Sony Online Entertainment and the EverQuest II development teams have sent out a cool half dozen screenshots featuring the annual in-game event called Erollisi Day.
Reported on Feb 06, 2012Everquest II executive producer Dave "Smokejumper" Georgeson has posted on the official forums some big news for players: Critical mitigation will be removed entirely from the game. The upcoming changes will first head to the test server and then to all EQ2 servers afterward.
Reported on Feb 01, 2012It's been nearly two months since the free to play launch of EverQuest II. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Executive Producer Dave Georgeson about the success of the new version of EQII and the future of EQ as a whole... including EQNext. See what he's got to say in our exclusive interview.
Reported on Jan 24, 2012Everquest II players now have the ability to fly with the addition of the new Pegasus Feather Flight Wings or Nightmare Flight Wings. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the team has released a new video showing off the new flight mode. Check it out!
Reported on Jan 11, 2012According to a pair of 'tweets' by Sony Online Entertainment's John Smedley, EverQuest II has shown impressive growth since going free to play in early December.
Reported on Jan 10, 2012In early December, EverQuest II officially went 'free to play' and the "Age of Discovery" expansion was released at the same time. In our latest combo video and text review, we take a look at EQ II: AoD to see how it measures up to the glory days of the franchise. Check it out in your favorite format and then let us know what you think in the comments.
Reported on Dec 29, 2011One of the most highly touted features in the latest EverQuest 2 expansion is the Dungeon Maker. The Dungeon Maker allows players to, well, make and publish their own dungeons using assets discovered and awarded during game play in the EverQuest 2 world. Check out this introductory video.
Reported on Dec 22, 2011Sony Online Entertainment and the EverQuest II team have released a brand new trailer to celebrate the official launch of the latest expansion, Age of Discovery. The video also celebrates the F2P conversion of the game and the Freeport Reborn content upgrade. Check it out!
Reported on Dec 08, 2011Sony Online Entertainment has put together a new trailer featuring a recent tour of some of the new locations and content that will arrive in EverQuest II on December 6th. Both the Age of Discovery expansion and the Freeport Reborn content update are featured in the trailer. Check it out!
Reported on Dec 06, 2011Sony Online Entertainment has announced the release date for the Everquest II: Age of Discovery expansion pack that will coincide with the F2P version release as well. The expansion pack and the new free content for all players will be released on December 6th. Included for all players when Age of Discovery goes live is the Freeport Reborn content.
Reported on Nov 30, 2011Recently, Sony Online Entertainment announced that EverQuest II will be moving to a hybrid free to play revenue model on December 6th and that Age of Discovery, the game's latest expansion, would be launching near then as well. We recently had the opportunity to check out the Age of Discovery, including a look at Game Update 62 "Freeport Reborn" and the new Beastmaster. Check it out and then leave us your reaction in the comments.
Reported on Nov 28, 2011The Everquest 2 team has announced that players will be able to take advantage of a double XP weekend beginning on Thursday, November 24th. In addition, the Marketplace will be giving players some hot deals for Black Friday.
Reported on Nov 23, 2011EverQuest II's Nathan "Kaitheel" McCall and Jonathan "Prakun" Caraker walk us through the upcoming revamp of EverQuest II's city of Freeport in this latest trailer.
Reported on Nov 21, 2011Sony Online Entertainment announced earlier this week that EverQuest 2 would finally be going free to play in early December. To celebrate the announcement, the dev team produced a nifty new video showing off the epic scope of EQ2. Check it out!
Reported on Nov 11, 2011That's right. Everquest II is going free to play, not with separate servers for F2Pers and subscribers. SOE has a full-blown F2P revenue plan in mind for all EQII players. We've got the details for you from MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford who spoke with SOE's Dave Georgeson yesterday. Read on!
Reported on Nov 07, 2011Gnoob the Gnome is back in this new trailer from the EverQuest II: Age of Destiny team. This time Gnoob gives viewers and inside look at the soon to be unleashed mercenary system. Check out the 98-pound weakling that is Gnoob.
Reported on Oct 28, 2011EverQuest II's community team will be looking to celebrate Halloween with players via 'Night of the Dead' parties scheduled for later this week.
Reported on Oct 25, 2011Everquest II devs and Sony Online Entertainment have announced that closed beta applications are being accepted for the upcoming expansion, Age of Discovery.
Reported on Oct 19, 2011The Everquest II team has announced the release of the Dungeon Finder tool. Saying, "You asked. We delivered.", the new feature is live across EQ II servers as of today.
Reported on Oct 06, 2011Norrath, as MMORPG.com's Robert Schroeder says, has been the MMO "home" of countless players for many years. Everquest II is an enduring classic game that continues to attract new players. In our ongoing effort to re-review games that consistently show progress and improvement, MMORPG.com takes a look at Everquest II. Read what Robert has to say and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Reported on Oct 02, 2011