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Guild Wars Q&A

GameSpot has conducted an interview with ArenaNet’s Jeff Strain, in which the Guild Wars producer discusses the upcoming MMORPG. Here’s a taste: Q: And how is the game being adjusted to accommodate players of different skill levels and play schedules?…

No Multiplayer in Vampire: Bloodlines

According to HomeLan Fed, the newest issue of PC Gamer reports that there will be no multiplayer mode in Troika’s Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. Pretty disappointing news, if it pertains to the final release version.

Jade Empire Preview

GameSpy has whipped up a two-page preview of BioWare’s Jade Empire, based upon a demo of the Xbox RPG they were able to get their hands on. A snippet: Switching to the razor sharp ring weapons, Wu slashed and sliced…

NCsoft Releases Lineage II Collectors Edition

The full press release to follow: NCsoft Releases Lineage II Collectors Edition Popular player-versus-player game to include special DVD, 3-D Elf Figurine, game tools and updated maps NCsoft Corporation, the world’s leading developer and publisher of online computer games announced…

GB Feature: Leonard Boyarsky Interview

We’ve published a two-page interview with Troika’s Leonard Boyarsky, in which the developer talks to us about their unannounced post-apocalyptic RPG, the Fallout series, an Arcanum or Temple of Elemental Evil sequel, and much more. Check it out: GB: Do…

The Matrix Online FilePlanet Beta Giveaway

Warner Bros. has announced that they will be giving away 20,000 keys for The Matrix Online beta test to FilePlanet subscribers. Here are the full details from FilePlanet’s website: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Sega and FilePlanet are offering 20,000 authentication…

World of Warcraft Preview

GameArena has put together a brief preview of World of Warcraft, in which they focus primarily on the newly added Warlock class. Here’s a bit to get you started: Of all the classes I’ve played (and now I have managed…

LucasArts Dropping Sony From Star Wars Galaxies?

Although it is only a rumor at this point, MMGN is reporting that LucasArts is displeased with Sony’s development of Star Wars Galaxies and might be taking over the reigns after Jump to Lightspeed’s release. A snip from their newsbit:…

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Preview

Warcry has put together a preview of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, based upon their recent participation in the Vanguard Summit event. Check it out: There will be progressive combat skills that will require thinking on the part of the warrior,…

World of Warcraft Designer Diary

Blizzard’s Jeff Kaplan has written up a designer diary for WorldofWar.net that discusses the team’s plans for raid encounters in World of Warcraft. An excerpt to follow: We know that loot will always be the end goal of a raid.…