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• Playstation 4 Q&A with Executive Producer Clint Worley

  With the beta for the Playstation 4 version of PlanetSide 2, we wanted to find out more what SOE has in store for players. We chatted with Executive producer Clint Worley to find out.

  Posted on 01/20/2015 by Michael Bitton

• 2nd Anniversary Q&A with Matt Higby

  With Planetside 2 a healthy two years old, we had the opportunity to interview Creative Director Matt Higby about the anniversary and what is coming next. Check it out!

  Posted on 11/26/2014 by Michael Bitton

• Implants are the New Hotness

  Implants are the new hotness coming to Planetside 2 tomorrow, the big new itemization and crafting update that’s been long awaited in SOE’s blockbuster MMOFPS. We caught up with the folks on the design team to chat about Implants and what effect SOE hopes they’ll have on the long-term progression system for the MMO.

  Posted on 05/14/2014 by William Murphy

• Looking Ahead with Higby at PAX East

  We recently caught up with PlanetSide 2's Matt Higby at PAX East to discuss SOE's plans for the game this year. From Hossin to the Outfit captured bases, there's a lot coming to PS2 over the next few months. Read on!

  Posted on 04/16/2014 by Michael Bitton

• The Lucrative Way to Play

  We met with SOE’s Planetside 2 team recently, specifically Art Director Tramell Ray Isaac, to chat about the game’s ongoing progress, PS4 development, mission system, Hossin map, but mainly the sheer astounding success of the Player Studio. Player Studio allows enterprising and creative PS2 players to make items for sale in the game’s cash shop. In doing so, they get a cut of the action.

  Posted on 04/02/2014 by William Murphy

• Amerish & Mission Updates with Tramell Ray Isaac

  We recently had a chance to catch up with PlanetSide 2 art director Tramell Ray Isaac to discuss all of the awesome things coming to PlanetSide 2 this month.

  Posted on 02/26/2014 by Michael Bitton

• SOE's Smedley on Re-Imagining the All-Access Pass

  This past week John Smedley of SOE has been talking about some moves towards an open price model with a flat fee for players. With such a huge slate of games under their mantle anyone playing an SOE game on the PC will soon have a chance to open a library of games. Whether it is Planetside 2, EverQuest, DC Universe, EverQuest 2, or even the upcoming EverQuest Next, you will soon get a lot more options for your money.

  Posted on 01/12/2014 by Garrett Fuller

• Matt Higby on the World Domination Series

  PlanetSide 2, Sony Online Entertainment's ambitious MMOFPS, has been consistently improved and expanded since launch. We caught up with Matt Higby to talk more about the game, about competitive gameplay and more specifically: the World Domination Series. Read on!

  Posted on 10/28/2013 by Jeffrey Lerman

• Hossin and Nexus Revealed at SOE Live

  We caught up with the Planetside 2 team during SOE Live to talk about the game's new Hossin region, and the future of PS2. Read on for more info.

  Posted on 08/02/2013 by Robert Lashley

• Player Studio Comes to Auraxis

  Today, SOE is pulling the veil off a brand new feature for MMOFPS Planetside 2: the Player Studio. Already present in EverQuest, the Player Studio will allow enterprising and creative gamers to create and sell cosmetic items in Planetside 2 for real world money. Read on for our conversation with Art Director Tramell Isaac to find out what you can make, how it works, and how you can make some cash from your creations.

  Posted on 07/26/2013 by William Murphy

• Players Site and More with Higby

  We recently caught up with PlanetSide 2 creative director Matt Higby to discuss the just launched PlanetSide 2 Players Site and more.

  Posted on 03/01/2013 by Michael Bitton

• Esamir Unveiled

  PlanetSide 2 has PvP players around the world excited for its non-stop action. In an exclusive interview with PlanetSide 2's Trammel Ray Isaac about Esamir, a new never-before-seen map. We've got the goods about Esamir including screens and concept art. Check it out!

  Posted on 10/09/2012 by Garrett Fuller

• PAX Prime 2012: The Future of Online Gaming Panel

  During PAX Prime 2012, MMORPG.com held for the first time in Seattle our "Future of Online Gaming" panel in the Pegasus Theatre. Scott Youngblood (Red 5 Studios), Craig Morrison (Funcom), Matt Higby (SOE), Scott Hartsman (Trion), and Max Schaefer (Runic) all sat in to answer questions from nearly 1,000 audience members about their games, their vision, and the future of MMOs as a whole.

  Posted on 09/13/2012 by Hillary Nicole

• New Conglomerate Interview

  In the final installment of our PlanetSide 2 faction interviews, we managed to catch up to Creative Director Matt Higby to talk about the New Conglomerate. See what we discovered and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 06/01/2012 by Garrett Fuller

• Vanu Sovereignty Interview

  PlanetSide 2 will feature three separate factions. MMORPG.com reached out to Sony Online Entertainment to find out more about the Vanu Sovereignty. We chatted with Associate Game Designer Margaret Krohn to find out more. Read on!

  Posted on 05/22/2012 by Garrett Fuller

• Xander Clauss Talks Terran Republic

  PlanetSide 2 is shaping up to be a 'must watch' game for many fans of the original game and for those who love to gun and run. We caught up with Assistant Game Designer Xander Clauss to talk about one of the three factions in the game, the Terran Republic. Check it out!

  Posted on 05/11/2012 by William Murphy

• GDC 2012 - Exclusive Interview

  During GDC 2012, we managed to not only get hands on time with Planetside 2, but we also got to sit down with the game's senior art director, Tramell Ray Isaac to talk about SOE's big plans for this sequel.

  Posted on 03/07/2012 by Michael Bitton

• The Hardcore Interview

  We recently ran an interview with PlanetSide 2 Creative Director Matt Higby that prompted a lot of the game's fans to ask further questions. We submitted those questions to Matt and have his answers for our readers today. Check it out!

  Posted on 03/02/2012 by Derek Czerkaski

• Matt Higby Interview

  Sony Online Entertainment has kicked up the PR machine into high gear recently and has been releasing tons of interesting new material. MMORPG.com recently had the opportunity to catch up with the game's Creative Director Matt Higby to talk about PlanetSide 2. See what he's got to say and then leave us a couple of thoughts in the comments.

  Posted on 12/26/2011 by Derek Czerkaski