Last week, Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) released the groundbreaking MMOFPS PlanetSide 2, kicking off an epic 3-faction war on Auraxis. Today, in an all-new gameplay video highlighting the game’s massive size, epic battles and enormous continents, SOE asks gamers one simple question, "Can your FPS do this?" http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=7jZ30WSGFWY Publishers: Sony Online Entertainment Platforms: PC
The war is inevitable. Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced the availability of its award-winning, highly anticipated massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS) PlanetSide 2 in North America and Europe. Players must enlist in one of three Empires — Terran Republic, New Conglomerate or Vanu Sovereignty — to fight in an epic war for control of the planet of Auraxis. An unparalleled gaming experience, players engage in extreme aerial, ground, vehicular and hand-to-hand battles alongside and against thousands of players in massive environments. "PlanetSide 2 sets the new standard for shooters," said John Smedley, President of Sony Online Entertainment. … Continue reading Sony Launches Planetside 2 Free To Play MMO
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online (MMO) games, has joined forces with Wikia, the collaborative media company, home to some of the largest fan communities on the Web, to launch the first-ever ‘Wikia Official Community’ for the highly-anticipated MMO first-person-shooter (FPS) PlanetSide 2. Under the new partnership, SOE and Wikia will collaborate with the player base through official Wikia communities to empower players to help each other succeed in games, and offer them another direct line of communication and support to SOE’s Community and Development teams. PlanetSide 2 players and Wikia users will … Continue reading Sony And Wikia Team Up For PlanetSide 2
Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced Player Studio, a new program that offers players the opportunity to create in-game items that can be sold in the marketplace of their favorite participating online game. The company also announced two new expansions to its long-running, landmark EverQuest franchise with EverQuest: Rain of Fear and EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity. SOE’s Player Studio invites players to download sample geometry for actual in-game objects and through the use of third party art tools, learn how to develop, design and personalize items of their own. Players will be encouraged to name and create a … Continue reading EverQuest And EverQuest II Expanding
Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) released the third episode of their ‘PlanetSide 2 Command Center’ video series. In this latest episode, Creative Director Matt Higby and Senior Art Director Tramell Isaac discuss the making of the stunning "Death is No Excuse" CGI trailer, dish on experiencing ChinaJoy, and give an update on the External Beta. Additionally, this episode features special guests PlanetSide 2 UI/System Designer Jon Weathers and TotalBiscuit, the variety gaming commentator extraordinaire. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=jcnd5preuvA Publishers: Sony Online Entertainment Platforms: PC
Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced that Vanguard Saga of Heroes, the fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), is now officially free-to-play worldwide. Players can join guilds, level up, battle creatures and explore the vibrant world of Telon for free on PC systems. Vanguard Saga of Heroes’ transition to a free-to-play model marks the beginning of the game’s exciting new direction, including entirely new game enhancements, regular updates and brand new entertaining content. "SOE recognized the successful evolution of free-to-play online gaming early on and we were one of the first publishers to truly embrace the business model," … Continue reading Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Goes Free To Play
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that Bullet Run has completed open beta testing and is now officially live for the PC. Developed by ACONY Games, Bullet Run is a new free-to-play first-person shooter (FPS) that brings together the elements of the FPS genre with unique levels of immersion and character progression; AAA gunplay coupled with action-oriented twitch gameplay and special in-game abilities provides players with a more in-depth tactical gaming experience. "We are excited to finally bring this highly-anticipated game to our players," said Christopher Sturr, executive director of business development and corporate strategy, Sony Online Entertainment. "Bullet … Continue reading SOE’s Free Bullet Run Fires Up
Gather your ground assault troops and combat vehicles to drill through the defense and capture what’s rightfully yours. Can your empire defend against an endless wave of rebels? Can your forces penetrate the line of duty bound soldiers? Soldiers are moving out and the Terran Republic is on the attack. Sony Online Entertainment today released the latest PlanetSide 2 gameplay footage showcasing the glorious battles to come in the highly anticipated MMOFPS. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=1HNlModij9A Publishers: Sony Online Entertainment Platforms: PC
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that it will be challenging gamers to battle to the death in Bullet Run, the online game company’s upcoming new free-to-play first-person shooter (FPS). Developed by ACONY Games and available later this summer for the PC, Bullet Run is a team-based multiplayer game that puts players in the ultimate reality TV game show, where contestants showcase their deadly talents in the name of fame. "While our games portfolio continues to grow across many different genres of online gaming, the addition of Bullet Run brings an entirely new level of entertainment to the gameplay … Continue reading Sony Online Entertainment Announces Their First Shooter
The fun and celebration continues in Free Realms as Sony Online Entertainment’s (SOE) family-friendly, free-to-play online game turns three years old. To celebrate its third birthday, Free Realms is inviting players across the PC, Macintosh and PlayStationNetwork to an array of exciting in-game activities including a number of birthday story quests, daily birthday rewards, and an epic in-game world event featuring the return of one of Sacred Grove’s favorite villains, Cakenstein. Through a truly customizable gameplay experience, Free Realms allows players in an online world to do whatever they want, whenever they want. Players can customize their own virtual home, … Continue reading Free Realms Turns Three