Doctor Who: Worlds in Time open preview begins
The newest digital adaptation of BBC's popular sci-fi series is an online multiplayer game called Doctor Who: Worlds in Time--and you'll be able to try it today in an "open preview."
READ MORE >Aion going free-to-play in Europe only
AionWhile struggling MMORPGs used to simply shut down when subscriber numbers dropped, the rise of the free-to-play model has seen many hold on to eek out a living. Add Aion to that list, as NCSoft announced today it'll switch in February 2012--but only i
READ MORE >DC Universe Online gets free holiday season-themed update
DC Universe Online has received one final update before the holiday season, available to all players regardless of their account type on PC and PS3.
READ MORE >"If I didn't have to wait like a whole day to download it (ultra slow download), and then an ..."
see all 3 commentsStar Trek Online 'Season Five' update detailed
The official name and full recap of upcoming content in Star Trek Online's 'Season Five' update has been revealed.
READ MORE >SOE: DC Universe daily revenue up '700 percent' since going free-to-play
Sony Online Entertainment boss John Smedley has claimed that, since switching to a free-to-play business mode, daily revenue for the MMO DC Universe Online has increased by 700 percent.
READ MORE >"Signed up for free account, played free account, deleted game. Terrible game MMO, the combat is ..."
see all 7 commentsMechWarrior Online to use CryEngine 3
Piranha Games' upcoming MechWarrior Online will use CryEngine 3.
READ MORE >"That was decision based. Cryengine has always had desctruction of anything you wanted and ..."
see all 15 commentsStar Trek Online going free-to-play in January
Star Trek Online will boldly go free-to-play on January 17, 2012, developer Cryptic has announced. "But which stardate is that?" you may ask. But I won't reply, because you didn't specify TNG, TOS, or 2009 reboot stardate format.
READ MORE >"if they die by Jan 16th, 2012 they'll have gotten their moneys worth"
see all 10 commentsMechWarrior Online concept art reveals evolution of 'Atlas'
MechWarrior Online developer Alex Iglesias discusses his work redesigning the classic mechs in the upcoming free-to-play title, and shows off concept art featuring the 'Atlas' mech.
READ MORE >"then again, this is all old news to me, as I read the interview and saw the picture right after ..."
see all 10 commentsDC Universe Online gains 120K players since F2P switch
Sony Online Entertainment recently transitioned its DC Universe Online MMO into a free-to-play game, and has been rewarded with 120,000 new players since the relaunch.
READ MORE >"Good luck actually getting in game. I played for 15 minutes last night and the servers went down ..."
see all 7 commentsLineage 2 going free-to-play later this year
NCSoft's grind-athon Lineage II is jumping on the free-to-play MMO bandwagon "later this year," switching alongside the launch of the 'Goddess of Destruction' free expansion.
READ MORE >"waiting for rift f2p... Iv always wanted to try that one but am not going to pay for it."
see all 4 commentsMechWarrior reboot goes free-to-play, PC only
After two years of radio silence since first revealing a MechWarrior reboot was in the works, developer Piranha Games has revealed that the game will be a PC-exclusive title sporting a free-to-play business model.
READ MORE >"What if you could play in your heavy or light assault, but it wasn't decked to the nine's? Shall ..."
see all 62 commentsDC Universe Online to go free-to-play on November 1
Today, during the DC Universe Online developer "live-cast," Sony Online Entertainment revealed that its super-powered MMO will go free-to-play on November 1.
READ MORE >"Released in January. They went from 26 to four servers a month or two ago."
see all 12 commentsFirefall 'Dreadnaught' battleframe revealed
Firefall has finally had its fifth battleframe revealed. The 'Dreadnaught' is an extension of the 'assault' class, but focuses on heavy weaponry and damage absorption.
READ MORE >"Judging by the amount of comments here, it's something Shackers care about. Also, why is ..."
see all 67 commentsTransformers Universe MMO: first-look
Shacknews received an early look at the upcoming Transformers Universe MMO, before its forthcoming New York Comic Con presentation. These exclusive screens show off the "graphical style and direction" of the upcoming MMO.
READ MORE >"I like the art style. The look of the 'robot' is decent, BUT facially, I think it looks more ..."
see all 24 commentsGhost Recon Online video offers dev 'SitRep'
A video diary for Ghost Recon Online has been released, featuring the team behind the game explaining what makes it unique.
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"Nice to have an entire story without a single link? Just curious why that is?"
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