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General: Cultural Reference, Localization & Assumed Knowledge

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 05:37 PM PDT

Cultural Reference, Localization & Assumed Knowledge

The games we played are filled with all sorts of symbolism that pertains to the worlds we inhabit. What is sometimes overlooked however, are the cultural symbols that slip in, localization issues and assuming that the whole world thinks the way the dev team does. Check out our latest Fair Game column to weigh our thoughts before leaving your own in the comments.

UFO Online: More Beta Keys!

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 12:42 PM PDT

More Beta Keys!

Yesterday we setup 500 keys for the closed beta of UFO Online and they were gone in just a few hours. Today we scored an additional 5,000 keys for our readers. Get yours Now!

General: Seeking Abject Terror

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 05:23 PM PDT

Seeking Abject Terror

MMOs have embodied many of the world's favorite themes...except one: Terror. In today's Devil's Advocate, we take a look at how a terror/horror mechanic might, in the right circumstances, fit quite well within the MMO-space. See what we have to say on the subject before lending your thoughts to the comments.

War Thunder: Open Beta Client Updated

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 09:28 AM PDT

Open Beta Client Updated

War Thunder's open beta has received a massive update as of today. In addition, Gaijin Entertainment has announced that a mobile application tied to War Thunder is in the works.
Posted by Shri Krishna

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Age of Wushu Fan-made MV - Throne

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Age of Wushu Fan-made MV - Throne


Since the launch of Age of Wushu, the heat of this Chinese martial art MMORPG is now burning all over the world. Some of the players are quite addicted to the game feature and the amazing graphics of the game, and some of the players are struggling in the Wuxia World to get themselves a place in Jianghu.

Neverwinter CB4 Unannounced Zones: The Chasm and Rothé Valley

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Neverwinter CB4 Unannounced Zones: The Chasm and Rothé Valley


Anyone reading MMOsite would have seen that shiny, sparkling press release announcing the surprise fourth closed beta weekend and the unveiling of Neverwinter's profession/crafting system.

Black Desert Interview Talks about the Features of the Game

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Black Desert Interview Talks about the Features of the Game


As you guys may remember the name Black Desert, the Korean fantasy sanbox MMORPG recently had an interview with the design staff helps show off just how big the game aims to be, which includes territory control, building relationships with NPCs, and an open-world housing system with a limited number of houses.

Lost Saga Begins Open Beta Test, Announces Commercial Launch Date

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Lost Saga Begins Open Beta Test, Announces Commercial Launch Date


Popular Fighting MMO to Re-launch on May 2nd with First-ever Premium Character.

Blade and Soul (CN) Micro Film Season 1 - "Find Your Soul"

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Blade and Soul (CN) Micro Film Season 1 -


This micro film contains five short stories, talking about what happened in the players' real life combining with the game wolrd. It seems that the game encouraged thoese players to be themselves bravely in their real life. Although it is in Chinese, I think it is not too hard to understand.

Aion Graph: XP Required from Version 1.9 to 4.0

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Aion Graph: XP Required from Version 1.9 to 4.0


Aion.im Face Book post a graph about the XP required from versions 1.9 to 4.0... It takes less XP to go from 0-65 in 4.0 than it does to go from 49-50 back at launch!
Posted by Shri Krishna
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