Official Site:Â The Secret World
Studio:Â Funcom
Launch Date:Â July 3, 2012
Genre:Â Modern Horror Hybrid Themepark
Business Model:Â Hybrid B2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC
See also: Secret World Legends
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Global Chat: The verdict on Landmark
Landmark's launch hasn't gone unnoticed by the MMO blogging community. Several players have decided to use the game's official release as an opportunity to...
One Shots: When magick met wizardry
When magic meets magic, does it shake hands? Give each other a hearty fist bump and catch up on old times? Or does it...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO has killed you the most?
There's a small story behind that screenshot up there. I was playing Star Trek Online, and during a boss fight I was stricken by...
The Stream Team: Making a Secret World Museum of the Occult
Last time, MassivelyOP's MJ went out hunting to prepare for opening her own Museum of the Occult in The Secret World. Today, she gets...
Chaos Theory: Happy handstands for Funcom’s funding
Things are looking up! I don't know about you, but I'm certainly feeling more relief-- and not just a little extra excitement -- when...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO deserves a movie next?
Now that the Warcraft movie is out and about and apparently its handlers are contemplating sequels, I have a burning question for you: Which MMO would...
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs for mature audiences only
As with mainstream movies, it seems that the MMORPG industry has settled comfortably into the PG-13 zone for its approach and themes. Sure, there's...
The Secret World’s new video puts the Museum of the Occult on exhibition
If our exclusive preview of The Secret World's Museum of the Occult last week has you pumped for more, then good news -- Funcom's...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 69: WildSteam
Justin and Bree discuss ESO, WoW, WildStar, Nostalrius, TSW, Star Citizen, Landmark, and FFXIV, with a mailbag question on MMO dungeons.
One Shots: Fire + ice = mess
What do you get when you mix fire and ice? A steamy combination of incredible pictures... and an awful mess.
Steampower Girl noticed that in...
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs with distinct visual styles
Given the choice, I am always going to pick a game with stylized graphics over realistic ones. This is for many reasons; it's partly...
The Stream Team: Preparing for The Secret World’s Museum of the Occult
With The Secret World's Museum of the Occult opening next week, MassivelyOP's MJ wants to prepare for it as much as possible. She can't...
Chaos Theory: An exclusive look at The Secret World’s Museum of the Occult opening June 15
When Game Director Romain Amiel first revealed the Museum of the Occult for The Secret World, you better believe I was excited. I wanted...
The Secret World is losing its lead writer
The Secret World is losing its lead writer, Funcom's Romain Amiel has told players on the official forums.
"We are sad to announce that Joshua...
One Shots: Bride of the comments section!
While I love any of you forever if you email in One Shots submissions, I think it's time once again to delve fully into...
Massively Overthinking: The stories inside MMORPGs
This week's topic comes to us from one of our dear Patrons, Roger.
"I love stories, and some games tell great stories. MMOs have trouble...
Funcom secures major private investments
If you're a fan of Funcom with a deep amount of concern for the company's long-term health, there's good news to be had today....
Global Chat: Snap judgments of Overwatch
The talk of the blogger town has definitely been abuzz with impressions, thoughts, and snap judgments of Overwatch as it heads to release. Is...
The Secret World reveals the housing-esque Museum of the Occult
After hinting about a new Secret World feature with the monster T-shirt contest and letting players speculate for a week, devs finally revealed their plans...
Funcom’s Q1 2016 revenues, costs decline
Funcom's first quarter 2016 financial report is unlikely to shock anyone who read the 2015 annual report a few weeks ago. Revenue fell by...