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BioWare has released yet another character progression video, this time for the Sith Inquisitor. BioWare recently confirmed that a massive 2 million fans have volunteered to take part in the beta tests for BioWare’s much-hyped MMO. “The game itself has a huge pre-existing fan base. We had about 2.4 million people register for the Star …

BioWare’s long-awaited MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic is out on December 20th (11 days, count ‘em), but those who pre-ordered the game were promised early access that was supposed to have started on December 15th. That plan has changed. Early access NOW begins on December 13th. Well, sort of. An update from BioWare on …

Rescued and revived MMO, APB Reloaded, has today launched via Valve’s Steam digital service. Still in it’s open beta phase, the free-to-play MMO can now be downloaded by anyone via Steam, benefitting from the auto updates and community features it provides. APB is an interesting MMO in that it’s set in a GTA-inspired modern city …

EA have announced that a whopping 2 million fans have volunteered to take part in the beta tests for BioWare’s much-hyped MMO. “The game itself has a huge pre-existing fan base. We had about 2.4 million people register for the Star Wars fan site, over 2 million of which volunteered to do [beta] testing for …

The full patch notes for World of Warcraft version 4.3 Hour of Twilight have gone up on Blizzard’s blog. The patch includes a whole host of tweaks, fixes and new additions such as new dungeons, raids and items. New features include the new Raid Finder which “allows players to quickly and easily form a pick-up …

The global launch the Star Wars MMO could trigger a mass-exodus of World of Warcraft subscribers, according to new analyst data. Lazard Capital Markets has downgraded Activision Blizzard’s stock from ‘buy’ to ‘neutral’ after a recent survey found that more than half of existing World of Warcraft subscribers have grown tired of the game. The …

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Bioware have announced that the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic beta test weekend is planned to kick off on Friday November 25th and close on Monday November 28th. That’s according to Stephen Reid, senior community manager for the game, who said on Twitter that everyone who signed up for testing will receive invites next …

Activision Blizzard shares fell 6.5 percent yesterday to close at $13.02 in New York, representing a drop since February 10th. The firm’s shares have gained 4.7 percent this year, according to Bloomberg, but they were hit by this week’s announcement that 800,000 World of Warcraft subscribers were lost in the three months ended September 30th. …

Bioware have released a fantastic new Star Wars: The Old Republic trailer that’ll have your heart pumping in excitement for the epic battles bound in the upcoming MMO. This one shows a massive battle on an Imperial prototype ship called the Voidstar.

Blizzard has released a new video showing off Shado-pan Monastery, one of the new locations being introduced in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria. As well as the new locations the latest expansion will include a new race, the Pandaren, and a new class in the form of Monks. Along with those goodies the level …

Errm, okay. Bioware today released a teaser Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector’s Edition “unboxing” video. Instead of getting some camera-shy developer to show off the goods, it’s put together this nicely-animated presentation of everything you’ll get in the box. The Collector’s Edition has been available to pre-order for some time now, priced in the …

Blizzard have announced a new deal for free access to Diablo 3. If you sign up for 12-months of World of Warcraft via the WoW season pass you will get Diablo 3 for free. You can still be billed monthly. Not only will you get instant, free access to Diablo 3, but you’ll also be …

BioWare has released the first in a series of ‘Choose your Side’ videos for Star Wars: The Old Republic that aim to help you make that all important decision. “From the moment that we announced the eight classes in Star Wars: The Old Republic fans have been pitting them against each other, arguing who would …

BioWare hasn’t ruled out the possibility of making a Mass Effect MMO once it finishes work on its current projects. Asked whether the studio might draw upon the Mass Effect universe for a new MMO, BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk told IndustryGamers: “You never know. I think once The Old Republic is done, we’ll take a …