| Chaos Theory: The Secret World's Tokyo barrier Posted: 26 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Horror, Real-Life, Opinion, The Secret World, Chaos Theory, Buy-to-Play Blue Mountain: On the road through The Secret World adventures, this was the zone that would make or break many players. It's the point when you had to really start crafting your decks more carefully and applying synergies. Not all who felt the blow of this particular skill check powered through, making it a barrier to continuing on to Egypt and Transylvania as well as completing the story mission. Well, now there's a new barrier in town: Tokyo. As much as I had looked forward to the Issue #9 content, and as much as I am enjoying the content now that it is here, I have to admit that Tokyo is the granddaddy of barriers. Not only are there barriers to getting to the content, but there are some to enjoying it once you get there too. And any one of them might cause players to give up on Tokyo and The Secret World before experiencing the whole update. So to help folks avoid smashing into any barriers unexpectedly and leaving bruises, let me give you the scoop on what lies ahead. Continue reading Chaos Theory: The Secret World's Tokyo barrier  Chaos Theory: The Secret World's Tokyo barrier originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| WoW reveals new human and Draenei male models Posted: 26 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT |
| WildStar unveils Strain-themed customization options Posted: 26 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Galleries, Screenshots, Patches, Previews, News Items, WildStar, Subscription, Buy-to-Play It is the doom that slumbers beneath Nexus. It is dread and loathing. It is a vile plague that both the Dominion and Exiles are desperately striving to purge. It's your new housing decor! Yes, the WildStar fashion police have spoken, and with the game's first major update, covering your home in the tentacles, eyeballs, and various protrusions of the Strain is all the rage this year. Also covering your clothing and mounts, because at that point why not, right? Players will be able to pick up new plugs and decor for houses, new costume items and dyes for their personal equipment, a new hoverboard, and new mount customizations, all of which should make your character look completely Strain-infested. If that's what you want, at least. No word on what functions the new plugs will perform, but we're betting it'll be gross. Take a look at the official drop page for a few more pictures of these customizations in action. [Source: Carbine Studios press release] WildStar unveils Strain-themed customization options originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Trion details ArcheAge's patron status, APEX system Posted: 26 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, ArcheAge, Sandbox Trion has detailed its plans for Patron status in ArcheAge, which it says takes a cue from the company's experience in converting RIFT to a free-to-play business model. Patron status is basically ArcheAge's premium service tier, though Trion says it isn't required to play and instead "adds to the fun." Patrons will get: o. Bonus online Labor Point regeneration (10 per 5 minutes) o. Offline Labor Point regeneration (5 per 5 minutes) o. Increased maximum Labor Points cap (5000 maximum) o. 10% bonus to all Experience gained through combat or labor usage o. 10% discount on Marketplace purchases o. 5 Loyalty Tokens per day for use in the Loyalty Store (awarded on first login of the day) o. Ability to claim land by placing farms and houses o. Ability to pay in-game taxes on owned property o. Ability to post auctions on the Auction House by default Trion has also announced APEX, an in-game item that grants credits when consumed and that can be sold on the game's auction house or traded between players. Much like EVE Online's PLEX, APEX will allow "industrious" ArcheAge players to pay for Patron status via their gameplay rather than real money. There's more to Trion's announcement, too, including possible F2P house ownership, so click through the links below to read the rest! Trion details ArcheAge's patron status, APEX system originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| The Daily Grind: Does your guild stay together between MMOs? Posted: 26 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Events (Real-World), Guilds, MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous I can't remember the exact moment that my MMO guildies collectively realized, hey, we are pretty good friends and we like each other enough to play other games together so maybe let's do that, but that's more or less what happened. After a few years of trying to figure out our place in the MMO world, we settled down into a pattern: The same core folks migrate to new and old games together and check them out as a cohesive unit. This year has been a bit different, though, as the big releases haven't enticed enough of us or have made it so difficult for our international group to play on the same server that it's not been worth the trouble. What about you folks -- does your guild stick together from MMO to MMO? Or do you join a new guild for a fresh game?  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: Does your guild stay together between MMOs? originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| The Stream Team: Choose My Adventure moves to ArcheAge Posted: 25 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Polls, Video, New Titles, Free-to-Play, Choose My Adventure, Livestream, ArcheAge, Sandbox, The Stream Team If you've wanted the chance to direct Massively's MJ in her ArcheAge adventures, here's that chance! Choose My Adventure is hooking up with The Stream Team for a full month of viewer-driven escapades in the sandbox's alpha. First up, choosing which race she'll play for the two-hour adventures throughout July. Should MJ be a humanesque Nuian or Harani, an elegant Elf, or remain as a feline Firran? Join us live at 8:00 p.m. to try and convince the other viewers to support your choice, then vote in the poll below! Game: ArcheAge Host: MJ Guthrie Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT Enjoy our Stream Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Choose My Adventure moves to ArcheAge The Stream Team: Choose My Adventure moves to ArcheAge originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Entropy discounts Founder's Packs for Steam Sale Posted: 25 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, News Items, Promotions The Steam Summer Sale is that glorious time of year when we drop money on games that we subsequently won't remember purchasing until months later, leaving us collectively scratching our heads and asking when we bought these titles. So how'd you like to add an early access MMO to that pile of games you won't remember you have? All three of the Entropy Founder's Packs are now available at a 33% discount until the end of the Summer Sale on June 30th. The sale coincides with a recent update to the game introducing the gladiatorial combat sport known as NOVA, a free-for-all brawl where five people enter and only one leaves. The smallest package available gives players access to two character slots as well as full game access, with higher tiers including a variety of extra ships, more character slots, and bonus character creator options. If it sounds like it's right at your speed, jump in on the deal before the end of the month. We've included the latest video interview with the devs after the break. Continue reading Entropy discounts Founder's Packs for Steam Sale Entropy discounts Founder's Packs for Steam Sale originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Swordsman opens up sales of its Hero's Pack Posted: 25 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, News Items, Free-to-Play, Promotions Swordsman is currently in closed beta, but it's moving into open beta soon, and as is now the tradition, that means it's time to offer players a chance to buy the game. Sort of. The game is free-to-play, but if you feel like dropping $60 on the game before it launches, you can pick up the Hero's Pack, filled with all sorts of nice little prizes for your future martial artist characters. Purchasing the Hero's Pack nets you a special mount, costume, and apprentice. You also nab 10 Mithril (which can be sold for a mountain of in-game currency), 600 East Sector Treasures (used for summoning a boss), and a ring (used for wearing a ring and getting a stat boost). Players who purchase now will get early access to the open beta as well. If you're enjoying the closed test or just like the idea and really want to buy into the game now, the option is open. [Source: Perfect World Entertainment press release] Swordsman opens up sales of its Hero's Pack originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade's founder program goes live Posted: 25 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), News Items, Free-to-Play, Warhammer 40k, Miscellaneous The founder and pre-order program for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade MMO is now officially live. Founder tiers available start with the $40 Warrior Pack (which includes the game, early module access, 40,000 game points, and special perks) and run the price scale up to the $450 (and currently on sale) Xenos pack, which includes the game and early access along with 610,000 game points and even more special perks. Not into forking over your cash just yet? At E3 a few weeks ago, Behavior Online told Massively that at launch (expected in 2016), Eternal Crusade will boast a hybrid model, with a $40 buy-to-play option and a free-to-play option that restricts players to the Ork Boyz faction. The cash shop will sell "pay-to-be-cool" cosmetics and skins, the devs said. The studio also issued a new teaser trailer to coincide with the program launch. We've included it below. Continue reading Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade's founder program goes live Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade's founder program goes live originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Choose My Adventure: Final thoughts on WildStar Posted: 25 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, New Titles, Opinion, Hands-On, Choose My Adventure, WildStar, Subscription This week marks my last stint with WildStar for Choose My Adventure, and I'll be giving not only my overall impressions of the game for this final installment but a run-down of my thoughts on the first few levels of each class and path. When the fantasy/sci-fi MMO launched earlier this month, I had no idea what to expect. I had watched the preview trailers and knew the general premise of the game's feel, but didn't dive too deeply into game mechanics or lore because I like to discover these things myself as I go. WildStar is the perfect game for this, in my opinion, because it's full of surprises... in a good way. Continue reading Choose My Adventure: Final thoughts on WildStar Choose My Adventure: Final thoughts on WildStar originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| RIFT producer's letter reveals Nightmare Tide expansion Posted: 25 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, RIFT RIFT's latest expansion is called Nightmare Tide, and Trion producer Bill Fisher says that it will release before the end of the year. The new content will take players into the Plane of Water and will feature new open-world zones, new story quest lines, a new rift type, an increased level cap, and more. Fisher also mentions RIFT's ongoing Summerfest as well as the new Blighted Antechamber Warfront. Finally, there's a blurb about auction house changes coming in the pre-expansion 2.8 update. Click through the links below to read all about it! RIFT producer's letter reveals Nightmare Tide expansion originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Oculus slams ZeniMax in latest legal statement Posted: 25 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: MMO Industry, News Items, Legal, Virtual Reality The war of words continues between Oculus VR and ZeniMax. The latest salvo comes courtesy of a legal statement issued by the former in which it denies ZeniMax's claim that key tech was developed by John Carmack before he left ZeniMax for Oculus. "By deliberately misstating some facts and omitting others, ZeniMax makes the incredible assertion that it, a videogame software publishing company for personal computers and consoles like the Sony PlayStation, invented and developed a virtual reality hardware and software system," the statement reads, in part. It goes on to state that the Oculus VR headset tech was developed by Palmer Luckey and that the "lawsuit is nothing more than ZeniMax seeking to correct for a massive missed opportunity through the assertion of meritless litigation." Oculus slams ZeniMax in latest legal statement originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| TUG videos shows off new survival mode, more explorable biomes Posted: 25 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, News Items, Sandbox If you've been looking forward to testing out TUG's persistent survival mode, it's now here; alpha update 0.6.2 introduced the first phase this week. The update also includes new biomes to explore, new resources to gather, an extended hunger timer, and more. The Proving Grounds, the game's traditional arena mode, is still available to play. To get a peek at all the new biomes and other changes, watch the videos below and check the official patch notes. Nerd Kingdom's Peter Salinas also shared with Massively what players can expect in the next update. Around July 11th, TUG will add "AI, goats to hunt and harvest for foods, cooking, farming, camp fires, and throwing spears." Players can get early access to the game on Steam. Continue reading TUG videos shows off new survival mode, more explorable biomes TUG videos shows off new survival mode, more explorable biomes originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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