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MMO giant Nexon has suffered a small round of layoffs
MMORPG.com reported this morning that Nexon has suffered a round of global layoffs, though small indeed.
"In order to provide enhanced live game support, Nexon...
Gigantic developer Motiga lays off roughly a fifth of its employees
It seems fair to say that Gigantic's development has had a troubled history, what with the game having hopped publishers, changed platforms, and seen...
What in the world happened to TUG?
TUG, better known as The Untitled Game, burst onto the scene in May of 2013 with a Kickstarter, which didn't elicit the same groans...
Perfect World has laid off under 30 employees, ‘no impact’ on MMOs
This has been confirmed. See the end of this post for the statement.
We've had multiple reports this week that PWE has laid off an...
Leaderboard: Which Daybreak MMO is most vulnerable in 2017?
In February 2015, following the SOE/Daybreak transition and ensuing mass layoffs, we polled our readers on the security of the rest of the studio's games....
Firefall: The dead game that won’t die
2016 was not Firefall's year.
I'm not sure which year was its year, honestly, what with the e-sports bus fiasco and suspension of PvP and former CEO Mark...
MMO Year in Review: Turbine gave the ring to the eagles (December 2016)
This year, we’re taking a time-machine back through our MMO coverage, month by month, to hit the highlights and frame our journey before we...
MMO Year in Review: EverQuest Never (March 2016)
This year, we’re taking a time-machine back through our MMO coverage, month by month, to hit the highlights and frame our journey before we...
How 2016 took Lord of the Rings Online to the gates of Mordor
As Lord of the Rings Online nears its impressive 10th birthday in April of next year, we see a game that's in many ways...
Obsidian’s Armored Warfare team hit with layoffs
Obsidian Entertainment has announced layoffs for an unknown number of staffers working on military MMO Armored Warfare.
Gamasutra reports that the cuts are planned to...
Exclusive interview with Ashes of Creation’s Jeffrey Bard, formerly of Daybreak
Yesterday we covered a tip about a new MMORPG in the making: Ashes of Creation. Apparently we caught wind of this title before it was...
Bluehole Studio and ArenaNet are hiring multiple devs
It is always much more of a relief to report on MMO studios hiring on new help rather than going through layoffs. Right now,...
Gameforge is hit with layoffs as the company turns away from mobile gaming
German company Gameforge was recently hit with a round of layoffs as the company shifts its development efforts away from mobile. Yes, you read...
Firefall appears to have silently sunsetted (Update: Or maybe not?)
Update, 8:39 p.m. EDT: The game and site are back online now, still with no explanation or clarification from The9 whatsoever. Hopefully it stays up for...
Echo of Soul’s Wrath of the Goddess update has arrived
Echo of Soul is getting a big update today in the west, which is good news for fans of the game worried about its...
The Game Archaeologist: Middle-earth Online
I suppose there will always be a special place in my heart for Lord of the Rings Online. Not only is it one of...
APB: Reloaded sees UK layoffs, plans PS4 update
"Big, dramatic, and dare I say exciting things are afoot!"
Thus begins APB: Reloaded's latest dev blog, penned by Community Manager Tiggs and Producer Joshua...
Mark Kern to Ember followers: ‘I feel a profound sense of responsibility for what happened to Firefall’
In the wake of the apparent complete emptying of the Red 5 Studios offices this week, former Firefall founder Mark Kern is forging ahead...
Rumor: Firefall’s Red 5 Studios has suffered mass layoffs
Former Red 5 Studios employees are suggesting the company is in big trouble today. Community Manager FadedPez has apparently been discharged from the studio.
https://twitter.com/FadedPez/status/757697647075467264
Matt DeWald...
Dungeons and Dragons Online teases possible third expansion
Believe it or not, a third expansion for Dungeons and Dragons Online could be in the cards for the fantasy game.
Responding to players' concern...
