[Game website] I am sure most of you would have read about Marvel Heroes right now. Originally known as Marvel Universe and developed by Gazillion Entertainment, this new MMORPG is being headed by 1 of the Diablo franchise’s creators. This…
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PlanetSide 2 – Showing how engagement should be done
[Game website] In my memories, there aren’t really any online gaming companies which have their staff going all out and try to talk about their game as game designers, fans and not just employees. Maybe a couple of smaller studios,…
Guild Wars 2 – Asura race preview
If you have not read, the final Beta Weekend for Guild Wars 2 (link) will feature the last 2 playable races, Asura and Sylvari. While there is a certain mystery in terms of storyline about them, GameSpot managed to have…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – English server officially announced
[Source] SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – July 9th, 2012 – SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd today announced that free-to-play multiplayer action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2 will be coming to North America and Europe in 2013. For…
KnightAge – Closed Beta phase announced
[Game website] A couple of months ago (link), I first posted about the game arriving for the English gamers. And now here it is, to be hosted by Silkroad Online operator (and developer), Joymax. KnightAge’s design style is over-the-top sugar…
Rumor – Ubisoft going “online” crazy ?
[Source] While there were several reports in the past about developer Ubisoft heading towards the online gaming scene in a big way, the list of websites of their IPs with an “online” at the back really surprised me. Yes, Ubisoft…
Continent of the Ninth Seal – Open Beta phase begins
[Game website] Finally, after years of waiting and months of teasing, Webzen’s Continent of the Ninth is now in its Open Beta phase for the English market. I have no idea why the game is renamed as “Continent of the…
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive – Same old gold
While essentially not a MMO, there is no doubt CS:GO has various similarities with the many online shooters available. Back in the CS 1.6 days, I skipped school just to play the game (I ain’t exactly a model kid) and…
The Elder Scrolls Online – “New” combat system
[Source] Truth to be told, I am actually still more of a gamer (despite slowing down) more than a professional, strict and serious writer/ journalist. Whenever a series or franchise gets torn apart by egos (hint: Diablo III) or developers…
WildStar – New trailer reveals early game mechanics
[Game website] Blockbuster news from the Asian industry seems to be slowing down as the 3 major shows, ChinaJoy 2012 and G*Star 2012, are just around the corner. With companies keeping their cards for the moment, it is time to…
Dragon Knights – Debut trailer surfaces
[Game website] Aeria Games finally revealed the North America server for DK Online, Dragon Knights, which was first announced a couple of months back (link). Essentially a “hardcore” PvP online game, features such as castle siege, player kill, guild battles…
Renaissance Heroes – Brief look at Closed Beta
[Game website] Since the days I skipped school to play Counter-Strike 1.6, the shooter genre has came a long way, with current blockbuster hits such as Call of Duty, Modern Warfare and Crysis. Along the way, the online-only shooters started…
Crytek – All our future games to be F2P
[Source] Yes, you did not read the post title wrongly. Crytek, the studio behind the CryEngine and Crysis series, told Videogamer that the company will finish work on Crysis 3, Ryse, other confirmed games and transition into a Free to…
Unreal Engine 4 – GameTrailer’s world exclusive demo
I am sure most of the folks here would have read about Epic’s upcoming game engine, Unreal Engine 4, which was announced a couple of weeks ago. The demo, titled “Elemental”, was shown behind closed doors to potential licensees. GameTrailers…