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Star Supremacy: Design a Ship Contest Deadline Extended

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 05:41 AM PST

Barbily Games has announced that the deadline for submissions into the Star Supremacy Design a Ship contest has been extended by one week. The extension has come due to a large influx of new players who wish to participate in the contest.

ArcheAge: Closed Beta Teaser Trailer

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:44 AM PST

XLGames and the ArcheAge Online team has released a new trailer to tease the upcoming closed beta test 4 in Korea. The trailer features some impressive footage of two armadas of ships arriving at a mysterious island and hints at the battle to come. Check it out!

Lineage 2: Lineage II: Godess of Destruction - 7-Day Bamboo Panda Givea

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:23 PM PST

To celebrate the Truly Free™ launch of Lineage II®: Goddess of Destruction™, NCsoft is offering an exclusive item giveaway to members of MMORPG.com for a limited time. You'll receive a serial code for one Bamboo Panda Agathion Bracelet which can be used for a 7-day limited period, and cannot be exchanged, dropped, or sold. Equip this bracelet to summon your Bamboo Panda friend.

Glitch: Tiny Speck Unlaunching the Game

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:32 PM PST

Tiny Speck has announced that it is "unlaunching" Glitch, its inaugural title. The team has plans to continue service to Glitch but will place the game back in beta phase to give developers time to work out gameplay issues and more.

Wizard101: Wizard101 Mystery Giveaway!

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 12:41 PM PST

To help celebrate MMORPG's inaugural Family Week, KingsIsle has provided 1000 codes for mystery items in Wizard101. Each code offers the chance to receive one of 26 possible items, including pets, gear, packs and mounts. Each code can only be used once.

Lineage 2: Goddess & 'Truly Free' Launch Today

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:30 AM PST

NCSoft has announced that the Lineage II Goddess of Destruction expansion and the "Truly Free" revenue model are set to launch today, Wednesday, November 30th.

Age of Conan: Unchained: The Road to v4.0

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:22 AM PST

The latest development update for Age of Conan: Unchained has been published on the official site. In it, the team lays out plans for patches and updates from v3.1 through the release of the next adventure pack and v4.0.

General: Rosh Online: The Return of Karos Enters Closed Beta

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:12 AM PST

Ignited Games has announced that the latest addition to its stable of MMORPGs has entered into closed beta testing. Rosh Online devs are looking for dedicated players to put the game through its paces during beta testing.

DC Universe Online: Lightning Strikes Trailer

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:43 AM PST

DC Universe Online's next downloadable content is called Lightning Strikes and the the team has released a new trailer to show off the awesomeness that are the lightning powers and much more. Check it out!

EVE Online: Crucible Trailer Released

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:21 AM PST

CCP Games has released the official trailer for the 2011 EVE Online winter expansion. Called "Crucible", the content expansion launched on November 30th with new ships and lots of behind the scenes fixes and features as well. Check it out!

Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures: Battle of Umbara Brings Open World Game Play

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:15 AM PST

This new video from Sony Online Entertainment gives players a sneak peek at the upcoming expansion for Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures. Called "Battle of Umbara", the expansion allows players to work together to engage in direct combat.

Lord of the Rings Online: The Prince of Rohan Content Update Screens

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:02 AM PST

Turbine has released six new screenshots from Lord of the Rings Online. The screens come via the next patch, Update 6: The Prince of Rohan. The storyline continues the one started in the Rise of Isengaard expansion. Check the screens out in our Lord of the Rings Online gallery.

DragonSoul: New Concept Art Shows Off NPCs

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:49 AM PST

The DragonSoul team has released four new screenshots showing off some of the game's NPCs. You can find them all in our DragonSoul gallery. See what you think!

Eden Eternal: New Content Update Brings Big Features

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:38 AM PST

Aeria Games has announced that the latest content update for Eden Eternal has been successfully deployed. The patch brings new races and the Alpaca coin system into the game. Players will also have the ability to change classes, customize guild towns and take part in new dungeons.

Wizard101: Super Bundle Giveaway!

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:13 PM PST

MMORPG.com has partnered with KingsIsle Entertainment to give away 10 Wizard101 super bundle codes.

Wizard101: Zafaria Trailer Shows Off Wild Side

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:00 PM PST

Wizard101 players now have a new area to scout out with the addition of the Zafaria expansion. Zafaria offers players new quests, spells and a level cap increase to 70. Take a walk on the wild side with this new trailer showing off some of the awesome features showcased in Wizard101's Zafaria.

APB: Reloaded: Ripper X & the Mean Streets of San Paro

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:32 PM PST

In our latest video introduction, our own Ripper X ventures into the crime ridden world of APB: Reloaded, a free to play action MMO based on the mean streets of San Paro. Check it out!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Mirrored Classes

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:04 PM PST

Recently we took a look at five not-so-great things about Star Wars: The Old Republic, but we may have left out one glaring omisssion: mirrored classes. This week's Star Wars: The Old Republic column examines the mirrored class design found in the game and how it impacts the overall experience.

Fantage: Game Hopper Glides into 'Fantastic Age'

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:35 AM PST

Fantastic Age or, more commonly known as Fantage, is a kids' game that incorporates so much of what entertains young children: Fun, customization and even a bit of learning as well. In today's Game Hopper, we introduce you to Fantage. Check out Game Hopper and then leap over to Fantage.com to try out the game for yourself and your little one.
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3DS Circle Pad Pro Bundled with Resident Evil: Revelations

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 06:11 PM PST

Circle Pad Pro

Nintendo has announced the Circle Pad Pro -- the name we suspected would be used in the west for the 3DS add-on -- will be made available in Europe alongside Resident Evil: Revelations early next year.

Revelations will be sold both on its own and in what's described as a special, limited edition bundle that includes the Circle Pad Pro beginning on January 27.

PS3's 4.0 Update Not as Significant as the Number Suggests

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 05:47 PM PST

PlayStation 3

The latest (mandatory) system update for the PlayStation 3 is now available. The v4.00 update sounds like the sort of thing that should welcome in some major new features; instead, future Vita owners and PlayStation Plus subscribers are the main groups who will benefit much from this particular update.

With the Vita launching in just a few weeks in Japan -- it'll be out there on December 17 -- this update enables the PS3 to manage content for the device. Digital games, music, photos, videos, and save games can all be transferred from the Vita to a PS3 for the purpose of backing them up. Vita firmware will also be upgradable through the PlayStation 3 with this update.

Team Ico Boss Fumito Ueda Reportedly Leaving Sony

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:19 PM PST

Fumito Ueda

Fumito Ueda, who is currently in the middle of developing The Last Guardian at Team Ico, has reportedly decided to leave Sony.

News on Ueda's employment status was revealed by Eurogamer today, although Sony has yet to offer anything more than the expected "Sony does not comment on rumor and speculation" line.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies Announced; Releases Tomorrow

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:07 PM PST

In a not-that-surprising-when-you-think-about-it move, Activision has just announced the existence of Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies for iOS, and its launch date: tomorrow (Activision wouldn't confirm pricing, but it's already available on New Zealand's iTunes Store for $9.99 NZD, or $6.99 USD). Like its predecessor Call of Duty: World at War Zombies, this is a pretty straightforward port from Ideaworks Game Studio of the various maps, modes, and assets from its console brethren.

New additions to this version include: Voice Chat (it can use either the iPhone's headphones or a Bluetooth headset), four-player co-op via local Wi-fi or online network matchmaking, point multipliers (and online ranking, which will provide a motivation to use said multipliers) and a revamped interface. Now there are three control schemes: an accelerometer-based one where you use one thumb to move, one to shoot, and move the unit around to look-and-aim; a traditional dual-thumb scheme where one moves while the other looks-and-aims; and the "control touch" where you use one thumb to move, but you use the right side of your device for looking and shooting (I'm told, "treat the right side of the screen like a mouse"). A welcome gameplay tweak is the fact that you can just tap once on a barricade to build it; as long as you're still in front of it, you can defend yourself without having to turn and tap on it rapidly. It has been optimized down to the third generation of iOS devices -- essentially, any hardware that can run iOS 4 and upward can play Black Ops Zombies.

Final Fantasy Type-0 Headed to the West - Report

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:53 AM PST

Final Fantasy Type-0

A western release for Final Fantasy Type-0 is looking increasingly likely with the latest evidence coming from an alleged leak of a book Square Enix is set to release in Japan this week.

According to Siliconera, portions of the Final Fantasy Type-0 Ultimania book have made their way online. Among the leaked contents is an interview referring to an international release of the game that Square Enix is in the process of working on.

EverQuest II: Still Alive And Getting a New Expansion Next Week

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:30 AM PST

EverQuest II kind of reminds me of a town I lived in for a few months and then never expected to come back to. Returning after this much time it's disorienting to see both how much and how little has changed. Most notably, EQII recently joined the ever-growing club of semi-free MMOs, and now relies on sales of expansion content and non-essential perks to make rent. It's even got one of those nifty streaming clients that allow you to start playing before the full download is finished, so if you've ever harbored even the slightest hint of curiosity about the game, there's really no excuse not to at least pop your head in there for a few minutes.

Next week, December 6 specifically, EQII will be getting its 11th expansion: Age of Discovery. Among other things, this one adds a Beastlord class from the first EverQuest that players have been begging for pretty much since EQ2's release. As one might expect from a "Beast Master" type class, they can tame cats, wolves, birds, and other critters found all over the world. One animal (or "warder") at a time joins its master in combat, where in addition to making standard attacks they can notice enemy weaknesses and open up opportunities for more debilitating strikes. It's a class that offers more complexity than most along with providing an imaginary friend for solo players to talk to. Speaking of, NPC mercenaries are being added in this update. For a regular salary, hirelings can fill a tank, healer, support, melee DPS, or caster DPS role just like a regular member of a party. They take up a group spot and even insist on a share of the loot. On the plus side, they're less annoying to play with than the average pick up group, and can be given silly names if you don't like the one they have by default.

Maybe That Patch Wasn't the Answer to Skyrim Players' Woes

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:22 AM PST

This week's patch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was supposed to fix existing bugs, not introduce new ones. Yet that appears to be what's happened for a number of gamers who have upgraded to version 1.2, which was first released for PlayStation 3 on Monday. The patch was set to hit Xbox 360 last night and Steam this afternoon.

Among the issues for some users, as the video above demonstrates, is the fact that dragons now fly backwards, which looks even more ridiculous than it sounds.

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