Hi-Rez Studio announces that Global Agenda will be progressing to version 1.2 during maintenance tomorrow.  The second major patch for the squad-based MMOG comes just two scant weeks after version 1.1 went live. I hope the developers at Hi-Rez are fully stocked with caffeinated beverages, because they’ve been busy.

Patch highlights:

Significant updates and new content for the Alliance vs Alliance gameplay, including the addition of Theft missions, defense capabilities, trading and abandoning of territories and a lot more. 4v4 Arena Queues ..read the full article

Gpotato have announced that their latest MMORPG, Aika Online, will enter it’s open beta phase tomorrow, March 16th. The open beta will include all six playable classes, all the level 1-50 content, a full range of PvP options, and a player-run political system. New and returning players will also be able to participate in a regular lineup of PvP events, including the 1000 vs. 1000 battles. There will also be weekly castle sieges where guilds will battle for political dominance. ..read the full article

The sheer flood of information coming from GDC 2010 is mind-boggling, and I am sure we are all having trouble keeping up.  I know I am.  I’ve been on the fence about Star Trek Online since its release, so I’ve tuned in to any and all information on the title coming from GDC.

According to a Massively interview, virtual trekkies will be able to select a new playable race “within the year.”  Better still, the decision will apparently be up to ..read the full article

It seems like after months of waiting for any news of any content besides character designs, the new City of Heroes/Villains expansion pack, Going Rogue, is starting to take shape. In the last few months we have been introduced to such characters as the sultry Desdemona, the rugged Maelstrom and the evil dictator Tyrant.  That along with a few select screen shots and backgrounds was the only information being released.  Now as we get closer and closer to July more ..read the full article

The start of 2010 has become a busy time in the world of City of Heroes/Villains.  That being said, I thought this would be a great time to get everyone caught up on the latest happenings in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles.

Snaptooth : a Seasonal Event Boss

Last month saw the annual Spring Fling event seasonal arrive where heroes and villains get to team together on missions in the shared zone of Pocket D.  For those who are not ..read the full article

Today we received some new screenshots of EmpireCraft 2.0, which are posted below. For those of you not familiar with EmpireCraft, it is a browser based MMORTS game similar to Evony.  You have a town, created an army and try to take over other peoples towns.  There’s obviously more to it, but that’s the gist of it.

If you take a look that new screens, the top three, for Empire Craft 2, you can see that it is a major graphical ..read the full article

I’ll admit to having a soft spot for anything science fiction.  Aliens, spaceships, time travel, anything science-y pulls me towards it like a vast black hole.  NetDevil’s reincarnation of Jumpgate, appropriately titled Jumpgate Evolution, had my ear for some time.  Then the title went dark after being delayed from its June 2009 release date.

NetDevil’s Scott Brown created a new thread on the official community forum to let the community know that the game is alive and well.  In fact, his ..read the full article

In a recent press conference, NCSoft announced their Aion future plans – Aion 1.9 will hit live servers in March and Aion 2.0 will be available in May. In order to help players find groups or party members, a new “Looking for Group” feature will be added. The UI will also receive and overhaul, so now the skill bar can be moved anywhere on the screen. New skills will be added, as well as new stats – healing increase stat, ..read the full article

Gamigo, a leading European publisher of massively multiplayer online games with North American offices in New York City, have announced the brand new sci-fi MMORPG, Black Prophecy. The game’s developers are Reakktor, a small German studio who promises to deliver a unique space combat experience. Black Prophecy incorporates both the first and third person view points along with a innovative battle system and a beautiful universe to explore. The game’s lore was written by award-winning German author Michael Marrak, and ..read the full article

Blizzard have announced the completion of the World of WarCraft Battlecry Mosaic Project. For those of you unfamiliar with it, the Battlecry Mosaic project was undertaken to celebrate the game’s fifth anniversary. The finished piece contains 20,000 photos of World of WarCraft players with Horde/Alliance insignias.

Tiny bits of content such as art and music were unlocked at every milestone towards the mosaic’s completion, which are now free to access by everyone. You can view the finished mosaic as well as all ..read the full article

THQ hasn’t even released a final name for the upcoming Warhammer 40k MMOG, but that doesn’t stop the company from talking about it.  And as my most anticipated MMOG, I won’t stop the information from flowing.

Brian Farrell, THQ’s CEO and President, went on record regarding the pricing scheme for the title.  Farrell told IGN that the game is being designed to support the North American/European preferred method of a subscription, and the Asian preference of microtransaction/time-based simultaneously.  And odd choice, ..read the full article

Aeria Games and Userjoy Technology Co. Ltd have announced that beta sign ups for their latest MMORPG, Kingdom Heroes, are now open. Kingdom Heroes is a historical MMORPG where players can participate in large scale battles in a unique Asian setting. The game’s official website is located here, detailed information is below.

Features:

Large Scale Kingdom War

Choose one of three factions and participate, if you desire, in a recurring, full-scale, player vs. player (PvP) battle for control of territory across the entire world ..read the full article

After the success of the first open beta test, the development team have announced that Craft of Gods Open Beta 2 will be starting on March 11. The servers will remain open until the estimated end of the second open beta, March 13. The second test will include many new features, including a new user interface, new spells, a level cap of 20, and many major tweaks and fixes. The game client can be downloaded here. You can sign up ..read the full article

Perfect World Entertainment have announced the latest addition to their game list – Forsaken World, a new free-to-play MMORPG that promises to bring the best of West and East cultures together. The game is set in a fantasy world filled with color and beauty.

· 5 Distinct Races, each with their own in-depth narrative and history in Forsaken World – Stonemen, Elves, Dwarfs, Humans and the Kindred

· 8 Classes – Warrior, Protector, Assassin, Marksman, Mage, Priest, Vampire and Bard

· ..read the full article

N.E.O Online, the free-to-play MMORPG by PlayOMG, has officially released. What’s unique about N.E.O Online, is that the game lets players change the environments and in-game actions by simply interacting with them. Anyone interested in the game can download it right now and login with their PlayOMG/Facebook/Yahoo/Myspace account information. Along with the N.E.O’s release, the item mall opened simultaneously, giving players the chance to customize their avatars in unique ways. Details about the game are available below.

In NEO ..read the full article

To celebrate Darkfall’s first anniversary, Aventurine has announced a new prices for the game. In March, you can purchase a special package for $59.99, which includes the Darkfall game and three months worth of subscription. Not leaving existing users out of the picture, Aventurine has announced a 30% discount off of the six month subscription package in March as well.

The developers have also announced the “I Love Darkfall” contest, to encourage players to show their love for Darkfall. No matter ..read the full article

The rise and fall of Allods Online can be broken down into two categories, before the item shop and after.  The game kicked off to to stellar reviews, fanfare, and lots of positive feedback.  Really everything a developer could ever want.  gPotato added the item shop shortly after the game went live, and all of that positive movement was gone.  *poof*

Players frothed at the mouth over incredibly high prices for items such as an additional six bag slots for $20.  ..read the full article

Disney Online has announced that the Open Beta for The World of Cars Online, the MMO based on their popular multimedia franchise, Cars, has hit open beta status and is waiting for you to start the engine. In the open beta, players will be able to race against each other, explore the world, play games, make new friends and.. earn coins. Detailed information is available below.

WELCOME TO OPEN BETA!

Hey all! Sparks here!

Guess what I am? I’m TOTALLY PSYCHED! ..read the full article