General Gaming Article

---

• PC Drivers for Xbox One Controller Available
• iBuyPower Shows Steam Machine Prototype at E3 2014 [Video]
• Formlabs Announces 50 Percent Faster Form 1+ 3D Printer
• Razer is Now Licensing Brand to Third Party Case Makers
• Netflix Plans to Yank Messages Shaming Verizon for Degraded Video Streams
• Rockstar Finally Confirms Grand Theft Auto V for PC, Coming Fall (Also to PS4 and Xbox One)
• Origin PC Shoves a Titan Z Inside Chronos, Dubs It World's Smallest 4K Gaming System
• Newegg Daily Deals: Zalman CNPS10X Optima CPU Cooler, Samsung 27-inch LED Monitor, and More!

PC Drivers for Xbox One Controller Available Posted: 10 Jun 2014 06:27 PM PDT PC gamers will not have to wait for a Windows Update Microsoft is set to release PC drivers so that users will be able to play their games with the Xbox One controller in an upcoming Windows update. But for the dedicated PC gamer, Xbox Live's Major Nelson is offering early access to the drivers for download on his blog. Xbox Live director of programming Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb made the announcement saying, "We know our fans have wanted PC compatibility, and we know they wanted to be able to use the Xbox One controller with the same games and applications they have been playing with using the Xbox 360 controller. We can't wait for them to play their favorite PC games with what we consider the best controller ever made and we're excited for fans to experience the improved D-pad, redesigned battery compartment, new comfortable design and offset analog sticks."  According to Hryb, any PC game that supports the Xbox 360 controller will now be able to support the Xbox One controller. Simply download the drivers, install them, and plug the controller into your PC through a micro USB cable and you will be good to go. Back in March, there had been rumors that Microsoft was not planning to develop the drivers. However,  once the rumor started circulating, Microsoft was quick to respond that such was not the case. So now that the drivers are available, will you be using the Xbox One controller to play games with or is there another controller you still prefer to use? Or is the mouse and keyboard all you need? Follow Sean on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

iBuyPower Shows Steam Machine Prototype at E3 2014 [Video] Posted: 10 Jun 2014 02:25 PM PDT The light strip isn't just for looks Back in November 2014 Valve announced iBuyPower as one of its partners that would be developing and selling a Steam Machine. At E3 2014, iBuyPower has shown its Steam Machine, the SBX, to Maximum PC editor Jimmy Thang.  iBuyPower director of product and marketing talked to Jimmy about the SBX prototype revealing that it is powered by a quad-core AMD CPU, AMD Radeon 250x (he mistakenly said 750x in the video), and 4GB of RAM. The reason for 4GB is due to SteamOS, which comes preinstalled, not having a lot of software running in the background as Windows 8. This means that all games available on Steam are expected to run in 1080p at 60 FPS.  The SBX sports a matte-black finish and has a light strip running along its entire length. However, the pulsating light isn't just decorative. Using SmartLight technology, it can indicate if there is an email message or if a friend is waiting to play with you. A mobile app for iOS and Android devices, coming at a later date, will allow consumers to manage the light strip or even remote control the SBX to download games while they are out of the house. Other features include two USB 2.0 ports on the side, two USB 3.0 ports in the back, HDMI/DVI output, Gigabit Ethernet, and 7.1 analog. As for the size, it is larger than Sony's PlayStation 4 but smaller than Microsoft's Xbox One.  The SBX will retail for $499 and is expected to be released in Q1 2015, the date that Valve recently announced would be the new release date for the Steam Machine.  Follow Sean on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Formlabs Announces 50 Percent Faster Form 1+ 3D Printer Posted: 10 Jun 2014 09:58 AM PDT A much improved design over the original Most of you reading this probably don't own a 3D printer, not yet anyway. However, there's a strong push to make 3D printing a mainstream thing. One of the newest 3D printers to emerge is the Form 1+ from Formlabs, which represents an extensive overhaul of the company's flagship stereolithographic 3D printer. According to Formlabs, this new model boasts a second generation laser system that's four times more powerful than its predecessor, allowing for up prints that are up to 50 percent faster. "The Form 1+ incorporates everything that we've learned in the past year," said Ian Ferguson, Lead Engineer at Formlabs. "We've given every part of the machine another look, updating it for better performance and reliability: a new laser, a new control system, and upgraded precision and quality for dozens of components." In addition to a revamped laser system, it also features a redesigned galvanometer control system to produce models with finer detail and smoother finishes than before. A reinforced peel motor assembly and all-new light-blocking injection-molded resign tank ensure repeatable, dependable prints, Formlabs, says. The Form 1+ is priced the same as its predecessor -- $3,299. For those who own an original Form 1, they can upgrade to the newer model for $749. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Razer is Now Licensing Brand to Third Party Case Makers Posted: 10 Jun 2014 09:41 AM PDT NZXT will be the first to offer a case "Designed by Razer" You'll find a wide assortment of gaming and audio peripherals if you sift through Razer's catalog of products. Keyboards, mice, headsets, controllers, and even full-blown gaming systems are among the products bearing Razer's label. What you won't find are any Razer brand cases, though that's about to change. Razer just launched a PC case design licensing program in which it will work with select third-party chassis makers to produce and sell Razer branded enclosures. Razer selected NZXT to be its launch partner for the "Designed by Razer" licensing program. Next month will see the release of the Razer designed and NZXT built "H440 - Designed by Razer." "We have some of the world's best designers and engineers working at Razer and we fully believe in advancing the industry no matter the cost, so it makes sense for us to share this knowledge with other manufacturers in our industry," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "It's our goal to service the needs of the hundreds of millions of gamers worldwide and a custom Razer PC case has been sought after for some time. The NZXT H440 – Designed by Razer is the first success with this program and we expect there to be many more." Razer says that anyone wishing to participate in the program will be subject to a "rigorous vetting process." As for the H440, it will sport Razer green USB ports and green lighting that illuminate the rear ports. It will also have a distinct design with a tinted window that shows off the illuminated Razer logo and interior hardware. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Netflix Plans to Yank Messages Shaming Verizon for Degraded Video Streams Posted: 10 Jun 2014 09:24 AM PDT Verizon gets its wish, at least for now Netflix received a cease and desist order from Verizon's legal team last week due to a message the streaming service was posting to customers during times when network congestion resulted in lower quality videos. The message read, " The Verizon network is crowded right now. Adjust video for smoother playback." Fast forward a few days and Netflix is backing off its shaming campaign, though it hasn't ruled out using the same or similar messages in the future. According to Netflix, the messages were part of a test, which insinuates that it isn't removing the message for fear of legal action from Verizon, but on its own accord. "We started a small scale test in early May that lets consumers know, while they're watching Netflix, that their experience is degraded due to a lack of capacity into their broadband provider's network," Netflix explained in a blog post. "We are testing this across the U.S. wherever there is significant and persistent network congestion This test is scheduled to end on June 16. We will evaluate rolling it out more broadly." Netflix went on to claim, once again, that it's the fault of ISPs for not delivering high-quality video feeds to its customers during times when their networks are congested. "We pay some of the world's largest transit networks to deliver Netflix video right to the front door of an ISP. Where the problem occurs is at that door -- the interconnection point -- when the broadband provider hasn't provided enough capacity to accommodate the traffic their customer requested," Netflix added. According to Netflix, some ISPs in the U.S. are essentially erecting toll booths, whereby Netflix and other services must pay a fee to have their content delivered unfettered to customers. In doing so, Netflix says ISPs are double-dipping getting their customers and Internet content providers to pay for access to each other. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Rockstar Finally Confirms Grand Theft Auto V for PC, Coming Fall (Also to PS4 and Xbox One) Posted: 10 Jun 2014 08:57 AM PDT It's about flipping time! Quick, pinch yourself to make sure this is really happening. After months and months of basically dodging questions about when Grand Theft Auto would release to PC, Rockstar Games finally acknowledged that it would happen, and even gave a general time frame. Announced at E3, Rockstar Games said GTA V will ship to PC this fall, along with versions for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. These releases won't be simple ports from the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Instead, Rockstar promises that GTA V will take full advantage of the next generation console and PC hardware with "across-the-board graphical and technical improvements" for added detail. You can expect improvements such as increased draw distances, finer texture details, denser traffic, and enhanced resolutions. "The new generation upgrades also extend to Grand Theft Auto Online, an ever-evolving Grand Theft Auto universe. Rise through the criminal ranks by banding together to complete Jobs for cash, purchase properties, vehicles and character upgrades, compete in traditional competitive modes, or create your own content to play and share with the Grand Theft Auto community," Rockstar says. Rockstar's release for PC and next gen consoles will also include all the content and gameplay that's been added to the original version since launch, including new jobs, weapons, vehicles, and so forth. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Origin PC Shoves a Titan Z Inside Chronos, Dubs It World's Smallest 4K Gaming System Posted: 10 Jun 2014 08:28 AM PDT Big time gaming performance from a small form factor system Give credit to Origin PC for never letting its lineup of gaming PCs grow stagnant, including its small form factor Chronos option. In the past few months alone, the boutique builder added a micro tower option to Chronos and upgraded its internals with Intel 9 Series Z97 motherboard options. What's next? Try 4K gaming. Origin PC today announced the availability of Nvidia's dual-GPU GeForce GTX Titan Z in its Chronos micro tower, which it now bills as the world's smallest 4K gaming PC. "So far, 4K gaming PCs have been required to be in large tower cases with multiple video cards. It's amazing to see that in such a short amount of time we are already offering a true 4K gaming PC in a micro tower that can sit vertically on your desk, or horizontally in your living room," said Kevin Wasielewski, Origin PC CEO and co-founder. "The Chronos micro tower with a 12GB Nvidia Titan Z is the most gaming power I have ever seen in such a small chassis." The Chronos comes in four different SFF and two mini-tower case options -- Corsair 250D, Silverstone RV201, Silverstone SG08, EVGA Hadron Air, Corsair 350D, and Silverstone FT03. All of them can accommodate the Titan Z, which is roughly a $3,000 upgrade over the stock GeForce GTX 750 that comes standard in some configurations. Pricing for a complete Chronos setup can vary wildly depending on which parts you choose. There's a lot of flexibility in component choices, such as 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB RAM options in DDR3-1600, 1866, or 2133, as well as "Premium" RAM options (Corsair Dominator Platinum). As previously mentioned, the Titan Z is available now as a GPU option in the Chronos. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Newegg Daily Deals: Zalman CNPS10X Optima CPU Cooler, Samsung 27-inch LED Monitor, and More! Posted: 10 Jun 2014 08:04 AM PDT Top Deal: Liquid cooling isn't for everyone. Self-contained kits have certainly made liquid cooling accessible to a new audience, but if the idea of running water through your system still gives you the willies, or if you just don't want to pay the premium attached to such cooling solutions, you're in luck. Air cooling is still vogue, and affordable! Just check out today's top deal for a Zalman CNPS10X Optima 120mm Fluid Shield Bearing Shark's Fin Blade CPU Cooler for $30 with free shipping (normally $35; additional $20 mail-in-rebate). It has aluminum fins, copper heatpipes, and compatibility with a wide range of sockets. Other Deals: Samsung S27C230B 27-inch 5ms LED Backlight LCD Monitor for $190 with free shipping (normally $200 - use coupon code: [EMCYTZG466]) WD My Passport Ultra 1TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for $60 with free shipping (normally $70 - use coupon code: [EMCYTZG473]) Western Digital WD Green 2TB IntelliPower 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive for $80 with free shipping (normally $85 - use coupon code: [EMCYTZG464]) Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive for $50 with free shipping (normally $55 - use coupon code: [EMCYTZG465])

You are subscribed to email updates from Maximum PC - All Articles To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

MMO Updates

---

• Darkfall Unholy Wars unveils custom role tutorial
• Tamriel Infinium: The big thing that Elder Scrolls Online got right
• The Secret World ARG fails to fund
• E3 2014: No Man's Sky gets a new trailer
• E3 2014: Here's four minutes of Destiny footage
• The Daily Grind: Has E3 become irrelevant to MMO gamers?
• SWTOR's Spoils of War update offers casinos, tweaks group finder
• Not So Massively: Happy birthday Marvel Heroes, a MOBA history lesson, and more
• E3 2014: See Dawngate's 'badass bookish nerds' honored in a new video
• E3 2014: Warframe heading to Xbox One
• E3 2014: The Division will get content updates on Xbox One first
• WildStar tips for every player
• Caves and swimming come to Landmark
• E3 2014: SOE's evil ways on display in this H1Z1 teaser
• Lineage II expands to Ertheia this summer

Darkfall Unholy Wars unveils custom role tutorial Posted: 10 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Darkfall, Classes, Game Mechanics, Patches, Previews, News Items, Sandbox The introduction of custom roles to Darkfall Unholy Wars is going to mean a major shakeup to the way that skills work overall. It's getting patched in today, and if you're not ready for the change yet, you're in luck; a tutorial video has just been released and is embedded just past the cut. If you want to be a master of magic with a two-handed weapon and leather armor? You can make that happen now. As previously revealed, players will be able to select eight role skills, one ultimate skill, and 16 total skills fr their custom arrangement. You can also choose your attribute boosts as well as the requirements of gear -- if you'd like heavy armor to be gated by your Dexterity instead of your Strength, that's a thing you can do. While the tutorial won't explain to you how to make a good built, it will give you the tools to make one properly. Continue reading Darkfall Unholy Wars unveils custom role tutorial Darkfall Unholy Wars unveils custom role tutorial originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Darkfall newsletter

Tamriel Infinium: The big thing that Elder Scrolls Online got right Posted: 10 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Lore, PvE, Opinion, Mac, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription, MMORPG, Tamriel Infinium I've spent a lot of time over the last few weeks explaining and complaining about the issues I have with Elder Scrolls Online. Some of my readers got the impression that I neither like nor play the game. The reality is that I do like the game, but I'm horribly frustrated with it. Many of the ideas and promises that the developers set up for the game just aren't happening (or aren't happening fast enough). That's made me not want to log into the game. The fact that the game isn't roleplay-friendly hasn't helped, either. Despite all my misgivings, ESO does compel me to log in for one main reason: the story. And not just the story but how well the characters are written and how the story is told. The subject matter isn't bland and cliche. The characters are taken seriously, even when the story is humorous, regardless of gender or race. Although I cannot give you every example here, I would like to touch on a couple of the stories that exemplify what I mean by great storytelling in an MMORPG. Continue reading Tamriel Infinium: The big thing that Elder Scrolls Online got right Tamriel Infinium: The big thing that Elder Scrolls Online got right originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Secret World ARG fails to fund Posted: 10 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Horror, Culture, The Secret World, Virtual Worlds, Post-Apocalyptic, Crowdfunding The Secret World's spin-off alternate reality game, The Black Watchmen, failed to meet its crowdfunding goal of $100,000 this week. As a result, all donations will be refunded and the team will hand out in-game outfits for its supporters. The team hasn't said die yet, stating: "We are working hard to find alternative solutions for funding this great project and we hope we will be able to count on you in our future endeavours." Currently, the team is doing a post-mortem and considering its next steps. Some of the possible options for future funding that the team is looking at include a Kickstarter campaign and a publisher. The Black Watchman was intended to be a long-running persistent ARG based in The Secret World universe. The Secret World ARG fails to fund originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: MMO Fallout

E3 2014: No Man's Sky gets a new trailer Posted: 10 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox Procedurally generated space exploration sandbox No Man's Sky resurfaced at E3 yesterday with a new trailer and a commitment to launching first on the PlayStation 4. The sci-fi title blew us away late last year with its first trailer, and even though it probably won't fit everyone's definition of an MMO, we're keeping tabs on it due to its multiplayer ripple effect and its vast gameplay space. You can watch the new clip after the break! Continue reading E3 2014: No Man's Sky gets a new trailer E3 2014: No Man's Sky gets a new trailer originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Joystiq

E3 2014: Here's four minutes of Destiny footage Posted: 10 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Destiny Bungie took center stage during yesterday's Sony E3 press conference with a four-minute trailer offering an up close and personal look at Destiny. If you're a PlayStation 4 owner, you can get an even closer look at the upcoming sci-fi shooter via the weekend alpha that starts June 12th. Destiny's beta starts July 17th exclusively on the PS4, with release planned for September 9th. Click past the cut to watch the trailer. Continue reading E3 2014: Here's four minutes of Destiny footage E3 2014: Here's four minutes of Destiny footage originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Joystiq

The Daily Grind: Has E3 become irrelevant to MMO gamers? Posted: 10 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, The Daily Grind, Events (Massively's Coverage), Miscellaneous During last year's E3, I asked the Massively readers whether they thought E3 was slowly becoming irrelevant for MMO gamers thanks to 1) competing, gamer-friendly conventions like PAX and 2) E3's focus on tech and blockbuster non-MMO titles, not to mention 3) the expense of showing at a venue like E3 for smaller MMO studios and existing games. Lore Hound's Patrick Mulhern recently voiced similar concerns, suggesting that MMOs in particular show poorly at conventions partly because of the noise-and-visuals-induced sensory overstimulation of the arena but also because few MMOs provide a "hook" that can grab a typical attendee during a 15-minute demo. Consequently, he argues, it's not worth the trouble for studios or MMO journalists to attend. Massively writers are present at this year's E3 to report on MMOs, but we're curious what you think all the same -- has E3 become irrelevant for our genre? Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind! The Daily Grind: Has E3 become irrelevant to MMO gamers? originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

SWTOR's Spoils of War update offers casinos, tweaks group finder Posted: 09 Jun 2014 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dev Diaries, Dungeons In Star Wars: The Old Republic's most recent dev blog, designers Chris Schmidt, Alex Modny, and George Smith discuss the major game systems headed to servers with the 2.8 Spoils of War update -- specifically, the Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event, PvP tweaks, and the story mode ops group finder. Nar Shaddaa casinos will feature slot machines that award special buffs, weapons, armor, cosmetic abilities, and mounts -- like a ridable Rancor -- to lucky gamblers. Participants in Galactic Starfighter matches and Warzones will begin receiving double rewards, and two new ship variants, the Assault Bomber and Skirmisher Gunship, will become available. In an effort to reduce queue time, the group finder will utilize the 16-man story mode difficulty for operations and bolster gear rating for all players. Rewards will also be increased. Read the full dev blog at the official site. SWTOR's Spoils of War update offers casinos, tweaks group finder originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Dev blog

Not So Massively: Happy birthday Marvel Heroes, a MOBA history lesson, and more Posted: 09 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Miscellaneous, Not So Massively, MOBA Welcome back to No So Massively, where every Monday we round up the highlights from the past week in the world of MOBAs, roguelikes, MMOTCGs, and other games that aren't quite MMOs. SMITE revamps Hercules and pays homage to football The Crew will hit closed beta on July 23 SMITE packs its bags for Latin America A MOBA history lesson Vainglory, a new MOBA from ex-Rockstar, Riot devs A final Civilization Online beta review Continue reading Not So Massively: Happy birthday Marvel Heroes, a MOBA history lesson, and more Not So Massively: Happy birthday Marvel Heroes, a MOBA history lesson, and more originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

E3 2014: See Dawngate's 'badass bookish nerds' honored in a new video Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Free-to-Play, MOBA Dawngate is looking to bring a little something different to the MOBA field, as evidenced in its catchphrase, "break the meta." In a new video, Waystone Games devs list off several reasons why Dawngate isn't your average MMO. These include more of a focus on flexible team strategy, an epic storyline, and even the embrace of "badass bookish nerd" characters. Is this all just big bluster or shrewd design strategy? Check out the video after the jump and let us know what you think. Continue reading E3 2014: See Dawngate's 'badass bookish nerds' honored in a new video E3 2014: See Dawngate's 'badass bookish nerds' honored in a new video originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Via: Polygon

E3 2014: Warframe heading to Xbox One Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Events (Real-World), Free-to-Play, Consoles, MMOFPS Xbox One jockeys will soon have another online offering in which to indulge. Warframe announced today at E3 that it will be heading to the console sometime in 2014 as a self-published title. Digital Extremes Creative Director Steve Sinclair says that this will be a good move for the online sci-fi title: "Bringing Warframe to Xbox One is a no-brainer. Our players have been asking for Warframe since the debut of the console and with the ID@Xbox Program, now we can make it happen. Having the freedom to develop and publish Warframe on our own terms is the true definition of independence to us. Warframe is a passion project for our team and building it alongside our players is a reality now with digital distribution." You can check out Warframe's E3 trailer, starring Big-Eyed Fred, after the break. Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned! Continue reading E3 2014: Warframe heading to Xbox One E3 2014: Warframe heading to Xbox One originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Xbox One announcement Via: Joystiq

E3 2014: The Division will get content updates on Xbox One first Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Patches, News Items, Consoles, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic, Miscellaneous While The Division has been delayed until next year, players will have their choice of platforms on which to play it. Unless, of course, those players really want to have the newest updates every time, in which case they're going to need to play on the Xbox One. At Microsoft's E3 opening presentation, developers revealed that content will come to The Division on the console first, prior to the PlayStation 4 or the PC. The announcement was accompanied by a brief gameplay trailer and some recap of the game's mechanics and setting. While it was originally scheduled to launch this year, the game was officially delayed until 2015 last month. Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned! Continue reading E3 2014: The Division will get content updates on Xbox One first E3 2014: The Division will get content updates on Xbox One first originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Joystiq

WildStar tips for every player Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Game Mechanics, Guides, WildStar, Subscription, Buy-to-Play Do you know the fine points of dyeing gear in WildStar? Did you know that interrupting enemies grants you a damage bonus? Are you aware that you can get all the benefits of your gear while being absolutely naked? All of these things are true, and a new video by WOBO just past the break takes a few minutes to point out all of the tips, tricks, and other fine points that you might not have noticed while playing the game. Sure, some of these are probably familiar to players who have been in the game for a while, but some of them (like the bonus interrupt damage) might be new even to players who have been in since the earlier beta phases. Jump on past the break for the full video! Continue reading WildStar tips for every player WildStar tips for every player originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: WOBO YouTube Via: Bio Break

Caves and swimming come to Landmark Posted: 09 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Patches, Free-to-Play, Sandbox It's Big Patch Day over at Landmark, and the new caves are the darling of the update. These underworld passages (are there any other types of caves?) offer a different type of environment to explore and exploit. Larger deposits of ore and special treasure chests are the rewards that the dev team is dangling to prospective spelunkers. Interestingly enough, these caves are only the first "phase" of several that will see these subterranian landscapes expanded. Other additions in today's patch include underground resource detection, the ability to swim, a makeover to plant harvesting, and tweaks to trees and potions. You can read up on the patch notes on the official forums and watch a preview video of Landmark's caves after the break! Continue reading Caves and swimming come to Landmark Caves and swimming come to Landmark originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Patch notes

E3 2014: SOE's evil ways on display in this H1Z1 teaser Posted: 09 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Horror, Trailers, Video, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, H1Z1 SOE has taken the wraps off "My Evil Ways," a new trailer for zombie sandbox H1Z1. The clip is comprised of gameplay footage and seems to endorse the kill-or-be-killed mentality that typically permeates apocalyptic fiction. View it in full after the break! Continue reading E3 2014: SOE's evil ways on display in this H1Z1 teaser E3 2014: SOE's evil ways on display in this H1Z1 teaser originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: YouTube

Lineage II expands to Ertheia this summer Posted: 09 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Lineage 2, Expansions, Free-to-Play NCsoft's popular Lineage II MMO announces a new expansion coming later this summer. Entitled Ertheia, this expansion brings with it a new race (the Ertheia), new hunting zones, and more. "Ertheia, born of the wind, were created by the god Sayha," the game's lore states. "Renowned for their beauty, everyone longed to keep them near. But like the wind itself, they never wanted to stay in one place for very long, and suffered if they were confined. For ages, the Ertheia made their home in the Wind Spirit Realm, away from interaction with the Material Realm. But a catastrophic event has thrust Faeron Village into Aden. And now these graceful, deadly warriors find themselves engaged in a life-or-death battle against Shilen in a strange place." Lineage II recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in North America and features NCsoft's Truly Free business model. You can find out more on the exmapsion by watching the video included after the cut. Continue reading Lineage II expands to Ertheia this summer Lineage II expands to Ertheia this summer originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 09 Jun 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

You are subscribed to email updates from Massively To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

MMORPG News

---

• ArcheAge: What's the Big Deal About Glyph?
• Dragon Age: Inquisition: Thoughts on Inqusition and Mass Effect 4
• General: Sony E3: Kingdom Under Fire 2, Bloodborne Revealed & More
• Destiny: Official E3 Trailer: Earth's Last Hope
• The Crew: Closed Beta and Launch Announced!
• General: Sony E3 Live Stream @6pm PST
• Mass Effect 4: New Worlds, New Characters to Fall in Love With
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: E3 Video Shows Demo Game Play
• Lineage 2: Next Expansion, Ertheia, Announced
• The Division: E3 Cinematic Trailer & Game Play Footage Video
• General: MMO Marketing - Why the Community is More Important than Ever
• Warframe: Headed to XBox One in 2014
• WildStar: Vine Post Hints at New Area
• Dragon Age: Inquisition: Premier Content to Arrive on XBox One First
• Star Citizen: Chris Roberts Hates the Media
• H1Z1: What It Takes to Survive
• Elder Scrolls Online: E3 Trailer Invites Players to 'Live Another Life'
• WildStar: Game On #46 - Interview with Jeremy Gaffney
• Guild Wars 2: Why Season 2 is Going to Rock!

ArcheAge: What's the Big Deal About Glyph? Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:32 PM PDT In our last column on ArcheAge we had some announcements, random experiences, and PvP chatter. Rather, this week we're here to discuss Trion World's Glyph and what the big deal is about ArcheAge. So stay a while and listen if ArcheAge is your game!

Dragon Age: Inquisition: Thoughts on Inqusition and Mass Effect 4 Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:13 PM PDT We were present at today's EA Press Conference for E3 2014, and thankfully were not disappointed in the RPG department. Both Dragon Age: Inquisition and Mass Effect 4 got some new info dumps. We also learned that BioWare is hard at work on a brand new IP, but nothing else about that was said. Read on for our impressions of the Inquisition gameplay and the ME4 news.

General: Sony E3: Kingdom Under Fire 2, Bloodborne Revealed & More Posted: 08 Jun 2014 08:30 PM PDT During tonight's Sony E3 presentation, several interesting nuggets of information were revealed.

Destiny: Official E3 Trailer: Earth's Last Hope Posted: 08 Jun 2014 08:01 PM PDT The latest E3 trailer to hit the airwaves is one for Bungie's Destiny. The trailer reveals some of the lore behind the game, the reason for players to participate. In addition, it was revealed the the early adopter alpha will kick off on Thursday, with the PS3 and PS4 beta beginning on July 17th.

The Crew: Closed Beta and Launch Announced! Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:30 PM PDT During E3 in Los Angeles, Ubisoft's racing MMO The Crew got itself a launch date and a closed beta date. Read on for when!

General: Sony E3 Live Stream @6pm PST Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:23 PM PDT Fans of PlayStation products will want to check out the E3 live stream that is set to take off at 6:00 pm PST / 9:00 pm EST tonight, Monday, June 9th.

Mass Effect 4: New Worlds, New Characters to Fall in Love With Posted: 09 Jun 2014 01:38 PM PDT "We think fans of the series are going to be surprised at just how far we're going." Bioware has revealed a new video that shows off some very early conceptual footage of Mass Effect 4, a game that will take off without the legendary Commander Shepard. In addition, Bioware reveals a very small chunk of its completely new IP in development. The video is part of the EA E3 stream event.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: E3 Video Shows Demo Game Play Posted: 09 Jun 2014 01:29 PM PDT The Witcher team has published a new video of the E3 trailer of the demo that players are taking on during this week's convention. If you're on the fence about preordering The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, this may finally push you to head to your favorite retailer.

Lineage 2: Next Expansion, Ertheia, Announced Posted: 09 Jun 2014 01:12 PM PDT NCSoft has announced the next Lineage II expansion. Called "Ertheia", the expansion is expected to launch later this summer. Ertheia is a new playable race that will be introduced into the game as well as new hunting zones and much more.

The Division: E3 Cinematic Trailer & Game Play Footage Video Posted: 09 Jun 2014 01:08 PM PDT Inexplicably beginning with a cheery holiday tune, Ubisoft has released a five minute long trailer for Tom Clancy's The Division that shows off some pretty sweet game play footage. Check it out and let us know what you think!

General: MMO Marketing - Why the Community is More Important than Ever Posted: 08 Jun 2014 01:09 PM PDT Last week, Goblinworks' Ryan Dancey released plans for the upcoming Pathfinder Online alpha test. Given the game's debt to its Kickstarter backers, involving the community isn't a surprise, but the degree of transparent design and the alpha's lack of an NDA shows both an openness to feedback and suggestion and confidence in the project. It's also a really great example of the greater influence of community input on MMO design and marketing.

Warframe: Headed to XBox One in 2014 Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:16 AM PDT Digital Extremes has announced that Warframe will be making its debut on the XBox One later in 2014. The game will be released using the new ID@XBox feature which allows independent developers to self-publish their games.

WildStar: Vine Post Hints at New Area Posted: 09 Jun 2014 11:58 AM PDT The WildStar team has posted a semi-secret teaser type image and post on Vine that indicates a new area is in the works already.

Dragon Age: Inquisition: Premier Content to Arrive on XBox One First Posted: 09 Jun 2014 11:23 AM PDT Microsoft and EA have announced that "premier" content for Dragon Age: Inquisition will be released first on the XBox One. What that content is exactly remains unknown. Along with the announcement, a new DA:I trailer was released. See what you think!

Star Citizen: Chris Roberts Hates the Media Posted: 08 Jun 2014 12:59 PM PDT Well, he moderately dislikes us, I guess. I had to exaggerate a bit, because that's what we media people do. According to Chris, we whip out sensationalist headlines to generate a little drama around our articles. To be fair to him, we do to some extent, but folks like him are there loading our ammo for us.

H1Z1: What It Takes to Survive Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:29 AM PDT Sony Online Entertainment has released a new H1Z1 trailer that asks players to consider if they are willing or not to do whatever it takes to survive. The trailer has been released as E3 kicks off in Los Angeles this week. What do you think? Would your core values remain intact?

Elder Scrolls Online: E3 Trailer Invites Players to 'Live Another Life' Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:44 AM PDT The Elder Scrolls Online team is heading to this week's E3 convention to show off its game. To celebrate the arrival on the show floor, the team has released a new trailer that invites players to "live another life". Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments.

WildStar: Game On #46 - Interview with Jeremy Gaffney Posted: 09 Jun 2014 09:10 AM PDT Chris and Jessica sit down with Jeremy Gaffney, Executive Producer for Carbine Studios, the developers of WildStar. Together they talk about the game's launch and reception so far, the vision behind "hardcore" raids (and hardcore housing), and why new players shouldn't be afraid of the telegraph combat system. Jeremy also gives a few hints about what we can expect in the next content patch.

Guild Wars 2: Why Season 2 is Going to Rock! Posted: 08 Jun 2014 01:21 PM PDT ArenaNet has put a lot of time and effort into making Guild Wars 2 the most unique MMO possible. Even after its launch, they continue to try new things. Their biggest attempt being the Living Story. It certainly added to the experience, but like anything new, it had it's faults. And like any group of gamers, we let the developers know about those faults on the forums, social media, and in game.

You are subscribed to email updates from MMORPG.COM News To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610