MMO Updates |
- The Mog Log: The last stretch before patch 2.2 in Final Fantasy XIV
- Perpetuum is dropping its sub fee on April 2nd
- The Daily Grind: Do you put any stock in pre-release dev quotes?
- MMO Week in Review: WildStar is on the way
- EVE Evolved: Rubicon 1.3 and repainting ships
- Shroud of the Avatar celebrates one-year Kickstarter anniversary with giveaways and events
| The Mog Log: The last stretch before patch 2.2 in Final Fantasy XIV Posted: 17 Mar 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Patches, Endgame, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log  I don't think I can, especially when the reason there aren't as many tanks is one that's been explained dozens of times in other games whilst still being applicable here. Instead, let's talk about 2.2. We've got a week and change until this drops, and while I've already discussed a good portion of the endgame elements, we've got a clearer picture of what's coming out other than that. So while we'll doubtlessly learn more during the next live letter, let's talk about what we've got now. Continue reading The Mog Log: The last stretch before patch 2.2 in Final Fantasy XIV
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| Perpetuum is dropping its sub fee on April 2nd Posted: 17 Mar 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Launches, Promotions, Perpetuum, Buy-to-Play  Starting April 2nd, Perpetuum will be dropping its subscription payment model to move forward with a single-purchase buy-to-play model priced at 28.99 USD/EUR. There will also be in-game item purchases that will include "previously unavailable services and cosmetic upgrades." As a special bonus for anyone who has ever paid for at least three months of the game's subscription, the game will be completely free. Be sure to check out the most recent blog post for more details on this new payment model and changes coming to the game with this Steam launch on April 2nd. [Thanks to Fredrik and Zoltan for the tips!]
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| The Daily Grind: Do you put any stock in pre-release dev quotes? Posted: 17 Mar 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, Opinion, The Daily Grind, ArcheAge, The Elder Scrolls Online  First up was ESO's Matt Firor, who stated that his game will deliver a "polished, lag-free launch experience." Then it was Trion's Evan Berman, who said that ArcheAge's "earned and crafted items are objectively superior" to what will be on offer in the title's western cash shop. I'd like to believe both of those quotes, naturally, but I didn't start playing MMOs yesterday. What about you, Massively readers? Do you put any stock in pre-release developer promises?  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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| MMO Week in Review: WildStar is on the way Posted: 16 Mar 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Massively Meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous  WildStar announced a June 3rd launch date this week, promising that preorders for its sci-fantasy themepark goodness will open up this coming Wednesday. Massively published two in-depth articles on the game to coincide with the announcement: an exploration of its endgame raids and dungeons and an examination of its PvP systems. Read on for the rest of this week's top MMO stories. Continue reading MMO Week in Review: WildStar is on the way
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| EVE Evolved: Rubicon 1.3 and repainting ships Posted: 16 Mar 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Business Models, Economy, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Hands-On, EVE Evolved, Dev Diaries, Sandbox, Subscription, MMORPG  Large corporations like EVE University were pleased to hear that the limit on the size of corporations has been increased to 12,600 thanks to changes to the corporation management skills. And in response to an emerging trend in fleet warfare involving hordes of drone ships assigning their drones to an interceptor, developers have also limited the number of drones that can be assigned to another ship to 50. The 1.29 GB patch also included several overhauled ship models and new ship shaders, but the new feature I see the most potential in is the ability to finally repaint our ships. This could eventually help corporations establish their own visual identities and might even link into gameplay or EVE's spying metagame. In this edition of EVE Evolved, I look at some of the Rubicon 1.3 changes and how repainting your ship could become more than simply a cosmetic upgrade. Continue reading EVE Evolved: Rubicon 1.3 and repainting ships
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| Shroud of the Avatar celebrates one-year Kickstarter anniversary with giveaways and events Posted: 16 Mar 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Events (In-Game), Giveaways, Anniversaries, Housing, Shroud of the Avatar  The events planned include several hour-long developer hangouts, an all-day hangout telethon on April 7th, and access to Release 4 for backers on the 7th as well. The studio will be giving away an Alienware gaming laptop, a trip to Austin to visit with the team, Founder adventure pledges, and weekend passes for Release 5. Portalarium also announced that it's creating a fourth housing lot size to fit castles for Lords of the Manor. It's a four-fold increase in size over city lots and even comes with a moat -- because why have player housing if you're not able to drown your visiting friends?
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