MMORPG Archive

  • Review: Defiance

    Review: Defiance

    Creating a new IP for a TV show or video game is a tough job in and of itself. Creating a new IP that is both a full scale science fiction TV show AND a full scale massively multiplayer online third-person shooter sharing the same […]

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  • Let’s Go Dungeon Crawling in Final Fantasy XIV

    Let’s Go Dungeon Crawling in Final Fantasy XIV

    The latest video tour of Final Fantasy XIV takes us deep into the Eorzean dungeons new adventurers will encounter early in the game. From the caverns of Sastasha lit by glowing plant life to the monster-infested tunnels of Copperbell Mines to the gothic halls of […]

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  • Final Fantasy XIV Beta Testing is Back in Business

    Final Fantasy XIV Beta Testing is Back in Business

    The third phase of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn‘s ongoing PC and PS3 beta is now back up and running as of 5AM EST this morning. How long will this session last? Unfortunately I can’t say yet because Square Enix hasn’t announced the end […]

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  • Final Fantasy XIV Art Appreciation

    Final Fantasy XIV Art Appreciation

    As an addendum of sorts to yesterday’s post about Final Fantasy XIV‘s PS4 confirmation, I thought you might want to hit the pause button and join me for a moment of pure video game art appreciation as things begin to wind down on the final […]

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  • Final Fantasy XIV Heeds the Crystal’s Call on PlayStation 4

    Final Fantasy XIV Heeds the Crystal’s Call on PlayStation 4

    Already set for an August 27th launch on PC and PS3, the rebirth project for Square Enix’s troubled MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV, will now encompass a PlayStation 4 release in 2014. Square Enix is also working with Sony to put the necessary infrastructure in place […]

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  • The Elder Scrolls Online Confirmed for PS4 and Xbox One

    The Elder Scrolls Online Confirmed for PS4 and Xbox One

    In addition to the previously announced PC and Mac versions, fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has now entered development for next-gen console release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. All four versions are slated to launch in Spring 2014. As revealed during Sony’s E3 […]

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  • Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter to Launch June 20

    Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter to Launch June 20

    In open beta since late April, free-to-play Dungeon’s & Dragons MMORPG Neverwinter is scheduled to conclude testing for a full game launch on June 20th. Once launch day arrives, developer Cryptic Studios will introduce Gauntlgrym, an end-game PvE and PvP battleground where level 60 veterans […]

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  • DC Universe Online and PlanetSide 2 Do Free-to-Play Your Way on PlayStation 4

    DC Universe Online and PlanetSide 2 Do Free-to-Play Your Way on PlayStation 4

    Sony just loaded two more bullets into its PlayStation 4 launch arsenal. Later this year, Sony Online Entertainment’s free-to-play MMO titles DC Universe Online and PlanetSide 2 will be available for digital download on the fourth PlayStation console gaming system. Not much of a surprise […]

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  • Final Fantasy XIV: A Collector’s Edition Reborn

    Final Fantasy XIV: A Collector’s Edition Reborn

    What’s this? More Collector’s Edition news today? Eat this, Grand Theft Auto V! Approaching three years after its initial, abysmal PC launch, MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV returns anew on August 27th, this time on both PC and PS3 as originally intended. Along with completely revamping […]

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  • Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Beta Opens to All Later this Month

    Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Beta Opens to All Later this Month

    City of Heroes and Champions Online developer Cryptic Studios has been working away on its Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG Neverwinter for a few years now. Development has been going so long the studio has actually been through two buyouts during the process, beginning work under […]

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