[Source] After a few months of delay, Korean developer Maiet Entertainment finally announced that GunZ 2: The Second Duel has been green lighted for Early Access on Feb 17 2014, 5 PM (PST). According to the official statement on Facebook, “the game…
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Turbine – Infinite Crisis developer suffers another round of layoffs
[Source] Turbine, known for its titles such as The Lord of the Rings Online, Dungeons and Dragons Online and more recently, Infinite Crisis, has suffered another round of layoffs. There is no clear number, but Turbine stated that it is…
Transformers Universe – Jagex reveals new trailer for browser game
[Beta signup] It has been some time since Jagex, creator of Runescape, revealed anything on Transformers Universe, the browser game licensed from Hasbro. Recently, the developer revealed a new trailer, and changing the planned MOBA genre to a MOTA (Massively…
TUG – Steam Greenlight campaign launched with new major milestone
[Press release] Nerd Kingdom revealed that TUG is rolling out its next major milestone in development with the launch of the game’s new Survival Games. All early access backers from the team’s successful Kickstarter campaign will gain access to the…
The Elder Scrolls Online – Pre-order begins for 2 different editions
[Source] Launching this April, developer ZeniMax Online Studios today revealed the 2 editions available for The Elder Scrolls Online. While there is the Standard Edition as per normal, the collector’s edition here is being labelled as the Imperial Edition, which comes…
Hearthstone – Open Beta phase for strategic card game is now live
[Game website] I am sure many gamers, especially online ones, have already heard about Hearthstone. After several months of Closed Beta, the global Open Beta phase is finally available to everyone. I have played for a couple of weeks and…
Sony Online Entertainment – 4 games closing as new game teased
With EverQuest Next Landmark and EverQuest Next (below) on the horizon, SOE is clearing house for some breathing space. The 4 games which will be shutting down are Star Wars: Clone Adventures and Free Realms (31st March), while Vanguard and…
Aion 4.5: Steel Cavalry – New Aethertech class landing next week
[Preview site] Also known as “that mecha class”, the Aethertech will be arriving on US servers next week, 29th January 2014 in the 4.5 update. Other than this awesome new class, there will be the usual new zones, dungeons and…
The Elder Scrolls Online – New dev video showcases group gameplay
Although The Elder Scrolls Online is just a couple of months away from launch, the NDA is still in effect and gamers without Closed Beta access can only look at actual gameplay through the regular developer videos. The latest explains…
Infinite Crisis – Superman finally joins the roster in superhero MOBA
[Game website] After several months of waiting and a bevy of heroes and villains introduced in Infinite Crisis, the Son of Krypton, Superman, finally makes his appearance in the game’s Closed Beta phase. His signature Heat Vision and Frost Breath…
Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare – New 4-player co-op gameplay video
Running on the Buy-to-Play with cash shop model, Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is very much like any online third person shooter out there now, including the ever-popular Team Fortress 2. A new gameplay video showcasing the 4-player co-op mode was shown…
ArcheAge – Friends and Family Alpha finally begins for English server
[Source] ArcheAge North America/ Europe has finally entered its very first test phase, the Friends and Family Alpha. According to the article, ArcheAge’s “UI is now about 80% readable, and much of the quest text has been given at least a…
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen – Kickstarter campaign officially begins
Brad McQuaid may not be a familiar name, but he has worked on games such as EverQuest for many years. He is now head of his own studio, Visionary Realms, and working on a new MMORPG called Pantheon: Rise of…
Legend of Edda – Server closure once again confirmed for anime game
[Source] If my memory serves me right, this will be the 2nd time Legend of Edda will be shutting down under the same publisher. Once a very popular anime-style game, GamesCampus will be closing the server on 22nd January 2014.…