MMO Updates |
- Lost Pages of Taborea: Is the guild lock-out good or bad?
- ArcheAge caster class detailed
- KingsIsle brings Wizard101 goodies to Canada
- MV Guide: June 13 - 20, 2011
- The Daily Grind: Would you like more exploration options?
- Week in Review: No release date for you
- EVE Evolved: Predictions for DUST 514
- The Anvil of Crom: Recessions, appearance tabs, and PvP for the returning player
- One Shots: The non-elder dragon
- E3 2011: Perfect World shows off three killer new titles
- Allods Online previews the new Reincarnation system
| Lost Pages of Taborea: Is the guild lock-out good or bad? Posted: 13 Jun 2011 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-play, Runes of Magic, Lost Pages of Taborea  Continue reading Lost Pages of Taborea: Is the guild lock-out good or bad?
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| ArcheAge caster class detailed Posted: 13 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, ArcheAge  While most MMO mages are on the squishy side, it appears that ArcheAge will buck that trend a bit given the reviewer's observations that his mage had a lot of hit points as well as a significant shield buff. Offense is of course the mage's raison d'etre, and ArcheAge casters apparently pack a wallop (as well as two- to three- second cast times). It's not all wham-spam-thank-you-ma'am, though, as there is some strategy involved. Read all about it at AAportal, and check out the gameplay video after the cut. Continue reading ArcheAge caster class detailed
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| KingsIsle brings Wizard101 goodies to Canada Posted: 13 Jun 2011 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Business models, Free-to-play, Trading card games, Casual, Kids, Wizard101, Family  Canadians worried about getting their hands on these cards can rest easy -- KingsIsle is pushing the cards into major Canadian retailers this fall. Concerned players who have been "surprisingly vocal" about the lack of card access will also get the chance to own exclusive pets available only in their area. This move will bring Wizard101's combined retail presence to over 50,000 stores. Not bad -- not bad at all. So, what's next for the freemium giant? Well, KingsIsle just partnered with Gameforge to bring the game overseas. Interesting things happen when you have to port a fully voice-acted game like Wizard101 to a place like Germany. The UI and map has to be tweaked to allow room for the longer written language, and everything needs to be localized. There are also cultural differences to consider, and the cash shop can be received differently than here in the U.S. The new game cards will be offered for $39, but the items included are valued at over $100.
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| Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Video, Livestream, Miscellaneous, MV Guide  Every week, the Massively staff logs in to play various MMOs live and in person, and we'd love for you to drop by the channel and visit. We have a combination of regular weekly games and new surprises, so you'll find a variety of games to take a look at. During Livestream events, you can participate in the live chat to learn about the game, ask questions, and spend some time with Massively staff and readers. (Of course, Livestream events are subject to the whims of outside forces like server-side gremlins once in a while.) This week's schedule is on the light side as we're all still reeling from E3, but since good things come in small packages, follow along after the jump to see what's scheduled for this week! Continue reading MV Guide: June 13 - 20, 2011
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| The Daily Grind: Would you like more exploration options? Posted: 13 Jun 2011 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Game mechanics, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Virtual worlds, Miscellaneous  So would you like to see more exploration options in MMOs? Would you enjoy the chance to have a new location where you had to puzzle your way past traps and not draw your sword (or gun or electrical magic or whatever)? How about exploring a landscape without certain knowledge about what was on the other side? Or do you feel that's a thing of the past and so long as answers and guides are freely available online that exploration can't quite be replicated?  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!
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| Week in Review: No release date for you Posted: 12 Jun 2011 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Massively meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous  Release date please. Release date please. Release date please. You can keep asking for Star Wars: The Old Republic's release date, but it won't make a difference. You won't get it until Electronic Arts is ready. And even when you get it, what will you do with it? Complain that it's too soon? Too far away? Your wait's going to be the same regardless. So during that wait, you're just going to have to be content with walkthroughs of iconic planets like Tatooine and Alderaan, previews of raids, teaser trailers of Smugglers in very fine hats, and hands-on impressions of new class specs. I know. Life's rough. Join me past the break for a look at this week's other top MMO stories, unsurprisingly dominated by E3 goodness! Continue reading Week in Review: No release date for you
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| EVE Evolved: Predictions for DUST 514 Posted: 12 Jun 2011 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, PvP, Endgame, Opinion, Free-to-play, EVE Evolved, DUST 514  I think most EVE players imagined a vague web-based communication between EVE pilots and DUST mercenaries and little or no control over the outcome of a fight. We justly worried that our system sovereignty would be decided by the outcome of random matchmaking-style FPS battles or that DUST would only affect worthless planet-based industrial networks. At this year's E3, even our most optimistic expectations were completely blown away. DUST will be fully integrated into the EVE servers, with DUST players able to join EVE corporations and EVE players able to supply ground troops with equipment. We'll deliver decisive air strikes in realtime from ships in orbit, and DUST players will even be able to fire back. In this week's EVE Evolved, I re-examine the link between EVE Online and DUST 514 in light of the new information from E3 to make some predictions about what the battle for a planet might be like. Continue reading EVE Evolved: Predictions for DUST 514
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| The Anvil of Crom: Recessions, appearance tabs, and PvP for the returning player Posted: 12 Jun 2011 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Age of Conan, Economy, Game mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-play, The Anvil of Crom  This week I'd like to take a brief time out to highlight some worthwhile (and ongoing) community discussions. Every so often it's good to take a bit of a break from my rantings and ravings and hand the microphone to you guys, and what better way to do that than by examining a few of the more interesting forum discussions to be found on both the U.S. and EU boards. Without further ado, join me after the cut and add your two copper to the comment section. Continue reading The Anvil of Crom: Recessions, appearance tabs, and PvP for the returning player
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| One Shots: The non-elder dragon Posted: 12 Jun 2011 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Guild Wars, One Shots  Kuunavang is the first dragon you fight in the Guild Wars games. She's corrupted in the the Unwaking Waters mission, but after you free her (defeat her), she's an ally for the rest of the game, offering special skills in certain missions to help you out.Next week on One Shots is guild week. It's time to show off your best group shot of you and your guildmates. Whether you're hanging out, enjoying guild housing, taking out a huge enemy, or throwing a party, grab a screenshot, send it to oneshots@massively.com along with your name and the name of the game, and tell us about your guild!
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| E3 2011: Perfect World shows off three killer new titles Posted: 12 Jun 2011 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, New titles, Previews, PvP, PvE, Free-to-play, Hands-on, Massively Hands-on, Massively Event Coverage  I was ushered into a dark cave-like structure built just for showing off three new titles. I shook hands, made introductions, placed faces with names that I normally knew only through email or social media, and sat down in front of a screen with a glowing image of a man in a bear suit -- a bear suit with giant claws. It reminded me of Frank from Donnie Darko. The PR team started to give me the details of the new titles I was about to play, and then I turned around and logged in. Join me past the cut to hear what I thought! Continue reading E3 2011: Perfect World shows off three killer new titles
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| Allods Online previews the new Reincarnation system Posted: 12 Jun 2011 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game mechanics, Patches, Previews, News items, Free-to-play, Allods Online  Characters who complete the trials necessary for reincarnation will be able to create a special Incarnation character, who shares most of a character's resources such as bag size and mounts. Incarnations are less powerful than the original while leveling, but the bonus is that both the original character and the incarnation may learn abilities from the other's class, allowing more freedom in creating a unique character. Allods Online players interested in this system can find more information on the official preview page -- it should be an interesting way to explore a different character type and earn some extra character abilities in the process.
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