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Jennifer Wells – Senior Manager, Game and App Publishing, PBSÂ talks about how PBS plans to educate and entertain the nation’s kids in the mobile space. Jennifer will cover how PBS approaches mobile game design for kids, where they’re at in the digital space now, and how the plan on continuing to innovate.
Filed under: Trailers, Video, Events, in-game, Previews, War, Free-to-play, World of Tanks, MOBA
Wargaming.net is pumping up the hype for Update 7.0 with a new trailer showing off the famous Fjords map, the new camouflage feature, and (of course) massive tank battles. Update 7.0 is currently in public testing for release in the near future.
This week also will see "Tanksgiving" coming to the game on November 24th. During Tanksgiving -- November 24th through the 28th -- select tanks will receive double credits during matches. Wargaming.net promises even more to come with the event, but the studio is keeping its cards tight against its chest until the event arrives.
You can watch the Update 7.0 trailer after the jump!
Continue reading World of Tanks dishes up Tanksgiving and the Update 7.0 trailer
World of Tanks dishes up Tanksgiving and the Update 7.0 trailer originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: World of Tanks
Filed under: Fantasy, Business models, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, Miscellaneous
However, GamesIndustry.biz reports that PWE's net profits declined during the same period, primarily due to the Cryptic acquisition and the decision to temper in-game monetization activities in certain titles.
"While focusing on further enhancing the content of our portfolio is necessary for our healthy long-term growth, this decision did slow our revenues for the third quarter on a sequential basis. But our third quarter results still represent solid year-over-year revenue growth of 22.4 percent," explained chairman and CEO Michael Chi.
Perfect World explains third quarter financial performance originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: Gamasutra
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Mythos, Free-to-play
While Frogster's European version of the game was recently canceled, Hanbitsoft and T3Fun are bringing it back as Mythos Global and are already gearing up for a four-day closed beta test next month. The test will commence on December 1st through the 5th, with keys going out through various media outlets in the near future. Hanbitsoft has plans for more extensive beta tests along with related in-game events.
The Mythos Global website is now open with a place to sign up for the closed beta, unsullied forums for potential players to discuss the game, and an awe-inspiring copyright notice. Truly, you'll want to break out your Print Screen key just for the occasion. The game also has a more informative Facebook page with plenty of screenshots and videos for the taking.
Mythos returns as Mythos Global, closed beta starting December 1st originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Fantasy, Flyff, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Dungeons
The dev team has also updated Baruna items by adding new enhancement options that "mold them into powerful weapons capable of empowering their owners against the most elite opponents," according to gPotato.
Be sure to log in today and take advantage of increased sunstone and moonstone drops, and don't forget to head to the official Flyff website to read all about the new patch.
[Source: gPotato press release]
Flyff's V18: Renaissance patch buffs Baruna weapons, brings bonus XP originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, Interviews, Everquest Online Adventures, Consoles, The Game Archaeologist
While we did attempt to contact SOE for an interview to see if we could find out anything new -- or even old -- about EQOA, it failed to materialize. As a wonderful consolation prize, however, this week we'll hear from three players who have extensive experience in the game. So let's hit this column running and equip our +2 Ears of Paying Attention!
Continue reading The Game Archaeologist's excellent EverQuest Online Adventures: The memories
The Game Archaeologist's excellent EverQuest Online Adventures: The memories originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, News items, RIFT
But of course, this is Telara, so the festivities simply wouldn't be complete if Crucia, the evil dragon of air, didn't decide to make an appearance. She's already tired of the Fae's newfound freedom and wants to wrest them back into servitude. It's up to players to make sure she does not succeed. And to top it off, Trion is presenting players with experience, favor, prestige, plaque, and planarite bonuses this weekend only. So what are you waiting for, Telarans? Get a move on.
[Source: Trion Worlds press release]
RIFT gets into the holiday spirit with the Fae Yule world event originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Sci-fi, News items, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2
PlanetSide 2's Vanu Sovereignty gets a new batch of screenshots originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: PC Gamer
Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Soapbox, Miscellaneous
This is a public service announcement for you. Yes, you, with the post open for the message board and your finger hovering over the "post" button. I can't see what you've got written there, but I'm willing to bet some form of "turning the game into World of Warcraft" is there if you're posting about another game. Or possibly FarmVille. Hopefully I'm getting warm.
Look, the point is that I now you're about to post this hateful diatribe about threatening to leave. But I've got a better suggestion for you. How about you delete that post, unsubscribe, and then head outside for a walk with some friends. Play a different game, maybe an offline one, for a couple of days. Don't whine and just leave.
Continue reading The Soapbox: The best complaint is an empty seat
The Soapbox: The best complaint is an empty seat originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Filed under: Trailers, Video, Events, real-world, News items, Free-to-play, MOBA
Continue reading League of Legends announces the start of Season Two with new video
League of Legends announces the start of Season Two with new video originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: GamesPress