General: Descendents: Open Universe Space-Themed RPG Posted: 27 Nov 2014 05:23 PM PST
A new KickStarter initiative has started for Descendents, described as an open universe space-themed RPG. The game is a multiplayer's dream with over twenty factions and a complete universe to explore. The project is seeking $900,000 in the next twenty-six days. |
General: Vainglory - Fallon and Timberlake Team Up on New TV Spot Posted: 27 Nov 2014 08:42 PM PST
The team at Superevil Megacorp must be celebrating after the enthusiastic reception of their streamlined tablet MOBA, Vainglory. Even more so after seeing Apple's latest iPhone 6 commercial which features Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake (or at least their voices) talking trash while playing it. |
General: Journey to the West International - Open Beta Begins Posted: 28 Nov 2014 09:21 PM PST
Chinese MMO Journey to the West goes into open beta this weekend (November 29) and in the interest of helping beta players level up more quickly, is offering them a special downloadable media pack. |
Path of Exile: PvP Content To Shine in Next Massive Update Posted: 27 Nov 2014 05:35 PM PST
Grinding Gears has blown the lid off the next update to Path of Exile. With a heavy focus on PvP, 1.3.0 will bring new features and systems to the game including new Torment and Bloodlines Challenge Leagues, a PvP-focused Forsaken Master, competitive PvP tournaments, PvP-only characters, new gems and uniques, an overhauled passive skill tree and more. |
EverQuest II: Altar of Malice Collector's Edition Giveaway Posted: 28 Nov 2014 03:53 PM PST
MMORPG.com has partnered with Sony Online Entertainment to give away 50 digital collector's edition copies of EverQuest II: Altar of Malice (with bonus unlock of the new Aerakyn player race). |
General: Black Friday Special - 50% off Wildstar & GW2 Posted: 28 Nov 2014 11:04 AM PST
Our digital download partners DLGamer are offering a special black friday sale on Wildstar and Guild Wars 2 - both 50% until Dec 1, 2014. This offer is only available to customers in the US region. |
General: Ten RPG Features Were Thankful For Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:41 PM PST
It's Thanksgiving week here in America, and if you're anything like us, you're in a turkey-induced haze, ready to log into your favorite video game. It's also a time of year to reflect and think about all of the things we're grateful for. This week, the RPG Files is taking a break from its usual format to bring you the ten things we're thankful for in modern RPGs. |
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Shooting for Longevity Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:35 PM PST
Focusing on the expansion may be premature, as shooting for longevity means giving people more things to try out for their enjoyment, even if they don't completely become popular or well-adopted. |