General Gaming Article

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• PAX East 2014: EVGA Showcases Torq X10 [Video]
• MSI Z97 XPower AC Motherboard Comes with Delid Die Guard for Naked Haswell Chips
• Sony Recalls Vaio Fit 11A Laptop Due to Potential Burn Hazard
• All U.S. Mortals Can Buy Google Glass on April 15
• Acer Makes Upgrading Sub-$800 Veriton Z2660G All-in-One PC an Easy Affair
• Newegg Daily Deals: Seagate Expansion 4TB External HDD, Acer 24-inch LED Monitor, and More!

PAX East 2014: EVGA Showcases Torq X10 [Video] Posted: 11 Apr 2014 07:53 PM PDT Gaming mouse features a magnetic top Hardware manufacturer EVGA is showcasing the Torq X10 gaming mouse at PAX East. Maximum PC's Jimmy Thang was able to see the mouse, which sports a carbon fiber surface, up close. The Torq X10 has a high quality laser sensor that can provide up to 8200 DPI with 1000Hz polling rate. It also features nine programmable buttons, customizable RGB LED, a 6ft USB cable with silver coated wires, adjustable weight system, ambidextrous grip, and built-in 512KB memory for storing profiles.  Jimmy was shown how easy it was to adjust the weights, which involves simply removing the top of the mouse and taking out the weights. The Torq X10's top is magnetic, making it very easy for a consumer to take it off as the rep shows in the video.  The Torq X10 is expected to ship sometime in May although no price was provided. A standard version of the mouse will be made available but no details were provided during the interview.  However, EVGA isn't stopping here when it comes to hardware. The rep told Jimmy that the company plans to spread out even further into the hardware market and is currently working on a keyboard.  Follow Sean on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

MSI Z97 XPower AC Motherboard Comes with Delid Die Guard for Naked Haswell Chips Posted: 11 Apr 2014 09:40 AM PDT This board is prepped and primed to break world records MSI is throwing extreme overclockers a mighty big bone in the form of a motherboard. The company's upcoming Z97 XPower AC mobo will feature a "Delid Die Guard" that's measured to specification and designed to protect the CPU core on processors that no longer have an integrated heat spreader (IHS). In case you're unfamiliar, the IHS is that giant metal slab that covers the top of your processor. It's there to pull heat off of the CPU core, which is then transferred to a heatsink with a bit of thermal goo in between to fill in the microscopic nooks and crannies. Removing the IHS is tricky business and certainly not for the faint of heart. Extreme overclockers are typically about the only ones who ever attempt the procedure, as it gives them direct access to the CPU core for exotic cooling solutions. This in turn allows them to chase world records. MSI teased the feature on its Facebook page for MSI Europe. If you scroll through the mobo maker's Facebook feed, you'll run into several other related posts regarding its upcoming board. It and other boards like it will feature V-Check Point 2 with two additional ground connectors so that you can use up to three multimeters at the same time. Next generation boards from MSI will also have an OC engine to boost the baseclock of upcoming Haswell chips by 30 percent. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Sony Recalls Vaio Fit 11A Laptop Due to Potential Burn Hazard Posted: 11 Apr 2014 09:11 AM PDT Sony isn't taking any chances with potentially defective battery packs found in Vaio Fit 11A laptops Sony is warning owners of Vaio Fit 11A laptops that the non-removable battery packs provided by a third party supplier could potentially present a burn hazard. In certain model Vaio Fit 11A notebooks released in February 2014, the built-in battery could malfunction and overheat, resulting in partial burns to the chassis and the PC. Since it's a non-removable battery, your only option is to stop using the PC and disconnect it from the AC adapter. A news alert on Sony's U.K. portal identifies a dozen serial numbers of affected models in Europe, however this doesn't appear to limited to just one region. On a separate website, Sony today said it's stil identifying affected PCs by serial numbers and developing a program to repair or replace potentially defective units. "We expect to post a program announcement with details within two weeks," Sony said. "In the meantime, as safety is our primary concern, we ask again that you please refrain from using the below-listed model until you further hear from us in the program announcement." The model number Sony references in its statement is SVF11N13CXS. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Sony said it received three reports of batteries overheating and causing partial burns to Vaio PCs. The first happened in Japan on March 19, followed by another incident in Hong Kong on March 30 and in China on April 8. The recall comes just two months after Sony agreed to sell its Vaio PC business to Japan Industrial Partners. Sony decided to sell its Vaio division so that it could focus on mobile devices. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

All U.S. Mortals Can Buy Google Glass on April 15 Posted: 11 Apr 2014 08:35 AM PDT Your chance to become a Glass Explorer Intrigued by Google's Glass Explorer program? If so, you'll soon have your chance at owning a pair of Google's wearable device next week. Google is giving anyone and everyone living in the U.S. (and at least 18 years old) a limited time opportunity to join the Explorer Program on a first come, first served basis starting at 9 a.m. ET on April 15. It will be the first time Google has opened up the program to the general public. "To discover new places, sometimes we need to leave the map behind. And that's what Glass Explorers do. They are the first to make, to tinker, to create, to shape, and to share through Glass. We're expanding little by little, and experimenting with different ways of bringing new Explorers into the program," Google says. If you don't feel like tying a string to your finger, you can sign up for a reminder on Google's website. Bear in mind that Glass runs $1,500 and that supplies are limited. Despite the high cost, they're likely to sell out, given the amount of interest there is in Google's wearable device. This not to be confused with an actual consumer release. Google's just trying to expand the number of Explorers, which is a nice way of saying early adopters. An official launch to the general public is still expected for later this year. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Acer Makes Upgrading Sub-$800 Veriton Z2660G All-in-One PC an Easy Affair Posted: 11 Apr 2014 07:47 AM PDT An all-in-one with a screw-less chassis and modular components In the old days, you weren't getting inside an all-in-one system without a hammer, stick of dynamite, and the full blessing of the AIO gods. Ah, but times have changed, and upgradeable AIO systems are now much more common. Acer's new Veriton Z2660G AIO falls into the upgradeable category by sporting a screw-less chassis that's easy to pop off and modular components inside. The Z2660G features a 19.5-inch LED-backlit touchscreen LCD with a 1600x900 resolution. It also has a 4th Generation Intel Core i3 4130T processor (3MB cache, 2.9GHz), up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory, 500GB hard drive (7200 RPM), two USB 2.0 ports, VGA and DisplayPort output, 2MP Full HD webcam, and VESA wall mount support. "Sleek, ergonomic and aesthetically appealing, our new Veriton AiO desktops offer a host of benefits and are ideal for high visibility areas," said Frank Chang, Acer America director, stationary product management. "The 10-point touch panel combined with an adjustable frame and webcam further collaboration and comfort. Plus, the screw-less chassis, modular components and time-saving remote management features make this platform easy to upgrade and maintain." The Acer Veriton Z2660G AIO Series is available now starting at $779. Follow Paul on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook

Newegg Daily Deals: Seagate Expansion 4TB External HDD, Acer 24-inch LED Monitor, and More! Posted: 11 Apr 2014 06:51 AM PDT Top Deal: Roughly 400 million years ago, we used to have these things called photo albums. They looked like oversized books, but instead of pages of text, we'd store physical photos inside. We've heard rumors that some of today's older generation still use these archaic means of storing pictures, though by and large, the modern day of doing things is to snap a ton of digital pictures, transfer them to your hard drive, and promise yourself you'll edit them someday. That day never comes, of course, and eventually you run out of space. What then? That's where today's top deal can come in handy -- it's for a Seagate Expansion 4TB 3.5-inch Desktop External Hard Drive for $130 with free shipping (normally $150 - use coupon code: [EMCPFPB54]). This drive offers fast tranfers via USB 3.0 and drag and drop operation. Other Deals: Acer G246HLAbd Black 24-inch 5ms Widescreen LED Monitor for $130 with free shipping (normally $140 - use coupon code: [EMCPFPB23]) Asus M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 + SB950 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS for $80 with free shipping (normally $90 - use coupon code: [EMCPFPB45]) G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory for $72 with free shipping (normally $79 - use coupon code: [EMCPFPB46]) MSI GTX 780Ti Gaming GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card for $640 with free shipping (normally $670; additional $30 Mail-in rebate)

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MMO Updates

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• Marvel Heroes now featuring Team-Ups
• Working As Intended: There's nothing wrong with soloing in MMORPGs
• You can milk cows in Black Desert
• PAX East '14: Star Citizen and the DFM are 'more than just PvP'
• Smed confirms one Player Studio user earned $100,000
• The Daily Grind: What's your favorite MMO-related song?
• Perpetuum announces April 23rd Steam launch
• The Think Tank: Putting The Elder Scrolls Online's launch in context
• The Crew's five swappable classes, er, specs
• Let's all gape at Azeroth Choppers, a WoW motorcycle-themed reality show
• ArcheAge Korea adding XP for player kills, lots of other stuff
• Star Trek Online Season 9 is coming on April 22nd
• Elder Scrolls Online recommends third-party auction forum for trading
• Landmark replaces its trading post with the showcase
• The Stream Team: Strolling through Stros M'Kai in Elder Scrolls Online
• Venus Rising's internal alpha has started
• Age of Wushu's latest class sect features 'fatal musicians'

Marvel Heroes now featuring Team-Ups Posted: 11 Apr 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes Gazillion has unveiled a new Team-Ups feature for Marvel Heroes. You can now recruit a few of your favorite heroes to battle by your side, according to the game's latest website update. Current Team-Up possibilities include Spider-man, Falcon, Firestar, and Magik. More heroes will be added "in the weeks, months, and years ahead," Gazillion says. Team-Up heroes have "their own unique set of skills and abilities," as well as a few other specifics that you can learn about by reading the FAQ. [Thanks Sounder!] Marvel Heroes now featuring Team-Ups originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Announcement

Working As Intended: There's nothing wrong with soloing in MMORPGs Posted: 11 Apr 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Business Models, Economy, Game Mechanics, Guilds, MMO Industry, Opinion, Miscellaneous, Dungeons, Working As Intended A Massively community member recently wrote into the podcast to tell us that he prefers to solo, to craft for himself, to avoid group quests, and to skip guilds. Still, he told us, he loves MMOs and doesn't want to leave them to play single-player RPGs. "What the hell is wrong with me?" he asked. Nothing. Nothing at all. There's nothing wrong with soloing in MMORPGs. Continue reading Working As Intended: There's nothing wrong with soloing in MMORPGs Working As Intended: There's nothing wrong with soloing in MMORPGs originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Apr 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

You can milk cows in Black Desert Posted: 11 Apr 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, Crafting, Housing, Black Desert Ready for another achingly awesome Black Desert trailer? That's good, because Pearl Abyss has released one that features "everyday life" in its action combat fantasy sandbox MMO. Activities on display include crafting, trading, mount taming, housing, camping, and even cow-milking. There's more, too, but you should really just click past the cut and see for yourself. [Thanks everyone who tipped us!] Continue reading You can milk cows in Black Desert You can milk cows in Black Desert originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: YouTube Via: 2P

PAX East '14: Star Citizen and the DFM are 'more than just PvP' Posted: 11 Apr 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, PvE, Sandbox, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play Chris Roberts took the stage at a backer-only pre-PAX event in Boston last night to show off some of Star Citizen's alpha dogfighting footage. Despite a few technical glitches, fans were able to get an extended glimpse of the game's first playable module, which Roberts said will likely release in a month or so. The dogfighting module will be presented as part of the in-universe fiction and thus will take the form of a space sim called Arena Commander which released to gamers in the year 2944. Players will load into the DFM through their pre-existing hangar module where they'll choose between five alpha game modes: Free Flight, Battle Royale, Squadron Battle, Capture the Core, and Vanduul Swarm (basically a horde mode). Cloud Imperium is including leaderboards and plenty of stats which will show up both on Star Citizen's web-based player and organization profiles as well as in the finished game. The upcoming module will also feature co-op capabilities along with PvE AI. "At the end of the day, for me, it's not all about combat," Roberts explained, "so if [combat's] not your thing you don't have to worry about it." Click past the cut to watch the full livestream. Continue reading PAX East '14: Star Citizen and the DFM are 'more than just PvP' PAX East '14: Star Citizen and the DFM are 'more than just PvP' originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: YouTube

Smed confirms one Player Studio user earned $100,000 Posted: 11 Apr 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: EverQuest, EverQuest II, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next, PlanetSide 2, Player-Generated Content, Landmark, H1Z1 Talking to the hosts of Game Talk Live last night, Sony Online Entertainment President John Smedley confirmed that a player has reached the $100,000 milestone for income earned on SOE's Player Studio. Player Studio allows users to create unique in-game items to sell on the SOE marketplace. When items sell in the marketplace, the user earns 40% of the sale price. Right now the toolset is only available in EverQuest, EverQuest II, and PlanetSide 2, but may release in future SOE games, including EverQuest Next and Landmark. Smed confirms one Player Studio user earned $100,000 originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Gamesindustry.biz

The Daily Grind: What's your favorite MMO-related song? Posted: 11 Apr 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Culture, MMO Industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind, The Elder Scrolls Online, Music We talk MMO soundtracks in depth here at Massively, but by and large our focus is on instrumental, orchestral, or electronic scores. Recently I've been setting my MP3 player on auto-repeat for a vocal track, though. It's called Beauty of Dawn and it comes to you courtesy of The Elder Scrolls Online and fan favorite Malukah, who rose to fame a couple of years ago on the strength of her Dragonborn cover. What about you, Massively readers? What's your favorite MMO-related song (or artist)? 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! Continue reading The Daily Grind: What's your favorite MMO-related song? The Daily Grind: What's your favorite MMO-related song? originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Apr 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Perpetuum announces April 23rd Steam launch Posted: 10 Apr 2014 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Business Models, Launches, Free-to-Play, Perpetuum, Sandbox Avatar Creations' sci-fi sandbox Perpetuum might have a few years under its belt now, but that doesn't mean it's too proud to set up shop on Steam, and on April 23rd, that's exactly what it will do. In a dev blog posted today, the studio outlined what the Steam launch and gamma reset will mean for the existing playerbase: Those who already own the game are now able to link their Perpetuum and Steam accounts on our website and receive a free copy of the game on Steam. We have set up a new Account connections section under account management where you can do this. [...] Future purchases of Perpetuum on our website will not mean that you will also get a Steam key. Since Steam is not a requirement to access the game and will not give players any in-game benefits, we will still be offering Perpetuum through our own store as well. Perpetuum already dropped its subscription fee earlier this month in preparation for the relaunch. Perpetuum announces April 23rd Steam launch originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Dev blog

The Think Tank: Putting The Elder Scrolls Online's launch in context Posted: 10 Apr 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Bugs, Events (Real-World), Launches, New Titles, Opinion, The Elder Scrolls Online, The Think Tank, Subscription If you've been around the MMO industry long enough, you know that MMO launches rarely go smoothly for everyone. Some of them even crash and burn in such spectacular ways that veterans are still invoking their names a decade later. This week, I polled a few of the Massively staffers about the launch of the Elder Scrolls Online. How did it fare compared to some of the trainwrecks in MMO history? Continue reading The Think Tank: Putting The Elder Scrolls Online's launch in context The Think Tank: Putting The Elder Scrolls Online's launch in context originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Crew's five swappable classes, er, specs Posted: 10 Apr 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Classes, Free-to-Play, Consoles, Miscellaneous What you call "classes" in other MMOs, The Crew calls "specs." There are five of them and they are swappable on the fly, offering the player control over his or her racing destiny. A new official blog post today details these five specs. Street specs are versatile jack-of-all-trade cars, Dirt specs are great for off-roading, Perf specs sacrifice maneuverability for speed, Raid specs are terrific for exploring rough environments, and Circuit specs are built for top-notch technical racing. If a player has not attained a certain spec yet and a mission requires it, the game will provide a loaner for the duration of the mission. The Crew's five swappable classes, er, specs originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Vehicle specs

Let's all gape at Azeroth Choppers, a WoW motorcycle-themed reality show Posted: 10 Apr 2014 04:30 PM PDT Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Culture, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, Previews, News Items, Humor, Miscellaneous We can't decide whether this is completely awesome or bizarrely terrifying, but because there really aren't adequate words for World of Warcraft's latest marketing stunt, I'll just let Blizzard explain it: Grab a front-row seat for the ultimate road showdown! Legendary custom motorcycle designer Paul Jr. has assembled two handpicked teams of bike experts to bring to life a pair of asphalt-kicking chopper designs inspired by World of Warcraft(R)'s two warring factions. Joining each crew on their epic quest are members of the World of Warcraft development team, on board to help to infuse the essence of the Horde and the Alliance into each bike. In the end, only one chopper will reign supreme as the undisputed king of Azeroth's roads in a winner-takes-all showdown voted on by World of Warcraft players around the globe. Get to da choppa already. And by the choppa I mean the trailer -- it's after the break. Continue reading Let's all gape at Azeroth Choppers, a WoW motorcycle-themed reality show Let's all gape at Azeroth Choppers, a WoW motorcycle-themed reality show originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Azeroth Choppers Via: WoW Insider

ArcheAge Korea adding XP for player kills, lots of other stuff Posted: 10 Apr 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge, Sandbox ArcheAge may finally be getting on track in the West, but in its native Korea the fantasy sandpark title is already gearing up for its 1.2 update. Said update brings significant changes in the form of new crafting materials, new farm products, substantial XP boosts for open-world monster kills, and XP from player kills. ArcheAge Korea adding XP for player kills, lots of other stuff originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: MMO Culture

Star Trek Online Season 9 is coming on April 22nd Posted: 10 Apr 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Patches, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play Even though April 22nd has yet to happen, we have the time travel technology to see it because that tech is a dime a dozen in Star Trek. And on April 22nd, we can tell you with assurance that Season 9 will release in Star Trek Online to the wild split-finger salute of digital Trekkies everywhere. Season 9 will contain a new feature episode, a space battlezone, overhauls to the Undine content, improvements to kits, and more heads. More heads make for a better galaxy, we always say! To celebrate the imminent content update, STO is doling out bonus XP from April 14th through April 21st. Cryptic put together a trailer to help get everyone up to speed on the events leading to Season 9, which you may watch after the jump. Continue reading Star Trek Online Season 9 is coming on April 22nd Star Trek Online Season 9 is coming on April 22nd originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Season 9 announcement

Elder Scrolls Online recommends third-party auction forum for trading Posted: 10 Apr 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Economy, The Elder Scrolls Online, Subscription One of the more interesting omissions from Elder Scrolls Online's feature set is a lack of an in-game auction house, as the team preferred guild stores instead. But that hasn't stopped the fans from filling in the gap and even the developers from pointing players to the workaround. ZeniMax tweeted a recommendation today that fans check out TESO Elite's Marketplace forum as a facilitator of in-game trading: "Looking to buy, sell, and trade in-game goods and services in #ESO? Then @TesoElite's new marketplace is for you." The studio previously explained why it decided to omit an auction house from the MMO: "You don't necessarily want to do a global auction house for a game with one giant server because that generally leads to all the best gear being available at very, very cheap prices. A lot of times that can trivialize the game. You cannot have a healthy economy when there are no restrictions on getting the best stuff in the game." Elder Scrolls Online recommends third-party auction forum for trading originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Twitter

Landmark replaces its trading post with the showcase Posted: 10 Apr 2014 01:30 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Economy, Patches, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Crafting, Landmark Say goodbye to Landmark's trading post; the closed beta sandbox has replaced the old TP for a new and improved showcase. The showcase will not only sell items, but will allow players to vote in item competitions and browse through claims. SOE has even made the showcase available outside of the game for you work slackers out there. Today's Landmark update also contains an expansion of the claim system. Players now have the ability to own two root and three attached claims. While you're claiming choice spots left and right, you can check out the new pink lumicite crafting material and swappable hotbars as well. Landmark replaces its trading post with the showcase originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Update notes

The Stream Team: Strolling through Stros M'Kai in Elder Scrolls Online Posted: 10 Apr 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, New Titles, Livestream, The Elder Scrolls Online, The Stream Team After checking out The Elder Scrolls Online's newbie island for the Aldmari Dominion, Massively's MJ cant wait to take her Redguard to the Daggerfall version, Stros M'Kai. Just think of all the pots, urns, and chests she can pilfer! Of course, any new adventure is better with friends by your side (usually to egg you on into doing something really crazy, but still!), so join us live in chat or in game at 3:00 p.m. EDT to be a part of the next step in a young Redguard's life. Game: The Elder Scrolls Online Host: MJ Guthrie Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2014 Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT Enjoy our Stream Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Strolling through Stros M'Kai in Elder Scrolls Online The Stream Team: Strolling through Stros M'Kai in Elder Scrolls Online originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Venus Rising's internal alpha has started Posted: 10 Apr 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Historical, Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items Venus Rising, the MMO "where intense battle meets passionate lust," has launched its internal alpha. Foxysoft's ancient Rome-based title exceeded company forecasts for paid subscriptions over its first 10 days, and the game's initial alpha is expected to conclude either on May 15th "or at 500 total users." Foxysoft founder and CEO Alex Allen says that the firm is "relying on [its] users to really dive in and tell us what they want from the game experience for the beta release in Q4." The full press release is embedded after the break. [Source: Foxysoft press release] Continue reading Venus Rising's internal alpha has started Venus Rising's internal alpha has started originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Age of Wushu's latest class sect features 'fatal musicians' Posted: 10 Apr 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Classes, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Age of Wushu Snail Games has introduced yet another new sect slated to appear in Age of Wushu's Tempest of Strife expansion. The latest class addition is called Peach Blossom Island, and it's an archetype skilled in both ranged and melee combat. "These masters of art combine elegant music notes with lethal crowd-control moves to excel in group battles," Snail explains on its website. "For centuries, Peach Blossom Island has been an idyllic retreat for martial art experts and hermetic musicians. They are here to escape worldly concerns, and to bide their time until their services are needed once again. Trespassers come at their own peril; to arrive at Peach Blossom Island unannounced is to meet a swift death at the hands of a true master." Click past the cut to see a preview video of the class in action. Continue reading Age of Wushu's latest class sect features 'fatal musicians' Age of Wushu's latest class sect features 'fatal musicians' originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Peach Blossom Island

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MMORPG News

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• Ghost Recon: Phantoms: Now Available on PC & Steam
• Star Trek Online: Season 9: A New Accord to Launch April 22nd
• World of Tanks: 3rd Anniversary Events Detailed
• CABAL Online: Episode X: Gladiator Arrives
• General: Hands-on with Edge of Space
• Zombies Ate My Pizza: The Execution Falls a Bit Flat
• General: H1ZZZ1: Wake Me When It’s Over

Ghost Recon: Phantoms: Now Available on PC & Steam Posted: 10 Apr 2014 01:34 PM PDT Ubisoft has announced that Ghost Recon: Phantoms has officially been released for PC and is also available on the Steam gaming portal. The game has undergone significant changes including a name change based on player input.

Star Trek Online: Season 9: A New Accord to Launch April 22nd Posted: 10 Apr 2014 01:28 PM PDT Cryptic Studios has announced that Star Trek Online will be expanding with Season 9: A New Accord on April 22nd. Season 9 will include new space and ground events, a new Battlezone, significant changes to various gameplay systems, and much more. to celebrate the announcement, Cryptic has released a brand new trailer. Check it out!

World of Tanks: 3rd Anniversary Events Detailed Posted: 10 Apr 2014 01:25 PM PDT Beginning Friday, April 11th, World of Tanks players will be able to take advantage of a series of anniversary events as the game celebrates its third anniversary. Players can gain experience boosts, shop discounts, discounts on premium memberships and much more.

CABAL Online: Episode X: Gladiator Arrives Posted: 10 Apr 2014 01:21 PM PDT The largest content expansion to CABAL Online has been successfully deployed. Called Episode X: Gladiator, the new content most notably features a brand new class, the Gladiator. Gladiators are specialists in both long and close range combat. In addition to the new class, players can expect a MOBA-styled mini-game, a new dungeon and a new upgrade system.

General: Hands-on with Edge of Space Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:52 PM PDT We interview Handyman's Jake Crane about the new multiplayer mode in this sci-fi sandbox, currently available through Steam Early Access.

Zombies Ate My Pizza: The Execution Falls a Bit Flat Posted: 09 Apr 2014 02:08 PM PDT Reality Squared Games has been dipping into the well of ancient game mechanics and blending them with MMO systems to help fill out their library recently (see Blade Hunter). This time around, they've come up with Zombies Ate My Pizza. Does taking the dual joystick controls, mapping them onto a keyboard and mouse, then blending in the persistent worlds, social features, character progression, and loot from MMORPGs create the makings of a hit game? Read on to find out.

General: H1ZZZ1: Wake Me When It’s Over Posted: 08 Apr 2014 08:44 PM PDT Last year at SOE Live the team here at MMORPG.com got wind that Sony was working on another black box project that they were not willing to talk about yet in addition to EverQuest Next, and EQN: Landmark. Earlier today the internet got confirmation just what that project is. It was announced during an episode of Game Talk Live featuring SOE President John Smedley, their new MMO is H1Z1.

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