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Cryptic unveils Champions Online 'Nemesis Confrontation' update
Developer Cryptic has released information on the latest update to hit the superhero MMO, which has gotten new content from Blood Moon.
This new patch focuses more on the player Nemesis, adding a whole new lair to beat and new costumes and perks to earn. It's live next week.
This new patch focuses more on the player Nemesis, adding a whole new lair to beat and new costumes and perks to earn. It's live next week.
Funcom posts $9.6m Q3 loss, "remains strong" despite the tumble
Posted: 18.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Norway-based Funcom hasn't made any monies this past Q3 2009, compared to the $3.3m they gained from the same period last year.
Not to worry, they've got $34.8m stuffed under the mattress as of September 30th. Recent trimmings will help save them $400k a month.
Not to worry, they've got $34.8m stuffed under the mattress as of September 30th. Recent trimmings will help save them $400k a month.
Funcom entice return subscribers, even offer "spot in open beta"
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Those subscribers who return to Age of Conan and sign up for renewed months at a time get some goodies, so sayeth developer Funcom.
While a single month nets you a free week, going for at least 3 rewards you with an open beta slot for The Secret World MMO, their latest.
While a single month nets you a free week, going for at least 3 rewards you with an open beta slot for The Secret World MMO, their latest.
Mythic "assure" fans they're committed, cuts won't hurt WAR MMO
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Giant EA has been on a crusade of late as they trim stafffers from the payroll, with 1,500 jobs in their sights to go by March 31st next year.
Developer Mythic has issued a letter to fans where they "reinforce" their dedication to their games and players. Warhammer Online is safe.
Developer Mythic has issued a letter to fans where they "reinforce" their dedication to their games and players. Warhammer Online is safe.
Merger deadline passes, Battle.net account now required for WoW
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Blizzard has been nice enough to give us a deadline and dangle a penguin pet in our faces, all so we'd merge our user accounts together.
Now if you want to play World of Warcraft you're going to need a Battle.net account, otherwise you can't do squat. Got your penguin?
Now if you want to play World of Warcraft you're going to need a Battle.net account, otherwise you can't do squat. Got your penguin?
New Shadowbane trademark found, non-MMO coverage for Ubisoft
Posted: 12.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher Ubi has submitted a trademark filing for Shadowbane, but it's not for MMO purposes but just a normal game it seems.
Shadowbane closed its servers this year after six years running. Ubi is staying quiet on the matter, but it looks like something's coming.
Shadowbane closed its servers this year after six years running. Ubi is staying quiet on the matter, but it looks like something's coming.
Star Trek Online System Requirements
Posted: 11.11.2009 by JamieSI
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The system requirements for Star Trek Online have been revealed.
The MMO is out on 5th February, 2010.
The MMO is out on 5th February, 2010.
NCsoft: Closed beta for Guild Wars 2 in 2010, releases "year 2011"
Posted: 10.11.2009 by Technet2k
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The MMO sequel Guild Wars 2 won't be releasing any time in 2010, though "at least a closed beta" is expected by publisher NCsoft in 2010.
As for the full game, fans will have to wait for developer ArenaNet to finish "probably sometime" in 2011. Blade & Soul not until then too.
As for the full game, fans will have to wait for developer ArenaNet to finish "probably sometime" in 2011. Blade & Soul not until then too.
Atari announces European and US dates for Star Trek Online
Posted: 09.11.2009 by JamieSI
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Atari today announced that Star Trek Online will be released on February 2nd, 2010 in North America and February 5th, 2010 in Europe for PC.
"Star Trek Online is poised to become the ultimate Star Trek gaming experience," said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari, Inc. "Throughout the last four decades, Star Trek has been a mainstay in pop culture, influencing legions of fans through television, film, and more. Star Trek Online opens a whole new chapter and expands upon this incredible universe in 2010."
"Star Trek Online is poised to become the ultimate Star Trek gaming experience," said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari, Inc. "Throughout the last four decades, Star Trek has been a mainstay in pop culture, influencing legions of fans through television, film, and more. Star Trek Online opens a whole new chapter and expands upon this incredible universe in 2010."
Profits rocket for NCsoft, Aion nears 1m copies sold in NA and EU
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Publisher NCsoft has very good reason to be chuffed as the newly released MMO Aion, here in the west, has soared profits 836 percent.
Aion has almost reached 1 million sales when combining North America and Europe. It had 400k preorders before going fully live.
Aion has almost reached 1 million sales when combining North America and Europe. It had 400k preorders before going fully live.
EA Mythic launch "endless free trial" for MMO Warhammer Online
Posted: 09.11.2009 by Technet2k
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The previous 10-day trial limit for WAR has been dropped by developer Mythic, in favour of an unlimited one, which comes with restrictions.
Those who want a sample of Warhammer Online can do so for as long as they want, capped at level 10 and limited to starter zones.
Those who want a sample of Warhammer Online can do so for as long as they want, capped at level 10 and limited to starter zones.
Blizzard succumbs to micro-transactions
Posted: 05.11.2009 by JustCommunication
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Blizzard has finally succumbed to the lure of micro-transactions. Putting two of it's in-game pets up for sale in the Blizzard Store, this marks the first time the company has offered WoW items for sale for real-life currency.
Blizzard has also been raising the prices of game services, such as race changes and transfers...
Blizzard has also been raising the prices of game services, such as race changes and transfers...
BioWare finally give glimpse to Jedi class from The Old Republic
Posted: 02.11.2009 by Technet2k
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Having already shown off the power of the dark side with the Sith class from the upcoming Star Wars The Old Republic MMO, BioWare now unveil a little of the Jedi Knights.
While they haven't dished specifics on them yet, a number of videos and the like have gone up for wannabe force users to drool over.
While they haven't dished specifics on them yet, a number of videos and the like have gone up for wannabe force users to drool over.
Cryptic's Champions Online reaches a million spandex characters
Posted: 30.10.2009 by Technet2k
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Developer Cryptic Studios has announced their latest MMO Champions Online now enjoys one million created characters, though it must be noted a single user can create many.
Champions Online is having a free-to-play weekend that starts today, aimed at enticing newcomers to try out the latest Blood Moon content for nothing until Monday. Free spandex!
Champions Online is having a free-to-play weekend that starts today, aimed at enticing newcomers to try out the latest Blood Moon content for nothing until Monday. Free spandex!
Interplay gains ground against Bethesda, teases with concept art
Posted: 29.10.2009 by Technet2k
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The whole legal fisticuffs between Interplay and Bethesda seem to have had some development somewhere, with Interplay posting concepts of the secretive Project V13.
Chris Taylor confirms the artworks, saying they give a feel "for what we are aiming for with V13," the alleged Fallout MMO project. He's "bugging the lawyers" to get more concepts up.
Chris Taylor confirms the artworks, saying they give a feel "for what we are aiming for with V13," the alleged Fallout MMO project. He's "bugging the lawyers" to get more concepts up.
World of Warcraft switch character feature live
Posted: 28.10.2009 by JamieSI
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Blizzard has gone live with a new feature that will allow players to switch race in World of Warcraft.
You can check out a full FAQ here.
You can check out a full FAQ here.
Funcom launches free Nights of Lost Souls update for Age of Conan
Posted: 27.10.2009 by JamieSI
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Funcom has announced the launch of a new free update for Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures.
The update 5.6 is named "Nights of Lost Souls" and introduces new in-game seasonal content, new quests and rewards, a new high-level dungeon and the Veteran Points system.
The update 5.6 is named "Nights of Lost Souls" and introduces new in-game seasonal content, new quests and rewards, a new high-level dungeon and the Veteran Points system.
Cryptic hold free Champions Online weekend, starts October 30th
Posted: 26.10.2009 by Technet2k
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To celebrate Halloween and the launch of the Blood Moon update to MMO Champions Online, developer Cryptic are holding a free-to-play weekend to entice newcomers.
From this Friday till Monday, Oct. 30th to Nov. 2nd, users can sign up and not pay a penny. Blood Moon's new content is available from tomorrow for subscribers, like werewolf attacks!
From this Friday till Monday, Oct. 30th to Nov. 2nd, users can sign up and not pay a penny. Blood Moon's new content is available from tomorrow for subscribers, like werewolf attacks!
Open beta swings open for League of Legends, DoTA-style hybrid
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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From the creators of Warcraft III mod Defence of The Ancients, League of Legends is a free-to-play RTS/RPG hybrid strategy game that's just fired up its open beta phase to fans.
It's billed as a highly competitive multiplayer romp, which is no surprise given the enormous success of the DoTA mod for Blizzard's classic Warcraft III. Open beta runs for a week only.
It's billed as a highly competitive multiplayer romp, which is no surprise given the enormous success of the DoTA mod for Blizzard's classic Warcraft III. Open beta runs for a week only.
First details of LEGO Universe known, players must rebuild worlds
Posted: 23.10.2009 by Technet2k
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The LEGO Universe MMO has been in the works for three and a half years now, with a release on PC expected for next year. The game's story centers on rebuilding.
It plays in similar style to Traveller's Tales LEGO platform games, and doesn't adopt traditional RPG levelling. Players can either follow the story or build, brick by brick, their own creations.
It plays in similar style to Traveller's Tales LEGO platform games, and doesn't adopt traditional RPG levelling. Players can either follow the story or build, brick by brick, their own creations.
Posted: 19.11.2009 by Technet2k
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