War Thunder Officially Released

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment today announced that the release of update 1.65, Way of the Samurai, for the award-winning War Thunder marks the actual full release of the game following lengthy periods in both Closed and Open Beta testing. The Way of the Samurai update features new vehicles that gives all nations within the game access to … Read more

Naval Battles Are Coming To War Thunder

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment will soon be launching the Closed Beta event for a brand new combat mode coming to War Thunder with the upcoming introduction of the highly anticipated Naval Battles. Those attending this years Gamescom will be treated to the first exclusive hands-on event of the critically acclaimed War Thunder’s combat with the new Naval … Read more

War Thunder’s Player Revenue Share Program Nets Player $5,000

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Gaijin Entertainment recently released Update 1.59 for War Thunder, Flaming Arrows, that introduced an exciting array of new features, locations and vehicles – one of which was the first to be introduced via a community creation submission. The update introduced a brand new vehicle to the German tech tree, the Night Interceptor He 219, whose … Read more

Player Guided Missiles Introduced In Flaming Arrows Update For War Thunder

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment today announced the official release of Update 1.59 for the award-winning War Thunder, introducing a vast array of new content including brand new vehicles, additional maps and the introduction of player controlled guided missiles. The new update, titled Flaming Arrows, adds 4 new tanks for players to purchase – each armed with powerful … Read more

War Thunder Recreates 70 Iconic World War II Battles

War Thunder

The award-winning free-to-play online shooter, War Thunder, is set to enter a new era of realism today as developers Gaijiin Entertainment announce the beginning of a series of World War II events aimed at immersing players in the recreation of over 70 iconic World War II battles. Dubbed the World War II Chronicles Gaijiin’s latest … Read more

Set Sail In War Thunder With Epic Historic Naval Combat

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment today announced that they will soon be introducing an exciting new chapter in the multi-award winning online World War II combat game, War Thunder, as the team will soon release an update featuring legendary sailing ships from throughout history. Available for all players the new historic battleships will take to the waters in … Read more

War Thunder’s Thunder League Playoffs Begin

eSports league for War Thunder (Thunder League)

Today, Gaijin Entertainment announces its eSports league for War Thunder (Thunder League). The first round launched over the holiday break and it has now reached the playoff stage. Eight teams remain, battling on land and in the air, in the same match. Complete warfare. The total purse is $40K and continues to grow. Here is … Read more

Gaijin Entertainment Post Big Reveals For War Thunder

War Thunder

Over the weekend developers Gaijin Entertainment posted a series of reveals for the World War II combat simulator, War Thunder. The new reveals come in the form of brand new maps, additional vehicles and for the first time, a sneak peek at the British ground vehicles tech tree. The new British vehicles will be introduced … Read more

Soviets Secret Weapon Introduced To War Thunder

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Gaijin Entertainment today introduced the 8 million strong War Thunder community to the latest upcoming addition to the military MMO’s arsenal with the armored monster of the Soviet Forces, the ST-1. Also known as “The Walking Tank” the ST-1 was a top secret unit deployed by Soviet Forces at the beginning of World War II … Read more

Ground Forces, Warhammer Online, Red 5 Studios and more! | The Weekly Loot Ep 83

The Weekly Loot is MMO ATK’s Weekly MMO and MMORPG News Show hosted by Kirk! Each week we cover the most important topics on the MMO gaming space with thoughtful and in-depth commentary. We take gaming news seriously and break down the biggest stories in a short and easy to view format that any MMO fan can enjoy.

This week’s MMORPG News:

War Thunder’s Ground Forces Second Closed Beta Begins | [timer]20[/timer]
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Offline Mode? | [timer]41[/timer]
Red 5 Studios Finally Ousts Mark Kern | [timer]63[/timer]

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