in Japan Soon

Square Enix has announced that it will be reviving the old Super Nintendo series, Secret of Mana, with a new mobile RPG called "Rise of Mana". According to Wired.com, Rise of Mana will hit iOS devices in Japan soon and for Android devices sometime after that.

General: Motiga's Rick Lambright Introduces Himself

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 03:25 PM PST

Motiga

The Motiga site has been updated with a new blog post. The current series of posts are introductory in nature with staff introducing themselves to the community. In the latest post, Rick Lambright, co-founder of Motiga, introduces himself.

General: Grim Dawn: Act II - Old Arkovia Added

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 12:13 PM PST

Grim Dawn: Act II - Old Arkovia Added

As early access for Crate's Grim Dawn continues, the team is continually making improvements to the game. In addition, a second act has been added. Called "Old Arkovia", the new content adds ten hours of game play, a dungeon, two new ways to blast through rock, tons of new monsters and bosses and more.

World of WarPlanes: Extreme Fans Makes WoWP Logo in the Sky

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 12:08 PM PST

Extreme Fans Makes WoWP Logo in the Sky

Extreme sports skydivers with a passion for World of WarPlanes took to the air recently to create the WoWP logo in the skies above Russia. The event was filed and is available for you to check out. All we can say is "Wow!"

PlanetSide 2: Amerish & Mission Updates with Tramell Ray Isaac

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 12:37 AM PST

Amerish & Mission Updates with Tramell Ray Isaac

We recently had a chance to catch up with PlanetSide 2 art director Tramell Ray Isaac to discuss all of the awesome things coming to PlanetSide 2 this month.

Elder Scrolls Online: Examining the Economy in ESO

Posted: 25 Feb 2014 03:49 PM PST

Examining the Economy in ESO

The Elder Scrolls Online will not launch with a feature that some MMORPG players almost take for granted now - an auction house. Instead, ESO will feature a system where individuals are on their own, as well as an economy intricately tied into the game's guild system. This way of handling the player economy has multiple implications for ESO's features and seems intended to encourage players to actually talk to one another in some ways. Will it be a success?

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Ready to Celebrate Eight Big Years

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 08:59 AM PST

Ready to Celebrate Eight Big Years

Athena Peters has published the latest Dungeons & Dragons Online producer's letter and opens it with the announcement of the game's 8th anniversary and what the team has in store for the future.

Lord of the Rings Online: Producer's Letter Hints at North Downs Overhaul

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 08:57 AM PST

Producer

The latest Lord of the Rings Online producer's letter has been published. In it, Aaron Campbell talks about what is coming in the next update, most notably a revamp of the North Downs area, among other things.

General: Game On | Brad McQuaid on the Future of Pantheon

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 08:49 AM PST

Game On | Brad McQuaid on the Future of Pantheon

Welcome back to Game On: Epic Slant Press Edition! This week we're honored to be joined by Brad McQuaid, the Chief Creative Officer for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen and Founder of Visionary Realms studios! You may also know him as one of the original creators of EverQuest and Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Following the conclusion of the game's Kickstarter, we sit down to talk about what happened, where the game is at, and what's in store for the future.

League of Angels: Free Gift Key For 50,000 Gold!

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 08:45 AM PST

Free Gift Key For 50,000 Gold!

MMORPG.com and NGames have partnered to bring our community free gift keys for League of Angels! Get your gift key and get 50,000 free gold in game now!

General: 5 Reasons You Should Play Warriors in MMOs

Posted: 25 Feb 2014 03:41 PM PST

5 Reasons You Should Play Warriors in MMOs

Over the years players have had to make the important decision of which class to play the first time they boot up a new MMO. For some this decision requires weeks, or even months of research. Some just pick what's hot on the forums, and others have a harder time trying to name their characters. But let me tell you that you should just roll a Warrior. Always roll Warrior!
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