MMO Updates |
- Norrathian Notebook: Jump in, the water's fine in Landmark!
- Destiny dev diary details armor, weapons, and loot
- WildStar's open beta is live... as is a story trailer
- First wave of BlizzCon tickets sold out
- Elder Scrolls Online console releases delayed six months [Updated]
- The Daily Grind: Are you subbing to Elder Scrolls Online?
- Infinite Crisis introduces Sinestro
- The Stream Team: Accruing more ArcheAge alpha adventures
- Star Trek Online refitting two patrol escorts
- Leaderboard: What class are you playing in WildStar?
- Oculus wants to build a billion-person MMO
- 'Summer of SWTOR' plans updated
- WildStar open beta patch adds levels and a dire warning
- Transformers Universe demos its MOTA gameplay
- Oceans roll into Landmark today
- Here's another awesome Black Desert video
- RIFT 2.7: Binding of Blood delayed [Update: It's live now!]
- WildStar's Stephan Frost on using the subscription model
| Norrathian Notebook: Jump in, the water's fine in Landmark! Posted: 08 May 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content, Norrathian Notebook, Landmark  Continue reading Norrathian Notebook: Jump in, the water's fine in Landmark!
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| Destiny dev diary details armor, weapons, and loot Posted: 08 May 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Consoles, Dev Diaries, Destiny, Buy-to-Play  View it in its entirety after the cut. Continue reading Destiny dev diary details armor, weapons, and loot
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| WildStar's open beta is live... as is a story trailer Posted: 08 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Previews, News Items, WildStar, Subscription, Buy-to-Play  You can check the trailer out just past the break, and the game's beta servers are open now through May 18th. The team is also planning on hosting a livestream today on the official WildStar channel at 2:00 p.m. EDT, as well as another longer stream on Friday starting at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Or you can just jump in on the servers now if you want to see how the game plays out. [Source: Carbine Studios press release] Continue reading WildStar's open beta is live... as is a story trailer
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| First wave of BlizzCon tickets sold out Posted: 08 May 2014 07:30 AM PDT Filed under: World of Warcraft, Real-Life, Events (Real-World), Miscellaneous, Diablo III  It's estimated that this first offering sold out in five to 10 seconds, according to our sister site WoW Insider. Past BlizzCons have seen similar ticket sales, and this year is already showing that Blizzard's still got it. If you happened to blink at any time yesterday, you can still try for round two this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. PDT (1:00 p.m. EDT).
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| Elder Scrolls Online console releases delayed six months [Updated] Posted: 08 May 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Consoles, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription  "While it has become clear that our planned June release of the console versions isn't going to be possible, we have made great progress, we have concluded that we'll need about six more months to ensure we deliver the experience our fans expect and deserve," the blurb explained. A Reddit user captured a screenshot of the FAQ entry before it was removed, and Joystiq has done a bit of sleuthing to verify via Google search that the text was legitimate. Massively has contacted ZeniMax for an official statement. [Update]: ZeniMax has posted an update that confirms the six-month delay. The company is also offering transfers of developed characters from the PC platform to either of the console versions.
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| The Daily Grind: Are you subbing to Elder Scrolls Online? Posted: 08 May 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, News Items, The Daily Grind, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription  What about you, Elder Scrolls purchasers? Are you continuing with the game now that the free period is over?  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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| Infinite Crisis introduces Sinestro Posted: 07 May 2014 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, Patches, Free-to-Play, MOBA, Infinite Crisis  Sinestro's uses silencing and fear to defeat his enemies, thanks to his power of control over Parallax, the living embodiment of fear. You can see Sinestro in action, including his featured powers and a bit of a battle strategy, in the video after the cut. [Source: Warner Bros press release] Continue reading Infinite Crisis introduces Sinestro
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| The Stream Team: Accruing more ArcheAge alpha adventures Posted: 07 May 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Livestream, ArcheAge, Sandbox, The Stream Team  Game: ArcheAge Host: MJ Guthrie Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT Enjoy our Stream Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Accruing more ArcheAge alpha adventures
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| Star Trek Online refitting two patrol escorts Posted: 07 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries  The Tempest class refit will be improved to include a fifth tactical console slot, better bridge officer seating, and increased aft firepower. It'll also come standard with a Nadion Saturation Bomb console that "lays down a string of explosive fire" to the enemy ship and beyond, leaving a damaging radiation field afterward. The ship will require Vice Admiral rank and 2,500 ZEN to purchase. The Maelstrom class refit isn't as grand due to its size, but it will be beefed up, add a third engineering console slot, and include a fused aft Tempest tail gun. This ship also requires Vice Admiral rank to purchase along with five fleet modules.
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| Leaderboard: What class are you playing in WildStar? Posted: 07 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvE, Opinion, WildStar, Subscription   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: What class are you playing in WildStar?
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| Oculus wants to build a billion-person MMO Posted: 07 May 2014 03:30 PM PDT Filed under: Culture, MMO Industry, Virtual Worlds, Virtual Reality  How MMO this MMO will actually be is at this point theoretical, and Iribe admitted that it's both far in the future and that it may end up as a number of separate worlds rather than a single one.
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| 'Summer of SWTOR' plans updated Posted: 07 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dev Diaries  The updated schedule for the next few months of the game are as follows:
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| WildStar open beta patch adds levels and a dire warning Posted: 07 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Patches, WildStar, Subscription  The open beta patch raises the level cap to 30, adds the journeyman tradeskill tier, and bumps up the path level cap to 20. The devs are obviously anticipating a low-level crush of players, which is why Build #6670 includes an overflow system for additional zones. Other improvements coming with the patch include German and French language options, a redesign of the video options menu, a fix so that the launcher will run on 64-bit operating systems, and optimization of the guild UI. Also, the patch notes bear a dire warning for a particular item: "Players who hold the Moodie mask for too long... will pay ever-so-dearly for their affronts to the great Moodie Spirits. The player who dared mock the sacred oath of the mask carrier will have fiery vengeance rained down upon them, dealing a blow so powerful it will rip away their precious life force several times over. The Moodie spirits shall not only destroy the mask carrier's body, but will also place a curse on their VERY SOUL FOR ALL ETERNITY... or until the spawn timer runs out, whichever comes first." In other news, WildStar has added an option to upgrade from the standard to the deluxe version of the game for $15 on its store page.
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| Transformers Universe demos its MOTA gameplay Posted: 07 May 2014 01:30 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Transformers Universe  From a look at the recent press preview event, I'd say it's World of Warcraft battlegrounds with League of Legends champions and some World of Tanks elements. Sort of. There might be more. As the above implies, we recently had the opportunity to take a look at some preview footage explaining how the game worked and what the actual play would be like. The game is certainly looking nice, especially when you consider that it's a free-to-play browser game built in Unity. But the proof is always going to be in the gameplay, and while it's hard to say for certain how well it delivers from mere preview videos, it's certainly intriguing. Continue reading Transformers Universe demos its MOTA gameplay
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| Oceans roll into Landmark today Posted: 07 May 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, Player-Generated Content, Landmark  Additional changes with this update include moving item upgrading from the new tech forge to the stone forge, placing additional crafting stations at the hubs, adding the ability to sift stone to the sifters (and changing how sifted materials are converted into gems, ore, and relics), introducing sea shell props, and giving players the ability to group even when on different servers. Check out all the details in the official patch notes.
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| Here's another awesome Black Desert video Posted: 07 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Black Desert  There's little in the way of combat here, but it's an explorer's paradise featuring some of the prettiest MMORPG visuals to date as well as a fun in-game soundtrack. Enjoy after the cut! Continue reading Here's another awesome Black Desert video
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| RIFT 2.7: Binding of Blood delayed [Update: It's live now!] Posted: 07 May 2014 11:30 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT  Update: As of this evening, the patch is now live! Here's what today's part of the overall update includes: Four new souls: Available at the RIFT Store, the four new Souls allow Warriors and Rogues to heal, Mages to tank, and Clerics to support like never before!
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| WildStar's Stephan Frost on using the subscription model Posted: 07 May 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, MMO Industry, News Items, WildStar, Subscription, Buy-to-Play  Frost goes on to state that players should see new content in the game roughly every 28 days, with a vague mention that the team may do an expansion at some point but is mostly concerned with justifying the subscription price. It also ties into the CREDD system, which he states helps to cut down on gold-selling practices while also creating some parity between players with more real money and those with more real time. Time will see if the game justifies that subscription; you can try it out for yourself when the open beta goes live tomorrow.
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