MMORPG News

MMORPG News


General: Tank Ace: Open Beta Rumbles to a Start Today

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:04 AM PDT

GamesCampus has announced that its WWII game, Tank Ace, will be officially commencing its open beta phase of development at 11:00 a.m. PST. A new update will be deployed that will includes new content along with a new achievement system, better graphics, a Power Bunker and more.

Guild Wars 2: Guild Drama...Oh NOOOO!

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:45 AM PDT

In his latest blog post, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy offers a few thoughts about the recent announcement that Guild Wars 2 players will be able to be members of multiple guilds. If that's not enough to create bodacious amounts of guild drama, nothing is! Read more in the MMORPG.com Staff Blog.

Voyage Century: More to Explore

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:40 AM PDT

Voyage Century Online players have more to explore with the recent addition of the North Island and Bimini Island. As the name implies, North Island takes sailors to the frozen Arctic. Bimini Island is a tropical paradise.

Final Fantasy XIV: New Patch to Feature Chocobo Mounts & Airships

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:15 AM PDT

The latest edition of the Final Fantasy XIV Producer's Letter has hit the official site. The letter contains the usual (and impressive) list of changes being implemented in the patch as well as the interesting news that both chocobo mounts and airships will be making their debut as "fast travel" options.

Firefall: Beta Invites Coming Soon

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:08 AM PDT

According to a new update on the Firefall web site, beta invites will start being sent out by the end of this week if all goes according to plan. According to Community Manager Matthew DeWald, the first wave of invites will be "small". As a point of clarification: Those signing up via the web site have the same opportunity to be chosen for the beta as those who signed up during the summer's conventions.

Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising: Week Long Free Trial Offered

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:03 AM PDT

Heatwave Interactive has announced that a new free trial period for Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising has been implemented. Players opting for a subscription after the free trial will not lose characters or progress.

General: The Holy Trinity is Great

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:36 AM PDT

Many MMOs "require" the Holy Trinity in order to complete end-game content. It's been a hot topic of discussion among players for a long time, most players calling for its banishment. In today's Devil's Advocate, MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton begs to differ and says that there's nothing wrong with the Holy Trinity and that those in opposition to it are all wet. Check it out and then leave your thoughts in the comments.

General: No RPG in my MMORPG

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:35 AM PDT

In today's Coyote's Howling, venerable Coyote takes on the notion that all MMOs today are WoW clones and that innovation is rather lacking. Check out Coyote's thoughts about reading quests, deadly zones and something called "corpse zones". Leave us a couple of comments after you're finished reading.

WildStar: PAX 2011 - Stepping into a Pixar Movie

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:10 AM PDT

During PAX 2011, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh and Bill Murphy each had a chance for a hands on look at the just-revealed WildStar. Each has their own impressions to offer about Carbine's inaugural title. Read on and then let us know what you think.

Guild Wars 2: PAX 2011 - Hands On with the Asura Guardian

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:52 AM PDT

During PAX 2011, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy had the opportunity for a hands on experience with Guild Wars 2 which later became the MMORPG.com Best in Show. Bill played the cute but deadly Asura Guardian and has a full report on his experience that you won't want to miss. Keep reading!

Prius Online: Free Convenience Pack Giveaway!

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 11:36 PM PDT

gPotato and MMORPG are teaming up to bring you the Convenience Pack & Mount Giveaway! This handy bundle will give you everything you need to help you earn a little independence in the world of Prius. Summon your own personal Auctioneer, or store and repair items on the fly - it's all in there!

General: Get Your Closed Beta Key For Immortal King!

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 11:03 PM PDT

Immortal King will begin its closed beta test from September 7, 2011. To offer players a free and awesome game experience, a limited number of beta keys will be given out from Sept 1- Sept 6, 2011. Get your key while you can!

Star Trek Online: F2P Model Coming in 2011

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 08:22 PM PDT

During a question and answer session between investors and Perfect World Entertainment's CEO Michael Chi and CFO Kelvin Lau it was revealed that a free to play version of Star Trek Online will be launched before the end of 2011.

Age of Conan: Unchained: Big Changes Coming for Tradeskills

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 03:58 PM PDT

In the latest Monthly Development Update, the Age of Conan: Unchained team talks about the deployment of the Savage Coast of Turan, a new adventure pack coming in early 2012 and upcoming changes to the tradeskills system. It's a terrific look at what the team has been up to since the release of the free to play "Unchained" version of the game.

Champions Online: Put On Your Dancin' Shoes for the 2nd Anniversary

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 03:55 PM PDT

Cryptic Studios and the Champions Online team are asking players to get ready for a party royale as the second anniversary of the game nears. The party begins on Thursday, September 1st and runs thorough Monday, September 5th. The team has party favors, costume unlocks and other perks planned for players.

Black Prophecy: Upgrading the PvP Experience

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 11:32 AM PDT

Gamigo has announced that PvP will see some major improvements and an expansion of the feature with Black Prophecy: Episode 2: Species War. Species War is scheduled to go live in early September and bring warzones into the game. Groups of players will battle one another for control of the opposing team's outpost.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Release 'Definitely Tied' to Beta Reception

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 10:05 AM PDT

In a new interview, EA's Frank Gibeau has said that the release of Star Wars: The Old Republic is "definitely tied to the beta test feedback that's ongoing and so far, so good." As the pool of players continues to expand, more feedback will be gathered and it's possible the release date could slip.

Lucent Heart: Scaena Expansion Released

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:30 AM PDT

Gamania and the Lucent Heart dev team have announced that the Scaena expansion has been released. Among the many features included, players will be able to choreograph their own dances, participate in GvG action, explore new zones and complete a bunch of new quests.

EVE Online: New Wiki Beta Makes Its Debut

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:23 AM PDT

EVE Online players who know the game inside and out may want to head over to the new and improved beta version of the EVE Online Wiki. Devs have implemented several structural changes as well as removed the moderation queue and more.

Uncharted Waters Online: New Shipbuilding System Released

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:18 AM PDT

Uncharted Waters developers have announced that a new shipbuilding system has been deployed that will give players more options in customization and in the upgrading options for their ships. Players can choose the materials for the hull, sails and gunport to build their own unique ships.

Mythos: Foggy Horror Show

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:14 AM PDT

Frogster and the Mythos team have announced that a new zone has been added to the game. Called the Fog Island of Horror, the area is filled with zombies and includes new dungeons and cliffs that players can fall off to their deaths.

MMORPG Reviews

MMORPG Reviews


Exclusive Rusty Hearts video review showing Angela’s Gameplay

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:39 AM PDT

Today we present this exclusive video review introducing Angela one of the three playable characters in Rusty hearts. Angela Strraughend is a witch apprentice who comes from a small village in the Fog Forest of Rumania. She has been sent to Bramunez, in order to help in the siege on the Curtis Castle. Because she [...]

Vindictus exclusive gameplay videos

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 12:48 AM PDT

Take a look to this 2 exclusive videos of Vindictus; in the videos you can see some gameplay of Fiona and Lann. Vindictus is the first physics-based multiplayer action role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with high-speed combat. The storyline, inspired by Celtic mythology, is slowly uncovered as players progress in the game. Players join [...]

Intro of Eredan iTGC

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 11:41 PM PDT

Eredan iTCG is an online trading card game set in Eredan, an original medieval fantasy universe. The world of Eredan already plagued by violent rivalries, all hell breaks loose when a meteor crashes on the most coveted territory. This is the start of a dark and violent age where Guilds confront eachother in a never [...]

Best August 2011 Free MMORPGs

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT

These are our best August 2011 Free MMORPGs. Enjoy it and don't forget to comment. Do you agree with our list? 10 Allods is a revolutionary massively multiplayer RPG. The largest game development project in Russian history ($12 million), Allods features state of the art graphics by top award-winning artists and a cinematic soundtrack by [...]

- Gamescom 2011 – Exclusive ingame videos of Tribes Ascend

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:50 AM PDT

Enjoy this exclusive gameplay footage of the awaited free-to-play multiplayer FPS Tribes: Ascend. In the videos you can see the combat, the heavy and the vehicles that you are going to see in the game. Character selection and combat gameplay Heavy weapons Vehicles

Black Prophecy introduces its new expansion, Episode 2: Species War

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:26 AM PDT

Black Prophecy, has announced the upcoming launch of its upcoming expansion, Black Prophecy – Episode 2: Species War, in which the vast darkness of space is about to light up with the fiery glow of burning and exploding starships. Black Prophecy – Episode 2: Species War, is arriving in early September, and improves the PvP [...]

Exclusive gameplay videos of WildStar

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 06:39 AM PDT

Take a look to this exclusive videos of WildStar from the Gamescom. In Wildstar we get into the skin of explorers, soldiers, scientists and settlers and claim their place in Nexus a planet located on the fringes of known space. You can register yourself to get a beta here. In the videos you can see [...]

Angels Online has presented some screenshots of the House Decorations

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 03:04 AM PDT

Angels Online House Party system allows players to create and personalize their own in-game home. The interior design of the houses is entirely in the player's hands, ranging from the size and shape of the house to its interior, including furniture and fittings or other decorative touches such as carpets, wallpapers and a variety of [...]

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