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General: Extra Credits: Doing Free to Play Wrong

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 08:16 AM PDT

Extra Credits: Doing Free to Play Wrong

The Extra Credits team has posted its latest video that discusses one of gaming's hottest topics: The free to play movement. "Free to Play or F2P games often earn criticism for putting profits ahead of good game design. Pay walls and pay to win monetization strategies corrupt the experience for all players, whether they spend money or not, and cost these games not only their quality but also their conversion rates over time."

WildStar: The Final Patch?

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 06:54 AM PDT

The Final Patch?

With the latest set of notes released, could this be WildStar's last big patch before launch? Gareth Harmer sifts through the details.

General: H1Z1 Trademarked by Sony, Set to Be Revealed Today

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 08:04 AM PDT

H1Z1 Trademarked by Sony, Set to Be Revealed Today

As pointed out by our users, Sony Online Entertainment has trademarked the site and name "H1Z1", a possible nod at the earlier news that SOE was working on a zombie-themed MMO. According to a Twitter post by SOE's CEO John Smedley, the game will be revealed today at 5:00 pm PST (8:00 pm EST) and that folks will be able to play it "fully" in the very near future.

Borderlands 2: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Announced

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 07:35 AM PDT

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Announced

2k's blog has been updated with an announcement that a new Borderlands game is in the works. Called "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel", the game bridges the gap between the original game and Borderlands 2. Characters will play alongside Handsome Jack and bear witness to his catastrophic personality shift prior to Borderlands 2.

General: Warhammer 40k: Carnage Announced

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 07:29 AM PDT

Warhammer 40k: Carnage Announced

Fans of the Warhammer 40,000 IP will be happy to hear that a mobile game based on the iconic property is in the works. Called "Warhammer 40k: Carnage", the game is in development by Roadhouse Interactive and is expected to launch in May.

Diablo 3: I’m Glad I Waited for the Expansion

Posted: 07 Apr 2014 05:24 PM PDT

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Having a ton of games to play is certainly a boon, but it usually means that I'm late to the party on the newest gaming hotness (unless that hotness is an Elder Scrolls game). In the case of Diablo 3, I'm actually kind of glad that I missed the boat on launch and waited until the Reaper of Souls release, because I skipped past the whole RMT Auction House and loot kerfuffle and am now enjoying a super polished and fun Blizzard game.

EverQuest: Plane of War & Player Designed Missions Enter Game

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 06:33 AM PDT

Plane of War & Player Designed Missions Enter Game

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that the long-awaited Plane of War, originally scheduled to be in the game a decade ago, has finally made its debut in EverQuest. In addition, player-designed missions have also been released in the latest game update.

Continent of the Ninth Seal: Players Benefit During Webzen's 5th Anniversary

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 06:09 AM PDT

Players Benefit During Webzen

Webzen is celebrating its game portal's fifth anniversary with big bonuses for Continent of the Ninth Seal players. During the celebration, players will be able to secure a code to give them an instant level 50 character after reaching level 20 with a new character. Players will also be able to participate in several in-game events.

Black Gold Online: New Version Announced in Preparation for Beta

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 06:00 AM PDT

New Version Announced in Preparation for Beta

The Black Gold Online team has announced that a brand new, much improved game version will be released in preparation for the upcoming beta. The update features upgraded graphics, a new UI, improved game features and more.

Black Desert: Overhauled Combat System Shines in New Gameplay Video

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 05:53 AM PDT

Overhauled Combat System Shines in New Gameplay Video

The second amazing Black Desert video has been released from the game's second closed beta phase. This time, combat takes center stage and players are treated to a look at the overhauled combat mechanics. Let us know what you think!

ArcheAge: Alpha Invites On the Way

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 05:48 AM PDT

Alpha Invites On the Way

According to MMORPG.com tipster, wnxsnowtiger, alpha invites for Trion's ArcheAge have been sent out. The invitations provide links and basic information for downloading the client to get started. Trion's new Glyph game platform will be required.

ArcheAge: Feature Preview - Housing & Farms

Posted: 07 Apr 2014 06:14 PM PDT

Feature Preview - Housing & Farms

In addition to today's posting of the prelude to the ArcheAge game lore, Trion has also published a brand new 'feature preview' that deals with housing and farms. The article gives players a look at the types of property available, gives players tips on how to secure the plot of land they want along with attendant costs, and the construction of one's dream home.

Dragon Age: Inquisition: Bioware Set to Talk Dragon Age & Mass Effect at PAX East

Posted: 07 Apr 2014 05:17 PM PDT

Bioware Set to Talk Dragon Age & Mass Effect at PAX East

Bioware has published their annual "base camp" schedule for this year's PAX East convention to be held later this week. The Bioware team has plans to run panels on both Dragon Age: Inquisition and Mass Effect, as well as give fans a chance at scoring autographs of their favorite BW developers.

World of Warcraft: Female Draenei Revealed

Posted: 07 Apr 2014 05:01 PM PDT

Female Draenei Revealed

The much-beloved female Draenei is the latest Artcraft subject on the official World of Warcraft community site. The blog post, written by Senior Art Director Chris Robinson shows off screens of the new character model and offers some early insight into the design process.

WildStar: Huge Beta Patch Brings New UI, Higher Difficulty Encounters

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 04:51 PM PDT

Huge Beta Patch Brings New UI, Higher Difficulty Encounters

As the latest entry in the Week of Enormous Patches, the WildStar forum has been updated with the latest and largest patch to be deployed during beta testing. Among the highlights are more difficult creature encounters in the world, a PvP gear balance check and a completely overhauled and revamped user interface.

The Secret World: Mankini-gate Explained

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 04:43 PM PDT

Mankini-gate Explained

The Secret World's Joel Bylos has taken to the official game forums to participate in a thread with specific regard to last week's April Fool's Joke where a "mankini" was being sold in the in-game shop. The mankini, a poke at gender equality and revealing outfits, created a veritable storm of indignation when the item was not only removed from the in-game shop, but also from players who had purchased it. In the letter, Bylos goes over the timeline of the issue and offers a word of apology.

General: Star Trek Timelines Announced

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 03:33 PM PDT

Star Trek Timelines Announced

Disruptor Beam has announced that it is currently developing a new strategic RPG game called Star Trek Timelines. The game will see players build their ultimate ship and crew alongside iconic Star Trek characters from throughout the game's rich lore history.

ArcheAge: New Lore Series Debuts on AA Forums

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 03:29 PM PDT

New Lore Series Debuts on AA Forums

Scapes has posted a nifty piece of news on the Trion ArcheAge forums. The team is embarking on a series of lore pieces to give fans and potential players a look at the story behind the game. As of today, a four-part prologue is available to read.

Villagers and Heroes: Heading to Steam for an April 17th Launch

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 03:24 PM PDT

Heading to Steam for an April 17th Launch

Villagers and Heroes, a unique indie sandbox MMO with player-created towns and much more, is officially heading to Steam according a press release from Mad Otter Games. The game has been given an April 17th release date and the Steam version will include new maps, new quests and adventure modes and much more.

Destiny: New Screens Show Beauty & Terror in Deep Space

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 03:18 PM PDT

New Screens Show Beauty & Terror in Deep Space

Bungie, quiet of late, has released five new screenshots to show both the beauty and the terror of deep space. The screens show locations and monsters players may encounter in their journey through the forthcoming MMO. Check them out and let us know what you think!

Infinite Crisis: All Champions Unlocked to Celebrate PAX East

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 03:09 PM PDT

All Champions Unlocked to Celebrate PAX East

To celebrate this week's PAX East convention, the Infinite Crisis team has announced that all of the game's heroes will be unlocked for the week. Also, the team let us know that all mods, augments and stolen powers will be -50% off in the game's store.

Ghost Recon: Phantoms: The Journey Part 3: Vision of a Future Battlefield

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 03:03 PM PDT

The Journey Part 3: Vision of a Future Battlefield

The third in a series of videos has been posted on the Ghost Recon: Phantoms site that details the journey from Ghost Recon Online to the newly minted Ghost Recon: Phantoms. The game, according to the development team, will be undergoing a significant update packed with new features and community-requested changes. In this episode, the new vision of how an accurate battlefield is created.

Diablo 3: Latest Patch Brings Significant Changes

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 02:55 PM PDT

Latest Patch Brings Significant Changes

The latest Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls patch has been deployed in North America. The patch brings some significant changes to most character classes in an effort to make their skills and attacks more "meaningful". In addition, resplendent chests will, as Blizzard said, feel more resplendent and legendary crafting materials will have a much higher chance to drop.

General: MMOG Monetary Miscellany and More

Posted: 06 Apr 2014 05:47 PM PDT

MMOG Monetary Miscellany and More

Do you get the feeling that there has been a lot of recent activity in the area of game-related corporate ownership changes? If so, your impression appears to be very solid. According to information released late last month by UK-based Digi-Capital, the total value of mergers and acquisitions during the first quarter of this year was more than $5 billion.

Star Trek Online: Undine Infiltration Unveiled

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 12:48 PM PDT

Undine Infiltration Unveiled

The latest Star Trek Online blog has just been released, and details a brand new level 50 event called the Undine Infiltration. Read on for more details.

The Secret World: Further Analysis Mission Pack is Live!

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 12:40 PM PDT

Further Analysis Mission Pack is Live!

The Further Analysis mission pack for The Secret World is now live and available for purchase from the Funcom store for 960 points. Click on through for more details.

Fortnite: 20 Pages of Coverage in May GameInformer

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 11:18 AM PDT

20 Pages of Coverage in May GameInformer

If you've been hungry for new information on Fortnite, Epic Games' upcoming F2P fort-building third person shooter, you'll be glad to know that the May issue of GameInformer will feature 20 pages of coverage dedicated to all things Fortnite and Epic Games.

The Secret World: Mankini-gate and More

Posted: 06 Apr 2014 06:05 PM PDT

Mankini-gate and More

When I was considering the various topics I could cover for this week's TSW column I was faced with so many options I really didn't know where to start. First Joel announces new content, then there Mankini-gate, and finally there has been ARG activity. How could I pick just one? I couldn't. So we're breaking it down into four parts.

Dark Souls II: Taking the PC Version for a Spin

Posted: 06 Apr 2014 05:58 PM PDT

Taking the PC Version for a Spin

Dark Souls 2 is a resoundingly good RPG, if our official review is anything to go by. But the original Dark Souls' PC edition was an abhorrent nightmare of a port. The studio, From Software, admittedly said, "Look, we're sorry, but we're not PC guys. We'll do better next time, I promise." So it was with cautious fingers and eyes on my monitor that I booted up DS2's PC edition. I will say these things primarily: the graphics transferred nicely. The UI and controls, have not... yet.

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