MMO Updates |
- WildStar Wednesday tours Algoroc
- Celebrate the launch of Tribes: Ascend with a new weapon on us
- Forget guild housing -- Spirit Tales is bringing guild islands
- ArenaNet shows the making of Guild Wars 2's collector's edition statue
- Fishing, Survival, and Dragons: The Trion Team talks about RIFT's Update 1.8 and beyond
- Star Trek Online adds Ferengi lock boxes and in-game store
- The Daily Grind: Has F2P piqued your interest in Aion?
- Dark Legends goes live for mobile devices and Chrome
- Ranked PvP to be cut from SWTOR's Legacy patch
- Free for All: Looking for the near-perfect MUD-like browser MMO
- Abduct yourself a UFO Online beta key from Massively!
- RIFT unveils changes to queued quest reward system
- Blizzard highlights the Barbarian in Diablo III's newest video
- EVE Online offers video cards for PLEX
- TERA's new launch features section adds economic changes
- Win a trip to Turbine by making a LotRO fifth anniversary fan video
- Tribes: Ascend releases tomorrow, mass casualties predicted
- Aion: Ascension launches and class begins
- A Mild-Mannered Reporter: Positive charge
- Choose My Adventure: Dark Age of Camelot, week five
- Why I Play: EverQuest II
| WildStar Wednesday tours Algoroc Posted: 12 Apr 2012 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Lore, New titles, Previews, News items, WildStar  Shake off those civilized shackles and prepare for a gritty adventure. Adventurous types can head towards Tremor Ridge, a small mining camp in the western part of the land. Though dangerous before, recent attacks by space pirates make the stay there just that much more exciting. Fancy a trip to a boomtown? Head east to Gallow where the the peace needs to be kept after the local lawman was brutally murdered. Or if you prefer ancient civilizations to current ones, an Eldan facility is being excavated in the western mountains -- just watch out for the security system that the archaeologists accidentally triggered!
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| Celebrate the launch of Tribes: Ascend with a new weapon on us Posted: 12 Apr 2012 09:30 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, New titles, MMOFPS, Giveaways  This special medium Spinfuser is equipped with three upgrades just for the Soldier class. You can check out the full image of the weapon, along with details on the upgrades, after the cut. To claim your Spinfuser, simply grab a code from our giveaway page, use the in-game menu to select "Extras" then "Redeem Promotion." Enter in your code and you're all set!  Continue reading Celebrate the launch of Tribes: Ascend with a new weapon on us
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| Forget guild housing -- Spirit Tales is bringing guild islands Posted: 12 Apr 2012 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Browser  "Guilds have had a long standing tradition in most MMORPGs, but never has there been a feature this extensive and dedicated to guilds. We're convinced that our Guild Island system will not only add to the traditional guild experience, but also take it in an exciting new direction," says General Manager Yann Wang When guild members need a break from battling creatures and capturing magical pets they can relax in their very own customizable guild island where they can access special buffs and content. Amenities that can be constructed on the islands include: hot springs that provide power buffs; statues to immortalize guild members; a throne room meeting hall; a warehouse to store additional guild gear; and a buff vendor to access unique buffs. If you want to get a glimpse of guild islands live and in action, join the Spirit Tales live stream event on April 13th at 5 p.m. EDT. There will even be prizes!
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| ArenaNet shows the making of Guild Wars 2's collector's edition statue Posted: 12 Apr 2012 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Guild Wars 2  While the team considered statues of each of the races, it decided that the Charr was the most iconic and worthy of star treatment. ArenaNet partnered up with Canada's Happy Worker to fashion the detailed statue that shows Rytlock with his flaming blade, standing over a field of skulls. The heavy statue is 10 inches tall and painstakingly hand-painted. If you're still attempting to hunt down a collector's edition of Guild Wars 2, head over to the pre-purchase page on the official site for the list of retailers in your country.
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| Fishing, Survival, and Dragons: The Trion Team talks about RIFT's Update 1.8 and beyond Posted: 12 Apr 2012 07:30 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Interviews, MMO industry, RIFT 
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| Star Trek Online adds Ferengi lock boxes and in-game store Posted: 12 Apr 2012 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, Economy, Star Trek Online, Free-to-play, Dev Diaries  As with the Cardassian boxes, the Ferengi boxes can only be unlocked with a special key that must be purchased in the C-Store. The contents of the boxes contain a mystery prize that ranges from the D'Kora Marauder Class starship to combat pets to Lobi Crystals. Gold lock boxes have a higher chance of delivering a better prize. In addition to the proliferation of lock boxes across the galaxy, STO's Ferengi are opening a store on Drozana Station that will sell a variety of fun items in exchange for Lobi Crystals. The store will offer Ferengi shuttles, photonic tactical bridge officers, costume pieces, and pets.
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| The Daily Grind: Has F2P piqued your interest in Aion? Posted: 12 Apr 2012 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Business models, MMO industry, Opinion, Free-to-play, The Daily Grind  The high-level grind (and an incurable case of wanderlust) ultimately did me in, though, so I waved goodbye to Atreia aside from the occasional dungeon-running guild reunion. Now that the game is back on everyone's radar -- complete with some shiny new features like player housing -- I'm patching my NCsoft launcher, frowning at the forced Pando Media Booster installation, and preparing to dust off my 55 Sorcerer. What about you, early-birds? Is free-to-play and a ton of new content enough to (re)kindle your interest in Aion?  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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| Dark Legends goes live for mobile devices and Chrome Posted: 11 Apr 2012 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Horror, Launches, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Browser, Mobile  The game is currently available in the App Store for iPad/iPhone users, the Google Play Store, and the Chrome app store. Like previous offerings, it's free-to-play, and you can log in from separate devices to play both on the road and at home. Unlike previous games, this one is definitely not aiming for the family market, being a fair bit more overtly violent and bloody. Still, if you feel the urge to rampage through dark alleys while you are walking through said alleys in real life, Dark Legends has you covered.
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| Ranked PvP to be cut from SWTOR's Legacy patch Posted: 11 Apr 2012 06:30 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, Patches, PvP, Star Wars: The Old Republic  Although Update 1.2: Legacy will still go live tomorrow with a brand-new warzone, Novare Coast, the new reward and leveling system for level 50 players will sadly be missing. In an announcement on the official site, Lead Game Designer Daniel Erickson stated, "After careful consideration, it is clear that to make Ranked Warzones the feature we all want it to be is going to take a bit more time. I apologize for any disappointment this may cause and ask for your patience as we work to make sure the Ranked Warzone Preseason launch is polished and fun." Erickson did not reveal when we will see see ranked warzones on the live servers, but he did say that the team will roll out the feature in phases, starting with full-team (eight-player) queuing. He also noted that players can still earn the highly anticipated War Hero armor in Update 1.2 through other means. [Thanks to Marc for the tip!]
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| Free for All: Looking for the near-perfect MUD-like browser MMO Posted: 11 Apr 2012 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Real life, Screenshots, Game mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-play, Browser, Casual, Roleplaying, Free for All, Miscellaneous, Sandbox  I need a game. A special game. It must fit a certain mold that is very particularly fitted to my very specific needs and wants. It's a tall order, to say the least. Now, I understand how to use Google. At least once a week I am asked something along the lines of "Where do you find these weird games you cover?" I am always tempted to link the questioner to Google and walk away, but generally I tell him it is a combination of different efforts: some searching, some tipping from readers, and more than a smidge of good luck. Also understand that I have a lot of good titles keeping me busy, but I tend to become sort of obsessed with little projects along the way. So what do I need this week? I need a semi-graphical, browser-based MUD-like MMO that features great customization for characters, text, and interface, that's what. Continue reading Free for All: Looking for the near-perfect MUD-like browser MMO
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| Abduct yourself a UFO Online beta key from Massively! Posted: 11 Apr 2012 05:30 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Contests, News items, Free-to-play, Browser, Giveaways  If you're up for some tactical browser action, go ahead and click the button below, grab a code, then enter it in the appropriate spot on the front page of the official site. After that, you should be golden. Luckily, unlike many other betas, this one doesn't make you worry about a cumbersome client download since the entire game plays in your browser. So grab yourself a key, and please, go gentle with your probing of the game. It's still in testing.
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| RIFT unveils changes to queued quest reward system Posted: 11 Apr 2012 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, News items, RIFT  RIFT's patch 1.8 is just around the corner, and the patch is bringing not only a new raid and new activities but a few quality of life improvements as well. Community manager James "Elrar" Nichols stopped by the forums today to give players a heads up on the changes coming to the game's queued quest rewards system. What are queued quest rewards? Pretty much what they sound like. Completing certain quests and dungeons will bring up a queued quest loot button that players can press at their convenience to receive the loot and XP from the activity. This has led some players to keep these rewards queued so that they can claim them all at once for massive XP gains. In light of that, Trion Worlds is changing the way these rewards work by causing them to be automatically granted to the player upon completion. Of course, players will still have to choose their reward for quests that grant the option, but there will now be a limit on how many rewards you can have queued at any given time. Players are advised to claim all pending queued quest rewards before patch 1.8 hits because the team can't guarantee that doing so will be possible after the patch. For the full details, head on over to the full forum post.
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| Blizzard highlights the Barbarian in Diablo III's newest video Posted: 11 Apr 2012 04:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Classes, Previews, News items, Diablo III  In lore terms, as a Barbarian you play one of the last members of a proud nomadic people whose tireless defense of Mount Arreat ultimately failed, leaving the Barbarians to wander disillusioned and hopeless. Meanwhile, in game terms, you'll focus on savage melee attacks, thundering war shouts, and a variety of extremely powerful weapons and armor. So go ahead and pound on your mouse until you get past the break to view the Barbarian in all his bloody, savage, not-quite-housebroken glory. Continue reading Blizzard highlights the Barbarian in Diablo III's newest video
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| EVE Online offers video cards for PLEX Posted: 11 Apr 2012 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, MMO industry, News items, Sandbox  Are you in the market for a video card? Are you an internet spaceship pilot? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then boy are you ever in luck. As you may have already heard at Fanfest 2012, CCP and NVIDIA have teamed up to bring EVE Online players a new initiative that will allow them to trade in their PLEX for new video cards. That's right, players will be able exchange 20 PLEX for a shiny new GeForce GTX 560 video card, courtesy of NVIDIA. The supplies are limited to 100 video cards for now, and players are limited to a single video card purchase per account. The folks at CCP note that the reason for the limited quantities is because they are "proceeding carefully... to enable [the studio] to evaluate any impacts of this unique and innovative offer on the EVE economy, and understand any challenges arising from this form of exchange of game world currency for real world goods." So get to it, space cowboys, and earn yourself a new shiny.
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| TERA's new launch features section adds economic changes Posted: 11 Apr 2012 03:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Economy, News items, TERA  TERA's May release date is less than a month away now, and En Masse Entertainment is filling the days leading up to the big event by unveiling a series of new launch features. Today's piece is focused on a number of adjustments that have been made to the game's economic system. For starters, the trade broker has been vastly improved with "robust search features," while private stores have been abolished in order to make the broker the true hub of the game's economy. Enchanters will be pleased to know that the penalty for failing an enchantment has been removed, so while an enchantment can still fail, it won't weaken the target piece of equipment in the process. And to top it off, the currency demoninations have been changed up to prevent players from having to deal with astronomical amounts of gold. The full details, as well as previous new launch features, can be found over on the game's official site.
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| Win a trip to Turbine by making a LotRO fifth anniversary fan video Posted: 11 Apr 2012 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Lord of the Rings Online, Contests, Free-to-play  Entering the Who is the Biggest LotRO Fan Contest is pretty simple. To do so, you'll need to head over to the contest site, download a package of assets, and then create your own fan video celebrating the game's big milestone. Each player can submit one entry, due by May 4th, which is then judged on creativity, composition, and appropriateness to theme. While there will be 500 TP daily winners in the contest, the big grand prize is a trip for two to Boston, a three-day stay in a hotel, a tour of Turbine's offices, a lifetime membership to LotRO, and 1,000 TP.
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| Tribes: Ascend releases tomorrow, mass casualties predicted Posted: 11 Apr 2012 02:30 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Launches, Free-to-play, MMOFPS  With jetpacks, skiing, and a strong lineage dating back to the original 1998 game, Tribes: Ascend has a lot going for it. The free-to-play title promises to bring back all of the frantic action that fans loved with a few new twists, such as a capture and hold game mode and the return of the classic map Raindance. Players will log in tomorrow to new social options as well and can test out unowned weapons in a special target practice area. Wondering if Tribes: Ascend is right for you? Check out Jef's Firing Line column in which he attempts to convince you that this will suck you in and keep you entertained for a long time to come. If you're antsy, you can play tonight, as the game is currently in open beta. You can watch a new dev diary featuring the Raindance map after the jump! Continue reading Tribes: Ascend releases tomorrow, mass casualties predicted
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| Aion: Ascension launches and class begins Posted: 11 Apr 2012 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Expansions, Game mechanics, Launches, Patches, Previews, News items, Opinion, Free-to-play, Guides  Not only are these much anticipated features available, but the new Truly Free business model has now made its way to another NCsoft title. Edward Chang, Director of Product Management at NCsoft, states, "We started converting current players to the new business model late last week in preparation for today's launch and we couldn't be happier with the response, tripling concurrency in a matter of hours. We spent a considerable amount of time focused on optimizing Aion Ascension for the Truly Free business model, and early feedback from the community indicates that we made the right decisions."What more could be added to this good news? How about a free introductory course of helpful hints to offer Daevas a little boost! It just so happens we have the syllabus for Ascension 101 right here, penned by none other than Producer Adam Christensen. Read on for Adam's very own tips and tricks for the 3.0 patch. Don't worry -- there won't be a quiz at the end! Continue reading Aion: Ascension launches and class begins
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| A Mild-Mannered Reporter: Positive charge Posted: 11 Apr 2012 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, City of Heroes, Business models, Opinion, Free-to-play, A Mild-Mannered Reporter  What I did have opportunity to consider, however, is how pretty much the only thing I've brought up in regard to the Paragon Market has been the many, many choices made regarding it that I consider debatable. The Super Pack and the numerous power sets both have been targets for negativity, and I honestly haven't said anything corresponding about the positives. This seems unfair on many levels. Sure, I think the implementation is sometimes dicey, but there are a lot of parts of the market that are great, and I happily doff my hat to the team for them. So instead of burying the shop, let's praise it. Continue reading A Mild-Mannered Reporter: Positive charge
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| Choose My Adventure: Dark Age of Camelot, week five Posted: 11 Apr 2012 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Dark Age of Camelot, PvP, Opinion, Massively Hands-on, Choose My Adventure  While I'm sure plenty of folks who played DAoC went on to WAR, I'm curious whether there are many like me who went through the games in the reverse order. I may not be a veteran DAoC player after a few weeks in the game, but I certainly have a mountain of experience in WAR, and it intrigues me to be able to identify the connections between the two. So as I plundered the battlefields of DAoC this week, I started to examine the game through the lens of a WAR vet to see whether I could spot the traits each game had in common and which traits each game handled better than the other. Continue reading Choose My Adventure: Dark Age of Camelot, week five
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| Posted: 11 Apr 2012 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Game mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-play, Humor, Sandbox, Why I Play  Remember back when this answer was lobbed at you as the definitive answer (often by moms tired of incessant "why"s or as a precursor to "I said so!")? But since I am not your mom -- and more importantly, the boss isn't about to pay me for a one word article -- let me elaborate, though, I warn you, you may regret it; once I get going I may not be able to stop! Seriously, they had to restrain me from taking over Why I Play. Obviously I broke free mwuahahahaha! Simply put, I love EverQuest II. I log into it daily. Sometimes I don't leave for more hours than I am willing to admit. I can hum the guild hall music from memory. I have a list of things I want to do so long I can't possibly get it all done. All this after taking a multi-year break. Yes folks, I left the game for a long time -- a move I am still kicking myself for. But certain features pulled me back, and let me just say, I am so glad I came back. So why do I play EQII? Where to begin... Continue reading Why I Play: EverQuest II
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