Monthly Archives: August 2012

War of the Immortals leaps to Steam

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Myko

If you’re the type of gamer who likes to have all of his MMOs under one digital service roof, then you might be interested to hear that War of the Immortals is now available through Steam. Product Manager Thang Phan hopes that this will … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Old Republic previews Terror From Beyond

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Myko

If you can’t wait for the next tier of Operations in Star Wars: The Old Republic, you’ll be happy to know that the newest tier is being added in update 1.4. You may be slightly less happy to know that the new … Continue reading →

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Koster, Blizzard to be honored at GDC Online event

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Myko

Raph Koster and Blizzard may be polar opposites in terms of design philosophy, but both will take home awards at this year’s GDC Online convention. Koster, instrumental in the development of sandbox worlds like Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies, will take home the Online Game Legend Award. … Continue reading →

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CCP talks DUST’s matchmaking system

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Myko

The PlayStation blog has a new post up concerning DUST 514. More specifically, CCP is getting ready to unveil its matchmaking system for the sci-fi shooter MMO. The company says that DUST will use “an algorithm that takes into account certain criteria when considering whom … Continue reading →

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League of Legends NA Regionals Have Begun @PAX 2012

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Myko

The League of Legends North American Regionals are Underway – $150,000 and a chance at the World Championship up for grabs. The best League of Legends teams in North America are competing Thursday through Sunday for a chance at their share of a $150,000 … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Rings Online explains crafting changes coming with Riders of Rohan

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Myko

One of the major issues facing crafters in Lord of the Rings Online is that gathering professions don’t line up with crafting professions. Leveling up a non-gathering skill takes more resources than you gather while leveling up the appropriate gathering skill. The newest … Continue reading →

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Ultima Online maps out remainder of 2012

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Myko

If you don’t mind being spoiled when it comes to your favorite isometric sandbox, then you might want to head over to Ultima Online’s official site, where Producer Bonnie Armstrong has spilled the beans about the game’s immediate and long-term future. Armstrong begins by laying … Continue reading →

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SOE Live contest submissions due by September 8th

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Myko

This year’s Fan Faire, er… SOE Live is happening in October, and Sony Online Entertainment is looking to send a few lucky folks on a free trip to Las Vegas for the festivities. The annual shindig is a chance for fans to rub elbows with … Continue reading →

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Black Prophecy closing down on September 26th

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Myko

Apparently Black Prophecy was in the red, as Reakktor Media has posted a closure notice on the free-to-play sci-fi title’s official website. Today marks the last day that players will able to purchase in-game currency, and Black Prophecy will close its doors for good on September … Continue reading →

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Third End of Nations closed beta event starts September 7th

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Myko

What’s that? You were wondering when Trion was going to host its third End of Nations closed beta event? Well, wonder no more, MMORTS fans. Mark Friday, September 7th on your calendar because that’s when participants can log back in and try out new … Continue reading →

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