EverQuest News

Sony Online Entertainment's seminal MMO game celebrating 13th anniversary with switch to freemium business model.

Q&A: Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley talks about seminal MMORPG's future in wake of Hall of Fame induction and freemium games on consoles, confirms Vita support.

Minecraft and Rift take home two awards each; EverQuest inducted into the GDC Online Hall of Fame.

MMOGs remain dark as publisher "will only restore operations when we believe that the network is secure"; DC Universe make good detailed.

[UPDATE] Sony Online Entertainment confirms info on 10,700 European bank records may be stolen along with credit card details of nearly 13,000 and personal info for 24.6 million customers after games, websites taken down.

Sony's MMORPG arm discovers "issue that warrants enough concern" to shut down its PC service temporarily; update due later today.

DC Universe Online developer shuttering Seattle, Denver, and Tucson studios, refocusing on new PlanetSide and Everquest MMOGs.

GDC Online 2010: Reps from BioWare, Turbine, EA Mythic, Sony Online Entertainment, CCP, and Nexon explain how they keep online worlds alive years after launch.

Strategy Analytics finds Western online game growth slowing due to social, console games; Eastern interest blooms on free-to-play model.

Everquest publisher cuts headcount by 35 following resource realignment; unclear which departments were hit.

Refusal to implement or facilitate changes to make online games more accessible violates Americans with Disabilities Act, suit claims.

Following settlement with Microsoft, Palktalk Holdings files complaint against makers of PS3, WOW, COD, Guild Wars, LOTRO, and Runescape.

DC Universe Online and Free Realms developer cuts 5 percent of workforce from payroll to "increase operational efficiency," cut costs.

MMOG maker adds bulk of its MMOG games to Valve's digital delivery storefront, acquires Pox Nora online CCG creator Octopi.

Nearly decade-old MMOG scores 15th expansion with Seeds of Destruction on October 21; EverQuest II goes on The Shadow Odyssey beginning November 18.

Formerly semi-independent MMOG specialist now officially part of Sony Computer Entertainment; Sony Pictures exec departs.

Former Marvel Studios chief signed on to produce big-screen adaptation of seminal MMOG; 300 scribe Michael Gordon also attached.

Publisher unveils collectible card game playable within both iterations of its flagship franchise at community event, set for release later this month.

Anniversary Edition of long-running MMO includes all EverQuest expansions for only $20; collection will be released April 23.

Sony Online Entertainment reveals new expansion for long-running MMORPG; The Buried Sea flows in February 13.