MMO Updates |
- Dragonica expansion bringing new race, class, and mountable pets
- LEGO Universe update adds progression system
- Flameseeker Chronicles: PvP in Flux
- Catch The Raid's world premiere for free
- MV Guide: August 8-14, 2011
- The Daily Grind: Out of all your characters, who's the favorite?
- Week in Review: Pandas in the mist
- EVE Evolved: Upgrading to a PvP cruiser: Minmatar and Caldari
- One Shots: Farewell to Some Assembly Required week
- Rise and Shiny recap: Earth Eternal
| Dragonica expansion bringing new race, class, and mountable pets Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play  What's the big deal? For starters, the patch will bring about a new playable race and mountable pets. Strangely, today's press release doesn't mention the new race by name, and instead says that it will "arrive with an entirely new player class" that uses summoning magic in some form, and "differ[s] significantly from [the] classes currently available." As for the new mount system, gPotato says that players may use their existing pets and may also deploy the mounts during battle. The expansion will include new pets as well, and we'll bring you more on all the New Origin content in the near future.
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| LEGO Universe update adds progression system Posted: 08 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, LEGO Universe, Kids, Family  What's there to do in LEGO Universe when your creativity runs dry, though? Thanks to the game's latest content update, traditional MMO character-building is now a viable option. Player minifigures may progress through 40 levels of content, unlocking points, achievements, and equipment along the way. That's not all, as the latest LEGO Universe patch also features four new faction kits (Specialized Adventurer, Shinobi, Inventor, and Space Ranger), each of them aligned with one of the game's four Nexus Force factions and each offering players the opportunity to rank up and explore "new gear, powers, and abilities." Last but not least, the new LEGO Universe update brings a new instance challenge in the form of the Avant Gardens, and a big nasty known as the Spider Queen awaits players who are creative enough to make it through to the final battle.
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| Flameseeker Chronicles: PvP in Flux Posted: 08 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Guild Wars, PvP, Flameseeker Chronicles  The Flux effect, if you're not familiar with it, is a regularly changing environmental effect that is present in PvP areas. It changes the damage you give or receive based on varying factors such as movement, profession, death penalty, and so on. It's been a big deal in the PvP community, serving to shake up the meta a bit and keep things interesting. Now that we've had several months to settle into it, I took the opportunity to chat with a few PvP players about Flux. Follow along after the jump to see what they had to say! Continue reading Flameseeker Chronicles: PvP in Flux
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| Catch The Raid's world premiere for free Posted: 08 Aug 2011 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: World of Warcraft, Video, Culture, Endgame, Miscellaneous  Directed by gamer Kevin Johnson, The Raid follows a guild of World of Warcraft players who tackle some of the toughest challenges of the game and open up about what being a raider means to them. The 20-minute runtime examines what drives players to the raiding scene and introduces outsiders to the collaboration and competition that goes on during these events. The primary focus, however, is on the social aspect of raiding and how it binds a group of people together for a single purpose. You can catch the documentary after the jump until Wednesday evening at 10 p.m. EDT. Please note that the film starts around the 26-minute mark if you don't want to sit through the pre-show interviews. Give it a watch and let us know what you think -- did The Raid hit the spot or miss its target? Continue reading Catch The Raid's world premiere for free
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| Posted: 08 Aug 2011 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Massively meta, 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 titles to take a look at. During livestream events, you can participate in the live chat, ask questions to learn about the game, and simply 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.) Follow along after the jump to see what's scheduled for this week! Continue reading MV Guide: August 8-14, 2011
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| The Daily Grind: Out of all your characters, who's the favorite? Posted: 08 Aug 2011 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Game mechanics, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous  Maybe you only have a couple of games in your history and you're immune to the urge of making dozens of alts, or perhaps you've got a hundred characters spread over dozens of games. Whatever the case, there are no doubt one or two names that stand out in the list. So who's your favorite character out of the ones you've played? Is it a character that stands out due to class abilities, roleplaying, or some other sentimental connection?  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: Pandas in the mist Posted: 07 Aug 2011 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: MMO industry, News items, Massively meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous  World of Warcraft subs dipped below their high water mark this week, prompting catcalls and huzzahs from Blizzard detractors and we've-heard-that-before eyerolls from the rest of us. Coincidentally (or maybe not), rumors of a Pandaren-flavored expansion for the fantasy title surfaced alongside the whisperings of discontent. Lest you think we've turned into WoW Insider, rest assured that lots of other MMO news happened this week as well, and we've got your recap after the cut! Continue reading Week in Review: Pandas in the mist
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| EVE Evolved: Upgrading to a PvP cruiser: Minmatar and Caldari Posted: 07 Aug 2011 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Game mechanics, PvP, Hands-on, EVE Evolved, Guides  Last month, I encouraged new players who might be starting out on their own to grab a few friends and similarly charge into PvP from day one. To follow up, the last two weeks' columns have been dedicated to getting new players into their first PvP frigate and upgrading to a cruiser, with emphasis on staying financially ahead of the inevitable ship losses. Last week we tackled Gallente and Amarr ships, with some cheap battle-tested setups for the Thorax, Vexor, Arbitrator and Omen that new players will be able to fly with only a few weeks of skill training. In this week's EVE Evolved, we look at Minmatar and Caldari cruisers, with setups for the Stabber, Rupture, Blackbird and Moa and tips on saving your escape pod to minimise the cost of death. Continue reading EVE Evolved: Upgrading to a PvP cruiser: Minmatar and Caldari
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| One Shots: Farewell to Some Assembly Required week Posted: 07 Aug 2011 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Galleries, Screenshots, Fallen Earth, Free-to-play, One Shots, Post-Apocalyptic  Next week's theme starts tomorrow, and it's pop culture in MMOs. Developers sneak references in all over games, whether it be via NPCs, quests, or items, and we want to see your favorites. Grab a screenshot, tell us a bit about what it is, and send it to oneshots@massively.com. We'll be featuring the best of these all week.
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| Rise and Shiny recap: Earth Eternal Posted: 07 Aug 2011 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Screenshots, Video, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-play, Browser, Hands-on, Races, Casual, Humor, Rise and Shiny, Livestream  Yet, here we are. The game has returned and it is in a fully playable state. I was so surprised that I didn't really believe it until I was making a character and entering the game. A few things have changed, some have improved and others were worse. Click past the cut and I'll tell you all about it! Continue reading Rise and Shiny recap: Earth Eternal
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