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Defiance player wins cameo on television show
Zachary Prast is the first Defiance player to win a cameo on the SyFy television show of the game name. The MMO is a third-person shooter on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Sony confirm title as 'EverQuest Next' for new MMO
Posted: 19.06.2013 by Technet2k
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Franchise director Dave Georgeson for EverQuest has announced that the placeholder name of 'EverQuest Next' is actually what they're going to be calling the upcoming EverQuest MMO. If it's not broke...
It's rumoured that Sony Online's development of the MMO has been rebooted at least once. Little in the way of specific details have been blabbed by Sony, and it's possible they've pushed it to PS4.
It's rumoured that Sony Online's development of the MMO has been rebooted at least once. Little in the way of specific details have been blabbed by Sony, and it's possible they've pushed it to PS4.
No Xbox One version of Final Fantasy XIV due to crossplatform play between PC and PlayStation versions
Posted: 17.06.2013 by JonahFalcon
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There won't be an Xbox One version of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn because Square-Enix stated it wouldn't be able to tie into the game's cross-platform servers, which allow PC players to play with PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 players.
PC and console versions of The Elder Scrolls Online will own their own servers
Posted: 12.06.2013 by JonahFalcon
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The Elder Scrolls Online developer Zenimax Online has revealed in a new FAQ that the PC/Mac OS, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the free-to-play MMO would have their own servers.
E3 2013: The Elder Scrolls Online delays into 2014, will launch alongside consoles
Posted: 11.06.2013 by Technet2k
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Bethesda has decided to push The Elder Scrolls Online out of 2013 where it was originally due to launch on PC and Mac. Instead it will now launch alongside the newly announced Xbox One and PS4 versions.
That means TESO is now coming Spring 2014. Fans have been clamouring for it on Xbox One and PS4, say Bethesda, which is unsurprising given its console following since Oblivion.
That means TESO is now coming Spring 2014. Fans have been clamouring for it on Xbox One and PS4, say Bethesda, which is unsurprising given its console following since Oblivion.
The Elder Scrolls Online announced for PS4, Xbox One
Posted: 11.06.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Sony announced during its pre-E3 press briefing that The Elder Scrolls Online would also be appearing on the PlayStation 4 in Spring 2014.
Alien disease storyline shared by Defiance MMO and TV show
Posted: 04.06.2013 by JonahFalcon
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A crossover event between Defiance the MMO and Defiance the SyFy television show has debuted, in which gamers in the MMO will be combating a mysterious illness which will be referenced in the 17th June episode of the show.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn hitting shelves for PS3 in August
Posted: 23.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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The PlayStation 3 version of the revamped MMO Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be hitting shelves this coming August, Square Enix has announced. The publisher has also announced pre-order bonuses and a Collector's Edition.
Defiance and Rift developer Trion Worlds hit with major layoffs
Posted: 18.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Back in December, MMO developer Trion Worlds was hit with a round of layoffs. The studio chalked it down to "a response to market conditions."
Seventh DC Universe Online update brings Quantum power-set, what if scenarios
Posted: 14.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Sony Online Entertainment has announced the seventh DLC pack for DC Universe Online, called "Origin Crisis", which brings a host of what-if scenarios? (What if Batman's parents were never killed or Superman teamed up with Lex Luthor?) and a brand-new power set, Quantum.
Defiance DLC pack coming soon, with free and premium versions
Posted: 10.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Trion Worlds will be releasing a major DLC pack for their action-MMO Defiance. A major patch, version 1.020 will tie the game into the SyFy show and add a "Siege" game type; however, the developers are mum on what else the patch will add.
Defiance hits 1M accounts in first month
Posted: 03.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Trion Worlds has announced that since its launch a month ago, more than one million accounts have been created for the action-MMO Defiance. The developer states that fans “have truly immersed themselves into the futuristic world of Defiance, with gamers eclipsing major milestones in game, while TV viewers are tuning in at record cable numbers for the first two episodes.”
Final Fantasy XIV re-launches this Summer; third beta includes PS3 owners
Posted: 02.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Square Enix director Naoki Yoshida has announced at the Nico Nico Chokaigi 2 event in Tokyo this past weekend that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be re-launching this Summer for PC and PlayStation 3.
PSN Plus subscribers to get special Defiance beta access, post-launch discount
Posted: 19.03.2013 by JonahFalcon
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PlayStation Plus subscribers will be getting exclusive beta access for this weekend's beta event for Defiance, the MMO that will tie in with the Sy Fy TV show of the same name.
Brad McQuaid returns to EverQuest after 12 years
Posted: 12.03.2013 by Technet2k
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A founding designer for EverQuest has returned to the series having have left it 12 years ago. Brad McQuaid worked at Verant Interactive before Sony Online Entertainment snapped the studio up.
He left in 2001 to form Sigil Games, which was later bought by SOE in 2007. McQuaid has decided to return to the series he helped create, finding it "still very much the EQ I was involved with."
He left in 2001 to form Sigil Games, which was later bought by SOE in 2007. McQuaid has decided to return to the series he helped create, finding it "still very much the EQ I was involved with."
Square Enix shows off Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's lands
Posted: 21.02.2013 by JonahFalcon
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As Final Fantasy XIV is reconstructed as A Realm Reborn, Square Enix has released a new walkthrough video showing off just how beautiful the universe of the revamped MMO can be, with Chocobo riding for everyone.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta begins the 25th February
Posted: 16.02.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Has there ever been a more tortured MMO than Final Fantasy XIV? Square-Enix has announced that the beta will be starting on the 25th February - mind you, this is an MMO that launched launched on the 30th September 2010.
Defiance launching on all platforms 2nd April
Posted: 30.01.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Trion Worlds has announced that their action MMO Defiance will be launching on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on the 2nd April 2013, ahead of the television show's series launch on the 15th April.
Home Turf DLC available for DC Universe Online
Posted: 30.01.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Sony Online Entertainment has announced the sixth major premium DLC pack for DC Universe Online for PC and PlayStation 3, the Home Turf pack, which will add customizable home bases for players called Lairs.
DUST 514 now in open beta on PlayStation 3
Posted: 22.01.2013 by Technet2k
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CCP Games' EVE Online tie-in DUST 514 has now officially begun its planentary invasion on PlayStation 3 as it enters open beta in this "unprecedented persistent single-shard universe".
For the first time two games come together, bridging across different genres and platforms in the MMO space. CCP announce there are to be "no further character resets" for DUST 514.
For the first time two games come together, bridging across different genres and platforms in the MMO space. CCP announce there are to be "no further character resets" for DUST 514.
Posted: 19.06.2013 by JonahFalcon
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