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General: SteelSeries Siberia 200 Headset Review

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 03:55 PM PST

Today I had the pleasure of testing out the SteelSeries Siberia 200 Gaming Headset. After opening the box and getting out the goods, the first PRO right off the bat was the Headset itself. I felt like I was holding a cloud, it's incredibly light and also aesthetically pleasing ie. It has good looks... In terms of addons and accessories, the headset did come with a mic splitter which is good for travel and allows for 2 people to watch a movie on 1 device with 2 pairs of headphones.

Mytheon: Reborn on Steam as a B2P Title

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 11:58 AM PST

MMOs.com has uncovered a little gem of information about Mytheon, Petroglyph's foray into MMOs that launched in 2011 after less than a year of live service between beta and launch. Mytheon has now been reborn on Steam with Petroglyph adding former game shop items to the loot tables and sporting a more-than-reasonable $4.00 price tag for the time being.

Lineage 2: EU Classic Server Launch Delayed by a Week

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 10:45 AM PST

The Lineage 2 Classic EU Facebook page has been updated with a notice to players that both the Early Access and full launch of the game will be delayed for a week. Citing that the build as it is will not be ready for the originally planned December 15th launch, the team said it would utilize the extra time to work on numerous translation and technical issues.

Grand Fantasia: Game Update Deployed with New Class & Maps

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 10:28 AM PST

Aeria Games has sent word that Grand Fantasia has been updated today. A new class, the Mechanic, joins the fight alongside the Fighter, Hunter, Acolyte and Spellcaster. In addition, three new maps with tons of new quests and story are also now available to players.

General: Warhammer 40K: Dark Nexus Arena Early Access Begins

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 10:20 AM PST

Warhammer 40K: Dark Nexus Arena seeks to expand the MOBA genre with its setting and the addition of shooter mechanics to give it a unique flavor. Today marks the beginning of Early Access on Steam and comes complete with a new game mode and the Lynchguard character, a Veteran from the Necrons.

ArcheAge: Lapis Fae Wing Glider Giveaway!

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 10:14 AM PST

MMORPG.com has been give special gift keys for ArcheAge that will give players the in game item - the Lapis Fae Glider! Soar the skies of Erenor with this powerful new glider! Keys are limited so get yours while supplies last!

Crowfall: Latest Deep Dive Details Skill Trees from the Roots Up

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 10:14 AM PST

The Crowfall site has been updated with a new look at the skill system, something that the team hopes will allow players to feel less shoe-horned into a particular way to level up and find a more customizable system that gives them individuality.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft: BlizzCon 2015 Interview

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 10:11 PM PST

We sat down with Blizzard's Dean Ayala and Derek Sakamoto to chat all things Hearthstone. We are publishing this now due to issues with audio and video, but know that our readers will appreciate the information within!

Dragomon Hunter: Can It 'Catch' An Audience?

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 05:36 PM PST

In a sense, Dragomon Hunter reminds me of a more kid-centric Dragon's Prophet which was sadly closed last month in North America. Dragomon Hunter charges players with a Pokemon-like system of defeating Dragomons throughout the game world that can become some pretty amazing mounts, each with a variety of speed options and the ability to level up over time. Will Dragomon Hunter Online "catch" an audience? Let's find out.

Albion Online: Aurelius Update Launches

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 07:35 AM PST

The first big update to Albion Online has hit live status and comes packed with a host of quality of life improvements and new content. In a particularly nice note for this season of the year is the inclusion of a holiday event as well.

General: Bethesda Game Studios Opens New Office in Montreal

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 07:20 AM PST

Bethesda is expanding its offices with a new location opening in Montreal that will be integral to expanding development on console, mobile and PC games. A staff of forty is already in place with specific talents in console and mobile gaming.

EverQuest II: Journeys Into Subterranean Norrath

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:31 AM PST

The ancient kingdom of Maldura, not heard from since before the Shattering, has made a desperate call for help to those residing aboveground. Their messages, unclear by the time they reached the surface, prompt the heroes of Norrath--those who have achieved level 100--to take action and delve into the unknown.

General: The Daily Quest: How Do MMO Developers Cater to All?

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 05:57 AM PST

We've all heard it before - maybe even uttered some of it ourselves: "PvP ruins PvE!" "5% of the game's population are hardcore raiders and they determine how content is added!" "PvE ruins PvP!" Each group only hears one thing: "Waaaah!"

EVE Online: Fanfest 2016 Dated, Tickets Now on Sale

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 05:29 AM PST

Fans of EVE Online and CCP will be interested to hear that tickets for the annual fan convention, EVE Fanfest, are now on sale at a variety of prices. Fanfest will be held in Reykjavik, Iceland from April 21-23, 2016 with tickets on sale all the way through April 20th.

Destiny: Events Over Expansions will Drive Content

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 04:54 AM PST

In an interview with Bungie's Derek Carroll during last week's PlayStation Experience, Eurogamer ferreted out some interesting information about how Destiny content additions will be handled in the future.

World of Warcraft: 'Every Man for Himself' Racial to be Altered

Posted: 09 Dec 2015 04:34 AM PST

One of the most vociferous complaints in the last year or two in the World of Warcraft PvP community has been about how overpowered the human racial ability, Every Man for Himself, is and that as a result, human/Alliance imbalance in PvP has been strongly felt. The ability "removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character" and essentially gives humans an extra "get out of jail free" ability when paired with PvP trinkets offering the same.

WildStar: Final Round of Planned Server Merges to Begin Tomorrow

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 04:10 PM PST

The WildStar team has posted a note to players on Entity, Entity-2, Jabbit and Jabbit-2 that tomorrow, Wednesday, December 9th at 4:00 am Pacific / 7:00 am Eastern, servers will be down for regularly scheduled maintenance. During this time, the aforementioned servers will be merged as the final cluster in the planned mergers that began in November.

Trove: Trion Attending GaymerX in Support of Rights for All

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 03:30 PM PST

Trion has announced that it will be sending team members from all of its games to this weekend's GaymerX convention in San Jose, California. The event takes place from Friday, December 11th and runs through Sunday, December 13th. From the official notification: "We're not there for the press. We're there to hang out! We'll play board games, talk gaming of all kinds and we may try to recruit you to join Team Trion in Extra Life!"

Wizard101: Yuletide Pack Item Giveaway Event!

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 02:42 PM PST

The Yuletide season is happening right now in Wizard101 and the 12 Days of the Spiral celebration is upon us! Here's your chance for a free code that could give you a Yuletide pack or one of the lovely items from the pack itself (or just maybe you'll get a lump of coal pet). Best of luck!

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen: Wild's End - The Home of the Halflings

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 02:04 PM PST

The latest lore and region update has been posted to the Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen website that gives interested fans a look at Wild's End, one of the game's zones. Wild's End is the home of the Halflings in the city of Sorhiryth and is also the location of the Halfling starter zone.

The Secret World: Players Band Together to Raise $10k for the Malala Fund

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 01:29 PM PST

A group of intrepid The Secret World players have joined together in an effort to raise $10,000 for the Malala Fund, a humanitarian organization founded by Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner in history. The project is being undertaken without any company or corporate sponsorship or endorsement and has worked via social media and events to raise nearly $7,000 already.

General: The Surprise Files: Pirate-Themed Tempest Launches on Steam

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 01:20 PM PST

From the "we didn't see that one coming" files, we've learned that a new pirate-themed RPG has launched on early access on Steam. Called "Tempest", the game, according to developers, is focused on the best part of pirate life, namely sea battles. The game features ship customization from the color of the flag and sails, ship's hull, figurehead and more. And what pirate ship would be complete without a bristling arsenal of cannons, flame throwers, and mortars, to name a few?

Bless: Back to the Drawing Board - Focus Test 2 Begins

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 01:14 PM PST

After what seems to have been a dismal first round of focus group testing, Bless was delayed slightly to give the development team time to get things in better order. Confident that they are ready for another round, the Bless team has announced that a second focus group test is ongoing through December 20th.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: State of the Game Interview - Part Two

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 07:51 AM PST

We recently sat down with BioWare Austin's Bruce Maclean (senior producer), Ben Irving (lead producer), and Charles Boyd (lead designer) to chat about the state of Star Wars: The Old Republic now that Knights of the Fallen Empire has been out for a few months.

Trove: Battle Arena - New PvP Action with a Trovian Touch

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 09:14 AM PST

PvP will be entering Trove in a big way with the arrival of the 5v5 Battle Arena. We had the opportunity to speak with Executive Producer Andrew Krausnick about all of the special Trovian touches that are being brought to bear in the Battle Arena and about the possibility of even more PvP being added over time.

General: Holiday Sweeps Update!

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:06 AM PST

MMORPG.com has just added 25 new prizes to our 2015 Holiday Cheer Sweepstakes event! Broadword Online Games was generous enough to give 25 game time access codes for Dark Age of Camelot with a total value of over $700! Enter to win now for a chance at more than 300 prizes worth thousands of dollars!

EverQuest: 22nd Expansion Interview with Brad McQuaid

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 08:08 AM PST

Last month saw the release of EverQuest's 22nd expansion. To honor the occasion we asked a few questions of one of the original designers and visionaries behind the project, Brad McQuaid. Read on for what Brad had to say.

Victor Vran: In the Name of Humanity 379M Demons Die - You Too Can Help!

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 11:00 AM PST

Victor Vran's elite corp of Demon Hunters has been steadily reducing the number of the nefarious monsters since the game launched. Nearly 400M have perished in the intervening months since launch and with more to come should you choose to join the fray. With Steam's Mid-Week Madness pricing, today might be just the time to strap on your sword belt.

TERA: Dragonette Pet Giveaway!

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 10:48 AM PST

In celebration of the Knockout year end update to TERA, MMORPG.com has been given special gift keys that will grant players a temporary in-game pet - the Dragonette! This little firestarter may be too hot to handle but will still warm your heart. Equipped with the auto-loot function. Get your key now while supplies last!

Dying Light: Enhanced Edition Set for February 9th Release

Posted: 08 Dec 2015 10:27 AM PST

Techland has announced that the Dying Light Enhanced Edition will be released for XBox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on February 9, 2016. The new edition will feature the original game, The Following expansion pack, Borzak Horde mode, Be the Zombie mode, Cuisine and Cargo challenge missions and the Ultimate Survivor Bundle for $59.99.
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