Sony Online Entertainment trademark covers role-playing games, potentially related to German historical literacy movement. Full Story

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Sony Online Entertainment opens up applications for gamers to test-drive its upcoming massively multiplayer online shooter. Full Story

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Q&A: Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley talks about seminal MMORPG's future in wake of Hall of Fame induction and freemium games on consoles, confirms Vita support. Full Story

SOE extends deal with award-winning comics writer to craft backstory for sci-fi shooter MMOG; Web-based fiction series inbound. Full Story

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SOE president John Smedley indicates online shooter will have League of Legends-style microtransaction-based business model; beta may begin this year. Full Story

SOE dates trio of PSN titles, with Overkill's shooter joined by Rochard on September 27, Sideway: New York on October 11. Full Story

Preorder bonuses offered for downloadable slate of four games including Street Fighter III Third Strike Online, BloodRayne Betrayal; gamers who get all four to receive Payday: The Heist for free. Full Story

Japanese game company expands its Pub Fund program with new three-year deal aimed at bulking up PSN lineup. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment officially takes the wraps off of PlanetSide 2, its massively multiplayer online first-person shooter sequel. Full Story

MMOGs remain dark as publisher "will only restore operations when we believe that the network is secure"; DC Universe make good detailed. Full Story

Sony's MMORPG arm discovers "issue that warrants enough concern" to shut down its PC service temporarily; update due later today. Full Story

DC Universe Online developer shuttering Seattle, Denver, and Tucson studios, refocusing on new PlanetSide and Everquest MMOGs. Full Story

Sony says superhero MMO will be available as a $60 digital download via virtual marketplace in the near future; firm release date not offered. Full Story

President of Sony Online Entertainment announces superhero MMORPG is an instant hit; tops the Steam software sales leaderboards; PS3 sales not announced. Full Story

SOE and Warner Bros. superhero-infused MMORPG takes to the streets alongside Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Prinny 2, and Ghost Trick. Full Story

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Riot Games wins five categories including Best New Online Game and Audience Award; Ultima Online receives first spot in the Hall of Fame; MUD creator Dr. Richard Bartle honored. Full Story

Release schedule ramps up in a big way with Bungie's final installment in sci-fi shooter series, motion-sensing PS3 add-on, Professor Layton, Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, and much more. Full Story

Square Enix's gritty crime sequel leads retail pack next to action role-playing PSP game Ys Seven. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment offering a completely separate "Extended" free version of MMORPG; will operate parallel paid iteration; beta start date scheduled for around August 17. Full Story

Voice actors bring the Joker, Batman to life in Sony Online Entertainment's upcoming superhero MMORPG; additional voice actors include Adam Baldwin, Gina Torres, James Marsters, and Michelle Forbes. Full Story

Everquest publisher cuts headcount by 35 following resource realignment; unclear which departments were hit. Full Story

Ministry of Culture issues new regulations prohibiting "unwholesome" content, requiring online players to register with their real names. Full Story

Warner Bros. announces Champions of Norrath developer Snowblind is working on War in the North, due out in 2011 for PC, PS3, Xbox 360. Full Story

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Naughty Dog's acclaimed action adventure scores seven nods; fellow GOTY hopefuls include Dragon Age, Assassin's Creed II, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Demon's Souls. Full Story

John Smedley indicates new installment in long-running MMOFPS will feature "massive battles on a scale no other FPS will touch." Full Story

Following settlement with Microsoft, Palktalk Holdings files complaint against makers of PS3, WOW, COD, Guild Wars, LOTRO, and Runescape. Full Story

GDC Austin 2009: John Smedley explains how SOE's brave new MMO world--for kids!--has cracked the massively multiplayer gender barrier. Full Story

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Naughty Dog's PS3-exclusive sequel wins Best of Show, 5TH Cell's DS puzzler honored for Best Original Game by industry media collaboration. Full Story

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The New Teen Titans, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Batman, and Superman scribe will help pen scenarios for Sony Online Entertainment's forthcoming superhero MMO game. Full Story

Second expansion to Blizzard's 11-million-strong MMOG tops US desktop sales, followed by Call of Duty, Spore, Fallout 3. Full Story

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President of Sony's online arm affirms that company is done with PC exclusivity; hints at new EverQuest. Full Story

PlayStation Network weekly update introduces Amusement Park add-on for sadistic sandbox offering, gameshow adaptation, and demos for FIFA, GH: Aerosmith. Full Story

Nearly decade-old MMOG scores 15th expansion with Seeds of Destruction on October 21; EverQuest II goes on The Shadow Odyssey beginning November 18. Full Story

Sony's press conference sees SCEA president Jack Tretton reveal Resistance for PSP and MAG, an all-new massive action game from Zipper Interactive; PS3 video store launching tonight; full video inside. Full Story

Formerly semi-independent MMOG specialist now officially part of Sony Computer Entertainment; Sony Pictures exec departs. Full Story

Headliners take the field alongside Sony and Take-Two's baseball offerings, PC Warhammer 40K: Soulstorm, and downloadables Rocketmen for PSN, XBLA, Super Turrican for Wii VC. Full Story

Microsoft Games Studios head Shane Kim confirms the ambitious Cryptic-developed 360-Vista massively multiplayer superhero game "has been discontinued." Full Story

Last significant week of game releases sees headliners joined by Rock Band on the PS2; Sensible World of Soccer, Tempest storm XBL. Full Story

Two of the biggest games of the year come down under. Full Story

Two downloadable games and five demos headline Sony's weekly online store update. Full Story

The PlayStation 3 maker's online division believes that microtransactions and other models are the future of MMOs, not subscriptions. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment and Virgin Comics team up to bring series based on Indian mythological lore to online gaming. Full Story

It's a three-way free-for-all this weekend, as a trio of top PC game publishers hold simultaneous fan events in Anaheim, Dallas, and Vegas. Full Story

Months after it was revealed at D.I.C.E., the online spy MMOG finally has an official title. Full Story

Nintendo promises daily updates to fighter site, Warcraft dev makes a wish come true, Star Wars MMOG gets a new chapter, Bethesda reveals more postapocalyptic concept art. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment announces High Stakes on the Vegas Strip PS3 poker game, Kung Fu Hustle online fighting game, EverQuest II: Rise of Kunark expansion. Full Story

Holdover sales help publisher trim January-March losses to $19.8 million; Stranglehold "expected in August," BlackSite: Area 51 demo coming. Full Story

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Lineage, EverQuest 2 get updated with new areas, dungeons, maps, monsters; Dark Age of Camelot patched, gets Web site for upcoming campaign. Full Story

Midway's arcade brawler to be available for download from Sony's PlayStation with a $4.99 asking price. Full Story

Strong week of releases across all platforms highlighted by 360's Crackdown, PS3's VF5, Wii's Sonic, PC's Supreme Commander. Full Story

Nintendo's new accessory bundle and PlayStation Portable offerings take center stage on the new-release shelves this week. Full Story

Eidos' WWII RTS Battlestations: Midway hits PCs, 360s, Sonic rolls onto PS3, and FUUUUZION FRENNNNNZY! Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment reveals new expansion for long-running MMORPG; The Buried Sea flows in February 13. Full Story

Mortal Kombat II, Gauntlet II headline list of multiplayer retro titles to be digitally distributed starting soon. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment to bring remixed, high-def version of PSP racing hybrid to the next-gen console for $9.99. Full Story

Sega's Medieval II: Total War enters the retail fray, slaying all comers except for Electronic Arts' Sims 2: Pets. Full Story

Arcade-style shooter for PSP undergoes name change, will now be called Cash Guns Chaos. Full Story

[UPDATE] Three first-party, 18 third-party games will go on sale for Sony's next-gen console by year's end. Full Story

Sony's online store lists seven games for next-gen console at just under $60, including one first-party title. Full Story

[UPDATE] Media giant is working on a version of its recently acquired PC utility for the new console--but Sony now claims the service will be limited to a single SOE game. Full Story

Original MMO game, three expansions, bonus DVD land in stores this November for $29.99; extra content includes exclusive in-game item. Full Story

Massive Magazine will include try-before-you-buy versions of several Sony MMOs, including EverQuest II and Star Wars Galaxies. Full Story

Chapter 1: The Correllian Captives headed to LucasArts and SOE Star Wars-themed MMOG. Full Story

Quartet of PSP games command midfielders, Field Commanders, homicidal monster hunters, suicidal critters; Jaws finally breaks surface. Full Story

Software giant buys into the in-game advertising market; new subsidiary to continue working with Sony Online Entertainment. Full Story

Wall Street Journal says software giant picking up major player in emerging in-game advertising market. Full Story

Company announces availability of first physics processor, lists upcoming games lined up to use it. Full Story

[UPDATE] Revered developers, titillating game characters, and enduring games join second class of inductees into industry-honoring attraction. Full Story

This week sees the release of the latest Xbox 360 offering, the return of Solid Snake, a quintet of PSP games, and CSI in 3D on PC. Full Story

Prophecy of Ro comes to pass for Sony Online's original MMOG, keys to the Kingdom of Sky on sale for its sequel. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment's second action RPG for the PSP marches into factory, due in stores March 14. Full Story

Prophecy of Ro is venerable MMORPG's 11th add-on; its sequel gets Kingdom of Sky expansions--and player-vs.-player combat. Full Story

Deluxe pack will include original MMORPG, 10 expansions for measly 20-spot. Adventuring begins January 11. Full Story

Walk of Game picks '06 inductees; joining Meier and Carmack are Lara Croft, Starcraft, Final Fantasy, and EverQuest. Full Story

LucasArts and Sony Online offer money back for players who bought the latest expansion before sweeping game changes were announced. Full Story

The massively multiplayer game will see changes intended to evoke the Star Wars motion pictures; update due later this month. Full Story

EA Japan to discontinue service of the LucasArts game; problematic sci-fi MMORPG to continue in US, Europe. Full Story

New adventure for the PSP set to embark Q1 2006; game follows shape-shifters battling an evil warlord. Full Story

As awareness grows that virtual goods in online games can be traded for real-world cash, phishers are eyeing the assets. Full Story

This week: Nintendo's next-gen TGS debut, the Revolution's tilt resistance, and Untold Legends 3? Full Story

Rage of the Wookiees, Bothans, Jedi convinces SOE to scrap changes designed to lessen experience from group kills. Full Story

SOE joins Massive, Inc.'s network; billboard ads to appear this month. Full Story

Sony's EverQuest II online auction house goes live; secure site allows for MMORPG gamers to buy and sell items, characters, and currency from other gamers. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment releases the Splitpaw Saga, the latest online update for its popular MMORPG. Full Story

Final Fantasy XII and other anticipated games from the publisher will be playable at July's Square Enix Party in Japan. Full Story

With the value of the US dollar plummeting on real world exchanges, secondary markets that thrive on virtual bucks crank up the volume. Time to invest in a little gold? Full Story

Model search begins for flesh and blood look-alike for EverQuest II poster girl Antonia; winner will be named in Vegas pageant. Full Story

Station Exchange will let EverQuest II players sell characters, artifacts, and gold for real-world cash. Full Story

The PSP's first RPG, Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, has gone gold and will be available for the handheld's launch March 24. Full Story

Five new subterranean areas debut in The Bloodline Chronicles; digital download will be available for $4.99 next month. Full Story

Latest expansion to original EverQuest hits stores; add-on features new zones, creatures, interactive world map. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment ships the PlayStation 2-exclusive sequel to Champions of Norrath. Full Story

Single-SKU $249 "Value Pack" to include 32MB Memory Stick Duo; 24 games confirmed for launch, including Need for Speed Rivals, Metal Gear Acid, and Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix. Full Story

Two new Asheron's Call expansions will be first products from Station Publishing; new EverQuest expansion pack is due in March--with more to follow. Full Story

New "adventure pack" update model will attempt to deliver a personal story for players at a low price. Full Story

North American retailers first to receive Sony's PC MMORPG; Standard and Collector's Editions should start arriving in stores tomorrow. Full Story

Station Players, which is set to launch alongside EverQuest II, will allow Sony's online MMO customers to meet and greet online. Full Story

Bundle pack collects original PlanetSide, two expansion packs at the value price of $19.99. Full Story

SOE brings the erstwhile Saruman and Rollergirl on board its upcoming MMORPG. Full Story

Germanic and Gallic-language betas of MMORPG sequel join expanding European and North American programs. Full Story

This week: The mass exodus from Star Wars: Galaxies and dual GoldenEye DS rumors. Full Story

Original massively multiplayer role-playing game and all seven expansion packs now available in one box. Full Story

[UPDATE] SOE claims that PlanetSide, rather than Joint Operations, should hold the world record for the number of simultaneous players in a first-person shooter. Full Story

Gaming Open Market closes all currency exchanges but one; files claims with PayPal and the FBI. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment's new EverQuest II trailer will be shown in movie theaters throughout the US. Full Story

Sigil's upcoming MMORPG from EverQuest will be the first game developed on Microsoft's unified platform. Full Story

SOE announces that the EverQuest-inspired console action RPG's sequel will arrive in Q1 2005. First screens inside. Full Story

The game's senior producer gives us the inside scoop on the days leading up to beta. Full Story

LucasArts readies expansion pack to its year-old online world. Producer Haden Blackman reveals what went into the new title. Full Story

Microsoft Game Studios and Sigil Games Online announce that they're working on a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Full Story

LucasArts confirms that the first Star Wars Galaxies Fan Fest will be held at the Hilton Anaheim in June. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment announces the North American release of its PS2-exclusive fantasy action role-playing game. Full Story

Ubisoft announces that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Sony Online Entertainment to publish its latest EverQuest expansion pack in Europe. New screens inside. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment announces that Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest has gone gold and will arrive in stores next month. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment announces that Champions of Norrath will support voice chat during online play. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment announces plans to release a new expansion pack for EverQuest in February 2004. First screens inside. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment announces that its fantasy real-time strategy game has gone gold and will make its December 1 release date. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment announces the North American release of its massively multiplayer online role-playing expansion pack for the PS2. Full Story

Player cities and creature mounts now featured in Sony Online Entertainment's Star Wars Galaxies universe. Full Story

Ubisoft announces that it will publish Sony Online Entertainment's PlanetSide expansion pack in Europe this November. Full Story

15,000 testers to try out limited test of Everquest-inspired real-time strategy game. Full Story

Massively-multiplayer sci-fi shooter adds new battle-coordination feature. Full Story

The Dawn Brotherhood is the final side in the multiplayer RTS's three-way conflict. Full Story

Auction system for EverQuest Online Adventures goes live. Hoarding dwarves rejoice. Full Story

Activision announces that Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided will launch in the UK at the end of October and in the rest of Europe in November. Full Story

SOE's latest expansion offers a dungeon crawl, free in-box gift, and a magical in-game item. Full Story

LucasArts' online RPG, set in the Star Wars universe, reaches the 275,000 mark in its first two months. Full Story

Sony Online's latest EverQuest compilation includes the original game, plus the five current expansion packs. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment opens the beta for standalone expansion of its console MMORPG. Full Story

Starting this Thursday, GameSpot Complete members can sign up for a chance to win one of 50 spots in the upcoming beta test for Sony Online's real-time strategy game. Full Story

Sony Online reveals plans for upcoming changes to its sci-fi online action game. Full Story

GameSpot Complete members can now sign up to win one of 500 slots in Sony Online's beta test for the PS2 EverQuest expansion. Full Story

Starting next Thursday, GameSpot Complete members will be able to sign up to win one of 500 slots for Sony Online's beta test for the PS2 EverQuest expansion. Full Story

Changes to European Union tax laws are now in effect that will add a 17.5 percent sales tax to downloadable games and online gaming services. Full Story

LucasArts' online RPG reaches store shelves, but the servers aren't ready to let players subscribe. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment releases the Isle of Dread. Full Story

LucasArts reveals that its Star Wars online RPG will ship on June 26. Full Story

The next add-on for Sony Online's popular online RPG will take players deep into new, personalized dungeons. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment is now accepting applications for the beta test of its upcoming EverQuest-inspired real-time strategy game. Full Story

Rise of Nations and PlanetSide make their debut on NPD's latest top-10 chart. Full Story

Sony Pictures releases an action adventure game inspired by the upcoming Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Full Story

Next week, the publisher will start offering a unified monthly pricing option of $21.99 that will give players access to games published directly by Sony Online. Full Story

EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontier will feature new items and a new playable race. Full Story

Sony announces that its upcoming massively multiplayer shooter will ship to North American retail outlets on May 20. Full Story

Sony Online Entertainment announces that it's working on an EverQuest-inspired real-time strategy game. Full Story

A quick visit to the EverQuest Web site reveals a new look at the upcoming game. Full Story

Look inside to see if you're one of the 500 lucky GameSpot Complete members to win a slot in the PlanetSide beta test. Full Story

500 GameSpot Complete members will win a chance to participate in the open beta test of Sony Online's upcoming massively multiplayer shooter. Full Story

Star Wars Galaxies' producer reveals the collectible items that will be included in the special edition version of LucasArts' online RPG. Full Story

Ubi Soft and Sony Online Entertainment to launch localized versions and European service for EverQuest in November. Full Story

EA's World War II shooter climbs to second place behind Counter-Strike in iGames' latest list of most popular multiplayer games. Full Story

Even though Galaxies is still more than a year away, the company has already announced an expansion pack that will give players the ability to travel and do battle in space. Full Story

Sony Online releases a new group of screenshots from its upcoming massively multiplayer action game. Full Story

Sony's first massively multiplayer game, EverQuest, has players renaming it NeverQuest, as networking problems plague service. Full Story