| General: Hanging Our RPG Hopes on Sword Coast Legends Posted: 12 Mar 2015 03:46 PM PDT 
There's no denying that the Baldur's Gate series is foundational in the evolution of single-player RPGs. The gameplay in Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, along with their expansions, inspired a generation of isometric RPGs, including genre favorites Planescape: Torment and the Icewind Dale series. |
| Skyforge: Closed Beta First Impressions Posted: 11 Mar 2015 09:02 PM PDT 
Skyforge, part of a joint development initiative between Allods Team and Obsidian with My.com as the publisher, recently hit closed beta status. Expected to launch just a little bit later this year, the F2P MMORPG is one we've been following for a while. We've been dabbling in the beta, and these are our initial thoughts. |
| Sevencore: Aimon Race Revealed in New Trailer Posted: 13 Mar 2015 06:59 AM PDT 
Webzen has sent out a new trailer to show off the Aimon race that will be coming to Sevencore soon. Aimon, though small, are often underestimated in a fight and bring a few racial buffs to teammates including mount energy and regeneration out of battle. |
| General: Victory Command: Now Accepting Closed Beta Applications Posted: 13 Mar 2015 06:45 AM PDT
Petroglyph has announced that its upcoming battle arena game, Victory Command, is ready to begin accepting closed beta applications. Victory Command is new twist on MOBAs that utilizes an RTS setting. Players begin with three basic units, with new units unlocking as the player progresses. |
| General: The Daily Quest - What Makes You Return to a Game? Posted: 13 Mar 2015 05:52 AM PDT
We've all come and gone from our favorite MMOs. I can't count how many times I've made a return to World of Warcraft, even if just long enough to remember why I left in the first place. But what makes us return? Nostalgia? A new update? Boredom? Perhaps a mix of all three? That's today's Daily Quest. |
| DC Universe Online: Check Out the New Munitions Power Posted: 12 Mar 2015 03:58 PM PDT 
Daybreak Game Studio is on Twitch right now to show off the new DC Universe Online hero power called "Munitions". |
| General: Etrian Mystery Dungeon: Sovereign Class Announced Posted: 12 Mar 2015 03:31 PM PDT
Atlus has revealed the first information about the Sovereign class in Etrian Mystery Dungeon. To show off the Sovereign's abilities and more, Atlus has sent out a terrific new trailer. Check it out! |
| General: The Daily Quest: What Book Series Would Make a Great Game? Posted: 12 Mar 2015 01:47 PM PDT 
We trot this topic out every now and again. Truly, it never seems to get old, does it? With today's passing of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the Discworld series among others, it seems a fitting tribute to a great author who will be sorely missed. |
| General: With Seven Dragon Saga, the Gold Box CRPG Returns Posted: 12 Mar 2015 01:27 PM PDT
Earlier today Rob Lashley chatted over the phone with David Klein and David Shelley of TSI about the Kickstarter for their upcoming cRPG Seven Dragon Saga. Read on to see what the SSI vets had to say about their new game that has roots in the cRPG gold box golden days. |
| General: Gameplay Video With Commentary or Without? Posted: 12 Mar 2015 11:24 AM PDT
We recently asked you all about what kind of MMO videos you like to watch, and this week's TGN column is piggybacking on that as well. This time, we want to know: do you prefer videos with player commentary or videos where we get out of the way and just let you watch? |
| Triad Wars: Beta Key Giveaway! Posted: 12 Mar 2015 11:54 AM PDT 
MMORPG.com has partnered with United Front Games to bring our community an exciting beta testing opportunity. We have been given beta keys to get you instant access to this open world sandbox game about the crime underworld in Hong Kong. Get your key now and Own the Underworld while supplies last! |
| WildStar: Next Big Update, INVASION: Nexus coming to PTR Today Posted: 12 Mar 2015 11:36 AM PDT 
INVASION: Nexus brings tons of new, community-feedback based content to the game. Contracts give players who are short on time a new way to earn awesome gear, while aesthetic-related improvements like the Holo-Wardrobe and brand-new vanity pets let players cruise Nexus in style. Also incoming is a swath of new content, like a 20-player raid, a new adventure and expanded PvP options! |
| World of Warcraft: Blizzcon Announced for November 6-7, 2015 Posted: 12 Mar 2015 11:15 AM PDT 
Blizzard has announced that Blizzcon will be held on November 6-7, 2015 in Anaheim at the convention center. Tickets will be sold on April 15th and 18th. |
| General: Why MMO Discussions Should Include Clash of Clans Posted: 10 Mar 2015 05:50 PM PDT
I would like to apologize to my readers for my recent grumpiness; I tend to lash out when I feel that gaming and many of its fans are causing the genre more harm than good. If you have kept up with the last two or three years of gaming news, you'll know why I am so adamant about pressing the opinion that of all of the forces that are hurting the genre, entitled gamers will always be the biggest source of damage. |
| General: RIP Sir Terry Pratchett Posted: 12 Mar 2015 10:46 AM PDT 
While not MMO-related, many here will be saddened to hear of the death of one of the world's most prolific and best-beloved authors, Sir Terry Pratchett. Pratchett wrote over seventy books based in and around Discworld. He died earlier today at age 66 in his home surrounded by his family. Pratchett had been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's and had largely retired from public life in recent years. |
| Crowfall: More Details About Crafting Revealed Posted: 12 Mar 2015 10:36 AM PDT 
The Crowfall team has released a new FAQ that reveals additional details about the crafting system as imagined for the game. |
| World of Warships: Wargaming's Latest Cruises Into Closed Beta Posted: 12 Mar 2015 10:22 AM PDT 
The World of Warships has officially entered closed beta testing and servers are live. Best of all, all NDAs and embargoes have lifted to give players and streamers a chance to post their impressions of the highly anticipated title. Check out the CBT launch trailer and keep your eyes peeled for more news out of the WoWS camp. |
