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A major Chinese publisher with a large branch in the US, known here primarily for its stewardship of Cryptic Games’ MMORPGs, including Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online.

One Shots: Bagpipes in the woods

Justin Olivetti - June 14, 2015 25

I can't say that I'm the biggest fan of bagpipe music, although I do harbor a certain fascination for any musical instrument that looks...

Perfect World announces World of Jade Dynasty

Jef Reahard - June 13, 2015 28

Perfect World has announced a new MMORPG, though it's currently slated for the Chinese market. It's called World of Jade Dynasty, and it's designed...

Cryptic introduces the Neverwinter Combat League

Justin Olivetti - June 12, 2015 15

Neverwinter's getting serious about its competitive game, as the title is launching new PvP seasons for player rewards and glory. The Neverwinter Combat League challenges...

Steam’s summer sale offers mad MMO deals [Updated Monday]

Justin Olivetti - June 11, 2015 54

Prepare your wallets to go broke and your libraries to fill to the brim with games that you'll never have time to play, for...

Star Trek Online is rolling out new Tier 6 Veteran ships

Eliot Lefebvre - June 11, 2015 11

Lifetime and veteran subscribers for Star Trek Online have long had access to a special ship that shows off their elite status. Unfortunately, the...

Perfect Ten: The top 10 healthiest live MMOs

Justin Olivetti - June 11, 2015 400

One question that consistently pops up across the MMO gaming circuit is, "What are the most popular/healthy/active MMOs out there?" Every time I see...

Neverwinter’s Rise of Tiamat Xbox One trailer rawrs at you

Bree Royce - June 5, 2015 8

As announced earlier this week, Neverwinter's Rise of Tiamat minispansion is gearing up for launch on the Xbox One sometime this month. The game's fifth...

The Daily Grind: Should mature MMOs consider crowdfunding?

Bree Royce - June 5, 2015 74

Massively OP commenter The_Grand_Nagus recently pointed us to a conversation on the Star Trek Online forum where a Cryptic Studios employee discussed the studio's games' revenues...

Star Trek Online’s Lohlunat Festival kicks off

Eliot Lefebvre - June 4, 2015 13

Summer fun starts now in Star Trek Online, as the annual Lohlunat Festival kicks off for another year of flying around, riding powerboards, and...

Champions Online is revamping its tutorial

Justin Olivetti - June 4, 2015 57

If you ever felt let down or confused over Champions Online's introductory experience, then the team would like to welcome you to try it...

Neverwinter’s Rise of Tiamat expansion coming to Xbox One this month

Jef Reahard - June 3, 2015 12

Cryptic has announced that Neverwinter's Rise of Tiamat expansion is coming to Xbox One this month. There's no definitive date just yet, though the press...

Star Trek Online highlights summer events, addresses klesbiangate

Eliot Lefebvre - June 2, 2015 94

Summer comes yet again, and while the distinction is kind of arbitrary in deep space, for those of us pretending to be in deep...

Can't we have this dramatic showdown in space?

Star Trek Online flame wars erupt over gay backdrop NPCs

Eliot Lefebvre - May 31, 2015 639

The most recent featured episode for Star Trek Online stirred up some controversy because it's all about gay Klingons. By which we of course...

One Shots: My imaginary friends

Justin Olivetti - May 24, 2015 37

Here's a fun thought: What if we aren't actually playing MMOs? What if we're just sitting in front of blank screens, creating fantasy worlds...

Captain Nog joins the Star Trek Online cast

Eliot Lefebvre - May 22, 2015 25

In the first episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Commander Sisko tells Jake not to hang around with that Ferengi boy Nog. He's...

Neverwinter’s Strongholds expansion is coming this summer

Jef Reahard - May 21, 2015 43

Neverwinter's next expansion is called Strongholds, and it's coming to a PC near you this summer. Players will work together with their guild mates...