Perfect World Unexpectedly Lays Off 30 Employees

Multiple sources are reporting that Perfect World Entertainment, also known as Arc Games, issued a wave of layoffs earlier in the week. Among the ~30 let go was Community Manager @LaughingTrendy whose responsibilities included Star Trek Online. See ya later PWE — M (@LaughingTrendy) February 2, 2017 An official statement from PWE states implies this was a routine action and [...]

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Perfect World Unveils Arc 3.0

Perfect World's Arc client and website will be undergoing a massive 3.0 update soon with the claim that they will now "[bring] you closer to the game." The update will include a new, modern layout and improved navigation. Each game page will now feature "the most up-to-date information" available. The new update will also feature "Arc Quests." Arc Quests are [...]

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Perfect World

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Perfect World is a 3D fantasy MMORPG heavily influenced by Chinese mythology and set in the mythical world of Pangu. Select from ten classes and engage in PvE and PvP combat using a variety of items, pets, and skills to reach level 100. Publisher: Arc Games Playerbase: Medium Type: MMORPG Release Date: September 2, 2008 (NA/EU) Pros: +Unique character customization. [...]

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Swordsman Online

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Swordsman Online was a 3D MMORPG with a focus on action-oriented combat. Pick from ten classes, each with a unique playstyle, and fight with a dynamic combat system in a world that reacts to your choices. Publisher: Arc Games Type: MMORPG Release Date: July 03, 2014 Shutdown Date: June 5, 2018 Pros: +Polished environments. +Ten unique martial arts classes. +Deep [...]

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Blacklight: Retribution

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Blacklight: Retribution is a futuristic sci-fi themed FPS game with in-depth weapon customization and a unique Hyper Reality Vision (HRV) system that lets players see through walls. Publisher: Arc Games Playerbase: Shut Down Type: MMO Shooter Release Date: April 3, 2012 (NA/EU) Pros: +In-depth weapon customization. +Unique gameplay (HRV system). +Fluid gameplay. Cons: -Few maps. -Permanent weapons are very pricey. [...]

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Ether Saga Odyssey

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Ether Saga Odyssey is a free-to-play 3D MMORPG that transports players to a world based on Ancient Chinese mythology inhabited by cute but troublesome monsters that can be caught and trained as pets to assist in battle. Publisher: Arc Games Playerbase: Low Type: Fantasy MMORPG Release Date: July 1, 2009 (NA) Shut Down Date: January 4, 2016 PvP: Duels / Open World Pros: +In-depth [...]

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Forsaken World

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Forsaken World is a 3D fantasy MMORPG set in the world of Eyrda. With 6 races and 9 classes to choose from, Forsaken World gives players quite a bit of variety. It's one of the only MMORPGs to feature Vampires as a playable class. Publisher: Gearbox Publishing Type: MMORPG Release Date: June 14, 2011 (NA/EU) Shut Down: November 30, 2022 [...]

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