Online Game Tales

Guild Wars: Development Ceases, Automation to Kick In

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:15:32 +0000

ArenaNet has announced that after eight years, active development on its flagship title, Guild Wars, has officially ended. From here on out, the Automated Tournament System will kick in, as well as an automated map rotation system. Continue reading →

Guild Wars 2: The Consortium Video Diary Released

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:09:07 +0000

ArenaNet has released a brand new Guild Wars 2 video that features and in-depth look at The Consortium and how its own brand of licentiousness will lead to big trouble on Southsun Cove later this month. Enjoy! Continue reading →

Defiance: Trion Rocked by Layoffs

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:59:49 +0000

IGN is reporting that Trion employees have been laid off primarily from the Defiance San Diego team. Continue reading →

General: Skyforge MMO Announced

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:19:33 +0000

Mail.ru and Obsidian Entertainment have announced that they have signed a development agreement to bring the Skyforge MMO to life. According to the announcement, the team that created Allods Online will work with Obsidian to bring Skyforge to release i... Continue reading →

Marvel Heroes: Four Part Motion Comic Heralds Game Release

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:09:19 +0000

Gazillion Entertainment has released the first episode in a four-part motion comic that will usher in the release of Marvel Heroes Online. The comic lets players in on the backstory behind Dr. Doom's rise to power. Continue reading →

Lost Saga: Big Update Brings New Features

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:08:13 +0000

WeGame USA has updated Lost Saga with a huge new patch that includes new a premium character, game map, and game mode. In additon, the Free Pass Community Event has been announced. Continue reading →

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: New Character Creation Screens

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:02:56 +0000

The Final Fantasy XIV blog has been updated with a bunch of new screenshots showing off changes in the character customization / creation process based on feedback from the last beta test. Continue reading →

MapleStory: Hits Eight Years of FTP in North America

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:54 +0000

Nexon America's beloved massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) MapleStory has surpassed eight years of service in North America and is hosting a number of events for its loyal players, 21 percent of whom have played MapleStory for at l... Continue reading →

Rift: Loving Rift’s Shift

news@mmorpg.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:20 +0000

In this week's Devil's Advocate, Victor takes a look at the recent F2P announcement from Trion Worlds' Rift and why it's a good thing all around for everyone.

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The Gate of the Unknown

Mayu — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:05:45 +0000

Join Lily Zirkum at Minoc tavern on 5/21/2013 at 8:00 PM to discuss the spell words and attempt to cast a gate into the unknown. Continue reading →