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Das Tal is considering a buy-to-play model

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After a careful consideration of the pros and cons of various business models, including those of Crowfall, Guild Wars 2 and ArcheAge, the Das...

Guild Wars 2 starts second PvP ladder test season tomorrow

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When we were kids, playing on ladders was a good way to get a scolding or a trip to the E.R. Now, they're the...

EVE Fanfest 2015: EVE is getting customisable structures and player-built stargates

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It's often said that EVE Online is ultimately built by its players and that the developer's job is to produce the tools for players...

H1Z1 will offer optional ‘monthly passes’ for battle royale

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Daybreak president John Smedley has informally announced via Twitter that the studio's zombie survival MMO H1Z1 is getting a sub -- sort of. "We've decided...

Eternal Crusade kills early game modules to focus on founder’s access

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Changes have been afoot over at Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade, and new Senior Producer Nathan Richardsson posted a second State of the Crusade post...
ArcheAge

ArcheAge patrons perturbed at Trion’s gift to former players

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When's the last time we had a good ArcheAge controversy? Actually who cares, because Trion has stepped up to the plate with a new...

Explore Cabal II’s fluid combat in an exclusive dev diary

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Cabal II, the sequel to the Korean-born Cabal Online, opened North American beta signups just a few months ago, and that means we're inching...

Crowfall promises VR support in exchange for 15,000 backers

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Bet you didn't see this coming. As it ticks down its final Kickstarter campaign week, Crowfall has added a tantalizing stretch goal if the...

The Secret World is selling an all-in-one Tokyo pack

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If you've fallen behind on purchasing your Secret World DLC or have yet to step foot into Tokyo, then Funcom has the deal of...
This isn't a promo shot, it is literally this empty.

Skyforge begins second closed beta on March 24th

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If the first week-long test of Skyforge just whetted your appetite, you'll be able to get a second helping very soon. The game is...

EVE Fanfest 2015 begins, promises new VR tech and huge EVE reveal

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It's the time of year again when EVE Online fans and developers from around the world make the annual pilgrimage to a frozen volcanic...
Let me try that thing on.

Final Fantasy XI halts updates this year with one last storyline

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How long should a game last? Final Fantasy XI has had an impressive run, but its glory days are indisputably past. That's why Square-Enix...
Can't imagine why.

EVE Online adds buddy invites to trial accounts

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EVE Online, like many MMOs, is best enjoyed with a friend, if for no other reason than to have at least one other person...
Community: only as long as it's convenient.

Star Trek Online lines up a new feature episode, improved Pilot spec

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The entirety of Star Trek Online's run to date has featured an obvious villain waiting in the wings: the Iconians. Everyone knows they're out...

Origins of Malu begins early access on March 20th with PvP only

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Origins of Malu will be launching its early access program this Friday, March 20th, with a buy-to-play hybrid model. The indie sandbox will initially...
This will work out all right. We're all right with the events unfolding at present.

There are lots of combat changes in Darkfall’s latest patch

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Darkfall's latest set of patch notes details quite a few combat changes for the FFA PvP fantasy sandbox. Aventurine has tweaked player movement and...

FFXIV and ESO players complain about unfair international pricing

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It might not be the most shocking fact you'll read today, but not all box prices and subscription rates are created equal depending on...
Fan Faire

Project Fan Faire needs your support

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Remember that time when Daybreak bought out SOE, fired a bunch of people, and cancelled Fan Faire? Yeah that sucked, but a few fans...

WildStar’s contracts system is an alternate route to great rewards

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Stuck at level 50 in WildStar with nothing to do? If you're eschewing the hardcore raiding and PvP life, then you'll be happy to...

Elite: Dangerous names space station after Terry Pratchett

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Fantasy comedy writer Terry Pratchett, who passed away last week at the age of 66, will be honored with a place among the stars...

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