Category Archives: MMO
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 19:32 BST
Elder Scrolls Online developer video takes you exploring
A new Elder Scrolls Online video has been released featuring creative director Paul Sage describing how players will find useful, interesting items in every corner of the world of Tamriel. Basically, the video is all about exploration and gathering items. Check it out below. The Elder Scrolls Online is expected to launch this year and will be playable at Gamescom in August.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 11:04 BST
World of Tanks tournament to mark Wargaming’s 15th anniversary
World of Tanks developer Wargaming has announced an eSports tourney to mark its 15th anniversary.
Thu, May 16, 2013 | 10:25 BST
Tencent financials: profit up 37%, revenue rises 40%
Monster Hunter Online publisher and Riot Games owner Tencent has posted its Q1 financials, pointing to a prosperous year for the Chinese online gaming company.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 20:31 BST
SWTOR update 2.1 is live, video shows dyes and other customization options
Bioware has released a SWTOR video giving you a better look at the new customization options which launched today with update 2.1. You were given a slight glimpse last week, now set your eyes on the video below which shows off the Appearance Designer in action. And don’t forget about the new playable Cathar species either.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 18:22 BST
DUST 514 – it’s go time on PS3
CCP Games has announced the launch of DUST 514, the free-to-play, multiplayer first-person shooter on PS3.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 17:35 BST
DC Universe Online’s Origin Crisis update is live
DC Universe Online’s next DLC chapter, Origin Crisis, has been released on PC and PS3, and to celebrate, SOE has released a new batch of screenshots and a launch trailer Brenna already told you all about the update through here, so give it another read and refresh your memories.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 16:22 BST
RIFT free-to-play option launching in June
Trion Worlds has announced that RIFT will have a free-to-play launch in June, and will sport a hybrid model similar to other MMOs.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 14:05 BST
War Thunder the military MMO is in development for PS4
Gaijin Entertainment has announced War Thunder, its military MMO, for PS4.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 10:16 BST
Destiny gets new location & armour art, character models
Destiny developer Bungie has released 23 new pieces of art and character models into the wild, showing off new locations, character designs, armour types and much more. It’s rather lovely, but does anyone else just want to see in-game shots now?
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 09:17 BST
Guild Wars 2 microtransaction sales “consistent and strong”, says NC Soft
Guild Wars 2 publisher NC Soft has discussed the “consistent and strong” performance of the MMO’s in-game gem transactions, suggesting that when stacked against sales of the game itself, digital revenue is driving the game onward.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 09:07 BST
Eve Online: Odyssey expansion may allow for simultaneous training of alt. characters
Eve Online: Odyssey is the game’s 19th expansion, and players have found that you may be able to train alt. accounts on top of your main character for a limited time using the game’s PLEX items.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 09:01 BST
Final Fantasy 14 gets a torrent of enemy, Primals and location details & images
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn developer Square-Enix has gone detail-crazy, and has unleashed a long list of background on many of the MMO’s enemies, locations and Primals. Seriously, set aside a minute or two for this one.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 08:20 BST
Survarium: alpha invites rolling out, first gameplay screens and details emerge
Survarium developer Vostok Games has started sending out invites for the game’s alpha testing phase, along with a batch of debut gameplay screens and details on various features. The ex-S.T.A.L.K.E.R. team will be sending out another wave of invites soon.
Tue, May 14, 2013 | 06:03 BST
Defiance patch adds elements from the TV series
Sci-fi MMO Defiance has been updated, making good on the promise of transmedia connections with the SyFy series of the same name.
Mon, May 13, 2013 | 02:28 BST
NCSoft Q1: Guild Wars 2 sales flatten but profits up
As new purchases of Guild Wars 2 tail off, publisher NCSoft has noted a dramatic drop in sales revenue – but is still very much back in the black after a few chancy years.
Sat, May 11, 2013 | 16:31 BST
SWTOR dye modules coming with next week’s update previewed
SWTOR is getting dye modules with game update 2.1, and to show these off a bit, BioWare has released a new video. It’s less than a minute long, but it gives you the idea well enough. Have a look below. Game update 2.1 is expected on May 14 and update 2.2 is set to roll out on June 11. Thanks, Massively.
Sat, May 11, 2013 | 16:16 BST
Defiance renewed for a second season by SyFy
Syfy has renewed Defiance for a second season by greenlighting 13 new episodes. Season two will begin production in Toronto in August for a 2014 premiere. The news coincides with Trion’s announcement of new content headed to the game end of Defiance, which includes five content updates for the year, with each one offering free, paid and micro-transaction items along with a new playable species on the docket.
Fri, May 10, 2013 | 12:48 BST
Wargaming sues Project Tank developer over clone claims
World of Tanks developer Wargaming has sued Changyou.com Limited and Beijing-based Gamease Age Digital Technology Co for their hand in creating Project Tank, a title the Warsaw outfit claims borrows heavily from its highly successful MMO.
Fri, May 10, 2013 | 03:14 BST
Defiance content update offers free and paid material, including new species
Whether you want to cough up a few bucks or not, you’ll benefit from the new content headed to Defiance.
Thu, May 09, 2013 | 17:27 BST
Wildstar developer video demonstrates importance of movement, double jump
Wildstar has a new video in which developer Carbine Studios discusses gameplay mechanics and how movement plays a major role in every part of the game. Even double jumping will be important in some instances, such as when you are exploring high places with platforms and missing one means death. You can watch the video below. Wildstar is expected later this year and you can sign up for the beta here.


Super Stardust spiritual successor in development for PS4