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Marvel Heroes teases with new character silhouette

MJ Guthrie — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:00 EST

Filed under: Super-hero, Previews, News items, Marvel Heroes

Cyclops and the other revealed playable characters will soon have a another compatriot to add to their ranks in the upcoming super-hero game Marvel Heroes. Who will it be? For now, Gazillion is teasing fans with a silhouette of the mystery woman, but guesses are already being tossed around. Is it Ms. Marvel? Could it be Phoenix? Some are even hedging a guess that it's possibly even Elektra. Mum is the official word for now, so it is up to fans to puzzle it out.

All right, Marvel aficianoados: Who do you think it is?

[Commenters have rightly pointed out that it can't be Wonder Woman, as she's a DC character.]

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ZeniMax reveals Elder Scrolls Online teaser trailer

Jef Reahard — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, MMO industry, New titles, News items, The Elder Scrolls Online

ZeniMax has unveiled the first trailer for its newly announced The Elder Scrolls Online MMORPG. There's no gameplay on offer at this early stage, and the clip itself is rather short. It's long on subtle bits of awesomeness, though, including a brief tease of the familiar Elder Scrolls melody and a glimpse of the game's logo (which features a telling three-part design to go along with the game's announced three-faction PvP).

At this point, we're still in the dark about almost everything TESO-related. Will it be a sandbox? A themepark? A marriage of the two? How's the crafting, the character customization, and the questing? Your guess is as good as ours, so take a look at the clip after the break and let us know what you think in the comments.

[Source: ZeniMax press release]

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Wakfu releases Monk Island, new teaser

Jef Reahard — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Sandbox, Dungeons

Ankama is updating Wakfu today with a content drop called Monk Island. There's a dev diary on the game's official website that provides a bit of detail, including information about religious fanatics, a new dungeon, and all of the mystery you would expect from a secluded island.

Here's the scoop for those not familiar with Wakfu: It's a fantasy sandbox title that makes up the MMORPG portion of a global cross-media IP. It's based in the same universe as Ankama's Dofus MMO, and it features many of the same classes and professions.

Ankama has released a brief Monk Island teaser trailer that shows the Messaround Monastery as well as a bit of combat action. You'll find it after the cut.

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Star Conflict blasts into beta

Justin Olivetti — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, New titles, PvP, Free-to-play

Star Conflict may not be the MMO on everyone's tongue right now, but give it time -- it might just catch on. The gestating title from Star Gem Inc. has passed through the beta barrier and is looking for testers to help take it to the cosmos and beyond.

Star Conflict is a free-to-play PvP-based game in which players team up to launch fully armed spaceships at each other in the hopes of winning a game of galactic chicken. It's set over 3,000 years from now, when factions battle over a discovered planet containing important ancient technology. Players begin their careers as wealthy mercs who have enough money to buy a few ships and outfit them the way they want.

From there, players will join one of six factions and engage in instanced PvP maps. Star Conflict has several game modes in which factions look to extend dominion over each other.

You can sign up for Star Conflict's beta today, and be sure to check out the first teaser trailer after the jump and let us know what you think!

[Thanks to our tipster for the heads-up!]

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RuneScape revamps starting experience, releases new trial and trailer

Jef Reahard — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, RuneScape, Free-to-play, Browser

RuneScape's starting experience has a new coat of paint, and Jagex has released a cinematic teaser trailer to celebrate. The long-running browser MMO now features a fresh newbie area called The Troll Warzone that comes complete with a new quest line and plenty of introductory accoutrements.

That's not all, as Jagex has also told us that it is offering a free 14-day trial for new RuneScape adventurers. This includes "full access to the entire RuneScape world, hundreds of hours of members' quests, an additional nine powerful skills, 20 compelling mini-games, full-screen gaming and much, much more."

The new cinematic introduces some of the lore behind The Troll Warzone, so be sure and click past the cut to view it in full.

[Source: Jagex press release]

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Darkness falls on Forsaken World in latest expansion

Matt Daniel — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Expansions, News items, Free-to-play

Y'all better prepare your night-vision goggles because night is swiftly approaching Perfect World Entertainment's free-to-play title Forsaken World, and it's all thanks to the game's upcoming expansion, Nightfall. The recently announced update will take players to the far reaches of Eyrda with new quests, shinier shinies, and -- perhaps most interestingly -- the gift of flight. That's right, when Nightfall hits the live servers, players will be able to soar through the skies to experience "new bosses, dungeons, and events designed specifically for flying."

But maybe you've got more of a PvP bent to your playstyle. Don't worry; PWE is on the case. Forsaken World's Immortal Rift, which previously played host to massive guild wars, is being repurposed as "an all-out land conquering system," which will pit guild against guild against guild in a knock-down-drag-out brawl for territorial dominance. But that's enough chatter from us, so how about you click on past the cut for the expansion's teaser trailer, then head on over to Forsaken World's official site to get in on the fun.

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Elsword unleashes a new update for the new year

Eliot Lefebvre — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Trailers, Video, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Miscellaneous, Dungeons

The new year may have lost a little of its luster, but it's still pretty new. So what better way to enjoy it than with new content? Elsword's developers have apparently decided that there's no better way, bringing players a trio of new dungeons to celebrate the new year and provide plenty of action-based enjoyment for the game's fans. And of course, new dungeons means new enemies to tear apart.

Each new dungeon is meant to challenge players at a variety of skill levels, from experienced veterans to relative newcomers. Players who find that even the hardest challenges of the dungeons aren't enough can also turn on "Hell Mode," which promises to give players exactly what it says on the tin. A trailer for the new dungeons is just past the break, showing off the new areas and new enemies included in the update -- and really, who wouldn't like a new fistfight for the new year?

[Source: Kill3rcombo press release]

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XLGAMES shows off new ArcheAge CBT4 teaser

Jef Reahard — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, MMO industry, New titles, News items, ArcheAge, Sandbox

XLGAMES has released a new teaser trailer for ArcheAge, presumably to mock those of us who haven't yet managed to snag an invite to the sandpark title's fourth Korean closed beta test. The clip shows a small invasion force traveling by ship towards one of the game's continents and, as usual, the visuals on display are a cut above (way above) the MMORPG norm.

Strangely, there's no combat on display during the trailer's two-minute running time, but there's plenty of atmosphere, ambiance, and anticipation just in case you weren't already beside yourself with excitement. Check out the full clip after the break and let us know what you think.

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Neverwinter tempts your lust for glory with its first teaser trailer

Justin Olivetti — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Free-to-play

Like any good Dungeons & Dragons session, Neverwinter's maiden trailer begins in a fantasy tavern, where locals and adventurers are mingling and swapping stories. Everyone is curious about a pitched battle that happened the night before on a bridge, but only one mysterious figure is able to tell them the truth.

Hint: Die rolls out the wazoo.

While brief, this teaser trailer is our first glimpse into Cryptic's latest MMO offering, and while it doesn't go into game mechanics, it does show off the engine, the fighting effects, and even tantalizes with a bit of voice-over. But it's your opinion that truly matters, so hit the jump to see the full reel and let us know in the comments what you think!

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EverQuest's Temple of the Sea unveiled in new video

Jef Reahard — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, EverQuest, Expansions, MMO industry, Patches, News items

Sony Online Entertainment is ramping up the publicity for EverQuest's 18th expansion. The Veil of Alaris content pack is scheduled to debut this November, and the latest teaser on offer from SOE takes us deep inside Rubak Oseka (otherwise known as the Temple of the Sea).

In terms of EQ lore, the temple was constructed using an enormous conch shell and is dedicated to one of the greatest heroes of the Alaran people. In the real world, the zone is the handiwork of designers Ed Hardin and Norm Freeman, along with environment artist Alan Bond. All three offer a bit of insight via the latest Veil of Alaris preview video, and you can see it after the break.

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Global Agenda 1.5 video teaser hints at Sonoran Desert content

Jef Reahard — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Global Agenda

Global Agenda's 1.5 update is just around the corner, and Hi-Rez has released a teaser video to whet your appetite. The clip is pretty brief (under a minute's worth of footage to be precise) but it nonetheless sets an eerie stage for what looks to be some fun additions to the third-person shooter's Sonoran Desert PvE content.

As the teaser web page states, "Robotics agents are using drones to stream video to the domes. Is it safe for agents to enter this area of the desert?" You'll have to wait for 1.5 to find out, but in the meantime, fly your jetpack past the cut to get a look at the surveillance footage (and listen in on its creepy audio track) before heading to the official Global Agenda website for more details.

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Funcom reveals new Secret World cinematic

Jef Reahard — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Trailers, Video, Lore, MMO industry, New titles, News items, The Secret World

Funcom's had a busy fortnight, what with Age of Conan's content extravaganza and a few location reveals for The Secret World. Tonight the Norwegian development firm has taken the wraps off another spiffy teaser, this time in the form of a new cinematic for its upcoming conspiracy-horror MMORPG.

The two-minute trailer starts off innocently enough, as a forlorn-looking barfly fond of cigarettes and strange tricks with pocket change makes his way from a bar stool to the nearest bathroom. It only gets weirder from there, and before the clip's running time is up, we've seen a sackcloth man-creature having trouble with a urinal, lots of icky tentacles, and some sort of multi-eyed horror from the depths of hell.

None of this phases our ice-cold protagonist of course, and he even takes the time to zip his fly while disposing of the baddie in fine supernatural style. See for yourself after the cut, or head to GameTrailers.

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Dark Millennium Online to be playable at E3 2012

Justin Olivetti — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sci-fi, Events, real-world, Interviews, MMOFPS, Warhammer 40k

While last week's E3 is still fresh in our minds and hearts, THQ is giving us a great reason to look forward to next year's expo: the chance to get our hands on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online.

Eurogamer reports that THQ is committing to this time frame. Danny Bilson says that WAR40K will be the highlight of the company's display: "Next year, I promise you, next E3. I've already got plans for what the booth is like. The centrepiece of the booth will be that MMO."

We caught only a glimpse of a teaser trailer for the game at this year's E3. Vigil Games is hard at work on the $50+ million project, and Bilson says that it's looking good and on track for a launch between April 2012 and March 2013.

"It looks fabulous. I like it. I can't speak to it now, or people will kill me. But, I'll tell you what, it plays differently. A little bit... This thing is gonna be special," he said. "We're going to come out when we come out in a big way. I feel like we're fully competitive with the other guys. It'll be seven years in the making when it comes out. We're competing with the best games in the world. You can't mess around with this thing."

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Transformers Universe rolls out concept art, teaser [Updated]

Justin Olivetti — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sci-fi, Galleries, Trailers, Video, Events, real-world, Previews, Free-to-play, Browser

"Finally... choose your side," a tantalizing Transformers Universe teaser says as a shadowed figure completes the change from vehicle into robot. During BotCon, Jagex gave die-hard Transformers fans the first look at the MMO's development, including concept art and the aforementioned trailer. BotCon's turned out to be a gold mine of Transformers Universe info so far.

Energon Pub brought back the official info from the event for our eager ears. The game, which is slated for a 2012 release, will be an action MMO that allows players to craft their own Transformers to suit their playstyles. Both Autobot and Decepticon sides will be open for play, and we'll be seeing many iconic figures from the Prime Universe, including the Prime cartoon, the book Exodus, and the War for Cybertron game.

You can check out the concept art below -- and don't miss the teaser video after the jump!

[Update: You can also sign up for the beta on the fledgling Transformers Universe website.]

Gallery: Transformers Universe

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Battleground Europe celebrates D-Day, adds U.S. forces

Jef Reahard — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST

Filed under: Historical, Real life, Trailers, Video, Events, in-game, Game mechanics, MMO industry, News items, War, Miscellaneous

June 6th is an historic day in the annals of both U.S. and military history. The Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy was not only the largest amphibious assault ever but also a decisive turning point in the course of the second world war. It's fitting, then, that D-Day also marks the 10th anniversary of Battleground Europe (or World War II Online, as it was known in 2001).

To celebrate, Cornered Rat Software has announced the addition of American forces to the long-running WWII sim. The dev team has also been hard at work on behind-the-scenes functionality improvements and a scenario-based gameplay option called Rapid Action.

A special Rapid Action D-Day scenario pack will mark the introduction of U.S. troops and equipment to the game, as will a special Battle for Aachen campaign event. Details on all the new deployments present in version 1.34 can be found on the official Battleground Europe website. You can also take a peek at Cornered Rat's 10th anniversary teaser after the cut.

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Bigpoint unleashes new Mummy Online site and trailer

Justin Olivetti — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Trailers, Video, New titles, Free-to-play

It's been almost a year since Bigpoint announced The Mummy Online, and we were starting to suspect that the project had been sealed back up in a tomb... forever. We even listed it as one of our top MMOs that went MIA in 2010. But it turns out that Bigpoint was just running quiet as it whipped up a whole new site and trailer for us to enjoy.

The Mummy Online is a continuation of the hit film series, which seeks to meld high adventure with historical horror. Bigpoint's Arash Amini feels that there's a lot of material for the team to mine: "Working with such a rich franchise not only enables us to leverage an incredible story; it also lends itself to further exploration and development perfectly suited for an online game that can evolve over time."

This free-to-play browser title is set at the southern tip of the Nile, where tombs, burial grounds, oases, and ruins wait for the intrepid grave robber. It looks to have fast-paced action (with guns!) in a 3-D isometric viewpoint. Bigpoint's hoping to get The Mummy Online to release by this fall, but in the meantime you can check out the lore and screenshots on the official site as well as the teaser trailer below.

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Battle Dawn Galaxies takes the franchise to the stars

Justin Olivetti — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, New titles, Free-to-play, Browser, MMORTS

Going from a scrappy start-up to Lord Emperor of the Universe would make your resume seem paltry, would it not? And while we have no doubt that you'll make it happen for real once your homemade starship is able to break orbit from your back yard, Tacticsoft has an easier solution: Try out Battle Dawn Galaxies, a new galaxy-spanning strategy MMO.

Battle Dawn Galaxies hands you the keys to a small space station and a dream -- a dream to become the biggest, baddest, savviest leader on the map! Over the course of this free-to-play title, you'll build up your station, create a battle fleet of ships, take over new territory, establish alliances with other players, and fight against all those who oppose you.

The game already has over 10,000 daily active players and is the latest in the Battle Dawn franchise, which begun back in 2006. Tacticsoft CEO Michael Rosen thinks the sky is the limit for this title: "The Battle Dawn brand has grown in popularity over the past five years and our players have been asking for a sci-fi universe based on the core mechanics of the original game. With Battle Dawn Galaxies, we bring strategic space combat to new heights in the browser."

You can watch the trailer for the game after the jump!

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Hellgate Global ramps up its web presence, new trailer released [Updated]

Jef Reahard — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Trailers, Video, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Hellgate: London

Hellgate: London is back. HanbitSoft and T3Fun are reanimating the corpse of the post-apocalyptic horror RPG/MMO hybrid for a global release in the near future. The title is being developed in Korea, and T3Fun has recently updated its website and Facebook page with a lengthy story video and a few gameplay screens.

The trailer showcases over 12 minutes of CG footage designed to familiarize would-be crusaders with Hellgate's world and their place in it. The short version is that the forces of hell have ransacked the earth. The longer version involves copious amounts of swords, machine guns, curvaceous templars and slavering demons bent on subjugating the local populace.

If you know your gaming history, you'll also know that Hellgate was originally developed by ex-Blizzard staffers before collapsing under the weight of unmet expectations and financial pressures. We'll be keeping a close eye on Hanbitsoft's resurrection project and you can too, starting with the cinematic trailer after the cut.

[Update]: T3Fun and HanbitSoft have officially announced North American closed beta dates for Hellgate, with the kickoff scheduled for June 3rd to June 5th. The game will launch later this year according to a press release.

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XL Games teases new ArcheAge trailer

Jef Reahard — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, MMO industry, New titles, News items, ArcheAge

The ArcheAge publicity machine is starting to make a bit of noise (and it's about time too, the title's been in development since 2006). XL Games has just released a brief video preview -- which is itself a teaser for a full-length trailer that will debut shortly. The game is also gearing up for its third Korean closed beta, with testing scheduled to kick off on May 24th.

The video crams a ton of new footage into its one-minute running time, and we're unabashedly salivating for the full-length trailer as well as the game. ArcheAge is the brainchild of noted Korean developer Jake Song, and looks to fuse sandbox and themepark elements to create the first "third generation" MMORPG experience. ArcheAge also features music from renowned Korean composers Yoon Sang and Shin Hae Chul, and fantasy novelist Jun Min Hee is involved in the conceptualization of what XL calls "game scenarios."

ArcheAge is being developed using both CryEngine 2 and 3, and aims to set the standard for both graphical performance and varied gameplay options. Feast your eyes on the teaser after the cut.

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The goddess is set to wreak havoc in Lineage II

Krystalle Voecks — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Lineage 2, Expansions, News items

With darkening eyes and a thirst for revenge that may well mean the utter decimation of the kingdom of Aden, Shilen comes. Not content to rest on its laurels, the team at NCsoft is hard at work localizing the next major update for Lineage II: the Goddess of Destruction expansion. Just one look into her steely, cold stare and you just know all hell is going to break loose. After all, hell hath no fury like a Goddess scorned.

According to NCsoft, we'll be hearing the first concrete information on the U.S. version of this update on April 28th. Until then, you can check out all the spooky CGI trailer action behind the break and bookmark the Goddess of Destruction page on the Lineage II website for when that fateful date in late April arrives.

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New Global Agenda video teases Dome Defense

Jef Reahard — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST

Filed under: Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, News items, Free-to-play, Global Agenda

As far as cryptic trailers go, both gaming companies and Hollywood have produced their fair share over the years. Today, Hi-Rez Studios offers up its own take on the time-honored tradition of teasing your audience with a new video designed to amp up the excitement for Global Agenda's forthcoming 1.4 release.

The clip is subtitled Dome Defense, and hints at something big and nasty blowing the doors off the agent refuge known as Dome City in the game's far-future setting. The video doesn't actually show any gameplay, instead opting for atmospheric shots of familiar (and bombed-out) locales from around the game's central hub before concluding with a bit of a sensory rush.

We expect that 1.4 will bring us the long-awaited Dome Defense mission, which features an attack by Recursive Colony bots and the opportunity to fight alongside the legendary Dalton Bancroft. Check out all the destruction, terror, and mayhem after the cut.

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iOS MMO commercials draw attention

Justin Olivetti — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Video, New titles, Free-to-play, Casual, Miscellaneous

As our own Beau Hindman knows well, mobile MMOs are on the verge of taking off in a big way, and now they have the commercials to prove it.

Pocket Legends, the hit iOS and Android MMO from last year, may be the first mobile online RPG to release a nation-wide commercial. The ad, which features a high-schooler with a not-so-embarrassing secret in his pocket, will air on G4, Cartoon Network and Comedy Central, to name just a few venues.

As Pocket Legends is often described as "World of Warcraft in your hand," it's kind of ironic that developer Gameloft is also making pretty much that. Gameloft is renowned for releasing thinly disguised copies of hit games, so it stands to reason that it would take a crack at the reigning champion. The studio just released an online teaser for Order & Chaos Online on its Facebook page, and it's hard not to see the inspiration-slash-knockoff.

You can check out both commercials after the jump!

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JumpCore releases Undead Online teaser

Jef Reahard — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Horror, Trailers, Video, New titles, News items, MMOFPS, Miscellaneous

There's a new zombie MMO in the works, and the developers at JumpCore seem to have their tongues planted firmly in cheek, if the newest game trailer is any indication. The game is Undead Online, and the clip is currently front and center on the title's website. Though the trailer clocks in at under a minute, that's time enough to give potential players a brief look at the game's whimsical aesthetic, cartoonish gore, and sardonic sense of humor.

Undead Online details are fairly sparse at this point, but we do know that JumpCore is spearheaded by Cryptic alum Cameron Petty and that the game will feature episodic content wrapped in an MMOFPS skin. You can sign up on the game's official forums, join the discussion, and check out the trailer after the cut.

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Frogster releases Runes of Magic Chapter IV teasers

Brendan Drain — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Expansions, News items, Runes of Magic

Free-to-play fantasy giant Runes of Magic has had more than its fair share of problems lately. When a hacker named Cpt.Z3r0 posted the usernames and passwords of several thousand Runes of Magic accounts, publisher Frogster was placed in a difficult position. Rather than giving in to the hacker's demands, Frogster has been working with law enforcement and attempting to improve internal security.

Showing that they can still find the humour in this terrible situation, Frogster has released a parody video of the original hacker's video as a teaser trailer for their upcoming Chapter IV update. The teaser trailer comes at the same time as several new preview screenshots of the Chapter IV content, which the game's developer Runewaker is currently working on. Chapter IV is scheduled for release in April of this year, so if you're looking forward to the update, marvel at our gallery full of giant teddy bears, comfy seats and piles of gold, or skip past the cut to watch the short teaser trailer.

Gallery: Runes of Magic Chapter IV

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What does Santa want for Christmas? World of Tanks!

Larry Everett — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:30:00 EST

Filed under: Trailers, Video, New titles, War, World of Tanks, Miscellaneous

Boom boom boom. Boom boom boom. Boom boom boom ba-boom. Dashing through the shells, waging war today. O'er the fields we drive, blowing tanks away! HEY!

It just wouldn't be Christmas without a little panzer turret action, right? Well, never fear. Christmas is finally here. Wargaming.net has given us a Yuletide trailer to fill your life with holiday cheer -- and canon fire, of course. Today, the company released a new World of Tanks teaser to whet your warring appetite. Wargaming.net CEO Victor Kislyi knows that Kris Kringle likes a little ka-boom with his jingle-jangle. "The first present I got from Santa was a tiny plastic T-34, so I'm pretty sure that he just loves tanks. In fact, we've got a letter from Lapland recently with him asking to film a Christmas of his dream. We didn't hesitate for long and have come up with something he will surely like," explains the gaming executive.

To catch this explosive video, follow after the cut. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from World of Tanks!

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DOFUS brings the holidays to players, then blows them up

Eliot Lefebvre — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Video, Dofus, Classes, Events, in-game, News items, Free-to-play

The colorful world of DOFUS seems well-suited to a holiday celebration, especially with the amount of character embedded in the game's graphics. And one is taking place on Kwismas Island, beyond a shadow of a doubt. But there's still something else for players to look for, something that's far less merry than the dungeons of the island (whose merriness is already a rather dubious quality). It's the newest class of the game, the Rogue, a class focused on guns, explosives, and the use of both in tandem.

Capable of summoning a variety of elemental bombs as well as making elementally charged pistol attacks, Rogues are the 13th class in the game, available as a premium feature now. All DOFUS players can enjoy Kwismas Island, however, previewed in our gallery just below. Take a look at the Rogue teaser video past the cut, and consider the possible combination of holiday dungeons and heavy explosives. (It beats fruitcake and caroling.)

Gallery: DOFUS Kwismas Island gallery

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DC Universe Online shows off more iconic armor sets

Krystalle Voecks — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Super-hero, Video, New titles, Previews, News items, DC Universe Online

With all the evil pervading Gotham, Batman has his hands full to say the least. Thankfully, that's where you can come in, if you're willing! DC Universe Online players who are willing to help Batman out have the chance to earn a set of super-sweet, high-tech Batman armor for themselves! Of course, if heroism isn't your thing, The Joker has a crazy suit of his own, perfect for those of a more darkly twisted playstyle. If you haven't been able to get into beta to check these suits of armor out in person, SOE has you covered.

The newest video in the DC Universe Online preview series offers a look at these two iconic armor sets, just perfect for those who grew up reading about Batman. Batman's Dark Spectre battlesuit grants players a full set of wicked-looking, shiny armor complete with Batman logo and a pair of metallic bat wings. The Joker's Punchline set is a screaming fashion violation (in true Joker style), boasts a bomb set to blow, and has an enormous spider back piece with a clown's face on it -- perfectly providing a plethora of phobias in one portable package.

The video is featured on the DC Universe Online facebook page, so head on over and check it out!

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Allods teases us with videos and a launch date for its new expansion

Larry Everett — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Expansions, Patches, Free-to-play, Allods Online

Last week, gPotato announced its newest expansion to the free-to-play MMO Allods Online. Volume 3: The Fury of War focuses on content for high-level players, such as the PvP instances of Melting Isle and the Junes Catacombs. The Melting Isle is a free-for-all PvP arena with no ties to faction. Junes Catacombs also ignores factions as teams of players make their way through a maze, hounded by three angry boss NPCs.

This next hefty expansion also includes new guild rewards for leveling and the ability to contest and take ownership of specially designed allods and astral sectors, so be prepared to gather all your friends. Who doesn't want to own an astral plane?

Keeping in tune with the F2P theme, Allods is offering Volume 3 without additional charge to players. The Fury of War will go live during the evening of December 14th for all servers. After the cut, we have a video sneak peek of the two new instances, and for more information on how you can be a part of the action, check out the Allods Online official site.

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Heroes of Abyssea teaser site opens for Final Fantasy XI

Eliot Lefebvre — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Expansions, Patches, Previews, News items, Consoles

The third and final portion of the Abyssea trilogy is poised to hit Final Fantasy XI along with the other components of the December version update. We've known that the update will bring the conclusion to the tale of Vana'diel's dark mirror, but very little beyond that was known until today. Square-Enix has pushed the teaser site for Heroes of Abyssea live, and it contains more of the mini-expansion's lore as well as tantalizing glimpses of the new areas mirrored in the other world.

Although it's hard to be sure, it appears that at least one of the new areas will be in the frozen north, with a further hint being that Rise of the Zilaart and Wings of the Goddess are listed as the requisite expansions. Players can also peek at the completed Empyrean Armor sets, the third iteration of powerful class-based armor. Final Fantasy XI's last update of the year will have a lot to do all around, but Heroes of Abyssea should prove to be an interesting expansion to the popular series of leveling and gearing add-ons.

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DCUO performs magic in Madame Xanadu's shop

Larry Everett — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Super-hero, Trailers, Video, New titles, Previews, DC Universe Online

It's time to fly through the DC Universe Online, again. This time we are visiting a magic shop. As any DC fan would know, Zatanna is the illusionist and magician for the Justice League. Born a Homo Magi, this super-heroine is naturally tuned to performing magic and sorcery, not to mention being the daughter of the renowned magician Giovanni Zatara. Unfortunately, this isn't enough to stop her from being captured by Felix Faust.

In the action MMO created by Sony Online Entertainment, the legends of the DC Universe call upon you to help the citizens and -- in this case -- the superheroes of the world. Wonder Woman has discovered that her friend and colleague Zatanna has been imprisoned by Faust in Madame Xanadu's Magic Shop. Even though you are a newly found hero -- only level four -- Wonder Woman believes you are up to the challenge of taking on the mystical powers of Faust and his Magents.

We have an exclusive sneak peek of the first mission as a level four magic hero. Catch the video teaser after the break, then catch the preorder options at DCUniverseOnline.com.

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Rift releases dynamic dimensions trailer

Jef Reahard — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, New titles, News items, RIFT

While you may not be among the chosen (yet) for Trion Worlds' much-anticipated Rift: Planes of Telara beta, you can still check out the latest video, released yesterday as an exclusive over at GameTrailers. The clip is pretty short but nevertheless packs a wallop in terms of cool factor, thanks to some nifty fly-through camera effects as well as quick cuts that show different areas of the game world as they change under the influence of various rifts.

There's also an oh-so-brief glimpse of combat and horse animations. We know, we know, we're reaching here, but when it comes to Rift, it doesn't take much to get us hot and bothered.

Whet your appetite after the cut, and don't forget to brush up on all the latest beta information.

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Trailer for Scars of Abyssea surfaces for Final Fantasy XI

Eliot Lefebvre — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Final Fantasy XI, Expansions, Previews, News items, Consoles

While there's quite a stir around the new open beta for Final Fantasy XIV, there are some very big additions coming to Final Fantasy XI as well. Scars of Abyssea is due to be released with the September version update, and lest players forget about it, Square-Enix has updated the teaser site. Not only does it include previews of the new Empyrean armor sets and a new trailer for the mini-expansion, it also offers us a predicted launch date for the update of September 8th.

Although the chest pieces are not shown and it's a bit early to be sure, it does appear that most of the Empyrean Armor sets are the new Artifact pieces (an upgrade from the previous Relic Armor). Combined with the coming upgrades to Trial of the Magians, this armor set may become the norm for quite some time. Players can take a look at all of the coming attractions on the official teaser site, and the Final Fantasy XI update should be available early next week.

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Battle of the Immortals launches an expansion teaser

Eliot Lefebvre — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Game mechanics, Previews, News items, Free-to-play, Battle of the Immortals

There's something to be said for verisimilitude. Despite the fact that we've all accepted limitations in just how much a game can model at any given time, it's nice to be able to break things when you unleash whatever horrible ultimate spell your character of choice is packing. Battle of the Immortals recognizes this, and that's why one of the big features in their new teaser trailer is the addition of destructible environments to the game.

While the game's first major expansion update is ramping up for release, this trailer is for an addition not slated for arrival until spring of 2011. It's a bit of a wait, but the trailer already looks detailed and interesting, promising several graphical and environmental upgrades for the game. Take a look past the cut for the full trailer, and keep your eyes peeled for more news on the updates for Battle of the Immortals, as they seem to be coming fast and furious.

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Teaser site opens for Final Fantasy XI's Scars of Abyssea

Eliot Lefebvre — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Expansions, Previews, News items, Consoles

It's safe to say that the Abyssea add-ons got off to an excellent start in Final Fantasy XI. The first installment coupled excellent rewards with an excellent leveling format, with the June version update's level cap increase coinciding nicely. The second installment in the series of mini-expansions, Scars of Abyssea, is scheduled to go live with the upcoming September version update -- and as the first in what promises to be a string of previews, Square-Enix has put together a teaser site for the add-on.

While it's hard to be certain from the screenshots, it looks as if the actual regions of Abyssea are going to continue on to other famous locales within Vana'diel on the Abyssean side of the coin. There are also some menacing new adversaries to face from the looks of it, and further expansion to the storyline of the mirror world. The teaser site also confirms that the add-on may be pre-purchased starting on August 23rd -- good news for the many Final Fantasy XI players no doubt all ready to continue their dimension-hopping adventures.

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Gamescom 2010: En Masse releases new TERA cinematic

Jef Reahard — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Events, real-world, New titles, News items, TERA

Ready for two minutes of new TERA-related goodness? Look no further than the latest trailer from En Masse Entertainment, released today at Gamescom 2010. The video features a fair helping of combat gameplay, as well as a plethora of stylized action setups that are obvious homages to the trailers of big-budget action films.

The trailer also highlights TERA's emphasis on fine combat control, concluding with the words "take aim, take control, and take action." We'll be more than happy to take a longer look at the game, and you can too via the video found just behind the cut. Alternatively, check it out over at IGN.

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Darkfall teases new environmental sounds

Jef Reahard — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Darkfall, Patches, News items

Darkfall. The very name strikes fear into the hearts of PvE gamers everywhere. There may be a more wretched hive of scum and villainy in the MMO world, but you wouldn't know it from the comments generated whenever someone dares to write about the polarizing title from Aventurine.

Ironically, the indie studio has released what can only be called a tranquil video composed of in-game footage featuring new environmental sounds. This may well be the first (and last) time you see a Darkfall video that isn't full to the brim with slaughter and mayhem, and the teaser's fly-through shots offer a great opportunity to glimpse the care and detail that went into bringing the world of Agon to life.

Aventurine's Laenih, sets the stage for the video in a post on the game's official forums. "Environmental sounds in Darkfall will not only help with getting you more immersed into the game, they will also play a big role in tactics and strategical planning throughout your gaming sessions. In the future sneaking up on enemies will be either easier or harder depending on the environment you find yourself and your prey in," the community liaison writes.

Check out the video after the jump.

[Thanks to Paragus for the tip!]

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World of Tanks trailer roasts EVE

Jef Reahard — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Real life, Trailers, Video, New titles, News items, World of Tanks

Game developers who can laugh at themselves are a lot of fun, but game developers who laugh at other games are a veritable barrel of monkeys. Enter Wargaming.net, the team behind the upcoming World of Tanks MMO. Their newest trailer, simply titled World of Tanks Teaser #3, spends the majority of its minute-and-a-half running time taking pot-shots at CCP's EVE Online.

The trailer, sporting a decidely tongue-in-cheek style, shows the months of work ostensibly necessary to upgrade your EVE-like spaceship, all of which goes to pot in seconds as it enters combat for the first time.

While unorthodox game marketing campaigns are nothing new (remember Global Agenda's No Elves?), it is rare to see a firm directly reference a competitor. Check out the new World of Tanks teaser after the cut or on YouTube.

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Please stand by: Fallout Online gets its own website

Justin Olivetti — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:45:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, MMO industry, Legal, Rumors, Post-Apocalyptic

The Interplay/Bethesda Fallout legal battle is one mired in as much speculation as it is in fact, although we do know that Interplay has been attempting to get a Fallout MMO project off the ground for some time now. Code-named V13, Fallout Online is currently Interplay's baby, although we haven't seen a clear go-ahead due to the legal struggle over the rights.

It was a bit of a surprise, then, to see a teaser website for Fallout Online launch with little fanfare. Currently, there isn't much there, just a brief glimpse at a workshop desk with various Fallout references to the Master, Brahmin, and Nuka-Cola before a form obscures the screen. You then can sign up for their mailing list, as well as a beta opt-in. Following that, you are unceremoniously sent to the Interplay forums.

It looks legit, too: Interplay is promoting Fallout Online from their main website, and the new teaser site is indeed registered to Interplay Entertainment Corp. Seeing as how Fallout fans are incredibly passionate about this franchise, even a hint that this MMO is progressing toward launch should come as a jolt of radioactive bliss. Check out the website and let us know what you think!

[Thanks Eric "Nickelpat" Minaker!]

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Black Prophecy captures a battle royale in new E3 video

Justin Olivetti — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:30:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Video, Previews, Free-to-play, Browser, Black Prophecy

While Black Prophecy has been flying under the radar, so to speak, it continues to pique our interest with slow burn reveals such as custom ship building. The space shooter MMO has been in closed beta for a month and a half, and fortunately for all of us awaiting this action-packed title, Reakktor Media is dropping out of stealth during E3 to give the public a better look.

They've released a new two-and-a-half-minute trailer for Black Prophecy that features PvP and clan combat, as well as a glimpse of the missions fighter jockeys can accept. We'll be sitting down with the Black Prophecy crew for a chat at E3 later this week, but in the meanwhile, feast your eyes... upon THIS!

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Funcom teases new Secret World trailer

Jef Reahard — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Trailers, Video, MMO industry, New titles, News items, The Secret World

We here at Massively aren't ashamed to admit that we're looking forward to The Secret World. Between our sit-down with Ragnar Tornquist at GDC10 and the juicy bits of into slowly making their way out of the game's unofficial web sites, we're, to put it mildly, stoked. GameTrailers.com has just fed the fire by unveiling the new trailer for Funcom's forthcoming MMORPG, which looks to be a modern riff on Lovecraft-ian horror mythology mixed with a little conspiracy theory.

The new trailer features a healthy dose of story-based voiceover, glimpses of combat gameplay, and oh yeah, player characters shooting fire from their hands and hacking away with samurai swords. If this footage is any indication, the game will make its mark with a unique combination of class-less progression and atmospheric visuals.

That said, don't take our word for it. As the trailer says, "go on kid, saddle up. The end of the world waits for no man." Hit the jump to check it out.

[Thanks to everyone who tipped us!]

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