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Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen: Did Pantheon Suffer Kickstarter Burnout?

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 02:57 PM PST

Did Pantheon Suffer Kickstarter Burnout?

Recently the Kickstarter campaign for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen failed to reach their $800,000 goal. Being run by Brad McQuaid, one of the original creators of Everquest many in the community assumed it would easily reach the funding goal. As the 40 day campaign began to wear on, whispers in forums spoke not of what a terrible idea Pantheon was, but that something much more serious was behind the slow growth in funding: Kickstarter fatigue.

General: State of Decay: Lifeline Story Detailed

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:05 AM PST

State of Decay: Lifeline Story Detailed

In a new developer blog post on the State of Decay site, the team gives some insight into the development of the forthcoming Lifeline expansion. The over-arching theme of the expansion is one that will give players opportunities to explore different perspectives and to find interesting new people in the world.

WildStar: Developer Live Stream Event to Spotlight Adventures

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:52 AM PST

Developer Live Stream Event to Spotlight Adventures

Carbine Studios will take to the airwaves this Saturday to bring Twitch.tv viewers a chance to get a first hand look at the just-announced WildStar Adventures feature.

Guild Wars 2: Chinese Model to Mirror Western Model

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:47 AM PST

Chinese Model to Mirror Western Model

China publishing partner KongZhong Corporation and ArenaNet have announced that the Chinese version of Guild Wars 2 will follow the same as in the West. Players will purchase a game box that will finalize their experience with no subscription required. In addition, the game content will be synchronized to its Western counterpart with minor exceptions in the new player experience.

Trials of Ascension: Tech Demo Initiative Fully Funded

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:41 AM PST

Tech Demo Initiative Fully Funded

Forged Chaos has announced that its campaign to raise $20,000 to produce a tech demo and trailer for its upcoming sandbox MMO, Trials of Ascension, has been successfully funded. The goal of the program is for the dev team to create a tech demo and trailer for use in a KickStarter campaign to be announced at a later date.

Tales Runner: Joining Forces with OGPlanet This Spring

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:35 AM PST

Joining Forces with OGPlanet This Spring

OGPlanet has announced that Tales Runner, a racing MMO, will be joining its stable of free to play games when the beta version begins service on March 20th. Interested players are encouraged to head to the OGPlanet Tales Runner site to sign up for beta testing.

EVE Online: 10th Annual Fanfest to Revel in the Future

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 02:28 PM PST

10th Annual Fanfest to Revel in the Future

CCP has revealed the first details about the upcoming Fanfest 2014, a fan gathering where CCP can party with its fans in celebration of EVE Online, EVE Valkyrie and DUST 514. Devs have big plans in store for this year's celebration that is slated to take place from May 1-3, 2014.

EverQuest Next: Landmark: Building Blocks - Grappling Hooks & Multiple Starting Areas

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 02:23 PM PST

Building Blocks - Grappling Hooks & Multiple Starting Areas

As alpha players work their way through the content and building process in Everquest Next: Landmark, they are quickly discovering the power of the grappling hook to build and to travel to heretofore unreachable locations. In the latest Building Blocks video, the EQN:L team shows off a few ways the mighty grappling hook can be used. In addition, the latest EQN Roundtable takes on the question of Multiple Starting Areas. Check out both videos before chatting in the comments.

General: The Future of Online Games - PAX East Panel

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 01:00 PM PST

The Future of Online Games - PAX East Panel

MMORPG.com is happy to bring you our 5th Annual "Future of Online Games Panel" at PAX East this year! On Saturday, April 12th at 6:00pm EST in the Albatross Theater we will host the top talent in online games.

EverEmber Online: Charming Beginnings

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 04:26 AM PST

Charming Beginnings

Out of all the game genres out there, MMOs are probably the least represented in terms of independent game development. Truly, it makes sense. MMOs typically require massive amounts of resources, 24/7 attention, and a deeply dedicated core team of developers. However, sometimes a handful of people are able to find workarounds for issues and create something that they can be proud of for a small, yet active, community - such is the case with EverEmber Online.

Warframe: A Compelling World with Addictive Twitchy Action

Posted: 25 Feb 2014 04:18 PM PST

A Compelling World with Addictive Twitchy Action

Warframe is a third-person free-running shooter developed by Digital Extremes. The game has an excellent pedigree in the shooter genre. There is MMO-style looting, crafting and social mechanics to create a sense of community and progression. We thought it might be time to take a look and see if they are delivering the alien ninja goods.

General: Shadowrun: Dragonfall Released

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 09:18 AM PST

Shadowrun: Dragonfall Released

Harebrained Schemes has announced that the Shadowrun expansion, Dragonfall, has been released. The new campaign takes place in Berlin and features about twelve hours of game play. The pricetag for the expansion comes in at a spiffy $15 but does require the original game to play. Dragonfall is available for Windows, OSX and Linux on Steam and at Good Old Games.

General: Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms Announced for 2014

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 08:53 AM PST

Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms Announced for 2014

bitComposer and Games Farm have announced that Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms will be released in 2014 for PC. The team has revealed a brand new site, a new trailer to show off the game, a developer blog and much more.

World of Tanks: Game Refinements Introduced in New Dev Diary Series

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 08:48 AM PST

Game Refinements Introduced in New Dev Diary Series

Wargaming is starting a new video developer diary series for World of Tanks that lays out forthcoming changes coming to World of Tanks. Among other things, tankers can expect to be able to put those massive machines to good use destroying the environment around them. Check out the video and let us know what you think!

Dark Souls II: Collector's Edition Revealed in New Video

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 08:39 AM PST

Collector

Namco Bandai has taken the wraps off of the Dark Souls II Collector's Edition. Those who purchase the CE can expect to get some Warrior artwork, the game soundtrack, a 12-inch Warrior Knight figurine, a limited edition hard bound art book, and a cloth map. Take a look at each of these in the video below. What do you think?

Albion Online: Classless System Revealed in New Video Diary

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 05:15 AM PST

Classless System Revealed in New Video Diary

Albion Online devs have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring the latest video developer blog to our readers in a world-first exclusive. The classless system embodies the motto "you are what you wear". Players can choose traditional classes but also can experiment with combinations such as heavy armor with a staff and spellbook and many others. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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