Tag Archives: Wargaming

Sat, Jun 15, 2013 | 17:23 BST

Wargaming accepting applications for World of Tanks Xbox 360 beta

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World of Tanks will be going into beta for Xbox 360, and Wargaming is accepting applications. An Xbox Live Gold account is required to participate in it. The game will be free-to-play with an XBL Gold memberships when it launches this summer, but Silver members will be able to try out a demo to see if it warrants a Gold membership for them. A video for the beta is below.

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Tue, Jun 11, 2013 | 01:52 BST

World of Tanks coming to Xbox 360

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World of Tanks coming to Xbox 360, according to Microsoft.

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Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 12:12 BST

World of Tanks passes 60 million registered users

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World of Tanks developer Wargaming has announced that its insanely popular free-to-play tank sim has passed the 60 million registered user mark. The studio has published a new trailer ahead of its E3 2013 showing next week.

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Tue, Jun 04, 2013 | 01:07 BST

Wargaming hopes to chuck pay-to-win rep for eSports

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Wargaming has overhauled its premium content system for World of Tanks and hopes that it and future free-to-play MMOs will escape the reputation of “pay-to-win”.

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Thu, May 30, 2013 | 22:44 BST

Wargaming titles to share premium benefits across titles

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World of Tanks publisher Wargaming has announced a new Unified Premium Account system, consolidating your various subscriptions into one identity.

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Wed, May 29, 2013 | 12:15 BST

World of Tanks dev opens Tokyo office

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World of Tanks developer Wargaming has opened a new publishing office in Tokyo, Japan in recognition of the country’s important in the games industry.

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Wed, May 29, 2013 | 08:34 BST

World of Tanks dev launches North American eSports league, registration now open

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World of Tanks studio Wargaming has launched a North American eSports league for its free-to-play title. Say hello to The Wargaming.net League North America.

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Tue, May 28, 2013 | 09:30 BST

Wargaming to reveal new console title at E3 2013

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World of Tanks studio Wargaming has confirmed it will unveil its new console project at E3 next month. The developer will also showcase free-to-play title World of Warships.

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Sun, May 26, 2013 | 23:27 BST

Wargaming to donate funds to open-source foundations

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World of Tanks publisher Wargaming.net has elected to return some of its proceeds to a number of open-source foundations which underpin its phenomenal success.

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Thu, May 16, 2013 | 11:04 BST

World of Tanks tournament to mark Wargaming’s 15th anniversary

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World of Tanks developer Wargaming has announced an eSports tourney to mark its 15th anniversary.

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Fri, May 10, 2013 | 12:48 BST

Wargaming sues Project Tank developer over clone claims

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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.

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Wed, May 01, 2013 | 09:01 BST

World of Tanks dev supports National Military Appreciation Month with charity DLC bundles

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World of Tanks developer Wargaming is supporting National Military Appreciation Month by offering players charity DLC bundles that will give back proceeds to a selection of causes.

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Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 12:24 BST

World of Tanks 8.5 update is live this week, adding new maps, tanks & more

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World of Tanks developer Wargaming is rolling out its 8.5 update now, adding new maps, tanks and store features into the mix.

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Fri, Apr 19, 2013 | 17:45 BST

World of Tanks users need to change their passwords due to security breach

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Wargaming is asking World of Tanks players to change their passwords after a “security incident” occurred in which player email addresses and hashed passwords may have been compromised. No financial information was compromised. As an incentive to change user passwords, and likely a ‘sorry for your trouble’ type of thing, Wargaming is giving players who change their passwords 300 in-game gold. Thanks, Eurogamer.

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | 08:25 BST

World of Tanks dev could bring free-to-play games to PS4, currently experimenting

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World of Tanks developer Wargaming is currently experimenting with the notion of free-to-play on consoles, including PS4, but CEO Victor Kislyi has stressed that you will only see the company’s games on consoles if the formats don’t hamper the free-to-play experience.

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Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | 15:30 BST

World of Tanks second anniversary celebration has commenced

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Wargaming is celebrating the second anniversary of World of Tanks with a sale on tanks and components from now until April 16. Users can also pick up XP bonuses, and participate in special events. Players will also receive a “one-day premium account bundled with a selection of consumables,” says PCgamesN. Players can redeem the code 2NDBDAYTANKS through the World of Tanks website. There’s plenty more where that came from, so check out all the bonuses through the link. The Featherweight Anniversary Tournament is also going on for those in Europe, and the prize is gold and premium tanks, and there’s also a Razer’s Edge competition where the winner can win a trip to Paris. Those in the US can also pick up a selection of tank bundles until Sunday, April 14.

Sat, Apr 13, 2013 | 17:13 BST

Total Annihilation: Gas Powered Games’ Chris Taylor wants to make a sequel

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Total Annihilation designer Chris Taylor has told VG247 that he would like to work on the classic RTS franchise again. The developer has discussed the future of the PC market and the tough times facing publishers, just weeks after his studio Gas Powered Games was acquired by Wargaming.

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Thu, Apr 04, 2013 | 20:28 BST

World of Tanks Update 8.5 adds premium features for F2P users, more German and Soviet tanks

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Wargaming has announced details for World of Tanks Update 8.5, which adds more medium and light tank goodness to both the German and the Soviet tech trees. Changes have also been made to the in-game economy, meaning all players will ow be able to purchase premium consumables with silver credits. In addition, all players, both paying and non-paying, will be able to create three-member platoons and companies. The update also comes with one new map, Pearl River, and three existing maps will get revamped visuals and shading effects, including Siegfried Line, South Coast and Malinovka. The UK tech tree will also get the Sexton, a premium SPG with a fast firing speed and quick reload times. A release date was not provided in the press release.

Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 22:38 GMT

Wargaming announces World of Tanks Blitz for mobile

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Not content with being the creators of the most popular online tank game on the PC, Wargaming is taking World of Tanks on the bus as well, as World of Tanks Blitz will someday be available for Android and iOS devices, both tablets and phones.

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Thu, Feb 14, 2013 | 20:43 GMT

Wargaming acquires Gas Powered Games

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Gas Powered Games has been snapped up by World of Tanks developer Wargaming in a suprise announcement.

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