MMO shooter Defiance based on the hit SyFy TV show developed by Trion World will be going free to play on June 4th on PC. The date for PS3 is July 15, and Xbox 360’s not announced yet. The free-to-play model will be similar to Rift, with no gated content but many available convenience items and cosmetics for purchase. All new and existing box copy owners will receive boosts, character shots, keys, and currency.
Defiance TV show canned but the game will go on
Thankfully the TV show has been canned but fear not if you’re playing the game from TRION.
Defiance expands into Silicon Valley for free
A free Defiance update has expanded its world into Silicon Valley. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to venture into Silicon Valley … Read moreDefiance expands into Silicon Valley for free
Defiance Silicon Valley update releases 5 August
TRION will be releasing more free Defiance content next week as the game continues to expand. Season 2 of the TV series is currently airing … Read moreDefiance Silicon Valley update releases 5 August
Defiance going free to play in June. A decision that’s long overdue.
We’re surprised it’s taken this long for TRION to move Defiance over to free to play. We said this would happen right after launch. Defiance is … Read moreDefiance going free to play in June. A decision that’s long overdue.
Defiance Arkbreaker DLC 2 coming December
TRION are persevering with their TV tie-in MMO Defiance and today announced that the next piece of content that Ark hunters will hopefully enjoy is … Read moreDefiance Arkbreaker DLC 2 coming December
TRION now trying to make Defiance the game “that it always promised to be”
We’re under no illusion that Defiance was a lacklustre attempt at a cross-media game and TV show tie-in. The game was pretty disappointing and it … Read moreTRION now trying to make Defiance the game “that it always promised to be”
Defiance DLC releases tomorrow with the Castithan race
If you watch Defiance on TV then you’ll be well aware of the guys that look like they’ve been stuck in a freezer for six … Read moreDefiance DLC releases tomorrow with the Castithan race
TRION shuts down San Diego studio
Earlier today TRION appointed Scott Hartsman as the new CEO and this evening TRION has confirmed they are shutting down their San Diego studio which … Read moreTRION shuts down San Diego studio
Defiance’s new executive producer talks Casithan Charge Pack, coming changes
In his first official dev blog, Chris Lena – Defiance‘s new executive producer – has outlined some of what’s coming to the action MMO over … Read moreDefiance’s new executive producer talks Casithan Charge Pack, coming changes
Defying payment: Defiance free trial for 72 hours
We’re not exactly massive fans of TRION’s MMOFPS Defiance but some people enjoy dashing around San Francisco killing giant bugs. If you’ve not tried the … Read moreDefying payment: Defiance free trial for 72 hours
Recruit a friend comes late to Defiance
It’s come quite late in the day this promotion, but better late than never I suppose. Trion has announced their Defiance recruit a friend campaign … Read moreRecruit a friend comes late to Defiance
Shake the disease: Defiance gets plague-ridden
Zombies eh? Where would videogame developers be without them? Having to think up original ideas and stuff. That’d be a nightmare for them. The latest … Read moreShake the disease: Defiance gets plague-ridden
Defiance Review
TRION and the Syfy channel had a vision. Imagine a TV show that would run in tandem with a game, where each would influence the … Read moreDefiance Review
Layoffs hit TRION and the Defiance team
It’s time for another round of layoffs at developer TRION who issued a statement this evening following rumours that surfaced on IGN. With Defiance now … Read moreLayoffs hit TRION and the Defiance team
Defiance TV show gets second season which will air in 2014
The SyFy channel has revealed that it has commissioned a second season of the recently launched show sci-fi Defiance which is also tied to TRION’s … Read moreDefiance TV show gets second season which will air in 2014
Defiance Castithan race playable as paid DLC – Coming this month
In a new developer blog for TRION’s MMO Defiance, Executive Producer Nathan Richardsson has outlined their future plans and given details of the game’s first DLC. The … Read moreDefiance Castithan race playable as paid DLC – Coming this month
Cheaters and hackers hit Defiance with all kinds of trickery
Wouldn’t it be nice to play a game for once without some arse hacking the game to get the upper hand in a fire fight. … Read moreCheaters and hackers hit Defiance with all kinds of trickery