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General: High Expectations

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 05:36 PM PDT

High Expectations

If there's one lesson that we, as gamers, have a hard time learning, it's NOT to be so swayed by the current trend to over-hype the MMOs we're looking forward to playing. In her latest column, Pokket takes a look at that notion and offers a few thoughts. See what she has to say and then leave your comments.

Global Agenda: PvP-Centric GA2 In the Works

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 08:02 AM PDT

PvP-Centric GA2 In the Works

According to a new post on the Global Agenda forums, a new PvP oriented sequel is in the works. The post is very candid in its assessment of the (lack of) success that GA experienced and gives players a little hint as to what the future holds for Global Agenda 2.

The Secret World: Doing Right By Gamers

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 05:24 PM PDT

Doing Right By Gamers

This week's column devoted to The Secret World takes a look at how news outlets sometimes opt to frame Funcom's game in a negative light despite the fact that, indeed, TSW seems to have already turned the corner. See what we've got to say and then leave your thoughts in the comments.

City of Heroes: NCSoft Responds to 'Save CoH' Movement

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 05:31 PM PDT

NCSoft Responds to

City of Heroes fans have been busy since the announcement that the game would be shutting down this fall. Groups of players have organized in-game events, online petitions and more. Sadly, NCSoft says that, while they've heard players' voices, there are currently no plans to change the decision.

SMITE: Ares - The God of War

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:35 PM PDT

Ares - The God of War

Hi-Rez Studios has released a new trailer revealing the newest god to join the SMITE pantheon. Ares, the God of War, is a reviled god, hated by the people for what he represents: War, strife and more. He's a magical tank in SMITE which the video shows off in game. Check it out!

Marvel Heroes: Closed Beta Registrations Begin

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Closed Beta Registrations Begin

Gazillion Entertainment has announced that closed beta registrations are now being accepted for the just-started testing cycle for Marvel Heroes. Stephen Reid has also published an FAQ for potential testers about what they can expect for the selection process.

TERA: Latest Patch Brings Nexus Alterations

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Latest Patch Brings Nexus Alterations

En Masse Entertainment has published the latest patch notes for TERA. Weekday and Saturday Nexus times that were previously scheduled for 5:00 p.m. have been moved up an hour to allow more players to participate in the event. The Sunday time stays the same.

Guild Wars 2: Halloween Diorama Contest Announced

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:45 AM PDT

Halloween Diorama Contest Announced

ArenaNet has announced that it will be sponsoring a Halloween diorama contest. Remember dioramas? Those shoe box projects from elementary school? ArenaNet wants you to make a Guild Wars 2 themed diorama with a spooky Halloween feel to it.

DC Universe Online: Update 19 - The Witching Hour

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:41 AM PDT

Update 19 - The Witching Hour

Sony Online Entertainment and the DC Universe Online team have posted a nifty preview of the forthcoming Update 19 - The Witching Hour. According to the post, The Witching Hour, a seasonal event, will arrive soon on the public test server and to live severs in early October.

The Repopulation: September Progress Report Released

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:06 AM PDT

September Progress Report Released

The Repopulation's site has been updated with the latest progress report from the development team. Highlights of the month include the instanced housing system, a new auto-group function, personalized loot system and a customizable camera system.

World of Tanks: Now with 40M Registered Users

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:53 AM PDT

Now with 40M Registered Users

Wargaming.net has announced that World of Tanks player registrations have crossed the 40 million mark and that over 500,000 concurrent users were recently logged into the Russian WoT server. Wargaming.net expects the numbers to continue to grow with the recent release of the v8.0 update.

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online: Hero Up!

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 08:04 AM PDT

Hero Up!

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online is one of those terrific cross over games that appeal to both adults and kids. We've been working on "hero-ing up" with a resident Mini-me and have our first ever review of Marvel Super Hero Squad Online. Check it out!

Fallen Earth: October State of the Game

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:35 AM PDT

October State of the Game

The latest (and very short) Fallen Earth State of the Game letter has been published on the game's official blog. In it, players are given a rundown as to what the team has been and is currently working on: Bug fixes. In addition, there is a hint that new features will be incoming for high level players in the future.

Sevencore: Taking A Unique Approach

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 07:17 AM PDT

Taking A Unique Approach

Sevencore is a new offering in the gPotato stable of MMOs. We've got a first look preview of Sevencore that might give some new insight into the game. See what we've got to say and then leave your ideas in the comments.

Origins Of Malu: You Control the World

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 04:34 PM PDT

You Control the World

Origins of Malu is one of those games that has been moving along in development very quietly, slipping under the radar of many fans. After reading our exclusive preview of Origins of Malu, that will likely change in a big way. Read on and be impressed!

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Dragon Nest CN New Dungeons of Tel Numara

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Dragon Nest CN New Dungeons of Tel Numara


Some names of the new dungeons/area are found in the latest client. They are believed to be the new dungeons/area in the new desert town : Tel Numara.

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World of Tanks has reached 40 million users

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:52 PM PDT

World of Tanks has announced today that they have reached 40 million users worldwide. The company has doubled the number of users that they had at the beginning of 2012. But this has not been the only record that the title has broken lately, since in Russia has been disputed a simultaneous battle with more [...]

Lagoonia has released a new update with new stories

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:26 PM PDT

Innogames has published a new update for the browser game Lagoonia that improves the game’s story, adds new features and improvements to the game. The main mission of the game now takes the player to find a love lost, build a tropical paradise, make friends, get married, have children, and ultimately have a happy ending. [...]

Ogame has announced its 10th anniversary

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 08:12 AM PDT

Ogame the space strategy game of Gameforge is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This game is one of the first free MMO of the industry and thats why Ogame has a place of honor as one of the games most successful of its kind in the Berlin Computer Games Museum. "The best thing about OGame is [...]

Trion Worlds and Syfy have released a new video that shows the world of Defiance

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 07:33 AM PDT

Trion Worlds and Syfy has published a new video that shows the upcoming serie and MMO Defiance, one of the most ambitious projects in the history of the entertainment. In the video, you can see the combination of human and alien cultures, and the unique bright look of the environments being created for the show [...]

Amber Games has announced its new browser MMO game Strategoria

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 05:36 AM PDT

Amber Games has announced Strategoria, its new browser MMO strategy game that invites you to enter in the pragmatic, cruel, but somehow romantic, world of the Middle Ages, where war is the only true reality. In the game construction and strategy are together, for example, if you build your castle on a plain, in a [...]

EVE Online: Retribution will come on December 4

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:00 AM PDT

CCP Games has announced the 18th expansion of EVE Online, named Retribution will come on December 4, 2012. The expansion brings a complete rework of EVE’s bounty system that is going to allow players to place bounties on individuals, corporations and alliances and enlisting other players to “do the dirty work.” The agression flagging system, [...]

Rift: Storm Legion closed beta will start this weekend

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:39 AM PDT

Trion Worlds has announced that the closed beta of the first expansion of Rift, entitled Storm Legion, will open its doors next Friday 5 and will end on Sunday, October 7. In the beta players will have the opportunity to discover the areas of Pelladane, Cape Jule, and the city of Tempest Bay, customize their [...]

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