MMO Updates |
- Square details Final Fantasy XI June update
- The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's E3 revelations
- NGames teases new Star Trek 'MMO'
- Crowdfunded EVE Online documentary premieres July 11
- E3 2014: A quick hands-on with Destiny
- The Daily Grind: Should MMOs change fundamental design rules post-launch?
- MMO Week in Review: Massively's E3 roundup
- PlanetSide 2 players are invited to fight over new server name
- Albion Online's mounts are for riding, not fighting
- E3 2014: Shroud of the Avatar's Garriott and Long emphasize immersion
| Square details Final Fantasy XI June update Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Lore, Patches  The June update is scheduled to drop tomorrow, June 17th. You can find out more info on the official forums.
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| The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's E3 revelations Posted: 16 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, Patches, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log, Subscription  But oh my, was it ever worth it. Here we are in the wake of E3 fit to burst with new information, new revelations, all the fun stuff you could ask for from the convention. It's ever so joyous. So let's talk about what we've learned about the next patch, the patch after that, vague rumblings of the future, and... um... darn. There was one big thing that got unveiled at E3, wasn't there? Continue reading The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's E3 revelations
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| NGames teases new Star Trek 'MMO' Posted: 16 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Browser, Casual  The game is purportedly an MMO, though to what extent publisher NGames doesn't say. In fact it doesn't say much of anything gameplay-related, though the title looks to be browser-based and set in Fluidic Space. "Combat plays a pivotal role," the press release mentions, with players needing to side with either the Klingons or the Federation. NGames says that it will "be revealing more information in the coming weeks." We've copy/pasted the full release after the cut. Continue reading NGames teases new Star Trek 'MMO'
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| Crowdfunded EVE Online documentary premieres July 11 Posted: 16 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Real-Life, Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Culture, MMO Industry, Sandbox, Crowdfunding  "This candid exploration of a video game community investigates the sometimes complicated relationship between EVE's dedicated player base and the game's developers, CCP Games," a press release from Sorgenfri Productions states. "It also documents one of the most tumultuous times in the game's lifespan -- the release of the Incarna expansion -- which turned out to be one of the most important moments in the history of online roleplaying games." Thanks to a successful $3000 Indiegogo campaign, the documentary will be published for free on YouTube and Vimeo right after its premiere at 8pm on July 11th. A teaser trailer is provided after the cut below. [Source: Sorgenfri Productions press release] Continue reading Crowdfunded EVE Online documentary premieres July 11
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| E3 2014: A quick hands-on with Destiny Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, New Titles, News Items, Hands-On, Events (Massively's Coverage), Destiny  After watching a video that touted plenty of public events, three-man strikes, dungeons, and story content, I followed the herd into a room and was subsequently not allowed to play any of that. Instead, the machines were all set up in teams for multi-player PvP matches only. Using pre-made con characters (players will be able to take their own characters in the competitive multiplayer mode at release), we dove right into two back-to-back capture-the-flag scenarios. On the plus side, the two maps highlighted the good graphics and sported very different landscapes; besides the very distinct themes, one had vehicles to utilize while the other did not. On the negative side, throwing together such random teams of folks who've never touched the game before lead to a less-than-ideal experience in teamwork. Unfortunately, the brief play-test that focused on only PvP allowed for little in-depth exploration of the title. How's Destiny PvE and the rest of its sci-fi quasi-MMO experience? We'll let you know when beta opens July 17th on the PS4!  Massively's on the ground in Los Angeles during the week of June 10-12, bringing you all the best news from E3 2014. We're covering everything from WildStar and Landmark to Skyforge and H1Z1, so stay tuned!
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| The Daily Grind: Should MMOs change fundamental design rules post-launch? Posted: 16 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, Opinion, Guild Wars 2, Massively Meta, The Daily Grind  My first reaction was wooo, awesome! But after some reflection, I wondered whether the change wasn't more than cosmetic. Having three craft skills on every character affects leveling rates and PvE zone population, inflates the item market, impacts the resource market, and could even alter whether players buy other items from the cash shop (like character and inventory slots). I bet players who've dropped craft skills to pick up new ones won't be pleased, either. It's definitely more than just a fun cosmetic thing. While this tweak probably won't matter that much in the long-run of a game like Guild Wars 2, fundamental changes made midstream have certainly been known to haunt some games forever. What do you think -- should MMOs change core design rules post-launch? Where do you draw the line between a little quality-of-life tweak and a major shift in design philosophy?  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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| MMO Week in Review: Massively's E3 roundup Posted: 15 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Massively Meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous  This week, the Massively staff on the ground in LA and manning the fort back home were preoccupied with E3 2014, which surprised us with some great MMO offerings. Here's a roundup of our best coverage from this year's con! Continue reading MMO Week in Review: Massively's E3 roundup
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| PlanetSide 2 players are invited to fight over new server name Posted: 15 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2  SOE is planning a "ServerSmash" battle for Friday, June 20th, between the inhabitants of Waterson and Mattherson. Outfits can sign up to represent their server during the event. The studio acknowledged that this event might be a siren's call to griefers and asked for good sportsmanship: "We implore both the participating servers, as well as the community at large, to take the high ground and help us make this a fun, amazing event that we can all appreciate." [Thanks to OdinsPride for the tip!]
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| Albion Online's mounts are for riding, not fighting Posted: 15 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Dev Diaries, Sandbox  "The player is unable to fight, gather or interact with any buildings while on horseback. Mounts will provide a number of buffs to the character, which are effective immediately when they mount, and deactivate when they dismount," the team posted. While mounts won't be trampling over enemy's corpses, they will come in armored versions that can shrug off more damage if a player is attacked. Mounts are not only represented by horses, but oxen as well, with the latter being more suited to transporting goods over long distances. You can see a quick video of Albion's mounts in action after the break! [Thanks to Dengar for the tip!] Continue reading Albion Online's mounts are for riding, not fighting
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| E3 2014: Shroud of the Avatar's Garriott and Long emphasize immersion Posted: 15 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Interviews, Hands-On, Events (Massively's Coverage), Crowdfunding, Shroud of the Avatar  Are backers getting what they paid for? One weekend every month they can jump in and experience a new release of the game and offer feedback to the development team. And thanks to E3 2014, I also got to jump in and get some hands-on time with the latest release of the game. On top of that, I spoke with Richard Garriott and Executive Producer Starr Long about everything from player economy and pay-to-win concerns to combat, immersion, and player-contributed content. Continue reading E3 2014: Shroud of the Avatar's Garriott and Long emphasize immersion
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