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Xsyon Earth 2012: Prelude: 'Carting' Your Stuff Around

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 05:15 AM PST

Notorious Games and the Xsyon team have let us know about the new Cart system with its accompanying "Wainwright" construction skill. With a cart, a portable storage system, players can carry much heavier gear or items and more of them. According to the devs, "gone are the days of carrying one log at a time".

General: Why I'm Freaking Out Over SOPA/PIPA

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 08:30 AM PST

In today's Developer Perspectives, we take a look at SOPA/PIPA, two pieces of legislation currently active in the United States Congress. We get a unique peek at why this is so alarming to those who make the games we love. Read on!

Nadirim: Localized in Five New Languages

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 05:04 AM PST

Twisted Tribe has informed us that Nadirim is now localized in five languages in addition to English. Players can now take part in the game in Hungarian, German, French, Spanish and Italian. The team has also detailed several new additions to the game that include treasure hunting quests, new outfits, a new Fame system and much more.

General: MMO Report Talks TERA, TSW and More

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 04:56 AM PST

In this week's MMO Report, Casey Schreiner talks about some of the big news of the week including the TERA release date, the Illuminati video from The Secret World and the delay of the Star Wars: The Old Republic patch. As the show is filmed early in the week, the MMO Report team missed the SWTOR patch implosion so be forewarned!

Rift: Trion & Rift in 2012

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 04:06 PM PST

With today's exciting news about Trion Worlds' financial health as well as this weekend's Return to Rift event, we wanted to find out more about what 2012 has in store. We had the opportunity to chat with Scott Hartsman about what the future holds both for Rift and for Trion Worlds. Read on and enjoy!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: New Video Looks to the Future

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 12:01 PM PST

Bioware and the Star Wars: The Old Republic team has produced a new trailer showing off features that are expected to be released in the next several months including new content, new warzones, part 2 of Rise of the Rakghouls, new flashpoints, new guild features (banks!) and a more customizeable UI. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Diablo 3: Changing Systems to Get It Right

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 09:11 AM PST

Jay Wilson has penned a new developer diary entry over at the Diablo III site in which he discusses some of the crucial systems that the team is looking quite hard at and which will undergo some changes. Wilson's team has been criticized for spending too much time altering systems rather than just releasing the game 'as is'.

Rift: $100 Million in Revenue in 2011

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 07:33 AM PST

According to an interview with Reuters, Trion Worlds' Lars Buttler has confirmed that Rift has generated $100 million in its first ten months. In addition, Trion Worlds has acquired $85 million in new funding revenue that will likely be used for future property acquisition or licensing.

Rift: Return to Rift This Weekend

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 07:26 AM PST

New and former Rift players are invited to check out a full weekend's worth of the game for free. From January 19-22nd, players can take advantage of the entire game for no cost.

General: Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 03:58 PM PST

Sometimes that movie or TV show you love so well is NOT the best candidate for an MMO. In today's Coyote's Howling we show you exactly what we mean when we say that. Check it out and then let us know what you're thinking in the comments.
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General gaming

Resident Evil 6 Editor Roundtable: Opinions, Analysis, and Conspiracy Theories

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 04:10 PM PST

Jose Otero, Associate Editor: Well, we knew it was going to happen eventually, and it happened today. First, the leaked info appeared on IGN that Resident Evil 6 exists along with a release date, and then a trailer hit. Now that I've seen it a dozen times, I'm genuinely excited for a new Resident Evil numbered sequel. I mean think about it: Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and some mercenary/new guy who looks a lot like Sam Witwer, together in the same game. That's huge. It looks like Capcom's pulling out all the stops for the next Resident Evil. What do you guys think? Are you as excited by this news as I am?

Thierry Nguyen, Games, Editor: Once again, we get corroboration of something that's been seen in Resident Evil 2 and 4: LEON KENNEDY IS THE COOLEST CAT IN THE ENTIRE RESIDENT EVIL CANON. Look at him in the trailer! He shoots the President! He jumps around and kicks multiple fools! He does all this while wearing a rad coat! This is one of those "you don't know what you're missing until it's pointed out" type of deals. Because Leon is rad, and I missed playing as him.

Resident Evil 6 Confirmed, Coming in November

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST

Update: Capcom has issued a press release confirming RE6's existence and its November 20 release date on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, with a PC version set to come at a later date. It also released the trailer you see above, accompanied by the following description: "It has been ten years since the incident at Raccoon City and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place. Raccoon City survivor and personal friend of the President, Leon S. Kennedy, arrives to find the President transformed beyond recognition by a bioterrorist attack. Leon is forced to make the hardest decision he has ever made.

"At the same, Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance Member, Chris Redfield arrives in China, itself under threat of a bioterrorist attack."

OP-ED: Has Ubisoft's DRM Gone Too Far?

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 12:14 PM PST

Anno 2070

Ubisoft is no stranger to DRM controversies. This was amply demonstrated last year between reviving always-online DRM (and deeming it a success) and what happened with From Dust. But it was the DRM implemented in one of Ubisoft's final releases in 2011 that feels like it may have finally stepped over the line.

DRM, or digital rights management, is a form of technology used by companies in the entertainment and technology fields to control how their products are used. In the case of videogames, it might mean you can only play when you're connected to the internet (as mentioned above) or if you've got the disc in the drive. The goal of DRM is generally to combat piracy, but it isn't always (if ever) effective in that pursuit.

The Darkness 2's Quiet Moments Nearly Eclipse The Shooting Action

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 12:00 PM PST

Picture two Italian men sitting on bar stools having a conversation. The beautiful bar they're sitting at has a shiny wood finish; there's a billiard table off in the corner; and an ornate door leads to a balcony view of the Manhattan skyline. The visual style feels ripped out of the pages of a comic book. But you can hear Dean Martin's "In the Chapel in the Moonlight" playing from a nearby jukebox as the men talk to each other, and that lends the scene a surprising feeling of authenticity. The decor could appear decadent to some -- maybe even gaudy -- but that's the kind of money the Franchetti crime family pulls in. How they're doing financially or what the mob group does to make so much dough is a mystery that The Darkness 2 leaves unanswered. But none of that matters now because the conversation between the two men is the central focus; and one of them recently became the proud owner of a new boat.

"It's a f---ing boat, Frank. Can a boat tuck you in at night? Can a boat make you children?" one says to the other.
"A boat has an anchor that I control, not the other way around," the other replies.
"You calling my wife an anchor?"
"She's my sister. I'll call her whatever I want."

Kid Icarus Uprising Revitalizes a Threadbare Series

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 10:26 AM PST

Masahiro Sakurai was given an unenviable task however many years ago it was that Nintendo assigned him to "Project Sora": Rebooting the Kid Icarus franchise. This wasn't simply a matter of updating the art of a long-running series to make its style look a little more contemporary or include a Halo-style shield system or something. Kid Icarus has lay fallow for two decades, ever since Of Myths and Monsters for Game Boy, which wasn't even released in Japan and therefore probably wasn't given much thought for this reinvention.

For all intents and purposes, Kid Icarus isn't a series, it's a game... and while that game was pretty advanced upon its debut 25 years ago and still offers some nice touches, time has not treated it kindly. So what exactly is it that defines "Kid Icarus"? Sakurai's source material is a slightly clumsy platformer whose hero suffers from a little too much inertia and falls to his death when he tries ducking beneath flying foes or projectiles. The game alternated between fixed-scrolling vertical and horizontal stages, and every fourth stage was a maze-like fortress designed to be explored. At the end, the action culminated in a single aerial shooter level.

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MMOGaming News

MMOGaming News

WoW 5.0: Mists of Pandaria PvP Recap

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WoW 5.0: Mists of Pandaria PvP Recap


WoW 5.0: Mists of Pandaria PvP Recap. New Battlegrounds, News changes are coming soon!

Rift Revenues Surpassed $100 Million in 2011, Trion Secures $85 Million New Funding

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Rift Revenues Surpassed $100 Million in 2011, Trion Secures $85 Million New Funding


Trion Worlds, the developer and publisher of the acclaimed Rift, has completed an $85 million round of strategic growth equity financing, led by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (Teachers') and BDMI.

Dungeons & Dragons Online Announced First Expansion, Due in Summer 2012

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Dungeons & Dragons Online Announced First Expansion, Due in Summer 2012


There will be a whole new storyline, an increased level cap, the new Druid class and much more.

Nexon to Adopt Unity Platform

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Nexon to Adopt Unity Platform


Unity Technologies and Nexon Korea Corporation have reached an agreement that will clear the way for the Nexon to adopt the Unity game development platform on a massive scale across the publisher's development studios.

Dota 2 Weekly New Heroes Invoker - You Thought You would Defeat Me?

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Dota 2 Weekly New Heroes Invoker - You Thought You would Defeat Me?


In addition to the usual set of fixes and additions, this update also enables your Dota Profile page, which you can reach by clicking on your name in the mini-profile. You can also check out other player's profiles by clicking on their names throughout the UI.

Free-to-play Aion Client Available for Download, Closed Beta Coming soon

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Free-to-play Aion Client Available for Download, Closed Beta Coming soon


Starting from January 19 the Aion client can be downloaded in preparation for the launch in February.

Star Wars Producer is Mad at You... (Pledge for Mercy)

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Star Wars Producer is Mad at You... (Pledge for Mercy)


Hey guys, I woke up this morning like every other friggin day and when I open up the news in msn.com I notice this disturbing title on top.

Elsword Welcomes New Year with A Brand New Update

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Elsword Welcomes New Year with A Brand New Update


Ringing in the New Year with brand new content, Elsword is now offering players fresh arenas where they can put their melee skills to the test. Breathing new life into familiar territories, the expanded manga-themed worlds will feature new landscapes and dungeons to explore, as well as imposing, new adversaries to battle.

New Events, Items for Grand Chase: Chaos and Trickster Online

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New Events, Items for Grand Chase: Chaos and Trickster Online


Starting the New Year with new items and events for two of its free-to-play online games, SG Interactive is focused on giving back to its fans.

WoW Macro Feature -- Macros for All Classes

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WoW Macro Feature -- Macros for All Classes


We have been preparing this feature about the commonly used macros of all classes for a long time, and we hope these macros will help you to play WoW more convenient and interesting than before.

WoW 4.3: Commonly Used Macros for Hunter

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WoW 4.3: Commonly Used Macros for Hunter


We have been preparing this article about the commonly used macros of Hunter for a long time, and we hope these macros will help you Hunters to play WoW more convenient and interesting than before.

King of Kings 3 Celebrates Chinese New Year with Numerous Events

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King of Kings 3 Celebrates Chinese New Year with Numerous Events


Chinese New Year has arrived and the fantasy-based PvP MMORPG King of Kings 3 is celebrating the year of the dragon in style. Numerous in-game events and special giveaways have been planned. In addition, some of the community's favorite limited items have been added to the Travelling Shop.

Continent of the Ninth Seal: Group PvP Trailer

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Continent of the Ninth Seal: Group PvP Trailer


C9 reveals a new countdown clock on its teaser site and a new trailer showcasing group PvP!

Blood Hunter Targetting at Players Aged above 18 Announced OBT

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Blood Hunter Targetting at Players Aged above 18 Announced OBT


Today, adult MMO Blood Hunter, developed by Studio Wicket and published by CJ E&M, announced to enter open beta from February 9th.

Lime Odyssey: Newly Revealed Farming Feature Is Another Unique Gameplay

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Lime Odyssey: Newly Revealed Farming Feature Is Another Unique Gameplay


Aeria Games today revealed that Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta, its highly-anticipated 3D MMORPG, will feature farming as part of its extensive collection of unique gameplay experiences. Lime Odyssey is currently in production and will be published in North America by Aeria Games in 2012.
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