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Blade & Soul: No North American or European Release This Year

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 07:36 AM PDT

No North American or European Release This Year

German site Mein-MMO.de has stated that indicates NCSoft will be releasing Blade & Soul in either North America or Europe in 2014. While we'd all love this to be true, we reached out to Lincoln Davis, NCSoft Director, Corporate Communications who confirmed that this simply NOT the case. Blade & Soul is now anticipated to be released in North America and the EU sometime in 2015.

Destiny: Not the Ghost with the Most

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 04:26 PM PDT

Not the Ghost with the Most

You are brought back from the dead in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. This could be the plot for any number of science fiction movies or novels but it's the start to Bungie's highly anticipated new intellectual property Destiny. Your Ghost, voiced by actor Peter Dinklage of Death at a Funeral and Underdog fame, prods you back to life and informs you that he needs your help.

Age of Wushu: The Silver Hook - Stepping Stone to Delightful Island

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:37 AM PDT

The Silver Hook - Stepping Stone to Delightful Island

Age of Wushu players will want to check out the latest update to the main site that reveals more information about Delightful Island and how players will unlock the zone. Before setting foot on the island, players will have to complete a "stepping stone" instance called the Silver Hook.

World of Tanks: v9.3 Brings New Tanks, New Features, Improved In-Game Rules

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 06:33 AM PDT

v9.3 Brings New Tanks, New Features, Improved In-Game Rules

Wargaming has announced that the World of Tanks v9.3 patch is ready to hit live service later today. The update brings several significant changes to the game including updated game rules for more balanced play, a pair of new Strongholds functions, several new light tanks and a variety of top tier light tanks.

Guild Wars 2: The Road to the 2014 World Championships Revealed

Posted: 23 Sep 2014 07:53 PM PDT

The Road to the 2014 World Championships Revealed

ArenaNet is ready to unleash the preliminary rounds for the 2014 Guild Wars 2 World Championships. The first tournament champions will be crowned on December 4-5 in Beijing, where players will vie for a $50,000 prize pool and the title of first-ever Guild Wars 2 World Tournament Series Champion.

Pathfinder Online: Extended Alpha Stress Testing to Begin September 25th

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 04:05 PM PDT

Extended Alpha Stress Testing to Begin September 25th

Pathfinder Online's Ryan Dancey has posted a new update to inform early adopters that the alpha stress test will begin on Thursday, September 25th. All players with Alpha, Early, Explorer or Open Enrollment will be able to participate in the Stress Test. The alpha is expected to last four weeks with early enrollment alpha testing to start on October 23rd.

Rift: Endless Rifts, Endless Rewards

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 01:22 PM PDT

Endless Rifts, Endless Rewards

Beginning October 8th, Rift players will see Nightmare rifts opening up all over Telara. During special timed waves, players are challenged to take down all monsters emerging from the rift in order to see another wave spawn. The spawn waves can go on endlessly as will the drops of loot, chests, power ups, and more.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing 2: 'Complete Pack' Released Via Steam

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 11:29 AM PDT

Neocore Games has announced that The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II Complete Pack has been released on Steam. The pack includes the original game as well as the Pigasus and Ink Hunt DLCs. The new edition of VHII retails for $19.99.

General: Sony Announces Plans to Raise $50k Via Extra Life Event

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 11:24 AM PDT

Sony Announces Plans to Raise $50k Via Extra Life Event

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that it will be taking part in next month's Extra Life 24-hour marathon event. The participants hope to raise $50,000 for the Children's Miracle Network.

Infinite Crisis: Atomic Joker and Nightmare Robin Join Up

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 11:06 AM PDT

Atomic Joker and Nightmare Robin Join Up

The latest Infinite Crisis update brings both Atomic Joker and Nightmare Robin into the fray as well as provides new players with an expansive tutorial series that will net six heroes by its end. Players can also expect overhauled maps and several key performance upgrades.

Firefall: Behind the Community Team’s Curtain

Posted: 22 Sep 2014 05:08 PM PDT

Behind the Community Team

When several of our podcasters at Sitting on a Couch emailed me that Firefall was patching and going live in just a few months, I could only shake my head sadly at what I perceived would be an ill-fated first step. Then I saw the patch notes, and was blown away at the level of change that they were incorporating just before launch. Vertical scaling, simplified missions, ability unlocks at progression, and a full on end-game raid! Yes, Please!

EVE Online: Oceanus Site Opens in Preparation for Sep 30 Launch

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 11:01 AM PDT

Oceanus Site Opens in Preparation for Sep 30 Launch

The EVE Online teaser site for the next major update has opened its doors. The Oceanus pages give players insight into what to expect from the patch set to hit live service on September 30th. Oceanus will bring full French language support into EVE as well as UI improvements, new cloaking effects, updated wormhole nebulae and more.

General: MMOs: Titan's Death Signals Change

Posted: 22 Sep 2014 06:11 PM PDT

MMOs: Titan

Yesterday's announcement that Blizzard had canceled Project Titan after over seven years in development spelled a big moment in the MMO genre's history, perhaps one that many may have overlooked. Consider this: When even Blizzard takes a step back from developing what was undoubtedly a 'traditional' MMO, the development world and the player base sit up and take notice.

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