A post has appeared on the PlanetSide 2 Reddit from now-former Creative Director Matt Higby indicating that he has left Daybreak Game Studio. Higby claims that he had been considering leaving Daybreak prior to the staff firings earlier this week.
Elsword: Brings Players a New Definition of Matchmaking
Generally in games matchmaking means being set up to join a team of similarly-skilled players. Starting this week, it means something altogether different thanks to Elsword bringing players its own in-game version of popular dating site eHarmony.
Lineage 2: Celebrates the Power of Love With Buffs and Bonuses
For a one month period starting February 11th and lasting until March 11th, Lineage II celebrates our fonder feelings with Valentine’s Day sabotage.
World of Tanks: Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Xbox 360 Edition
World of Tanks is celebrating the first successful year of its Xbox 360 edition this weekend and invites WoT Xbox 360 players to join the party.
DC Universe Online: Amazon Fury Part II Released for All
Daybreak Game Company has announced that the thirteenth DLC for DC Universe Online is now available for all. Amazon Fury Part II picks up where the first episode left off and players are charged with invading the Underworld to take on Hades and Ares. The DLC is squarely focused on cooperative play and includes raids and operations. There is also a single player mission included.
Guild Wars 2: Stronghold PvP to be Shown During Friday’s Live Stream
ArenaNet developers Josh Davis and Hugh Norfolk will be on hand for a Guild Wars 2 live stream event this Friday, February 13th to show off the forthcoming Stronghold PvP mode. Stronghold will make its debut in the Heart of Thorns expansion.
General: Does Loot Matter?
As MMO gamers, we’re conditioned to expect a handful of specific tropes in our favorite genre. When a new game hits the shelves, we’re certain to line it up against a series of checkboxes to determine if it represents our cultured interests. For some, that means an MMORPG has to have a solid character progression system and an open world worth interacting with and exploring.
General: The End of Bioware’s Never-Ending RPG
Bioware made it official this week: Shadow Realms has been cancelled. The promising idea — a never-ending 4-versus-1 RPG — wasn’t enough to keep the tide from turning at Bioware Austin and now a wide swath of hopeful fans are disappointed. But should we be? Read on as we look at what might have happened and the gilding on this otherwise sorrowful lily.
Guild Wars 2: My Greatest Fear Storyline to Return
A short but significant post has appeared on the Guild Wars 2 forum penned by Lead Writer Bobby Stein. In it, Stein lets players know that the "My Greatest Fear" storyline will be returning to the game’s personal story and that the personal storyline will be returned to its original order.
General: Sword Coast Legends Announced – Tabletop on PC
n-Space and Digital Extremes have announced that they are working to bring the tabletop DnD experience to PC users with Sword Coast Legends. The game will feature five character classes and will allow players to work through what is described as an immersive story line. Most excitingly, Sword Coast Legends will offer "Dungeon Master Mode" that allows DMs to lead players through custom-created adventures, though it can also be played cooperatively as a more traditional RPG as well.