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General: NCSoft Financials - Overall Profits Down Sharply

Posted: 13 May 2015 08:52 AM PDT

NCSoft Financials - Overall Profits Down Sharply

NCSoft's financial results for Q1 2015 have been released and show a marked decline over Q4 2014. Guild Wars 2 is the one shining light due to excitement generated by the Heart of Thorns expansion. WildStar's profits declined by nearly half from already dismal sales in Q4 2014.

General: Game On #66 -| WoW Subscriptions Plummet

Posted: 13 May 2015 08:42 AM PDT

Game On #66 -| WoW Subscriptions Plummet

Chris and Ryan are joined by special guest and regular Shroud of the Avatar writer, Red Thomas! Together they talk about the WoW subscription plummet, as well as dig deep into Red's areas of expertise, Crowfall and Shroud of the Avatar. Will Crowfall pull subscribers for WoW? Is it finally time to buy into Shroud of the Avatar?

Elder Scrolls Online: Should Free Trials Begin?

Posted: 11 May 2015 05:58 PM PDT

Should Free Trials Begin?

Ever since the switch to a subscription-optional The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited model for PC, along with the console versions coming in less than a month, the chance to get friends to give the game a shot is ever-more tempting. While the game has been busy since the relaunch, and megaserver tech keeps things buzzing, there are two things that would go a long way to help friends get others into the game, as well as one related possible misstep.

Path of Exile: The Awakening Supporter Packs Sales Exceed Expectations

Posted: 13 May 2015 06:16 AM PDT

The Awakening Supporter Packs Sales Exceed Expectations

Grinding Gears has revealed that sales of Supporter Packs for the upcoming expansion, The Awakening, have exceeded expectations. Ranging in price from $30 to $1,100, players get a wide range of in-game bonuses and perks. Buyers will also be given automatic access to the closed beta phase of the expansion's development.

World of Tanks: Top 10 Moments of The Grand Finals 2015

Posted: 13 May 2015 06:07 AM PDT

Top 10 Moments of The Grand Finals 2015

Wargaming has put together a compilation video to show off the top ten moments from the recently held World of Tanks Grand Finals held in Warsaw, Poland.

Albion Online: Former EVE Developer Joins Team

Posted: 13 May 2015 06:01 AM PDT

Former EVE Developer Joins Team

Former CCP EVE developer Matt Woodward has joined the team working on the forthcoming Albion Online. Once known as CCP Greyscale, Woodward sat down on camera to talk about his hope to make Albion the best sandbox experience it can be.

Warframe: Gift Key Giveaway!

Posted: 11 May 2015 07:01 PM PDT

Gift Key Giveaway!

MMORPG.com and Digital Extremes have teamed up for a key giveaway to unlock a Dragon Mod pack plus 75 Bonus Platinum in celebration of the upcoming Tubemen of Regor update!

Forsaken World Mobile: New Gameplay Trailer Unleashed

Posted: 11 May 2015 05:47 PM PDT

New Gameplay Trailer Unleashed

Forsaken World Mobile will be coming to a handheld device near you very soon. Today Fedeen Games unleashed the first game play trailer to show off the robust options and play available on a mobile device. Joined by new screenshots and concept art, those looking forward to playing FWM will be pleased. Check it out!

Tree of Savior: UPDATE: Greenlit in Just Twelve Hours

Posted: 12 May 2015 04:28 PM PDT

UPDATE: Greenlit in Just Twelve Hours

UPDATE: Less than twelve hours after the Steam Greenlight campaign began, Tree of Savior has officially reached its goal! If you voted to bring Tree of Savior, tell us why in the comments.

Crowfall: In Game Currencies Detailed - Every Decision Has a Cost

Posted: 12 May 2015 01:45 PM PDT

In Game Currencies Detailed - Every Decision Has a Cost

J. Todd Coleman has penned a new developer diary that lays out how in-game currency will function in Crowfall. Rather than a single currency, materials will be available that can be used to create coins, barter and to find its own value as capital for goods and services.

General: Windward Sails Into Full Release

Posted: 12 May 2015 12:49 PM PDT

Windward Sails Into Full Release

Tasharen Entertainment has announced that Windward has successfully completed its early access program on Steam and is now in full release for PC, Mac and Linux. Interested players can grab a copy for $12.74 while in its first days of release, or for $14.99 later.

General: Rodinia War Closed Beta Announced

Posted: 12 May 2015 12:45 PM PDT

Rodinia War Closed Beta Announced

OnsOn Soft has announced that the closed beta for its upcoming MMORPG Rodinia War has officially kicked off. Interested players are invited to head to the game's official site to sign up for an opportunity to assist the development team with the CBT.

Guild Wars 2: The Dragonhunter Gameplay in Latest Ready Up Episode

Posted: 12 May 2015 12:34 PM PDT

The Dragonhunter Gameplay in Latest Ready Up Episode

The Guild Wars 2 site has been updated with a new Twitch video about the announced Guardian specialization, the Dragonhunter. The The video shines the spotlight on the new skills Guardians will gain access to on choosing the specialization.

The Division: Pushed to 2016 for Release

Posted: 12 May 2015 12:05 PM PDT

Pushed to 2016 for Release

According to Ubisoft's latest financial report, Tom Clancy's The Division has been pushed back to 2016. Just last week, Ubisoft added a new development studio to the group of teams working on the game. No specific date was revealed, only Quarter 1 2016 which can mean as late as March.

ARK: Survival Evolved: Open World Dinosaur Adventure Announced

Posted: 12 May 2015 11:38 AM PDT

Open World Dinosaur Adventure Announced

Studio Wildcard has announced that it is developing a new coop dinosaur adventure game with RPG elements called ARK: Survival Evolved. The game will be released across multiple platforms including Playstation 4, XBox One, Windows PC, Mac, and Linux.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Letter from the Producer Live to Spotlight Heavensward

Posted: 12 May 2015 11:33 AM PDT

Letter from the Producer Live to Spotlight Heavensward

Final Fantasy XIV players looking to get a look at the Heavensward expansion will want to tune in to this week's Letter from the Producer Live event. The event will take place on Thursday, May 21st at 9:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Eastern.

Chroma Squad: A Brilliantly Fun and Flashy Homage

Posted: 10 May 2015 06:04 PM PDT

A Brilliantly Fun and Flashy Homage

A love-letter to super sentai television series like Power Rangers, Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG bursting at the seams with colorful characters, an insane premise, and a surprisingly robust combat system. Capturing the true spirit of Saturday morning cartoons, Behold Studios' latest adventure is a testament to the fact that fun comes first, and despite a few flaws, Chroma Squad is first and foremost a ton of fun.

World of Warcraft: Steve Danuser, Former EQ:Next Designer, Now with Blizzard

Posted: 12 May 2015 09:11 AM PDT

Steve Danuser, Former EQ:Next Designer, Now with Blizzard

Laid off during the transition from Sony Online Entertainment to Daybreak Game Company, former EverQuest Next content designer Steve Danuser is now working as a senior designer with Blizzard and working on World of Warcraft. The news comes via Danuser's Twitter as seen below.

General: Taking Your Turn in Turn-based MMOs

Posted: 10 May 2015 05:56 PM PDT

Taking Your Turn in Turn-based MMOs

In preparation for an upcoming livestream with the developers of Wakfu, I logged into the game in the hopes of touching up on my skills. Wakfu can be challenging for casual players, with abilities and systems that often need to be played with a lot in order to understand them. One of the coolest aspects of the game - other than its original setting, artwork, systems and animations -- is its turn-based combat.
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