[Register now] After a long maintenance, Neverwinter is now live with the latest module update, Rise of Tiamat! The new zone, Well of Dragons, challenges any fools brave enough to battle the cultists, drakes and other abominations found here. And…
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Snail Games USA – CEO being sued for unfair dismissal and racism
[Source] David Runyan, who joined Snail Games USA in 2012 as its director of game operations, is suing CEO Shi Hai over claims of racism and unfair dismissal. He also claimed that Shi Hai is a “volatile individual who would often make…
WildStar – Carbine Studios claims NCsoft is still supporting the game
[Source] With recent negative reports about Carbine Studios (here and here), the developer of WildStar talked to Eurogamer to put things on record, officially. While speaking to NCsoft West CEO a few weeks ago about WildStar’s future, the reply was…
Transformers Universe – Developer Jagex looking at possible layoffs
[Game website] Jagex, developer of browser classic RuneScape, recently acknowledged that layoffs will possibly hit the team behind Transformers Universe. The UK-based studio is currently in the consultation process with affected employees, and some will find new roles within the company.…
Neverwinter: Rise of Tiamat – Watch the community battle Tiamat
[Register now] A few days back, Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios ran a livestream showcasing a battle against the titular boss in the upcoming expansion, Tiamat. A classic character in Dungeons & Dragons lore, 25 players were needed to…
Overwatch – Blizzard reveals new team-based shooter at BlizzCon 2014
[Game website] Blizzard Entertainment sprung a little surprise over at BlizzCon 2014 by announcing a brand new IP, Overwatch, which appeared in a recent trademark filing. Overwatch is an online team-based shooter, with several heroes (or characters) with unique abilities…
Echo of Soul – Aeria Games to publish popular Korean online game
[Beta register] Echo of Soul was really popular when it first launched in South Korea, and the momentum there has carried on till now (even for the China server). Aeria Games just announced that it will be publishing the English…
World of Speed – Developer reveals extended gameplay video
[Beta register] Developer Slightly Mad Studios and publisher My.com have recently released some of the first footage of the massively multiplayer online racing game, World of Speed. The extended gameplay footage shows a fierce race between a RUF RK Coupe and a…
Dawngate – Development for first MOBA title under EA has stopped
[Source] Developed by Waystone Games, a studio under Eletronic Arts (EA), it was announced recently that development for Dawngate has stopped and the server will be shutting down. Dawngate is the first MOBA title under EA, and tried to offer…
BattleCry – New gameplay videos released with beta coming next year
[Beta register] First announced back in May, 2 new gameplay videos were released to the public recently. Developed by BattleCry Studios, a studio under the famed Bethesda (The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein), beta is scheduled for next year, although no specific date…
Carbine Studios – Employees slam studio management on Glassdoor
Carbine Studios, a studio under NCsoft which recently fired 60 employees after WildStar’s launch, is back in the headlines. This time, it seems disgruntled employees, both currently working or left, have gone on Glassdoor to slam the management team, as…
TOME: Immortal Arena – Kixeye launching new MOBA on Steam
[Steam page] Kixeye, a leading F2P game developer, recently revealed that their upcoming MOBA (Massive Online Battle Arena) TOME: Immortal Arena, will launch on Steam on November 21st. Coinciding with this launch, TOME: Immortal Arena will also debut a new 5v5…
Hearthstone – Blizzard trademarks possible game expansion title
According to several internet postings, Blizzard Entertainment has filed trademarks for 2 interesting names, “Eye of Azshara” and “Overwatch”. With BlizzCon 2014 arriving this coming week, speculations point to either a Hearthstone or World of Warcraft expansion due to Azshara’s…
Dark Blood Online – New Fighter class brawls into online action RPG
[Steam page] NexonGT recently announced a content update for its popular free to play online game, Dark Blood Online, introducing a new class, Fighter. Due to his extreme martial arts experience, this class provides users with a totally different control…