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Skyforge: Closed Beta #3 Slated for April 22nd

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 08:04 AM PDT

Closed Beta #3 Slated for April 22nd

The Skyforge team has just posted notification that the next closed beta event will kick off on Wednesday, April 22nd. A new round of beta invites is scheduled to be sent out as well to broaden the tester pool so keep an eye on your mailbox.

Guild Wars 2: Stronghold Open Beta Impressions

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 04:22 AM PDT

Stronghold Open Beta Impressions

The announcement of the stronghold game type was really exciting, and it was a real treat to give it a try during the beta yesterday. Twitch was also busy with several great casters showing off this brand new SPvP play type, and rightfully so! Stronghold has turned out amazing, and may be my new favorite thing to play in Guild Wars 2.

Elder Scrolls Online: So, Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:20 PM PDT

So, Where Do We Go From Here?

Until The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited hits consoles in June, expect that the team's focus will be on fixes, picking up some pieces dropped in previous updates, and new ventures like crown store items (some new pets just arrived). For PC players, this lull had plenty of advance warning. It's still a good time to revisit some of the changes promised before and yet to come.

DUST 514: Player Trading Feature to be Added Soon

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 06:23 AM PDT

Player Trading Feature to be Added Soon

The DUST 514 team has published a new developer blog that reveals the first details about the forthcoming Player Trading System to be implemented later this month. According to the blog, player trading will be a "trust-based system" with mercs able to send items and ISK back and forth among those on contact lists.

Wurm Online: The Land Rush Begins Today on Elevation Server

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 05:52 AM PDT

The Land Rush Begins Today on Elevation Server

Wurm Online players on the Elevation server will want to head into the game as soon as possible to grab land on the freshly reset and expanded map. After several issues with Elevation, the community voted for reset and today marks the beginning of the new with all land up for grabs.

WildStar: RUMOR: Ready for F2P? Boxes Taken From AU Store Shelves

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 05:40 AM PDT

RUMOR: Ready for F2P? Boxes Taken From AU Store Shelves

In a near repetition of the Elder Scrolls Online phenomenon several months ago, Australian retailers have pulled boxed copies of WildStar from store shelves. According to Games.On.Net, both EB Games and JB Hi-Fi have removed all copies of the game, fueling rumors that Carbine Studios and NCSoft may be ready to announced a move to a free to play revenue model.

World of Warships: Japanese Fleet Examined in New Video Diary

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 05:31 AM PDT

Japanese Fleet Examined in New Video Diary

The World of Warships team has sent out a new video developer diary that gives players an inside look at the Imperial Japanese Fleet. The diary reveals the creative process behind each ship and gives viewers a look at how each will fare against the U.S. Navy.

World of Warcraft: PvP Centric Live Developer Q&A Coming Thursday

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 03:52 AM PDT

PvP Centric Live Developer Q&A Coming Thursday

World of Warcraft Senior Game Designer Brian Holinka and members of the WoW Community Team will be on hand this Thursday, April 16th in a special Live Developer Q&A session specifically centered around PvP. The event will take place on the official World of Warcraft Twitch.tv channel at 11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern.

World of Warcraft: Revisit Old Dungeons in 6.2 with New Timewalking Feature

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 03:38 AM PDT

Revisit Old Dungeons in 6.2 with New Timewalking Feature

The Blizzard team has gone on record with a new World of Warcraft feature that is not yet on the PTR but will be soon and that will be included in the v6.2.0 update. Called "Timewalking", it will feature special three day weekend events that will allow players to revisit dungeons long since outgrown, but in a new iteration that will see players' gear scaled down to bring the challenge back.

General: MapleStory 2 Trailer Paves Way for Final Korean CBT

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 03:23 AM PDT

MapleStory 2 Trailer Paves Way for Final Korean CBT

As the final round of the Korean MapleStory 2 closed beta testing nears, Nexon has released a brand new trailer. See what you think and let us know in the comments.

Pathfinder Online: Help Determine the Future of Shrine Camping

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:21 PM PDT

Help Determine the Future of Shrine Camping

Goblinworks' CEO Ryan Dancey has taken to the Pathfinder Online forum to ask players for assistance regarding the issue of shrine camping. In his brief post, Dancey indicates that there are legitimate reasons that shrine camping is acceptable, but realizes that it can also cause issues even in a PvP-centric game world.

Skyforge: Friday's Live Stream to Feature the Necromancer

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:16 PM PDT

Friday

During this Friday's Twitch.tv broadcast, the Skyforge team will be taking the opportunity to show off the next playable class in the roster, the Necromancer. During the event, Community Manager Michael "Spunky" Dunaway and other members of the team will be taking on the Daren Facility as part of the Necro showcase to show off its power against the undead.

General: Fantasy War Tactics Announced by Nexon Korea

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:11 PM PDT

Fantasy War Tactics Announced by Nexon Korea

Nexon Korea has announced the commencement of beta testing for its new mobile strategy RPG called Fantasy War Tactics. Fantasy War Tactics is the first major entry into the US mobile gaming market, as well as in other international locations. The game features depth, cooperative game play, social elements and more.

Stormthrone: Open Beta Gift Key Giveaway!

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 04:11 PM PDT

Open Beta Gift Key Giveaway!

MMORPG.com has been given special gift keys for Stormthrone, the all new browser MMORPG by R2Games where you wield the power of six unique character classes to battle for Aeos! Get your key now!

Defiance: Alcatraz Update Goes Live

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 01:57 PM PDT

Alcatraz Update Goes Live

Trion has announced that the next major update to Defiance will be arriving today, Tuesday, April 14th. Called "Alcatraz", players will have the new Expeditions feature to explore with up to four other players working cooperatively together to defeat ever-increasingly difficult waves of opponents for exponentially better rewards.

General: The AlterVerse: Part MMO, Part Creation Kit

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 01:16 PM PDT

The AlterVerse: Part MMO, Part Creation Kit

A new trailer has come out for an upcoming title called The AlterVerse. Developers Dogstar VR describe it as "part MMO, part creation kit, and part VR universe". To show off the game's potential, a debut trailer has been released. Check it out and let us know what you think.

General: Trapped Dead: Lockdown - Too Many Tired Tropes

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 04:41 AM PDT

Trapped Dead: Lockdown - Too Many Tired Tropes

It feels like everywhere you turn these days, there's another zombie themed something-or-another being shoved in your face. Personally, I blame The Walking Dead since it seems as if the entire pop culture theme arrived en masse when it debuted on AMC in 2010. In gaming, we've seen more than a few zombie-themed RPGs and pseudo-RPGs lately. Not to be left behind, MMOs have embraced the undead apocalypse too. Big studios and indies have taken to the new genre with wild abandon.

Star Trek Online: Lisa LoCicero Reprising Series Role in Season 10

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 12:43 PM PDT

Lisa LoCicero Reprising Series Role in Season 10

Cryptic Studios has announced that veteran actress Lisa LoCicero will be reprising her role as Miral Paris from Star Trek: Voyager. She will be joining players as they take on the Iconian threat when Season 10 launches later this year.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: iOS and Android Phone Versions Launched!

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 12:31 PM PDT

iOS and Android Phone Versions Launched!

Players looking for a Hearthstone fix while on the go will be happy to hear that both the iOS and Android phone versions of Hearthstone have launched as of today, Tuesday, April 14th.

Crowfall: Harnessing the Power of the Fallen Warrior

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 12:06 PM PDT

Harnessing the Power of the Fallen Warrior

The Crowfall site has been updated with a new FAQ about how players will be able to harness the power of fallen warriors that are bound to dying worlds. Thralls can be utilized by players in several key ways.

General: Star Ocean 5 Announced

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 11:49 AM PDT

Star Ocean 5 Announced

Gematsu is reporting that Square Enix, in partnership with Tri-Ace, is developing Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness. There is no word on a western release. The game is set on the planet Feycreed.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel: The Handsome Collection Review

Posted: 12 Apr 2015 05:53 PM PDT

The Handsome Collection Review

Borderlands is one of those games that's just begging for a full-on MMO treatment. I don't know if we'll ever get one, but hey at least China will. Essentially Diablo with guns, and showcasing enough character and class to deserve its own Telltale Games adventure series, Borderlands has been played and replayed by many of us here at MMORPG.com since the first game was released years ago.

General: Izle: Steam Greenlight Success & Playable Demo Released

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 09:50 AM PDT

Izle: Steam Greenlight Success & Playable Demo Released

Area Effect has announced the successful completion of its Steam Greenlight campaign for the procedurally generated RPG, Izle. To celebrate the big news, a playable demo for both Mac and PC has been released to give players a taste of what is in store when Izle is complete.

General: Three Ways to Recapture the MMO Magic

Posted: 12 Apr 2015 05:37 PM PDT

Three Ways to Recapture the MMO Magic

Last week I had a good time explaining my extreme dislike for esports. Granted, I do not dislike those who enjoy esports just like I do not dislike the guy up the street who worships - almost literally - at the church of football. But, the organization and big money that esports really is doesn't toot my horn. With enough money and push you could make professional nose picking a sport and people would probably dig it, so I just don't see the value.

General: The Daily Quest - Will You Try Guild Wars 2's Stronghold?

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 08:40 AM PDT

The Daily Quest - Will You Try Guild Wars 2

The first big public taste of anything coming with Guild Wars 2's Heart of Thorns expansion is today. ArenaNet is opening up the new PVP mode Stronghold for one 24 hour period today to presumably gather feedback and metrics from its many adoring fans. But the question is... will you be playing?

Triad Wars: April Update Detailed, Hopefully Live on April 15th

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 08:07 AM PDT

April Update Detailed, Hopefully Live on April 15th

The Triad Wars site has been updated with a forward look at the next patch. In it, the team details several of the key components that they've been working on to include in the patch.
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