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Wargaming axes pay-to-win model in favor of free-to-win

By Jenna Pitcher on Jun 03, 2013 06.03.13

Wargaming, the developer of free-to-play online games World of Tanks, World of Warplanes and World of Warships, is removing all "pay-to-win" elements from its titles and is shifting to a "free-to-win" model, Andrei Yarantsau, vice president of publishing told Gamasutra. All in-game components that are deemed to give a player an edge in a fight will no longer be available for purchase. Wargaming will instead receive revenue through vanity items and superficial customizations. The company believes that the loss of pay-to-win microtransactions will balance out with the free-to-win model. "The free-to-win concept is sure to enhance customer loyalty and attract new players to the game," Yarantsau told Gamasutra. "As for the company's economic efficiency, we expect no decline in profits....

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Wargaming expands into Japan with a new office

By Jenna Pitcher on May 29, 2013 05.29.13

Wargaming, the developer of free-to-play massively online games World of Tanks, World of Warplanes and World of Warships, is opening an office in Tokyo, Japan, to provide product support as its titles roll out in the region. The Tokyo office marks Wargaming's 15th location worldwide. As World of Tanks rolls out in Japan, the office will be providing customer support, as well as focusing on publishing duties, including marketing, public relations and customer service "As Wargaming continues its global expansion, there's no possible way we can ignore the importance of the Japanese market," Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming, said in a statement. "Besides being one of the largest video games markets in the world, it's also a place where free-to-play gaming is growing by leaps and bounds." ...

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Wargaming bringing its first console game to E3 2013

By Megan Farokhmanesh on May 28, 2013 05.28.13

Wargaming, the creator of World of Warplanes and World of Tanks, will show off its first console game at E3 2013, the company announced via press release. The unnamed project was announced earlier this year and is being developed by Wargaming West. In addition to its console title, the company will also show off World of Warplanes, World of Tanks and World of Warships. The World of Warships showcase is the game's first public unveiling and will include a "behind-the-scenes theater demonstration." According to the release, viewers will have the chance to "experience the sights and sounds of true naval combat," as well as see the game. Check out our feature on Wargaming and World of Tanks here.

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World of Tanks developers talking with Day 1 about Reign of Thunder mech game

By Brian Crecente on Feb 12, 2013 02.12.13

World of Tanks developer Wargaming.net hasn't quite decided yet what to do with Day 1 Studios' free-to-player mech combat game Reign of Thunder, the publisher's founder tells Polygon. Free-to-play combat king Wargaming.net purchased Chicago-based Day 1 Studios last month for $20 million, renaming the studio Wargaming West. The official Reign of Thunder website powered down "for now," thanking supporters. At the time, the newly named studio said it would be focusing exclusively on the development of an "unannounced console title." Speaking with Polygon during last week's DICE summit, Wargaming.net founder Victor Kislyi said they purchased Day 1 because "they have great console experience and they have an engine which is multiplatform." While the company is hard at work on the...

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Wargaming.net acquires FEAR 3 developer Day 1 Studios to form Wargaming West

By Dave Tach on Jan 29, 2013 01.29.13

Wargaming, the studio behind massively multiplayer online games World of Tanks, World of Warplanes and World of Warships, acquired Day 1 Studios, developer of FEAR 3, to form Wargaming West, according the studio's new website. The $20 million acquisition is designed to bring Wargaming into the console development sphere. "The move into console game development is a huge step for Wargaming, as we begin to expand our presence into new platforms," said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. "We are looking forward to sharing the fruits of our labor soon." The website lists four positions open for the Chicago-area studio, including a QA Game Testers, IT Administrator, Software Engineer and Modeler and Prop Artist. In August 2012, Wargaming acquired middleware developer BigWorld. The $45...

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World of Warships alpha testing coming spring or summer 2013

By Alexa Ray Corriea on Dec 14, 2012 12.14.12

Wargaming.net's massively multiplayer online game World of Warships will enter its alpha phase in spring or summer of next year, the developer announced today on the company's Overlord's Blog. The game will be the third piece in the Wargaming MMO trifecta, which currently includes World of Warplanes and World of Tanks. World of Warships will let players harness battleships and battlecruisers, aircraft carriers and destroyers in attempts to out-maneuver and prevail against other players' ships in naval battle. Maneuvering will be a huge part of the game, according to Wargaming's Dmitry Yudo in his post on the Overlord's Blog. Players must maneuver to avoid incoming shells and ships. The game will launch the United States and Japan as playable factions and with a "capture the base" mode...

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World of Tanks producer asks for help to make Clan Wars better

By Dave Tach on Dec 11, 2012 12.11.12

Dmitry Yudo, a producer for Wargaming.net's MMO World of Tanks, admits that development on the game's Risk-like Clan Wars mode has slowed to a trickle, and he's asking for player suggestions on his blog to help reverse course. "Clan Wars development has been rather... hm... let's say, slow lately," Yudo wrote. "However, this is determined to change in future." Clan Wars, the game's real-time strategy component, allows players to team up and battle to control territory on a map. Player earn in-game currency that they can use to repair vehicles in World of Tanks. In an interview earlier this year, president of Wargaming.net Victor Kislyi told Polygon that Clan Wars would encompass the wars on all of its properties, which includes World of Warplanes and World of Warships. I...

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Wargaming.net to hold Nov. tournaments, donate proceeds from sales to military charities

By Dave Tach on Oct 30, 2012 10.30.12

In honor of Veteran's Day, Wargaming America, the North American publisher of Wargaming.net's World of Tanks, World of Warplanes and World of Warships, will sponsor tournaments and charitable events throughout November with proceeds from sales going to charitable organizations, according to a press release from the company. From 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 9 through 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 12, 2012, Wargaming America will donate 20 percent of proceeds from "select in-game Gift Shot packages" to Homes for Our Troops, the National Military Family Association, Operation Homefront, Paralyzed Veterans of America and AMVETS. The packages include 12,000 gold for $49.99; both 1,111,000 credits and 2,012 gold for $19.99; and 3,000 gold will cost $14.89. From Nov. 16 through Nov. 19, 2012, Wargaming will hold...

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