Planetside 2 introducing player-generated missions in August
Planetside 2 is planning an update for August that will allow command players to set "hotspots" for missions, with XP bonuses for participating.
READ MORE >Planetside 1 switching to free-to-play
The original Planetside is going free-to-play, according to SOE president John Smedley.
READ MORE >"I actually thought they were going to shut this down. Cool that people still play."
see all 11 commentsPlanetside 2 launch trailer focuses on huge battles
Sony Online Entertainment's free-to-play FPS PlanetSide 2 launches today on PC, and a new trailer shows just how massive the MMO is. Players are able to jump into futuristic vehicles and gear, and start killing the enemy without dropping a dime.
READ MORE >PlanetSide 2 details membership plans
The PlanetSide 2 team outlines some of its ideas for membership benefits, and how it's attempting to keep from falling into the "pay-to-win" trap.
READ MORE >"Okay so still nothing on the actual price and payment model? I guess they're saving that for ..."
see all 3 commentsPlanetSide 2 beta access included with $40 Alpha Squad Package
You really want to get into the PlanetSide 2 beta--but somehow, access hasn't managed to land in your lap. What's a gamer to do? Shell out money, of course.
READ MORE >"As soon as they start charging for it they can't use the "it's a beta" excuse for issues. People ..."
see all 16 commentsPlanetside 2 beta waves detailed, subscribers given priority access
The Planetside 2 beta has started, and SOE has detailed the order for upcoming beta invites over the next few weeks.
READ MORE >"Kinda bummed that they put some of the people who bought the original just recently just to get ..."
see all 8 commentsPlanetSide 2 beta coming early next week
Sony Online's president John Smedley has confirmed the PlanetSide 2 beta should be coming Monday or Tuesday of next week. A new trailer for the game has also been released, showing that "Death is no excuse."
READ MORE >"have to agree, one of the best trailers I have seen in a long time."
see all 9 commentsPlanetSide 2 E3 presentation covers all the bases
Sony Online Entertainment's upcoming MMOFPS is quite an ambitious undertaking. If you haven't been following the free-to-play shooter very closely, this seven minute video from E3 should cover the bases.
READ MORE >"id imagine they use the word ambitious cause they are claiming 2k people per continent ( 2000 ..."
see all 14 commentsPlanetSide 2 embracing app developers
While most multiplayer communities offer web-based stat tracking, SOE promises to take it "a step further" with PlanetSide 2 by embracing Android and iOS developers with freely accessible real-time stats.
READ MORE >"A single base on the map (which is just a little dot on the map) will be larger than an average ..."
see all 18 commentsPlanetSide 2's free-to-play economy explained
Sony Online Entertainment's ambitious massively multiplayer FPS PlanetSide 2 will be free-to-play. However, creative director Matt Higby reassured us that the game won't be "pay-to-win."
READ MORE >"TF2 unlocks (weapons at least) can also be found randomly, crafted from TONS of other ..."
see all 26 commentsPlanetside 2 trailer showcases evolution of the series, air combat, and more
A new clip featuring gameplay from PlanetSide 2 has been release and although the quality of the footage isn't great, the game continues to look impressive.
READ MORE >"No BFR's were confirmed and I want to say there is no underground stuff."
see all 9 commentsPlanetside 2 trailer details the game's three factions
A new trailer for Planetside 2 details the game's three factions.
READ MORE >PlanetSide 2 beta applications now open
Sony Online Entertainment has updated the PlanetSide 2 site, complete with a beta application.
READ MORE >"looks soooooo gooood. glad they finally announced beta, hope they don't leave it to long before ..."
see all 26 commentsPlanetSide 2 features 8x8 kilometer continents
Sony Online Entertainment reveals that the upcoming massively-multiplayer shooter PlanetSide 2 will include continental-sized, 8x8 kilometer battle maps.
READ MORE >"One sided fights aren't fun though. What usually happens with games like this, is one faction ..."
see all 20 commentsPlanetSide 2 will be free to play
PlanetSide 2 will be free to play, SOE's John Smedley confirmed.
READ MORE >"Only F2P game I enjoyed so far. Any game with a battlefield heroes model will make me stay as ..."
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"oh for sure. just like in world of tanks with the tournament fixing scandal, PS2 has no shortage ..."
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