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WildStar: Launch Slated for June 3rd, Preorder Date Announced

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 06:26 PM PDT

Launch Slated for June 3rd, Preorder Date Announced

Carbine Studios has announced that its highly anticipated title, WildStar, will officially hit retail release on June 3, 2014. Preorders will begin on March 19th with the Standard Edition running $59.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition running $74.99. Each edition of the game includes 30-days of game time and several perks.

WildStar: Raids - Big is a Theme

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 06:59 PM PDT

Raids - Big is a Theme

Raiding in WildStar is all-out, taking the game's splashy look and large scale into consideration all the way. Big is a theme for the game, and those who love to raid and constantly improving their gear will find much to dive into when the game launches. We were treated to a presentation about the game's raids, which will fall into both the 20-man and 40-man varieties.

WildStar: Warplots - You Got Your Raids in My PvP

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 07:09 PM PDT

Warplots - You Got Your Raids in My PvP

Warplots are WildStar's late-game PvP centerpiece. They are highly customizable 40 vs. 40 battles taking place in massive settings. Each faction gets its own side to deck out with a system similar to the way housing works in the game. Build, set into place, add some guards, lay some traps, throw in a raid boss, and a superweapon, and let the other side in for the goal of mass amounts of enemy slaughter. It won't be easy since the other side also has it out for you too.

WildStar: PvP - Gear, ELO, & The Thrill of Competition

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 07:23 PM PDT

PvP - Gear, ELO, & The Thrill of Competition

WildStar's PvP is just like the rest of the game - it's fast, it's furious, and it's on a grand scale. For those looking forward to the action combat, the use of constant movement, and the telegraph system to add strategy, there are many ways to satisfy your urge to take down some dirty Dominion or Exile scum, depending upon your own loyalties.

Black Desert: How to Join the Second Closed Beta Event

Posted: 12 Mar 2014 06:53 AM PDT

How to Join the Second Closed Beta Event

The good folks at Steparu.com have published a handy "how to" guide for players interested in joining the second Korean closed beta event for the hotly anticipated title, Black Desert. Black Desert's second beta is scheduled to begin on April 4th and, to celebrate, there is a new teaser page to check out.

Dragon Nest: EU Players to Celebrate DN's First Birthday

Posted: 12 Mar 2014 06:49 AM PDT

EU Players to Celebrate DN

Shanda Games has a metric ton of activities for Dragon Nest EU players as the game's first birthday nears. The birthday celebration is expected to run from March 12th through April 9th and will feature special birthday events and prizes. In addition, the next big content expansion is set to hit live service during the festival.

Legend of Silkroad: First Closed Beta Ends, Second Scheduled for April

Posted: 12 Mar 2014 06:44 AM PDT

First Closed Beta Ends, Second Scheduled for April

JC Planet has sent word that the first beta event for Legend of Silkroad has ended on a successful note. With input from players, the second beta event will kick off sometime in April.

Heroes of the Storm: Starcraft's Tychus Spotted in New Trailer

Posted: 12 Mar 2014 04:09 AM PDT

Starcraft

The latest hero to be spotlighted by the Heroes of the Storm team is none other than Starcraft's ultra tough guy, Tychus. The team has put together a terrific video to showcase Tychus's many talents and the specializations he will bring to the game. Check it out!

Defiance: Gunslinger Trials DLC Released

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 06:17 PM PDT

Gunslinger Trials DLC Released

Defiance players will want to check out the new Gunslinger Trials DLC that brings a boatload of story into the game. Gunslinger Trials is free for Season Pass holders and does expand the game for all players in the form of arenas, coop game play and a better scoring system. For non-Season Pass holders, the Gunslinger Trials DLC retails for $9.99.

Eden Eternal: New Dungeons, Features & More Await Players

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 06:12 PM PDT

New Dungeons, Features & More Await Players

Eden Eternal is now packed with more MMO goodness for players in the form of new dungeons, a level cap increase, improved features and much more. There are new level 80 dungeons and an updated crafting system for players to explore in the first major update since the Reawakening patch.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: Now Live in North America

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 05:36 PM PDT

Now Live in North America

Blizzard's TCG, Hearthstone, has now officially hit retail release in North America. The game has been patched for release. Along with the news of the release, Blizzard also announced the World of Warcraft Hearthsteed for players who win three matches in the game.

WildStar: Welcome to Whitevale

Posted: 09 Mar 2014 06:32 PM PDT

Welcome to Whitevale

Fresh from conquering Auroria in the name of the Dominion, Gareth Harmer moves further into WildStar. As the first contested zone, Whitevale offers up a number of conflicts, in more ways than you'd expect.

Diablo 3: The Crusader Shines in New Video

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 11:48 AM PDT

The Crusader Shines in New Video

Blizzard has unleashed a new video to show off the new Crusader class that will arrive with the Diablo III expansion, Reaper of Souls. The video gives viewers insight into the lore behind the class as well as features some awesome in-game footage of the Crusader in action. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Delayed to February 2015

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 11:42 AM PDT

Delayed to February 2015

CD ProjektRED has published an open letter to fans of the Witcher series to let them know that the final game in the trilogy, Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will be delayed until February 2015. The letter indicates that the team felt that the few extra months will allow them to "achieve the quality that will satisfy" them.

General: Trion Announces Glyph Digital Games Platform

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 11:37 AM PDT

Trion Announces Glyph Digital Games Platform

Trion Worlds has announced a new digital games platform that will offer users all Trion games as well as "hand picked" games from developers around the world. Called "Glyph", the new software is a lightweight platform and will make it easier for players to find high quality games to try out.

Elder Scrolls Online: A Responsive Road Towards Launch

Posted: 09 Mar 2014 06:26 PM PDT

A Responsive Road Towards Launch

With the Elder Scrolls Online launch less than a month away now, there's no doubt the Zenimax team is burning the midnight oil on getting the game out the door and fully polished. Yet, with several key items of beta feedback from the testers emerging over the past few weeks, the team is still focusing on addressing these pre-launch. That responsiveness is reassuring, and it's bringing us back to some of the greater purpose of beta testing.

Elder Scrolls Online: Beta Weekend Key Giveaway!

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 10:25 AM PDT

Beta Weekend Key Giveaway!

MMORPG.com and Zenimax Online Studios have partnered to give away beta keys for this upcoming weekend's beta event for The Elder Scrolls Online. Grab a key now while supplies last! The beta event will run from Friday, Mar 14, 12:00pm ET - Mar 16, 11:59pm ET.

WildStar: RUMOR: Release Day on June 3rd?

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 10:22 AM PDT

RUMOR: Release Day on June 3rd?

From the unconfirmed rumors file: According to a post on the WildStar Reddit, the game will be hitting preorder status soon in preparation for a June 3rd launch. Again, this in unconfirmed.

EverQuest: Happy 15th Anniversary Norrath - EQ Updates

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 10:15 AM PDT

Happy 15th Anniversary Norrath - EQ Updates

Yesterday, we were fortunate enough to catch up with some of the key players in the EverQuest franchise team at SOE. EverQuest is nearing its 15th anniversary this week on March 16th, and each of the EQ games in the pantheon have something happening to celebrate. We met with Dave Georgeson, Thom Terrazas, Holly Longdale, and Terry Michaels to chat briefly about what each game has in the works for the coming weeks.

Neverwinter: Faction Action Coming in Icewind Dale Module

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 09:48 AM PDT

Faction Action Coming in Icewind Dale Module

When Module 3: Icewind Dale hits Neverwinter servers, players will stop being mere adventurers and become mercenaries by having to choose from either the Ten-Towners or Arcane Brotherhood faction. A new blog post lays out a few details about how that will work.

Age of Wushu: Tempest of Strife Content Expansion Announced

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 09:44 AM PDT

Tempest of Strife Content Expansion Announced

Snail Games has announced the latest content expansion for Age of Wushu. Called "Tempest of Strife", the new content will feature weather effects and six brand new Sects. Tempest of Strife is expected to launch into the game later this spring.

General: Can So Many F2P Gamers Really Be Wrong?

Posted: 09 Mar 2014 06:18 PM PDT

Can So Many F2P Gamers Really Be Wrong?

If there's a truly accurate figure available for the total number of people who currently play F2P MMOGs, I'd love to know what it is. That said, it seems pretty safe to think it's in the tens of millions. Indeed, even higher isn't out of the question. So, whenever I see yet another statement to the effect that (almost) every offering in the entire category is bad, I can't help but ask whether their players agree. Invariably, my answer is that they don't.

General: Citadel Studios Brings Ultima, DAOC & WAR Vets Together

Posted: 11 Mar 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Citadel Studios Brings Ultima, DAOC & WAR Vets Together

Citadel Studios is a new venture founded by several veteran game developers with backgrounds in MMOs including Dark Age of Camelot, Ultima Online and Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Citadel is promising innovation and a loud community voice in the development of their first next-gen sandbox title.
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