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Firefall: War in the Amazon Update Expected Today

Posted: 10 Feb 2015 07:19 AM PST

War in the Amazon Update Expected Today

Firefall players will have a lot to do when servers come back up from maintenance that will deploy the War in the Amazon update. Players will be taking on The Chosen in the Amazon basin and working cooperatively to retake bases, protect supply lines and more. To show off some of the new features, Red 5 has released a brand new trailer. Check it out!

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: From the Community

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 02:45 PM PST

From the Community

Looking for some recommended reading and viewing material for that time you're not spending playing Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn? Look no further!

Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate: The Original BAMs

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 07:09 PM PST

The Original BAMs

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is the newest addition to the long running and wildly successful Monster Hunter franchise from Capcom. The game does not take long to thrust you into the action with one of the biggest threats you'll face making its appearance at the onset. In the opening minutes you are sailing the high seas made of sand and are pursued by a gigantic dragon that can also swim in the sand! He puts the sarlacc to shame.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: The Roadmap Through 2015

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 05:10 PM PST

The Roadmap Through 2015

Star Wars: The Old Republic Producer Bruce Maclean has posted a brand new blog article that lays out the roadmap for 2015. The letter reminds players of the four pillars that SWTOR launched with: combat, exploration, progression and story. As previously announced, 2015 will be focused primarily on bringing more story to players, a process that began with December 2014's Shadow of Revan expansion.

Elder Scrolls Online: Orc & Redguard Armor Receiving Some Love

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 02:29 PM PST

Orc & Redguard Armor Receiving Some Love

The Elder Scrolls Online team has posted a boatload of screenshots to show off some of the detail work that has been put into both the Redguard and Orc armor sets to give them a more realistic look. The screens show off the overall look with some pretty cool close ups to show the detail-view. Check out the one below before heading to the Elder Scrolls Online site to see the rest.

General: Best MMOs to Play as a Couple on Valentine’s Day

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 03:07 PM PST

Best MMOs to Play as a Couple on Valentine

Love is in the air this time of year. Stores are lines with pink and red decorations, flowers poke out in every direction, and romantic gifts are littered across the aisles. In fact, the upcoming holiday Valentine's Day just so happens to be on a Saturday this year.

Shadow Realms: UPDATE: Cancellation Official due to SWTOR's Big Year

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 11:24 AM PST

UPDATE: Cancellation Official due to SWTOR

GameInformer.com is reporting that "multiple sources" are telling them that Bioware's much-hyped Shadow Realms is dead in the water. There are no links to original sources for the rumors nor any word as to whether or not those providing the tips have inside information. What we do know is that little to no information about the darling of last year's Gamescom has come out since that time.

General: Only 6% of F2P MMO Players Remain After the First Year?

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 02:48 PM PST

Only 6% of F2P MMO Players Remain After the First Year?

Free to play MMOs are in a significant position in the market today, as things have shifted toward a fewer strings attached model over time. First mostly limited to imported, cheaper games funded entirely through cash shops, today' s free to play game may be from a AAA developer or a small, independent one. A new report released last week looks at player retention---how many players continue to play a given game--in free to play MMOs and features some important numbers.

KingsRoad: Head East to Participate in the Tournament of Jade

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 09:39 AM PST

Head East to Participate in the Tournament of Jade

KingsRoad players will have the opportunity to participate in a new event from Monday, February 9th through Monday, March 9th with the arrival of the Tournament of Jade. During the event, players will travel to the East to Tojin to take on the Dragon Clan and gain access to powerful items and goods.

Guild Wars 2: Tackling The Little Things (No, Not Asura)

Posted: 08 Feb 2015 02:42 PM PST

Tackling The Little Things (No, Not Asura)

Heart of Thorns promises to change how you play Guild Wars 2 in a big way, but here are some of our picks for smaller improvements that would make the game experience a lot better.

Trove: Take Flight Update Arriving February 10th

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:43 AM PST

Take Flight Update Arriving February 10th

Trove players are being urged to prepare for tomorrow's release of the "Take Flight" update. The patch will be deployed during scheduled downtime on Tuesday, February 10th.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Preliminary Patch 3.1 Notes Posted

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:38 AM PST

Preliminary Patch 3.1 Notes Posted

On Tuesday, February 10th, Star Wars: The Old Republic servers will be brought down for maintenance and the deployment of the v3.1, "Conflict on Rishi", update. The update brings several notable things into the game, including the Relics of the Gree event which will run from February 24th through March 3rd.

Neverwinter: Drowned Shore Visited in New Developer Blog

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 07:21 AM PST

Drowned Shore Visited in New Developer Blog

Content Designers Scott Crawford and Brian Gillmore have posted a new developer blog on the Neverwinter site that gives players both lore and design backgrounds on the Drowned Shore zone (formerly known as "Blackdagger Ruins) that will arrive with Module 6: Elemental Evil.

General: The Daily Quest - How often do you group up?

Posted: 09 Feb 2015 06:26 AM PST

The Daily Quest - How often do you group up?

MMOs are inherently about being online in a world or at least a zone with other people playing simultaneously. But just because they're around, doesn't mean you need to always be playing with someone else. At least, that's what the MMOs of the modern era have become. So today's quest, should you choose to accept, is to answer "How often do you group up?"
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