MMO Updates

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• Planet Calypso's $70k virtual egg hatches after 6 years
• Marvel Heroes will allow purchase of heroes, costumes
• Wildstar releases beta patch notes after NDA leak
• Defiance gameplay trailer highlights the Ark Hunter story
• Massively Speaking Episode 245 -- Wushu sushi
• Hands-on with RaiderZ's new Broken Silence expansion
• The Daily Grind: What's the fastest you've hit the level cap after a raise?
• Not So Massively: D3's patch 1.0.8, Dota 2 DDoS, and Prime World's closed beta
• Guild Wars announces 8th anniversary event
• Chaos Theory: The Secret World community roundup
• Guild Wars 2 devs talk balance with the GW2Guru community
• Captain's Log: Peeking in on Star Trek Online's Tribble test server
• Age of Wushu opens new server to meet launch demand
• Massively Exclusive: Neverwinter's Rothe Valley
• Burning Dog announces Origins of Malu beta delay
• New raid included in today's Secret World patch
• The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar's puppetmasters

Planet Calypso's $70k virtual egg hatches after 6 years Posted: 16 Apr 2013 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Entropia Universe, Events (In-Game), Free-to-Play, Planet Calypso, Sandbox Entropia Universe's Planet Calypso is well-known for its real cash economy that usually includes some virtual item being bought or sold for an ungodly amount of money. In line with that, a virtual egg that last sold for $70,000 is hatching after lying dormant for six years. We put a paragraph break there to let you process that for a second. Yes, a $70k virtual Atrox Queen dinosaur egg is breaking open as part of a new event where players need to stop the newborn Feffox from causing further destruction throughout the planet. Once players stop the deadly beast, they'll need to band together one last time for a massive battle to save the world. The event began on Monday but runs until April 28th, so you still have time to join in. Sound like fun? Head on over to the game's official site to learn more. Planet Calypso's $70k virtual egg hatches after 6 years originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Feffox Mayhem announcement

Marvel Heroes will allow purchase of heroes, costumes Posted: 16 Apr 2013 09:30 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes Who says developers don't listen? Gazillion Entertainment has reversed course on its decision to change the in-game content purchasing system of Marvel Heroes due to feedback from the community. Announced at PAX East, the change would have made heroes random rewards from in-game items only. Marvel Heroes fans, however, weren't supportive of the change, and the studio will go ahead with the original plan to allow players to buy specific heroes and costumes after the game officially launches June 4th. [Source: Gazillion Entertainment press release] Marvel Heroes will allow purchase of heroes, costumes originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Wildstar releases beta patch notes after NDA leak Posted: 16 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, New Titles, Patches, WildStar Since the Non-Disclosure Agreement means pretty much nothing these days, when players (or gaming media...) violate that NDA, they usually get a slap on the wrist and a stern look from across the internet. Or in the case of Wildstar's recent beta NDA leak, everyone wins! And by win, I mean everyone gets to see the newest beta patch notes. As community manager Troy "Aether" Hewitt explains, "So with a mind towards fairness to those people who have maintained that trust, we're taking the leak public in an official capacity. No, we won't be doing this every time. Yes, we want to remove the person/s who leaked this information from beta. Yes, we want to avoid future leaks." You can read the complete M30 patch notes (in an official capacity) on Wildstar's site. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in.] Wildstar releases beta patch notes after NDA leak originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Defiance gameplay trailer highlights the Ark Hunter story Posted: 16 Apr 2013 08:30 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Post-Apocalyptic, Defiance Last night, the TV half of the multimedia Defiance experience launched, drawing players into the story of the town by the same name. Today, Trion Worlds expanded the narrative of this new world, releasing a new trailer highlighting the life of the Ark Hunters and delving into the events that led to the current state of the world. As Ark Hunters, players of the shooter comb the world to collect valuable Ark technology while facing danger in the partially terraformed lands. Did you catch the premiere episode of Defiance on TV last night? If so, tell us what you thought in the comments below. And watch the Ark Hunter action in the video after the break. [Source: Trion Press release] Continue reading Defiance gameplay trailer highlights the Ark Hunter story Defiance gameplay trailer highlights the Ark Hunter story originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Massively Speaking Episode 245 -- Wushu sushi Posted: 16 Apr 2013 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Podcasts, MMO Industry, News Items, Massively Meta, Massively Speaking, Miscellaneous Big releases? We got 'em! Bugged launches? We're all over them! Betas and previews? We are first on the scene, people! If you thought that MMOs had gone dormant in 2013, then this episode of Massively Speaking is out to kick that assumption in the keister! Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot an email to podcast@massively.com. We may just read your email on the air! Get the podcast: [RSS] Add Massively Speaking to your RSS aggregator. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly. [iTunes] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. [Stitcher] Follow the podcast on Stitcher Radio. Listen here on the page: Read below the cut for the full show notes. Continue reading Massively Speaking Episode 245 -- Wushu sushi Massively Speaking Episode 245 -- Wushu sushi originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Hands-on with RaiderZ's new Broken Silence expansion Posted: 16 Apr 2013 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, First Impressions, Livestream, Dungeons I have to admit, I felt a combination of excitement and fear when I was tasked with covering the newest RaiderZ expansion, Broken Silence, because I knew that I would be challenged in a few ways. First, I had to get used to the game again. I've played it off and on and have enjoyed it until around level 10, but I am no expert. I had already experienced the fantastic non-instanced combat that the game is known for, but I still had a long way to go. Second, I knew that the game would physically punish me. After years of playing games, painting, and drawing, I can easily be forced to soak my forearms in icy water after a session of action-based gaming. Lastly, I knew I would be given a higher-level character and needed to get used to how that particular character performed. The brilliant thing about action-based games is that the person behind the keyboard matters as much as amazing armor or incredible spells. I'd have to sharpen up. I logged into my character and discovered just how fun this game still is. Gallery: RaiderZ Broken Silence screenshots Continue reading Hands-on with RaiderZ's new Broken Silence expansion Hands-on with RaiderZ's new Broken Silence expansion originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Daily Grind: What's the fastest you've hit the level cap after a raise? Posted: 16 Apr 2013 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous I hadn't really been trying to hit the level cap in Star Wars: The Old Republic after the expansion launched. I wanted to, certainly, but I figured it would happen when it happened. Turns out that it happened very shortly after the expansion launched, thanks to a combination of early access and a whole lot of play for first impressions. As it stands, I'm pretty sure it's the fastest turnaround I've had for hitting the cap after it's been raised. Everyone's racing to the cap when a game first launches, but when the cap is raised it's a different ball game. You know how to play the game, you've got resources on your character, and you are often in pretty good equipment to start off. So what's the fastest you've ever hit the level cap after it's been raised? A week? Four days? A few hours after the patch has gone live? 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! The Daily Grind: What's the fastest you've hit the level cap after a raise? originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Not So Massively: D3's patch 1.0.8, Dota 2 DDoS, and Prime World's closed beta Posted: 15 Apr 2013 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League of Legends, Diablo III, Star Citizen, Infinite Crisis, Path of Exile Patch 1.0.8 was released to the Diablo III public test realm this week, adding some big multiplayer upgrades and fixing quality of life issues with the Wizard class, crafting and the auction house. Path of Exile published its first series of articles in a new Development Manifesto forum looking into the thought process behind upcoming game changes and features. And sci-fi sandbox Star Citizen tackled the age-old problem of letting players have unique names without breaking immersion. The European Dota 2 servers experienced heavy disruption this week as what appears to be a DDoS attack interfered with the DreamHack Invitationals and the G-1 qualifier tournament. A research firm also claimed that the game had recently passed giant of League of Legends in peak concurrent users despite publicly released statistics to the contrary. Following on from its huge success in Russia, castle-building MOBA Prime World officially entered its English-language closed beta this week. Newly announced DC Comics MOBA Infinite Crisis released a champion profile video on new hero Green Lantern, and Heroes of Newerth published a classic hero spotlight on fan-favourite Devourer. Continue reading Not So Massively: D3's patch 1.0.8, Dota 2 DDoS, and Prime World's closed beta Not So Massively: D3's patch 1.0.8, Dota 2 DDoS, and Prime World's closed beta originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Guild Wars announces 8th anniversary event Posted: 15 Apr 2013 05:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Guild Wars, Events (In-Game), Anniversaries, Buy-to-Play The eighth anniversary of the launch of Guild Wars is coming at the end of this month, and ArenaNet has announced the planned celebrations to run from April 22 through April 29. Those fans who have been with the game for several years might recognize the familiar Shing Jea Boardwalk and Roller Beetle racing festivities, but don't forget to test out your dodgeball skills in the Dragon Arena and talk to Ceira over at Embark Beach for some goodies. Those characters celebrating eight or more years in the game will be honored with a special in-game gift card that allows them to grab their choice of birthday gift boxes from years past. Of course there's much more to the event than this, and you can read all about it at the official announcement page and look for our own anniversary article celebrating 8 years of Guild Wars coming soon. Guild Wars announces 8th anniversary event originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Anniversary Announcement

Chaos Theory: The Secret World community roundup Posted: 15 Apr 2013 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, PvP, Opinion, The Secret World, Chaos Theory, Buy-to-Play You've heard me express my thoughts quite a bit over the last couple of months about everything from what I want to see in The Secret World (like housing and an encore to special events) to my experiences with different aspects of the game (such as sabotage missions and Issue #6). Now it's time to share yours! Yes, folks, this week follows in a time-honored tradition of community roundups, where we dive into the topics that are in the forefront of the community's collective mind. Of course, we can't touch on everything here (that's what official forums are for), but we can explore a smattering of the topics raised. So what are TSW players chattering about lately? Among the ongoing conversations are discussions about veteran rewards, clothing, PvP tournaments, and builds. Continue reading Chaos Theory: The Secret World community roundup Chaos Theory: The Secret World community roundup originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Guild Wars 2 devs talk balance with the GW2Guru community Posted: 15 Apr 2013 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, Guild Wars 2, Community Q&A, Buy-to-Play The folks at Guild Wars 2 Guru collected some questions from their community for the Guild Wars 2 team last month and the results are back. Jonathan Sharp and Jon Peters of ArenaNet stepped in to answer the barrage of questions. The interview is meaty, but as the GW2G admin says in the comments, not all original questions were answered. But we do get some info on weapon skills staying the same for now, a focus on trait revisions, and the inevitable pigeon-holing of classes, despite ArenaNet's attempts at squashing the "holy trinity" of class distribution. If you're interested in learning more about how the company looks to keep the game balanced and still growing in the future, check out the full interview. Guild Wars 2 devs talk balance with the GW2Guru community originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: GW2G Interview

Captain's Log: Peeking in on Star Trek Online's Tribble test server Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:30 PM PDT Filed under: Expansions, Patches, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Captain's Log It's been a couple of weeks since I've had the opportunity to write about some of the new features in the upcoming expansion for Star Trek Online called the Legacy of Romulus. Due out on May 21st, 2013, the expansion will boast a new playable Romulan faction as well as additional Klingon content, a new "adventure zone," and some tweaks to existing systems. Among those tweaks is a new look to the game's user interface, a revamp to the trait system, and an overhaul to the Tholian zone on Nukara Prime, which will be converted into a reputation faction similar to the systems already in place for Task Force Omega and New Romulus. Hit the jump to catch a glimpse of what I was able to glean from the Star Trek Online's Tribble test server! Continue reading Captain's Log: Peeking in on Star Trek Online's Tribble test server Captain's Log: Peeking in on Star Trek Online's Tribble test server originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Age of Wushu opens new server to meet launch demand Posted: 15 Apr 2013 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Historical, Launches, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Age of Wushu The free-to-play action MMO Age of Wushu had such a successful launch day last week that Snail Games has expanded to another server over the weekend. The Red Phoenix server is now available for new and existing players to enjoy with the same launch events as the original three servers. Be sure to check out our launch day coverage if you're curious to learn more about the martial arts MMO. Age of Wushu opens new server to meet launch demand originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Age of Wushu server news

Massively Exclusive: Neverwinter's Rothe Valley Posted: 15 Apr 2013 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, Free-to-Play, Neverwinter With Neverwinter's open beta right around the corner, now is the time to get a good feel for this game world. Cryptic's released a new video and screenshots on a new region called Rothe Valley. It's a peaceful farming community that's come under attack by evil Drow who have enslaved the people. The spider-queen Lolth is behind it all, and players who want to help out the farmers will be entering her dark domain for a counter-attack. Get your first look at Rothe Valley in the gallery below and in the video after the jump. Gallery: Neverwinter: Rothe Valley Continue reading Massively Exclusive: Neverwinter's Rothe Valley Massively Exclusive: Neverwinter's Rothe Valley originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Burning Dog announces Origins of Malu beta delay Posted: 15 Apr 2013 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Origins of Malu Origins of Malu fans, we feel your pain. We've been looking forward to the sci-fantasy sandbox for over a year now, but because of a beta delay we're going to have to wait a few more days. Burning Dog has posted a brief explanation on its website, saying that it has not had "adequate time to polish the game and complete the necessary internal testing" despite meeting its March production goals. The client will be made available for download this week, the firm says, and a new beta date will also be announced in short order. If you've already registered a beta account, check your email today for further info. [Thanks GJH!] Burning Dog announces Origins of Malu beta delay originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Announcement

New raid included in today's Secret World patch Posted: 15 Apr 2013 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, New Titles, Patches, Endgame, The Secret World, Buy-to-Play Amid the general bug squashing and polishing released in today's patch, The Secret World has tucked away a tasty little morsel of content: an all new lair raid encounter. A weak point between realities has been discovered out in the Kingsmouth wreckage, and groups of 10 adventurers can enter the extra-dimensional prison, The Island of Stillborn Stars, to face Eidolon of the Outer Dark. Bits of housekeeping also included in the patch were fixes to several exploits in lairs, dungeons, and PvP as well as assorted bugs (say goodbye to area spam when anyone nearby uses a reconstructor and black screens after using the Helevator). Players will also find a brand new item for sale at the Envoy of Ca' d'Oro. For a full listing of all the changes, check out the official patch notes. [Source: Funcom press release] New raid included in today's Secret World patch originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar's puppetmasters Posted: 15 Apr 2013 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Lore, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph What do the Eldan want? It's a reasonable question. In the backstory of WildStar, the Eldan are the progenitors and the ultimate source of all the conflict that's out there. They hold all the secrets to the planet Nexus, they are the source of the technology our characters will use, and they are the ultimate starting point. The Dominion may maintain its galactic stranglehold, but the Eldan gave them that imperative. And they are not answering their calls. WildStar players have been keeping a careful eye on bits of lore, and intrepid fan InnocentCivilian took the opportunity to write up a great compilation on what we know about the Eldan so far. It's enough to get you thinking about what the Eldan are all about, and it led me to ask a few questions, ones that have obvious answers that make me wonder just what we'll find on Planet Nexus. Continue reading The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar's puppetmasters The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar's puppetmasters originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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