Sony Online Entertainment has created a design time-lapse video of the Sky Lance weapon prototype with Senior Artist Roel Jovellanos, who walks the viewer through his process, from concept art to the fully textured 3D finish. Now this is an interesting video as we don’t get this kind of stuff everyday. PlanetSide 2 takes all the groundbreaking features from the original game – massive multiplayer battles, distinct empires to rally around, and enormous continents where intense ground and air combat unfolds – and adds features that modern gamers have come to expect out of the FPS and MMO genres. The game is slated for a 2012 release! Continue reading PlanetSide 2: Time Lapse Weapon Design Video→
Sony Online Entertainment has released five new screenshots for DC Universe Online. DC Universe Online is a massively multiplayer experience that delivers unparalleled high-energy, physics-powered combat that brings the player’s extraordinary powers to life. The game was created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee, and set within a world created by famous DC writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman. Continue reading DC Universe Online – Five New Screenshots→
Following the example of, pretty much every other MMO, Sony’s legendary EverQuest will be free-to-play this March. When it launched in 1997, EverQuest redefined the online game landscape, introducing the concepts of raiding and guilds within an immersive 3D environment. Since its launch, EQ has maintained its loyal fanbase with 18 expansions and countless content updates. Continue reading EverQuest Goes Free to Play This March→
Sony Online Entertainment revealed today a new feature that is currently available to all DC Universe Online gamers via the game’s 8th game update. This new feature is the all-new Research & Development (R&D) system, a system that allows players to create new and powerful items. Research & Development brings Equipment Mods – a new type of item that will socket into players’ existing gear to give them a stat and combat rating increase. Continue reading DC: Universe Online – 8th Game Update is now available and comes with Research & Development System→
We bet that some of you can’t wait to get their hands on PlanetSide 2? Oh yeah, the sequel to one of the most promising FPSMMORPG will be unveiled in 2012 and PC gamers can go ahead and sign-up for the beta program. That’s right guys. Those interested can visit the game’s website and sign up so waste no time. No news though about when the beta will actually begin. Still, that’s something, right? Continue reading PlanetSide 2: Beta Registrations Are Now Open→
Sony Online Entertainment announced that the first expansion for the free-to-play tactical strategy game, Magic: The Gathering – Tactics Secrets of Terisiare is now available. Secrets of Terisiare allows Planeswalkers to summon more than 160 new figures and spells and features two new tactical game mechanics, Cloak and Charge. Continue reading Magic: The Gathering – Tactics Secrets of Terisiare Announced & Released→
Sony Online Entertainment released six new screenshots for their upcoming MMOFPS game, PlanetSide 2. For an MMO game, PlanetSide 2 looks great and sports some amazing visuals. PlanetSide 2 will harness the power of SOE’s next-generation Forgelight MMO engine; a true technological feat, as it is specifically created to bring all of the best in class features from the single player arena to next-gen MMOs. Forgelight equips SOE developers with the power they need to create the massive, vibrant worlds, intense combat and immersive experience emblematic of the future of online gaming. Enjoy the screenshots after the jump. Continue reading PlanetSide 2 – Six New Screenshots→
Sony Online Entertainment will soon launch its second Downloadable Content pack for DC Universe Online with the worldwide release of Lightning Strikes, later this year. Launching simultaneously on PlayStation 3 and Windows PC, Lightning Strikes introduces Electricity Powers – the game’s eighth power set – and a new adventure starring the iconic speedster The Flash. Continue reading DC Universe Online: Lightning Strikes coming later this year→
Great news for indie lovers as Playbrains’ and Fuel Entertainment’s unique platformer is coming to the PC – via Valve’s distribution service, Steam – tomorrow. Sideway: New York features a unique and visually compelling 3D game worlds where players will follow the twisted journey of Nox, through a fast-paced 2D adventure set in a 3D world. The game will feature unlockable abilities, full drop-in/drop-out local co-op support and bizarre boss battles, as well as a soundtrack by Mr. Lif. Continue reading Sideway: New York coming to the PC→
Now that’s impressive. A few days ago, DC Universe: Online switched to a free-to-play model and it managed to increase its playerbase with 120,000 new users in the 48 first hours. DC Universe: Online’s success kept on going and SOE’s CEO, John Smedley, tweeted that they are currently over 1000% of their pre-F2P concurrent numbers. Simply, WOW. Continue reading DC Universe: Online – Concurrent playerbase increased by 1000%→
