70 devs working on World of Darkness

By: Eddie Makuch Eve Online studio CCP Games has provided an update on its long-in-development massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Darkness. Massively reports that during the EVE Fanfest 2013 this week, a CCP Games representative revealed that the game remains in pre-production and is being worked on by 70 developers. In 2013, the developer plans to work on the game’s clothing systems and PvE environments, as well … Continue reading 70 devs working on World of Darkness

Dragon Nest sequel in the works – Shanda Games CEO

By: Jonathan Toyad Publisher Shanda Games has revealed that a Dragon Nest sequel is in the works. According to the company’s CEO Donghai Qian during the 17173.com industry awards event in China (via MMO Culture), the sequel is currently in the early stages of development. The game will not be as colorful as its predecessor but will retain its 3D graphics. The sequel will adopt an open-world … Continue reading Dragon Nest sequel in the works – Shanda Games CEO

The Old Republic’s ‘Rise of the Hutt Cartel’ expansion out April 14

By:  Eddie Makuch Star Wars: The Old Republic will add its first digital expansion next month. BioWare announced today that the free-to-play massively multiplayer online game’s Rise of the Hutt Cartel will launch April 14, 2013. Gamers who preordered Rise of the Hutt Cartel on or before January 7 will receive early access to the expansion and be able to jump in beginning April 9. On that day,game update … Continue reading The Old Republic’s ‘Rise of the Hutt Cartel’ expansion out April 14

Secret World drops subscription fee

By: Eddie Makuch Massively multiplayer online role-playing game The Secret World no longer requires a subscription fee, developer Funcom announced today. Those who purchase the game either online or in store (at $30) will not be required to subscribe. Though Funcom has done away with a mandatory subscription fee for The Secret World, players can choose to pay via a new Membership option. This $15/month … Continue reading Secret World drops subscription fee

Square Enix considering same-sex marriage for Final Fantasy XIV

By: Eddie Makuch One of the new features in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is the ability for avatars to get married. At launch, only avatars of opposite sex can get hitched, but that may change. Square Enix discussed the matter of same-sex marriage, among other topics, in a nearly two-hour video posted to YouTube. A representative from the company said Square Enix has … Continue reading Square Enix considering same-sex marriage for Final Fantasy XIV

Elder Scrolls Online’s Best Feature Needs To Be A Social One

By: Adam Ma   (@34thGingerbread) Let’s do everyone a favor and sum up the next few months of Elder Scrolls Online developer hype. The game will have exciting dungeons, multiple classes, PvP, player customization, deep combat controls, lots of lore, great graphics and an semi-expansive crafting system (also known as features available in just about every single RPG ever). Sure the fine details may be important, and … Continue reading Elder Scrolls Online’s Best Feature Needs To Be A Social One