MMO Updates |
- Camelot Unchained's UI powered by Chromium, community
- Das Tal alpha starts July 20
- Camelot Unchained will feature a customizable 'component combat' system
- SWTOR's legacy storage detailed
- World of Speed zips through Moscow in a new trailer
- The Daily Grind: Do you want adjustable difficulty levels in MMOs?
- Star Conflict adds Invasion and Observer modes
- Jukebox Heroes: Guild Wars Eye of the North's soundtrack
- Motiga's new multiplayer game, Gigantic, is a MOBA
- Massively Speaking Episode 305: Bubbles bursting
- Firefall reintroduces its open-world PvP
- Poke around inside Destiny's special editions
- Yoshida: Let's analyze why Final Fantasy XIV's 2010 version failed
- Neverwinter shows off the Scourge Warlock for Tyranny of Dragons
- Prepare for EVE Online's Crius with new dev video
- Camelot Unchained isn't 'recreating WoW' with its magic system
- TUG alpha patch allows you to hunt dumb goats
- Trion delays Defiance F2P console launch
| Camelot Unchained's UI powered by Chromium, community Posted: 16 Jul 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Camelot Unchained, Subscription  The UI is powered by Chromium, and City State has already made the code available on GitHub and is inviting the community to contribute to it (pending developer approval, of course).
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| Posted: 16 Jul 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items  You can still apply for an alpha slot, and you can also read the full press drop after the break. [Source: Fairytale Distillery press release] Continue reading Das Tal alpha starts July 20
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| Camelot Unchained will feature a customizable 'component combat' system Posted: 16 Jul 2014 08:30 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Historical, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, News Items, PvE, Camelot Unchained, MMORPG  Massively: Can you explain why the component combat system and player design of combat abilities doesn't render the concept of classes moot? CSE's Mark Jacobs: Absolutely! Think of the combat system in the same way you would magic. As a member of a certain Realm, you might not have access to particular components, whether for magic or melee combat. Further, your class might have further restrictions in terms of combinations of components. For example, the HelBound will be able to use some healing components that pure fighter classes can't, but they won't have access to the vast majority of magical components. Continue reading Camelot Unchained will feature a customizable 'component combat' system
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| SWTOR's legacy storage detailed Posted: 16 Jul 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Crafting  The storage default is one 80-slot bay, with additional unlocks available for purchase with in-game credits or cash shop currency.
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| World of Speed zips through Moscow in a new trailer Posted: 16 Jul 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Real-Life, Trailers, Video, Previews, News Items, Miscellaneous  World of Speed today unveils its latest trailer, this one featuring what the devs are calling a "Dream Drive" through Moscow. The game is currently accepting applications for its upcoming closed beta test; you can sign up on the official site. Enjoy the video below! [Source: Slightly Mad Studios press release] Continue reading World of Speed zips through Moscow in a new trailer
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| The Daily Grind: Do you want adjustable difficulty levels in MMOs? Posted: 16 Jul 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous  That doesn't mean difficulty levels are absent from the online gaming space. Dungeons and Dragons Online, for example, has expanded its difficulty options for instances that allow players to set it at anything from solo all the way up to tough-as-nails elite. RIFT also implemented chronicles to allow raid-shy players a way to see these fantastic setpieces and get the story without having to join that niche community. Do you want to see more adjustable difficulty levels in MMOs? What would that look like?  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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| Star Conflict adds Invasion and Observer modes Posted: 15 Jul 2014 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Patches, PvP, PvE, Dev Diaries  The space-based MMO's Invasion mode is described as a PvE and PvP game feature that allows players to join up against alien invaders. This includes quests, resource gathering, and crafting to work toward certain goals. Be sure to check out the video embedded after the cut below as well as the official patch notes for more information. [Thanks to Simon for the tip!] Continue reading Star Conflict adds Invasion and Observer modes
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| Jukebox Heroes: Guild Wars Eye of the North's soundtrack Posted: 15 Jul 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Guild Wars, Opinion, Jukebox Heroes, Music, Buy-to-Play  You can't deny that this is Guild Wars to its very core, as composer Jeremy Soule only adds on to the franchise's legacy rather than supplants it with a different direction. Even so, it represents a mastery that wasn't quite there in past albums. If I listened to this soundtrack without knowing its source, I would have pegged it as a major motion picture release rather than a video game with angry bears. It was definitely a difficult score to pick a mere six examples from; I'd recommend that soundtrack enthusiasts listen through its entirety. For a Guild Wars 2 player, it's really interesting to go back and hear the early versions of tracks that Soule would later reprise for the sequel. Continue reading Jukebox Heroes: Guild Wars Eye of the North's soundtrack
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| Motiga's new multiplayer game, Gigantic, is a MOBA Posted: 15 Jul 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA  Players can get a sense of the game's style just past the break in the game's first announcement trailer and sign up for alpha testing on the official site. The game will be at PAX Prime, as well, which should be something for fans to keep a close watch on. It might just be big, you know. Continue reading Motiga's new multiplayer game, Gigantic, is a MOBA
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| Massively Speaking Episode 305: Bubbles bursting Posted: 15 Jul 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Podcasts, MMO Industry, News Items, Massively Meta, Massively Speaking, Miscellaneous  Get all of our opinions and analysis on the most important stories of the past week right here on Massively Speaking, the industry's leading MMO podcast. And if you have a comment, question, or topic for the podcasters, send an email to podcast@massively.com. We may just read your email on the air! Get the podcast: [RSS] Add Massively Speaking to your RSS aggregator. [MP3] Download the MP3 directly. [iTunes] Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. [Stitcher] Follow the podcast on Stitcher Radio. Listen here on the page: Read below the cut for the full show notes. Continue reading Massively Speaking Episode 305: Bubbles bursting
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| Firefall reintroduces its open-world PvP Posted: 15 Jul 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Video, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, Endgame, News Items, MMOFPS, Firefall  Formal PvP takes place in a separate zone called Broken Peninsula, where players are divided into corporate teams to beat the crap out of each other over resources, territorial bases, and a series of outposts and watchtowers that grant their holders special bonuses. NPCs called the Chosen do their best to interfere with players along the way. How soon can a newcomer participate? "Firefall's open world PvP is primarily intended to be end-game content," says the studio, but skilled lowbies can "make an impact" at their own peril. Check out the video after the cut. [Source: Red 5 press release] Continue reading Firefall reintroduces its open-world PvP
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| Poke around inside Destiny's special editions Posted: 15 Jul 2014 02:30 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, MMOFPS, Destiny  The Ghost Edition is the most expensive at $149.99 but offers plenty of feelies for your money, including a Ghost replica with sounds and lights, an exclusive ship skin, an exclusive emblem, and postcards (hey, some of us are postcard junkies, OK?). The Limited Edition ($99.99) includes most of the same items save the Ghost replica. The Digital Guardian Edition ($89.99) lacks the physical goods of the other two but does include the game, early access, the ship skin, and the in-game emblem. All three special editions are packaged with the expansion pass that unlocks the first two DLC packs when they are released.
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| Yoshida: Let's analyze why Final Fantasy XIV's 2010 version failed Posted: 15 Jul 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, Final Fantasy XIV  As FFXIV fans might remember, the initial launch of the game in 2010 was plagued with problems, but a relaunch in 2013 proved successful. How did the team at Square Enix win back fans? How had the MMO landscape changed in those three years? The complete one-hour presentation video is available in both English and Japanese versions through the GDC Vault, or you can watch a translated version at Gamasutra.
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| Neverwinter shows off the Scourge Warlock for Tyranny of Dragons Posted: 15 Jul 2014 01:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Expansions, Patches, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, Neverwinter  Scourge Warlocks are casters who can summon a Soul Puppet from the beyond, using their magical prowess to leech health and empower allies while leaving enemies as shambling shells. They also have access to a new paragon path, Hellbringer, which... well, it doesn't summon bunnies and stomach rubs. Take a look at the official development blog for a clearer picture of what these casters are capable of, and watch the trailer to see the class in action before Tyranny of Dragons goes live on August 14th. [Source: Cryptic Studios press release] Continue reading Neverwinter shows off the Scourge Warlock for Tyranny of Dragons
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| Prepare for EVE Online's Crius with new dev video Posted: 15 Jul 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Expansions, MMO Industry, Sandbox  CCP Nullarbor and CCP Tuxford describe the changes that will open up manufacturing to be performed wherever and whenever you like. "What we're leaving behind is what is really the core of industry," CCP Nullarbor says in the video. "Which [are] very interesting problems to solve, such as 'What should I be building?' and 'Where should I build it?'" Be sure to read our previous articles and guides on Crius for more info, and check out the dev video included after the cut. [Source: CCP press release] Continue reading Prepare for EVE Online's Crius with new dev video
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| Camelot Unchained isn't 'recreating WoW' with its magic system Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Historical, Business Models, Classes, Culture, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Previews, PvP, News Items, PvE, Crowdfunding, Camelot Unchained, MMORPG  Massively: When developers use the word "spellbook," visions of meditating into an EverQuest-style spellbook and repeatedly switching commonly used spells come to mind. Far from creating welcome immersion, that spellbook created headaches for casters [enough that SOE changed it]. But CU's spellbook seems more like a cross between an achievement panel and a spell design tool. How else will CU's spellbook improve on the concept? CSE's Mark Jacobs: First, I think the characterization of the EQ spellbook as a headache for casters is a very personal one. Let's keep in mind that EQ was the most successful MMORPG prior to the coming of WoW [We presume he means in the West -ed], so not everybody could have hated it. In our game, being a caster will come with some disadvantages, and having to deal with a spellbook is one of them. However, it will also come with advantages. Like so many other things in Camelot Unchained, we're not afraid to say players won't love everything. Indeed, as I've said all along, I know that certain things we are going to do will piss off some people. Continue reading Camelot Unchained isn't 'recreating WoW' with its magic system
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| TUG alpha patch allows you to hunt dumb goats Posted: 15 Jul 2014 11:30 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Sandbox  In a new video, TUG shows off several of the sandbox elements that went into today's patch. Players can create and cultivate farms, or alternatively go hunting for the aforementioned "dumb goats." There is also a physics system in place for projectiles, new craftables, and the ability to have a good old-fashioned cook-out. We're not kidding around, this is one goat-tastic video. Check it out after the break! Continue reading TUG alpha patch allows you to hunt dumb goats
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| Trion delays Defiance F2P console launch Posted: 15 Jul 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Consoles, Defiance  "As you've seen or possibly experienced this week, we've been having stability issues with our console platforms," the firm explains on its website. "The team is working on a number of game additions as part of its crossover with Season 2 of the Defiance TV show and the latest build has negatively impacted game stability. Our programmers are working on addressing these issues." Trion doesn't provide an ETA, but it says that "this is a priority fix for us, as we are eager to welcome fans on all platforms." [Thanks Sorenthaz!]
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