MMO Updates |
- Star Citizen's monthly report, AC tutorial vid released
- Skyforge's world trailer sure is pretty
- CCP lays off 49 at Reykjavik office [Updated]
- Guild Wars 2 introduces DVR-like functionality to the Living World
- Elder Scrolls Online begins testing Update 2
- The Daily Grind: Will you play time-consuming MMOs when you retire?
- Darkfall demonstrates custom roles
- Skara: The Blade Remains looks to fund a 2014 release
- Guns of Icarus dev blog talks player feedback, Hurricane Sandy
- Albion Online redefines character progression through the Destiny Board
- EverQuest video gives you the skinny on franchise news
- Leaderboard: What MMO is currently atop your most wanted list?
- Marvel Heroes celebrates its first anniversary
- Pantheon returns to 'full development mode'
- Choose my Adventure: Dipping my toes into WildStar
| Star Citizen's monthly report, AC tutorial vid released Posted: 05 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play  The devs also published a mouse-and-keyboard based flight tutorial for the new dogfighting module. You can view that after the cut. Continue reading Star Citizen's monthly report, AC tutorial vid released
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| Skyforge's world trailer sure is pretty Posted: 05 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Skyforge  Click past the cut to see for yourself. Continue reading Skyforge's world trailer sure is pretty
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| CCP lays off 49 at Reykjavik office [Updated] Posted: 05 Jun 2014 08:30 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, EVE Online, MMO Industry, News Items, DUST 514, Sandbox According to Polygon, CCP is currently undergoing a "gigantic cut" in its Reykjavik offices. The EVE Online developer confirmed that 49 people are being let go.
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| Guild Wars 2 introduces DVR-like functionality to the Living World Posted: 05 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Lore, Patches, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play  The Living World Journal allows players to save and revisit each new episode of the Living World with what is described as DVR-like replay functionality. With more than two dozen free Living World updates, and Season 2 dropping on July 1, the new journal will especially help those who haven't had a chance to keep up with the intense update schedule for the game. Game Director Colin Johanson comments, "With this addition to the story Journal, content from Living World episodes will be a mix of new story steps and open world content. Story steps will work just like existing story steps in the game today by taking you on a journey specific to your selected episode, which ties into a broader narrative from the season's continual story progress. Open world content additions to Living World updates will permanently expand or change the world of Tyria and will tie to the theme and story of the episode."
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| Elder Scrolls Online begins testing Update 2 Posted: 05 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, Previews, Dev Diaries, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription  ZeniMax announced today that its test server is now open to all active account holders and gave details for the game's second update. Update 2, which is scheduled for June 23rd, will contain a new veteran dungeon (Crypt of Hearts), a field of view slider, more object interactions, and plenty of bug fixes and balance tweaks. In the team's "Road Ahead" letter, ZeniMax informed the community that it's working to carefully balance the classes, get the EU megaserver online, create additional player customization systems, rework quests, and improve the veteran system.
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| The Daily Grind: Will you play time-consuming MMOs when you retire? Posted: 05 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind  What do you think, Massively readers? Do you see deeper, more involving virtual worlds coming back into vogue at some point in the future, or do you think the genre will continue its move toward casual and more accessible designs?  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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| Darkfall demonstrates custom roles Posted: 04 Jun 2014 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Darkfall, Classes, Sandbox  Give it a watch after the break and let us know what classes and roles you would mix-and-match! Continue reading Darkfall demonstrates custom roles
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| Skara: The Blade Remains looks to fund a 2014 release Posted: 04 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, MOBA, Crowdfunding  The game is already mostly done and will hit Steam Early Access next month, but 8-Bit Studios' CEO says that this will ensure an even better end product. "We already have a game to offer, but our vision for Skara: The Blade Remains is so much bigger. That's why we are doing a Kickstarter that will offer our backers great rewards if they join us for the wild ride that is game development," said Pablo Rodriguez. We've got the new trailer for Skara after the break in case you're looking for some persuasion before dropping money on the game. Continue reading Skara: The Blade Remains looks to fund a 2014 release
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| Guns of Icarus dev blog talks player feedback, Hurricane Sandy Posted: 04 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, MMO Industry, News Items, Dev Diaries, Crowdfunding, Steampunk, Buy-to-Play  Muse CEO Howard Tsao tells the full story in the fourth part of his Guns of Icarus post-mortem, which Gamasutra published this morning.
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| Albion Online redefines character progression through the Destiny Board Posted: 04 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Sandbox  The Destiny board was molded entirely by the feedback of players who were unhappy with the previous version that saw progression they felt was too linear. Now, instead of completing tasks and quickly moving on to the next one, players can choose to dive deeper into any aspect of their character, from combat strategies and tactics to a specific craft or trade. You can try the sandbox MMO out for yourself soon by signing up for the upcoming closed beta. [Source: Sandbox Interactive press release]
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| EverQuest video gives you the skinny on franchise news Posted: 04 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, EverQuest, EverQuest II, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Landmark  EverQuest just released its level 95+ Tower of Rot and the living legacy raids and has more content on deck for those who own the Call of the Forsaken expansion. EverQuest 2 is giving a helping hand to players so that they can level up for the new expansion later this year. As for Landmark, the team is pretty excited about its water tech, caves, Player Studio, and Landmarks of Landmark contest. Unfortunately, EverQuest Next did not make the cut and was voted off the island. You can watch the video after the jump. Continue reading EverQuest video gives you the skinny on franchise news
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| Leaderboard: What MMO is currently atop your most wanted list? Posted: 04 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: MMO Industry, New Titles, Opinion, Leaderboard  What say you, Massively readers? What game is now at the top of your most wanted list?  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 MMO is currently atop your most wanted list?
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| Marvel Heroes celebrates its first anniversary Posted: 04 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, Events (In-Game), Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes, Anniversaries  Gazillion is handing out an anniversary gift per day per account for players level 30 or higher who log in and talk to a special NPC. In addition, the team has toggled the server to boost XP, RIF, SIF, and cosmic chest rewards by 50%. Marvel Heroes has big plans coming up later this month, including achievements, login rewards, the Silver Surfer, and a special surprise.
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| Pantheon returns to 'full development mode' Posted: 04 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Crowdfunding, Subscription, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen  "We are back in full development mode," McQuaid announced. He went on to say that the team is working on client/server network code, laying out the zones, and preparing to create characters to explore them. McQuaid promised weekly updates going forward and said that the studio is building up the team quickly. "We have more talented people willing to help out and dedicate themselves to the project than I would have ever imagined," he said. "We continue to be a bit overwhelmed, but this is a good problem to have." One position that he's looking for is a CEO for the studio to allow him to focus on the creative side of things.
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| Choose my Adventure: Dipping my toes into WildStar Posted: 04 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, New Titles, Opinion, Hands-On, Choose My Adventure, WildStar, Subscription  This last weekend saw the headstart, so I was able to jump in a little early and play around with some alts before making the character you've chosen for me. Speaking of which, let's get right to the introductions, shall we? Continue reading Choose my Adventure: Dipping my toes into WildStar
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