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Sony Online Entertainment Q&A

Aug 18, 2006 3:39pm CST tags: MMO, RPG News, Sony
There's a Q&A with Chris Kramer of Sony Online Entertainment on MMORPG.com this afternoon, asking the Senior Director of Corporate Communiations about the past, present and future of the company.

HeroEngine Q&A

Aug 17, 2006 6:24am CST tags: MMO, BioWare, RPG News
FiringSquad has posted a HeroEngine Q&A, asking Neil Harris of Simutronics about the technology. It was recently announced (story) that this MMORPG engine would be used for BioWare Austin's first game.

New D&D Online Module Released

Aug 16, 2006 2:05pm CST tags: RPG News
Turbine today released Litany of the Dead Part One, the third free module for Dungeons & Dragons Online. According to Turbine, the module features "five compelling new dungeons that provide a variety of additional content for advanced players in the game, including surprises around every corner that will challenge the most jaded adventurer".

Guild Wars Nightfall Trailer

Aug 15, 2006 1:05pm CST tags: Trailer, RPG News, Guild Wars
The first trailer for Guild Wars Nightfall is now available, showing two minutes of in-game footage from the next Guild Wars campaign.

ArchLord Movies

Aug 15, 2006 9:36am CST tags: RPG News
Three new ArchLord movies are now available, showing mounts for Humans, Moon Elves and Orcs. Thanks 3D Gamers.

Age of Pirates Preview

Aug 14, 2006 6:17pm CST tags: RPG News
New at GameSpot this evening is a new look at Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales. The preview offers brief impressions of this swashbuckling RPG.

ArchLord Dev Diary

Aug 14, 2006 12:26pm CST tags: RPG News
Over at GameSpot you can find the first ArchLord development diary. This opening installment deals with the ArchLord lore.

EVE Online: Kali Q&a

Aug 11, 2006 12:01pm CST tags: RPG News
There's an article format EVE Online: Kali Q&A on EuroGamer this afternoon, asking CCP producer Nathan Richardsson about this new expansion pack. Topics include player contracts, improved combat organization, more rewarding exploration, the new ships and future EVE plans.

David Perry Q&A

Aug 10, 2006 10:18am CST tags: RPG News, David Perry
Next Generation has a very brief Q&A with Shiny Entertainment founder David Perry, asking him about his new deal with Acclaim.

2Moons Q&A

Aug 09, 2006 12:38pm CST tags: MMO, RPG News
Over at FiringSquad you can find a Q&A with David Perry and Howard Marks, asking the Shiny Entertainment founder and Acclaim CEO about the new MMORPG project 2Moons. Perry is asked about the idea behind the game, classes, unique features, working with the new Acclaim, the game's visual style, the advertising supported play model, while Marks is asked about working with David Perry and the game's violent nature.

2Moons Announcement

Aug 09, 2006 10:18am CST tags: MMO, RPG News
Acclaim sent out the official press release announcing 2Moons, the free MMORPG we mentioned yesterday. Game designer David Perry is helping enhance this Korean game for the US market. The press release mentions that people interested in signing up for closed beta testing can do so at 2moons.acclaim.com.

BioWare Austin Licenses HeroEngine

Aug 08, 2006 4:28pm CST tags: MMO, BioWare, RPG News
Simutronics sends along this press release, announcing that BioWare Austin has opted to use the company's HeroEngine for its first MMORPG. The engine is also being used by Simutronic's own Hero's Journey.

2Moons Announced

Aug 08, 2006 1:26pm CST tags: MMO, RPG News
MMORPG.com carries a story announcing the development of 2Moons, a free MMORPG to be published by Acclaim. The game is based on a Korean MMORPG, and designer David Perry will help adapt the game for the North American market. According to Shiny founder Perry, the game will "probably be the most violent MMO on the market". Some images can be found here.
"Can we make a game that would... introduce new people to MMOs so that they can have fun," Perry told MMORPG.com in our exclusive audio interview, "but that would also entertain and provide something new to people who are really hardcore." 2Moons is not for kids and Perry was very upfront to state that the game will carry an M rating. "Violence in games is just an issue if you're not being honest about the violence in your games," added Perry. "I'm doing my best to make this a violent game."

An audio interview with Perry can be found here.

Mythic Q&A

Aug 04, 2006 4:57am CST tags: RPG News
Gamasutra has the latest interview with Mythic's Mark Jacobs. The company co-founder is asked about the Warhammer game, the likelihood of someone repeating the success of World of Warcraft, building a bigger player pool, the company culture changing after becoming part of EA, the free to pay - pay for items model, and plenty more.

Ryzom Ring Preview

Aug 03, 2006 5:30am CST tags: MMO, RPG News
New at GameSpot is this Ryzom Ring preview, checking out the toolkit for Nevrax's MMORPG that allows you to create your own quests.

EverQuest: The Serpent's Spine Q&A

Aug 03, 2006 5:27am CST tags: RPG News
The second part of RPG Vault's EverQuest: The Serpent's Spine Q&A is now online, asking designer David Ford more about the latest expansion pack for the first EverQuest.

ArchLord Q&A

Aug 02, 2006 6:16am CST tags: MMO, RPG News
There's an ArchLord Q&A on MMORPG.com, asking lead designer Dae Hwan Kim about the game. Kim is asked about the game world, differences between the three races, classes, game soundtrack, solo play elements, weapons and more.

Guild Wars Nightfall Prerelease Bonus Pack Announced

Aug 01, 2006 11:17am CST tags: NCSoft, RPG News, Guild Wars, ArenaNet
ArenaNet and NCSoft sent along this press release, announcing that a Prerelease Bonus Pack for Guild Wars Nightfall will hit stores September 6. The prerelease pack will include a 10 hour/14 day trial key for Guild Wars Prophecies and Guild Wars Factions, a bonus key for an additional character slot for a Guild Wars Nightfall account along and two exclusive items for the new professions, and a mini strategy guide along with game media.

EverQuest Expansion Q&A

Jul 29, 2006 6:36am CST tags: MMO, RPG News, Sony
There's a EverQuest: The Serpent's Spine Q&A on RPG Vault, asking game designer David Ford about the latest digital expansion pack for Sony Online Entertainment's seminal MMORPG.

Dungeon Siege 2: Broken World Preview

Jul 29, 2006 6:34am CST tags: RPG News
IGN has a new Dungeon Siege 2: Broken World preview, going hands-on with a near final build of the expansion pack. Broken World will be in stores next week.