[Game website] I just noticed I have been spelling “Sylvari” as “Slyvari” all this time… Sorry, I am more of a Charr/ Asura person (finding excuses). Ok, silly ignorant mistakes aside, Guild Wars 2’s final Beta Weekend is due to…
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RaiderZ – Closed Beta date announced
[Press release] Perfect World Entertainment Inc. announced today that the Closed Beta for its award-winning, action MMORPG, RaiderZ, is scheduled to launch on August 8, 2012. Players who register for the RaiderZ Closed Beta will also have a chance to…
Marvel Heroes – GameSpot’s walkthrough footage
[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…
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…