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Albion Online: Winter Alpha Underway

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 07:12 AM PST

Winter Alpha Underway

Early Access players will want to head into Albion Online to check out the new Winter Alpha Event. The doors have opened and players are invited to check out the improvements implemented since the last event. New buildings and items have been added as well as the new Farming system. The world has also expanded and players will see new spell and combat effects and much more.

Das Tal: Combat Abilities Shine in New Trailer

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 07:06 AM PST

Combat Abilities Shine in New Trailer

The Das Tal team has posted a new video to show off the combat abilities players will see in the game. Some of what is showcased are already in game, others to come at a later date. The video was produced to give players a visual guide to the game's notion that combat is "MOBA meets MMO". Check it out and let us know if you're convinced.

Elite: Dangerous: 15 Creation Jobs Cut, Operations Move to Cambridge

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 07:02 AM PST

15 Creation Jobs Cut, Operations Move to Cambridge

Frontier Developments has sent a letter to investors indicating that fifteen "creation" jobs at the company's Cambridge studio have been made redundant and that all Halifax development jobs are being moved to Cambridge. What the implications are for the Halifax studio remain unclear.

General: The Player's Choice Awards - Game of the Year

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 04:33 AM PST

The Player

We know you're all sick of award polls, but this is the last one... for now. We've curated the best of the best from 2014 and are asking YOU which games you think had the most excellent year. Both RPGs and MMOs are represented, so click through and vote!

8BitMMO: After 14 Years the Official Launch Day Arrives

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 05:48 AM PST

After 14 Years the Official Launch Day Arrives

After fourteen years in development 8bitMMO, a game that is a one-man project, has finally hit official retail release. 8bitMMO hit its stride after being included for Steam Early Access in late 2013.

Elsword: Elesis & the Bloody Path of Vengeance

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 03:31 PM PST

Elesis & the Bloody Path of Vengeance

Elsword's strongest character in the game, Elesis, is getting and even stronger on January 28th. It's one of the most anticipated updates yet. Elesis has taken on a very dark, sexy new appearance in keeping with the "Darkness is Coming" theme.

General: Guardian Stone Mobile RPG Closed Beta Begins

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 04:02 PM PST

Guardian Stone Mobile RPG Closed Beta Begins

Toast and Delusion Studios have announced that the ambitious mobile RPG, Guardian Stone, has officially entered its closed beta phase of development. Interested Android users can head to the game's official site to sign up to be selected as a beta tester. Players take on one of four iconic ARPG heroes and work alongside Guardians as they battle throughout the game world.

Dragon Age: Inquisition: Tavern Music Available for Free Download

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 12:59 PM PST

Tavern Music Available for Free Download

Bioware has announced that all ten of the Dragon Age: Inquisition tavern songs are now available for a free download. Fans can download both the music and the sheet music from the DAI site. Developers are also encouraging fans to record their own versions of the songs for a special Fan Celebration Contest.

PoxNora: The Game I Should Have Played

Posted: 24 Jan 2015 04:25 PM PST

The Game I Should Have Played

I remember seeing PoxNora at SOE Live a few years ago. At the time, I was excited to get an initial look at PlanetSide 2, which was then in the later stages of development. PoxNora had been around for several years even at that time, and I remember thinking that I should go check it out, but I didn't. Well, I corrected that former mistake this year at PAX South, and I was pretty impressed by what I found.

Guild Wars 2: Our PAX South Interview With Mike O'Brien and Colin Johanson

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 11:46 AM PST

Our PAX South Interview With Mike O

At PAX South, ArenaNet finally revealed the secrets they'd been keeping for so long. Heart of Thorns was announced, and with it came a flood of new information - and, naturally, more than a few questions.

Star Trek Online: Fifth Anniversary Celebrated in Game

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 10:17 AM PST

Fifth Anniversary Celebrated in Game

Perfect World and Cryptic Studios are ready to give players some reasons to celebrate Star Trek Online's fifth anniversary. The annual anniversary event kicks off today and runs through February 26th and will feature a new story line that features Garrett Wang (Harry Kim) and Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar). Also coming with today's update is an improved Romulan story arc and updates to the bridge officer training system.

Elder Scrolls Online: Update 6 Headed to PTS Tomorrow

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 10:07 AM PST

Update 6 Headed to PTS Tomorrow

For those who can't wait another minute for Elder Scrolls Online Update 6, tomorrow can't come soon enough. The team has revealed that Update 6 will hit the Public Test Server on Tuesday, January 27th. In addition, the massive patch notes will be published that day to give even more detail to the big changes in store with the next big patch.

General: We No Longer Truly Value MMOs (but Maybe That’s Okay!)

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 07:41 AM PST

We No Longer Truly Value MMOs (but Maybe That

When a game's payment model shifts, as happened last week with The Elder Scrolls Online becoming the latest game to undergo such a change, there's always a pattern. The conversation almost always turns to the concept of value in comments flung around the internet like "That game wasn't worth $15 a month" and "The game wasn't worth a subscription".

General: Rising Generals: Development Ends, Service Ends Soon

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 09:55 AM PST

Rising Generals: Development Ends, Service Ends Soon

Inno Games has announced that it is stopping both development and service for its MMORTS Rising Generals. Development has stopped as of this writing with servers set to be turned off on February 9th. According to the press release, InnoGames was dissatisfied with the quality of the product during closed beta testing. Player feedback played a significant role in the decision.

General: Community Manager Appreciation Day!

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 08:48 AM PST

Community Manager Appreciation Day!

It's a real thing, folks. Today's CM appreciation day, and I'm hoping we can use this news story and forum thread to let Mike and his moderator staff know how much we appreciate their hard work... even when we're banned or warned into oblivion. Let's face it, we probably deserved it.

General: Identity: Out to Create an Ideal Game

Posted: 25 Jan 2015 07:27 AM PST

Identity: Out to Create an Ideal Game

Identity was born out of an Arma 3 module called "Altis Life". Since then, the developers have been working to create their ideal game, one packed with unique and defining features. Check out our exclusive interview with John VanderZwet, CEO of Asylum Entertainment Inc. to find out more.
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