2015 - Page 296 of 299

(59 votes, average: 2.66 / 5)

Runes of Magic

Runes of Magic, or RoM for short, is a 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the mystical world of Taborea. The game's visuals and gameplay are inspired by WoW, but the game's unique dual classing system sets it apart from other games.

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Publisher: GameForge
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: March 19, 2009 (NA/EU)
PvP: Duels / Open World / Arenas / Guild v Guild
Pros: +Great multi-classing system. +Player housing. +Fluid gameplay. +Tons of content.
Cons: -Minor cash shop balance issues.

(32 votes, average: 2.69 / 5)

Jade Dynasty

Jade Dynasty is a 3D fantasy MMORPG inspired by ancient Chinese legends. The game offers a large variety of classes for players to choose from and many features to explore, including a marriage system and fort battles between guilds.

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Publisher: Arc Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 15, 2009
Shutdown Date: June 5, 2018
PvP: Fort Battles / PvP Channels
Pros: +Unique races and classes. +Pleasing art and water effects. +Good variety of events and activities. +Quality of life features such as auto-walk.
Cons: -Repetitive quests. -Restricted character appearance options. -Built-in botting and offline exp gain cheapen gameplay experience.

World of Warcraft's February Outline

February 3, 2015 Shurelya Comments

Blizzard has released information about upcoming events for World of Warcraft in February, and there is plenty to look forward to. There will be the ever-romantic Valentine's Day event, the Darkmoon Faire, and the Lunar Festival at the end. There will be various quests and rewards given throughout these events, including mounts and replica armor sets. In addition to these feel-good events, February is also the month of Blackrock Foundry. This is the second raid of Warlord of Draenor and will definitely be a popular one to run.

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Check out Blizzard's official announcement for more information.

News

(62 votes, average: 3.63 / 5)

Eden Eternal

Eden Eternal is a 3D anime-inspired fantasy MMORPG by X-Legend with a unique class system and sleek cel-shaded graphics. Unlike traditional MMORPGs, which limit players to a single class, Eden Eternal allows players to switch between any of the game's 20+ classes upon unlocking them. Classes level up individually from one another, so there's a lot of grinding to do. The game's well-designed class system keeps players hooked.

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Publisher: Aeria Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 15, 2011 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: April 29, 2021
PvP: Duels / Arenas / Guild vs Guild Territory Wars
Pros: +Unique well-made class system. +Huge variety of classes. +Beautiful cel-shaded visuals. +Player housing. +5 Playable races.
Cons: -Each class only has a few skills. -Grindy repetitive gameplay.

Eden Eternal Shut Down on April 29, 2021

(53 votes, average: 2.72 / 5)

Forsaken World

Forsaken World is a 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the world of Eyrda. With 6 races and 9 classes to choose from, Forsaken World gives players quite a bit of variety. It's one of the only MMORPGs to feature Vampires as a playable class.

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Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 14, 2011 (NA/EU)
Shut Down: November 30, 2022
PvP: Duels / Arenas / Guild Battles
Pros: +Good variety of classes and races. +Great interface. +Solid character customization. +Over 10 occupations.
Cons: -Some pay-to-win elements. -Very easy PvE content offers almost zero challenge.

Forsaken World Shut Down on November 30, 2022

(39 votes, average: 3.21 / 5)

Scarlet Blade

Scarlet Blade, called Queensblade Online in Asia, is a busty 3D sci-fi/fantasy MMORPG. The game labels itself as a "mature" MMORPG, as it features quite a bit of nudity. Fight for either the Free Knights or the Royal Guards. Scarlet Blade officially shut down on March 31, 2016 on the Aeria portal.

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Publisher: Aeria Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: March 27, 2013 (NA/EU)
Shut Down Date: March 31, 2016
PvP: Duels / Faction Battlefields
Pros: +Sci-fi/fantasy mix creates unique environments. +Fluid gameplay. +Great visuals (for guys at least!). +Fun dungeons.
Cons: -Repetitive grindy quests. -Poorly written quest dialogue. -Poor voice acting.

WildStar Starts the Protogames Initiative

February 3, 2015 Shurelya Comments

WildStar has just launched their latest update, called the Protogames Initiative. This content update adds a variety of features to the popular online game, including a new Shiphand mission, two new dungeons, and an entirely new customization system. In addition, there are also minor item and character tweaks that address previous player concerns and feedback.

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The new Shiphand mission, called "They Came From Fragment Zero!" is designed for lower level players, but comes with a level 50 veteran mode. This will provide a fun experience for both new and advanced players. In a similar vein, the two new dungeons have a low level tutorial, and a high level veteran dungeon. Players will be able to learn WildStar's mechanics in the level-10 Protogames Academy, and put them to skill in The Ultimate Protogames. The WildStar staff is adamant in releasing content that has something for all players.

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The new character customization system is called the Character Chop Shop and is not the normal character editor. In addition to changing the usual face, hair, and body, players will also be able to view their characters with various sets of gear. As players will now be able to see how their characters will look from beginning to end, they will be able to plan and change accordingly. Along with the Character Chop Shop, WildStar has also given players the ability to customize their housing property through the use of Terrain Sets. This will let them change the surrounding area around their homes, giving a more personalized look. View the trailer below for an in-game look.

WildStar - The Protogames Initiative Trailer

Watch this video on YouTube

Check out the full patch notes for more information.

News

(15 votes, average: 2.53 / 5)

GamesCampus

GamesCampus is the publishing and distributing branch of game development company, OnNet USA. GamesCampus offers various games through their portal site and mainly uses a microtransaction-based business model and is known for their multi-genre games for players of all ages, all over the world.

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Official Site: gamescampus.com
Company Size: Small (< 50 Employees)
Region(s): North America
Year Founded: 2006
Phone Number: (408) 456-0119
Email: pr@gamescampus.com

Publishers

Sony Online Entertainment Becomes Daybreak Game Company

February 2, 2015 Shurelya Comments

Shocking news, as Sony Online Entertainment has been acquired by investment management firm, Columbus Nova. This information was announced by CEO of SOE, John Smedley on Reddit earlier today in the H1Z1 subreddit. With this change SOE is now an independent game development studio named Daybreak Game Company and will also be a multi-platform company. This means that their future games will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, mobile, and other gaming platforms. The company is most known for their plethora of dynamite hits such as EverQuest, PlanetSide 2, and recently H1Z1. Players might fear what this will mean for their favorite SOE games, and the upcoming EverQuest Next. There is no need for alarm. Smedley has reassured that all games currently under SOE will transition over and will continue to run through Daybreak. This big change will actually give them more resources to put back into their games and furthermore, their community. Gamers should look forward with great anticipation as such a beloved company will now be able to focus solely on quality releases for a larger audience.

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EverQuest 2 - One of SOE's Signature Games

Although the sale of Sony's iconic online games division came as a bit of a shock to the industry, not much is expected to change within the organization. In fact, being a standalone independent developer may give the newly formed Daybreak Game Company a better shot at competing in the industry.

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Dear Players, Partners and Friends,

Today, we are pleased to announce that we have been acquired by Columbus Nova, an investment management firm well known for its success with its existing portfolio of technology, media and entertainment focused companies. This means that effective immediately SOE will operate as an independent game development studio where we will continue to focus on creating exceptional online games for players around the world, and now as a multi-platform gaming company. Yes, that means PlayStation and Xbox, mobile and more!

As part of this transition, SOE will now become Daybreak Game Company. This name embodies who we are as an organization, and is a nod to the passion and dedication of our employees and players. It is also representative of our vision to approach each new day as an opportunity to move gaming forward.

So what exactly does this mean for you? It will be business as usual and all SOE games will continue on their current path of development and operation. In fact, we expect to have even more resources available to us as a result of this acquisition. It also means new exciting developments for our existing IP and games as we can now fully embrace the multi-platform world we are living in.

Our games and players are the heart and soul of our organization, and we are committed to maintaining our portfolio of online games and pushing the limits of where we can take online gaming together.

Thank you for your continued support. See you in game!

The Team at Daybreak

Check out the official announcement on Reddit.

News

(69 votes, average: 2.96 / 5)

Star Citizen

Star Citizen is a unique sci-fi MMO that combines action-oriented space combat, trading, and first person shooter elements. The game is buy-to-play and has no monthly subscription.

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Publisher: Cloud Imperium Games
Playerbase: TBD
Type: MMO
Release Date: 2072 (estimate)
Pros: +Unique blend of FPS and space simulator. +Player-driven content. +Community-driven development.
Cons: -No firm release date.

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