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Funcom delays The Secret World's Digging Deeper update

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 11:00 AM PDT

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Funcom delays The Secret World's Digging Deeper update
It's been a rough week for Funcom, as The Secret World developer has been busy dealing with post-launch layoffs and finding work for those affected. As such, the game's second monthly content patch has been delayed until September 11th.

The Digging Deeper content drop was originally scheduled to go live on Tuesday, August 28th. The patch features new abilities, action and investigation missions, and a new rocket launcher weapon. Avatar customization is also getting a makeover, with tweaks available via a Brooklyn-based plastic surgeon or a London-area barber shop.

"We will also continue to push out regular content like announced before," Funcom says on it's official website. "This small delay is merely due to the re-organization and assessment of processes that has been initiated. We are working hard to get back on track as soon as possible."

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Age of Wushu launch announced for Oct 18th

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:00 AM PDT

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Age of Wushu launch announced for Oct 18th
Get ready to get your kung-fu on: Age of Wushu, the English version, releases globally on October 18th, 2012. Elite pre-orders will get access to the free-to-play fantasy game a week early on the 11th.

Although the initial announcement was short on details and left many folks wondering if it was referring to a beta, further clarification has said that there will not be any character wipes between the early elite and the general releases. More information is promised soon, and we'll keep you posted as it becomes available.

[Thanks to SWGbesteva for the tip!]

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RIFT's test shard hints at new soul names, future events

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:30 AM PDT

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RIFT
RIFT's Public Test Shard is a lovely place to take a peek into the future. After the shard's most recent update, such peeks are of a particularly informative variety.

Three NPCs aboard the wreck of the ship Endeavor showcase what appear to be new Storm Legion soul names. These fine folk have the labels of Tempest, Defiler, and Tactician. A fourth NPC stands among them with the Harbinger title, which has already been confirmed as a soul for the expansion. The new names match up with hints dropped on the RIFT forums regarding the names of new soul trees. It isn't super official yet, but a new Warrior soul called Tempest, a Cleric soul called Defiler, and a Tactician soul for Rogues seem to all be safe bets.

In addition to the delectable new soul teases, the PTS update brought in Tempest Rising, a new world event which introduces the awakening of Crucia. Players will evidently need to fight off Storm Legion baddies, spread the word of the Storm Legion's arrival, and otherwise make ready for the oncoming storm.

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RuneScape behind-the-scenes video rebuilds Al-Kharid

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:00 AM PDT

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RuneScape behindthescenes video rebuilds AlKharid
Although players won't find bright orange construction cones littering the streets of Al-Kharid in RuneScape, developers are busy rebuilding the desert city. And lest you think "under construction" is just a euphemism for workers standing around, leaning on their shovels while enjoying some coffee, Jagex has released a behind-the-scenes video showing off the work in progress.

In the video, the developers discuss how the rebuilding will bring the city to life; they want to portray a dynamic city with an undercurrent of menace. When the new and improved Al-Kharid goes live, players will find a larger population, a wider variety of character models, more cinematic elements, and a new questline to take advantage of all the changes.

For a peek at some of the new character models and more, watch the video after the cut.

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MechWarrior Online invites you to River City

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 08:00 AM PDT

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It's important to remember that for every shell-shocked city that you're rampaging through with your 40-ton 'Mech, there are families who have lost everything in the destruction. But enough about them -- more pew pew! Welcome to MechWarrior Online's River City, where the fun never stops and the human suffering is drowned out by cheers of "PWNED!"

In a new video, Piranha Games shows off the urban battlefield of River City. It's a high-tech metropolis on fire, with hazy smoke and broken highways abounding. In the middle of River City is a fortified building, which is the high ground. Holding this will help players achieve their two objectives: a space port and an industrial port facility.

And yes, the narrator actually uses the words "River City" and "ransom" in the same sentence. There's a strange video game crossover going on here.

You can visit River City after the jump, but you probably won't want to move there.

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World of Warcraft mobile app now offers all services for free

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 07:00 AM PDT

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What next? Free sparkleponies?
World of Warcraft just got a little freer. Blizzard announced today that the services offered as WoW's Remote subscription service are now free to all WoW subscribers. That means that you can now chat with your guild and avail yourself of auction house services from your mobile device. All you need to start devoting even more of your waking hours to WoW is the Mobile Armory app, which is (and was) free. Along with the newly free features, you'll be able to access character profiles, realm status updates, a talent calculator, and more.

Current WoW Remote subscribers will be contacted by Blizzard soon with more information regarding the end of their subscriptions.

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The Daily Grind: How will you spend this GW2 pre-purchase headstart weekend?

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 06:00 AM PDT

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Guild Wars 2
Despite the fact that we like to cover the bejeezus out of MMO launch days, not everyone is feeling Guild Wars 2. And that's fair -- we're all different people with different preferences.

Regardless of your opinion of the ArenaNet game, Guild Wars 2 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated MMO launches in years. We have over five years of build-up to thank for that, including plenty of hands-on time during beta weekends, stress testing, trailers, guides, etc.

But we want to hear from you, the Massively readers. One of the top reasons we love you so much is that you're such a diverse crowd. Some of you love obscure indie MMOs, some of you love the next big-budget triple-A MMO, and most of you like everything in between.

So how will you spend this headstart weekend for the (arguably) most anticipated MMO of the year? Have you pre-purchased, and you have a little notebook sitting by your keyboard with manic scribbles detailing the races, classes, genders, and names of each character (not that we know anyone like that...)? Will you be starting one day early, as part of the pre-order? Or will it be just another weekend where you'll be playing your favorite MMO without a worry in the world about anything containing the initials G and W? Speak up and let your voices be heard!

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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    Guild Wars 2 posts online manual, talks economy and art

    Posted: 23 Aug 2012 08:00 PM PDT

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    Guild Wars 2 talks economy and art
    One of the unsung heroes of MMOs is the economist -- the guy or gal in charge of making sure that supply and demand doesn't get all wonky. Whether you think about in-game economy or not, its function impacts everyone. For ArenaNet, the man in charge of keeping Guild Wars 2's money ship float is John Smith, and he's created an interesting infographic showing the state of the economy from the beta process.

    From the chart, Smith deduces many interesting trends that may or may not play out in the live game. The largest sources of income during the beta were rewards, followed by dynamic events and tasks, while the most frequently traded items were crafting materials. He notes that an abnormal percentage of players gravitated to jewelcrafting as a profession, although he speculates that this was because of the temporary nature of the beta. Smith even compares the rate of gems to gold to Facebook's recent IPO and finds a similar pattern therein.

    Keeping up with the information reveals, ArenaNet has released the online manual for Guild Wars 2 that covers everything from "getting started" to "competitive play."

    If the economy and manual don't interest you, perhaps art does. MSNBC interviewed Art Director Daniel Dociu about the look of Guild Wars 2, and you can watch it right here after the break.

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    Amazon adds familiar Guild Wars 2 racial armor previews to its product page

    Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:00 PM PDT

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    Let's do the armor dressup again!
    If you haven't already grabbed a copy of Guild Wars 2, time is running out, and you may very well want to head over to Amazon to purchase it. And what will you find there? Why, several familiar videos previewing racial armors for all five of the game's races. You know, the same videos that you saw here a few days ago from the talented Richie Procopio, which walk through the looks of all the armors and how to obtain the appearances early.

    Before you ask, there are no underhanded shenanigans at work here; Amazon asked our permission to use Richie's spectacular videos to help spread awareness about the game. If you're looking forward to the game, it's as good a reason as any to look at the videos once again, and either way we'd like to congratulate Richie on getting some high-level awareness. (We're just a wee bit proud at the moment.)

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    Massively Exclusive: Previewing Mihile from MapleStory's New Dawn update

    Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:00 PM PDT

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    The old dawn was actually kind of boring.
    It's going to be a brand-new day for MapleStory when the New Dawn update goes live in early September. If you can't wait that long, we've got a little treat for you: a video preview of Mihile, who previously served as an NPC and can be played in the update. Players will be able to explore Mihile and find out how he became the Knight of Light -- and investigate his abilities in the process.

    Mihile uses a one-handed sword and a special shield known as the Soul Shield. Unlike other shields, this one improves as Mihile does, earning an upgrade with each advancement and leveling up as it gains experience. That gives Mihile a defensive bulwark from the start of his career all the way to the apex. Check out the preview past the cut, and keep your eyes peeled for more information before the update in early September.

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      The Summoner's Guidebook: Our favorite League of Legends bottom lane teams

      Posted: 23 Aug 2012 05:00 PM PDT

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      The Summoner's Guidebook Our favorite League of Legends bottom lane teams
      Although building a team composition in League of Legends is all about synergy, the bottom lane in Summoner's Rift is the most critical. In Dominion, players may split up as the needs demand, and the other characters in Summoner's Rift spend around 15 minutes of each game on their own against a lone enemy.

      The bottom lane has two characters that are essentially joined at the hip for most of the game. While the support will eventually roam free and the carry may engage in some solo pushing or farming, those two characters spend much of the game together.

      It makes sense then that these two characters should mesh well. Here's a list of my favorite teams. If you're stumped on whom to pick for carry or support, you should try some of these out.

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        The Guild Council: Why you should diversify your guild roster

        Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:00 PM PDT

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        The Guild Council Why it's good to diversify your roster
        More than once in this column, I've tried to hammer home the point that it's important to recruit players who match up well with your guild. So much guild drama spawns from a situation in which one player just doesn't fit in with the culture of the guild.

        But you don't want to lead a bunch of sheep, either, and while there are certain traits that you want to see match up (like playtimes, game style in general, and chat preference), it's worth it to carry a roster with some diversity. In the past, we've looked at a few good player types to seek out, but in this week's Guild Counsel, I'd like to look more closely at some of the more subtle personalities that are good to have on board.

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          Iran blocks Guild Wars, World of Warcraft

          Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:00 PM PDT

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          Iran blocks Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft
          Reports are coming in that Iran is moving to block access to several MMOs, including World of Warcraft and Guild Wars. This comes following a conference by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance earlier this month. At the conference, the Islamic Revolution Game Designers Community was formed and decided to ban games that promote superstition, mythology, violence, and revealing clothing.

          Following the decision, the government started cracking down on various services and MMOs, such as Battle.net's library and ArenaNet's Guild Wars series. Other games targeted include RuneScape, Second Life, Dofus, Evony, and Entropia Universe.

          It's unclear to what extent the government is attempting to enforce these bans, and Iranian players are looking into workaround solutions to access their MMOs. It's interesting to note that Blizzard does not authorize downloads of its products or services in Iran.

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          LotRO's Wardens to get much-needed streamlining

          Posted: 23 Aug 2012 02:00 PM PDT

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          LotRO's Wardens to get muchneeded streamlining
          Just in case any of you Wardens in Lord of the Rings Online have actually got a handle on the class after the previous 1,437 iterations, Turbine's throwing a few more monkeys in the gambits for you. The studio posted the changes that Wardens will be seeing with this October's Riders of Rohan and admits that the class needed more streamlining.

          With the expansion, Wardens will get a pair of new gambits and an improved root at high levels as well as a couple of travel skills. There are plenty of other changes and quality of life improvements that are probably gobbledygook to anyone other than practiced Wardens. Long story short, the team's hoping to clarify several skills, condense others, and create more synergy between the buffs.

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          Wurm Online 1.0 update to feature multi-story buildings, new avatar customization

          Posted: 23 Aug 2012 01:30 PM PDT

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          Wurm Online 1.0 to feature multistory buildings, new avatar customization
          Wurm Online may have been in development for nearly a decade, but December 6th of this year marks the project's first official deadline.

          Version 1.0 of the browser-based sandbox title is coming, and it boasts multi-story buildings and new character models with customizable facial features (not to mention visible armor and proper bone structure). Wurm creator Rolf Jansson has just posted a new dev blog with all the details on the new milestone. "The game will still be far from finished but it will have a nice (huge) set of features which all come together in a very strong way," he says.

          Wurm is a skill-based persistent world that's both free of instancing and free-to-play. Jansson describes it as a "player-driven economy sandbox MMO providing a strong endgame."

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          Guild Wars 2 stress test today

          Posted: 23 Aug 2012 01:00 PM PDT

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          Guild Wars 2 stress test today
          It's a day that ends with a Y, which means it must be time for another Guild Wars 2 stress test. OK, we're half kidding; it only seems like there have been 65,000 stress tests over the past few weeks.

          In any event, the latest round kicks off today at 4:00 p.m. EDT. It lasts for only an hour, though, so if you absolutely, positively cannot wait until launch (or early release) to log into Tyria, enjoy.

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          Chaos Theory: Understanding The Secret World's crafting, part one

          Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:30 PM PDT

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          Chaos Theory 22
          The Secret World's crafting system, much like the rest of the game, is deeper and more complex than it first appears. On the surface, it's a matter of arranging stacks of materials into Minecraft-like visual patterns and pushing your assemble button.

          Underneath that, though, there's an elaborate game-within-the-game that's one of the more enjoyable MMO tradeskill systems I've experienced to date. Is it strictly necessary? Well, no. The Secret World is not a pure sandbox, so players can simply use drops and auctioned items to equip their characters.

          Rune-, glyph-, signet-, and gear-crafting offers an absurd amount of customization, though, and those of you who want full control over your decks and your play experience will want to have a look through my two-part crafting guide.

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            Gamescom 2012: Talking Firefall with David Williams

            Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:00 PM PDT

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            Gamescom 2012 Talking FireFall with David Williams
            Firefall has undergone quite a few changes over time just like most betas. As the size of the testing base slowly grows to massive proportions, more and more input fuels the ideas-machine at Red 5 Studios as it improves an already-impressive game. The immense booth at this year's Gamescom was testament to the amount of ambition the developers have for this free-to-play MMOTPS, and the sheer number of convention-goers in, up, and around the booth revealed no shortage of interest in the game. We were led into a small, air-conditioned room in the undercrofts of this behemoth of a booth so that we could have an intimate chat with Firefall's Lead Class Designer, David Williams, away from the noise of the show floor crowd.

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              Sevencore open beta begins September 6th

              Posted: 23 Aug 2012 11:30 AM PDT

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              Sevencore open beta begins September 6th
              With closed beta all wrapped up, the free-to-play sci-fi/fantasy mix MMORPG Sevencore is ready to take the next step. And that next step allows everyone the chance to experience the upcoming game; gPotato announced that open beta will begin just two weeks from today on September 6th. Once this beta starts, players will get to test out more mounts, new regions, and higher levels.

              For a glimpse of Sevencore, take a look at a few new screenshots below, and be sure to check out Massively's hands-on tour of the world.

              [Source: gPotato press release]

              Gallery: Sevencore

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                Guild Wars 2: Account linking and you [Updated]

                Posted: 23 Aug 2012 11:00 AM PDT

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                Guild Wars 2 Account linking and you
                You are surely aware that Guild Wars 2 is nearing its headstart and launch dates. You might also know that players of both Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 have a bit of incentive to link their accounts. The Massively team has been getting a fair few questions about the ins and outs of account linking, so this here is a bit of a knowledge dump that'll hopefully sort out some problems.

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