Star Trek Online: Ship Tactics - Part 2

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Cryptic Studios followed up today with part deux of their Ship Tactics video for Star Trek Online, further explaining the power management system and the crew"s role in keeping you alive! Video after the jump.

Fallen Earth: Contest Winners Announced

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Fallen Earth developers announced yesterday the winners of their annual Thanksgiving Screenshot Contest, and we have the funny caps and lucky names right here. Check them after the click!

MapleStory: Aran Rises Again

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Fans of MapleStory will surely recognize the name Aran, one of the heroes who successfully battled the Black Mage. He"s making a return in the next content expansion. Find out what else is in store by clicking below.

Dragon Oath: Kung Fu Soccer Battle

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Dragon Oath aims to break the mold when it comes to MMOs in today"s world. With that in mind, developers have introduced the Kung Fu Soccer Battle. It doesn"t get more original than that. Keep reading!

Perfect World Expanding with "Rising Tide"

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Perfect World players will be happy to note that the game will be expanding in December with "Rising Tide". Find out more about Rising Tide and check out a new trailer after the jump.

Lineage II: Gracia Epilogue Set to Debut

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

The Lineage II: Gracia Epilogue content expansion is set to debut on Tuesday, November 17th. Gracia Epilogue will close out the Gracia storyline as well as give some much needed love to the game"s mechanics. Read on!

Five Years of Warcraft: J. Allen Brack and Samwise Speak Out

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

To celebrate WoW"s fifth anniversary, Production Director J. Allen Brack and Blizzard art mastermind "Samwise" Didier sat down with our sister site The Escapist to talk about microtransactions, Cataclysm, and what the hell is up with the Pandaren.

Star Trek Online: New Screens

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Can we ever have enough Start Trek Online screenshots? I think not! Enjoy these fresh images, in addition to the final box art from Cryptic"s upcoming sci-fi MMO -right after the jump!

Dragon Oath: PvP & Pet Trailers

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

The Dragon Oath team has updated their YouTube channel with two new videos featuring. One video gives fans a look at the PvP system, the other a look at pets. Grab the links after the jump.

WoW Shadowmourne Preview

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

World of Warcraft players have a new expanded piece of lore to enjoy: The legendary weapon, Shadowmourne. Find out more about Shadowmourne after the jump.

Runes of Magic: Potions, Spells & Runes (oh my...)

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

The latest Runes of Magic update features some significant changes to the potion, spells, and runecrafting systems in the game. Find out about these changes by clicking below.

Dragons Call Officially Enters Closed Beta

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

The Dragon"s Call team has announced that closed beta phase one will begin today, November 18th. Keep reading!

Everquest: Underfoots Shining City

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

As Everquest fans anticipate the imminent launch of the latest expansion, Underfoot, more and more lore is being revealed by the team. Find out about Underfoots shining city, Kernagir. Head through the jump and check out WarCry"s exclusive screens too!

Facebook Addict: Detonator Games Exposes Itself

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Detonator Games is set to blow Facebook apps sky high when its games finally hit the "Net. Founders Corey Dangel and Matt Wilson, formerly of Sony Online, took some time to sit down with WarCry to talk about Detonator"s comprehensive plans for Facebook fun! It"s a terrific read and sports some super secret NEW info too!

Torchlight: Play for Free

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Torchlight publisher, Perfect World Entertainment, has announced that folks wanting to try out the game can do so for free. A free 2 hour window of opportunity is waiting so keep reading!

Dragons Call Closed Beta Beginning Soon

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

The Dragon"s Call team has announced that the first closed beta will begin in late November. Find out how to get involved by clicking below.

EVE: Saying "YARR" to Space Pirates

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

EVE Online players with a flair for the pirate life will have some new story arcs in which to test their pirate-like prowess. Find out what the devs have in store and then get yer cutlass shined up. YARR!

Fallen Earth: Buy Online & Get a Groovy Chapeau

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Folks looking to try out Fallen Earth now have a terrific incentive to do so. Buy the game at the Fallen Earth store and you"ll enter the game with a groovy (and useful) new feathered hat. Check out the screen after the jump.

Fiesta Online Introduces "Thomas the Turkey"

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

Fiesta Online players have the opportunity to visit ambassador, Thomas the Turkey. Ol" Tom will send players on a special mission. Learn more by clicking below.

DCUO Launches Facebook Animation Contest

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:07 AM

DC Universe Online has partnered with Mass Animation for a Facebook contest. The Mass Animation application can be used to bring DC characters to life. Find out more!

MIGS: Only Fun and Games?

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM

At this year"s Montreal International Game Summit the idea of whether games should only be seen as fun was challenged in more than one session. Commentators such as industry veteran Brenda Braithwaite (designer of the Wizardry and Jagged Alliance series, among others) and Edge columnist Randy Smith in particular poured over this thorny issue.

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Sony Launching Online Distribution Service In 2010

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM

Sony is to launch an online content distribution service for its network-connected devices in 2010.

Executive VP and PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai told reporters that the service will offer movies, music, books and other content to the company’s TVs, Blu-ray players, ebooks and other devices.

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Class Action Lawsuit Over Xbox Live Bans

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM

Boutique law firm Abington IP says it could launch a class action lawsuit against Microsoft over the platform holder’s recent wave of Xbox Live bans.

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GameStop Acquires Jolt Online Gaming

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM

Retailer GameStop has reportedly acquired a majority stake in Jolt Online Gaming, an Ireland-based publisher of free-to-play browser titles.

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PlayStation Platforms Dominate In Japan

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM

Sony platforms dominated hardware sales in Japan during the week ended November 15.

PSP-3000 sales rose by 5,000 units week-on-week to head the rankings, although sales of the company’s latest handheld, PSPgo, more than halved to an underwhelming 6,427 units.

Despite a 10,000 units sales drop PS3 only narrowly missed out on the top spot, while DS and Wii, in third and fourth, saw weekly sales fall by around 3,500 and 5,000 units respectively.

DS Lite, Xbox 360 and PS2 sales saw marginal sales declines.

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