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Perfect Ten: All of the MMORPG expansions from 2003
The year 2003 was a significant year for MMORPGs, with ten major expansions released across various titles. This article revisits these expansions, including Ultima Online: Age of Shadows, EverQuest: The Legacy of Ykesha, Final Fantasy XI: Rise of the Zilart, and EVE Online: Castor, detailing their key features and impact on the genre.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 572: A punch to Elder Scrolls Online’s gut
The Massively OP Podcast episode 572 discusses significant layoffs at ZeniMax Studios impacting The Elder Scrolls Online. Other topics include EverQuest Legends' paid beta, Aion 2's business model, Tencent's acquisition of the PlanetSide IP, and Fiesta Online's upcoming console release.
MMO Week in Review: 213
Microsoft's significant layoffs have heavily impacted the Elder Scrolls Online live team, reducing its size to that of 2015-2018. This week also saw Warframe's TennoCon, Aion 2 previewing its monetization, Tencent acquiring the PlanetSide franchise, Star Trek Online launching Undiscovered, and Gamigo porting Fiesta Online to consoles.
Tencent is apparently the latest owner of the PlanetSide IP, according to new copyright filing
Tencent America has reportedly acquired the intellectual property rights for the PlanetSide franchise, including PlanetSide, PlanetSide 2, and PlanetSide Arena. This follows a previous sale from Daybreak Game Company to Bay Tree Tower Ltd approximately two and a half years ago. The future plans for the franchise under Tencent's ownership remain unclear, with fans expressing mixed anticipation and concern.
EG7 reveals Ravenwake, a new Canadian studio to support Daybreak’s MMORPGs
Enad Global 7 has announced the formation of Ravenwake Games, a new Vancouver-based studio that will support Daybreak Game Company's MMORPG titles. The studio aims to leverage Canada's talent pool, with open positions supporting games like EverQuest, DC Universe Online, and Magic: The Gathering Online. This move follows Daybreak's recent acquisitions and funding efforts.
PlanetSide 2 celebrates 23 years of the PlanetSide franchise
PlanetSide 2 is celebrating the 23rd anniversary of the PlanetSide franchise with a double XP event running from May 22nd to May 25th. The game has also received new purchasable items, including a rocket rifle and Justicar armor set. The original PlanetSide launched in May 2003 and went offline in 2016, with its sequel continuing the series under Daybreak Game Company.