MMO Updates

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• The Stream Team: Starting out as Psylocke in Marvel Heroes
• WRUP: The one where we pick on MOBAs
• The Daily Grind: Do you report other players?
• Betawatch: May 17 - 23, 2014
• World of Warcraft bikes take shape in episode 6 of Azeroth Choppers
• Elite: Dangerous posts newsletter, teases alpha 4 images
• Blizzard: Sexy Heroes of the Storm characters 'not sending a message'
• Disney shutters Star Wars Attack Squadrons
• Captain's Log: A look at Star Trek Online's Season 9 to date
• Amazon sale discounts Defiance, FFXI, FFXIV, and Warframe
• Sentinel siege going on right now in Marvel Heroes

The Stream Team: Starting out as Psylocke in Marvel Heroes Posted: 24 May 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, Video, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes, Livestream, The Stream Team When it comes to Marvel Heroes, gamers definitely have a variety of superheroes to play. And just yesterday a telekinetic ninja joined the roster. That's right, Psylocke is now available! Although still a big fan of Storm, Massively's MJ is going to be giving Psylocke's powers a spin (and most likely destroying as many things as possible!). Come check out this newest hero and get a little gift as well. Join us live at 12:00 p.m. and take advantage of a special code that is available to all Massively viewers. Game: Marvel Heroes Host: MJ Guthrie Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2014 Time: 12:00 p.m. EDT Enjoy our Stream Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Starting out as Psylocke in Marvel Heroes The Stream Team: Starting out as Psylocke in Marvel Heroes originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 24 May 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

WRUP: The one where we pick on MOBAs Posted: 24 May 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Massively Meta, Miscellaneous Welcome back to Massively's What Are You Playing, the game where we tell you what we're playing this weekend and you brilliantly propose a MOBA in which players slip into the shoes of classical composers and kick the crap out of each other (seriously, we'd play that). Continue reading WRUP: The one where we pick on MOBAs WRUP: The one where we pick on MOBAs originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 24 May 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Image credit

The Daily Grind: Do you report other players? Posted: 24 May 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous I have a few social rules that I follow when I'm in any MMO. I am courteous to other players and helpful when I can be. I stay the heck out of political, religious, or World of Warcraft-themed "debates" in general chat. I resist correcting others' grammar or mocking them for a poorly chosen name. And if someone is being verbally abusive to anyone, I report them. Maybe that makes me a narc, a thin-skinned snitch who's just waiting to tattle on anyone with a potty mouth. Actually, I don't care if you swear, but there are certain words and phrases meant to put others down that cross a line with me. Communities should be better than that, and that's why I have no problem hitting the report button now and then. Do you report other players for things apart from gold selling site spam? If so, what's your threshold? 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! The Daily Grind: Do you report other players? originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 24 May 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Betawatch: May 17 - 23, 2014 Posted: 23 May 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Massively Meta, Betawatch, Miscellaneous Bungie announced this week that its console MMOFPS Destiny is open for pre-order and pre-loading on the PS3 and PS4. Pre-order players will earn beta access come July. What else is new in the world of MMO beta testing? WildStar is keeping its open beta live intermittently until the headstart begins. Legend of Silkroad entered open beta this week. Star Citizen's single-player Arena Commander module is officially launching May 29th. MapleStory 2's Korean closed beta is expected to begin later this year. Newly announced MOBA Arena of Fate plans an early access period for PC players this summer. Journey on for the complete Betawatch roundup! Continue reading Betawatch: May 17 - 23, 2014 Betawatch: May 17 - 23, 2014 originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 May 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

World of Warcraft bikes take shape in episode 6 of Azeroth Choppers Posted: 23 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, Video, Culture, News Items, Subscription Despite delays and distractions, Team Alliance and Team Horde are nearing the finish line with their World of Warcraft-themed bikes in the latest episode of Azeroth Choppers. Episode 6 doesn't show us the finished bikes just yet, but you can get a sense of what both vehicles will look like as the teams start putting the finishing touches on their bikes. The episode also looks behind the scenes at Blizzard, showing the process for converting these machines into in-game items. Of course, the premise for the show has involved a contest from the start, not just for the teams but for the players. Voting for which bike design should appear in the game will start on May 29th, and fans are advised to start voting early -- the close of the polls is on June 2nd, just enough time to film the conclusion. You can watch the full episode just past the break. Continue reading World of Warcraft bikes take shape in episode 6 of Azeroth Choppers World of Warcraft bikes take shape in episode 6 of Azeroth Choppers originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 May 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Episode 6 Live!

Elite: Dangerous posts newsletter, teases alpha 4 images Posted: 23 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Business Models, Previews, News Items, Elite: Dangerous Hot on the heels of the progress video released yesterday, Elite: Dangerous has today posted its 24th newsletter, this one with a slew of new screenshots from alpha 4, including a shot of the open cockpit of the Lakon Type 9 and the multi-seat bridge of the Anaconda. The newsletter also reminds backers that premium beta begins on May 30th. Commander-level players should note that ships, credits, and other forms of progress will be wiped for this round of beta in order to "[level] the playing field as [the game] welcome[s] lots of new people." Enjoy the new images! [With thanks to Cotic for the tip!] Elite: Dangerous posts newsletter, teases alpha 4 images originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 May 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Elite newsletter

Blizzard: Sexy Heroes of the Storm characters 'not sending a message' Posted: 23 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play, MOBA Blizzard is about fun and fantasy, not about preaching diversity, the studio said. Polygon pulled quotes from Heroes of the Storm Game Director Dustin Browder in which he defended the sexualization of the MOBA's female characters by claiming that, "We're not sending a message. Nobody should look to our game for that." He also claimed that he didn't "get the applications" of specifically hiring female developers for the title. Browder later apologized for those remarks. But this month, Blizzard Executive Producer Rob Pardo acknowledged that the studio still struggles in its portrayal of women, explaining that "most of [Blizzard's] developers are guys who grew up reading comics books." "We're not trying to bring in serious stuff, or socially relevant stuff, or actively trying to preach for diversity, or do things like that," Pardo said. Blizzard: Sexy Heroes of the Storm characters 'not sending a message' originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 May 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Polygon

Disney shutters Star Wars Attack Squadrons Posted: 23 May 2014 01:30 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Business Models, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Miscellaneous, MOBA, Sunsets Disney has just announced that Star Wars Attack Squadrons will cease operations in the wake of its closed beta test. A message on the official site reads, "We want to thank all of the fans who participated in the closed beta of Star Wars: Attack Squadrons. After much consideration, we have decided to cease development so that we can focus on other Star Wars game experiences. We truly appreciate the time you spent engaging in the beta." The company first revealed the game in December 2013 as a Star Wars dogfighting space combat title set in pseudo-MMO-like 16-player environments. Disney shutters Star Wars Attack Squadrons originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 May 2014 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Official site

Captain's Log: A look at Star Trek Online's Season 9 to date Posted: 23 May 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, Lore, Patches, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Captain's Log, Subscription It's strange to be stepping on to an unfamiliar bridge, isn't it? To be in charge when previously you were just an observer, especially when the crew hasn't necessarily changed at all. But you didn't come here to read my metatextual woolgathering; you came here because you want to read about Season 9 of Star Trek Online. Yes, it's been out for about a month now, but that's enough time to get a fairly good sense of it, isn't it? Season 9 is an odd beast, in some ways; elements of it suffered for its long development, but it moves the game as a whole forward and introduces some interesting shifts all around. Its biggest weakness is in how much of it is based not around content so much as improvements of existing content and systems. But let's not focus on that; let's start at the huge upheaval that came with the featured episode and the overhauls it brought. Continue reading Captain's Log: A look at Star Trek Online's Season 9 to date Captain's Log: A look at Star Trek Online's Season 9 to date originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 May 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Amazon sale discounts Defiance, FFXI, FFXIV, and Warframe Posted: 23 May 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Final Fantasy XI, MMOFPS, Final Fantasy XIV, Promotions, Defiance, Buy-to-Play Right now through May 31st, Amazon is throwing a truly massive Digital Game Mayhem sale. For MMO gamers, this means that you can get many titles, upgrades, and point codes for a good discount. Here are a few of the offerings: Defiance 7th Legion [Online Game Code] - $4.99 (50% off) Defiance Arkbreaker [Online Game Code] - $4.99 (50% off) Defiance 4-Pack [Online Game Code] - $14.99 (50% off) Defiance Castithan Charge Pack [Online Game Code] - $4.99 (50% off) Defiance Digital Deluxe Edition [Online Game Code] - $14.99 (50% off) Defiance Digital Deluxe Upgrade [Online Game Code] - $9.99 (50% off) Defiance Gunslinger [Online Game Code] - $4.99 (50% off) Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin [Game Download] - $6.99 (65% off) Final Fantasy XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition [Online Game Code] - $11.99 (60% off) Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn [Game Download] - $14.99 (40% off) Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector's Edition [Game Download] - $22.99 (49% off) Warframe Fracture Pack - $29.99 (40% off) Warframe Shatter Pack - $59.99 (40% off) Warframe Splinter Pack - $11.99 (40% off) Amazon sale discounts Defiance, FFXI, FFXIV, and Warframe originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 May 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Digital Game Mayhem Via: MMO Fallout

Sentinel siege going on right now in Marvel Heroes Posted: 23 May 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes Siege of the Sentinels is happening now in Marvel Heroes! The towering baddies are spawning randomly throughout Gazillion's action RPG, and they'll be doing so through next week's patch. After you take a few down, you can bring looted Sentinel Parts to Hank Pym and you'll eventually be able to craft a couple of new items, according to Gazillion's announcement blurb. The devs have also buffed up X-Mansion loot and released Psylocke as a playable hero available in the game's cash shop. If you don't want to pony up for Psylocke or grind shards to unlock her, you can watch Massively's MJ stream her live on May 24th at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Sentinel siege going on right now in Marvel Heroes originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 May 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Announcement

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MMORPG News

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• Landmark: Caves, Dwarves, and Dark Elf Shenanigans
• Dragon Pals: Update: New Dungeons and PvP
• General: Ascend: Hand of Kul Now Available for PC on Steam
• WildStar: Countdown to Launch With Jeremy Gaffney
• General: Knights Fable Open Beta Begins May 29th
• Dungeons & Dragons Online: Update 22: Pirates of the Thunder Sea
• General: Can We Make Quests Matter Again?
• MapleStory: First Game Play Video from MapleStory 2
• Marvel Heroes: Psylocke Joins the Fray
• Elite: Dangerous: Progress Diary #12 Published
• General: Scare to Care Campaign to Benefit Camp for Kids with Cancer
• Origins Of Malu: The Final Push to Cross the Finish Line
• General: The Week in RPG – May 23rd, 2014

Landmark: Caves, Dwarves, and Dark Elf Shenanigans Posted: 23 May 2014 02:45 PM PDT Today's Landmark column delves primarily into two big things related to future development for Landmark with repercussions for Everquest Next's future. Aside from cave formations, we'll be discussing a poll they put up to see what race should next get a head start in being developed: Dwarves, or Dark Elves.

Dragon Pals: Update: New Dungeons and PvP Posted: 23 May 2014 12:48 PM PDT Thanks to a recent update, high ranking players can now enjoy new high-level dungeons, new shop capabilities and a new cross-server system.

General: Ascend: Hand of Kul Now Available for PC on Steam Posted: 23 May 2014 01:58 PM PDT Third-person free-to-play action-RPG Ascend: Hand of Kul lets players become a powerful Caos warrior in the fight against the spawn of the Titan. Compared to the Xbox 360 version, this new PC version is said to contain better visuals, combat enhancements and an overall more fluid experience.

WildStar: Countdown to Launch With Jeremy Gaffney Posted: 21 May 2014 07:16 PM PDT It's a beautiful Thursday on San Francisco's legendary Embarcadero. The sun's shining, the breeze is blowing in off the Bay, and how are Carbine's President Jeremy Gaffney and I spending this glorious afternoon? Inside of course, talking about games. Well, one game--Wildstar.

General: Knights Fable Open Beta Begins May 29th Posted: 23 May 2014 12:19 PM PDT This week GTArcade announced Knights Fable is coming along nicely and is ready for open beta. The game promises everything MMO players have come to expect: an expansive loot system, gems, heroes, trainable beasts and a PvP arena.

Dungeons & Dragons Online: Update 22: Pirates of the Thunder Sea Posted: 23 May 2014 12:38 PM PDT Turbine is more than excited about the upcoming overhaul of Dungeons and Dragons Online's Three-Barrel Cove Adventure pack. The update will include a new Swashbuckler skill tree, four quests tuned to Epic difficult, and numerous Airship changes, among other things.

General: Can We Make Quests Matter Again? Posted: 21 May 2014 05:01 PM PDT We would all love to see MMOs take new risks and new directions. While the standard formula is good, and games like WildStar are set to deliver top notch experiences based on the theme park model, most of us are jaded enough to want something different.

MapleStory: First Game Play Video from MapleStory 2 Posted: 23 May 2014 12:41 PM PDT Nexon has released the first video that show off the game play in MapleStory 2. The game has been in development since 2010 and in the video, fans can get a look at the new 3D graphics in areas such as combat, skills, new environments and boss fights. See what you think and let us know in the comments.

Marvel Heroes: Psylocke Joins the Fray Posted: 23 May 2014 12:29 PM PDT Marvel Heroes have a new character to play with the arrival of Psylocke. Psylocke brings telepathic energies into the game as a psychic ninja. You can grab her in the Marvel Heroes store and get started today!

Elite: Dangerous: Progress Diary #12 Published Posted: 23 May 2014 12:25 PM PDT The Elite: Dangerous team has posted the latest in a series of video developer diaries. Called "Progress Diary #12", the new vlog contains a discussion of the fourth and final alpha stage. Check it out and let us know what you think!

General: Scare to Care Campaign to Benefit Camp for Kids with Cancer Posted: 23 May 2014 11:45 AM PDT Runic Games, Cryptic Studios, Grinding Gear Games, Zombie Studios and Gazillion Entertainment will kick off a new campaign later today that will benefit Camp Kesem, a camp for children of cancer victims. Called "Scare to Care", the campaign will be active in several MMOs including Neverwinter, Marvel HeroesTorchlight II, Path of Exile and more.

Origins Of Malu: The Final Push to Cross the Finish Line Posted: 22 May 2014 01:13 PM PDT Origins of Malu is a project that has been in the works for several years now and is close to getting out the door. To get there, a new KickStarter campaign has launched to hire the needed personnel to cross the finish line. We chatted with Michael Dunham, CEO of Burning Dog Media to find out more about the program.

General: The Week in RPG – May 23rd, 2014 Posted: 21 May 2014 05:11 PM PDT Each week, the RPG Files makes its mission to keep you updated on all the happenings in the world of roleplaying games. Whether it's the open world reaches of Dragon Age: Inquisition or the down-the-sights action of Destiny, if there's news, we've got you covered. With our own commentary, of course. This week we're talking Wasteland 2, Transistor, Child of Light, Gauntlet, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and so much more. Join us as we explore the Week in Review.

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