Daybreak Game Company, colloquially known as just Daybreak, is what remains of the formerly Sony-owned studio SOE. The company was renamed following its purchase by investment firm Columbus Nova in early 2015. It is known best for the EverQuest and PlanetSide franchises, as well as Star Wars Galaxies, DC Universe Online, H1Z1, Vanguard, Dragon’s Prophet, The Matrix Online, Free Realms, and Clone Wars Adventures.
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The Daily Grind: What’s the best MMO customer experience you’ve ever had?
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Massively Overthinking: The MMO dev brains we’d like to pick
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Exclusive Interview: John Smedley reveals Hero’s Song, his new open-world OARPG
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The industry veteran has founded indie...
The Daily Grind: What’s the best MMORPG for shy gamers?
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The MOP Up: Titan Siege debuts (January 17, 2016)
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I know pay to win is a dirty,...
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Global Chat: Making gaming resolutions
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The Daily Grind: Are you a one-MMO gamer?
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The Stream Team: Anniversary adventures in DC Universe Online
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DCUO launches on Xbox One this spring
During its DC Universe Online's fifth anniversary stream this afternoon, Daybreak announced that the superhero MMORPG is launching on Xbox One this spring.
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The game...
DC Universe Online makes fifth anniversary plans
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Check out what World of Warcraft looked like 17 years ago
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H1Z1 shows off damage states and new zombie design
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