MMO Updates |
- ArcheAge to start Russian closed beta in December
- Scope out Black Gold Online's vehicular combat in new trailer
- Pathfinder Online explains role features
- The Stream Team: Slinging cards in the Hearthstone arena
- Perfect Ten: Why we need more post-apocalyptic MMOs
- The Daily Grind: When's the last time you got lost in an MMO?
- The Stream Team: Conquering a SWTOR rancor
- SWTOR's Strike Fighter is kinda like an X-Wing
- The Stream Team: PlanetSide 2's anniversary with the devs
- ZeniMax publishes Elder Scrolls Online interactive map
- The Stream Team: Dota 2's Three Spirits update
- Dragon Nest getting new dungeons, quests, and more
- Leaderboard: Do you play around with game development tools?
- Vindictus heralds upcoming Episode 3
- Perfect World unveils New Horizons expansion
- CCP turns PLEX for Good program toward typhoon relief
- Wargaming fans celebrate World of Warplanes launch from a mountain, for some reason
- Blizzard to launch Diablo III's Reaper of Souls closed beta before the end of the year
- Pirates of the Burning Sea opens new account creation
- EA holds onto Star Wars games license for 10 years, says SWTOR is 'profitable'
- Free for All: Five MMOs that deserve more of my time
- PlanetSide 2 anniversary contest will turn EU player stories into graphic novels
- WildStar takes aim at the Spellslinger
| ArcheAge to start Russian closed beta in December Posted: 21 Nov 2013 09:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, ArcheAge, Sandbox  Other news that the publisher did include in the announcement was the implementation of a new payment model. Players will be happy to know that after the successful petition to nix Mail.ru's initial plans and the subsequent player voting, ArcheAge in Russia will be launched with the very same economic model that is used on the Korean servers. [Thanks to James for the tip!]
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| Scope out Black Gold Online's vehicular combat in new trailer Posted: 21 Nov 2013 08:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Steampunk  An essential part of Black Gold Online's PvP system, these mechanical mechs, war hounds, flying machines, and dragons can all be summoned in battlegrounds for PvP objectives as well as the open world. Players obtain these Raid, Aerial, Anti-Air, Penetration, and Assault vehicles through both questing and battleground achievements, and each mount has its own achievement path and customization options. Get a look at the vehicles in tactical battle formations in the trailer below. [Source: Snail Games press release] Continue reading Scope out Black Gold Online's vehicular combat in new trailer
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| Pathfinder Online explains role features Posted: 21 Nov 2013 07:30 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Dev Diaries, Pathfinder Online  Of special note is the introduction of the "role feature" that allows characters to take on specific class roles. The role features are set active outside of combat, but can be switched around as you would with traditional alt characters. So, for instance, a Fighter role feature is a weapon specialization role that allows you to play as a fighter with a variety of melee weapons. A Rogue role feature focuses on stealth, evades, and sneak attacks, as you might expect. Read more about the Fighter and Rogue specialties and feats in this week's dev blog. [Thanks to Chris for the tip!]
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| The Stream Team: Slinging cards in the Hearthstone arena Posted: 21 Nov 2013 07:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Hands-On, Trading Card Games, Livestream, The Stream Team, Hearthstone  The open beta for Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft draws near, and the slew of upcoming changes will alter how arenas work going forward. Instead of capping out and reaping rewards at nine wins, players will scramble to reach a cool dozen victories before they accrue three losses and get unceremoniously tossed from the arena. Are you curious to see the Hearthstone arena in action? Join Massively's Richie as he hones his arena deck-building skills live at 10:00 a.m. EST. Game: Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Host: Richie "Bog Otter" Procopio Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m. EST Enjoy our Steam Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Slinging cards in the Hearthstone arena
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| Perfect Ten: Why we need more post-apocalyptic MMOs Posted: 21 Nov 2013 06:00 AM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, Opinion, Humor, Post-Apocalyptic, Perfect Ten, Miscellaneous  Now, I love me some Fallen Earth, especially as of late, but every time I log in it makes me think of just how rich and fertile this setting is for MMO studios. Considering just how rampant fantasy titles are, I feel strongly that devs need to be exploring outside this well-trod path to other genres, and the post-apocalypse is a perfect place to start. Here are my reasons that we need more post-apoc MMOs, and no, I'm not going to list "rampant prostitution and drug use" because that would also apply to a Los Angeles MMO. Continue reading Perfect Ten: Why we need more post-apocalyptic MMOs
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| The Daily Grind: When's the last time you got lost in an MMO? Posted: 21 Nov 2013 05:00 AM PST Filed under: MMO Industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Sandbox  That said, you can still turn off your map and just explore even in a linear, themepark-style game, and so today I'd like to know how many Massively readers have ever done that. More specifically, when's the last time you got lost in an MMO, if ever?  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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| The Stream Team: Conquering a SWTOR rancor Posted: 20 Nov 2013 06:00 PM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, Endgame, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Livestream, The Stream Team, MMORPG  Game: Star Wars: The Old Republic Host: Larry Everett Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 Time: 9:00 p.m. EST Enjoy our Steam Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Conquering a SWTOR rancor
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| SWTOR's Strike Fighter is kinda like an X-Wing Posted: 20 Nov 2013 05:30 PM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic  Audette compares SWTOR's Strike Fighters to the more familiar X-Wing from the original trilogy, saying that the former "are some of the most versatile and important ships to ever fly for either the Empire or the Republic." The ships are equally adept at dogfighting or hammering stationary targets, he continues, and Strike Fighter pilots can swap between two primary or secondary weapons.
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| The Stream Team: PlanetSide 2's anniversary with the devs Posted: 20 Nov 2013 05:00 PM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Interviews, PvP, War, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Livestream, PlanetSide 2, Anniversaries, The Stream Team  Game: PlanetSide 2 Host: Beau Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 Time: 8:00 p.m. EST Enjoy our Steam Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: PlanetSide 2's anniversary with the devs
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| ZeniMax publishes Elder Scrolls Online interactive map Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:30 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Lore, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription 
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| The Stream Team: Dota 2's Three Spirits update Posted: 20 Nov 2013 04:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Events (In-Game), PvP, Free-to-Play, Massively Meta, Hands-On, Livestream, MOBA, The Stream Team  Game: Dota 2 Host: Mike Foster Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m. EST Enjoy our Steam Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Dota 2's Three Spirits update
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| Dragon Nest getting new dungeons, quests, and more Posted: 20 Nov 2013 03:30 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dragon Nest, Dungeons  Level 60 players can look forward to the Garden of Eternity as well as new missions, titles, costumes, and cooking recipes. Nexon says the Dragon Expedition requires teamwork and coordination in order to complete its two-player co-op content. [Source: Nexon press release]
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| Leaderboard: Do you play around with game development tools? Posted: 20 Nov 2013 03:00 PM PST Filed under: Culture, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Opinion, Leaderboard  What about you, Massively readers? Do you play around with game development tools (assuming that you're not really a developer), or does your obsession only extend to finished games? Let us know after the cut.  Ever wish that you could put to rest a long-standing MMO debate once and for all? Then welcome to the battle royal of Massively's Leaderboard, where two sides enter the pit o' judgment -- and only one leaves. Vote to make your opinion known, and see whether your choice tops the Leaderboard!Continue reading Leaderboard: Do you play around with game development tools?
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| Vindictus heralds upcoming Episode 3 Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:30 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play, Vindictus  In it, Vindictus players will be able to progress to the Misty Summit, which is a little bit of a misnomer due to the fact that it's made of four peaks. In any case, the cliff-themed region will keep players on their toes, especially if adventurers find a treasure map that's full of disappearing monsters. The update will happen on November 27th, but you can get an advance look by watching the trailer after the break! [Source: Nexon press release] Continue reading Vindictus heralds upcoming Episode 3
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| Perfect World unveils New Horizons expansion Posted: 20 Nov 2013 02:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Perfect World International, Expansions, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, MMORPG  Perhaps the biggest change landing with New Horizons is the Ascension system, which allows you to take a level 100 or higher character back to level one and re-level through Perfect World's content. Ascended characters are more powerful than their non-ascended counterparts and will have access to special new "heights." Also on deck: streamlined starting zones, UI tweaks, new skills, new titles, new gear, new quests, and new everything else you'd expect with an MMO expansion. New Horizons is set for launch sometime this winter. Check out the screenshot gallery below for a first-look view of the expansion's zones and dungeons.
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| CCP turns PLEX for Good program toward typhoon relief Posted: 20 Nov 2013 01:30 PM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Events (In-Game), MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, MMORPG  In the world of EVE, PLEX is a tradeable item worth 30 days of game time. PLEX can be purchased with real money directly from CCP or with ISK inside EVE's incredibly complex marketplace. CCP has fired up PLEX for Good in the past; EVE players using the program have raised over $150,000 for disaster relief since it was debuted in the wake of the 2004 tsunami that struck Indonesia. To donate PLEX, contract the item/s directly to the CCP PLEX For GOOD character on a 14-day item exchange contract.
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| Wargaming fans celebrate World of Warplanes launch from a mountain, for some reason Posted: 20 Nov 2013 01:00 PM PST Filed under: Historical, Real-Life, Events (Real-World), Launches, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes  Although it's not the first time we've climbed in the Himalayas, this expedition has been an amazing and special journey for us all. We've broken several new trails, which was a hard, but satisfying, experience. On our way upward, we stop to get some rest and play World of Warplanes.The team planted a World of Warplanes flag on one of the peaks, which we assume means Wargaming now owns Mount Everest. [Source: Wargaming press release]
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| Blizzard to launch Diablo III's Reaper of Souls closed beta before the end of the year Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:30 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Expansions, News Items, PvE, Diablo III, Buy-to-Play  Invites are already going out, so keep an eye on your inbox if you feel as though you fit the description. If you don't, take solace in the fact that Blizzard has confirmed that closed beta proper will launch before year's end and that while invites will be limited, they will be sent to a wider range of Diablo players. The beta will include all expansion content minus the final boss. None of the betas appears to be protected by NDA, meaning streams, videos, screenshots, and spoilers will soon be available across the web.
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| Pirates of the Burning Sea opens new account creation Posted: 20 Nov 2013 12:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Pirates of the Burning Sea, MMO Industry, Sandbox  In addition to account creation, Pirates of the Burning Sea can be downloaded from that site as well. The official game site is currently being "rebuilt," so stick to Portalus' home page for the time being.
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| EA holds onto Star Wars games license for 10 years, says SWTOR is 'profitable' Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:30 AM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic  EA remains committed to the ongoing development of Star Wars: The Old Republic, and the publisher has given the go-head for a Battlefront reboot. Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen commented on SWTOR's rocky first year: "Yes the original expectations obviously were very, very large, and obviously the multiplayer MMO world has -- the popularly has come down over time and we tried to restructure the Star Wars business to better match the economics. It's a great business that's very repeatable. We brought the economics in line so it's a profitable business for us."
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| Free for All: Five MMOs that deserve more of my time Posted: 20 Nov 2013 11:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Polls, Culture, Wurm Online, Opinion, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, The Secret World, Casual, MMOFPS, MMORTS, RIFT, Free for All, Sandbox, Buy-to-Play  Let me tell you, it's plain painful to log into an MMO and realize just how much good content, events, and player interaction I have been missing. I'm sure this is a common issue though, right? In today's Free for All, I want to take a look at five MMOs that deserve more of my time. Continue reading Free for All: Five MMOs that deserve more of my time
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| PlanetSide 2 anniversary contest will turn EU player stories into graphic novels Posted: 20 Nov 2013 10:00 AM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, Contests, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, PlanetSide 2, Anniversaries  EU players can also purchase a special anniversary bundle that contains camo, decals, weapons, and boosts. Additionally, all PlanetSide 2 players who joined the beta phase, played on the launch day, or played the game anytime in the last year will snag exclusive anniversary decals automatically. [Source: ProSiebenSat.1 Games press release]
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| WildStar takes aim at the Spellslinger Posted: 20 Nov 2013 09:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Classes, Previews, News Items, WildStar, Subscription, Buy-to-Play  Spellslingers supplement their guns with teleportation and sigils. The former works just like you'd expect, allowing a Spellslinger to jump to alternate dimensions, blink about the battlefield, and even phase partly out of reality for protection. Sigils, on the other hand, are symbols that the Spellslinger places to heal allies, swap places with enemies, lay traps, or otherwise mess with the flow of the battlefield. You don't have to take our word for it, though; check out the full DevSpeak on the class just past the break. [Source: Carbine Studios press release] Continue reading WildStar takes aim at the Spellslinger
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