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The ArenaNet development team working on Guild Wars 2 says that the only way for the MMO genre to develop is for developers to stop copying the successful ideas of previous titles and create new, viable structures for their own products.
Christopher Lye, who is the global brand director working at ArenaNet, told Gam... |
22 May 2012
17:31 GMT |
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Reloaded Productions and GamersFirst have announced that their free-to-play MMO Fallen Earth is getting access to a new update, called Global Territory Control, which will bring with it new game content, more player-created technology and updated areas.
The new area is called The Foothills and is designed for Player... |
21 May 2012
02:30 GMT |
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Developer Turbine, who is best known for creating The Lord of the Rings Online, has said that the only valid option for future MMO titles is to go free-to-play and entice as many players as possible to spend money on microtransaction items.
A representative from Turbine has told games.on.net that, “The great t... |
18 May 2012
20:31 GMT |
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With the STALKER series no longer under development, some of the team having worked on the post-apocalyptic shooter has turned to the multiplayer, free-to-play model to create their next game, Survarium, but the decision was not an easy one. Ruslan Didenko, who is the project manager at Vostok Games working on Surva... |
18 May 2012
16:31 GMT |
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The developers at Piranha Games have launched new footage for their upcoming robot battle simulator MechWarrior Online, which shows how players will experience the game from the in-cockpit view.The video is rather brief, but there’s a good look at the various game mechanics and fans can see the progress made si... |
15 May 2012
02:30 GMT |
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Despite the growing popularity of the free-to-play and microtransaction-based business model for MMOs, at least one analyst believes that the upcoming The Elder Scrolls Online, from ZeniMax Online and Bethesda, will use a subscription model when it is released during 2013 and will then make a move to a free experienc... |
11 May 2012
04:57 GMT |
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In order to mark the 20th anniversary of the original Wolfenstein 3D launch, the game that established the core features of the first-person shooter genre, video game developer and publisher Bethesda has decided to launch a free-to-play browser-based version of the game that can be accessed on the official Facebook p... |
9 May 2012
10:02 GMT |
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Tribes: Ascend, the free-to-play first-person multiplayer shooter from Hi-Rez Studios, has managed to get more than 800,000 registered players since being officially launched and the team behind it is ready to deliver more language support soon in order to attract new sections of the public.
Todd Harris, the chief o... |
3 May 2012
17:41 GMT |
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Video game developer Turbine has announced that the five-year anniversary celebrations for its MMO The Lord of the Rings Online have been extended until May 9 because of their popularity with the players.
This means that those who have not logged into the MMO in some time can come back in order to get their serving ... |
1 May 2012
02:31 GMT |
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Shares of video game publisher Electronic Arts have gone up after a rumor surfaced that it had become an acquisition target for Nexon, the South Korea based company that is heavily involved with development of free-to-play titles.
The market capitalization of EA is currently a little over 5 billion dollars (3.79 bil... |
27 April 2012
04:35 GMT |
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One of the leading developers working on the upcoming Ghost Recon Online shooter at Ubisoft has admitted that his company is experimenting with the new free-to-play video game and that the approach it takes to the new business model will evolve over time.
Jean-Marc Geoffrey, who is the creative director working on G... |
24 April 2012
03:05 GMT |
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Valve boss Gabe Newell has once again talked about the possible strategy the studio might implement with its upcoming Dota 2 strategy game, saying that he wants to accurately reward players who benefit the community, while imposing restrictions and higher prices on those who are disruptive.Valve is working on quite a... |
21 April 2012
07:11 GMT |
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Video game publisher Square Enix and online game company Bigpoint have announced that they are working on a new project, although neither of the two companies offered any sort of information on what players can expect from it.
Phil Rogers, who is the chief executive officer at Square Enix Europe, stated, “We&r... |
10 April 2012
14:11 GMT |
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Unity Technologies has officially announced that their Unity development toolkit has managed to get more than 1 million registered developers, accelerating its growth rate during the last few months. 250,000 developers have signed in since the end of 2011 and the company says that the pace of adoption is actually in... |
10 April 2012
09:10 GMT |
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Free-to-play games are going to increase in number and in quality in the next few years, according to Ngmoco Sweden boss Ben Cousins, who believes that a completely free equivalent of the recent The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim could appear in just two years.
Skyrim has impressed millions of gamers from all over the worl... |
30 March 2012
10:21 GMT |
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Video game developer City Interactive SA has announced that it is working on the first AAA first-person shooter that will be offered to players using a free-to-play model, called World of Mercenaries, which will be created using the Unreal Engine 3 tech and will be distributed using Steam.
City Interactive has previ... |
28 March 2012
09:59 GMT |
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Video game developer and publisher SEGA has announced that its upcoming Phantasy Star Online 2 will use the free-to-play business model when it is launched on the PC-powered by Windows, the new PlayStation Vita handheld from Sony and a variety of smartphones that use iOS and Android operating systems.SEGA says that g... |
27 March 2012
09:54 GMT |
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Video game developer Starbreeze has announced that it is currently working on a new game, called Cold Mercury, which is set to use the free-to-play business model and will probably launch at some point during this year.
The company is also downsizing after the launch of Syndicate, which was published by Electronic A... |
27 March 2012
08:26 GMT |
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The PC Gaming Alliance, a non-profit organization promoting the gaming medium, and market research firm DFC Intelligence have announced that their annual report shows that the PC-based video game industry has managed to create 18.6 billion dollars (14.12 billion Euro) in revenue during 2011. All the tracked markets ... |
8 March 2012
18:11 GMT |
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CCP and Sony have confirmed that their upcoming Dust 514 online shooter will be a free-to-play experience, meaning any PlayStation 3 owner can try it out without paying a single cent. Dust 514 is one of the most ambitious upcoming games for the PlayStation 3, delivering an online shooter experience that ties into CC... |
7 March 2012
14:21 GMT |
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I spent more time trying to download, install and run Microsoft Flight than with any other free-to-play video game and I suspect it is all the fault of Microsoft’s incredibly annoying Game for Windows Live client.
When I accessed the official site of the game, I was prompted to download the game and play it im... |
2 March 2012
10:25 GMT |
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The developers at Sony Online Entertainment have announced that their long-running MMO EverQuest will make the move to the free-to-play business model on March 16 on all servers. The date has been chosen to coincide with the 13-year anniversary of the game’s launch and the team stated, “EQ's birthda... |
27 February 2012
12:01 GMT |
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A report that cites sources inside Blizzard published by Develop suggests that video game developer Blizzard is currently actively working on a new MMO project that will use the free-to-play business model. The source claims that the studio is aiming to expand the business models it uses in order to make sure that i... |
24 February 2012
19:41 GMT |
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Sony has revealed that the multiplayer mode from its recent Killzone 3 first person shooter, will be offered in the near future as a free-to-play download from its PlayStation Store, allowing all PS3 users to get in on the online action from the game that appeared a year ago.
Killzone 3 impressed us with its sharp g... |
24 February 2012
04:50 GMT |
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Video game developer Ironclad Games has officially announced that it is working on a new video game called Sins of a Dark Age, a free-to-play fantasy-themed strategy game that uses a fantasy theme and mixes actual action with strategy.
Players in Sins of a Dark Age will be able to take on the role of either a Hero o... |
22 February 2012
17:41 GMT |
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The developers at Roadhouse Interactive and A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. have announced some more information on their upcoming MechWarrior Tactics, the robot-based combat title to be launched later during the year.
The official description reads: “It's the year 3025. Hostile enemy lances are closing in all around you.... |
22 February 2012
12:31 GMT |
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The developers at Adhesive Games have announced that they are planning to launch Hawken , their indie developed mech simulation, on December 12 of this year, using a free-to-play business model.
The developer has created a new entity, called Meteor Games, which is set to handle the publishing duties for the new game... |
8 February 2012
15:11 GMT |
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Microsoft has confirmed when it’s going to release its free-to-play flying simulator, called simply Microsoft Flight, which is now set to be available for download on February 29.
Lots of PC gamers were saddened by the closure of Microsoft Flight Simulator developer Ace Studios a few years ago. Since then, Mic... |
7 February 2012
17:21 GMT |
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Sony has announced that EverQuest is set to go free-to-play after 14 years of being a subscription-based MMO.
In a letter addressed to the gaming community, Thom Terrazas, who is the leading producer working on the MMO, stated, “I’m happy to announce that in early March 2012, EverQuest will be going free... |
31 January 2012
07:03 GMT |
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Video game developer and publisher Paradox Interactive has announced that Hearts of Iron The Card Game, its free-to-play and browser-based CCG linked to World War II, has received a significant update, with gamers now getting access to 60 new cards they can use in their decks and a number of new game mechanics.
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24 January 2012
09:37 GMT |
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Free-to-play video games are becoming more and more prominent but at least one senior executive at a traditional publisher believes that they lack any chance at delivering high quality content.Speaking during the Cloud Gaming Europe conference Oliver Comte, who is the senior vice president for Europe at Namco Bandai,... |
19 January 2012
07:09 GMT |
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The developer of the MMO Star Trek Online has announced that all those interested in the game can now enjoy the game using a free-to-play and microtransaction model.The elements that are under limited availability for the free-to-play accounts include Guild creation, character and officer slots and inventory.There ar... |
18 January 2012
08:13 GMT |
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Video game developer Funcom has announced that launch of House of Crom, a new free update for the MMO Age of Conan: Unchained, allowing both those who play the game for free and Premium subscribers to enjoy new locations and new adventures.The update allows players to explore the remains of a temple that was created ... |
18 January 2012
07:01 GMT |
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Ubisoft has talked about its upcoming Ghost Recon Online free-to-play title, saying once again that its free business model doesn’t mean the quality delivered by it will pale in comparison to the likes of subscription-based online games.
Ubisoft is working on not one but two Ghost Recon games these days, in th... |
18 January 2012
06:38 GMT |
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Warhammer: Wrath of Heroes is Electronic Arts’ newest attempt at capitalizing on the growing free-to-play market, this time offering a sort of MMORPG experience without actually forcing players to commit to certain characters and slowly level up their abilities.
Instead of letting players go on complicated que... |
16 January 2012
13:21 GMT |
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Electronic Arts has just announced that its free-to-play titles, which include hits like Battlefield Heroes or Need for Speed World, have reached over 25 million users worldwide, so free content is now being dispatched to thank them for their support. EA has been a big proponent of free-to-play games that rely on mi... |
13 January 2012
12:31 GMT |
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Japanese sources have announced that Shenmue City, a social oriented video game that was only offered for gamers in Japan, was officially closed down just before the end of 2011, probably because it failed to make enough money to support itself.This probably means that the much talked about third full game in the She... |
3 January 2012
16:31 GMT |
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Free-to-play games that can be accessed either through social networks, like Facebook, or right from browsers, like Google Chrome or Firefox, will become more popular throughout this year, as companies and gamers will realize the importance of such projects, at least according to TechSavvy Global analyst Scott Steinb... |
3 January 2012
03:08 GMT |
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BioWare has once again talked about free-to-play games by saying that, while these titles can’t fully replace subscription-based games, like its most recent Star Wars: The Old Republic, they do provide ample opportunities, with the studio teasing an unannounced project that’s based on a classic property ... |
29 December 2011
15:51 GMT |
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A former Blizzard developer who has left the company in order to work on mobile titles has said that the design principles of the World of Warcraft creator are a good base to create the popular social games that will determine the future of gaming.Paul Della Bitta, who has worked at Blizzard for more than seven years... |
12 December 2011
02:53 GMT |
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GamersFirst has confirmed that Steam users can now try out the open beta stage for APB Reloaded, the revived and enhanced edition of 2010’s APB online shooter, for free.APB was released last year as a ‘cops and robbers’-type MMO by Realtime Worlds, trying to attract fans of open world sandbox titles... |
8 December 2011
01:41 GMT |
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MechWarrior Online, the recently announced free-to-play multiplayer robot brawler, is going to be powered by the CryEngine 3 technology, previously seen in Crysis 2 earlier this year and the re-release of Crysis 1 on consoles.The MechWarrior franchise delighted lots of PC gamers many years ago and Piranha Games is no... |
22 November 2011
03:14 GMT |
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NCsoft has officially announced that Lineage II, its long running MMO, will make the move to the free-to-play business model on November 30, with the launch of the Goddess of Destruction expansion.The publisher says that everyone can access all the content that the game has to offer, calling it the Truly Free system,... |
15 November 2011
03:21 GMT |
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Sony Online Entertainment has announced that its MMO EverQuest II is set to move to a free-to-play business model starting with December, when it will receive the Age of Discovery expansion.This means that there will be no fee required to download the game client and begin playing.There will be three membership level... |
11 November 2011
10:02 GMT |
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Sony Online Entertainment made good on its word and turned its DC Universe Online online role playing game into a free-to-play title, without requiring a monthly fee, like it did since its release at the beginning of the year.DC Universe was hyped as the biggest superhero-based MMOs but, while it featured quite a lot... |
3 November 2011
14:31 GMT |
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After two years since we last heard of the new MechWarrior project, Piranha Games, together with Smith & Tinker, have confirmed that the project is now called MechWarrior Online, and will be a free-to-play online title for the PC platform.The MechWarrior license changed quite a few sets of hands in recent years, but ... |
2 November 2011
04:37 GMT |
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Valve has shared some extremely interesting statistics about free-to-play games, confirming that the recent transformation of its popular Team Fortress 2 online shooter into a free-to-play title generated a massive increase in its player count, and a lot of these gamers even started spending money in the title.Valve&... |
26 October 2011
04:01 GMT |
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City of Heroes Freedom, the new free-to-play strategy employed by the City of Heroes online title, is focusing on existing players, while catering to new gamers that can now experience it without having to pay for a monthly subscription.NCsoft, together with Cryptic Studios, announced earlier this year that its long ... |
17 October 2011
05:28 GMT |
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BioWare, the developer of the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO, has talked about subscription models and how they're still a good strategy for premium online games, instead of adopting the new free-to-play business model.Sony Online Entertainment's president, John Smedley, called Star Wars: The Old ... |
30 September 2011
05:15 GMT |
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Shortly after confirming that its DC Universe Online MMO is going free-to-play, Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley talks about the future of online games and how the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic might be the last big title that employs monthly subscriptions.Massively Multiplayer Online games hav... |
22 September 2011
03:11 GMT |
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