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- Gamescom 2011: ASTA video talks design philosophy and DAOC inspiration
- GDC Europe 2011: Richard Garriott says mobile and social titles are 'the future of games'
- Enter at Your Own Rift: Happy half-birthday, RIFT!
- En Masse offers open house, hands-on with TERA at PAX Prime
- SWTOR's James Ohlen says no cross-faction communication
- Massively Exclusive: Wargaming.net answers our World of Warplanes questions
- New Guild Wars 2 video highlights PvE combat
- The Daily Grind: Do you re-roll when you come back?
- NCsoft announces new MMO: Wildstar [Updated]
- Designer Jon Peters outlines Guild Wars 2 PvP
- Star Trek - Infinite Space launches website with stellar promotion
- Jade Dynasty unveiling the Path of Glory
- Age of Empires Online introduces Season Pass, details pricing
- City of Heroes art lead contemplates the Hamidon redesign
- New Bounty Hounds Online trailer shows off man versus machine
- The Soapbox: MMO slot machines
- The Game Archaeologist uncovers Shadowbane: Your journeys
- Get City of Heroes for $1.99 in August
- One Shots: I need a break
- Gamescom 2011: gamigo reveals Otherland trailer
- MMObility: My week in mobile
- Hyperspace Beacon: Bucket list
- Get a jump on the LotRO expansion with Rise of Isengard beta access from Massively
- GDC Europe 2011: GamersFirst on the difficulties with transforming APB: Reloaded
- CrazyKinux ends his EVE Blog Pack
Gamescom 2011: ASTA video talks design philosophy and DAOC inspiration Posted: 17 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Dark Age of Camelot, Game mechanics, Lore, MMO industry, New titles, PvP, News items Last month we brought you a brief blurb about ASTA, the new fantasy MMORPG from NHN. The CryEngine3-powered title is making its official debut at this week's Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, and a six-minute video trailer has surfaced that shows off quite a bit of detail about the new title.The clip features a lot of concept art, behind-the-scenes shots and talking-head developer interviews, as well as an English-dubbed voiceover that's heavy on lore and backstory bits. There's also a lot of commentary regarding ASTA's design philosophy, as well as how the developers are striving to avoid Asian MMO cliches to create a title that is original, yet familiar. Finally, the video lets us in on the fact that ASTA is aimed at players "who are not very good at controlling the keyboard and the mouse simultaneously." Despite the apparent simplicity, ASTA will be featuring RvR and PvP mechanics designed specifically to facilitate large-scale conflict rather than small-party skirmishes or duels. Dark Age of Camelot fans may be interested to know that the ASTA video specifically references the older title as inspirational material, and you can find that and more after the cut. Continue reading Gamescom 2011: ASTA video talks design philosophy and DAOC inspiration Gamescom 2011: ASTA video talks design philosophy and DAOC inspiration originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
GDC Europe 2011: Richard Garriott says mobile and social titles are 'the future of games' Posted: 17 Aug 2011 09:30 AM PDT Filed under: Events, real-world, MMO industry, Tabula Rasa, Massively Event Coverage, Miscellaneous Delivering the final keynote address at this year's GDC Europe, Richard Garriott said that the industry is rapidly moving away from MMOs as we know them and toward mobile and social gaming -- and that companies need to hop on board, lest they be left behind.Garriott used his iPhone as an example of this new direction: "I am now much more of a gamer than I ever been in my whole life, but the vast majority of the gaming I have played has been on this machine. I'm a devout believer that this is the current and near-term future of games." He defines this "new era" of gaming by having cheap games that are simple to use and connect you with real-world friends. While he thinks earlier social games like FarmVille were too simple and unappealing, Garriott says that they're evolving quickly. During the speech, Garriott expressed regret that his team didn't stick by the original vision for Tabula Rasa, and urged fellow developers not to trade in their dreams to follow the company line. His new company Portalarium plans to "reinvent roleplaying yet again" by releasing a series of products that will capitalize on social gaming and retrain players to think beyond mere combat to a wider experience. GDC Europe 2011: Richard Garriott says mobile and social titles are 'the future of games' originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Enter at Your Own Rift: Happy half-birthday, RIFT! Posted: 17 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, Interviews, RIFT, Enter at Your Own Rift It's hard to believe -- but amazing nevertheless -- that RIFT is almost a half-year old. Six months ago, hundreds of thousands of gamers rushed through the gates to become the first to explore Telara, included me, and we were introduced to what's become one of the most dominating MMOs of the year.Following this smooth release (and it was smooth), Trion Worlds set a remarkable standard for itself by pumping out meaty content updates at a steady, rapid pace and marketing RIFT out the wazoo. We've already witnessed two live events, numerous subscription specials, the addition of a ginormous raid, and my not having hit 50 yet -- to my eternal embarrassment. Of course, there have been bumps in the road as well: a lackluster initial world event, a segment of disgruntled players and opponents, and the looming specter of several heavy-hitting MMOs waiting in the wings. But for right here and right now, this is Trion's time, and the company is taking advantage of this half-year milestone to light the fireworks and lay out the good china in celebration. We got on the phone with Scott Hartsman and his Justice League to talk about what the studio has up its sleeves for this event -- and what's next for this rapidly expanding title. Continue reading Enter at Your Own Rift: Happy half-birthday, RIFT! Enter at Your Own Rift: Happy half-birthday, RIFT! originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
En Masse offers open house, hands-on with TERA at PAX Prime Posted: 17 Aug 2011 08:30 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, TERA En Masse Entertainment is throwing open its doors to the public during this year's Pax Prime, and if that doesn't excite you, maybe the chance to get your hands on TERA's latest build will. If you're going to be in the Seattle area on Saturday, August 27th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (PDT) and you'd like to attend, send an email to community@enmasse.com with your full name, TERA website user name, and birthdate.Fans will have the chance to share feedback with the production team after the hands-on period, as well as attend a Q&A session with En Masse COO Patrick Wyatt. Full details are available at the official TERA website. En Masse offers open house, hands-on with TERA at PAX Prime originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
SWTOR's James Ohlen says no cross-faction communication Posted: 17 Aug 2011 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, New titles, News items, Races, Rumors, Star Wars: The Old Republic At Comic-Con this year, Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Director James Ohlen told us that in current testing, all cross-faction communication was open. However, the development team was confident that communication methods would change before the game launched, but the team wasn't sure the exact channels that would be available for cross-fraction messaging.In an interview with TenTonHammer, James Ohlen stated that cross-faction communication had changed. Is this good or bad? We will let you judge for yourself with a direct quote from the article. Ohlen replied to a question about sending items to cross-faction alts via mailboxes. Currently no, you have to do it the old fashioned way through the mailbox, but only if they're the same faction. There are multiple reasons why we don't want the different factions to communicate with each other.To be fair, the question only concerned mailboxes. Ohlen later clarified in the interview: "You won't see the other faction's chat at all, so they can't chat with you and you can't chat with them." We know for certain there will be a large group of SWTOR fans that will be specifically upset about this design choice because it will inhibit their style of gameplay. We will look for further clarification on this subject, so stay tuned to Massively for more information. SWTOR's James Ohlen says no cross-faction communication originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Massively Exclusive: Wargaming.net answers our World of Warplanes questions Posted: 17 Aug 2011 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Historical, Real life, Video, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, Interviews, MMO industry, New titles, News items, War, Free-to-play, Miscellaneous, World of Warplanes Flight sim fans are abuzz over Wargaming.net's recent World of Warplanes announcement, and many are casting an expectant eye toward this year's Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. The reason? Wargaming.net is set to officially reveal the action MMO that features a large selection of aircraft from pre-World War II to the jet age.Today we're pleased to bring you an exclusive interview with Wargaming.net project manager Alexander Zezulin, so join us after the cut for loads of details on the game, including the debut trailer from Gamescom. Much like its World of Tanks predecessor, World of Warplanes looks to make squad-based vehicular combat more accessible to a wide audience while maintaining a sense of historical accuracy when it comes to said vehicles. Continue reading Massively Exclusive: Wargaming.net answers our World of Warplanes questions Massively Exclusive: Wargaming.net answers our World of Warplanes questions originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
New Guild Wars 2 video highlights PvE combat Posted: 17 Aug 2011 06:30 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, News items, Guild Wars 2 ArenaNet surprised Guild Wars 2 fans overnight with a wealth of new details. There was new PvP information, but the PvE fans got some love as well with a brand-new five minute video.The video blends concept art and gameplay footage to show off different racial starting areas, but the bulk of the footage is pure combat. While there are some familiar clips in there (and an area that is strongly reminiscent of Sorrow's Furnace), we see plenty of new enemies and locations as well. There are Orrian undead, a decaying dragon that is almost certainly working under Zhaitan's orders, combat footage of each of the five races, and much more that we've not seen before. Take a look at the video for yourself after the break! Continue reading New Guild Wars 2 video highlights PvE combat New Guild Wars 2 video highlights PvE combat originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
The Daily Grind: Do you re-roll when you come back? Posted: 17 Aug 2011 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous Coming back to an MMO after an extended leave of absence can be a trial in and of itself. Unlike the first time, when everything is fresh and new and straight-forward, a return means that you have to unravel all of the messy threads that you left behind when you bugged out after a rage quit (I'm just generalizing, here). All at once you have to remember your passwords, get reacquainted with your characters, relearn your skill rotations, puzzle out your entire quest log, and catch up on the (presumably) many changes that have happened to the game since you left.Consequently, the temptation can be strong to simply wipe the slate clean and re-roll a completely new character. A brand-new character can help you relearn the game without overwhelming you with too many details at once, which is hugely appealing. On the other hand, it might seem like a waste not to continue an old character that you invested so much of your time and effort into building. So do you re-roll when you come back to an MMO, or do you pick up where you left off? This Daily Grind will self-destruct in five minutes or after a hundred comments, whichever comes first. 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 re-roll when you come back? originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
NCsoft announces new MMO: Wildstar [Updated] Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:15 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, Game mechanics, New titles, News items In addition to the Guild Wars 2 PvP news we heard this morning, NCsoft dropped another news bomb regarding the announcement of their newest MMO venture, entitled Wildstar.Developed by Carbine studios, Wildstar is a sci-fi/fantasy hybrid MMO of "high adventure" where players "lay claim to a mysterious planet on the edge of known space" by playing as Explorers, Soldiers, Scientists, or Settlers. Through a feature known as "Momentum Mechanics," players can immerse themselves in a world that actually responds to choices made throughout the game. "Depending on a combination of faction, race, class and path," a press release states, "WildStar will present gamers with unending surprises, mini-quests and challenges, ensuring that their experiences are fun and fresh." We'll keep our eyes on any further developments with Wildstar, including news of their playable demo at Gamescom. [Edit: We now have a complete gallery of screenshots and concept art below, and the cinematic trailer after the jump.] Continue reading NCsoft announces new MMO: Wildstar [Updated] NCsoft announces new MMO: Wildstar [Updated] originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Designer Jon Peters outlines Guild Wars 2 PvP Posted: 17 Aug 2011 01:15 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, PvP, Guild Wars 2 If you've been waiting for all the details on Guild Wars 2 PvP, today is a big day for you. The PvP side of the game will be unveiled and playable at Gamescom starting today.For those of you playing along at home (or possibly waiting for the doors to open at Gamescom), ArenaNet has a little something to distract you from the fact that you're not enjoying the hands-on right now: a brand-new blog entry from Jon Peters with a full PvP overview. Jon outlines the different types of PvP in GW2, from casual hot join matches to high-stakes tournaments, and offers some tips for better playing. He quite literally covers PvP play from beginning to end, talking about gear, skills, and levels when you start as well as finishing moves to send your opponent off to the great beyond. It's a typically extensive and informative entry, so head to the Guild Wars 2 site to see for yourself! For even more PvP details, check out Jonathan Sharp's new ArenaNet blog post as well. Designer Jon Peters outlines Guild Wars 2 PvP originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Star Trek - Infinite Space launches website with stellar promotion Posted: 16 Aug 2011 08:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Free-to-play, Promotions We've been watching Star Trek - Infinite Space ever since eyeballing it at E3 earlier this year, and we're happy to say that Gameforge's upcoming title has taken the next step toward the final frontier by launching the official website for the game.The site is somewhat bare-Bones right now, with a sign-up to receive more information, screenshots, the trailer, and a news blog. What's interesting is that Gameforge is offering players an incentive to enlist in Starfleet by offering the chance to reserve your name, get beta key priority, and receive an exclusive item once you enter your retinal scan (or, y'know, fill out the form). Star Trek - Infinite Space is on display at this week's Gamescom, and we look forward to hearing more about this action-based free-to-play MMO. Star Trek - Infinite Space launches website with stellar promotion originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Jade Dynasty unveiling the Path of Glory Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Expansions, Previews, News items, Free-to-play, Jade Dynasty Whether you're an old hand in Jade Dynasty or you've been playing for as long as the game has been around, Perfect World Entertainment wants you to start back from the beginning. But not out of malice -- no, it's because the game's new expansion, Path of Glory, is just around the corner. And when one of the centerpieces of the expansion is a completely revamped main storyline, wouldn't you want to give that revamp all of your attention?Maybe not? Well, there are going to be more features in the expansion, too -- features such as gems to socket into equipment for improved stats and a new clan instance to fight for glory. But maybe all you need to see is an impressive trailer for the update -- and look, we've got just that right past the cut here. So jump on past that break and take a look at some of the images associated with the upcoming expansion. Continue reading Jade Dynasty unveiling the Path of Glory Jade Dynasty unveiling the Path of Glory originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Age of Empires Online introduces Season Pass, details pricing Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:30 PM PDT Filed under: Historical, Business models, Economy, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, MMORTS Microsoft has released more information on the pricing plans that will soon be available to players of Age of Empires Online, the newest installment in the RTS series that launched just today. On top of the previously established Premium Civilization packs (weighing in at $20 each), the Defense of Crete booster ($9.99), and Empire Extras ($4.99), players will also be able to purchase a Season Pass. The Season Pass grants players a 30% discount on all cash shop items for six months. The Season Pass itself is reported to set players back a hefty $99.99, so it will likely only be useful for the most hardcore of Age of Empires Online players. But if you're planning on buying up every bit of content the company drops, it may save you a few bucks. In addition to the Season Pass, Microsoft also announced that players who buy the Greek and Egyptian civilizations will receive the Defense of Crete booster for free. For more information on the just-launched online RTS, check out Joystiq's hands-on impressions of the game. Age of Empires Online introduces Season Pass, details pricing originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
City of Heroes art lead contemplates the Hamidon redesign Posted: 16 Aug 2011 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, City of Heroes, Previews, Free-to-play, Dev Diaries City of Heroes Freedom brings not only changes to the payment model of the premiere superhero MMO but also to the art design for some of the existing creatures. In a developer diary posted on PC Gamer, Art Lead Gilbert Martinez explains the process behind creating a new threatening version of the Hamidon.One of our goals for the new Praetorian incarnations of Hamidon was to raise their threat level while keeping them tied visually to the original blob-like mass players are familiar with. We felt that it was important to design these creatures in a way that emphasized their power and scale and made it clear that they are worthy of going toe-to-toe with the all-powerful Tyrant.Martinez does not explain if this new incarnation of the monster will take 50+ heroes to defeat like its predecessor, but we are looking at a completely different creature than the former giant congealed mass. PC gamer hosts the whole diary on its website, which includes new screenshots of the Hamidon and a gigantic monster called the Shivan from the redesigned tutorial. And next week, City of Heroes hosts two panels at PAX. Massively will have reporters on the scene giving you the latest news for Paragon City! City of Heroes art lead contemplates the Hamidon redesign originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
New Bounty Hounds Online trailer shows off man versus machine Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:30 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, Previews, News items, Free-to-play If you're not one of the lucky people who got in to our Bounty Hounds Online beta giveaway, you might be sitting around wishing for another dose of the game's visual style. It's certainly a rarity to see the sort of heavily mechanized futuristic setting that the game puts forth, after all. But you're in luck -- there's a new trailer available that shows off more of the gameplay as well as several of the game's mechanized companions.Highlighting several mercenaries going toe-to-toe with an enormous walking tank, the trailer shows off some of the game's promised action and versatility, complete with transforming animal companions and a whole lot of firepower. Players will be taking part in the clean-up operation on a planet at the heart of an interstellar war, with other mercenaries acting as simultaneous allies and threats. Check the trailer just past the break for a fresh helping of science fiction action in all its screaming explosive glory. Continue reading New Bounty Hounds Online trailer shows off man versus machine New Bounty Hounds Online trailer shows off man versus machine originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
The Soapbox: MMO slot machines Posted: 16 Aug 2011 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Events, real-world, MMO industry, Opinion, The Soapbox, Miscellaneous Disclaimer: The Soapbox column is entirely the opinion of this week's writer and does not necessarily reflect the views of Massively as a whole. If you're afraid of opinions other than your own, you might want to skip this column.We are beginning to drown in a sea of MMOs that are shedding variety to mimic simplified slot machines. The danger in this is that MMO gameplay is becoming akin to gambling. Enjoyment of minute-to-minute gameplay is being replaced by hours of frustration unless we manage to match three-of-a-kind to get our loot drops. The success of the games isn't resting on the shoulders of enjoyable content but on the prizes to be won by schlepping through that content. We're letting developers know this not just by playing these games but by literally asking for more of the same. The result is that money flies into developers' hands while they skirt the boundaries of ethics by supplying "gameplay" soaked in habitual greed, delivering to players only the barest skeleton of an MMO. Continue reading The Soapbox: MMO slot machines The Soapbox: MMO slot machines originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
The Game Archaeologist uncovers Shadowbane: Your journeys Posted: 16 Aug 2011 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, PvP, Shadowbane, The Game Archaeologist Every time I tackle a new game for this column, I keep rediscovering a key truth: that there are the bare facts of an MMO that you can research and process, and there are the memories and experiences that transcend the features bullet points on the back of the box. It's always terrific to see players come out of the woodwork and say things like, "You know what really made this game special...?"Shadowbane is proving an interesting case study as well. Because it flew so very low on my personal radar during the entirety of its operation, I naturally assumed it wasn't that good for the few souls who did play it. It turns out that I was wrong, considering just how many testimonies we've had from people who admit that if you could get past the graphical limitations and technical issues, there was a helluva game experience waiting for you. So to follow up from last week's interview with a blogger, this week we're going to hear from Massively readers who took the time to send in their favorite memories of Shadowbane so that they could be preserved in the hallowed Game Archaeologist vaults. Let's do it! Continue reading The Game Archaeologist uncovers Shadowbane: Your journeys The Game Archaeologist uncovers Shadowbane: Your journeys originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Get City of Heroes for $1.99 in August Posted: 16 Aug 2011 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, City of Heroes, City of Villains, News items, Promotions Yesterday, we reminded City of Heroes fans that time is running out for those hoping to get a free peek at the game before its F2P relaunch later this year, as the existing free trial program is due for a dismantle. But according to a press release issued today, Paragon Studios has another way for frugal superheroes to suit up in their favorite spandex:Later this week, [Paragon] will be bringing players a very special Declaration of Freedom sale. This limited time offer will bring the base price of City of Heroes to $1.99 on the official NCsoft online store. [As i]f the price drop weren't enough, the purchase will give all active subscribers access to 400 Paragon Points per month, which can be redeemed when City of Heroes Freedom launches.Unlike many other CoH digital codes, this one cannot be applied to an existing account, so players should banish thoughts of haxing this deal for piles of easy Paragon Points. Of course, it's never been a better time to create a new account or get into the game ahead of the free-to-play conversion, since subscribers are already accruing points! The sale kicks off on August 17th at 9 a.m. EDT, and you've got until August 30th at 3 a.m. EDT to take advantage of it. Get City of Heroes for $1.99 in August originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Posted: 16 Aug 2011 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Galleries, Screenshots, Free-to-play, One Shots, All Points Bulletin, Crime The streets of San Paro can be a rough place, and taking a breather to enjoy the scenery is a welcome respite for criminal and enforcer alike. Massively reader Connor is an All Points Bulletin: Reloaded fan, and he sent us an image of a rare peaceful moment in the game:This is an environment image you wouldn't expect because you can't physically get there -- which doesn't make it any less beautiful or peaceful. It's the social district in APB:R, and I jumped on top of the little gazebo in the corner to grab this screenshot.We're revisiting an old favorite theme this week on One Shots: environments. The game world is an area that most developers put a huge amount of effort into, and it shows. Do you have a favorite landscape, particularly eye-catching weather effect, or hidden jewel in an out-of-the-way location? Snap a screenshot of your favorite MMO area, tell us a bit about what and where it is, and send it to oneshots@massively.com. We'll be featuring the best of them all next week! One Shots: I need a break originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Gamescom 2011: gamigo reveals Otherland trailer Posted: 16 Aug 2011 01:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, Events, real-world, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Miscellaneous Prior to this week's Gamescom, blurbs about the Otherland MMO popped up once a year or so, if that. Now we're bringing you the second bit of news in as many days, courtesy of the trailer announcement that follows hot on the heels of yesterday's developer interview at IGN.The video clip showed up on publisher gamigo's YouTube portal this afternoon with a curious action MMORPG label in tow. We say curious here because "action" isn't the first word that springs to mind when discussing Tad Williams' Otherland novels, nor is there a lot of action in the four-minute trailer. There is a lot of eye candy and appropriately bizarre cyberpunk trappings, though, and all of it is presented through the glossy stylings of the Unreal 3 engine. The free-to-play title is scheduled to release sometime next year, and you can get a glimpse of what awaits you in the teaser after the cut. Continue reading Gamescom 2011: gamigo reveals Otherland trailer Gamescom 2011: gamigo reveals Otherland trailer originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Posted: 16 Aug 2011 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Screenshots, Culture, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-play, Browser, Casual, Humor, Miscellaneous, MMObility I love exploring the mobile gaming world. I also really enjoy window-shopping on different websites, looking at the latest mobile technologies. If I really let my imagination run, I can picture society in only a dozen or more years: people walking around while constantly being connected to their family and friends, playing games while video chatting.Of course, I also wonder whether this would be a good thing or not, but I forget the concern as soon as I spy the latest patch for one of my favorite MMOs. The last week was an eventful one, and as usual I was all over the digital map. Why don't you click past the cut and see what happened? I promise I'll skip the parts about what I had for breakfast (always two pieces of toast, a cup of tea, and a fruit smoothie) and will get right to the better digital parts. Continue reading MMObility: My week in mobile MMObility: My week in mobile originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Hyperspace Beacon: Bucket list Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:30 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, New titles, Opinion, Humor, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Hyperspace Beacon Once we start Star Wars: The Old Republic, we will not be able to stop. After only playing the game twice, I have a hard time going back to other games because -- among other things -- voice-over dialogue is far superior to walls of text any day. Then, of course, we can't forget character choices. We will be able to tell the quest-giver what we think of fetching that item for him at the shop when he could just as easily get it himself if he decided to walk 10 feet to the building next to him. That leads me to the point of this article.Despite all the incredible things we will be able to do in SWTOR, certain others will be missed once the game launches. Particular staples of MMO games, in general, will never be seen again. As someone who is placing his MMO future in TOR, I suggest creating a bucket list. Let's face it: When The Old Republic releases, we cannot look back to other MMOs. They will be dead to us. After the cut, I have complied a list of 10 items that we will never see again once we start playing TOR. Count them down with me. Continue reading Hyperspace Beacon: Bucket list Hyperspace Beacon: Bucket list originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
Get a jump on the LotRO expansion with Rise of Isengard beta access from Massively Posted: 16 Aug 2011 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Contests, Expansions, Free-to-play, Giveaways "Rise of Isengard" is the hottest topic going in the Lord of the Rings Online community. The excitement surrounding the game's upcoming expansion is most likely enhanced by the associated secrecy: Players run a strong risk of losing their closed beta access by even mentioning that they have it.For those of you who wanted in on the closed beta and weren't selected, we might just have a second chance for you. Turbine has given us 10 beta codes for the expansion, and we're sharing them with you! Enter any time in the next 24 hours by leaving a comment here to tell us why we should choose you. We'll select 10 of our favorite entries tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. EDT, and since the beta is open to players every Wednesday through Saturday, you can jump right in! Have fun, be creative, and may the best entry win! (And don't worry: If you win, your secret's safe with us!) Get a jump on the LotRO expansion with Rise of Isengard beta access from Massively originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
GDC Europe 2011: GamersFirst on the difficulties with transforming APB: Reloaded Posted: 16 Aug 2011 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Game mechanics, Interviews, MMO industry, All Points Bulletin, Crime, Miscellaneous GamersFirst is practically a household name these days, and a recent panel at GDC Europe played host to COO/CTO Bjorn Book-Larsson speaking up about the difficulties the company has had bringing once-dead APB into the realm of free-to-play.In the interview at Gamasutra, Book-Larsson talks about how it wasn't as easy as GamersFirst had hoped to turn the failed MMO into that diamond in the rough. Although the tools and ideas of the game are impressive, it was the design that caused roadblocks in the resurrection. Players would literally get lost in the original game, and GamersFirst set out to fix that as much as it could. "People would just run around in an endless loop and never realize they had to ready up to get a mission," Book-Larsson said. GDC Europe 2011: GamersFirst on the difficulties with transforming APB: Reloaded originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
CrazyKinux ends his EVE Blog Pack Posted: 16 Aug 2011 10:30 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Culture If you're an EVE player, you've probably heard of David "CrazyKinux" Perry at some point. Affectionately known as CK for short, CrazyKinux has been instrumental in the development and growth of EVE Online's dedicated blogging and podcasting community. He helped either create or promote the largest parts of that community's online presence, from the Tweet Fleet to the EVE Blog Pack to EVE Blog Banter to several podcast hosting duties and more.But sadly, CK has recently announced his retirement from his blog and presence in the EVE community. According to his final blog post, CK has been hired as the director of development for indie game studio Behaviour Interactive. He says he now will have the time to "play the darn game and read your blogs!" If you're interested in following post-blog CK, his new Twitter is @SocialDave. Best of luck, CK! CrazyKinux ends his EVE Blog Pack originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. |
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