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NCsoft using Epic’s Unreal Engine 4 for two new MMOs

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Myko

Multiple reports out of Korea indicate that NCsoft has partnered with Epic to develop two new MMOs using the latter firm’s Unreal Engine 4. ThisIsGame says that the two projects are in addition to Lineage Eternal, which was first announced at G-Star 2011. The website also says … Continue reading →

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Path of Exile update adds new maps, overhauls audio, and improves art

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Myko

With Path of Exile’s open beta well under way, players can expect changes here and there as issues are addressed and bugs are squashed. Yesterday, Grinding Gear Games rolled out a new update that included reworked audio and updated artwork as well as added … Continue reading →

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Cryptic reveals Neverwinter’s Mount Hotenow zone, new video

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Myko

Cryptic has released a new zone preview for Neverwinter. This time around, the subject is Mount Hotenow, and it’s intended for high-level adventurers and stuffed to the gills with iconic Forgotten Realms enemies. Fire giants abound, and there’s also the ancient primordial … Continue reading →

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Fifth live FFXIV producer letter to air next week

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Myko

If you are fluent in Japanese and happen to be awake early on February 22nd, you can watch Naoki Yoshida answer fans’ questions about Final Fantasy XIV in the the fifth live letter from the producer. The broadcast begins at 6:00 a.m. EST. For … Continue reading →

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Gas Powered Games cancels Wildman Kickstarter

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Myko

With four days and about half a million dollars still to go, Wildman’s Kickstarter has been brought to a screeching halt. The latest and last update to the project’s Kickstarter page says that the team is focusing on “other ways to keep Gas Powered Games running.” Wildman … Continue reading →

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TESO food truck hits the road in March for US tour

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Myko

If The Elder Scrolls Online were to serve snacks to players, what would be on the menu? Now you can find out! On March 10th, the TESO food truck will start a cross-country jaunt across the US to bring tasty treats and swag giveaways … Continue reading →

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Latest Camelot Unchained dev diary touts ‘no risk, no reward’ philosophy

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Myko

Mark Jacobs does not want to hold your hand in Camelot Unchained. Or spoon-feed you. In fact, he doesn’t want to make the upcoming RvR-centric unduly easy — he wants you to make mistakes. In his most recent dev diary, Jacobs ruminates … Continue reading →

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World of Warplanes dev blog shows off ‘massive visual improvements

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Myko

Wargaming.net’s Dmitry “Overlord” Yudo has hinted at World of Warplanes‘ next major update on his development blog. The free-to-play World War II aviation shooter is due for some substantial upgrades including a new UI, “enhanced controls,” and “massive visual improvements.” Yudo focuses … Continue reading →

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Kislyi calls for ‘second F2P revolution’ in DICE speech

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Myko

Wargaming.net CEO Victor Kislyi took the stage at last week’s DICE Summit to talk about the ongoing evolution of free-to-play. He’s what you might call an expert on the subject given that the company he founded features 1.2 million peak concurrent users as well as … Continue reading →

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