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RuneScape to introduce limited microtransaction system
One of the oldest subscription browser-based MMOs is making tentative steps towards microtransaction support. As detailed on the RuneScape forum, players can now purchase extra spins in the Squeal of Fortune mini-game, which rewards lucky winners with special items and equipment. Extra spins can be purchased through a dedicated portal or through the RuneScape billing ... Read More»
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Posted: Apr 2, 2012 at 8:28pm
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Star Thunder MMO Mixes World War II With Future Aliens
Gamesta.com has the latest announcement of Gaijin Entertainment; makers of such games as Blades of Time and Birds of Steel. Their latest MMO with working title Star Thunder will mix World War II with aliens from the 43rd century. We’re not making this up... Read More»
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“The numbers clearly show” that Rift’s unlimited trials work
Tron Worlds marketing executive Jim Butler believes the change from a time-limited to a level-limited trial is helping Rift maintain its success. Speaking to [a]listdaily, Butler said ongoing content updates and special events like a Guinness World Record attempt keep players interested, but also gave credit to the trial. “The numbers clearly show that it’s ... Read More»
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Razer to produce left-handed Naga
Fan support has allowed Razer to back its second left-handed gaming mouse – the MMO-enabling Naga. Last week, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan asked southpaws to show support for the production of the mouse. “We’ve always taken care of the southpaw gamers of the world with our ambi mice and the [left-handed Deathadder] – in fact, ... Read More»
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SWTOR developer blog discusses PvP changes with update 1.2
BioWare has updated the SWTOR blog to discuss the new PvP ranking system coming with patch 1.2. According to the team, changes in rank will be based on said rank when compared to your opponents’, and separate tracking options for solo and group players will be available. New Warzone rewards were also highlighted along with ... Read More»
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Blizzard has 100,000 Mists of Pandaria beta keys ready for WoW Annual Pass holders
Blizzard has said it has set aside 100,000 Mists of Pandaria beta keys to World of Warcraft Annual Pass holders, and the keys will be handed to them first before anyone who has “opted-in.” Due to such a a large amount of account holders, the firm said it’s adding people slowly so as not to ... Read More»
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Otherland making-of video delves into AI, EightSquared, more
Gamigo and RealU have released a video detailing the medieval simulation EightSquared in a new making of feature for Otherland: Green Fields. The world, created by Tad Williams, features Victorian architecture with gigantic chess pieces floating around in the sky while the White and Red Armies wage an endless war against one another. The video ... Read More»
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DCUO Legendary members to receive extra monthly benefits starting April 3
SOE has announced Legendary members of DC Universe Online, will be handed extra benefits come April 3 in the way of 500 Station Cash per month on PC. PS3 players will receive the equivalent with 500 Loyalty Points to spend in the new in-game store. Both platforms will get to unlock rare lockboxes for free ... Read More»
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World of Tanks gets update 7.2 today
Wargaming.net’s confirmed details of World of Tanks’ update 7.2 today. The latest patch includes two new maps, new tanks and 22 new perks. There’s a video of the update in action below.
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EVE Online designer: “People like boring”
EVE Online lead producer Kristoffer Touborg has said part of the MMO’s appeal is that it’s so boring. No, seriously. Speaking to PC Gamer, Touborg said that he likes to take “mundane” activities and put them in games, where they somehow become interesting. “Like hauling minerals across EVE: it’s viciously boring, but people still spend ... Read More»
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Guild Wars 2 pricing discrepancy blamed on taxes, distribution costs
The Collector’s Edition of Guild Wars 2 costs significantly more outside the US, which NCSoft attributes to a number of factors. “Currency fluctuations, distribution costs, taxes and market conditions in addition to the cost of goods are all contributing factors when setting pricing. These vary dramatically between NA and EU and our pricing is competitive ... Read More»
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Phantasy Star Online 2 gets character creation video
Sega’s released a video of the character creation demo for Phantasy Star Online 2. Players will be able to make their own characters ahead of the MMO’s closed beta test, but also be able to find out if your PC will be able to run it once it does launch. Get it below the break. ... Read More»
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Miner Wars 2081 Will Release When It’s Finished
Keen Software would like to inform all players, fans and journalists interested in Miner Wars 2081 that they have updated the official release to Q3-Q4 2012. The game will be released during the second half of this year. They will announce this with more precision once they arrive at the final test phase... Read More»
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Study – Online games market in China grew 32% in 2011 to $6.6B
Pearl Research has estimated that during 2011, the online gaming market in China grew 32% to $6.6 billion. According to the firm’s latest study, trends in the region’s casual, MMO, social and web-based games market contributed over $5.3 billion to firms such as Changyou, Netease, Perfect World, Shanda Games, and Tencent with the later posting ... Read More»
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EVE Fanfest videos now available through CCP’s YouTube page
Missed out on attending EVE Fanfest this year? Fret not lovelies, as CCP uploaded various bits of video footage from the event onto its YouTube page. Through the link, if you havn’t seen them already, you can watch CCP Presents, EVE Keynote, Dust... Read More»
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Firefox developer launches free MMO BrowserQuest
Mozilla, the makers of Firefox, have launched a fiendish initiative to make sure you never leave your browser, ever. Our friends at Gamespy just ruined everyone’s productivity by highlighting BrowserQuest, a disarmingly simple little MMO. You use the mouse for everything – attacking, collecting and equipping gear – and the game saves your character automatically, ... Read More»
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The Endless Forest in danger of shutdown, appeals to backers for aid
Unusual MMO experience The Endless Forest has lost its museum backing and is in danger of closing down for good. The Endless Forest is a strange online experience in which players take on the form of deer-like creatures; it’s equal parts mental and beautiful. It was originally commissioned by the Musée d’Art moderne Grand-Duc Jean ... Read More»
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Quick Shots: DDO screens show off the Eveningstar region
Turbine has released a new set of images for the Forgotten Realms setting Menace of the Underdark, the first expansion for the MMO Dungeons and Dragons Online. The images show off the mystical forest cavern found underneath the new Eveningstar region. ... Read More»
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Latest The Secret World dev diary delves into character development
Funcom has posted a new developer blog for The Secret World in which lead designer Martin Bruusgaard discusses the MMO’s abilities, crafting, gear, progression and skills at length. The post goes into great detail on the freeform progression system, with abilities, skills and crafting offering players a plethora of opportunities to be unique as well ... Read More»
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Latest Final Fantasy XIV patch detailed in latest producer letter
Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki Yoshida has detailed the second-to-last update for the MMO before it hits Version 2.00. The latest update includes the hamlet defense system that was due the last update, as well as the inclusion of a new strongpoint that will continue to strengthen the war between Eorzea and the Empire. More ... Read More»
