DC Universe Online 'Fate of the Fortress' content available
The fifth game update for DC Universe Online has been released. 'The Fate of the Fortress' takes places back to the Fortress of Solitude to team up with Superman or Lex Luthor to battle Brainiac's hunt for Kryptonian technology.
READ MORE >Payday: The Heist delayed
Due to an unforeseen incident involving Friendly Alf, some hot hi-fis and an undercover copper, Payday: The Heist has been delayed until later this month.
READ MORE >DC Universe Online going free-to-play
DC Universe Online is the latest MMO to join the free to play craze. Beginning in "late October," Sony Online Entertainment's online action game will be free to download on both PC and PS3.
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see all 9 commentsPlanetSide 2 will be free to play
PlanetSide 2 will be free to play, SOE's John Smedley confirmed.
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see all 56 commentsStar Wars Galaxies' end game detailed
Sony Online Entertainment has detailed how the final moments of Star Wars Galaxies will be determined.
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see all 5 commentsDC Universe Online server merges start today
The 26 servers of DC Universe are being merged into only 4, with the US and Europe each getting one PC and one PS3 server. This'll bring much larger populations and let you play with chums from other servers.
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see all 15 commentsDC Universe Online safe from comic book reboot
DC Comics' upcoming reboot of its comic book superhero universe won't have major effects on SOE's MMORPG DC Universe Online, though there may be new items reflecting comics costume redesigns.
READ MORE >Planetside 2 was originally just a F2P update
Long before Planetside 2 was officially announced, Sony Online Entertainment had been teasing "Planetside Next." Apparently, it was originally planned to be a free-to-play update to the original Planetside, with new graphics.
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see all 2 commentsStar Wars Galaxies' closure explained
Sony Online Entertainment CEO John Smedley explained why Star Wars Galaxies has to end this year--and the answer will surprise few.
READ MORE >"10 years is a pretty good run, never even tried messing with f2p. I think I spent a month ..."
see all 21 commentsPlanetside 2 officially revealed
Sony Online Entertainment has officially revealed the next game in the Planetside series, which is now officially named Planetside 2, with a trailer and a handful of screenshots.
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see all 28 commentsSOE 'Station Access' relaunched cheaper as 'All Access'
SOE's 'Station Access' subscription granting membership to multiple MMOs is relaunching as 'All Access,' with $10 knocked off the monthly price.
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see all 10 commentsSony's Howard Stringer asked to step down following PSN hack
A shareholder asked Sony CEO Howard Stringer to step down during a recent meeting, in order to give the company a fresh start after the PSN hacks. Stringer did not directly address the comment.
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see all 20 commentsStar Wars Galaxies shutting down
It seems that this universe is only big enough for one Star Wars-themed MMO. Sony Online Entertainment and LucasArts is shutting down Star Wars Galaxies with a "galaxy-ending event."
READ MORE >"Suits did not ruin this game. The game had a fatally flawed design from the very start. You ..."
see all 32 commentsPayday: The Heist coming to PC, PS3
Sony Online Entertainment and Overkill Software announced Payday: The Heist today, due for PC and PS3 later this year. It's a class-based, cooperative FPS in which you pull off (obviously enough) heists.
READ MORE >"I've been waiting for a heist game for too long. Its a cool idea that isn't used enough. ..."
see all 5 commentsSony estimates hack cost at $171M
Sony has revised its fiscal year forecasts today, including a $171 million hit to operating income from the PSN/SOE hacks, and $1.8 billion due to the Japanese earthquake.
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