[Source] Matthew Higby, Creative Director and the face of PlanetSide 2, announced his resignation from Daybreak Game Company (formerly Sony Online Entertainment). I started following PlanetSide 2 a few years back due to the videos and interviews with him participating,…
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Armored Warfare – Ghost Fields to challenge teams with massive area
[Beta signup] Today, developer Obsidian and publisher My.com revealed the challenging new map set to grace Armored Warfare. Are you ready for the next battle? This time, vehicles will fight on an old airfield in the mountains. Meet the new…
Daybreak Game Company – Senior figure departs in round of layoffs
Just a week after Sony Online Entertainment was bought over by Columbus Nova and renamed as Daybreak Game Company, the first wave of layoffs was announced. There is currently no confirmed number of layoffs, but among the casualties include long-time EverQuest…
Shadow Realms – Bioware cancels online RPG to focus on other titles
Announced back in August, developer Bioware has announced that development for Shadow Realms has stopped, with the studio now focusing on other titles. They include enhancements to Dragon Age: Inquisition, the Mass Effect sequel and another new IP. New content…
Rise of Incarnates – Early Access phase has now started on Steam
[Steam page] Bandai Namco Games, traditionally a console games developer, has started the Early Access phase for its new PC online fighter, Rise of Incarnates. The game debuts with 8 characters, and players will be able to battle in Versus…
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot – Ubisoft launches hack ‘n’ slash MMO
[Steam page] Today, Ubisoft announced the launch of The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, which was in Open Beta for a few months. Throughout the beta period, the humorous Hack and Slash action game established its direction and added many new…
Zombies Monsters Robots – Game update invites players Into the Void
[Game website] Zombies Monsters Robots, published by En Masse Entertainment (TERA), has just received its latest game content update. Titled “Into the Void,” this Unreal Engine 3 online shooter will now be sending players into outer space (the Moon to…
Daybreak Game Company – SOE no longer exists after being acquired
In a rather sudden piece of breaking news, it was announced that the studio formerly known as Sony Online Entertainment (PlanetSide and EverQuest series) has been purchased by Columbus Nova, an investment management firm. The studio will now be officially known…
Razer Arena – Gaming hardware giant launches competitive gaming platform
[Official website] Razer, in partnership with Las Vegas-based Gaming-Grids, today announced the first phase launch of Razer Arena, a new competitive gaming ecosystem for everyone. The service will be powered by the voice chat gaming messenger, Razer Comms. Overall, it is…
Overwatch – Rumor claims Blizzard is still unsure about business model
[Source] According to an “anonymous insider” within Blizzard Entertainment, the developer has yet to settle on a business model for Overwatch, its new online shooter announced at BlizzCon 2014. The insider claims that Overwatch’s main game will definitely be Free-to-Play,…
Guild Wars 2 – Heart of Thorns announced as first game expansion
[Game website] First teased a couple of weeks ago, ArenaNet just announced Heart of Thorns, the first expansion for Guild Wars 2. Heart of Thorns will see a new profession in the Revenant. One of the main characters in the…
World of Warcraft – Player completes goal of 100 characters at level 100
[Source] Yes, you read it right. A player in World of Warcraft has completed his personal quest of completing 100 characters at the level cap of 100. Known as “Watola”, he started this “project” near the end of Mists of…
Skyforge – Gunner class officially revealed with explosive game trailer
[Beta register] Obsidian Entertainment has revealed the Gunner class in Skyforge in an explosive new trailer. The Gunner is one of the most heavily armed classes in the game with a powerful gun that can transform into a massive missile…
World of Speed – Race around the world in new game trailer
[Beta register] Slightly Mad Studios has revealed a new trailer showcasing tracks from their upcoming racing MMO, World of Speed, that are based on real sports tracks and locations from all across the globe. Featured locations include the UK, USA, Russia,…