We are excited to announce the launching of our latest Community site, L.A. Noire Precinct, that covers the newly released game by Rockstar. So please take a moment to drop by and see what is going on over at the Precinct. While there be sure to check out the L.A. Noire Wiki section for all your needs. There will also be extensive guides, screenshots and editorials. Check it out!
Need an answer to your gaming question? Good! Head on over and check out IGN Answers for all your gaming Q&A; needs. Ask a game related question and get an answer quick.
We are excited in announcing the launching of our latest site, Halo Ring, for the mega-series by Bungie. So please take a moment to drop by and see what is going on over at the Ring. While there be sure to check out the Halo Ring Wiki section for all your needs and maybe add a bit of your knowledge while you are there. There will also be extensive beta coverage with guides, screenshots and editorials. Time to suit up!
We are excited in announcing the launching of our latest site LittleBigPlanet Factory for the ultra-fun series by Sony. So please take a moment to drop by and see what is going on over at the Factory. While there, be sure to check out the LittleBigPlanet Wiki section for all your needs and maybe add a bit of your knowledge while you are there!
Sounds like you may even get a sneak peek at games such as The Agency this year, tasty! Check it out and scribble it into your list of things to do:
Save The Date! SOE Fan Faire Set For Aug. 5 – 8 In Las Vegas
3/04/2010 10:00 a.m.
Join us at Bally's Las Vegas for three days of fun and games at Fan Faire 2010 from August 5-8. If you have never been to an SOE Fan Faire before, this is the time to make the trek to Sin City! Fan Faire is a great place for gamers to mix, mingle and meet with some of the faces behind their favorite SOE titles.
Here are just some of the great activities we're planning:
Special announcements and sneak peaks of upcoming SOE titles
In-game tournaments and live, game-themed competitions and quests
Developer forums and roundtables
Cool giveaways and other fun items!
And, that's just the beginning! Check back for up-to-date information on registration, pricing and schedules. Tickets are expected to go on sale early this spring.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - FEBRUARY 16, 2010 (SOE Press Release) - Gamers worldwide can now log-in and immerse themselves in EverQuest II Sentinel's Fate, the latest expansion from the massively multiplayer online game by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE). Sentinel's Fate is the sixth expansion for the groundbreaking EverQuest II franchise. This all-in-one compilation pack will be available at select retail stores on February 16, 2010 for the suggested retail price of $39.99 USD plus applicable tax and via digital download at http://www.everquest2.com/ beginning February 23, 2010.
"Sentinel's Fate is the result of inspiration derived from both the original EverQuest franchise and suggestions made by our dedicated player community," said Alan Crosby, Producer, Sony Online Entertainment. "By honing in on what's important to our players, we have been able to refine the overall gameplay experience and ensure that there is something for everyone to enjoy in this expansion, new players and veterans alike."
EverQuest II Sentinel's Fate transports players into a universe of legend and lore where exploration is just the beginning. It includes many highly-detailed areas that are fondly remembered from the original EverQuest, as well as brand new areas to discover. Players can now explore the fabled lands of Odus, filled with epic quests, magnificent dungeons and limitless content provide the ultimate MMO experience for new players and seasoned veterans alike. Sentinel's Fate presents the next chapter of the EverQuest II legacy which has been written by the passion of players and fueled by the hunger for adventure. Retail customers will enjoy up to a 7-day head start of gameplay access before the digital release. Customers who purchase the Collector's Edition will receive an exclusive Armored Highland Stalker in-game mount with matching pewter figurine.
Finally, current EverQuest II subscribers with characters level 80-90 can now participate in the ultimate PvP with the complimentary addition of Battlegrounds. Battlegrounds allows players to engage in the most exciting and intense PvP battle against their friends or foes, regardless of server, and provide thrilling group-based, competitive matches in three all-new zones.
EverQuest II Sentinels Fate Features:
Level cap increase to 90 to achieve your character's greatest potential
Two expansive new overland zones to discover: The Sundered Frontier and Stonebrunt Highlands
12 new dungeons to battle through
400 new quests based on the legend of Odus
Five new Heritage Quests with valuable new loot
Over 2,000 new weapons, armor, and items to enjoy
All new alternate advancement abilities to expand your arsenal of powers
Hundreds of new dangerous and cunning creatures
EverQuest II Sentinel's Fate Standard Edition Retail Box Includes: (Available for purchase February 16, 2010)
Sentinel's Fate expansion pack, plus the entire award-winning content from five previously released expansion packs and three adventure packs
Players can explore up to 90 levels of breathtaking content in more than 300 expansive and dangerous environments both new and nostalgic
Experience the legend and lore of EQII through more than 8,000 quests with over 5,000 savage creatures
Forge your character's destiny by choosing from 19 unique player races and 24 distinct character classes
Customize your character with unique armor sets, exciting weapon advancements, fascinating mounts and collect thousands of items for your home or guild hall
Includes Legends of NorrathTM strategic online trading card game
EverQuest II Sentinel's Fate Collector's Edition Retail Box Includes: (Available for purchase February 16, 2010)
Up to a 7-day head start of gameplay access before the digital release
Exclusive Armored Highland Stalker in-game mount to accompany you through your Norrathian adventure
Collectible Armored Highland Stalker figurine
Coveted Guarding of the Reasoned in-game armor* to provide extra protection on your journey
EverCracked! The Phenomenon of EverQuest DVD Documentary
$10.00 Sentinel's Fate digital download discount coupon for Station Store
500 Station CashTM to spend on virtual items
Legends of NorrathTM The Fall of Erudin scenario
30-day subscription included for new accounts
EQII Sentinel's Fate Station Store Digital Download (Available for purchase February 23, 2010)
Coveted Guarding of the Learned armor* to provide extra protection on your journey
Legends of NorrathTM The Fall of Erudin scenario
500 Station CashTM to spend on virtual items
30-day subscription included for new accounts
EQII Sentinel's Fate Station Cash Purchase (Available for purchase February 23, 2010 through the EQII in-game Marketplace)
Coveted Guarding of the Learned armor* to provide extra protection on your journey
Legends of NorrathTM The Fall of Erudin scenario
500 Station CashTM to spend on virtual items
30-day subscription included for new accounts
*In-game item: Limit one (1) per character. Non-transferable. No cash value.
Erollisi Day, Norrath's celebration of love and passion returns to EverQuest II this year with plenty of activities for players looking for romance. This year the light-hearted holiday festival includes new themed quests including “Shot through the heart” and “What’s love got to do with it”, and the returning favorites, “Love Lines” and “Find ’em a Find, Catch ’em a Catch”. During this holiday players also have a chance of finding love notes or message candies when they kill mobs all across Norrath. This love loot is used in holiday tradeskill recipes and can be exchanged for Erollisi coin, the holiday currency that several Erollisi merchants require for purchase. Also, there are new themed items for crafting, new items for purchase from holiday merchants and more, all available through Tuesday Feb. 16.
On February 16, 2010 the long awaited introduction of battlegrounds is scheduled to arrive in EverQuest II as a complimentary addition for current EQII subscribers with characters level 80-90. Battlegrounds allow players to engage in the most exciting and intense PvP battle against their friends or foes, regardless of server, and provide thrilling group-based, competitive matches in three all-new zones. Participants can quickly join the nonstop action in three different types of matches, with up to 48 players total. On the Battlegrounds there is a role for all, no matter the class, each player can support or lead the group to victory and reap the rewards of the all-new Chaos armor sets!
Additionally, EverQuest II players who login between Feb. 16, 2010 and Feb. 18, 2010 receive the Warrior of Chaos statue!
IGN, GameSpy and TeamXbox have rallied the entertainment industry to aid Haiti in its time of need. Today, IGN is broadcasting a 12-hour webathon, beginning at 9am PST and ending at 9pm.
The people of Haiti need your help. You can donate directly to our chosen charity, Habitat for Humanity, or you can jump to the IGN for Haiti eBay page to bid on some amazing auction items. Some notable items include a Life-Size Replica Bayonetta Gun, signed BioShock 2 Splicer Mask, Half-Life Guitar, and over 250 other kick ass items. All proceeds from the auction go directly to Habitat for Humanity to aid the effort in rebuilding Haiti.
Over the course of the 12-hour webathon, IGN editors will be playing a non-stop series of online Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 matches. IGN employees have pledged money for each level earned during our play session. You can find and play with us online all day today. Just look for the "IGN Xbox" gamertag. Help us rack up levels!
I hope everyone had a fantastic New Year celebration! To kick off the new year I've made a quick little calendar for you. Enjoy and watch for a new one in Febuary:
We've just finished uploading (16) Sixteen new screenshots for you featuring the Sundered Frontier, an awe inspiring new zone which will be part of the Sentinel's Fate expansion.
Drop by the screenshot section to enjoy all of the eyecandy bestowed upon us.
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Dec. 16, 2009 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) fills players’ virtual stockings with holiday cheer this holiday season with in-game activities and festive events in its online video games. This December, EverQuest®, EverQuest® II and Free Realms players will enjoy celebrations filled with themed events, special quests and seasonal treats. Pirates of the Burning Sea™ will be celebrating Junkanoo, Wookiee Life Day returns to Star Wars Galaxies, and in Vanguard Saga of Heroes the annual Festival of Gloriann has arrived.
In-game events are as follows:
EverQuest®: The annual Frostfell event runs from Dec. 10, to Jan. 7 in EverQuest. In the Plane of Knowledge, the Frostfell celebrations have been spoiled by a state of thievery, and it is up to the players to save the celebration. Many families have been awakened by ruffians and monsters breaking into their homes and carrying off presents intended for the children of the Realm. Players are needed to help track down the monsters that committed these crimes and return the missing presents. Players should also visit the Marketplace to check out the all the new Frostfell items.
EverQuest® II: Frostfell, the Norrathian festival of kinship and giving, has returned to EverQuest II. Players can join in the celebration scheduled from Dec. 10, to Jan. 7. Gardy, the ex-giftgiving Frostfell elf, is offering a new quest. Santa Glug has several brand new gifts to give out to one and all. The merchants in the Frostfell Wonderland Village have new holiday goodies for purchase and tradeskillers can make several brand new items. Players should also be aware that this year, fruitcake really is the gift that keeps on giving! Hitting a friend with a throwable fruitcake will spawn one in their inventory for them to throw back.
Looking to find the hard details for one of the campaign quests in Aion? Or maybe you are seeking the lowdown on your level 50 Archon Tribunus's Sword? Look no further than IGN's Aion Tower website for all your game database needs. The site has just launched a super extensive game database for the MMO title, Aion.
Saying it's extensive might be an understatement. The site goes beyond listing everything you can find in the game. These include: items, recipes, quests, zones, NPCs, skills, maps, and everything else. It goes beyond that by providing 3D viewers, Grind Planer, Stigma Planner, Item comparisons, browser plugins, and so much more. This database is impressive.
We are extremely thrilled to announce the launching of our latest site, Dragonica Online World, for the THQIce's F2P MMO title "Dragonica Online". So take a moment to drop by and see what is going on with the game and its community. While there, be sure to check out the Dragonica Wiki, dig up that elusive bit of info or leave your own tips for other players!
IGN recently published the next two videos in their amazing series known as EverCracked! If you are a fan of the game or just wondering what went on behind the scenes, this is a must check out series.
IGN just published the first video in a series known as EverCracked! This documentary, hosted by Jason Hall, chronicles the history of our beloved EverQuest. This is a must watch, check it out!
We are extremely thrilled to announce the launching of our latest site, IGN Music Hub, for the upcoming Activision's hugely successful "Hero" games with special attention on the upcoming Guitar Hero 5, DJ Hero and Band Hero. So take a moment to drop by and see what is going on with the up coming games. While there, be sure to check out the Hero Wiki section for all your needs and maybe add a bit of your knowledge while you are there!
Remember that EverQuest piece we did earlier this year for the game's 10th Anniversary? Well if you recall correctly, Sony had mentioned they were working on a hardcover book detailing the ten year quest the game has undergone.
The story behind the creation of EverQuest and EverQuest II
Interviews with key contributors to the EverQuest legacy, including John Smedley, Russell Shanks, Brad McQuaid and others
Fantastic artwork illustrating every page, including reproductions of EverQuest and EverQuest II box covers and highly detailed art pieces from Legends of Norrath
Concept art and promotional images of famous EverQuest and EverQuest II characters and locations
Descriptions and commentary from the development teams behind the EverQuest franchise
So go check it out, looks like a great collector's item.
We are extremely thrilled to announce the launching of our latest site, Aion Tower, for the upcoming NC Soft's MMO title "Aion". So take a moment to drop by and see what is going on with the up coming game and check out the beta if you can. While there, be sure to check out the Aion Wiki section for all your needs and maybe add a bit of your knowledge while you are there!