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Lego Minifigures Online: You Got Diablo in My LEGO!

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 05:05 PM PDT

You Got Diablo in My LEGO!

The team at Funcom was able to meet with us about their new MMO at GDC. It was not crazed wizards and hardy barbarians, nor was it wild factions hiding magic in today's society. It was LEGO. LEGO Minifigures Online captures what is so much fun about action RPGs and online worlds in a game that both adults and kids will enjoy. Executive Producer Lawrence Poe was on hand to explain working in the LEGO world.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Through the Maelstrom to Release Today

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 06:19 AM PDT

Through the Maelstrom to Release Today

Square Enix has announced that the v2.2 patch for Final Fantasy: A Realm Reborn will be released today. Called "Through the Maelstrom", the patch brings new hard mode dungeons, a brand new dungeon and a new storyline.

Shroud of the Avatar: Release 4 Begins Today for Backers

Posted: 27 Mar 2014 03:15 AM PDT

Release 4 Begins Today for Backers

Backers of Shroud of the Avatar will need to check the official site for instructions on how to access Release 4. The event is expected to last from today, March 27th, through Sunday, March 30th. Most notably in Release 4, players will experience combat, check out the new map system, ten scenes along with attendant quests, and more.

Torchlight 2: Co-Founders Leaving Runic Games

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 07:01 PM PDT

Co-Founders Leaving Runic Games

Runic Games co-founders Erich Schaefer and Travis Baldree are both leaving the studio that created Torchlight and Torchlight II. According to a forum post, the pair leave in good stead and will continue working together in new ventures. They have plans to pursue smaller development where, as Baldree put it, they can "wear many, many hats performing many, many different kinds of tasks."

Landmark: Closed Beta Begins & A New Name

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 05:23 PM PDT

Closed Beta Begins & A New Name

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that after a successful alpha run, EverQuest Next: Landmark has officially entered closed beta testing. In preparation for today's CBT launch, alpha servers were wiped, though players were able to save templates of all of the things created during alpha for redeployment in the beta.

Skyforge: Latest Location Profile - The Factory

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 04:49 PM PDT

Latest Location Profile - The Factory

The latest location to be profiled from Skyforge is The Factory. Looking at the images provided on the official Skyforge forum, it is easy to see that, as the name suggests, this is an industrial building packed with intelligent machines.

General: Tribal Wars 2 GDC 2014 Preview

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 08:01 PM PDT

Tribal Wars 2 GDC 2014 Preview

Interestingly, German developer InnoGames was established in 2007 out of a very successful hobby project, Tribal Wars. At GDC this past week, I got a chance to take a look at Tribal Wars 2, their forthcoming sequel to the free-to-play persistent strategy game.

Elder Scrolls Online: My Endgame is Not Your Endgame

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 07:51 PM PDT

My Endgame is Not Your Endgame

The term "endgame" has become a contentious one, with people arguing the definition. Part of the issue is when people think that an MMO should have certain things and fit a certain definition. Others choose to focus upon what a game in particular "lacks" rather than what it has to offer. With The Elder Scrolls Online, this has also been the case. Yet ESO's offerings for higher level players offer some fitting choices.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: House of Glass #1 of 5 Released

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 12:39 PM PDT

House of Glass #1 of 5 Released

CD Projekt RED has announced that the first comic in a series of five based on The Witcher trilogy of games has been released. The comic has been published by Dark Horse Comics and is available in stores for $3.99 as a physical or digital copy.

Neverwinter: Infographic Shows Success of Shadowmantle Module

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 12:20 PM PDT

Infographic Shows Success of Shadowmantle Module

Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios has released a fascinating infographic to show how successful the last Neverwinter module, Shadowmantle, has been for the game. Check out some of these amazing stats and let us know what you think in the comments.

Elsword: The Red Knight Returns to Elrios

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 01:16 AM PDT

The Red Knight Returns to Elrios

Hey Gang, the Elsword team is here to introduce, by royal decree, the Captain of the Velder Knights, the leader of the Grand Chase, the Red Haired knight... Elesis.

Guild Wars 2: Social Play Improvements Revealed

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 12:04 PM PDT

Social Play Improvements Revealed

As the date for the deployment of the next Guild Wars 2 patch that will address core game features nears, the team continues to reveal more of what players can expect. In today's blog post, the team has listed several of the social features that will be enhanced in the game.

SMITE: Quick & Flashy with Great Combat

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 07:35 PM PDT

Quick & Flashy with Great Combat

The success of games like League of Legends, DotA 2, and now SMITE is something all gamers should take notice of. SMITE is the newest prodigal child from HiRez Studios and the upcoming launch and current state of SMITE is nothing short of enjoyable. Featuring a wide selection of aesthetically and mechanically different characters, an easy-to-learn style of gameplay, and a growing population of players and competition; SMITE is well on its way to becoming a major player in the MOBA space.

World of WarPlanes: Flight School #5: Technical Specifications

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 10:15 AM PDT

Flight School #5: Technical Specifications

Wargaming has released the latest in a series of tutorial videos for World of WarPlanes. Flight School #5 goes over the five aircraft technical specifications - durability, firepower, airspeed, maneuverability, altitude performance. The video also spotlights what affects them and how to change them to suit a player's or a situation's needs. Check it out!

Lord of the Rings Online: The Breaking of Isengard Coming April 14th

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 10:11 AM PDT

The Breaking of Isengard Coming April 14th

During a recent live stream event, the Lord of the Rings Online team announced that the next update called "The Breaking of Isengard" will be deployed on April 14th. While no official note has been made on the LOTRO site, the team has plans to reveal more during a special preview of The Breaking of Isengard on March 27th.

Infinite Crisis: Nightmare Superman Joins the Fray

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 09:35 AM PDT

Nightmare Superman Joins the Fray

Warner Bros. Interactive has announced that Nightmare Superman is the latest super hero to enter the fray in its MOBA, Infinite Crisis. To celebrate his arrival, the team has released a brand new trailer to show off just what Nightmare Superman brings to the game.

Elder Scrolls Online: What To Do At Level 50

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 09:26 AM PDT

What To Do At Level 50

One of the harshest criticisms launched at any MMO these days is that it lacks an end game. To give Elder Scrolls Online players a peek ahead at what's available at Level 50, Zenimax's official blog has been updated with all of the activities in which players can take part.

Shroud of the Avatar: Richard 'Lord British' Garriott Live Forum Q&A -- TOMORROW!

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 09:14 AM PDT

Richard

Join us Thursday, March 27 at 7PM EDT in our Shroud of the Avatar subforum for a live Q&A with Portalarium's Richard 'Lord British' Garriott.

World of Tanks: Hands On with the iOS Edition

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 07:21 PM PDT

Hands On with the iOS Edition

This past week at GDC we had the chance to meet with Victor Kislyi from Wargaming.net. There are a lot of updates coming to World of Tanks in the coming months, the best of which is bringing the game to mobile platforms. Wargaming.net really does dominate that tactical warfare MMO like no one else. We have enjoyed years of World of Tanks and now with a graphical upgrade and tablets coming around the corner it was great to hear what the team is working on.

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