[Press release] Wargaming recently announced its presence at gamescom 2014, the world’s largest trade fair for interactive games, to be held at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany from August 13–17, 2014. Wargaming will bring an exciting booth spectacle, delivering its trademark…
TERA – Korean media reveals contract for Russian server signed
According to an article released in the Korean media earlier today, the Russian server for TERA was signed just yesterday, with the publisher being Destiny Development. It is said that new content will be developed for this localized version. Meanwhile,…
Crytek – German magazine claims developer facing bankruptcy soon
[Source] According to a report in German magazine “Gamestar”, Crytek is currently facing financial issues, with the recent switch to monthly subscription for CryEngine as 1 of the changes to save the company. “Cash injection” is said to be on…
Sony Online Entertainment– Europe accounts moving home
[Source] According to an official post in the Sony Online Entertainment forum, accounts from PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online and EverQuest II under ProSiebenSat1 will be moved back in the near future. This announcement signals the end of the relationship with ProSiebenSat1…
The Elder Scrolls Online – Around 300 customer service staff released
[Source] According to MMO Games, around 300 customer service staff under ZeniMax Online Studios, developer of The Elder Scrolls Online, were let go over the past few weeks. Based in Galway, Ireland, the location is supposedly the main customer service…
World of Darkness – Upper management blamed for cancellation
[Source] According to a new report on The Guardian, the cancellation of World of Darkness happened mostly due to mismanagement by the executives over at CCP Games. From a producer who knows nothing and no vision for the game, to shifting…
Arena of Fate – Crytek announces upcoming online team PvP title
[Beta signup] While Crytek did not specifically mentioned the term “MOBA”, the game description does have a hint of the genre. Developed by Crytek Black Sea (based in Bulgaria) and powered by CryEngine (duh), Arena of Fate is scheduled for…
Black Desert – Russian publisher announced via live broadcast
[Teaser website] The publisher for Black Desert Russia was announced via a live broadcast (still airing at time of posting) from Moscow Cyber Stadium, together with representatives from Korean developer Pearl Abyss. GameNet.ru is the publisher, and not Mail.ru as…
Project Legion – CCP Games building new MMO shooter for the PC platform
EVE Online studio CCP Games today revealed Project Legion — the company’s second attempt at creating an online shooter in the EVE universe. This announcement comes less than a month after the much-anticipated World of Darkness got cancelled after several…
Games of Glory – New MOBA title set in a persistent sci-fi universe
[Game website] I happen to chance upon this new game while surfing around, and Games of Glory is a new MOBA by French studio, Lightbulb Crew. What captured my eyes were the words “persistent sci-fi universe that develops according to…
Black Desert – Russian publisher to be officially revealed next month
[Teaser site] The Korean developer of Black Desert, Pearl Abyss, just announced that the Russian publisher for Black Desert will be announced next month, on 14th May. Having been teased for a month now, I am guessing Mail.ru to be…
Argo Online – Closed Beta phase now in progress for steampunk title
[Game website] As reported several month back, Argo Online has made a swift return to the English market, now under European publisher Game-Masters. The game features huge guild housing, a Castle Wars siege system, a unique TPS mode, and the…
CCP Games – Eve Online developer records USD 21 million loss
Based in Iceland, CCP Games recently announced a USD 21 million loss for financial year (FY) ending 2013, a stark contrast to the previous year where the Eve Online developer posted a USD 4.6 million profit. Much has been accredited…
Hazard Ops – Infernum announces new online shooter for Europe
[Game website] Also known as Zombies Monsters Robots for North America, European publisher Infernum recently announced Hazard Ops, an online shooter which has a focus on PvE combat against a wide range of enemies. How wide? Catch them all in…