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Massively Exclusive: Turbine on the future of Asheron's Call and the studio

Posted: 09 Mar 2014 10:00 AM PDT

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When has putting an MMO into maintenance mode ever signaled a bright future for a game? Even so, that's what seems to have happened for Asheron's Call, which is preparing to not only transition into a maintenance mode phase but drop subscription fees and allow for player-run servers by the end of the year.

The announcement was so unusual in the industry that we had to reach out to Turbine to get more perspective on this move. Asheron's Call Executive Producer Rob Ciccolini took the time to answer a few questions about the change for the game, Turbine's recent layoffs, and how the studio is adjusting going forward.

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    One Shots: Moons over Bajor

    Posted: 09 Mar 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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    Outer space: It looks cool whether it's in color or black and white. Case in point? Check out both varieties of today's headlining screenshot, submitted by reader Chris.

    "Here is the deep space science vessel USS Aurora passing over one of the moons of Bajor in Star Trek Online," Chris writes.

    Personally, I think the light and dark contrast looks so much cooler in black and white. That's of small consolation to the crew of the Aurora who went blind sailing directly into the sun, but hopefully their families will find some solace in my admiration.

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      The Daily Grind: Have games replaced movies?

      Posted: 09 Mar 2014 06:00 AM PDT

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      A friend and I were talking about The Last of Us film adaptation recently, and his indifference to the project in spite of being a huge fan of the game raised an interesting question. He basically said that he doesn't look forward to movies anymore, because MMOs and games in general have become his preferred entertainment medium.

      I pretty much agreed, which was startling because both of us are thirtysomethings who grew up idolizing films and filmmakers from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Now, though, if it's not a Batman flick or a fantastical HBO series, I'll get around to it whenever, if at all. There are just too many great games to explore!

      What about you Massively readers? Have games or MMOs replaced movies and television for you?

      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!

      MassivelyThe Daily Grind: Have games replaced movies? originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        Time for some thrilling heroics in Guild Wars 2

        Posted: 08 Mar 2014 03:00 PM PST

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        If you're curious about the conclusion of Guild Wars 2's first seasonal living world arc but are too busy leveling up your 15th alt or throwing your savings into the Mystic Toilet to experience that conclusion yourself, fear not: Friend of Massively Richie "Bogotter" Procopio will do the hard part of playing through the final leg of the story for you. His new 18-minute video will lead you through the showdown as he resists the tug of the gripping plot to make sure to use a bunny finisher and dance on corpses.

        It should go without saying that there be spoilers ahead, but just in case: big spoilers ahead!

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        MassivelyTime for some thrilling heroics in Guild Wars 2 originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 08 Mar 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        Free for All: Why developers need to stop apologizing

        Posted: 08 Mar 2014 01:00 PM PST

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        Remember the old saying "confidence is attractive"? Well, it is. It's possible that we've all been the victim of a confident person at one time or another, whether we're buying that extra add-on for our cable package or "investing" money into a Kickstarter. This is exactly why an MMO developer needs to be confident and keep the apologizing to a minimum.

        Apologies come in many different forms. Over the course of our lives, we spend a lot of time giving and receiving apologies. It's not as sinister as it sounds; saying "sorry" helps cut down on confrontation and can even help to form new relationships. Unfortunately it's also very easy to apologize too much. In this age of indie development and crowd-funding, developers need to be aware of when they are saying sorry too much, and players need to watch out for overly apologetic people.

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          The Stream Team: Defecting to WildStar's Dominion

          Posted: 08 Mar 2014 10:00 AM PST

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          Throughout her journeys as an Exile in WildStar, Massively's MJ has learned to dislike the Dominion. But you've requested a fair hearing! So now she's heading to the other side to show off the earliest moments of Dominion life. Join us live at 1:00 p.m. to check out the beginning quests and see how they differ from those of the Exiles.

          Game: WildStar
          Host: MJ Guthrie
          Date: Saturday, March 8th, 2014
          Time: 1:00 p.m. EST

          Enjoy our Stream Team video below.

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