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- Rise and Shiny: Ragnarok Online 2
- One Shots: Do you always dress like that?
- The Daily Grind: Should mounts do something other than transport?
- Wings Over Atreia: Exclusive peek into Aion 4.0's new zones
- Diablo III console port was almost a twin-stick shooter
- E3 2013: World of Tanks is blasting its way to the 360
- E3 2013: Warframe is coming to a PS4 near you
- The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV beta phase (E)3
- Paradox Interactive drops Salem; Seatribe to continue development
| Rise and Shiny: Ragnarok Online 2 Posted: 16 Jun 2013 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Video, Culture, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Rise and Shiny, Livestream  Even now as I was looking for a few different views on Ragnarok Online 2, I came across a video that was hosted by a player who acknowledged the "boring grind" that left players with literally "nothing to do but level alts," yet he played the game to the max level, several times. If only we could get these guys to put that much energy into world peace, I might be having dinner in the middle of a former warzone right now! I found number two to be a bit like its older version but surprisingly modern and more fun than I thought. But only a bit more fun. Continue reading Rise and Shiny: Ragnarok Online 2
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| One Shots: Do you always dress like that? Posted: 16 Jun 2013 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Screenshots, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Lineage 2, Lord of the Rings Online, Tabula Rasa, One Shots, Humor, Miscellaneous  Reader Johnny said he played this game back in 2007: "Behind me we can see the endgame, the Baium Raid Boss. Baium resides on the 13th floor of a the Tower of Insolence, a massive, non-instanced hunting ground with 13 fully accessible and monster-packed floors. The weapon I am holding is a Flaming Dragon Skull, an A-grade blunt weapon." Be prepared for A-grade awesome screenshots and B-grade commentary as you forge on in this week's repository of player-submitted pictures! Continue reading One Shots: Do you always dress like that?
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| The Daily Grind: Should mounts do something other than transport? Posted: 16 Jun 2013 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous  What about our mounts in MMOs? Most of them do nothing other than give us a nice increase in speed, with a select few granting us a pilot's license and clearing us for flight. But do they have functions other than just transporting us? Once in a while I read about a mount that allows you to pick up passengers, or one that offers a vending service, or even one that fights alongside of you. What do you think? Should mounts do something other than just transport, and if so, what?  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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| Wings Over Atreia: Exclusive peek into Aion 4.0's new zones Posted: 15 Jun 2013 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Video, Aion, Expansions, Previews, Free-to-Play, Wings Over Atreia  I know that I am not alone in my anticipation, so for all those who are also looking forward to taking off into Aion's new realms, I've got something special for you. No, I can't let you into the game early (but if they ever open the door early for me, I'll prop it for you!), but I do have the next best thing to a first-hand experience: a visual tour. I've gotten a hold of -- legitimately, I swear -- a video and a number of screenshots showing off all three (yes, I said three) new zones, and I want to share them with you. On top of that, I also have some highlights of the story behind these new areas that Daevas will soon be soaring into. Join me to take a tour and learn the lore of Katalam, Danaria, and Idian Depths. Continue reading Wings Over Atreia: Exclusive peek into Aion 4.0's new zones
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| Diablo III console port was almost a twin-stick shooter Posted: 15 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, Consoles, Diablo III  Ultimately, that particular control scheme didn't fly because of Diablo III's angled camera view. Also, "you can't blow stuff up or smash things if your thumb is on the right stick and the left stick," Mosqueira explained. You can read more on Penny Arcade's E3 DIII console hands-on via the link below.  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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| E3 2013: World of Tanks is blasting its way to the 360 Posted: 15 Jun 2013 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Historical, Business Models, Game Mechanics, Interviews, MMO Industry, Previews, PvP, News Items, War, Consoles, Events (Massively's Coverage), World of Tanks, World of Warplanes, World of Warships  At this year's E3, Massively talked with Wargaming's Jeremy Monroe a bit about the company's growth, World of Tanks on the 360, and future plans for game releases. Continue reading E3 2013: World of Tanks is blasting its way to the 360
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| E3 2013: Warframe is coming to a PS4 near you Posted: 15 Jun 2013 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Hands-On, Consoles, MMOFPS, Events (Massively's Coverage)  The PS4 demo was graphically superior to plenty of titles, running in full 1080P without a hitch or glitch in performance. Controls were responsive (although they took some getting used to), and playing with a handful of players was exhilarating at the Sony booth. I'm used to more of a keyboard-and-mouse control setup, but console fraggers will feel right at home. Continue reading E3 2013: Warframe is coming to a PS4 near you
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| The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV beta phase (E)3 Posted: 15 Jun 2013 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Previews, News Items, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log  Am I excited? Of course I am because I haven't been able to play yet. I'm writing this from the past, and by the time you read this, I will be awash in Eorzea. There was also a major industry event this week, one that's known officially as the Electronic Entertainment Expo and known more colloquially to everyone in the world as E3. Final Fantasy XIV was there making an impression, revealing jobs at long last, and generally carrying on as if it owned the place. So let's talk a little bit about what we saw from E3 if you can tear yourself away from the beta client for, like, five minutes. Continue reading The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV beta phase (E)3
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| Paradox Interactive drops Salem; Seatribe to continue development Posted: 15 Jun 2013 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Historical, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser, Sandbox  According to the official announcement, both Paradox Interactive and Seatribe feel that this decision is for the health of the game now and in the future, and there are no immediate plans for a shutdown or anything of the sort. Players will be given a discount coupon for Paradox Interactive's online store and a free bundle of Salem's microtransaction currency. What happens with the game after the handover is complete remains to be seen. [Thanks to Chrysillis for the tip!]
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