Rebranded as Aion: Ascension, NCsoft's MMORPG adopts new business model early next month.
[CORRECTION] NCsoft reveals free-to-play overhaul of MMOG arriving in the coming months as Aion: Ascension as part of 3.0 content update.
Aion publisher NCsoft answers questions about its fantasy MMOG turning free-to-play in February.
Fantasy MMOG to be free across Europe; existing players to receive Veteran accounts; paid-for Gold Packs to offer gameplay benefits.
Light new release schedule led by Codemasters' new racing game and Tecmo Koei's 3DS fighter; Kung Fu Panda 2 and Naughty Bear Gold Edition also out.
Aion's latest content pack is bringing a lot of changes to this MMORPG. We go hands-on to get the details.
Research finds top locations earn up to $500,000 per year.
This 2009 massively multiplayer game gives you wings, and we gave it another try in high-level instances and got a few updates on upcoming content.
Following stellar 2009, Aion creator sees revenues dip to $139 million while profit ticks up 1% to $42.6 million.
NCsoft debuts $2 application for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad to provide on-the-go access to in-game auction house, character profiles.
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.
Strategy Analytics finds Western online game growth slowing due to social, console games; Eastern interest blooms on free-to-play model.
Massively multiplayer online game gets major update in early September; free content ups level cap to 55, adds new zones, instances, skills, weapons, and streamlined flight mechanic.
A major update to the world of Atreia lifts the level cap to 55, adds new stigma skills, and adds changes to the flying mechanic. It is set for release ...
We get a brief update on Aion and the upcoming 1.9 patch at GDC 2010.
Korean MMOG publisher sees 2009 revenue rise 83% to $546 million, as Q4 profit rockets up more than 1,000%.
God of War Collection makes appearance at bottom of Nintendo-dominated top 20 non-PC game chart; Modern Warfare 2 tops PC charts despite server controversy, Aion plummets.
Brutal Legend, Demon's Souls, Tekken 6, WWE Smackdown land in bottom half of top 20; PC charts see Aion, Sims 3 switch places ahead of...Nancy Drew?!
Korean publisher's newest MMOG pushes July-Sept. net income to $40 million on revenue of $142 million.
Aion, Champions Online debut atop NPD's monthly PC rankings, while Kingdom Hearts 358/2, Scribblenauts, and NHL 10 and in bottom half of top 20; [UPDATE] Need for Speed Shift moves ...
Microsoft and Bungie's latest sci-fi shooter joins NCsoft's angelic MMOG; Afrika, Katamari Forever roll to PS3, Spyborgs, TMNT Smash-Up brawl on Wii.
Shock Troopers hit the ground with the launch of the latest Halo franchise instalment.
NCsoft claims title for "biggest MMO release of the year," as advance purchases of online game close on milestone in advance of September 22 launch.
We recently had a chance to see the updated content that will appear in Aion: Tower of Eternity at launch. The new updates are part of the "1.5 update," which ...
NCsoft's massively multiplayer online game goes gold in advance of late September launch in North America, Europe.
South Korean publisher's latest MMOG continues paying dividends, boosting April-June revenues 70% to $111.6 million.
ArenaNet president of product development Jeff Strain parts amicably with South Korean MMOG company; publishing president David Reid also out.
NCsoft preps angels-and-demons MMOG for Western launch on PC this fall; European rollout on September 25.
Aion: Tower of Eternity lifts Korean publisher's quarterly earnings to $107.7 million, a 51 percent year-over-year rise.
Korean MMOG purveyor now offering City of Heroes, Guild Wars, and Lineage installments through Valve's online distribution platform.
Community manager Lani Blazier discusses flying, fighting, and how Aion: Tower of Eternity will cross borders as both a competitive Asian-style massively multiplayer game and a more Western-style quest-based game.
SAN FRANCISCO--With 2009 Game Developers Conference underway, we took the opportunity to take another look at Aion: Tower of Eternity, the upcoming massively multiplayer role-playing game from NCSoft. As you ...
SAN FRANCISCO--With 2009 Game Developers Conference underway, we took the opportunity to take another look at Aion: Tower of Eternity, the upcoming massively multiplayer role-playing game from NCSoft. As you ...
Guild Wars publisher sees growing sales during 2008, profits drop 40% on marketing spend; Aion exceeds expectations in Korea.
Guild Wars publisher plans to cut 70-90 support positions in US, Europe as part of final Western-focused label reorganization; rehire up to 80.
Korea-based MMOG publisher rebrands Western operations under one label; new focus to be on big-budget online games.
This exotic online game will let you play a character who can fly. We take it for a spin.
Home region again bolsters Korea-based MMOG publisher's fiscal performance, as revenues hit $78 million with net income falling off 42 percent.
The Korean developer posts $7.7 million profit for first quarter, credits Lineage and Guild Wars for 16 percent year-on-year rise.
[UPDATE 2] Following Activision/Vivendi's departure from the ESA, more studios say they will not be attending this year's E3 Media & Business Summit; id status unclear.
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