http://www.mmorpg.com Your Headquarters for MMORPG Gaming! News, Forms, E-mail, Chat, and our famous Game List! Copyright Cyber Creations Inc. 2001-2012 editor@mmorpg.com admin@mmorpg.com MMORPG Games 60 eSports are a fast-growing segment of the online gaming community overall. This year promises to be a big year for eSports with big events being prepared for traditional tournament favorites like Starcraft II and MOBA games such as League of Legends. Read more about this what potentially lies ahead for eSports in 2012 at RTSGuru.com. http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23348 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23348 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:08:29 GMT Square Enix and Ankama Games are taking advantage of the extra day in February to officially launch Wakfu across Europe. Wakfu will officially hit retail release on February 29th, Leap Year Day. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23347/Officially-Launching-in-EU-February-29th Wakfu News 345 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23347 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:46:25 GMT Wurm Online is a game that hearkens back to the "good old days of MMOs" so much so, in fact, that players are clawed, mauled and otherwise brutalized. Success is success however and hard fought brings pride. But is Wurm Online FUN? Find out in our official review! http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23338/The-Official-Wurm-Review Wurm Online News 129 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23338 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:34:55 GMT In our latest Chronicles of One Telaran, we take a forward look ahead at the impending Rift v1.7 "Carnival of the Ascended" update. Included in the pithy commentary are descriptions of weddings and the Planes of DOOM! Check it out! http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23337/Chronicles-The-Planes-of-DOOM Rift News 431 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23337 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:16:11 GMT After originally stating that En Masse would refrain from commentary regarding the TERA lawsuit filed by NCSoft, Publishing Vice President Chris Lee has been quoted on the official forums summarily dismissing the allegations. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23346/En-Masse-Responds-to-NCSoft-Lawsuit TERA News 477 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23346 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:45:12 GMT The MicroVolts team has successfully deployed the latest content update. Called the Knox Pow Wow update, the patch give players the opportunity to collect more parts for hip-hop action figure, Knox. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23345/Knox-Pow-Wow-Update-Deployed Microvolts News 688 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23345 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:17:54 GMT One of the most discussed features in Star Wars: The Old Republic is the voice over quest dialogs. Not only is the main storyline quest arc voiced, so are ALL quests. Today we discuss the pros and cons of the voice acting in SWTOR. See what you think and then leave your ideas on the subject in our comments. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23334/Voice-Acting-Ups-and-Downs Star Wars: The Old Republic News 367 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23334 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:23:46 GMT Rusty Hearts players will want to check into the game now that the Requiem update has been deployed. The new patch brings a new playable character on board. The update also includes new equipment and crafting materials, eight player raids, new training for weapons and skills and more. Lastly, Franz continues his journey to find his lost love. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23344/Requiem-Update-Brings-New-Character Rusty Hearts News 600 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23344 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:51:47 GMT Nothing says "speak softly and carry a big stick" better than a heavy weapon in any game. That guy won't soon forget being hit by a shoulder cannon, will he? In the latest developer diary, the Blacklight Retribution team discusses heavy weapons in the upcoming game. Enjoy! http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23343 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23343 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:44:27 GMT A new EVE Online blog post has popped up on the official site that lays out the details for the community events the team has planned for this year's FanFest. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23342/Fanfest-Community-Events-Detailed EVE Online News 14 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23342 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:24:32 GMT Geek fans everywhere REJOICE! Your prayers have been answered in the form of recently spotted Lord of the Rings LEGO figures that will be unleashed on the world soon. Gizmodo spotted these bad boys at London's Toy Fair. http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23341 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23341 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:14:34 GMT The PlanetSide 2 team got together to create and publish a brand new video podcast that shines the spotlight on Nanite Systems Vehicles. Matt Higby talked with Game Designer Kevin Moyer and Senior Art Director Tramell Isaac about vehicles including the Sunderer, the Lightening, the Liberator, and the Galaxy. Enjoy! http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23340/Nanite-Systems-Vehicles PlanetSide 2 News 599 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23340 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:04:50 GMT It used to be that hitting the level cap in an MMO was something that took months, if not years, to actually accomplish. These days, however, it's more a function of hours. After hitting the top, what is there to do? In today's Player Perspectives, we take a look at what we call "content locusts", those who greedily devour content rather than enjoy it. See what you think! http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23335 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23335 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:36:47 GMT Speaking through a (manly) veil of tears, Casey Schreiner discusses the lack of a Blizzcon this year and about Dungeons & Dragons Online's journey into the Underdark in this week's MMO Report. As always a witty look at the week's MMO news. Check it out! http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23339 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23339 MMORPG.COM News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:59:26 GMT The Diablo III blog has been updated with a short post indicating that both Companion and Reforging scrolls have been removed from the beta version of the game. According to the team, the systems were underdeveloped and can be reworked into something cool. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23336/Companion-Reforging-Scrolls-Removed Diablo 3 News 644 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23336 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:19:24 GMT Xsyon devs have announced a new event that will shine the spotlight on the just-introduced cart system. Called the Grand Cart Race Event, players will either use a cart of their own creation or a borrowed one for those still lacking the materials needed to construct a cart. At the start of the event, players will be transported to the start for a grand cart racing spectacle on a GM created course. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23333/The-Grand-Cart-Race-Event-Announced Xsyon Earth 2012: Prelude News 514 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23333 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:19:11 GMT We recently sat down with the fine folks behind Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning to discuss the upcoming singleplayer RPG. Read on for all the juicy details! http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23320 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23320 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:56:45 GMT With the approach of Valentine's Day, we are always reminded of the importance of love in our MMOs. With that in mind, the Luvinia Online team has announced that a new wedding system will be released just in time for Valentine's Day. The team also announced the impending in-game nuptials for a pair of popular GMs, Refresh and Mokobonbon. The pair will be chronicling their thoughts about the event on Facebook and Twitter. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23332/Wedding-System-to-Be-Added Luvinia Online News 638 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23332 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:50:58 GMT Yesterday we reported that Blizzcon 2012 had been cancelled, ostensibly due to Blizzard's plate being "too full" this year to warrant the annual fan fest. In a new editorial over at sister site RTSGuru.com, Bill Murphy takes a look at why he believes Blizzcon was cancelled. See if you agree! Check out "Why Was Blizzcon 2012 Really Cancelled" at RTSGuru.com! http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23331 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23331 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:04 GMT Ripper X jets into the magical fantasy world of Luvinina, a free-to-play 3D fantasy MMORPG from Outspark! Luvinina has unique subclasses for specialization, hundreds of maps to explore, variety of in-game events, and unlimited fun. See what you think in Luvinia Online: First Impressions with Ripper X. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23316/First-Impressions-with-Ripper-X Luvinia Online News 638 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23316 MMORPG.COM News Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:42:40 GMT Webzen has sent word that the company's game portal site has been completely overhauled to bring new and better functionality to the site. In addition, Webzen let us know that a large content update is incoming for ArchLord. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23330/Webzen-Game-Portal-Overhauled ArchLord News 228 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23330 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:53:54 GMT Trion Worlds has announced that the Rift Mobile App available in the Android Marketplace. The mobile app is free to all and gives users the ability to stay connected to the game even when not logged in. Zone events, guild features and mini-games are all part of the app. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23329/Mobile-App-Now-Live-for-Droid Rift News 431 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23329 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:50:08 GMT Spacetime Studios has announced that horror-themed Dark Legends will arrive for mobile devices and Google Chrome will arrive in Q1 2012. Spacetime Studios is well-known for its previous two mobile/Chrome app MMOs, Pocket Legends and Star Legends. http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23328 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23328 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:46:16 GMT One of the first things we're asked to do on entry into an MMO is come up with a name. Our names reveal much about us as we content in Coyote's Howling today. Read on and then let us know your name and why you named yourself such in the comments! http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/loadNews/23315 MMORPG.com General News 0 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23315 MMORPG.COM News Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:35:37 GMT Barbily Games has announced the name of the upcoming content expansion for Star Supremacy. Called "War Version", the new content will feature a pair of new systems, Domination War and Alliance War. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23327/War-Version-Content-Update-Announced Star Supremacy News 610 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23327 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:29:33 GMT The Rosh Online team has announced that a new update has gone into effect that will give players more to reach for with an increased level cap and two new maps designed to cater to top level players. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23326/New-Update-New-Content ROSH Online News 735 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23326 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:24:58 GMT Cultures Online gave players the chance to explore the Americas after last November's update. With the latest update, players will also be able to create their own tribes. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23325/Tribe-Construction-101 Cultures Online News 647 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23325 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:21:49 GMT A new blog post packed with screenshots and more has cropped up on the EVE Online site. The official site will be undergoing some major changes in the near future that should bring it kicking and screaming into the second decade of the 21st century! http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23324/Website-to-be-Updated EVE Online News 14 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23324 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:17:36 GMT Pokket gives us all the run down on the Hardmode Kaon Under Siege Flashpoint and how to survive the nightmarish place. Check out Game Face: Pokket's Guide to SWTOR: Hardmode Kaon Under Siege Flashpoint and then let us know what you think in the comments. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23321/Guide-to-SWTOR-Hardmode-Kaon-Under-Siege-Flashpoint Star Wars: The Old Republic News 367 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23321 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:44:32 GMT Red5's Mark Kern makes no secret of his disdain for gigantic publishing houses in a new interview at GamesIndustry.biz. The discussion begins with information about Kern's founding of League for Gamers, an organization that seeks to be an alternative to the ESA and publishers that supported the recent SOPA/PIPA legislation. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23323/Publishers-Not-Meaningful-for-the-Developer Firefall News 566 news@mmorpg.com http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/23323 MMORPG.COM News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:27:50 GMT