MMO Updates |
- The Firing Line: PlanetSide 2's Matt Higby on the MMOFPS revolution
- WRUP: Kingdoms of Amalur was pretty cool edition
- The Daily Grind: Do you stay loyal to your MMO guild?
- Betawatch: May 19 - 25, 2012
- Some Assembly Required: City of Heroes' Mission Architect
- The MMO Report: Pre-E3 edition
- MMObility: Command and Conquer's new twist on the MMORTS
- R.A. Salvatore: Project Copernicus would "blow you away"
- Spacetime Studios' Cinco Barnes talks Dark Legends design
- Latest RuneScape behind-the-scenes video details cryptic clue fest, evolution of combat
- Flyff getting revamped with Flyff Gold
- PlanetSide 2 unveils the Mechanized Assault Exo-Suit
- Editorial: Learning from the 38 Studios disaster
| The Firing Line: PlanetSide 2's Matt Higby on the MMOFPS revolution Posted: 26 May 2012 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, PlanetSide, Game mechanics, Interviews, MMO industry, New titles, PvP, News items, Free-to-play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2, Sandbox, The Firing Line  I managed to get creative director Matt Higby's attention for a few moments, and he's got some interesting things to say about PS2's upside. Would you believe that MMOFPS is about to become a new industry buzzword? Read on after the break. Continue reading The Firing Line: PlanetSide 2's Matt Higby on the MMOFPS revolution
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| WRUP: Kingdoms of Amalur was pretty cool edition Posted: 26 May 2012 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Massively Meta, Miscellaneous  This week's WRUP isn't full of bad news -- it's just filled with the facts about what we'll be up to over the weekend. It's also filled with our opinions on judging all MMOs by the same standard instead of more varied criteria. So skip on past the cut to see our weekend plans, and let us know in the comments what you're going to be doing over the long weekend! Continue reading WRUP: Kingdoms of Amalur was pretty cool edition
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| The Daily Grind: Do you stay loyal to your MMO guild? Posted: 26 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Events, real-world, Guilds, MMO industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous  But I'll move to (and stay in) games past their expiration dates just to hang out with guildies. What about you guys? Are you loyal to a single guild or group of gaming friends, or do you drop from a guild when you drop out of a game, knowing you'll find new mates in the next big thing?  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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| Posted: 25 May 2012 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, MMO industry, Betawatch, Miscellaneous  However, for those who love testing unreleased games, it's not all bad news. World of Warplanes has announced its closed beta kicking off at the end of the month, and MechWarrior Online is heading into its closed beta this week. While you won't have a chance to get your paws on The Secret World just yet, we do have a nice new shiny set of impressions from the beta to help tide you over. Jump on past the break to see the full list of what's still in testing! Continue reading Betawatch: May 19 - 25, 2012
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| Some Assembly Required: City of Heroes' Mission Architect Posted: 25 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, City of Heroes, Game mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-play, Some Assembly Required  At the best of times, the fruits of their labors guide us along in our progression of a local or global story, immersing us in the world. Even the nefarious "kill 10 rats" versions can be mini stories that pull players in when done well. But how many of us have ever had a "I could do better than that" moment or have simply wanted to live out a personal story or share in a customized grand adventure with our friends? Someone wished upon the right star because with features like the Mission Architect in City of Heroes you can do just that. I am just going to come right out and say it -- the quest builder is one of the greatest boons ever for player-generated content in MMORPGs. Besides housing, it is the feature du jour for the creative crowd; I honestly can't see how any game can actually go without one. During this latest round of Choose My Adventure, I had the opportunity to check out the system in City of Heroes and revel in the creativity of others as well as try my hand at developing missions. And I tell you, it is addicting. Feel like trying your hand at shaping some stories for heroes (and villains) to star in? Stick with me, kid, and you'll be directing your own missions in no time. Continue reading Some Assembly Required: City of Heroes' Mission Architect
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| The MMO Report: Pre-E3 edition Posted: 25 May 2012 04:30 PM PDT Filed under: Video, Culture, News items, Humor, Miscellaneous, PlanetSide 2, Defiance, The Elder Scrolls Online  Heads up, ladies and gents; it's time for a special pre-E3 edition of The MMO Report. That's right, the biggest event in the industry is rolling out the proverbial red carpet next week, and MMOs have plenty on the slate for the big event. G4's fabulous Casey Schreiner has a look at some of the big pre-E3 MMO news, as well as a taste of what players can expect from the convention. For your appetizer, we have a look at the three factions of ZeniMax's upcoming title, The Elder Scrolls Online. You can wash that down with a tall glass of Trion Worlds' MMO-television crossover game, Defiance. That should be sufficient to prepare you for the main course of PlanetSide 2's delicious MAX suit reveal, as well as a few more post-meal treats. So what are you waiting for? Pull up a seat and check out the full video below. Continue reading The MMO Report: Pre-E3 edition
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| MMObility: Command and Conquer's new twist on the MMORTS Posted: 25 May 2012 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, Screenshots, Game mechanics, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Free-to-play, Browser, Mobile, Casual, MMORTS, Miscellaneous, MMObility  Luckily, once in a while there comes along a title that feels fresh or does enough with design to seem new and clever. Command and Conquer Tiberium Alliances stands out from the crowd with its interesting combat and a casual approach to hardcore gaming. I have to admit that, at first, I was a bit bummed at having to take a look at yet another epic strategy game that would probably not feel that epic, but my mind was changed after a solid week of playing. Continue reading MMObility: Command and Conquer's new twist on the MMORTS
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| R.A. Salvatore: Project Copernicus would "blow you away" Posted: 25 May 2012 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, MMO industry, News items  The future isn't looking particularly bright for 38 Studios and its in-development MMO Project Copernicus, but the game's writer, esteemed fantasy author R.A. Salvatore, took to the comments on a post on Daily Kos to tell everyone how great the game would have been. Salvatore claims that the game is "much further along than is being reported," and that he wishes he could show us some of it (though sadly, he cannot). He goes on to state that the developers behind Copernicus were "an amazing team of [developers]... pushing the envelope in their respective fields," and that "the environments, the animations, and the game-play would blow you away." Unfortunately, it's looking like we'll never get to judge the veracity of Salvatore's words for ourselves, but the statements do help to shed a bit of light on what might have been.
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| Spacetime Studios' Cinco Barnes talks Dark Legends design Posted: 25 May 2012 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Video, Interviews, Previews, Free-to-play, Browser, Mobile, Casual, Massively Interviews, Community Q&A, Livestream, Miscellaneous  Want to see some cool concept art? Need to know if the energy mechanic in Dark Legends was created just to make fast cash? Have you heard about Spacetime's newly announced title Arcane Legends, but have no idea what might be involved with the game? Have you wondered about the images in the opening video, the appearance of top hats, and the possibility of obtaining all of those great costumes through in-game means? You can find out the answers to these and other important questions in the video, embedded just after the cut. Continue reading Spacetime Studios' Cinco Barnes talks Dark Legends design
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| Latest RuneScape behind-the-scenes video details cryptic clue fest, evolution of combat Posted: 25 May 2012 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Events, in-game, News items, RuneScape, Free-to-play  It's time yet again for another RuneScape behind-the-scenes video, and this time we get to take a look at the newly announced Evolution of Combat changes that players are surely awaiting with bated breath. Jagex's developers say that they want to keep players from having to navigate through multiple interfaces in order to cast spells, change combat styles, and so forth. To this end they plan the addition of an action bar that will allow players easy access to spells, emotes, items, and anything else they want to keep at their fingertips. The video also touches on an upcoming very special cryptic clue-fest in honor of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. A mysterious royal visitor is on her way to the city of Varrock, and it's up to players to help ensure that everything is in tip-top shape when she arrives. Players will be responsible for assisting Varrock's Tourist Office in keeping supplies for the grand celebration sufficiently stocked. For the full details on both of these exciting upcoming features, head on past the cut and check out the behind-the-scenes video for yourself.
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| Flyff getting revamped with Flyff Gold Posted: 25 May 2012 12:30 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Flyff, Patches, News items, Free-to-play  The world of gPotato's long-running free-to-play MMO Flyff is about to change in a big way. In a press release today, the studio announced the upcoming July launch of Flyff Gold, which will add a whole slew of features and revamps, many of which have been requested by the community. According to the press release, players can look forward to "a fresh new look and dynamic interface," as well as features such as "achievements redeemable for item shop goodies" and a "set-and-forget consignment marketplace for easy trading," plus much more. To celebrate the update's imminent release, gPotato is beginning "game-wide log-in and level-up events" that will reward players for, as the name would imply, logging in and leveling up. These events make for the perfect time for new players to jump into the game and get some shiny loot in preparation for the Flyff Gold release. For more details on the game's upcoming additions, you can go check out Flyff Gold's teaser site. [Source: gPotato press release]
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| PlanetSide 2 unveils the Mechanized Assault Exo-Suit Posted: 25 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Previews, News items, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2  Heads up, PlanetSide 2 fans; today, Sony Online Entertainment has released some new battlefield intel for you on the game's "most heavy-duty class": the Mechanized Assault Exo-Suit, or MAX. PlanetSide 2's MAX suit "serves as a mobile weapons platform, capable of unleashing a serious beating," and will prove incredibly valuable to players in the field. Thanks to the game's modular weapons system, MAX suits can be customized to deal with specific threats, or they can be outfitted with a more generic loadout to provide all-around support on the warzones. Each faction's version of the MAX suit will come with abilities specific to that faction. Add to that a nice, hefty layer of armor plating, and you've got a force to be reckoned with in any battlefield situation. For a first look at the formidable exosuits, check out the gallery below. [Source: Sony Online Entertainment press release]
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| Editorial: Learning from the 38 Studios disaster Posted: 25 May 2012 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: MMO industry, Opinion, Miscellaneous  The most important thing we can do at this point is to tape off the crime scene, look at the evidence, and figure out what went wrong. Continue reading Editorial: Learning from the 38 Studios disaster
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