Lord of the Rings Online: Blessing of the Valar to Allow Instant 95 Posted: 02 Dec 2015 06:24 AM PST
Lord of the Rings Online will be bringing in a new buff called Blessing of Valar that will allow players instantly level their characters to 95. It appears that this will be a store item, according to the preliminary patch notes. In addition, new housing decorations are featured in the store and many significant (and not-so significant!) bugs will be addressed as well. |
Sphere 3: Enchanted World: Worldwide Launch Day Arrives Posted: 02 Dec 2015 06:09 AM PST
Nikita Online has announced that the worldwide launch day for Sphere 3: Enchanted World has arrived. Players can get hold of the game via Steam. |
Wizard101: Putting the Unity in Community Posted: 01 Dec 2015 03:39 PM PST
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I posed a simple question to the Wizard101 community. I asked, "Hey wizards, what are you thankful for?" The question gathered mixed results, but I did notice one constant. Almost all of the responses had "community" somewhere within them. Community is an important aspect in any online game, especially MMOs ... but what exactly makes the Wizard101 community so special? Why do so many players feel so connected to it? |
Pirate101: Yarr! Monthly Newsletter Spotlights the Rogue's Gallery Posted: 02 Dec 2015 05:06 AM PST
The December Monthly Newsletter is now live on the Pirate101 site. In it, players can check out the latest Rogue's Gallery starring Count Brastillo De Brass along with his attendant lore and a bit about his abilities. |
Wizard101: Ravenwood Bulletin Hot Off the Press Posted: 02 Dec 2015 05:02 AM PST
The latest edition of the Wizard101 Ravenwood Bulletin is ready for readers' perusal. In it, wizards can find out about all the great happenings for December, including the arrival of Yuletide with its seasonal goodies, Yuletoy fish and holiday decorations. |
Heroes & Generals: Zhukov - Armored Ambush Deployed Posted: 02 Dec 2015 04:44 AM PST
Reto-Moto has announced that the latest update has been deployed to Heroes & Generals. Called Zhukov - Armored Ambush, players can look forward to some light tank improvements and the introduction of several new tanks and weapons. In addition, the Depot map has been tweaked and improved for a better experience. |
General: Jade Empire Free on Origin for a Limited Time Posted: 02 Dec 2015 03:27 AM PST
Fans of Bioware RPGs will be interested to hear that EA is offering Jade Empire, one of the company's most acclaimed titles, for free via the Origin platform via the "On the House" program. |
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: C'mon Back Now, Ya Hear? Free Login Campaign Begins Posted: 02 Dec 2015 12:20 AM PST
From now through December 31st, players whose Final Fantasy XIV accounts have lapsed for one reason or another are being invited back for free. Qualified accounts will be able to spend up to 96 hours in FFXIV to check out all of the new content. |
World of Tanks: Blitz Mobile Tie-In Rumbling Onto Windows 10 Posted: 01 Dec 2015 03:58 PM PST
World of Tanks Blitz is ready to rumble when it is released for Windows 10 devices later this year. World of Tanks Blitz will bring 7v7 battles to Windows 10 mobile devices, tablets and PCs. |
General: Tide - An RPG Where the Community is the Hero Posted: 01 Dec 2015 03:34 PM PST
We have received word from French development studio, NOG, that it is currently developing a new "RPG-MMO" experience that places the community at the forefront of the heroics. According to the team, Tide is for those who enjoy creativity, imagination and role play all wrapped up in a sandbox environment. |
General: Paul Nadin: My Letter to MMO Santa Posted: 01 Dec 2015 03:13 PM PST
Every year we get a little bit older, and the weight of responsibility of being a grown-up makes it harder to really get into the spirit of the season. That's why this year I have decided to take a break from being an adult and make a list of unreasonable demands after having done nothing to deserve them.If these demands are not met, I will make a fuss and sulk all day. |
WildStar: Designing Your Own Corner of the Heavens in New Event Posted: 01 Dec 2015 01:08 PM PST
The WildStar team has posted a note about a new event that will take place from December 9th through December 18th. During this time, players taking part in level-appropriate shiphand missions will be able to grab hold of Eko Particles that can be exchanged for Eko Chits that can then be used to buy some ship components. Players can put these amazing ship creations on their home plots, sadly not flyable, and show them off to the world via any of the WildStar social media sites. |
ARK: Survival Evolved: This Ain't No Easter Bunny - Oviraptor Claws Way Into Game Posted: 01 Dec 2015 11:43 AM PST
Small but ferocious and most of all sneaky, the Oviraptor has joined ARK: Survival Evolved. Ovi is a wily and agile hunter who seeks out the eggs of others to return to his master in order to boost the mating speed of allied dinosaurs. See this little fella in action in the video below. |
Chronicles of Elyria: Player-Created Dungeons Posted: 01 Dec 2015 04:03 AM PST
Hidden staircases, trapped doors, and underground chambers bring out the imagination in all of us. These are just a few of the reasons player-made housing in Chronicles of Elyria is both captivating and compelling. |
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: XBox One Release Date Arrives Posted: 01 Dec 2015 09:57 AM PST
XBox One fans of action RPGs will want to take note of today's release of The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing. Players can get hold of the game for $14.99 or for free for XBox Live Gold members throughout the month of December. |
Dragomon Hunter: Massive 300v300 PvP Battleground to Feature Mounted Combat Posted: 01 Dec 2015 09:50 AM PST
Aeria Games has announced that the first update to Dragomon Hunter has been deployed. Players now have the opportunity to take part in mounted combat in massive 300v300 PvP battles on the Final Frontier battleground. Points earned during battle can be used to gain access to exclusive mounts that can be ridden in the Final Frontier. |
General: Outside the Box: Adobe Kicks Flash to the Curb...Sort Of Posted: 01 Dec 2015 09:02 AM PST
Adobe has seen the end of the Flash era and has decided to go along with the growing voices of discontent against it in a sense. Beginning early next year, Adobe will rebrand Flash into something called Adobe Animate CC. |
EVE Online: Chronicles of a New Eden - Bringing Down the House Posted: 30 Nov 2015 11:27 AM PST
Grath Telkin has a bit of a reputation. In the null-sec space of EVE Online, he is easily one of the most recognizable names, known for yelling at people and leading some of the most cutthroat players in the game. Pandemic Legion is a wrecking ball swinging from one fragile null-sec empire to the next, and their reputation for crushing their foes is, at this point, pretty well solidified. |
Black Desert: PvP with Purpose - Valencia to Utilize Karma System Posted: 01 Dec 2015 08:09 AM PST
The Korean version of Black Desert Online will be updating later this month with a host of new content. Most notably, however, is a new PvP system being put into place in Valencia. Under the new system, karma penalties have been reduced, no new penalties have been added, but players will lose experience on death. |