MMO Updates |
- New power set, Central City map coming to DCUO on December 6th
- EVE trailer shows off new Crucible expansion
- Fiesta Online whips up a creamy browser version
- Jump into Mythos Global with a closed beta key from Massively!
- Neverwinter tempts your lust for glory with its first teaser trailer
- The Daily Grind: Is in-game weather important?
- War of the Immortals unveils the Magus preview trailer
- City of Heroes aims at accessorizing with the new Gunslinger Set
- Dark Age of Camelot celebrates 10th birthday with limited edition lithograph
- EverQuest II Age of Discovery launch date, new features revealed
- Blizzard's Jay Wilson discusses the creation of Diablo III
- The Game Archaeologist celebrates Dark Age of Camelot's 10th anniversary
- Funcom releases Age of Conan 3.1 update, Dreamworld tweaks
- Hyperspace Beacon: PvP with Taugrim
- The Soapbox: The absurdity of the NDA
- DragonSoul enters open beta
| New power set, Central City map coming to DCUO on December 6th Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:30 AM PST Filed under: Super-hero, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, DC Universe Online  There's plenty of bang for your buck too, and it all starts with a new power set (electricity) and continues with new gear, a new open-world map (Central City), and plenty of new DC Comics characters and missions to populate it. New faces include Livewire, Black Lightning, The Top, and The Trickster, and you can learn more about DCUO -- as well as download the client -- at the game's official web destination.
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| EVE trailer shows off new Crucible expansion Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:00 AM PST Filed under: Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, EVE Online, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Sandbox  The video shows off most of Crucible's major bullet points including new visuals, captain's quarters, tier three battlecruisers, and a ton of balancing tweaks. See for yourself after the break. Continue reading EVE trailer shows off new Crucible expansion
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| Fiesta Online whips up a creamy browser version Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Free-to-play, Browser  Coming this winter, the Fiesta Online browser edition will access the full game that current players experience. Players will be able to log onto either the browser or standard client and interact in the same game. Outspark says that this is only the first part of greater changes coming to the game. Outspark CEO Philip Yun says this is all about giving its customers more choice: "With such a large fan following we hear plenty of opinions on what players want. In preparation for more content coming in the future, we wanted to provide old and new players more ways to enjoy and play their favorite MMO." [Source: Outspark press release]
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| Jump into Mythos Global with a closed beta key from Massively! Posted: 30 Nov 2011 07:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Mythos, Giveaways  The game will begin closed beta testing tomorrow, and if you're anxious to get in for a first look (and some bug hunting) we've got a closed beta key ready and waiting. Head over to our giveaway page to snag your key, then visit T3Fun to make an account if you haven't yet. Once you're signed in you're set to go to the Mythos page and click "Apply for CBT". Enter your beta key when prompted, click "go," and you're all set! The beta period begins tomorrow, December 1st, and ends Monday, December 5th. 
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| Neverwinter tempts your lust for glory with its first teaser trailer Posted: 30 Nov 2011 06:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Free-to-play  Hint: Die rolls out the wazoo. While brief, this teaser trailer is our first glimpse into Cryptic's latest MMO offering, and while it doesn't go into game mechanics, it does show off the engine, the fighting effects, and even tantalizes with a bit of voice-over. But it's your opinion that truly matters, so hit the jump to see the full reel and let us know in the comments what you think! Continue reading Neverwinter tempts your lust for glory with its first teaser trailer
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| The Daily Grind: Is in-game weather important? Posted: 30 Nov 2011 05:00 AM PST Filed under: Culture, Game mechanics, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous  What am I talking about? Weather, of course (but you knew that because you read the title, you sly dog). Dynamic weather systems don't come standard in all MMOs, and even in the ones in which they appear, they aren't always noticed. For some, weather adds a layer of immersion that helps one pretend that one is in an actual world. For others, it's an annoying factor that reduces visibility and makes one wonder why the devs couldn't be putting their efforts to better use elsewhere. Storm clouds are sweeping in over this Daily Grind and a warm front of flames is predicted. What do you think? Are weather systems important (or at least welcomed), or are they just a waste of coding space?  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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| War of the Immortals unveils the Magus preview trailer Posted: 29 Nov 2011 07:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Classes, Free-to-play  Needless to say, the class features the typical setup of a glass cannon, with light armor, weak melee, and an almost unbelievable talent for summoning hugely destructive spells on any number of targets. It may not be the most subtle class available, but it's certainly the go-to class for heavy damage. Take a look at the gameplay mechanics and some of the armor sets available for the Magus in the trailer just past the break. [Source: Perfect World Entertainment press release] Continue reading War of the Immortals unveils the Magus preview trailer
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| City of Heroes aims at accessorizing with the new Gunslinger Set Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:00 PM PST Filed under: Super-hero, City of Heroes, City of Villains, News items, Free-to-play  The whole package is available for 400 points in the store, but if you'd rather buy items piecemeal the option remains as always. And if you've mostly been kept away from the game's subscription fee by the lack of proper gunslinging attire, you'll be happy to know that the game is also offering players a special subscription deal through the end of December, giving players extra VIP subscription time when purchasing a membership for six months or a year at a time.
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| Dark Age of Camelot celebrates 10th birthday with limited edition lithograph Posted: 29 Nov 2011 05:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Dark Age of Camelot, Events, real-world, News items, Miscellaneous  Mythic Entertainment's popular RvRvR-based MMORPG, Dark Age of Camelot, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. In order to commemorate this momentous occasion, Mythic is selling a limited edition Dark Age of Camelot 10th anniversary lithograph. There will only be 300 prints available, each signed and numbered by artist Eric Polak, so if you want to get your grubby paws on one of these beauties, you'd better preorder now.
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| EverQuest II Age of Discovery launch date, new features revealed Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, EverQuest II, Classes, Expansions, Game mechanics, Lore, Previews, Free-to-play, Hands-on, Dungeons  Continue reading EverQuest II Age of Discovery launch date, new features revealed
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| Blizzard's Jay Wilson discusses the creation of Diablo III Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:00 PM PST Filed under: Interviews, MMO industry, News items, Miscellaneous  The big title on Not So Massively's current waiting list is, of course, Diablo III. It may be a bit before we get a solid release date out of Blizzard "Soon" Entertainment, but in the meantime, the company is keeping the hype training running steadily. Today we have a new interview from the folks over at PC Gamer, during which Diablo III's game director, Jay Wilson, talks about the challenges of building a new game based on the Diablo pedigree while also ensuring that the title has a soul of its own. For example, while many have decried the game's "more colorful" environments, Wilson states that "if you make something, you can't just copy. You have to infuse it with your own personality, your own interests, your own opinions, your own desires. If you don't, then it will be soulless." For the full interview, just click on through to PC Gamer.
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| The Game Archaeologist celebrates Dark Age of Camelot's 10th anniversary Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Dark Age of Camelot, Interviews, PvP, The Game Archaeologist  It has indeed. You may wish to invest in a calendar. While it might be a tad tardy, I got the chance to interview the ever-busy Mythic about this milestone... and here it is! The Game Archaeologist: Could you please introduce yourself, your role on the team, and the faction for which you live, breathe and sleep? Stuart Zissu: I am Stuart Zissu, producer on Dark Age of Camelot. Asking which Realm I prefer is like asking which child is my favorite, I love them all! They all have their advantages and disadvantages, and each one brings something different to the table. With that said, my first level 50 was an Albion Enhancement Friar (before Enhancement Friars were "viable"). Continue reading The Game Archaeologist celebrates Dark Age of Camelot's 10th anniversary
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| Funcom releases Age of Conan 3.1 update, Dreamworld tweaks Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Age of Conan, Bugs, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play  Yep, the 3.1 update is here, and while the bulk of the new code is devoted to Dreamworld engine tweaks, there are also quite a few class-related changes to peruse. Players have also been reporting various issues due to running custom user interfaces, and various fixes and workarounds have also begun showing up in the official 3.1 feedback thread. As always, more info is available at the official AoC website.
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| Hyperspace Beacon: PvP with Taugrim Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:30 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Classes, New titles, PvP, Endgame, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Guides, Hyperspace Beacon  Let me introduce to you Ed Park aka Taugrim. Ed joined the Gamebreaker team as an expert on Trion's RIFT, and he has been doing video guides for PvP for about seven years. Ed has a habit of proving people wrong in his videos, which is one of the main reasons I like turning to him for PvP advice. He told me about the melee cleric in RIFT and how many people said the playstyle wasn't viable in PvP. Consequently, he released videos showing (with incredible commentary, I might add) how he successfully plays that class in PvP. But we didn't come here to talk about RIFT -- we came to talk about SWTOR. After the break, catch my interview with Taugrim in bite-sized chunks. Enjoy! Continue reading Hyperspace Beacon: PvP with Taugrim
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| The Soapbox: The absurdity of the NDA Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:00 PM PST Filed under: Sci-fi, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Opinion, MMOFPS, Star Wars: The Old Republic, TERA, The Soapbox, PlanetSide 2  So Star Wars: The Old Republic's NDA dropped. Now the entire world (officially) knows the skinny on BioWare's new themepark, and I'm hard-pressed to think of a more anti-climactic NDA death. Even if you weren't following the game over the past few months, you knew exactly what to expect -- provided you weren't a Star Wars or a BioWare virgin. This complete lack of surprise is one reason why the whole MMORPG NDA thing is a joke, and TOR is just the latest in a long series of punchlines. Continue reading The Soapbox: The absurdity of the NDA
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| Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, News items, Free-to-play  We haven't heard much from Neonga AG regarding its upcoming Asian-themed MMO, DragonSoul, since the beginning of the month. Well, apparently the team has been hard at work, because the title entered open beta today. So if you want to experience the game's much-boasted political system, or if you just want to kill some mobs, make some friends, and do some quests, just head on over to the game's official site to get started. There won't be any character wipes between now and launch, so if you want a leg up on the competition, this is your chance. [Source: Neonga AG press release]
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