Category Archives: MMO

Thu, May 23, 2013 | 15:37 BST

Destiny: new CG trailer due today, E3 reveal confirmed in books

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Destiny will receive a new CG trailer today, ahead of its June 10 showing at E3. The confirmation was included in a Rudyard Kipling book sent to VG247 this morning. We’ve got photos inside.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 04:28 BST

Free respec offered for Dust 514 players

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While DUST 514, the console based MMO/FPS set in the Eve Online universe, is continuing to receive changes from CCP to its skill system based on feedback from players, some players are not happy with the effects the changes are having on their chosen skills. To help things run more smoothly CCP is offering players a chance to request one free respec.

Players are able to request a respec by emailing the CCP support teamwith any key information. This option is available from now through to May 31st, thanks to Ten Ton Hammer.

Thu, May 23, 2013 | 03:33 BST

Age of Conan’s 5th anniversary in-game event

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As part of the celebrations for Funcom’s Age of Conan 5 year anniversary, brutal boss monsters will be roaming and rampaging through the world of Hyboria for five days in a row.
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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 03:03 BST

DDO update kicks off Shadowfell Conspiracy prequel

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Update 18 for Dungeons and Dragons Online releases today in preparation for the Shadowfell Conspiracy expansion pack. The update serves as a prequel to the expansion pack set to release on 5 June and adds two new quests, available to all players, known as the Disciples of Shadow.
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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 19:18 BST

Elder Scrolls Online video shows off the Wamasu

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The Elder Scrolls Online has a new video giving you a look at the Wamasu, a creature which mails from the Black Marsh. Watch it below. It’s short, but sweet, and the creature looks rather formidable.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 15:32 BST

WildStar: Settler and Scientist content detailed with videos

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Carbine Studios has released additional information on WildStar’s two remaining Paths: Scientist and Settler. Paths have been incorporated into character creation as well as integrated into the core gameplay. You can see how this works in the videos below as you get to know the Scientist and Settler a bit better. There’s some screenshots below in as well. Wildstar is expected later this year and you can sign up for the beta here.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 08:15 BST

Who the devil..? Diablo III one-year anniversary infographic

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An infographic depicting many statistics from Diablo III in the last year has been posted on the Battle.net site in celebration of the first anniversary of the game.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:13 BST

Xbox One: Destiny release confirmed by Bungie

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Xbox One will get its own version of Destiny, developer Bungie has confirmed.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 16:06 BST

Neverwinter devs issue rollback after Auction House and Astral Diamond Exchange exploit found

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Neverwinter players who are playing the beta may have noticed a rollback, after Crytpic was informed by players of an exploit which some players used to their economic advantage. Recall the recent exploit in Diablo 3 which resulted in the Auction Houses being brought down and you get the idea.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 15:06 BST

Guild Wars 2 has been given a permanent price drop

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Guild Wars 2 has been given a permanent price drop, NCsoft has announced. The standard edition will now run you £34.99/$49.99 and the Deluxe version £49.99/$69.99. The new price point, which is $10 off the launch price, is effective starting today. The new price coincides with the conclusion of the Southsun Cove event next week, called Last Stand at Southsun. All sorts of things will be happening during the next week, and you can find out more information through a previous post on the matter, and look over ArenaNet’s update page here.

Tue, May 21, 2013 | 14:36 BST

Dragon’s Prophet goes into open beta next weekend

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Dragon’s Prophet will go into open beta next week, and to get you ready for some dragon riding action, SOE has released a new trailer showing the mounts and battle partners in action.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 11:51 BST

Eve Online team “dabbling in mobile”, considering companion apps

Eve Online developer CCP Games has confirmed it is toying with the idea of mobile companion apps for its persistent MMO universe. However, it needs to be sure of how it will all work before proceeding.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 10:43 BST

PlanetSide: original game going free-to-play, SOE confirms

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PlanetSide, the 2003 MMO shooter from Sony Online Entertainment will go free-to-play at some point in the future, according to the company’s president John Smedley.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 12:24 BST

World of Warcraft 5.3 update drops this week, full patch notes inside

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World of Warcraft developer Blizzard has released full patch notes for its 5.3 update, including a new battleground, arena and four new scenarios.

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Sat, May 18, 2013 | 21:16 BST

Obsidian and Allods Online team announce partnership on Skyforge MMO

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Mail.ru has announced that its Allods Online team is working with Obsidian Entertainment on a new MMO called Skyforge. The news was announced yesterday during the Russian Game Developer’s Conference. Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart called the project “interesting and promising,” and feels the partnership will be “a great experience for all of us.” Announced in May 2012, the MMO is slated for release on PC in 2014. A video is below. Thanks, GI International.

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Sat, May 18, 2013 | 18:03 BST

Guild Launch is exclusive distributor of US beta keys for Dragon’s Prophet MMO

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Guild Launch will be handing out thousands of closed beta keys for SOE’s Dragon’s Prophet MMO. Those interested in nabbing one, should head over now, as they are being handed out on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Guilds, as I told you before, will be an important factor in Dragon’s Prophet due not only to the PvP, but the Frontier System in general. Guild Launch is the exclusive US host for the game’s beta keys so hurry and get one before they are all out. Dragon’s Prophet is slated for a Q2 release this year.

Sat, May 18, 2013 | 16:32 BST

Guild Wars development halted, support to be maintained through automated service

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ArenaNet has announced development on Guild Wars will cease, in order to focus on Guild Wars 2 and it’s monthly content.

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Sat, May 18, 2013 | 15:27 BST

Trion Worlds hit with lay-offs, original numbers “grossly exaggerated,” says rep

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Trion Worlds has laid off as many as 100 employees, according to various sources on the net. Some say the lay-off count is as high as 80% – a percentage Trion states is “grossly exaggerated.”

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Fri, May 17, 2013 | 21:45 BST

SWTOR’s Gree in-game event returns next week

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The ancient Gree starship, Gray Secant, is returning to Ilum May 21-28, and will provide SWTOR players with some nifty rewards such as unique armor, pets, weapons, and the like. Players will earn Reputation points has they “fight the Gree’s grand mission,” and players level 45 and over can jump into the event before it returns at level 55 in the future. For more information, you can visit the in-game News Terminal located on Carrick Station or Vaiken Spacedock, or just head over to the game’s official website. A video is below.

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Fri, May 17, 2013 | 13:30 BST

Wildstar second closed beta open to both European and US regions

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Wildstar’s second closed beta, The Dominion, has started. It focuses solely on the second faction it’s named after and features new zones, dungeons, battlegrounds and more.

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