Experience the White Hand’s Treachery in LOTRO’s Update 11 | Ten Ton Hammer:
Explore five new areas in LOTRO and battle the White Hand’s betrayal in Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
LOTRO Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand Coming May 13
LOTRO Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand Coming May 13:
The next content update for The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand is launching May 13.Update 11 features five new areas
The next content update for The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand is launching May 13.Update 11 features five new areas
Top Warcraft Guild Disbands, Blaming the Raiding Community
Top Warcraft Guild Disbands, Blaming the Raiding Community:
These past few weeks haven't seen a lot of good news thrown World of Warcraft's way. The MMO shed more than a million users over the past year, a development
These past few weeks haven't seen a lot of good news thrown World of Warcraft's way. The MMO shed more than a million users over the past year, a development
World of Warcraft will release content 'more frequently' to stem player decline
World of Warcraft will release content 'more frequently' to stem player decline:
"It's important to note that the nature of online games has changed," says Activision CEO as subscriptions fall 1.3 million in three months. World of Warcraft will receive
"It's important to note that the nature of online games has changed," says Activision CEO as subscriptions fall 1.3 million in three months. World of Warcraft will receive
Activision's Kotick brushes aside the mobile market
Activision's Kotick brushes aside the mobile market:
Activision's super confident in its console-centric approach, so why are the execs warning of dangers ahead? We analyze the company's position
Activision's super confident in its console-centric approach, so why are the execs warning of dangers ahead? We analyze the company's position
Activision sees sales, profit up in Q1, raises outlook
Activision sees sales, profit up in Q1, raises outlook:
[UPDATE] Investors don't seem too happy with Activision's warnings for the back half as the stock fell 6% in after-hours trading
[UPDATE] Investors don't seem too happy with Activision's warnings for the back half as the stock fell 6% in after-hours trading
EVE Online: Delving Into the Second Decade
EVE Online: Delving Into the Second Decade:
During the recent CCP FanFest, much time was spent on the fact that EVE Online is now a decade old and already looking ahead to the second ten years. We
During the recent CCP FanFest, much time was spent on the fact that EVE Online is now a decade old and already looking ahead to the second ten years. We
EVE Online smashes PCU record during anniversary celebrations
EVE Online smashes PCU record during anniversary celebrations:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, EVE Online, Culture, Events (In-Game), Lore, MMO Industry, PvP, Hands-On, Sandbox, Anniversaries, Player-Generated
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, EVE Online, Culture, Events (In-Game), Lore, MMO Industry, PvP, Hands-On, Sandbox, Anniversaries, Player-Generated
First Impressions: Forge
First Impressions: Forge:
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, PvP, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Buy-to-Play When I first picked up Forge on Steam back in the day (when it first hit the
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, PvP, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Buy-to-Play When I first picked up Forge on Steam back in the day (when it first hit the
The Soapbox: MMOs are to kids what MUDs are to us
The Soapbox: MMOs are to kids what MUDs are to us:
I love MUDs. When I go through a several-hour long MUD session, I feel as if I took part in a greater story, and most of the fun was not based on stats or gear. MUDs let
I love MUDs. When I go through a several-hour long MUD session, I feel as if I took part in a greater story, and most of the fun was not based on stats or gear. MUDs let
Square Enix blasts 'oligopolistic' market for $134m loss
Square Enix blasts 'oligopolistic' market for $134m loss:
Despite posting a loss this year, Square Enix expects to return to profitability next year. Square Enix has confirmed its expected extraordinary loss for the fiscal
Despite posting a loss this year, Square Enix expects to return to profitability next year. Square Enix has confirmed its expected extraordinary loss for the fiscal
NIS America employees form new indie publisher
NIS America employees form new indie publisher:
Acttil focused on taking creative games and ebooks worldwide
Acttil focused on taking creative games and ebooks worldwide
Vostok gearing up for Survarium alpha invites
Vostok gearing up for Survarium alpha invites:
Vostok's Survarium, a spiritual sequel to the STALKER series, is getting ready to send out alpha invites. A dev diary posted yesterday on the game's official forums
Vostok's Survarium, a spiritual sequel to the STALKER series, is getting ready to send out alpha invites. A dev diary posted yesterday on the game's official forums
MMObility: Vendetta Online on the iPad is a familiar experience
MMObility: Vendetta Online on the iPad is a familiar experience:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, PvP, Opinion, Mobile, MMObility, Sandbox Vendetta Online has a long history. You can play the game across many platforms and access the same
Filed under: Sci-Fi, PvP, Opinion, Mobile, MMObility, Sandbox Vendetta Online has a long history. You can play the game across many platforms and access the same
Rise and Shiny: Heroes and Generals
Rise and Shiny: Heroes and Generals:
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Real-Life, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, MMOFPS, Humor, Rise and
Filed under: Betas, Historical, Real-Life, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, War, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, MMOFPS, Humor, Rise and
Runescape: Introducing RuneScape 3.0
Runescape: Introducing RuneScape 3.0:
RuneScape is one of the most enduring MMOs in the entire online game space. Now entering its third incarnation, we have a terrific preview to share with our readers.
RuneScape is one of the most enduring MMOs in the entire online game space. Now entering its third incarnation, we have a terrific preview to share with our readers.
Anno Online: Open Beta Begins
Anno Online: Open Beta Begins:
Ubisoft has announced that the open beta for Anno Online has officially kicked off as of today. Interested players can swing by the site to sign up and get started playing Anno
Ubisoft has announced that the open beta for Anno Online has officially kicked off as of today. Interested players can swing by the site to sign up and get started playing Anno
STO: Legacy of Romulus Open Beta Weekend Starts Friday | Ten Ton Hammer
STO: Legacy of Romulus Open Beta Weekend Starts Friday | Ten Ton Hammer:
Cryptic calls on STO players to join Tribble server this weekend to put the Legacy of Romulus expansion through its paces.
Cryptic calls on STO players to join Tribble server this weekend to put the Legacy of Romulus expansion through its paces.
NBA 2K14 confirmed for October release date
NBA 2K14 confirmed for October release date:
Take-Two Interactive had a lot to celebrate over when it released its 2013 fiscal year sales earnings to its company’s...
Take-Two Interactive had a lot to celebrate over when it released its 2013 fiscal year sales earnings to its company’s...
Take-Two appoints COO as president
Take-Two appoints COO as president:
Grand Theft Auto parent publisher announces COO Karl Slatoff will take on newly created role. Effective May 1, Take-Two Interactive chief operating officer Karl
Grand Theft Auto parent publisher announces COO Karl Slatoff will take on newly created role. Effective May 1, Take-Two Interactive chief operating officer Karl
BioShock Infinite ships 3.7 million
BioShock Infinite ships 3.7 million:
Latest entry in FPS series posts best first-month sales in franchise history; Take-Two full-year revenue hits $1.222 billion; Max Payne 3 shipments reach 4 million.
Latest entry in FPS series posts best first-month sales in franchise history; Take-Two full-year revenue hits $1.222 billion; Max Payne 3 shipments reach 4 million.
DC Universe Online: Delving into Origin Crisis
DC Universe Online: Delving into Origin Crisis:
DC Universe Online players have a lot to look forward to with today's launch of Origin Crisis, the latest major update to the game. We scored a developer tour of some of the
DC Universe Online players have a lot to look forward to with today's launch of Origin Crisis, the latest major update to the game. We scored a developer tour of some of the
Tax deferral sees Sega net income rise, sales drop for FY 2013
Tax deferral sees Sega net income rise, sales drop for FY 2013:
Future focus on mobile, PC download titles, says investor note
Future focus on mobile, PC download titles, says investor note
DUST 514 Launch Heralds a New War in the EVE Universe | Ten Ton Hammer
DUST 514 Launch Heralds a New War in the EVE Universe | Ten Ton Hammer:
The new mercs of the EVE universe join the fight for control of New Eden today with the official launch of DUST 514.
The new mercs of the EVE universe join the fight for control of New Eden today with the official launch of DUST 514.
DUST 514's Uprising update is now live
DUST 514's Uprising update is now live:
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Consoles, MMOFPS, DUST 514, Sandbox The official launch of DUST 514 is planned to go live later this month on
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Consoles, MMOFPS, DUST 514, Sandbox The official launch of DUST 514 is planned to go live later this month on
Capcom reports $644.3M in digital revenue, up 6.4% quarter-over-quarter
Capcom reports $644.3M in digital revenue, up 6.4% quarter-over-quarter:
Capcom today reported net sales of 94.1 billion yen ($952.8 million) and 3 billion yen ($30.4 million) in net income for the 2013 fiscal year, which ended March 31, 2013.
Capcom today reported net sales of 94.1 billion yen ($952.8 million) and 3 billion yen ($30.4 million) in net income for the 2013 fiscal year, which ended March 31, 2013.
Capcom praises DmC and Dragon's Dogma in FY13 earnings
Capcom praises DmC and Dragon's Dogma in FY13 earnings:
Capcom announces a ”2.97 billion profit for FY13, and will more strongly invest in "directing our development resources to the development of online games" in the future.
Capcom announces a ”2.97 billion profit for FY13, and will more strongly invest in "directing our development resources to the development of online games" in the future.
Disney game division loses $54 million
Disney game division loses $54 million:
House of Mouse's Interactive sector the only division to lose money in latest quarter. Disney's game division was the company's only unprofitable business during the media
House of Mouse's Interactive sector the only division to lose money in latest quarter. Disney's game division was the company's only unprofitable business during the media
Konami sales down 15%, profits nearly halved
Konami sales down 15%, profits nearly halved:
Publisher's fiscal 2013 a setback as mobile growth stalls, Metal Gear Rising posts "solid" performance
Publisher's fiscal 2013 a setback as mobile growth stalls, Metal Gear Rising posts "solid" performance
Ouya raises $15 million in new funding, delays launch
Ouya raises $15 million in new funding, delays launch:
New investor puts Bing Gordon on board of directors as release shifts back a few weeks to June 25
New investor puts Bing Gordon on board of directors as release shifts back a few weeks to June 25
Bluestacks announces Android-powered Gamepop console
Bluestacks announces Android-powered Gamepop console:
An Ouya rival appears, with a Netflix-like games service
An Ouya rival appears, with a Netflix-like games service
Rumor: Bluehole is recruiting for TERA sequel
Rumor: Bluehole is recruiting for TERA sequel:
According to respected Korean news source ThisIsGame, Bluehole Studio is looking to add more people to its team for either a sequel to TERA or a whole new
According to respected Korean news source ThisIsGame, Bluehole Studio is looking to add more people to its team for either a sequel to TERA or a whole new
TERA Update Adds New Kelsaik Raid | Ten Ton Hammer
TERA Update Adds New Kelsaik Raid | Ten Ton Hammer:
Patch day brings a new raid, more achievements, and easier access to Champions’ Skyring for TERA players.
Patch day brings a new raid, more achievements, and easier access to Champions’ Skyring for TERA players.
Real-Money Profit from Diablo's Fake-Money Exploit Going to Charity
Real-Money Profit from Diablo's Fake-Money Exploit Going to Charity:
The illicit, real-money profits made from a gold-duplicating bug in Diablo III have been confiscated and will be given to charity, the game's publisher said yesterday. Blizzard
The illicit, real-money profits made from a gold-duplicating bug in Diablo III have been confiscated and will be given to charity, the game's publisher said yesterday. Blizzard
Blizzard disables Diablo III auction house after gold glitch pays out trillions
Blizzard disables Diablo III auction house after gold glitch pays out trillions:
Diablo III's in-game economy goes haywire, though Blizzard says it doesn't need to rollback the servers to a pre-exploit state. Read and Post Comments | Get the full
Diablo III's in-game economy goes haywire, though Blizzard says it doesn't need to rollback the servers to a pre-exploit state. Read and Post Comments | Get the full
Guild Wars 2's Secret of Southsun patch releases today
Guild Wars 2's Secret of Southsun patch releases today:
Guild Wars 2's The Secret of Southsun patch has released today, bringing with it new quests, a crab toss mini-game, traps in WvW and more. This patch is part of the on-
Guild Wars 2's The Secret of Southsun patch has released today, bringing with it new quests, a crab toss mini-game, traps in WvW and more. This patch is part of the on-
NCsoft clarifies stance on Guild Wars 2 expansion
NCsoft clarifies stance on Guild Wars 2 expansion:
During the most recent NCsoft earnings call, there was a slightly surprising statement regarding a possible expansion for Guild Wars 2. An NCsoft rep sent
During the most recent NCsoft earnings call, there was a slightly surprising statement regarding a possible expansion for Guild Wars 2. An NCsoft rep sent
Guild Wars 2: Announcing the MMORPG.com GW2 Invitational Tournament
Guild Wars 2: Announcing the MMORPG.com GW2 Invitational Tournament:
MMORPG.com and ArenaNet present the inaugural MMORPG.com Guild Wars 2 Invitiational Tournament. Eight of the most elite 5-man teams in the GW2 community
MMORPG.com and ArenaNet present the inaugural MMORPG.com Guild Wars 2 Invitiational Tournament. Eight of the most elite 5-man teams in the GW2 community
Nvidia's Android handheld costs as much as a Wii U
Nvidia's Android handheld costs as much as a Wii U:
The Nvidia Shield, an upcoming handheld game device that can both play Android games and stream games from your PC, will launch in June for $349. ...
The Nvidia Shield, an upcoming handheld game device that can both play Android games and stream games from your PC, will launch in June for $349. ...
ArcheAge KR Ban 120,000 Accounts Against Bot
ArcheAge KR Ban 120,000 Accounts Against Bot:
Korean game company XL Games has announced that they will take tough measure to deal with the hacks and accounts for its latest MMORPG ArcheAge,
Korean game company XL Games has announced that they will take tough measure to deal with the hacks and accounts for its latest MMORPG ArcheAge,
ArcheAge(CN) First Test Schedule and Release Content
ArcheAge(CN) First Test Schedule and Release Content:
The first test of ArcheAge in China will open on May 22nd. Have you got a chance to take part in the test? Although it's the first test, the released content is quite complete
The first test of ArcheAge in China will open on May 22nd. Have you got a chance to take part in the test? Although it's the first test, the released content is quite complete
Rovio announces Rovio Stars Publishing Initiative
Rovio announces Rovio Stars Publishing Initiative:
Finnish mobile game developer and creator of Angry Birds Rovio Entertainment announced the launch of its third-party mobile game publishing initiative, Rovio
Finnish mobile game developer and creator of Angry Birds Rovio Entertainment announced the launch of its third-party mobile game publishing initiative, Rovio
Rovio introduces cloud saves with Rovio Accounts
Rovio introduces cloud saves with Rovio Accounts:
The fact that you can play Angry Birds on basically every device under the sun is pretty cool. What's less cool, however, is that your progress isn't saved between devices. With
The fact that you can play Angry Birds on basically every device under the sun is pretty cool. What's less cool, however, is that your progress isn't saved between devices. With
NCsoft sales down from last quarter, up from last year
NCsoft sales down from last quarter, up from last year:
Filed under: Aion, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage 2, MMO Industry, Guild Wars 2, Blade & Soul, Miscellaneous A recent earnings report suggests that NCsoft's
Filed under: Aion, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage 2, MMO Industry, Guild Wars 2, Blade & Soul, Miscellaneous A recent earnings report suggests that NCsoft's
Neverwinter: Rob Overmeyer on The Foundry
Neverwinter: Rob Overmeyer on The Foundry:
Cryptic Studios has teamed up with MMORPG.com to bring our readers an exclusive developer blog written by Foundry Producer Rob Overmeyer. If you've been
Cryptic Studios has teamed up with MMORPG.com to bring our readers an exclusive developer blog written by Foundry Producer Rob Overmeyer. If you've been
Getting Work Done: Neverwinter's Professions and Gateway
Getting Work Done: Neverwinter's Professions and Gateway:
Now that Neverwinter has begun its long-awaited open beta, it's time to look the game's final main feature; highlighted during the fourth closed beta weekend, the
Now that Neverwinter has begun its long-awaited open beta, it's time to look the game's final main feature; highlighted during the fourth closed beta weekend, the
Marvel Heroes - Calling All True Believers
Marvel Heroes - Calling All True Believers:
With the US premiere of Iron Man 3 less than two weeks ago, what better way to spend a weekend than putting Gazillion's Marvel Heroes through the paces during its
With the US premiere of Iron Man 3 less than two weeks ago, what better way to spend a weekend than putting Gazillion's Marvel Heroes through the paces during its
No launch torch for Marvel Heroes, but plenty of Steam
No launch torch for Marvel Heroes, but plenty of Steam:
Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, Launches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes When Marvel Heroes announced that Squirrel Girl, Emma Frost, Nova, and Luke
Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, Launches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes When Marvel Heroes announced that Squirrel Girl, Emma Frost, Nova, and Luke
David Brevik Posts First Marvel Heroes State of the Game Update | Ten Ton Hammer
David Brevik Posts First Marvel Heroes State of the Game Update | Ten Ton Hammer:
Gazillion COO David Brevik discusses crunch time, launc, and the future of Marvel Heroes in his first State of the Game update.
Gazillion COO David Brevik discusses crunch time, launc, and the future of Marvel Heroes in his first State of the Game update.
Marvel Heroes: Delving Into Open Beta
Marvel Heroes: Delving Into Open Beta:
Gazillion Entertainment invited players into an open beta event for Marvel Heroes this past weekend. We took the opportunity to take our super heroes out for a run and
Gazillion Entertainment invited players into an open beta event for Marvel Heroes this past weekend. We took the opportunity to take our super heroes out for a run and
Blog: 'Free' is getting very expensive
Blog: 'Free' is getting very expensive:
When a player springs for a "founder's fee" in a new MMO, what do they really get? Ramin Shokrizade examines Marvel Heroes and MechWarrior Tactics. ...
When a player springs for a "founder's fee" in a new MMO, what do they really get? Ramin Shokrizade examines Marvel Heroes and MechWarrior Tactics. ...
GREE’s Q3 2013 sales declined quarter-over-quarter to $370.9M, profits down 24 percent to $105.7M
GREE’s Q3 2013 sales declined quarter-over-quarter to $370.9M, profits down 24 percent to $105.7M:
Mobile-social gaming giant GREE today reported 37.9 billion yen ($370.9 million) in revenue and 10.8 billion yen ($105.7 million) in operating profit for the third
Mobile-social gaming giant GREE today reported 37.9 billion yen ($370.9 million) in revenue and 10.8 billion yen ($105.7 million) in operating profit for the third
DeNA reports new earnings record with $2.04B in revenue and $775M in operating profit for fiscal year 2012
DeNA reports new earnings record with $2.04B in revenue and $775M in operating profit for fiscal year 2012:
Japanese mobile-social gaming juggernaut DeNA today reported 52.3 billion yen (approximately $528 million) in revenue for its fourth quarter of 2013, a 22 percent
Japanese mobile-social gaming juggernaut DeNA today reported 52.3 billion yen (approximately $528 million) in revenue for its fourth quarter of 2013, a 22 percent
Tower of Saviors Review
Tower of Saviors Review:
Tower of Saviors is an iOS and Android game from Mad Head Limited. It’s available now as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, and carries additional in-
Tower of Saviors is an iOS and Android game from Mad Head Limited. It’s available now as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, and carries additional in-
Running With Friends Review
Running With Friends Review:
Gamezebo Rating: Like the song says, sometimes it’s prudent to “Run Like Hell.” Running is particularly advised when you have a passel of mad bulls chasing you,
Gamezebo Rating: Like the song says, sometimes it’s prudent to “Run Like Hell.” Running is particularly advised when you have a passel of mad bulls chasing you,
Defiance: Rynn Leaves the Show To Enter the Game
Defiance: Rynn Leaves the Show To Enter the Game:
If you've been watching the Syfy show "Defiance", you are aware that Rynn has escaped. For now, she will not be seen on the show. However, players of Trion Worlds'
If you've been watching the Syfy show "Defiance", you are aware that Rynn has escaped. For now, she will not be seen on the show. However, players of Trion Worlds'
Defiance renewed for second season
Defiance renewed for second season:
SyFy orders 13 additional episodes to air in 2014; game adding five new DLC packs. SyFy has renewed postapocalyptic alien TV show Defiance for a second season.
SyFy orders 13 additional episodes to air in 2014; game adding five new DLC packs. SyFy has renewed postapocalyptic alien TV show Defiance for a second season.
Defiance: Can Fun Overcome Mediocrity?
Defiance: Can Fun Overcome Mediocrity?:
Now that we have finished our multi-week series of review in progress articles for Trion Worlds' Defiance, it's time to render the final verdict. See how Defiance fared in
Now that we have finished our multi-week series of review in progress articles for Trion Worlds' Defiance, it's time to render the final verdict. See how Defiance fared in
RIFT goes free-to-play, promises 'no tricks, no traps'
RIFT goes free-to-play, promises 'no tricks, no traps':
Trion Worlds has just announced that fantasy MMO RIFT will be headed free-to-play on June 12th. Though former studio reps were once adamant that the game
Trion Worlds has just announced that fantasy MMO RIFT will be headed free-to-play on June 12th. Though former studio reps were once adamant that the game
Rift: Going Free to Play June 12th
Rift: Going Free to Play June 12th:
Trion Worlds is ready to rock the MMO-niverse with today's announcement that Rift is officially going free to play with no restrictions, no pay gates, nothing that bars
Trion Worlds is ready to rock the MMO-niverse with today's announcement that Rift is officially going free to play with no restrictions, no pay gates, nothing that bars
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