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Funcom restructures Montreal branch, keeps games operational

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Myko

Funcom is taking hedge trimmers to its Montreal offices today. Senior Game Designer Tanya Short posted the following this afternoon on her Twitter account: “When your branch shuts down, I guess it’s less like being fired and more like honorable discharge. Thanks for going … Continue reading →

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The Secret World Issue #5 is live

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Myko

With the end of the world hitting the planet on Friday, The Secret World’s fifth monthly update could obviously only be enjoyed if it hit servers before then, right? So good news — Issue #5 is live right now! So you can right hop … Continue reading →

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Funcom rehires staff, confirms TSW group investigation missions

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Myko

New Game Director Joel Bylos dropped several juicy tidbits about the future of The Secret World on theFlash Point podcast. One of the biggest of these is that Funcom is growing once more following recent layoffs. “We have already brought back three people,” he said, “It gives … Continue reading →

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Funcom is ready to take The Secret World F2P if need be

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Myko

Funcom’s new CEO is tackling tough questions about the future of The Secret World, saying that the studio is prepared to take the title free-to-play — if need be. In an interview with GamesIndustry, Ole Schreiner said that TSW was developed to be subscription-based with the options … Continue reading →

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The Secret World’s first raid debuts at Gamescom

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Myko

Remember that badass CG trailer for The Secret World that featured four of the game’s factional NPCs joining forces to duke it out with a big nasty in the remains of New York City? Well, that might be our first … Continue reading →

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The Secret World To Lure In Gamers With New Content and Free Weekend

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Myko

The world of MMORPG making is one that has left many a grave by the wayside from new and established developers who have tried and failed to make their all encompassing world succeed. Funcom’s effort, ‘The Secret World’ released at … Continue reading →

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Game of Thrones Seven Kingdoms releases its first trailer

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Myko

We know a little bit about the game, but up until now, nothing has actually been seen of the upcomingGame of Thrones Seven Kingdoms. But the wait is now over, as a trailer for the browser-based game has been unveiled to show … Continue reading →

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Funcom extends grace period for pre-order customers

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Myko

There’s nothing quite like the real world for gumming up the operations of the fantastical one. Some players of The Secret World pre-ordered the game and haven’t yet received their retail copy, which is important because the grace period for playing without … Continue reading →

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The Secret World reveals its launch trailer

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Myko

Some secrets are out. Funcom might have slipped the launch in a day early, but The Secret World’slaunch trailer kept to the initial schedule. For just under three minutes, players can now get a glimpse of some of the secrets hiding throughout the … Continue reading →

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The Secret World begins early access this Friday

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Myko

If you haven’t settled on a faction yet for Funcom’s intrigued-laced MMO The Secret World, you might want to consider shifting your decision-making into a higher gear or investing in a three-sided coin — the time of the Templars, Illuminati, and Dragons is … Continue reading →

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