MMO Updates |
- Working As Intended: The forgotten fields of Green Acres
- Take a tour of LotRO's Update 14
- Star Citizen begins AC multiplayer invites
- E3 2014: Underground and underwater with Landmark's Terry Michaels
- The Daily Grind: Does founder's syndrome hurt MMOs?
- Marvel Heroes is adding dual specs
- E3 2014: The Elder Scrolls Online offers small-scale PvP at cons
- The Think Tank: Catching up on WildStar's launch
- World of Tanks' 9.1 update rolls out football mode and more
- EVE: Kronos preparing 1.2 patch for tomorrow
- Line of Defense heads to early access in July
- RuneScape's legacy mode goes into testing next Monday
- LotRO's update 14 opens West Gondor, raises level cap to 100
- ZeniMax reduces ESO customer support staff in Ireland
- Blizzard serves up some Hearthstone tips
- WildStar announces paid realm transfers, path gear vendors
- E3 2014: The Division gives you high-tech tools and upgradable bases to save NYC
- E3 2014: Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter details fan festival dates
- Crytek's Arena of Fate aims to change the MOBA as we know it
- Lineage Korea adds a new Warrior class
| Working As Intended: The forgotten fields of Green Acres Posted: 13 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Bugs, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Guilds, MMO Industry, Opinion, Ultima Online, Humor, Sandbox, Housing, Crowdfunding, Player-Generated Content, Subscription, MMORPG, Working As Intended  "Hit this rune," my new guild leader commanded. His favorite murderin' weapon was a poisoned warfork. He was not a nice man. "I'm being evicted from my safehouse in Green Acres. Help me move my crap." Continue reading Working As Intended: The forgotten fields of Green Acres
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| Take a tour of LotRO's Update 14 Posted: 13 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Lord of the Rings Online, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play  The five videos cover the areas of Belfas, the Paths of the Dead, Blackroot Dale, and Lamedon. Check them all out after the break! [Thanks to Cithryth and Andang for the tip!] Continue reading Take a tour of LotRO's Update 14
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| Star Citizen begins AC multiplayer invites Posted: 13 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play  CIG also kicked off a new video show called Around the Verse. The first episode features a 40-minute running time and a sit-down with AC producer Travis Day. Finally, CIG chairman Chris Roberts penned his customary thank you letter after the $46 million milestone, in which he offered a sneak peek at the game's next in-universe spaceship commercial and made available a community poll relating to the continued use of project stretch goals. "When we started the Star Citizen campaign, the purpose of the stretch goals was to make things we had imagined but didn't think we could afford possible: adding capital ship systems, studying procedural generation, hiring additional artists to build more ships at once and the like," Roberts explained. "The additional funding continues to expand the scope of the game and make what we're doing possible... but it's becoming more and more difficult to quantify that with more stretch goals (and to explain that to the rest of the world, which likes to focus only on how much money we've made.)" Continue reading Star Citizen begins AC multiplayer invites
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| E3 2014: Underground and underwater with Landmark's Terry Michaels Posted: 13 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Patches, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), Norrathian Notebook, Landmark  What was the big deal with this latest update? It included the first iteration of caves and the second phase of water. Players can now go spelunking deep in the earth to find large veins of minerals, explore uncharted biomes with new plants, and even find treasure chests filled with special items. On top of that, they can swim through the bright blue oceans that surround each island. As Michaels helped me get my Landmark fix, we talked about everything from the newest content to heroic movement to my pet topics: player books and theme-enforced islands. Oh, and did I mention that combat is planned to appear by SOE Live in August? Continue reading E3 2014: Underground and underwater with Landmark's Terry Michaels
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| The Daily Grind: Does founder's syndrome hurt MMOs? Posted: 13 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: A Tale in the Desert, EVE Online, Culture, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous, Sandbox  Antique sandbox A Tale in the Desert attempted to dodge this problem by resetting the game in its entirety after each "tale" plays out. Veteran players might keep their network of contacts and their real-world knowledge of the game, but their in-game material wealth and characters must be started from scratch, allowing newcomers a better chance of competing with them. Of course, it might be hard for modern themepark fans to accept such a solution! What do you think -- is founder's syndrome a problem in the MMOs you play? How would you solve the problem?  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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| Marvel Heroes is adding dual specs Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, Previews, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes  "We have dual spec coming sometime in the next eight weeks [or] so," the devs posted on the forum. "The current plan is to offer everyone a free second spec that they can use for PVP or anything else (raiding, solo, groups, different builds, etc). Currently the UI for it is being designed, then we'll get the back end server systems set up for it and put it on test center."
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| E3 2014: The Elder Scrolls Online offers small-scale PvP at cons Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, PvP, Events (Massively's Coverage), The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription  The drop-in-and-play scenario has apparently been well-received; game representatives on the floor reported that players really like the size and the fast pace of it, which is perfect for short allotments of time. If you want to try out this small-scale PvP yourself, it will be be available again at both Gamescom and QuakeCon later this summer. And if you want to see a version make it into the game itself, be sure to let the devs know on the official forums!  Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned!
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| The Think Tank: Catching up on WildStar's launch Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Bugs, Events (Real-World), News Items, Opinion, Massively Meta, WildStar, Housing, The Think Tank, Subscription  Continue reading The Think Tank: Catching up on WildStar's launch
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| World of Tanks' 9.1 update rolls out football mode and more Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:30 PM PDT Filed under: Historical, Video, Game Mechanics, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, World of Tanks  The update includes a World Football Championship mode (seriously), which boasts brief 3v3 battles on a a version of Himmelsdorf "transformed into a football field"; two legendary Historical Battles (The Siege of Tobruk and Bryansk Front) and a new winter map (Kharkiv); and tweaks to "iconic" maps including Arctic Region, Tundra, Komarin, Windstorm, and Northwest. The 9.1 video is tucked beyond the cut. [Source: Press release] Continue reading World of Tanks' 9.1 update rolls out football mode and more
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| EVE: Kronos preparing 1.2 patch for tomorrow Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, Patches, Sandbox, Subscription  The new 1.2 patch will fix broken exploration sights, allow players to limit the sound engine voice count, and improve loading for kill reports. Kronos 1.2 is scheduled for tomorrow, but you can read the patch notes today. It's like seeing into the future! Amazing!
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| Line of Defense heads to early access in July Posted: 12 Jun 2014 04:30 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Business Models, News Items, MMOFPS, Promotions  The first phase of Early Access will feature the Heatwave planetary starbase and the GCV-Starguard carrier in orbit around the Lyrius planet. New features and areas will frequently unlock as the testing phase progresses, including new levels, new vehicles, and new weapons leading up to the game's official release later this fall. [...] This staggered release allows the team to focus on each aspect of the game during the public Beta testing. Meaningful feedback from the public will enable the team to address issues, concerns and gameplay suggestions in a timely fashion as each aspect of the game is unlocked and extensively tested.Early access purchasers will pay $99.99, which covers the game, an item kit valued at $69.99, special early access commander perks, and a copy of Line of Defense Tactics. The full release of the game is expected before the end of the year.
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| RuneScape's legacy mode goes into testing next Monday Posted: 12 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Previews, RuneScape, Free-to-Play  Legacy mode allows players to access traditional combat, the pre-RuneScape 3 interface, the old minimap icons, and a 990 hard cap on life points. This mode can be freely toggled on and off at will. Jagex will see how legacy mode tests and will poll players as to whether or not they want it brought into the live game. The team's also preparing a patch to improve combat and better balance characters' stats, penalties, and bonuses.
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| LotRO's update 14 opens West Gondor, raises level cap to 100 Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play 
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| ZeniMax reduces ESO customer support staff in Ireland Posted: 12 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, News Items, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription  It's not at all uncommon for MMO studios to let go crunch-time staff after a launch (or when a release is delayed, as ESO's console releases have been), but former employees told the publication that many of the staffers, some hired on short-term contracts of two to six weeks on up to six months in duration, were being terminated significantly earlier than anticipated. The Tribune suggests there are currently "just over 100 employees at the European customer services centre in the Rahoon Business Park." We have requested more information from ZeniMax and will update accordingly. [With thanks to tipster Paul!]
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| Blizzard serves up some Hearthstone tips Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, News Items, Casual, Guides, Miscellaneous  Veteran card game players will probably already be familiar with most of the fundamentals -- start with a theme, have early-game cards, play with plenty of minions -- but it's all good advice. It also offers some suggestions for cards worth building around whether you want a fast and aggressive deck or a slow controlling force. Check out the full article for a few ways to improve and refine your deck, hopefully making you that much more formidable on the ground.
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| WildStar announces paid realm transfers, path gear vendors Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Patches, WildStar, Subscription  The team is also working on patching in path gear vendors. These new vendors will sell path rewards that players may have accidentally deleted.
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| E3 2014: The Division gives you high-tech tools and upgradable bases to save NYC Posted: 12 Jun 2014 01:30 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Previews  The team's been showing off the ECHO function, a way to gather intel by projecting a colorful holographic visual. These will be used to help further the story and allow for mystery-solving during quests. "They're in places that would have information that could be relevant or important," Barnard said. Barnard was coy about the story details but said that players will be fighting against factions like the Cleaners to save New York City. He also mentioned that players will be unlocking bases as they progress. Unlike static gameplay hubs, these bases will have upgradable modules that can be improved through various co-op activities. You can catch The Division fever by watching the E3 trailer after the break. Continue reading E3 2014: The Division gives you high-tech tools and upgradable bases to save NYC
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| E3 2014: Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter details fan festival dates Posted: 12 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Patches, News Items, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, Subscription  Other revelations from the letter? Personal chambers are going to be priced at approximately 300,000 gil for players who want a room of their own off of their Free Company house. Patch 2.3 will be going live on July 8th. There are also more questions asked regarding the new floors of Crystal Tower, the addition of new items, and the Frontline system, but all of those answers can be found in the official translation thread. Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned!
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| Crytek's Arena of Fate aims to change the MOBA as we know it Posted: 12 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Events (Real-World), Interviews, MMO Industry, MOBA  How is this done, exactly? "The store is gone, getting the last hit on a minion doesn't matter, matches operate on a 20-minute countdown, and the first team to 10 points wins," according to the interview. Be sure to check out more on Arena of Fate as the game approaches beta later this summer.
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| Lineage Korea adds a new Warrior class Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items  The title, released in 1998, is still NCsoft's top earner, and now its loyal fans have a new Warrior class to play. This is the game's first new class in six years, according to MMO Culture, which also has a video of the Warrior in action. Click past the cut to have a look! Continue reading Lineage Korea adds a new Warrior class
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