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NCsoft using Epic's Unreal Engine 4 for two new MMOs

by Jef Reahard (Feb 14th 2013 8:30AM)

Multiple reports out of Korea indicate that NCsoft has partnered with Epic to develop two new MMOs using the latter firm's Unreal Engine 4. ThisIsGame says that the two projects are in addition to Lineage Eternal, which was first announced at G-Star 2011. The website also says that "people ...

New Korean MMO Bless reveals English website

by Jef Reahard (Feb 27th 2012 10:00AM)

Stop us if you're heard this one before: There's a new MMO coming out of Korea. It's drop-dead gorgeous, it's built on the latest version of the Unreal engine, and it features fantasy armor that doesn't leave much to the imagination. No, it's not Aion or even TERA. The new kid on the block is ...

Marvel Heroes to use Unreal 3 engine

by Jef Reahard (Jan 17th 2012 1:30PM)

Gazillion Entertainment has announced that it is licensing Epic's Unreal 3 game engine to power the upcoming Marvel Heroes MMO. The game, informally known as Marvel Universe Online, allows players to step into the shoes of Captain America, Iron Man, and Spider-man (among others). Gazillion ...

Neowiz partners with Epic Games Korea for new Unreal 3 MMORPG

by Jef Reahard (Oct 18th 2011 9:00PM)

There's a new fantasy MMO in town, and it goes by the name of Bless (for now, at least). And actually, when we say "in town," we mean in Korea, where Neowiz has partnered with Epic Games Korea to develop the former's first Unreal 3-powered MMORPG. MMODen has the press release as well as the ...

The Soapbox: Game developers are not rock stars

by Shawn Schuster (Mar 15th 2011 5:00PM)

Disclaimer: The Soapbox column is entirely the opinion of this week's writer and does not necessarily reflect the views of Massively as a whole. If you're afraid of opinions other than your own, you might want to skip this column. Take a moment to think of your single favorite game developer. ...

Codemasters denies picking up APB

by Jef Reahard (Nov 7th 2010 3:00PM)

If you were holding out hope that the defunct urban crime MMO All Points Bulletin would be resurrected courtesy of the folks at Codemasters, Eurogamer has a little bit of cold water to throw on your fire. David Solari, Codemasters Online general manager, minces no words in a recent interview. ...

Rumor: APB buyout apparently nearing the "light at the end of the tunnel" [Updated]

by Justin Olivetti (Oct 24th 2010 11:15PM)

reddit_url = "http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/10/24/apb-buyout-apparently-nearing-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunne/"; reddit_target="gaming"; Tweet "It's looking like there might be light at the end of the tunnel for APB. The end of the administration process is apparently close and there ...

Rumor: Epic Games in talks to buy APB

by Justin Olivetti (Sep 17th 2010 10:30AM)

Could the Gears of War folks be the knight in shining armor that doomed APB desperately needs? According to BBC, Epic Games is possibly interested in scooping up Realtime Worlds' MMO, although nothing is confirmed at this point. Realtime Worlds abruptly announced yesterday that APB was to be shut ...

CCP: Unreal Engine 3 will power Dust 514

by Jef Reahard (Mar 11th 2010 4:00PM)

EVE Online developer CCP Games has announced a partnership with Epic Games China that will bring Unreal Engine 3 technology to their forthcoming console MMOFPS known as Dust 514. Set in the same universe as their successful PC MMORPG, Dust 514 is a console-only title that will enable players to ...