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General: Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns DLC Released

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 08:16 AM PDT

Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns DLC Released

Square Enix has announced that the Legends DLC has been released for Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns. The DLC features various clothing, weapon and shield skins ranging from $2.99-$9.99.

Star Trek Online: Mac Users Invited to Seek Out New Life & New Civilizations

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 07:57 AM PDT

Mac Users Invited to Seek Out New Life & New Civilizations

The Mac client for Star Trek Online is now live thanks to a partnership between Perfect World Entertainment, TransGaming and Cryptic Studios. The game client is available for download on the official STO site.

Elder Scrolls Online: No Reinstall of Client After Final Beta Event

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 07:52 AM PDT

No Reinstall of Client After Final Beta Event

According to a pair of Twitter posts from the Elder Scrolls Online team, beta players will not have to reinstall the game client after the final large-scale beta event.

World of Tanks: Map Madness Campaign to Kick Off for XB360 Users

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 07:46 AM PDT

Map Madness Campaign to Kick Off for XB360 Users

Wargaming has announced a new Map Madness campaign for XBox 360 players of World of Tanks that will run from March 18th-24th. During the limited time event, players attempt to unlock three new maps by doing what they do best: Destroying enemy tanks.

The Secret World: Why Don't More People Play TSW?

Posted: 09 Mar 2014 06:09 PM PDT

Why Don

Go to any forums for MMOs and you will eventually find people bemoaning the fact that every MMO out there is the same. Maybe they use words like "WoW clone" or "copycat" but the idea is always the same, there just isn't enough variety in MMOs. And yes, the industry is filled with one fantasy game after another. But there are other games that get over looked. Whenever I see someone complaining all MMOs are the same I ask them, "What about The Secret World?"

General: Extra Credits: All Things MMO Playlist

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 06:07 AM PDT

Extra Credits: All Things MMO Playlist

The Extra Credits team has put together a terrific and very entertaining series of videos to examine every little detail about the MMO genre from a theoretical and design perspective. One of the most interesting videos centers around Quest Design. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments before heading to YouTube to check out the entire Extra Credits playlist.

League of Angels: Pair of New Celebrations Enter Game

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 05:56 AM PDT

Pair of New Celebrations Enter Game

League of Angels players will have two new activities in which to participate in the game with the arrival of both a St. Patrick's Day fete and a party in honor of the game's 100th day post-launch. Players will be able to purchase a leprechaun costume from a special in-game vendor.

Archeblade: Steam Launch Date for April

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 05:38 AM PDT

Steam Launch Date for April

Codebrush Games has announced that ArcheBlade will be coming to Steam in April. No specific date for April has been set, the team has made numerous bug fixes in addition to balance adjustments, combat system and graphical changes in preparation for launch.

General: Perfect World Revenue Rises on DOTA2 Soft Launch

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 05:23 AM PDT

Perfect World Revenue Rises on DOTA2 Soft Launch

Perfect World Entertainment has released its Quarter 4 2013 financial statements and, according to a report at GamesIndustry.biz, revenue rose 11% over the same time period the preceding year. Much of the increase in revenue came from the soft launch of DOTA2 in China where PWE will be handling the title. In addition, PWE's first mobile title, Return of the Condor Heroes, did very well and contributed significantly to the rise in profits.

World of Warcraft: New Video Details Character Boost Process

Posted: 09 Mar 2014 06:02 PM PDT

New Video Details Character Boost Process

As part of today's earlier announcement that the World of Warcraft expansion, Warlords of Draenor, is now available for preorder, Blizzard has also released a new video that shows exactly how the level 90 boost, available immediately on purchase, will work.

Fallen Earth: March State of the Game Letter Shows Player-Made Town Art

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 04:38 PM PDT

March State of the Game Letter Shows Player-Made Town Art

The Outpost is set to bring something entirely new to Fallen Earth. The March State of the Game letter allows the team behind the town's creation to show off several interesting teaser screens and artwork. According to Marie Croall, the town will be similar to the Citadel, but larger with more robust features.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: New Mount Teased in Developer Blog

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 04:32 PM PDT

New Mount Teased in Developer Blog

The Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn site has been updated with a series of teaser images for a new mount headed into the game with update v2.2. It appears to be a floating platform of some sort using several small, unstable-looking spheres to stay airborne. Check out the image below and the official blog and let us know what you think it is!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: The Quesh Huttball Pit Previewed

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 02:55 PM PDT

The Quesh Huttball Pit Previewed

The latest developer blog has been published on the Star Wars: The Old Republic site. This time, the team takes a look at the forthcoming Quest Huttball Pit that will arrive with Update 2.7 but that can also be played on the PTS currently. The blog details the differences between Quesh's version and the original, rectangular pit.

EverQuest Next: Landmark: Latest Building Blocks Features a Walk on the Runway

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 02:50 PM PDT

Latest Building Blocks Features a Walk on the Runway

The latest in the Building Blocks series of videos from the EverQuest Next: Landmark team has been released. This time, the team shows off various fashions that players can find in the game and the process behind their creation. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments.

Elder Scrolls Online: Spotlight Shines on Crafting

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 02:47 PM PDT

Spotlight Shines on Crafting

The latest Elder Scrolls Online Ask Us Anything centers around crafting. Questions range from crafting stations to crafted item bonuses and more.

Rift: Arbiter & Physician Souls Revealed

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 01:33 PM PDT

Arbiter & Physician Souls Revealed

During a Live Stream event last week, the Rift team revealed two more souls that will be coming into the game soon. Rogues will see the arrival of the healing-specific Physician and Mages will be able to choose the Mage tank Arbiter. As yet, not much is known about these two new souls but Trion has promised to reveal more in the coming days, according to Rift Junkies.

WildStar: Too Much Hand-Holding?

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 12:12 PM PDT

Too Much Hand-Holding?

WildStar doesn't hold your hand... it drags you by every body part in a million different directions and can leave you feeling absolutely torn on what it is you should be doing. My question for Carbine and you all is: does WildStar point the player in too many divergent directions or is more always better in an MMO trying to please so many playstyles?

General: This Week's Live Stream Schedule

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 12:27 PM PDT

This Week

We have published this week's Live Stream schedule for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to find the game and streamer that suits your fancy and join up on the MMORPG.com Live Stream page at the appointed hour.

Dark Souls II: Launch Trailer Released

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 12:14 PM PDT

Launch Trailer Released

Dark Souls II is slated to be released March 14th on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, then on April 25th on PC. To celebrate the imminent release of the game, Namco Bandai has put the official launch day trailer up on YouTube. Check it out to see what you think! Will you be playing Dark Souls II?

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Preorders Begin

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 12:02 PM PDT

Warlords of Draenor Preorders Begin

Blizzard has announced that preorders for World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor have officially kicked off. Players can choose from the Standard ($49.99) or Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99) and will receive in-game bonuses that will be available upon completion of the preorder. The game lists a release as "on or before December 20, 2014".

General: Van Helsing II To Launch on April 17th

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 11:19 AM PDT

Van Helsing II To Launch on April 17th

NeoCore Games has announced that the official launch date for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II as April 17th. In addition, folks can preorder the game and get instant access to the closed beta. Van Helsing II retails for $14.99 on Steam. To celebrate the announcement, the team has released a terrific new video to entice potential players.

Guild Wars 2: An Expansion in 2015?

Posted: 09 Mar 2014 03:41 PM PDT

An Expansion in 2015?

There's going to be a Guild Wars 2 expansion in 2015. How do I know? I read it on the Internet! OK, you need a little more than that to go on. What if I told you (Morpheus voice) the place I read it wasn't some random forum but on the investment brief for NCSoft from a Korean securities firm?

General: RedCentric Compares Our Virtual to Our Real Worlds

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 11:09 AM PDT

RedCentric Compares Our Virtual to Our Real Worlds

RedCentric has an interesting new site for fans of the MMO genre. On it, readers can take a look at comparative stats between three of the biggest MMOs as compared to the real world. The team has gathered information about Second Life, EVE Online and World of Warcraft.

General: World of Magic: Inspired by Harry Potter

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 09:38 AM PDT

World of Magic: Inspired by Harry Potter

Warner Bros. took down a fledgling Harry Potter MMO late last week, a game that had been in development by Bio-Hazard. Today a new site has cropped up called World of Magic that is simply inspired by the iconic series of books. According to a series of posts by developers, the game is nearing alpha testing and all positions have been filled. The team further promises site media updates in the very near future.

General: Massively Multiplayer Mailbag #1 - You Ask, We Answer

Posted: 09 Mar 2014 03:35 PM PDT

Massively Multiplayer Mailbag #1 - You Ask, We Answer

Welcome to the first Massively Multiplayer Mailbag! The way it works is simple: You ask questions about the MMO industry, whether it be about the industry, a certain type of game, or a particular game itself, and I'll give the best answer I can based on the current available facts and observable trends, both past and future. It's like those sports columns where someone asks the columnist if he thinks Player A will hit 40 home runs or Team B will win the Super Bowl.

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