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Vacation Time’s Over

Steven Crews — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:40:01 +0000

Some of you may have noticed that it’s been a little bit quiet around The MMO Gamer lately. There have been a number of reasons behind this (Fallout 3, I’m looking in your direction), but, the stars are now aligned once more for all of us to stop slacking and get back down to serious [...]

The Wheel of Time MMORPG In the Works

Siam Choudhury — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:35:09 +0000

To all Robert Jordan and Wheel of Time fans out there, Red Eagle Entertainment has announced a wide lineup of games based on the popular fantasy series, including an MMORPG. A line of stand-alone Wheel of Time games is planned for release on all major videogame platforms, including consoles, personal computers, handheld systems [...]

APB October Newsletter is Out!

Siam Choudhury — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:25:43 +0000

Chris Dye of Realtime Worlds fame just sent us a note that they have just sent out the newsletter for APB has been released. New information has come out as the developers talk about ideas they have dropped and ideas they are pondering picking up. One of the ideas they are picking up is mini games [...]

Richard Garriott Leaves NCSoft

Siam Choudhury — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:36:24 +0000

In an open letter published on the official Tabula Rasa website, MMOG designer Richard Garriott announced that he will be leaving NCSoft: I am very grateful to you loyal players for sticking around through what I think we can all honestly say was a rough launch. I thank the development team for pushing hard to get [...]

EVE Online Goes Retail With Atari

Siam Choudhury — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:38:16 +0000

CCP Games announced today that, together with Atari, EVE Online will be given a retail release. The retail version of the game is planned for March 2009. The box would include the game and an additional 60 days of subscription as well as all previous expansions. All future expansions will continue to be free, as [...]

150,000 Sign Up To Jumpgate Evolution Beta

Siam Choudhury — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:19:56 +0000

Jumpgate Evolution just announced that the game’s beta signup has reached 150,000 signups! The game is due to be released in 2009 and has a beta coming up soon. “We are pleased to announce this exciting landmark for Jumpgate Evolution,” commented Edward Relf, Director, Marketing, Codemasters Online. “Since the commencement of the BETA signup program three [...]

WAAAGH! T-Shirt Contest Has Ended - Winners Coming Soon ™

Steven Crews — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:09:12 +0000

Our Warhammer Online t-shirt contest has drawn to a close. We are currently reviewing the submissions, and we will be announcing the winners within the next couple of days. Keep watching this post to find out if you’ve won!

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Has Ended!

Siam Choudhury — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:25:45 +0000

Our Jumpgate Evolution Trivia Contest has come to an end. We have 14 winners though, all of which will receive beta keys when the Jumpgate Evolution beta kicks off! We have the last winner to announce though so congratulations to Markus Hauru! The correct answer was Capital Ships! Thank to everybody who entered the contest! We’ll [...]

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Day Fourteen!

Steven Crews — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:56:06 +0000

And the contest continues! Finish off the weekend with a chance to win a beta key for Jumpgate Evolution! The correct answer for yesterday’s trivia question was: Rank 5. The winner was OriginalJay! Today’s trivia question is: What is the largest AI ship type to be available at launch? Remember to read the rules in this post! [...]

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Day Thirteen!

Siam Choudhury — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:44:41 +0000

And the contest continues! Kick off the weekend with a chance to win a beta key for Jumpgate Evolution! The correct answer for yesterdays trivia was Bleakstone Field. The winner was Smern! Today’s trivia question is: At what rank/level do you pick your first ship? Remember to read the rules in this post! Good luck!

Final Call For WAR WAAGH T-Shirt Contest!

Siam Choudhury — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:38:36 +0000

The Warhammer Online WAAGH t-shirt contest will end on Wednesday November 5th! We will accept new entries until then! Head over to the contest page and send in your contest entry as soon as possible for your chance to win a WAAGH t-shirt!

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Day Twelve!

Siam Choudhury — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:33:14 +0000

The Jumpgate Evolution trivia contest is coming to an end, the last instance will be on Monday, unless we get our hands on some more keys that is. Yesterday’s beta key will be rewarded to Rhaedas! The correct answer was 2001! On to today’s question: In which sector is “The Inferno” located? Remember to read the [...]

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Day Eleven!

Siam Choudhury — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:49:51 +0000

Still going strong! We are on our eleventh day of our Jumpgate Evolution trivia contest where you can win beta keys to NetDevil’s upcoming space-MMOG! Yesterday’s question touched on the whereabouts of NetDevil’s offices and Thaewyn was the winner with the correct answer: Louisville, Colorado! On to today’s question which goes into the history of Jumpgate. [...]

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Day Ten!

Siam Choudhury — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:50:07 +0000

A little later than usual, but we have yesterday’s winner and we’re ready to give you guys another shot! The correct answer to yesterday’s trivia contest was Trainer ships. Shuttle trainers and patrol trainers were also acceptable answers. The winner was: Rattrap! Today’s trivia question: In which US city is NetDevil based? Good luck and read [...]

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Day Nine!

Siam Choudhury — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:59:24 +0000

We still have plenty more Jumpgate Evolution beta keys to hand out! Yesterday’s correct answer was Soft Grouping. And the winner is Alex Howes! Today’s trivia question is an easy one: What class of ships will players pilot once they enter the game for the first time? Good luck and read the complete rules here! Update: Today’s contest [...]

New EVE Online Chronicle: The Part Where I Play the Devil

Siam Choudhury — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:25:27 +0000

EVE Online has published a new installment of its background story, called chronicles. This one is titled The Part Where I Play the Devil. Let me tell you about the mad man and the wonders he performs. My name is Alder Brenean. I am one of the aides to His Royal Highness, an Heir to [...]

Impression: Vanguard’s Trial of the Isle

Ryan Plas — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:37:28 +0000

Ryan took the opportunity to try Vanguard’s Isle of Dawn trial island. The area was a part of Game Update 6, a game that had a struggling launch. Read Ryan’s impressions after the jump. Sony Online Entertainment finally managed to create a way for players to get a sneak peak at Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. [...]

The MMO Gamer Now On Twitter!

Siam Choudhury — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:31:27 +0000

Good news for all our Twitter-fanatic readers! The MMO Gamer is now tweeting. Head on other to our Twitter page to get automatic updates when we post news, articles or any type of announcements, such as this one or perhaps the Jumpgate Evolution Trivia Contest!

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Day Eight!

Siam Choudhury — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:24:57 +0000

You all know the drill by now. A new day brings a new trivia question and a chance to win a beta key for Jumpgate Evolution. Mondays are no exceptions. Yesterday’s correct answer was Newtonian physics and the winner was wissh! Today’s trivia question is as follows: What is the term for sharing mob credit with [...]

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest Day Seven!

Siam Choudhury — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:14:59 +0000

What better to do on a Sunday than try to get your hands on a Jumpgate Evolution beta key? Yesterday’s correct answer was transport ships and mining ships. And the winner is Michael Rochester! Sunday’s trivia question is as follows: What type of physics system does the game employ? Good luck and read the complete rules here! Update: [...]