Jul 25, 2010

Your weapons? They seem to be but a musty tome and quill, but know that their power is far stronger than the armies of the Scourge, far craftier than the zerg Swarm, and far mightier than the Burning Hells. Ready your tools, scribe, and prepare for combat with the inky beast called fiction! That’s the introduction to Blizzard’s 2010 Global Writing...

Jul 22, 2010

The star studded cast for DC Universe Online has been announced, with a roll call that sounds like the ComicCon hall of fame. Featuring Mark Hamill, James Marsters, Kevin Conroy, Adam Baldwin, Gina Torres and Michelle Forbes. The authenticity and continuity of the DC franchise will allow you to switch from Arkham Asylum to DC Universe Online and have a...

Feb 17, 2010

Thanks to all of the devoted and enthusiastic World of Warcraft players who paid $10 to purchase a Pandaren Monk pet, Blizzard has donated $1.1 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Yesterday, February 16th, Blizzard officially handed over the check at a ceremony involving 15 wish children in Irvine, California. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has focused on making...

Feb 11, 2010

Turbine have released a bunch of screenshots for the upcoming The Lord of the Rings Volume 3: Allies of the King, Book 1: Oath of the Rangers content update. “The War continues to rage in the North and your skill and bravery are still needed in Mirkwood. In the latest release from the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online™, your part in the epic...

Jan 12, 2010

A quick note just to remind trekkies everywhere that Atari have now opened Star Trek Online for beta tests. No jumps, no hoops – all you have to do is head to the official website. “We are thrilled to give open beta access to fans as we draw nearer to the official release of Star Trek Online,” said Executive Producer Craig Zinkievich. “We are looking...

Jan 6, 2010

As if women needed to know this, but they play harder and longer than boys. Get your mind out of the gutter – I meant in videogames! From the source: When it comes to online role playing games, women spent more time playing than men, according to a University of Southern California study of gender differences among gamers. Among those who played EverQuest...

Jan 6, 2010

As we gear up for the hotly-anticipated launch of Star Trek Online, Atari and Cryptic Studios have sent us a sneak peek at what gamers can expect when they boldly go where no gamer has gone before . . . The game – a MMORPG set to open for beta players next week – offers complete customisation, from the construction of ships to their colour....

Dec 16, 2009

It looks as though trophy completists are going to have a tough time when it comes to Final Fantasy XIII. Dutch gaming site PS3 Sense are reporting an incomplete list of secret achievements, including rewards for mastering different roles. However, mastering all the abilities will only score you a silver trophy, collecting all weapons and accessories gets you a...