MMO Updates |
- Massive mounted combat update rides into Dragon's Prophet EU
- War Thunder rolls out new Ground Forces tanks, map
- Black Gold Online reveals new Spellsword class
- The Stream Team: Slashing Exiles in the WildStar beta
- Perfect Ten: Online collectible card games that will tap your heart
- The Daily Grind: Do you still hang with your original MMO guild?
- Choose My Adventure: So long, Allods Online
- The Stream Team: Killing a SWTOR Dread Master the hard way
- The Art of Wushu: Doing the time for doing crime
- EQ Next Landmark livestream liveblog: Learn about claims!
- Yes, EQII does have PvP and yes, SOE is working on it
- RaiderZ now available on Steam
- New vid shows off SWTOR's gunship
- Nether's January update introduces dirt bikes and group options
- Leaderboard: ArcheAge vs. Blade & Soul
- Star Trek Online's Season 8.5 coming January 30th
- Take a little look at TERA's newest class
- Aion's medical professionals are on the scene to keep you healthy
- A look at game budgets (and MMO budgets)
- MMO Mechanics: Exploring death mechanics
- CCP releases more info about EVE Online's second New Eden Open
| Massive mounted combat update rides into Dragon's Prophet EU Posted: 16 Jan 2014 09:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, Dungeons, Dragon's Prophet  Get a taste of the mounted combat skills and tour through Shrine of Handras in the two trailers below. And for more details about the update, check out the official patch notes. [Source: Infernum Productions press release] Continue reading Massive mounted combat update rides into Dragon's Prophet EU
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| War Thunder rolls out new Ground Forces tanks, map Posted: 16 Jan 2014 08:30 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Historical, Expansions, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play  For a peek at the four tanks mentioned, check out the gallery below. And to learn more about the Ground Forces expansion, head to the game's most recent FAQ. [Source: Gaijin Entertainment press release]
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| Black Gold Online reveals new Spellsword class Posted: 16 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, Lore, Free-to-Play, Steampunk, Black Gold  As one might guess, the Spellsword uses both sorcery and swordplay to dominate its opponents on the battlefield. The Melee DPS/Agility Tank role is a versatile addition to the Kosh and Yutonian Humans. You can read more about the Spellsword class, including background lore and strategies, in the game's newest announcement.
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| The Stream Team: Slashing Exiles in the WildStar beta Posted: 16 Jan 2014 07:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Hands-On, Livestream, WildStar, The Stream Team, Subscription, MMORPG  Game: WildStar Host: Richie "Bog Otter" Procopio Date: Thursday, January 16th, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. EST Enjoy our Stream Team video below! Continue reading The Stream Team: Slashing Exiles in the WildStar beta
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| Perfect Ten: Online collectible card games that will tap your heart Posted: 16 Jan 2014 06:00 AM PST Filed under: Opinion, Trading Card Games, Humor, Perfect Ten, Miscellaneous, HEX, Hearthstone  "Or else what?" I chirped before thinking. "Or else you'll be our full-time Darkfall columnist," my editor said. So hey! We're talking about card games today! How about, I don't know, 10 of them? Continue reading Perfect Ten: Online collectible card games that will tap your heart
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| The Daily Grind: Do you still hang with your original MMO guild? Posted: 16 Jan 2014 05:00 AM PST Filed under: Culture, Guilds, MMO Industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind  What about you, Massively readers? Do you still hang with your old-school MMO buddies or your original guild, either in-game or out?  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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| Choose My Adventure: So long, Allods Online Posted: 15 Jan 2014 07:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Polls, MMO Industry, PvE, Free-to-Play, Hands-On, Choose My Adventure, Allods Online, MMORPG  When the community chose Allods Online as the subject of this edition of Choose My Adventure, I was skeptical. The game looks, on the surface, like another cheap World of Warcraft knock-off designed to siphon a few players away from Blizzard's enormous subscription MMO with promises of free gameplay and some sci-fi/steampunk tweaks. What I discovered over the last five weeks, however, is a solid, charming traditional MMO that is hindered at almost every turn by the incompetence or greed (I can't be sure which) of its publisher. Continue reading Choose My Adventure: So long, Allods Online
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| The Stream Team: Killing a SWTOR Dread Master the hard way Posted: 15 Jan 2014 06:00 PM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, Endgame, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Massively Meta, Hands-On, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Livestream, Dungeons, The Stream Team, MMORPG  Game: Star Wars: The Old Republic Host: Larry Everett Date: Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 Time: 9:00 p.m. EST Enjoy our Stream Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Killing a SWTOR Dread Master the hard way
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| The Art of Wushu: Doing the time for doing crime Posted: 15 Jan 2014 05:00 PM PST Filed under: Historical, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Guides, Age of Wushu, The Art of Wushu, MMORPG  Much as in EVE Online's original bounty system, there are a few kinks. Overall, it works reasonably well, but there is a disconnect between the intent of the system and how it actually works. As a career criminal, I feel that having a bounty and dealing with it is what separates professional killers from mass murderers. Continue reading The Art of Wushu: Doing the time for doing crime
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| EQ Next Landmark livestream liveblog: Learn about claims! Posted: 15 Jan 2014 04:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), EverQuest Next, Livestream, Sandbox  If you can't tune in to the broadcast yourself over at Twitch, we've got you covered; watch the livestream below and follow along as Massively's MJ liveblogs all the juicy tidbits in the comments below. Continue reading EQ Next Landmark livestream liveblog: Learn about claims!
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| Yes, EQII does have PvP and yes, SOE is working on it Posted: 15 Jan 2014 03:30 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play  Georgeson starts off by laying a little bit of his PvP cred on the table. He helped develop the original PlanetSide, see, as well as Tribes 2 and some of the MechWarrior games. He goes on to say that EQII PvP procs are being removed, and he also says that the game's PvP battleground matchmaker will see improvements "later this year." Finally, Georgeson mentions that the Nagafen PvP server has suffered a population drain since the advent of battlegrounds -- basically, players want their PvP immediately rather than having to hunt through zones to find it. "The fact of the matter is EQII still has a very strong PvP userbase," Georgeson explains. "They're just not always on Nagafen anymore. They tended to drift to other servers and they play BGs most of the time now when they desire PvP. But more quality PvP improvements are coming in the near future, some as early as next week."
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| RaiderZ now available on Steam Posted: 15 Jan 2014 03:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play  RaiderZ initially launched in November of 2012, and you can read what we thought of the game's lengthy beta process as well as its Broken Silence expansion.
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| New vid shows off SWTOR's gunship Posted: 15 Jan 2014 02:30 PM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic  Anyway, the gunship is the star of this particular show. The one-minute clip shows it in action and it also shows off some of the available customization options. Gunships are designed to be "heavy hitters" and they also feature the ability to snipe enemy ships from long range. See for yourself after the cut. Continue reading New vid shows off SWTOR's gunship
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| Nether's January update introduces dirt bikes and group options Posted: 15 Jan 2014 02:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Horror, Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, Post-Apocalyptic  The big addition that will come in this patch is the dirt bike, which gives players a faster means of navigating the post-apocalyptic landscape. Of course, when you do so you'll be making an awful racket and since the enemies are very sensitive to all sound, any riders will probably enjoy a few breezy minutes of transportation followed by a few painful minutes of being disembowled. The patch is also including group features such as group chat, invites, nametags, and locations on the map. There are also some new cosmetic items to check out (Russian hat, anyone?) and plenty of fixes for various bugs. We've got the video of the dirt bike in action after the break. Continue reading Nether's January update introduces dirt bikes and group options
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| Leaderboard: ArcheAge vs. Blade & Soul Posted: 15 Jan 2014 01:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, MMO Industry, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Blade & Soul, ArcheAge, Sandbox, Leaderboard  How long have we been waiting on ArcheAge now? And what about Blade & Soul? And yeah, I know Trion is purportedly in friends-and-family alpha now. That's better than Blade & Soul, at least, about which NCsoft has said absolutely nothing in regards to the Western market. So for today's poll, let's assume that you have to choose between ArcheAge and Blade & Soul. The Westernization gods will only allow of one of them to make it out of Korea in our lifetime, and it's up to you to decide which it'll be! Would you rather play XL's ginormous fantasy sandpark or do you prefer NCsoft's martial arts fantasy title? Vote 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: ArcheAge vs. Blade & Soul
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| Star Trek Online's Season 8.5 coming January 30th Posted: 15 Jan 2014 12:30 PM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Previews, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Anniversaries  D'Angelo said that 8.5 will be arriving on January 30th, which should kick off the game's anniversary event as well. When this happens, players will have an opportunity to earn one or more new "hybrid" starships that use Dyson technology, explore a brand-new featured episode with a Star Trek actor, and enjoy 12 revamped Federation episodes. Other changes coming include the elimination of the hourly event calendar, the ability to swap between starships and builds on the fly, more slots for ships, and an "easy equip" feature to outfit ships painlessly.
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| Take a little look at TERA's newest class Posted: 15 Jan 2014 12:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Classes, Game Mechanics, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, TERA  Dark Elin start at level 55 and have a variety of new skills and abilities for players to use. Embedded past the break is a preview of a Dark Elin fighting one of the game's signature BAMs, showing off the class mechanics in brief and giving an idea of what it's like to play one. Check out the video past the break, and take a look at the full preview for a more in-depth look at the class. Continue reading Take a little look at TERA's newest class
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| Aion's medical professionals are on the scene to keep you healthy Posted: 15 Jan 2014 11:30 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Events (In-Game), News Items, Free-to-Play  From now until January 29th, all Daevas may stop by one of the medical camps set up through the world for special benefits. Doctors provide potions and scrolls to players at level 10+, whilst the rotating nurses will provide players with a variety of buffs to improve their performance in battle. So are you keeping a solid watch on your health? Stop by one of the medical camps now, and ask the doctors if consuming large quantities of potion is right for you.
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| A look at game budgets (and MMO budgets) Posted: 15 Jan 2014 11:00 AM PST Filed under: MMO Industry, News Items, Miscellaneous  Kotaku contributing columnist "Superannuation" looks at the rising budgets of games over the years, including some MMOs in the mix. Some of the figures are certain, some of them are more ambiguous, and all of them provide an interesting look at the price tag. EverQuest's initial budget, for instance, is pegged at $3 million, while World of Warcraft apparently cost $200 million for upkeep and development over the first four years of operation. Take a look at the full listing for a look at some known points and plenty of speculation fodder.
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| MMO Mechanics: Exploring death mechanics Posted: 15 Jan 2014 10:30 AM PST Filed under: World of Warcraft, EVE Online, EverQuest, Guild Wars 2, Star Citizen, MMO Mechanics  Rewards become that much sweeter when we must risk something to secure them, and failure without consequence would render the gains made in our favourite MMOs insignificant. Without a considerable death penalty, it becomes possible to mindlessly crush content through brute force. I don't know about you, but I don't find fun in bashing my skull repeatedly with a rock in an attempt to crack it! In this week's MMO Mechanics, I compare various death penalties and the effects they have on the MMOs that employ them. I'll explore just how tangible death penalties such as corpse running, gear durability loss, and XP drain make our character's demise feel. Continue reading MMO Mechanics: Exploring death mechanics
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| CCP releases more info about EVE Online's second New Eden Open Posted: 15 Jan 2014 10:00 AM PST Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Events (In-Game), PvP, News Items, Sandbox  The tournament, a modified double-elimination set up that culminates in a best of-five final match, will play out over the weekends of March 1st, 8th, and 15th and be streamed live on EVE's official twitch channel. An additional stream will provide Russian coverage for this year's event.
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