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- Latest EVE devblog graphs exploration site usage in Odyssey
- Firefall's final beta milestone and live action trailer
- Massively Speaking Episode 253: Massively Next
- Massively Exclusive: Elsword trailer introduces the new Infinity Sword class
- Buy your friends a present in Guild Wars 2 with gem store gifting
- Standalone DayZ looks to be taking cues from EVE Online
- Anarchy Online turns 12 on June 27, Funcom plans events and giveaways
- ArcheAge player-made factions incoming
- ArenaNet releases Guild Wars 2 Sky Pirates of Tyria trailer
- Star Citizen is the highest grossing crowdfunded project of all time
- The Daily Grind: When has a beta left you hungry for more?
- Not So Massively: Dota 2 launch, HoN's chaos mode, and D3's expansion
- Take a tropical holiday in Star Trek Online
- EverQuest II shares details about update 67, Darkness Dawns
- Bungie talks Destiny, evades RMT question
- The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar needs a business model
- CCP's Petursson discusses how big companies get dumb
- European players locked out of resubscribing to SOE's EverQuest II [Updated]
| Latest EVE devblog graphs exploration site usage in Odyssey Posted: 25 Jun 2013 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Expansions, MMO Industry, News Items, Dev Diaries, Sandbox  With graphs depicting usage of the top three data and relic sites, the blog illustrates how players have flocked to the exploration sites in droves. The Sparking Transmitter site, for example, has seen almost a ten-fold increase in usage -- and that's even after ignoring the initial spike at release. Combat sites like Angel Forsaken Hub in nullsec, on the other hand, saw a marked decrease in activity since the expansion. The blog also offers other graphs, including showing how the global win/loss ratio stabilized quickly.
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| Firefall's final beta milestone and live action trailer Posted: 25 Jun 2013 09:45 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Firefall  Designed for five-person squads, Blackwater Anomaly sends players out into the storm to examine the eponymous anomaly at Blackwater Marsh, leading to a closer examination of why the Chosen have arrived and what motivates the attack on humanity. If you're intrigued and want to get in on the action before the start of open beta on July 9th, the Founder's Packs will still be available through July 8th. Everyone already in the beta can start enjoying this new content immediately. [Source: Red 5 Studios press release] Continue reading Firefall's final beta milestone and live action trailer
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| Massively Speaking Episode 253: Massively Next Posted: 25 Jun 2013 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Podcasts, MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Massively Speaking, Miscellaneous  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 253: Massively Next
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| Massively Exclusive: Elsword trailer introduces the new Infinity Sword class Posted: 25 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Classes, Expansions, News Items, Free-to-Play  Recently, Elsword grew by quadrupaling the size of the world. Now the free-to-play anime-inspired game expands even further with a transformation evolution that will introduce a wave of new classes starting tomorrow, June 26th. Kicking off this new series of transformations is Infinity Sword, a new class for Elsword himself. Once evolved into Infinity Sword, he has the power to summon an infinite number of blades to defeat his foes in battle. Want a sneak peek of this new class in action before it's live? Then check out the new images in the gallery below and the exclusive trailer after the break. [Source: Kill3rCombo press release] Continue reading Massively Exclusive: Elsword trailer introduces the new Infinity Sword class
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| Buy your friends a present in Guild Wars 2 with gem store gifting Posted: 25 Jun 2013 08:15 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play  But what will you gift them? Maybe one of the new items to go along with today's content patch? We're sure some of your friends would like some of the Aetherblade Armor Skins, or perhaps a new Tybalt Backpack Plushie, or a Custom Arena Starter Kit. And after you're done buying gifts, you could always buy more for yourself. Charity starts at home, right? You deserve a treat.
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| Standalone DayZ looks to be taking cues from EVE Online Posted: 25 Jun 2013 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Horror, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, News Items, Post-Apocalyptic, Miscellaneous  Hall discusses the possibility of allowing not just player-owned structures but long-term landscape changes, hollowing out bunkers and setting up security systems. The game isn't there yet, but he also mentions that watching The War Z's launch and subsequent burn in some ways helped fuel the development team's commitment to the original vision. It's an interesting look at a game that isn't out there yet, but promises to add more than simply surviving the hordes of mindless undead.
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| Anarchy Online turns 12 on June 27, Funcom plans events and giveaways Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:45 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Anarchy Online, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Anniversaries  In any case, Funcom is celebrating the milestone by hosting in-game events and handing out free gifts including the Ganimedes jet pack. If you're an AO member, you'll also receive rare balloons and a celebratory social pet. As always, full details are available at the game's official website.
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| ArcheAge player-made factions incoming Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:30 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Patches, ArcheAge  How it works is that apparently players who carve out some territory on the northern continent can then create their own independent faction. It looks like there will be a way to establish relations with other factions, tax local estate owners, and get into scuffles with neighbors. Players won't be able to join multiple factions and become dual-citizens, so choose wisely when the time comes! [Thanks to Dengar for the tip]
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| ArenaNet releases Guild Wars 2 Sky Pirates of Tyria trailer Posted: 25 Jun 2013 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Dungeons, Buy-to-Play  You can view it in its entirety after the cut, and be sure to check out our dungeon walkthrough video while you're at it! Continue reading ArenaNet releases Guild Wars 2 Sky Pirates of Tyria trailer
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| Star Citizen is the highest grossing crowdfunded project of all time Posted: 25 Jun 2013 06:30 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play  The update also offers a bit of clarity with regard to the recent 300 series trailer. "The video you saw wasn't just made in-engine, it used actual game models," Cloud Imperium explains. "You're looking at the 300i mesh you will see in Star Citizen and not some high-poly fake created for cutscenes and good PR. What you're seeing is what you'll play."
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| The Daily Grind: When has a beta left you hungry for more? Posted: 25 Jun 2013 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Culture, Game Mechanics, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous  Except every time another weekend approaches I find myself ready to jump right back into Eorzea because what I have played has just made me want more. The mark of a good beta isn't just that it allows you to provide feedback on broken parts but that it gets you excited about all the stuff that is working. There's an element of enthusiasm to this phase of testing, a desire to keep playing and keep trying new things. So today I ask, when has a beta left you hungry for more? When has the version of the game that isn't ready for launch made you feel a desire for the launch edition more keenly?  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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| Not So Massively: Dota 2 launch, HoN's chaos mode, and D3's expansion Posted: 24 Jun 2013 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, Diablo III, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Elite: Dangerous, Path of Exile  Star Citizen teased fans with a video advertisement for its Origin Jumpworks 300 spaceship series; free versions of the ship will be available for in-game credits, while purchaseable versions with lifetime insurance are on currently on sale for cash. Elite: Dangerous showed off concept designs for its holographic cockpit UI and demonstrated the scale of its ships in a terribly british way by putting them next to a scale model of Big Ben. Fans of Diablo III who have been waiting for its inevitable first expansion heard this week that it probably won't be coming out until 2014. Blizzard clarified that this isn't a delay as the expansion hasn't even been announced yet. And Path of Exile plans to bring back its controversial Diamond Flasks in the next patch, which also brings an interesting new Descent event series. Continue reading Not So Massively: Dota 2 launch, HoN's chaos mode, and D3's expansion
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| Take a tropical holiday in Star Trek Online Posted: 24 Jun 2013 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), Previews, News Items, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play  The special Lohlunat Festival is approaching, and that means a chance for captains of all factions and races to come to Risa and enjoy the festivities. It also means that captains can get a shot at owning a Risan Corvette, a vehicle built for speed and comfort above all else. And how do you earn the Corvette? Through exploring the island, cutting a move on the dance floor, or taking part in special Floater races across the planet. It's just the thing to unwind after a long day of getting shot at by the Borg, and it means that your tropical vacation can end with a new ship instead of maxed-out credit cards.
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| EverQuest II shares details about update 67, Darkness Dawns Posted: 24 Jun 2013 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play  The update will also add three new Contested Avatars and the Arena of the Gods, which allows players to pit themselves against Avatars at will for slightly weaker rewards. Players can also start enjoying the new Character Advancement Templates, allowing characters to select pre-built templates for Alternate Advancement and Prestige Abilities or save custom layouts, with the added advantage that these can be swapped without any respec fees. July 30th probably seems like a far-away date, but considering the size of the patch, we're betting it'll be worth it. [Thanks to Timmy for the tip!]
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| Bungie talks Destiny, evades RMT question Posted: 24 Jun 2013 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, News Items, Consoles, MMOFPS  Also discussed were real-money transactions, though the response from Bungie is about as PR-fluffy as it gets. When asked to what degree real-life money will be used in the game, this was the response: What we can tell you right now is that the rewards you will gain by playing Destiny - and playing it well - will be earned. You will carve them from the hides of your enemies, after you stomp them into the ground of your favorite destinations.It makes sense that the folks at Bungie would play that one close to the chest; Destiny is still in a pre-alpha state and anything could change about the game at any time.
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| The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar needs a business model Posted: 24 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, MMO Industry, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph  This is a new development, and not one that everyone is entirely happy with. Back in the day, there was no question about how your MMO would make money; it would charge a subscription fee and that was the end of it. Now there are at least three major potential models, all of which are viable over long periods by all indications. And that means there's some question about what WildStar will do. So today I want to examine possibilities. Rather than assume that any given model works, I want to look at all three possible launch models and try to forecast reasonable scenarios. So let's start with the most obvious one, suggested by the current environment and the publisher. Continue reading The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar needs a business model
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| CCP's Petursson discusses how big companies get dumb Posted: 24 Jun 2013 11:30 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Interviews, MMO Industry, News Items, Consoles, Ether Saga Online, DUST 514  Petursson notes that a larger company has more difficulty coordinating and understanding how small changes can make larger impacts, something that requires careful structure and planning to avoid. He points out that the company's loss of focus led to layoffs back in 2011, something that he feels personally responsible for. If you're interested in seeing how the company is trying to keep fluid by adapting to new markets without rushing into trends, you can take a look at the full interview.
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| European players locked out of resubscribing to SOE's EverQuest II [Updated] Posted: 24 Jun 2013 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Culture, News Items, Free-to-Play  Users have reported that when trying to add or change a credit card, several EU countries are no longer listed as valid choices for the country of origin, preventing players from using these cards. Since there are no account transfers for SOE players to migrate to ProSiebenSat.1 accounts, this could mean locking players out of years of work on characters. SOE has made no official response regarding this issue, but it runs directly counter to what has been stated in the past regarding access and account ownership. We've contacted SOE for a response and will update with any further information. [Update: Dexella on the SOE forums has posted that the studio is "looking into the EU/credit card issue now." Thanks to Erissei and Zjeven for the tips!]
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