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Pirates of the Burning Sea Diary

by Maarten Goldstein Oct 03, 2006 2:57pm CST tags: MMO, RPG News
MMORPG.com has been updated with a new Pirates of the Burning Sea developer journal. Producer John Scott Tynes talks about five Battle scenarios you'll encounter in this MMORPG.
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Mage Knight: Apocalypse Patch

by Maarten Goldstein Oct 02, 2006 1:43pm CST tags: RPG News
The first Mage Knight: Apocalypse patch has been released, updating the recently released action RPG to version 1.01. The patch fixes a number of bugs and improves multiplayer.
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Marvel Universe Online Q&A

by Maarten Goldstein Oct 01, 2006 1:28pm CST tags: MMO, RPG News, Cryptic Studios
Kotaku has a Marvel Universe Online Q&A up, talking to Frank Pape of Microsoft Games Studios, Jack Emmert of Cryptic Studios and Ames Kirshen of Marvel about this newly announced Xbox 360 / PC MMORPG.
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ArchLord Q&A

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 30, 2006 8:48am CST tags: MMO, RPG News
The guys at MMORPG.com have posted a new ArchLord Q&A, asking the development team about the game's beta testing which is just about wrapping up. Topics include player feedback, going from beta to release, control changes, post launch support, and end of beta plans.
"It's an OK game. Nothing great or innovative. You are 100% correct on the WASD movement. If yo..."2 Comments

Guild Wars Nightfall Previews

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 29, 2006 7:31am CST tags: RPG News, Guild Wars
Also at GameSpot is this Guild Wars Nightfall preview, once again checking out the third chapter which is launching soon. GameDaily also has impressions.
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Marvel Universe Online Q&A

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 28, 2006 10:09am CST tags: MMO, RPG News, Cryptic Studios
Decrypting the Marvel 360 MMOG deal is a GameSpot Q&A, asking principals from Microsoft Game Studios, Cryptic Studios and Marvel Entertainment about the MMORPG Marvel Universe Online. Topics include characters we'll see, the setting, storyline, post release content plans, cross platform play and more though a lot of answers are less than informative.
"I actually have played CoH. Not a lot, but maybe 3 months worth. I loved the character creation o..."16 Comments

Age of Conan Preview

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 28, 2006 10:04am CST tags: RPG News
New at GameSpot is this Age of Conan preview, offering impressions of the build at Microsoft's X06 event.
"I'm actually looking forward to this game. I love the idea of a dark, mature MMO that features t..."5 Comments

Mage Knight: Apocalypse Q&A

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 26, 2006 9:26am CST tags: RPG News
Another Mage Knight: Apocalypse Q&A has been posted at GameZone, asking senior producer Chris Wren about the game's multiplayer features. The game appears in stores this week.
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EverQuest 2 Expansion Q&A

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 25, 2006 9:48am CST tags: RPG News
A new EverQuest 2: Echoes of Faydwer Q&A can be found at TenTonHammer.com today. Lead content designer Jason Roberts is asked about the Faydwer continent, the Tinkering and Transmuting skills, the new city of Kelethin, and heritage and signature quests among other things.
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New D&D Online Module Released

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 22, 2006 9:44am CST tags: RPG News
Turbine sent out a press release announcing that the fourth Dungeons & Dragons Online content module, Stormreach Under Siege, is now available. The free module offers the following: "The Stormreach Under Siege module features five compelling new dungeons that unveil new threats to the city from dark forces including the Cult of Madness, the Dwarves of Ironroot and a tribe of troglodytes".
"Patch notes: "The spell selection window should no longer crash the client." nice."9 Comments

Cryptic Studios Q&A

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 21, 2006 12:37pm CST tags: RPG News, Cryptic Studios
FiringSquad has been updated with a new Q&A with Jack Emmert, creative director over at Cryptic Studios. Questions focus on City of Heroes/Villains and upcoming projects.
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Guild Wars Nightfall Preview Event Keys

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 20, 2006 11:04am CST tags: RPG News, Guild Wars
The Guild Wars website has been updated with keys needed to play in this weekend's Guild Wars Nightfall preview event. There are also new screenshots from the game here. Thanks Guild Wars Slovenija.
"I got the original Guild Wars for the PvE fun, and it was good for about 30 hours. I played some..."15 Comments

Austin Game Conference Coverage

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 18, 2006 4:07pm CST tags: MMO, RPG News
More Austin Game Conference coverage on MMORPG.com where they have posted interviews with/about Vivox, Webzen and Star Trek Online.
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Austin Game Conference Coverage

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 16, 2006 10:36pm CST tags: MMO, RPG News
MMORPG.com has posted more Austin Game Conference articles, including a Stargate Worlds interview, a Gods & Heroes interview, a Pirates of the Burning Sea interview and an article on SOE Austin's development methods.
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EverQuest 2 Expansion Beta

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 16, 2006 10:21pm CST tags: RPG News, Beta
Over at this page on the EverQuest 2 website, you can sign up to beta test the expansion pack Echoes of Faydwer if you're a current player of the game. Thanks Voodoo Extreme.
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EverQuest 2 Expansion Preview

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 14, 2006 6:15pm CST tags: RPG News
GameSpot has an EverQuest 2: Echoes of Faydwer preview posted, checking out the new content and features found in this expansion pack.
"heh ya, eq2 bashing on here for sure. Its a great game imo tho. I am on butcherblock as well."4 Comments

Guild Wars Update

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 14, 2006 6:44am CST tags: RPG News, Guild Wars
As noted on the game's official website, a new streaming update for Guild Wars is now available. It offers a number of skill updates, Guild Battle updates and various other changes. Thanks Guild Wars Slovenija.
"I like the new charecter load setting. The cave and waterfalls are cool."3 Comments

Austin Game Conference Coverage

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 13, 2006 3:58pm CST tags: MMO, RPG News, Sony
MMORPG.com's coverage of the Austin Game Conference is now up. They have a Sony Online Entertainment interview, a Vanguard: Saga of Heroes interview, a Gamebryo interview, an URU Live interview, a Galaxylife interview and Fury impressions.
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Stargate Worlds Q&A

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 13, 2006 7:04am CST tags: MMO, RPG News
New at FiringSquad this morning is a Stargate Worlds Q&A with senior game designer Chris Bernert. Topics include use of Unreal Engine 3, the cancellation of the Stargate SG-1 TV series, the failure of several other MMORPGs based on licensed properties, and playable characters, missions and combat.
"SG-1 was cancelled? When? I've wanted to get into the series and I just haven't bought season 1 y..."14 Comments

EverQuest 2 Expansion Preview

by Maarten Goldstein Sep 13, 2006 6:46am CST tags: MMO, RPG News
There's a EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer preview on GameSpy, checking out the third expansion pack for SOE's MMORPG sequel.
"i'm still on my free month. I'm level 39. This has to be the most "generic" feeling MMORPGs ever...."8 Comments
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