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Get Your Cake & Eat It Too
The Rift half-birthday celebration has officially kicked off as of today. Everyone, whether former subscriber or new player, is invited back to Telara to partake of the birthday event. Devs are celebrating with big XP gains and contests.
Reported on Aug 25, 2011 -
Gamescom - What's Up with 1.5?
During last week's Gamescom, MMORPG.com's John Milburn had the opportunity to check out a special Rift presentation about the upcoming 1.5 patch, a patch that is set to bring some interesting new features into the game. Check out John's report on the presentation liberally peppered with questions about some of the features. Keep reading!
Reported on Aug 24, 2011 -
Up for a Trio of Awards
Trion has let us know that its inaugural title, Rift, has been nominated as a finalist in three categories for the 2011 Game Developers Choice Online awards. Categories include Best New Online Game, Best Online Technology, and Best Online Visual Arts. GDC Online Awards will be handed out on October 10th.
Reported on Aug 24, 2011 -
Counting on Success
It has been nearly six months since the official launch of Trion's inaugural MMO, Rift. In the intervening months, people have been arguing about whether or not Rift is a success. In today's Riding the Rift column, MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford takes a look at exactly that and offers a few thoughts about the issue. Check out Suzie's Tripping the Rift column and then add a few of your ideas in the comments below.
Reported on Aug 21, 2011 -
They Grow Up So Fast, Don't They?
The Trion and Rift teams are ready to unleash a week's worth of celebratory excitement into Telara with the upcoming Half Birthday Celebration starting on August 25th. MMORPG.com's Suzie Ford sat in on a conference with Trion's Scott Hartsman to talk about the event. Check out what's in store for players as Trion gives back to its community.
Reported on Aug 16, 2011 -
House Aelfwar & Chancel of Labors Screens
Trion has released seven new screenshots from Rift that feature a look at House Aelfwar and at the snowy environs around the Chancel of Labors. You can find all seven in our Rift screenshot gallery. Head over to check them out!
Reported on Aug 10, 2011 -
Trion Worlds Talks Gamescom: A 3-in-1 Interview
As the world prepares for the annual Gamescom to be held in Cologne, Germany, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy caught up with Adam Gershowitz, David Luehmann and Rob Hill to talk about what we might possibly expect to be shown during the convention for Rift, End of Nations and Defiance. Keep reading to see what secrets Bill ferreted out and then let us know what you think!
Reported on Aug 09, 2011 -
Taking On the Uphill Climb
In today's Rift column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at the upcoming months for Rift and Trion Worlds. With Star Wars: The Old Republic and Guild Wars 2 looming on the horizon, Rift developers are taking a hard look at not only maintaining the integrity of the game, but also at adding some exciting new features. Check out Bill's thoughts about Rift's next few months and then let us know what you think.
Reported on Aug 08, 2011 -
The Chase for Dragon Motes
The Chase for Dragon Motes, the event coming in with update 1.4, Legacy of the Fallen, now has some stellar lore up on the Official Rift Website to go with it. Check it out.
Reported on Aug 07, 2011 -
Update 1.4 "Legacy of the Fallen" Now Live
Trion Worlds has announced that RIFT update 1.4 "Legacy of the Fallen" is now live.
Reported on Aug 03, 2011 -
Legacy of the Fallen: Rift 1.4!
You want to see what's coming in Rift 1.4? I know you do! The Official Rift Website is now listing the details and what we can expect to see out of the update when Legacy of the Fallen drops on the unsuspecting masses.
Reported on Jul 31, 2011 -
Taking On The WoW Clone Argument
One of the most common statements launched by so-called naysayers when speaking of Trion Worlds' Rift is that "it's a WoW clone". In a new column centered around Rift, MMORPG.com's Phil James takes a look at that statement and weighs in with his thoughts. See what Phil has to say about Rift and then be sure to let us know what you're thinking in the comments below.
Reported on Jul 24, 2011 -
Thontic - The God of the Sea
In an exclusive lore reveal this week, the fine folks at Trion bring us a look at Thontic: Telara's God of the Sea. Epic in size and power, Thontic is not a being to be trifled with.
Reported on Jul 19, 2011 -
The Future of Rift: A Q&A With Scott Hartsman
Managing Editor Bill Murphy sat in on a telephone press conference with Executive Producer of Trion's flagship title Rift, Scott Hartsman. An upcoming Producer's Letter, set to be hosted on the game's official forums, was the main topic of discussion as Bill and a conference call of his peers addressed with Scott some of Rift's plans moving forward.
Reported on Jul 14, 2011 -
State of the Game Producer's Letter
Scott Hartsman released his State of the Game Producer's Letter today on the Official Website Forums for Rift, Trion's MMORPG. See the plethora of new content littered throughout Scott's address and be sure to stay tuned for our Managing Editor, Bill Murphy's take on the whole situation.
Reported on Jul 14, 2011 -
Community Events = In-Game Rewards
The Rift team has a new post on the official forums that details some upcoming community events. To sweeten the participation deal, Trion will be handing out new titles and items that can only be obtained by attending the events.
Reported on Jul 05, 2011 -
Summer of Savings
Looking for a time to resubscribe to Trion`s MMO, Rift? Now would probably be the time! Throughout July, the team at Rift is offering subscriptions at a discounted price. Head over to the website to check out the specifics.
Reported on Jul 03, 2011 -
Hammerknell 20 Player Raid? Bring it On!
The Rift team has added an in-depth, lore based description of the Hammerknell 20 player raid to their official website. Check out what they have to say about it.
Reported on Jun 26, 2011 -
The Lore Behind v1.3 Q&A
The v1.3 Rift update will bring some impressive new features online and that's all well and fine. But it's the story and its continuance that the Hammerknell dungeon and the Waves of Madness live event bring to the game that piques one's interest. MMORPG.com Managing Editor had the opportunity to sit down with Lore Leads Nicholas McDowell and Morgan Lockhart to talk about the lore behind the update.
Reported on Jun 21, 2011 -
Patch 1.3 Interview with Hal Hanlin
MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller recently managed to corner Rift Design Producer Hal Hanlin to talk about the forthcoming v1.3 Rift patch. The pair covered topics from Hammerknell to the Waves of Madness live events and more. Keep reading!
Reported on Jun 19, 2011
