| The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar forges a path Posted: 27 May 2013 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph The latest news out of WildStar's new previews isn't going to quiet people who dislike the concept of the game's path system, nor will it stanch the flow of complaints about the game's art style. Those of us simply waiting at attention, however, found ourselves rewarded this week with a wealth of new information, not to mention the best look we've yet seen at how the paths will work together in action instead of concept. And that's only the tip of the iceberg; Jeremy Gaffney has said so many things that merit unpacking that it's almost impossible to swallow some of the implications. There is, in fact, far too much to unpack in a single week. So I'm going to look at paths and start figuring out everything else next week. I may also gush about the Mechari at some point. It's like GLaDOS, Hal, and Starscream had a kid. Continue reading The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar forges a path  The Nexus Telegraph: WildStar forges a path originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 27 May 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Fan brings SWTOR's Darth Malgus to life Posted: 27 May 2013 09:20 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Culture, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic It's no secret that as players, we can really get into our favorite MMOs. But some folks have the skills and dedication to take this much further than the rest of us mere mortals! Such is the case with Julian Checkley, who sent us a video in which he plucked Darth Malgus from Star Wars: The Old Republic's Deceived trailer right off the screen and plunked him down in real life. Built from scratch in his workshop in Ireland, the costume took six weeks to complete. This footage was actually a spur of the moment idea to show off the just-complete project, and Checkley noted that no CGI was used. He did, however, lament that the costume was lacking a sexy blue Twi'lek partner. Watch him don the costume for the first time after the break, and tell us if that isn't just the definition of awesome! [Thanks to our tipster!] Continue reading Fan brings SWTOR's Darth Malgus to life Fan brings SWTOR's Darth Malgus to life originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 27 May 2013 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Dragon's Prophet pre-orders are 25% off Posted: 27 May 2013 09:00 AM PDT |
| The Stream Team: Day off edition, May 27 - June 2, 2013 Posted: 27 May 2013 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Massively Meta, Livestream, The Stream Team Oh, glorious day! With the exception of those chaps (and chapettes) working in emergency services and the like, many folks all over the U.S. get the chance this week to experience that all-too-rare phenomenon: the Extra Day Off. And all I can say is Hallelujah! Extra days off are free time to sit back and do nothing without a care in the world... oh, whom are we kidding? They are often filled with all those chores and tasks you just don't have time to get to during the work week and are too exhausted to deal with during the weekend. And in the case of holidays with special meaning, perhaps your thoughts and activities are turned toward some type of special observance. Whether your day is filled with frolicking and festivities, food and family, some combination thereof, or even none of the above, Massively TV will be right here when you have a spare moment. With plenty of live shows and lively reruns, The Stream Team will help you make the most of your day off, not to mention help you get through the rest of the week as well! Continue reading The Stream Team: Day off edition, May 27 - June 2, 2013 The Stream Team: Day off edition, May 27 - June 2, 2013 originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 27 May 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Age of Wushu says 'I do!' to marriage, ultimate scrolls Posted: 27 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Age of Wushu If you haven't had enough to do in Age of Wushu yet, then you are one easily bored cookie. But never fear, Snail Games is here! The team has been frantically adding more systems to the game to flesh out the martial arts title, and now players can get married, gain ultimate scrolls, and try out a couple of new PvP modes. The marriage system in Age of Wushu is more complicated than in other MMOs. A dowry must be given, a wedding package purchased, and a special team task performed. The benefits for the happy couple are several, however, including rings that teleport each of them to their spouse. Players can now attempt to obtain the most powerful skills for their respective schools through ultimate scrolls. Unlike other skills, players are restricted to getting an ultimate scroll only from their dedicated combat school. These skills are good to take into the PvP battlefield, where death modes and faction modes await. Age of Wushu says 'I do!' to marriage, ultimate scrolls originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 27 May 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| The Daily Grind: Are you gaming on Memorial Day? Posted: 27 May 2013 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, The Daily Grind  Seeing as how it's Memorial Day in the States, I thought I'd ask about your holiday gaming habits. Do you make sure to save some holiday time for gaming, or do you only get around to it after you've unwound in other ways? How much gaming are you doing this Memorial Day? If you don't have the day off or you're in a country that doesn't observe this particular holiday, how much gaming do you plan to do on your next holiday?  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: Are you gaming on Memorial Day? originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 27 May 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| MMO Week in Review: The planet of galactic peace Posted: 26 May 2013 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Massively Meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post. Three-year-old Star Trek Online loosed its Legacy of Romulus expansion this week, carrying with it the thrills of a third faction and the annoyances of extended downtime. Also? Lockboxes. Massively covered the expansion with a content roundup, an interview with Cryptic's Dan Stahl, and a primer to catch returnees up on the newness. Read on for a look at the rest of this past week's top MMO stories. Continue reading MMO Week in Review: The planet of galactic peace MMO Week in Review: The planet of galactic peace originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 26 May 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| EVE Evolved: Archaeology and Hacking in Odyssey Posted: 26 May 2013 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Expansions, Game Mechanics, PvP, PvE, Opinion, EVE Evolved, Dev Diaries, Sandbox, Dungeons EVE Online's Odyssey expansion is set to land in just over a week's time, kicking off the game's second decade with a focus on exploration, immersion, and resource rebalancing. Developers plan to shake up nullsec by redistributing the value of various moon minerals and buffing player-owned outposts, and lowsec will become a more tempting place to visit with the addition of valuable new tags to asteroid belt NPCs. But what's in it for highsec players? In addition to new navy issue battlecruisers and immersive new jump and death sequences, players from all corners of EVE will find new exploration content in their back yards. A big part of the new exploration system is a complete redesign of the Hacking and Archaeology mini-professions, which have been in EVE for as long as I can remember and have remained relatively unchanged. Odyssey will add new sites for both professions and replace the boring old chance-based system with a new minigame that emphasises co-operation with other players. In this week's EVE Evolved, I look at the history of Hacking and Archaeology in EVE and what the new system brings to the table. Continue reading EVE Evolved: Archaeology and Hacking in Odyssey EVE Evolved: Archaeology and Hacking in Odyssey originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 26 May 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| League of Legends reveals new cinematic trailer: A Twist of Fate Posted: 26 May 2013 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Trailers, Video, Culture, Lore, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA, League of Legends If you've been following the League of Legends competitive scene, you've probably noticed tiny cinematic snippets in promotional videos for big events. Those little clips have all been part of a huge effort at Riot Games spanning the past several years and aiming to create an epic cinematic trailer. Following last night's conclusion of the League of Legends All-Star event in Shanghai, Riot finally released its impressive four-and-a half-minute cinematic trailer A Twist of Fate. The video has been met with a huge response from fans, reaching over 1.2 million views in less than 24 hours. Continue past the cut to watch the full embedded trailer or head over to YouTube to watch the Behind the Scenes video on the making of the trailer. Continue reading League of Legends reveals new cinematic trailer: A Twist of Fate League of Legends reveals new cinematic trailer: A Twist of Fate originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 26 May 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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