DC Universe Online's next DLC introduces player housing

MMO News: DC Universe Online's next DLC introduces player housing


 

Currently, player heroes in DC Universe Online can experience the same world as the iconic comic book heroes. They walk the same streets, see the same sights, and even fight the same villains. Players even interact with the legendary heroes themselves. But there was always one part of the experience that was missing. What super-hero experience is complete without a Batcave to call your own? Now, with DCUO's next DLC, called Home Turf, Sony Online Entertainment is filling that void: Players will have personal secret lairs.

What's better than having a your own place to get away from the rigors of crime fighting in Gotham or Metropolis? Having a place you can personalize to your own style and tastes! And while having a place to hang your cape is all well and good, DCUO is going to offer more than just a private space. Not only will players be able to decorate their lairs, but they will be able to engage in battles right within their own four walls. Friend or foe, you're having company over, super-hero style!

Star Trek Online shows off the Azure Nebula event

MMO News: Star Trek Online shows off the Azure Nebula event


 

Sometimes you can't help but feel a little blue. Maybe it's because you're overtired, maybe it's because you don't have as much money as you want, or maybe it's because you've been trapped in the Azure Nebula by Tholians. Admittedly that last problem is pretty much only applicable for Romulan ships in Star Trek Online's upcoming Season 7, but it's still relevant to players, since they'll be the ones tasked with rescuing the captured ships for fun and profit.

The new event will be accessible via a queue system for players at Vice Admiral/Lieutenant General rank or higher. Several Tholian prisons have been set up through the nebula, and players will be tasked with freeing as many ships as possible within a time limit. Bigger ships mean greater rewards, but they're also guarded by more formidable Tholian warships. Success rewards players with both fleet commendations and new Romulan commendations, a fitting prize for making wayward ships feel a little less blue.
 

New super heroes arrive to Marvel Universe

MMO Update: New super heroes arrive to Marvel Universe

Gazillion Entertainment has announced that Jean Grey, Nova and Luke Cage are going to join Marvel Universe . These iconic super heroes join the 25 heroes that the game already have that includes Spider-man, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and Wolverine. Source of information: Gazillion Entertaintment press release

Guild Wars 2 has announced its first major content update, Shadow of the Mad King

MMO Update: Guild Wars 2 has announced its first major content update, Shadow of the Mad King


 On 22 October, Guild Wars 2 is going to release its first major content update, called the Shadow of the Mad King. “Halloween has a long history in Tyria, and in times past was always marked by the spirit of Mad King Thorn cavorting among the people unleashing his own brand of insanity.

Rift: Surpassing Azeroth

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There is no question that World of Warcraft has been the top dog in the pack for many years. But we contend that Rift is beginning to beat the leader at its own game. Find out why we say that and then let us know what you think in the comments.

The War Z: Early Beta Access Launches at 2:30pm Pacific

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Confirmed via The War Z's official Facebook page, the game's early beta access will begin at 2:30pm Pacific, 5:30pm Eastern.

Defiance: Meet Nathan Richardsson

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The Defiance website has been updated with a new interview with Nathan Richardsson. For those not in the know: Richardsson was announced as the brand new Executive Producer for Defiance and comes with a wealth of experience from CCP Games.

Diablo 3: Server Maintenance Oct. 16th to Pave Way for 1.05

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The Diablo III forum has been updated with the announcement that server maintenance will be conducted on all regional servers on Tuesday, October 16th. The express purpose of the maintenance is to bring patch v1.05 to live status

Pirate 101: Official Launch Day Arrives

KingsIsle has announced that the doors have swung open on Pirate 101, the latest game from the Austin studio. Like its predecessor, Pirate 101 is a family friendly offering, this time focusing on pirate-y goodness.

Guild Wars 2: ArenaNet Programmers Speak to the Challenges of Coding Tyria

Our own Garrett Fuller was at GDC Online this past week, and spoke with several members of ArenaNet's programming team for Guild Wars 2, including Cameron Dunn, Studio Technical Director, Braeden Shosa, Gameplay Programming Team Lead, Chad Taylor, Engine Programming Team Lead, and Stephen Clarke-Willson, Server Programming Team Lead.