News
Find news for individual games or companies. Pause between typing for auto-suggestion.
Halloween treats for NCsoft MMOs, six events revealed for users
Publisher NCsoft is celebrating Halloween in a big way this year, and all six of their western games will be getting in on it. While some enjoy a hunt and cook off, others face zombies!
The first of these events has already begun with City of Heroes dealing with a "Deadly Halloween Apocalypse" that started yesterday. The events run for a number of spooky days.
The first of these events has already begun with City of Heroes dealing with a "Deadly Halloween Apocalypse" that started yesterday. The events run for a number of spooky days.
Cryptic's Star Trek Online for Q1 2010, beta beams up testers soon
Posted: 20.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
It has been confirmed that Star Trek Online, the latest MMO from Champions Online developer Cryptic, will be going full warp speed into retail space in next year's first quarter.
Executive producer Craig Zinkievich has said the closed beta period is "right around the corner," though more details of its 2010 date remain quiet. Press release expected soon.
Executive producer Craig Zinkievich has said the closed beta period is "right around the corner," though more details of its 2010 date remain quiet. Press release expected soon.
Realtime Worlds sends out APB closed beta emails, limited playtime
Posted: 19.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
The closed beta period for Realtime's APB MMO has officially started with acceptance emails being sent out to a select few who registered. Applications are still open.
The actual time that testers will get are very limiting, in fact only three days out of the week are eligible with play windows of 7pm to 11pm. APB is due for full launch in March 2010.
The actual time that testers will get are very limiting, in fact only three days out of the week are eligible with play windows of 7pm to 11pm. APB is due for full launch in March 2010.
Free DDO 'hits and exceeds' Turbine's projections, subs up by 40%
Posted: 16.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
The free-to-play relaunch of Dungeons and Dragons Online by developer Turbine in the US is proving quite the boon for the community. No sub fees have pushed subs up 40 percent.
There is a "very high percentage" of newcomers that use the in-game store, where the MMO now gets its revenue. A "good chunk" of users are spending more now than they did before.
There is a "very high percentage" of newcomers that use the in-game store, where the MMO now gets its revenue. A "good chunk" of users are spending more now than they did before.
Stargate Worlds kicking as site returns, still need "sufficient" funds
Posted: 15.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 2
Many MMOs face trouble during their development, but not many have had the streak of bad luck that developer Cheyenne Mountain and Stargate Worlds has had. Future still murky.
The website for Stargate Worlds has been down since the 9th, but it's live again now. There's still "desire, enthusiasm and excitement" to launch the game but funding is insufficient.
The website for Stargate Worlds has been down since the 9th, but it's live again now. There's still "desire, enthusiasm and excitement" to launch the game but funding is insufficient.
Codemasters price LOTRO Siege of Mirkwood for European users
Posted: 15.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
Tolkien MMO The Lord of the Rings Online gets its latest digital expansion soon. Siege of Mirkwood raises the level cap, adds a new zone and a whole new Skirmish system.
The standard edition comes with a speed-enhancing cloak if pre-ordered, but the special edition includes the Adventurer's Pack. That adds character slots, shared storage and gear.
The standard edition comes with a speed-enhancing cloak if pre-ordered, but the special edition includes the Adventurer's Pack. That adds character slots, shared storage and gear.
Blizz reveals Battle.net deadline, free in-game penguin for mergers
Posted: 14.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
The new and improved Battle.net is still under development at Blizzard, but they've now issued a deadline for North American and European users to merge accounts.
World of Warcraft subscribers must merge their accounts with a new Battle.net one, by November 11th in the US and the 12th in Europe. As a thanks, Blizz reward with WoW penguins.
World of Warcraft subscribers must merge their accounts with a new Battle.net one, by November 11th in the US and the 12th in Europe. As a thanks, Blizz reward with WoW penguins.
Funcom reopens free "savage, sexy and brutal" Age of Conan trials
Posted: 13.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 2
Developer Funcom have enabled newcomers to the Age of Conan MMO to sample its wares completely free, albeit with "some restrictions" like no trading with others.
The trial accounts also can only use public chat channels, you can't post on the forums or send in-game mail either. Upgrading to a full account slays these pestering restrictions dead.
The trial accounts also can only use public chat channels, you can't post on the forums or send in-game mail either. Upgrading to a full account slays these pestering restrictions dead.
Saving Private Ryan's Robert Rodat attached to write Warcraft flick
Posted: 13.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
Director man Sam Raimi has revealed the 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'The Patriot' screenwriter, Robert Rodat, is going to be crafting "an original story" for Warcraft.
Raimi says they'll be "really faithful" to the game lore, he wants it "accurate and true" to Azeroth's inhabitants. So gold farmers confirmed? It will feel like a "'World of WarCraft' adventure."
Raimi says they'll be "really faithful" to the game lore, he wants it "accurate and true" to Azeroth's inhabitants. So gold farmers confirmed? It will feel like a "'World of WarCraft' adventure."
Next PlanetSide referred as 'PlanetSide Next', has 'massive scale'
Posted: 12.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 3
Sony Online Entertainment boss John Smedley has named the MMO PlanetSide sequel as 'PlanetSide Next' in his new LiveJournal entry, it's "an amazing game" he loved to bits.
It wasn't without "frustrating things" though, and the sequel will "take the essence" of the game to new heights. It will have massive battles "no other FPS will touch" in terms of scale.
It wasn't without "frustrating things" though, and the sequel will "take the essence" of the game to new heights. It will have massive battles "no other FPS will touch" in terms of scale.
Mythic revamp WAR's starter zones, single zone for better playtime
Posted: 09.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 1
Developer Mythic is ditching the separate starter zones for new players in Warhammer Online, with the idea being to shore up populations and keep the flow "more intuitive".
Basically the old way stretched questing and the like 'too thin', and so they've decide to concentrate on one super area for all new players. They also introduce apprenticeships.
Basically the old way stretched questing and the like 'too thin', and so they've decide to concentrate on one super area for all new players. They also introduce apprenticeships.
38 Studios gears up for PS3 RPG, set in Copernicus MMO universe
Posted: 08.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
Curt Schilling, a former Red Sox pitcher, owns the Massachusetts-based developer 38 Studios. They're busying working on their Project Copernicus MMO for the PC.
Job listings reveal they're expanding to the PlayStation 3 with a singleplayer RPG, but this is to be handled by their new subsidiary, Big Huge Games. Copernicus remains desktop only.
Job listings reveal they're expanding to the PlayStation 3 with a singleplayer RPG, but this is to be handled by their new subsidiary, Big Huge Games. Copernicus remains desktop only.
NCsoft addresses Aion server trouble
Posted: 06.10.2009 by Nakerman
Comments: 2
Lance Stites, executive producer of NCsoft West, has written an open letter to the Aion community, commenting on the extensive queue times and server over-population.
Stites did not mention the waivering subscription fees however, which many feel should be paid back to players who haven't been able to get into the game due to the servers problems.
Stites did not mention the waivering subscription fees however, which many feel should be paid back to players who haven't been able to get into the game due to the servers problems.
DotA Dev Joins Valve, Hints at Future Project
Posted: 06.10.2009 by Nakerman
Comments: 1
The developer behind Warcraft 3's popular Defense of the Ancients: Allstars mod has announced that it's now leading a team at Half-Life developer Valve, and hinted that there will be "great news for DotA fans."
"I finally have all the resources needed to do some very exciting stuff that you guys will love," says IceFrog. "As I've said many times in the past and especially after today's developments, I am very excited about DotA's future!"
"I finally have all the resources needed to do some very exciting stuff that you guys will love," says IceFrog. "As I've said many times in the past and especially after today's developments, I am very excited about DotA's future!"
Dust 514 free of subscription charges
Posted: 05.10.2009 by Nakerman
Comments: 0
The news spurting from Fanfest in Reykjavik over the weekend suggests that CCP's upcoming console MMO Dust 514 won't charge players with a monthly subscription.
Instead, the game will use micro-transactions via the virtual items marketplace.
Instead, the game will use micro-transactions via the virtual items marketplace.
Vogster Entertainment lets you try CrimeCraft for free
Posted: 05.10.2009 by Nakerman
Comments: 1
Vogster Entertainment has announced that you can now try out CrimeCraft for free, and for an unlimited time.
The trial will provide players with access to the major features of the game, a generous offering when you consider the Premium sub costs $9.99 a month.
The trial will provide players with access to the major features of the game, a generous offering when you consider the Premium sub costs $9.99 a month.
Star Wars The Old Republic fine print hints at micro-transactions?
Posted: 02.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 3
Some rather ambiguous wording has left speculation in its wake, that the upcoming MMO from BioWare and LucasArts could be micro-transaction supported. It's one possibility.
The other is that it merely refers to in-game currency. The signups for closed beta testing mention "points" that are "non-refundable and non-tradable," and used in a "Game store".
The other is that it merely refers to in-game currency. The signups for closed beta testing mention "points" that are "non-refundable and non-tradable," and used in a "Game store".
NCsoft entice with City of Heroes, promises treats for return users
Posted: 01.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
All City of Heroes players in "good standing" that return to the superhero fold can sample the improvements made to the MMO for free over next weekend, with double XP.
From next Thursday the 8th till Monday the 12th, returning users can play for free. During that time XP, Influence and Infamy gains double. Want to create your own missions?
From next Thursday the 8th till Monday the 12th, returning users can play for free. During that time XP, Influence and Infamy gains double. Want to create your own missions?
Cryptic go live with big Champions Online update, addresses much
Posted: 01.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 0
The new superhero MMO on the block, Champions Online, has its latest patch live. It has loads of changes to UI, general stuff, powers, cities, zones, classes and lots more.
Things like "memory-related crashes" have had a seeing to. Some new Steam achievements are in, but aren't retroactive. Plus a cure for that disappearing mouse cursor...
Things like "memory-related crashes" have had a seeing to. Some new Steam achievements are in, but aren't retroactive. Plus a cure for that disappearing mouse cursor...
Funcom: "Staff cuts will have little effect on Age of Conan"
Posted: 30.09.2009 by JamieSI
Comments: 0
It was revealed yesterday that Funcom would be cutting 20 per cent of its workforce, which resulted in a delay for its upcoming MMO The Secret World, leaving us with a thought about what it would mean for Age of Conan.
For those of you worried, don't be. A Funcom spokesperson told us that it will have little effect on Age of Conan and its expansion: "What I can tell you is that this will have little to no effect on Conan and the expansion. The Secret World will be delayed with a few months."
For those of you worried, don't be. A Funcom spokesperson told us that it will have little effect on Age of Conan and its expansion: "What I can tell you is that this will have little to no effect on Conan and the expansion. The Secret World will be delayed with a few months."
Posted: 21.10.2009 by Technet2k
Comments: 0