MMO Updates |
- The Soapbox: The soft launch scam
- Infinite Crisis shows off the Coast City map
- World of Warplanes soaring to open beta on July 2
- Jukebox Heroes: Starting your MMO music collection
- The Daily Grind: How far in advance will you get excited about a game?
- E3 2013: Bungie reveals Destiny's first 'gameplay' video
- E3 2013: The Elder Scrolls Online will land on the PS4 and Xbox One
- E3 2013: The Crew racing game boasts 'persistent online world,' boss fights [Updated]
- E3 2013: Ubisoft announces 'MMO shooter' The Division
- Not So Massively: MOBA closures, docking in Elite, and D3 at E3
- Star Citizen tops $10 million, mocap studio a go
- TUG makes first stretch goal, unlocks alchemy
- Captain's Log: A new Star Trek Online potpourri
- Chaos Theory: The Secret World is getting filthy
- The plague surges onward in Defiance
- 8 Bit Studios drops Skara gameplay trailer
- E3 2013: World of Tanks hits Xbox 360 this summer
| The Soapbox: The soft launch scam Posted: 11 Jun 2013 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Business Models, MMO Industry, Opinion, Free-to-Play, The Soapbox, Neverwinter, Crowdfunding  Here in these modern times of Internets and always-ons, however, things are different. It would seem as though developers need only make enough game content to shoot a reasonably convincing trailer before the publishing team can begin collecting money by slapping a "BETA" sticker on the webpage and offering fans early access. Over the last few years soft launches have become increasingly common -- especially for creators of online games. The line between "in testing" and "done" is becoming blurred, and publishers are reaping the benefits while players suffer. Continue reading The Soapbox: The soft launch scam
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| Infinite Crisis shows off the Coast City map Posted: 11 Jun 2013 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, Trailers, Video, New Titles, MOBA  The map also features control points known as Power Relays that enable a team to gain the patrol view advantage of The Wastes. You can see the entire Coast City trailer just after the jump. Continue reading Infinite Crisis shows off the Coast City map
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| World of Warplanes soaring to open beta on July 2 Posted: 11 Jun 2013 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Historical, Video, New Titles, War, Free-to-Play, World of Warplanes  For more information on joining the open beta, head on over to the North American or European World of Warplanes websites and check out the brand new E3 trailer after the jump. [Source: Wargaming.net press release] Continue reading World of Warplanes soaring to open beta on July 2
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| Jukebox Heroes: Starting your MMO music collection Posted: 11 Jun 2013 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Opinion, Miscellaneous, Jukebox Heroes, Music  So how do you get started on building up a robust library of MMO music? If you don't have deep pockets, which scores would I recommend you pick up first? Well, my friend, I've given it some thought and have put together a guide to six essential purchases that will get you off to a great start. Don't thank me; thank music. And also me because I did this hard work. Continue reading Jukebox Heroes: Starting your MMO music collection
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| The Daily Grind: How far in advance will you get excited about a game? Posted: 11 Jun 2013 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, New Titles, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous  Of course, Kickstarter projects are based almost entirely on you being a fan without ever playing the game. But for some people, following a game that's only been announced is setting yourself up for disappointment. So how far in advance will you get excited about a game? Do you get psyched from developer diaries and early screenshots, or do you wait until you play a beta build and find out the game is fun?  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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| E3 2013: Bungie reveals Destiny's first 'gameplay' video Posted: 10 Jun 2013 09:37 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Previews, MMOFPS, Events (Massively's Coverage), Destiny  Continue reading E3 2013: Bungie reveals Destiny's first 'gameplay' video
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| E3 2013: The Elder Scrolls Online will land on the PS4 and Xbox One Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:43 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, Consoles, Events (Massively's Coverage), The Elder Scrolls Online  ZeniMax has also today released a brand-new trailer to coincide with the announcement; we've tucked it behind the break. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in! Additional source: Bethsoft press release.] Continue reading E3 2013: The Elder Scrolls Online will land on the PS4 and Xbox One
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| E3 2013: The Crew racing game boasts 'persistent online world,' boss fights [Updated] Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:00 PM PDT Filed under: Real-Life, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Races, Crime  The Escapist reports that other drivers encountered by the player may be AI, but they may also be other player characters. Ubisoft's press conference revealed that the game has no lobby system, so players can chat, group, join crews, and play through group content in the game world proper. Vehicle customization is apparently a big deal as well, as is the ability to "infiltrate and take over a criminal organization one city at a time." [Update: Joystiq reports that the title will be coming to PC and next-gen consoles. Click past the cut for a demo video. Thanks to Paul for the official website link!]
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| E3 2013: Ubisoft announces 'MMO shooter' The Division Posted: 10 Jun 2013 06:30 PM PDT Filed under: Real-Life, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, War  The website says that Ubisoft has "designed the title without classes and with solo play in mind," including a flexible build system, instanced encounters, and group content that encourages players to actually group due to a lack of difficulty scaling. Touch Arcade reports that tablet players can jump in as drones alongside regular players. You can view a gameplay teaser after the cut. [Thanks to Paul for the official link!] Continue reading E3 2013: Ubisoft announces 'MMO shooter' The Division
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| Not So Massively: MOBA closures, docking in Elite, and D3 at E3 Posted: 10 Jun 2013 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Consoles, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, MOBA, Diablo III, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Sunsets, Elite: Dangerous, Path of Exile  Blizzard revealed this week that Diablo III will be coming to the XBox 360 on September 3rd along with the previously announced PS3 release. Path of Exile gave all players a free passive skill reset with patch 0.11.0 this week and officially started its first ever four month long Anarchy and Onslaught leagues. David Braben discussed seamless docking transitions in a new Elite: Dangerous progress diary video this week and took on board outside investors to bolster its existing budget secured through crowdfunding. Star Citizen showed how its towering budget will be put to use with a video tour around the cramped studio that developers hope to move out of soon in search of a larger office space. Continue reading Not So Massively: MOBA closures, docking in Elite, and D3 at E3
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| Star Citizen tops $10 million, mocap studio a go Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Video, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play  "We hit the unbelievable mark of ten million dollars and, as promised, we're adding an Optitrack motion capture system to our production pipeline in order to build the best, most immersive gaming experience that only a PC game can deliver," says the entry on CIG's YouTube portal. Head past the break for a video message from Roberts and a sneak peek at the Optitrack tech. Continue reading Star Citizen tops $10 million, mocap studio a go
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| TUG makes first stretch goal, unlocks alchemy Posted: 10 Jun 2013 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Crafting, Crowdfunding  Alchemy is "an intermediate to advanced process of creation that may lead to darker practices and unlock things you perhaps should not have," Nerd Kingdom says.
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| Captain's Log: A new Star Trek Online potpourri Posted: 10 Jun 2013 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Super-hero, Expansions, Patches, Endgame, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-Play, Champions Online, Captain's Log  Many players who have started new Romulan Republic characters and have reached level cap (50) are now turning their attention to the endgame material. Still others have decided to start their very first Klingon character. But what about stuff that isn't about Legacy of Romulus? It just so happens there are lots of "little" items to cover, so join me while I go over some of the news and tidbits that have popped up recently. Continue reading Captain's Log: A new Star Trek Online potpourri
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| Chaos Theory: The Secret World is getting filthy Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, Events (In-Game), Patches, Opinion, The Secret World, Chaos Theory, Buy-to-Play  This stage of my brilliant scheme involves taking a closer look at another little nugget found in the May Game Director's Letter. On the surface we see that The Secret World will be getting even filthier at the conclusion of Issue #7 as the nefarious filth will actually break through the Tokyo gate and begin to infect Agartha itself. But more than that, we are witnessing the implementation of a long-term event that will continue to give new content as it progresses. Could this be the harbinger of dynamic events to come that will breathe more life into the world? We can certainly hope! Continue reading Chaos Theory: The Secret World is getting filthy
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| The plague surges onward in Defiance Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: News Items, PvE, Consoles, Post-Apocalyptic, Defiance, MMORPG, Buy-to-Play  Players of Defiance will find a new mission, new siege events, a new pursuit, and a bunch of emergencies to handle as they wander through the bombed-out ruins of the Bay. There are also data recorders to collect and special rewards for players who complete plague-related challenges. No specific end date has been offered, but the Defiance television show will address The Plague event on June 17th. If you play Defiance and haven't had a chance to check out The Plague, it's probably best to get in soon, just in case.
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| 8 Bit Studios drops Skara gameplay trailer Posted: 10 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, PvP, News Items, MOBA, Crowdfunding  Luckily for our strained imaginations, 8 Bit has just released its first Skara gameplay trailer. The video showcases some of the title's arena combat, with the 8 Bit team noting that this trailer reflects the status of the game after around five months of development. With 19 days and £135,000 ($200,000-ish) to go on its Kickstarter campaign, Skara has a ways to go before reaching its funding goal. Check out the trailer after the break. [Source: 8 Bit Studios press release] Continue reading 8 Bit Studios drops Skara gameplay trailer
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| E3 2013: World of Tanks hits Xbox 360 this summer Posted: 10 Jun 2013 11:15 AM PDT Filed under: Historical, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play, Consoles, World of Tanks  The Xbox 360 version of the game has been "tuned specifically" for the console and will feature 15-on-15 matches. World of Tanks Xbox 360 Edition will remain free-to-play, as long as you're an Xbox Gold subscriber.  Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-13, bringing you all the best news from E3 2013. We're covering everything from WildStar and Elder Scrolls Online and ArcheAge to FFXIV's inbound revamp and TERA's latest update, so stay tuned!
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