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MMO avoids free-to-play and adopts traditional pay-up-front model
Read More »Square Enix announces Star Galaxy
A Square Enix teaser site thought to be counting down to a Star Ocean announcement has in fact revealed something different – Star Galaxy. Siliconera reports that it’s a MMO simulation title that allows up to 2,000 people to engage in space combat in a single battlefield. Players must manage …
Read More »Trion Worlds lays off 40 developers
As many as one-third of staff let go from publisher
Read More »Bigpoint passes 300 million registered users
MMO giant holding competition for new and current users
Read More »Santaro to distribute third-party games
Company enters agreement with four developers to distribute MMOs
Read More »HeroEngine 2 goes live
Online gaming engine introduces numerous features with updated version
Read More »Bungie’s Destiny detailed in asset leak
Ex-Halo developer appears to be targeting current generation systems
Read More »343 seeks MMO developers for work on Halo 4 and new project
Microsoft has posted a pair of job listings in search of developers to join 343 industries for future Halo endeavors. Spotted by Gamespot, the two software engineer listings are specifically seeking out those qualified for building the next generation of backend services to power Halo 4 and our new game …
Read More »Mind Candy inks toy deal with McDonald’s
Moshi Monsters brand to rock fast food chain this holiday
Read More »The Old Republic goes free-to-play
New microtransactions and virtual currency system options implemented into MMO
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