Neverwinter Beta Keys with Torchlight 2 Pre-orders

Posted on Apr 26, 2012

Perfect World Entertainment, publishers behind the upcoming online RPG Torchlight 2, announced today that those that pre-order the game will also receive access to the Neverwinter closed beta, which is scheduled for later this year. Those that pre-order are not guaranteed immediate access, so everyone will not get keys on day one of closed beta testing, but

LoreHound Crier: The Week in a Glance

Posted on Apr 13, 2012

It’s been an exciting week here at LoreHound! PAX East happened last weekend, and I wish I could have gone with iTZKooPA. But he was busy stalking game developers while there, and brought back a bunch of interviews which are in the process of being smoothed out and put online for everyone to see. I’m

LoreHound Exclusive: PAX East 2012 – Neverwinter First Playable Look

Posted on Apr 12, 2012

Enter the Forgotten Realms by way of Neverwinter during PAX East 2012. Lead Producer Andy Velasquez discusses how Cryptic Studios is adapting the product’s shift from a co-op RPG to a full-fledged MMORPG, the competition in the F2P – and D&D market – and how Neverwinter will make a name for itself. The full Neverwinter interview

Lore Cast Season 1 Opening, Episode 1: We’re Not Dead!

Posted on Dec 12, 2011

Here’s our new Live Cast format: Lore Cast! Below is the video to begin season 1, and it’s a doozy. It’s almost 30 minutes long, so be ready for such a long episode. There’s plenty to keep you glued. Most of our Monday episodes will be around this length. Come back Wednesday for Episode 2:

E3 2011: D&D Neverwinter Launches Site, First Trailer, New Screenshots

Posted on Jun 07, 2011

One of the most nostalgic cities from Dungeons and Dragons of years past will come alive again soon with the release of Neverwinter later this year. Today, the game’s official website launched alongside a teaser trailer with the first look at the game. Fans who have been following this game should be undoubtedly relieved to

Atari Bails on Cryptic; Perfect World Entertainment Happily Obliges

Posted on May 31, 2011

Fans of Cryptic Studios’ stable of games can rest easy. After being in the hotseat for two weeks thanks to Atari labeling the studio as “discontinued”, the developer of Star Trek Online, newly free-to-play Champions Online and the upcoming Neverwinter RPG has found a new financial home in the hands of Perfect World Company, a rising

Lore Hound MMOcast 19: Extreme Mage Edition

Posted on Sep 01, 2010

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Join iTZKooPA, Juggynaut, and Heartbourne for this MMOcast. This weeks topics are: Now Playing: iTZKooPA – Global Agenda, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, Worms: Reloaded Juggynaut – Lego: Universe Heartbourne- StarCraft II News: E3 2010: The Contest is closing on August 31. An executive decision will be made

Cryptic Studios Shrouded In Neverwinter

Posted on Aug 23, 2010

What the hell does that even mean? Who cares, the interesting part is that all the rumors have come true.  For starters, Atari held to its word and announced a new Dungeons & Dragons based property in the month of August.  Cryptic, being a large part of the announcement, also held to its word that