Age of Conan is taking a smaller but faster approach to content gating by releasing its major 2.1 update in staggered phases, with the initial content landing this December. AoC developer Funcom said this will provide better pacing than dumping all the content  in “one mega update.”

Blood flowed freely in Age of Conan as German players gathered in the ring for some Roman-style gladiator fights.

Pre-orders have begun for Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer expansion, and adventurers can settle for bare bones content or spend more cash for expansion perks like bonus XP and combat items. With the actual expansion costing $24.99, the three bonus upgrades are a shoo-in for hardcore fans who want to progress fast when [...]

If you’ve decided to go guildless in the Age of Conan, then it might be time to rethink that plan since participating in a guild has brought new challenges—and rewards—with the new Guild Renown system implemented in Patch 1.06.
Actions of guild members will now contribute to the leveling of guilds, meaning quests, PvP and crafting [...]