MMO Updates |
- City of Heroes bonus weekend coming July 28th
- Crash the Rusty Hearts beta with style with enhanced keys from Massively!
- Flameseeker Chronicles: Come one, come all. Except you.
- MV Guide: July 18-24, 2011
- The Daily Grind: Why do you like internet drama?
- Week in Review: Downshifting from Fan Faire
- EVE Evolved: Learning to let go
- One Shots: Farewell from Middle-earth
- Rise and Shiny recap: Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles
| City of Heroes bonus weekend coming July 28th Posted: 18 Jul 2011 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, City of Heroes, City of Villains, MMO industry, News items  In addition to the XP smorgasbord, you'll be happy to know that your characters can double their pleasure when it comes to Inf and Prestige as well, so dust off those semi-retired superheroes and get ready to gorge them on NCsoft's sweet, sweet bonus event. Catch up on all our City of Heroes coverage while you wait, and don't forget to visit the CoH website for the official announcement.
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| Crash the Rusty Hearts beta with style with enhanced keys from Massively! Posted: 18 Jul 2011 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Contests, Free-to-play, Giveaways  Players who use one of the Rusty Hearts beta keys from Massively will be entitled to a special costume on the first character created -- the Night Witch costume for Angela, the Bright Uniform for Tude, or the Dark Seal outfit for Frantz. You'll also be granted a seven-day Gold Pass and a smattering of items, which should be enough to kick-start your beta experience nicely. What's that? You already took an entry from our first giveaway? Well, not to worry -- if you grabbed a previous key to the game from us, you'll still get all of the bonuses. But if you haven't yet nabbed a spot in the beta and the latest Perfect World outing interests you, maybe now would be the time to grab a code? 
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| Flameseeker Chronicles: Come one, come all. Except you. Posted: 18 Jul 2011 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Guild Wars, Events, in-game, Flameseeker Chronicles  As with any older game community, you've got a wide variety of personalities and playstyles, and seeing how they mesh with the community at large is always interesting. It would be great if everyone moved through their social circles and the general population while never conflicting or disagreeing, but ... well, we all know how often that happens on the internet. So without further ado, follow me past the cut and let's take a look at some of the current standout groups in the Guild Wars community! Continue reading Flameseeker Chronicles: Come one, come all. Except you.
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| Posted: 18 Jul 2011 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Livestream, Miscellaneous, MV Guide  Every week, the Massively staff logs in to play various MMOs live and in person, and we'd love for you to drop by the channel and visit. We have a combination of regular weekly games and new surprises, so you'll find a variety of games to take a look at. During Livestream events, you can participate in the live chat to learn about the game, ask questions, and spend some time with Massively staff and readers. (Of course, Livestream events are subject to the whims of outside forces like server-side gremlins once in a while.) Follow along after the jump to see what's scheduled for this week! Continue reading MV Guide: July 18-24, 2011
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| The Daily Grind: Why do you like internet drama? Posted: 18 Jul 2011 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, MMO industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind  As the comment was upvoted a number of times, it's fair to surmise that many folks agreed with the sentiment. It's also no secret that large portions of the internet are built on drama, and some MMORPGs thrive on it -- we're looking at you EVE Online -- as do many smaller in- and out-of-game communities. The more interesting question, and the subject of today's Daily Grind, is why. Why does the distress of another individual (or several thousand individuals, in the case of theoretical character wipes) make for desirable entertainment? In short, why do you like internet drama?  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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| Week in Review: Downshifting from Fan Faire Posted: 17 Jul 2011 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: MMO industry, Massively meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous  Our very own Karen Bryan was on the scene at Sony Online Entertainment's annual Fan Faire, rushing around like a frenzied kobold to snatch up all of the latest news and community reactions. Whether it was talking with a bearded female Dwarf about community relations, learning about exciting new downloadable content for DC Universe Online, or digesting the OMG-awesome-crazy EverQuest II news, she had our back. And now we all owe her a Wookiee life debt. Pay up! Join us past the break for a glimpse into this week's other top MMO stories! Continue reading Week in Review: Downshifting from Fan Faire
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| EVE Evolved: Learning to let go Posted: 17 Jul 2011 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Culture, PvP, Endgame, Opinion, EVE Evolved  New players often spend their entire trial or first month of gameplay attempting to grapple with the enormity of EVE, absorbing as much information as they can in order to make informed decisions for themselves. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking months of training skills and learning the basics of the game through reading or PvE will be required before you can PvP competitively or begin crafting your own epic story. I firmly believe that the real learning curve of EVE is in learning to let go of these ideas and to accept the loss of ships or items as part of the game. I believe new players need to discard their pre-conceived notions of death penalty, what skill points represent, and the idea of preparing for endgame. In this week's EVE Evolved, I look at how EVE is actually very forgiving for new players getting into PvP immediately, I challenge the learning curve myth, and I encourage new pilots to drop themselves into EVE at the deep end. Continue reading EVE Evolved: Learning to let go
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| One Shots: Farewell from Middle-earth Posted: 17 Jul 2011 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Lord of the Rings Online, Free-to-play, One Shots  For a while now my Warden Giladthalion has been calling Rivendell home, but I'll never forget the first time I saw the valley appearing before me. Absolutely breathtaking.We've reached the end of main character week, and are ready for for the Massively team to take the spotlight. Each day next week will feature one Massively writer taking a One Shots guest spot. What will they come up with? Keep your eye on One Shots to find out!
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| Rise and Shiny recap: Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles Posted: 17 Jul 2011 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Screenshots, Video, New titles, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-play, Hands-on, Casual, Rise and Shiny, Livestream  At the same time, would they be able to overcome or improve some of the basic issues that comes with mobile gaming? And what exactly was the goal of making a second mobile MMO if a lot of your core design would remain the same... and a lot of your players would as well? Click past the cut and I'll tell you what I found this week! Continue reading Rise and Shiny recap: Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles
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