PlanetSide: Now Celebrating 10 Years
Posted by MMORPG on May 21, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Sony Online Entertainment is inviting all former PlanetSide subscribers to come back for a tenth anniversary celebration. As an enticement, all paying players of the past will receive a complimentary six-month subscription.
It's been ten years since the Terran Republic, Vanu Sovereignty, and New Conglomerate first fought viciously over terrain in PlanetSide 1, a tradition that continues as conflict rages across Indar, Esamir, and Amerish in PlanetSide 2. Join us in celebrating this anniversary...
Guild Wars 2: Last Stand At Southsun Detailed
Posted by MMORPG on May 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment
After a tiny teaser image appeared on the Guild Wars 2 site last week, a lot of speculation began about what it would mean to the game. This week, the answers are revealed by ArenaNet in a new teaser page and press information about the second content update for the month of May, scheduled to hit servers at the end of the month.
New Improved World XP: ArenaNet has improved the award system for World XP in World vs. World, allowing players to gain rewards for a much wider range of activities...
Elder Scrolls Online: Latest Ask Us Anything Focuses on Gathering & Exploration
Posted by MMORPG on May 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment
The latest in the "Ask Us Anything" series of articles by the Elder Scrolls Online team has been published on the official site. This time, players asked questions and received answers all about gathering and exploration.
Which crafting professions will be in ESO and what do they allow me to create? – By Jara Schlemm
In The Elder Scrolls Online, you can choose from five crafting professions which allow you to make a variety of useful items, enhancements, and equipment. Each...
Rift: Game On – Rift F2P Special
Posted by MMORPG on May 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Welcome to another episode of Game On: Epic Slant Press Edition! This week we’re joined by Liore of RIFT Junkies, the Herding Cats blog, and Cat Context podcast for our RIFT F2P Special! Each of the hosts has a long history with the game and an extensive knowledge of the community that loves it. Join us as we talk about the big announcement and what it might mean for the future of the game!
Check it out on our Game On page!
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Conquer Online: Tenth Anniversary Fete Begins
Posted by MMORPG on May 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Conquer Online developers are beginning the tenth anniversary celebration for the game that originally launched in 2003. The team has released a brand new video to give players a look ahead at the next ten years. Enjoy!
CO’s 10th Anniversary celebration will last from May to mid-June. In addition to the WFL contest, there will be a number of other events, as well as generous bonuses and gifts to be had! To accommodate new players, Conquer Online has also opened two new servers, “Reminiscence”...
Neverwinter: Weekend Exploit Repaired
Posted by MMORPG on May 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios worked feverishly through Sunday to close an exploit that allowed some Neverwinter players to obtain millions of Astral Diamonds that were then sold for Zen in the Exchange. The team took servers down and rolled back servers to 5:20 a.m. PDT, returning all Zen and Astral Diamonds to their original owners. Players taking advantage of the exploit have been banned.
Q: What about ZEN I spent/transferred after 5:20 AM PDT?
A: You'll have any and all...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Dungeons in Final Fantasy XIV
Posted by MMORPG on May 18, 2013 | Leave a Comment
One of the most popular of any MMO's features is the dungeon system. In our latest Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn column, we take a look at a dungeon run through the eyes of a beta tester. Check it out before leaving your thoughts in the comments.
Tam Tara Deepcroft is the first dungeon available to beta players. It is located in the central shroud, just south of Bentbranch Meadows. The dungeon is designed for a “light party” of four players (full parties are eight...
Guild Wars 2: Uncovering the Secret of Southsun
Posted by MMORPG on May 18, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Now that the Guild Wars 2 Live Story is moving on with the arrival of The Secret of Southsun, we wanted to give the new content an in depth look. See what we think before leaving your impressions of Southsun in the comments.
Dynamic events have always littered the island of Southsun Cove. But new ones have been added to help expand on the new event’s story. You’ll see some riots break out, and things get pretty crazy. You’ll have to hold refugees back from causing...
World of Warcraft: A Deep Look at Patch 5.3
Posted by MMORPG on May 18, 2013 | Leave a Comment
The next World of Warcraft patch is looming large on the horizon with tons of new information released about it recently. In our latest WoW Factor, we take a deeper look at what v5.3: Escalation will mean for players. Check it out and then leave us your thoughts about the next update in the comments.
Whether you fight for the Alliance or the Horde the objective for both factions remains the same: Remove Garrosh from his seat of power in Orgrimmar. The Barrens in Kalimdor serve as the focus of a...
Guild Wars: Development Ceases, Automation to Kick In
Posted by MMORPG on May 17, 2013 | Leave a Comment
ArenaNet has announced that after eight years, active development on its flagship title, Guild Wars, has officially ended. From here on out, the Automated Tournament System will kick in, as well as an automated map rotation system.
You've already seen changes to support automation rolled out to our festival content, but to recap, major festivals now use tokens that players can redeem for one of the special items the event offers. Players are only allowed to choose one, but the choice allows...
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