Sony Online Entertainment Expo Tickets On Sale

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) recently announced that tickets are now available for its annual community fan event, SOE Live, which will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on August 1 – August 4, 2013. "At SOE Live 2013 we are planning exciting announcements, panels, and special activities for every game in our portfolio, meaning that there are multiple reasons for our entire community to join us in Las Vegas and represent their favorite SOE games," said Linda Carlson, Director of Community Relations, Sony Online Entertainment. "Players will be able to meet their favorite developers, … Continue reading Sony Online Entertainment Expo Tickets On Sale

Everquest II Gets Update

The voyage through Velious continues as Sony Online Entertainment today launched the Scars of the Awakened game update for EverQuest II. In Scars of the Awakened, players must investigate how to prevent the Age’s End Prophecy from being fulfilled. As part of this journey, players will rally under the New Combine army banner as they enter the magnificent region of Cobalt Scar, ultimately crossing paths with its foreboding Awakened Legion and unraveling the dark secrets of Siren’s Grotto. Publishers: Sony Online Entertainment Platforms: PC

DC Universe Launches New DLC

Sony Online Entertainment announced the next chapter in the DC Universe Online (DCUO) story – Origin Crisis. DCUO’s seventh downloadable content (DLC) pack will offer new high-level multiplayer and solo adventures, and send players battling through time and alternate realities with Batman or Lex Luthor as they attempt to save or alter the origins of important Heroes and Villains. Origin Crisis will also introduce DCUO’s newest power set — Quantum! The new DLC will be available in May for download on the PC and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. "It is really interesting to explore ‘what if’ scenarios, and we … Continue reading DC Universe Launches New DLC

The Music Of Planetside 2

On Auraxis the roar of a Sunderer, the crackle of bullets, the explosion of a Galaxy, the cries of fear from enemy factions — the glorious sounds of battle — are music to every soldier’s ear. Today, Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) released the first episode in their newest series "Behind the Battle Lines," exploring the integral role music plays in the PlanetSide 2 experience. In this all-new video, SOE Audio Director Rodney Gates, Composer Jeff Broadbent and Producer / Orchestrator Assaf Rinde take viewers back to the beginning for a look at the first recording session for PlanetSide 2. The … Continue reading The Music Of Planetside 2

Wizardry Online, Hardcore RPG MMO Launches

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that Wizardry Online, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) rebirth of the classic fantasy franchise, is now available for PC players in North America and Europe. This free-to-play game offers new players and franchise veterans a fully re-imagined Wizardry game that stays true to the franchise’s trademark features: hardcore gameplay, intense difficulty, party-based combat and permadeath — where when you’re dead… you stay dead! "Wizardry Online is the most hardcore fantasy MMORPG ever created," said Todd Carson, Senior Producer, Sony Online Entertainment. "The difficulty level is insane and delivers a challenging, immersive … Continue reading Wizardry Online, Hardcore RPG MMO Launches

Wizardry Online Dragoon Ruins Exploration

In anticipation of the January 30 launch of Wizardry Online, Sony Online Entertainment has released exclusive footage and screens from the game’s latest dungeon, the Underground Dragoon Ruins. Even the most seasoned adventurer will need to be on guard as players are introduced to this high-level dungeon filled with the dangerous traps of the lost Dragoons. These new screenshots and video showcase the dungeon’s bosses, traps and monsters for players who successfully completed their earlier challenges. Underground Dragoon Ruins Lore Deep below the Old Sewers, a way has been opened to an ancient site used by the Dragoons. The survey … Continue reading Wizardry Online Dragoon Ruins Exploration

Planetside 2 Planning Huge National Battle

Save the date! On January 25th, Sony Online Entertainment will host the first Ultimate PlanetSide 2 Empire Showdown in Los Angeles. Gearing up for this event, SOE has released an all-new video introducing the fearless leaders looking to take their troops to victory. They are the popular YouTube personalities, TotalBiscuit (Terran Republic), SeaNanners (New Conglomerate) and Tobuscus (Vanu Sovereignty). Publishers: Sony Online Entertainment Platforms: PC

EverQuest: Rain of Fear Released

Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today released the 19th expansion for the groundbreaking massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), EverQuest: Rain of Fear. Continuing the storyline from House of Thule and Veil of Alaris, players have released the stolen power of Fear. This power is returning to Norrath, falling from the sky in the form of crystalline shards. Who will gain control of the essence of fear and bring balance across Norrath? It’s up to the players as they travel across the world to gather these shards, battle new and familiar foes and reclaim the power of fear. The new … Continue reading EverQuest: Rain of Fear Released

EverQuest Shard’s Landing Expansion Tour

The EverQuest team has released a new video including commentary from lead designer Adam Bell, lead artist Kevin Lydy and various other team members. The video provides a sneak peek of multiple new areas of the expansion such as: Shard’s Landing, Evantil (the Vile Oak), the Breeding Ground, Grelleth’s Palace (Chateau of Filth), Valley of King Xorbb and Chapterhouse of the Fallen. Players will also be introduced to characters including revamped dragons and mantraps. EverQuest is currently in its 14th year of continuous development. The story that started with House of Thule and the death of Cazic-Thule, takes on a … Continue reading EverQuest Shard’s Landing Expansion Tour