Important Kingsisle Information

Hi there,

You may have heard the news around Twitter, Facebook or other social media that Kingsisle had to reduce their amount of employees at their company. I got an email from Kingsisle and decided to release it here on my blog too. I will miss all of you! Thank you all for your hard work at Kingsisle. You have no idea how much it means to us. I also want to thank all employees still at Kingsisle for their hard work. We will get through this. Here is more information from Kingsisle:

“To verify, many talented employees were released as part of a reduction in force today at KingsIsle Entertainment, and we wish them the best. This coincides with a couple of unreleased mobile games being cancelled. The strategy is to refocus our efforts on our MMO games and polish our more promising mobile projects, many of which are still slated for a 2016 release. Fans of our MMOs should know that Pirate101 is soon to receive an update and will be going to Test Realm most likely next week. Wizard101 has new content updates in the works for both Summer and Fall 2016. “


Our community manager, Tom, is still at Kingsisle to answer any question. Leala and #JuliaFromKI was let go. It is sad, but this might be good for the future of the game. My prayers are out for all of those out there who were let go to find another job soon! I know they will because they are very talented just like all of the Kingsisle employees. We have to continue to support Kingsisle. We'll see what the future holds. I hope the future is bright for everyone.

Dear, Kingsisle!

I'm a fan of Wizard101 and Pirate101. I have been for nearly seven years. I actually joined the game on July 4th, 2009. Why? It was actually storming and I didn't think I'd make it out to the park to view the annual firework show that my town has. I decided to sit in my room most of the day because I was sad that I might not be able to attend the firework show. That was until I found a special commercial about one of the best games out there called Wizard101!

I remember seeing Malistaire (the lightning is pretty awesome, I won't lie). I couldn't believe how amazing the graphics were and how much the game related to me. I decided to create an Ice Wizard because I LOVE Winter. At the time, I had severe anxiety and depression, and I decided to play this to see if somehow it got my mind off all of that. This game helped me get through so much and thanks to your work I was able to overcome many of my fears.

Three years later, Pirate101 was released! I was looking forward to this game since I found out about it about a year into playing Wizard101. This game has many amazing features, like Wizard101. I created a buccaneer during my play in Beta, but after that, a Witchdoctor once it was released to the public! This game is just as an amazing game as Wizard101 to me. Every detail all of you put into both games is very important and I know you care about what the community thinks. I really didn't know what a game team was like before playing Wizard101, but I'm very thankful each and every one of you. I know keeping games alive is very important. I wanted to spend this time to thank you, all of you (you know who you are) for all of the work that you have done for this game. I'm sure it was a lot of hard work but you have always listened to the players and that really means a lot to a lot of us. I wanted to make this post as a thank you for all of your hard work. I wanted to let you know that it is a video game, but it is a lot more to many people around the world and we are very thankful for all of the hard work you are and have put into these amazing games. Keep going! Keep living! Stay strong, Kingsisle!

I'm Back with Summer Plans!

Hi there,

I wanted to make this post to let all of you know that I'm back and blogging again! I had a tough semester but I still made it through. That's a reminder that you should never give up on something, no matter how tough it is. I'm glad I stuck through and kept trying. Now... I'm ready to start blogging again about my Wizard101 and Pirate101 adventures. I have many special things planned this Summer!

I actually thought of a series of Wizard101 posts that I was planning on making. I'm not going to tell you what the series is about just yet, but I think most of you will like it. Keep in mind that I'm not trying to copy anybody by making this series of posts. I think a few players that have been here for awhile will like what I have planned! :D I'm also planning on playing more of the game questing through Polaris with Autumn on my Fire Wizard, Edward Firegem. I am also planning on questing my other wizards this Summer too. By the way, I'm also going to have events. I have to think of a nice one soon (a way to celebrate this website's 6th Birthday which was yesterday).

For Pirate101, I am planning on having NXP Events on the game, especially when Valencia Part 2 is released! I'm so excited about this update! I can tell many pirates around the community are just as excited for it. I will continue making Edward Cringle posts and of course making posts about Valencia Part 2. I MIGHT try PvP out for the very first time, after hatching new pets for my pirates and farming Moo Manchu for the first time. I've been behind in the game, but I will catch up this Summer. And... Valencia Part 2! I can't wait! I wonder if it'll be released in the Test Realm tomorrow... or next Monday? We shall see. Seriously, keep an eye on Pirate101's social media for that. It looks like we'll get that new update soon. :D

One last thing I would like to say is THANK YOU! I didn't get to say it enough yesterday to everyone who wished my website a Happy 6th Birthday on Facebook, Twitter and on the comments. I'm glad you like reading my blog. It really does mean a lot that many of you still read websites even though there are other ways to get information from the games. I still think old-fashioned blogging is the best way to go every now and then (plus you should always take time out to read). Okay.. That's it for today. I was up for 15 hours studying and completing finals so I think it's time to rest. I will be back tomorrow! Get ready for a lot of posts. This Summer will be an awesome Summer! :D

~ Edward Lifegem