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Swordsman: Can Perfect World Top Age of Wushu?

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 03:15 PM PDT

Can Perfect World Top Age of Wushu?

The North American closed beta for Perfect World's Swordsman begins this week, and while we were in LA we sat down with the PWE team for a walkthrough of character creation, some background on the story, and then a brief hands-on demo.

Astro Lords: Oort Cloud: English Language Open Beta Begins

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 08:43 AM PDT

English Language Open Beta Begins

BISBOG Group has announced that the English language open beta for Astro Lords: Oort Cloud has started as of today, Tuesday, June 17th. The game is set to go into retail release on July 1st but the open beta gives players a chance to experience the game and to assist the development team with polish and bug squashing.

General: Second Chance Heroes to Hit Steam on Friday

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 08:37 AM PDT

Second Chance Heroes to Hit Steam on Friday

Players looking to play as one of several of history's greatest heroes need look no further than Rocket City Studios' Second Chance Heroes. Previously released for hand held devices, the PC version of the game is set to hit live service via the Steam gaming platform on Friday, June 20th.

General: The Best of E3 2014 Awards

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 01:13 PM PDT

The Best of E3 2014 Awards

It's that time again, folks - the time of year where E3 has come and gone and we meaninglessly list out our favorite games from the show. Okay, it's not entirely meaningless. E3 is one of the biggest events in gaming and it's a great place to get a first look and first hands-on with some of the year's best and brightest titles. So without further ado, here are MMORPG.com's Best of E3 2014 Awards.

General: Warhammer 40k: Carnage Arrives on Android

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 07:43 AM PDT

Warhammer 40k: Carnage Arrives on Android

Folks looking for a Warhammer 40k fix need look no further than Warhammer 40k: Carnage, a side-scrolling action RPG tailor made for handheld devices. Previously only available on iOS, Carnage is now out for Android devices as well.

Dragon Age: Inquisition: E3 Preview: The Dragon Age We’ve Waited For?

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 06:59 AM PDT

E3 Preview: The Dragon Age We

If we had an E3 Award for "Best Game for which we waited in line for 40 minutes even though we had VIP access but then were treated to a 30-minute demo that blew all other presentations out of the water," then Bioware and EA's Dragon Age: Inquisition would have cleaned house. The newest installment in the iconic Dragon Age series looks every bit the part as herald for a new era of single-player fantasy RPGs, and totally stole the show for me.

Lego Minifigures Online: Open Beta Begins

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 07:22 AM PDT

Open Beta Begins

LEGO Minifigures is now in open beta according to an announcement by Funcom. Players can head to the official site to grab the client and help the development team work through the final process before the game is released later in 2014.

Guild Wars 2: ArenaNet Takes a Look Back at Season 1

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 06:44 PM PDT

ArenaNet Takes a Look Back at Season 1

As the kickoff for the second season of the Guild Wars 2 living story nears, ArenaNet has paused to take a look back at the momentous events that shaped and shook Season 1, including Scarlett Briar's destruction of Lion's Arch and subsequent defeat. Check out the retrospective video and let us know what you think in the comments.

General: Knight's Fable Headed to North America on June 18th

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 06:59 PM PDT

Knight

iMiGAME has announced that Knight's Fable, a browser-based MMO, is headed to North American audiences on June 18th. The development team is promising familiar features like tons of great loot, quests and more but also new typically unheard-of features in most other MMOs.

General: Earthlock: Festival of Magic Premiers a New Site

Posted: 15 Jun 2014 06:50 PM PDT

Earthlock: Festival of Magic Premiers a New Site

The latest Earthlock: Festival of Magic newsletter has been released. Among many other things, the team reveals that a new website is in place to give players more information about the game, forums on which to interact with the developers and a alternative place to continue the game's crowd funding efforts.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: E3 Interview with Yoshi P. - What's in Store?

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 06:18 AM PDT

E3 Interview with Yoshi P. - What

This year at E3 I took part in a round table interview of Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) director and lead producer on Final Fantasy XIV. Also at the table were the fine folks from Gamer Escape. Read on for what Yoshi - P had to say about what he and his team has in store for FFXIV.

Star Trek Online: Update 9.5 to Feature a Comprehensive Crafting Overhaul

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 02:03 PM PDT

Update 9.5 to Feature a Comprehensive Crafting Overhaul

A short developer diary has been posted on the Star Trek Online site that should be of keen interest to players in general and crafters more specifically. According to executive producer Stephen D'Angelo, every aspect of crafting has been given the once over and reworked. Players can expect to see the changes when v9.5 goes live on the Tribble test server in late July.

Elder Scrolls Online: Latest AMA Covers a Bit of Everything

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 01:57 PM PDT

Latest AMA Covers a Bit of Everything

The latest "Ask Me Anything" has been posted on the Elder Scrolls Online site. In this fifteenth edition, the team takes on a grab bag of player questions. Topics include alchemy, dungeon levels, Scout quests and the ever-present bots / gold seller issue.

Illyriad: Broken Lands Update Released

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 01:50 PM PDT

Broken Lands Update Released

Illyriad has been updated with a new content expansion called The Broken Lands. The patch brings a new zone, new quest hubs, new terrain styles, resources, factions and NPCs into the game.

WildStar: First Patch Schedule Released

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 01:45 PM PDT

First Patch Schedule Released

Carbine Studios has posted a quick look at upcoming content related to the first major WildStar patch. The update is expected to hit live service on or about June 30th with lots of time for players to get a look at changes coming to locations, housing and customization.

General: First Steps in a Larger World

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 07:51 PM PDT

First Steps in a Larger World

This week on All Things Warcraft we're going to do something a little different: with recent access to the Warlords of Draenor alpha I am going to write about what I see and find as it happens. Be warned: minor spoilers ahead! Let's log in!

Final Fantasy XI: New Quests Incoming

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:23 AM PDT

New Quests Incoming

Just because a game is over a decade old doesn't mean that there's nothing new it brings to the table. Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XI players will see some new quest content entering the game via the June version update.

Guild Wars 2: The Biconic Women (and Man)

Posted: 14 Jun 2014 08:26 PM PDT

The Biconic Women (and Man)

They may not be the heroes Tyria wanted, but they're the heroes Tyria deserved. Or maybe they're also the heroes Tyria wanted. I'm always a little confused by that adage...

Destiny: More Going On Here Than Meets the Eye

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 01:52 AM PDT

More Going On Here Than Meets the Eye

You have probably already heard about and formulated an opinion on Destiny already though - Activision is pouring half a billion dollars into its marketing budget after all - and you wouldn't be alone. Based on the footage and information available to me, it seemed like Destiny would be little more than a glorified Borderlands with a slap of Halo paint. While my initial assessment isn't erroneously far from the truth, there is a lot more going on here than meets the eye.
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