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Jade Empire: Way of the Closed Fist

A new editorial on GameSpy takes a look at the differences between the two opposing forces in Jade Empire and introduces us to the Way of the Closed Fist. Here’s a snip about the Lotus Assassins: While their role is…

EverQuest II Pre-Release Promotional Video

The guys at IGN’s EverQuest II Vault have posted up a new pre-release promotional video for Sony’s MMORPG sequel. The five-minute video is called “Norrath Anew”, has an original score by Edyn, and was directed by Aladora of Shared Dream…

D&D Online: On the Campaign Trail

Turbine’s official Dungeons & Dragons Online website has been updated with a new editorial entitled “On the Campaign Trail”, in which the author talks about the team’s plans to integrate the tabletop setting into the game. Here’s a bit to…

Star Wars Galaxies Loot Revamp

Sony has announced that they are working on several enhancements to the loot system in Star Wars Galaxies. Sounds like a good deal for everyone, as long as they take crafting into consideration. Here’s a snip about that very topic:…

Leonard Boyarsky Talks Vampire: Bloodlines

GameZone Online has posted up an informative article for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, in which Troika’s Leonard Boyarsky talks extensively about the upcoming RPG. A snippet: (The way it is built it is a true role-play,) Leonard said. (For…

Guild Wars World Preview Event a Huge Success

The full press release: Guild Wars World Preview Event a Huge Success More than 400,000 people play in free global event;Beta period kicks off with first Beta Weekend Event starting Saturday BELLEVUE, Wash., November 4, 2004 The results are in…

Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs Interview

WorthPlaying has published a Q&A with Mythic’s Matt Firor, in which they quiz the executive producer about the upcoming Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs expansion. Check it out: Q: How much will I be able to customize my character, and…

World of Warcraft Release Date Announced

The full press release: BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT® ANNOUNCES WORLD OF WARCRAFT® “STREET DATE” – NOVEMBER 23, 2004 Highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game to release simultaneously in multiple regions for the holiday season IRVINE, Calif. – November 4, 2004 – Blizzard…

Guild Wars Previews

A handful of new previews for ArenaNet’s Guild Wars have hit the web, all based on the game’s recent World Preview Event. The first is over at GameZone Online: Unlike traditional RPGs, Guild Wars focuses on strategy rather than putting…

Dungeon Siege II Interview

GameSpot has conducted an interview with several of the developers working on Dungeon Siege II, including lead designer Kevin Lambert, designer Daniel Achterman, and more. An excerpt to follow: Q: We’ve heard that the interface will be streamlined in a…