Tag Archives: Planetside 2

Thu, Jan 05, 2012 | 15:37 GMT

New Planetside 2 video details new engine, factions, shows gameplay

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A brand new gameplay video of Planetside 2 has appeared online, showing some of the SOE development team detailing the game’s new engine, the factions within it and some new gameplay towards the end. Get it below the break. The MMOFPS doesn’t have a date as yet.

Thanks, DSB.

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Thu, Dec 22, 2011 | 09:05 GMT

Planetside 2 beta signups kick off

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SOE’s begun sign-ups for Planetside 2 ahead of a planned testing period expected at some point next year. In order to sign up for the beta, you will need an SOE account. Get to it over on the game’s newly-revamped website, soldier.

The MMOFPS currently goes without a date. Thanks, RPS.

Sat, Nov 12, 2011 | 00:56 GMT

Friday Shorts: Turbine, Stevie Wonder, DW7: Xtreme Legends, Amalur

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Little did you know, that all those times you looked at the clock and it was 11:11, the cosmos was preparing itself for the Dragonborn. Because the day of reckoning is now upon us, little else is happening. Regardless, there’s still enough to warrant a shorts post.

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Sat, Oct 29, 2011 | 17:15 BST

Terran Republic character video released for PlanetSide 2

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As if the two shots of the Terran Republic from PlanetSide 2 weren’t enough to get your blood rushing yesterday, Massively has posted a video showcasing 360-degree views of character armor and tools. You’ll notice both Light and heavy Assault in there as well as Standard variations to the Mosquito. Still no date. Enjoy below.

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Fri, Oct 28, 2011 | 11:07 BST

Two new Planetside 2 screens show Terrans

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SOE’s put out two new Planetside 2 shots, which likely explains the internet tremors you’ve been experiencing this morning. They show soldiers in the MMOFPS’s Terran Republic faction. See them on Planetside Universe, via Massively. The game has no date.

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 | 06:05 BST

Planetside 2′s continents are eight kilometres square

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Upcoming shooter MMO sequel Planetside 2 boasts some huge environments.

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Tue, Sep 27, 2011 | 08:37 BST

Tuesday shorts – Please Make it Stop Edition

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It’s like the Internet developed the ability to vomit, and I’m on mop duty. You may need to set aside some time for this.

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Wed, Sep 14, 2011 | 21:15 BST

Wednesday Shorts: Layton, Serious Sam 3, Flying Fairy, RE: Revelations, Coheed and Cambria

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Below the break you will find more coverage than a bacon bikini.

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Fri, Sep 09, 2011 | 14:42 BST

SOE’s Smedley: Planetside 2 to be free-to-play

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Sony Online Entertainment head John Smedley has confirmed that Planetside 2 will be free-to-play in some form.

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Fri, Aug 19, 2011 | 00:01 BST

Gamescom trailer treasures unearthed – World of Tanks, Planetside 2, more

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In the rush to cover all the major new trailers out of gamescom, plenty of treasures go overlooked. Come through and gaze in awe at Planetside 2; Crusader Kings II; World of Tanks; and Phineas and Ferb before you miss the bandwagon.

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Tue, Jul 19, 2011 | 22:04 BST

Tuesday Shorts II: Planetside 2, GOG, Rocketbirds, Star Trek

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It’s time for your second batch of shorts for the day.

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Wed, Jul 13, 2011 | 13:58 BST

Ratio of indoor and outdoor environments will be balanced in Planetside 2

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Planetside 2′s Forge Light engine will provide a better balance for indoor and outdoor battlefields, according to SOE president John Smedley, who told PC Magazine he would like game maps to have a 50/50 to 60/40 ratio for indoor environments.

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Tue, Jul 12, 2011 | 08:35 BST

SOE: Planetside 2 originally F2P update for original game

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Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley has said that Planetside 2 had previously been just an update for the original game to go free-to-play.

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Wed, Jul 13, 2011 | 13:41 BST

Planetside 2 details come out of SOE’s FanFaire

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SOE boss John Smedley revealed long-awaited details for Planetside 2 last night during the FainFaire event and Smedley started out talking about the game’s engine, Forge Light.

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Fri, Jul 08, 2011 | 14:11 BST

Planetside 2 shows off in first trailer and screens

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The first big media dump of the Sony Online Entertainment FanFaire is here. Check out a collection of Planetside 2 images, along with the first trailer, after the break.

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Thu, Jul 07, 2011 | 11:45 BST

SOE Fan Faire opening speech to be streamed online

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Gamebreaker is to stream live SOE president John Smedley’s community address at the company’s Fan Faire event later on tonight in the US. This speech is all but likely when we’re going to see Planetside 2 properly for the first time. If you’re not able to watch it, though, an audio brodcast will be provided through Everquest and Everquest II. The keynote will be on from 7pm PST (3am UK time).

Massively has more details.

Wed, Jul 06, 2011 | 07:32 BST

SOE promises Planetside 2 info for Friday morning

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SOE’s stopped calling Planetside Next just that. Its gone into Planetside 2 mode. And by the looks of it, the first big info’s dropping in just 48 hours.

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