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The Road to Mordor: A tour of LotRO's update 14 and majestic Gondor

Posted: 05 Jul 2014 10:00 AM PDT

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With Update 13, Volume III, and the good nation of Rohan in our rear-view mirrors, we now turn ahead to see Gondor, next six exits, straight ahead. Lord of the Rings Online players have a lot to be excited for when Update 14 arrives, not the least of which is a new country that was central to the events of The Return of the King.

Update 14 is scheduled to release on Monday, July 14th, because marketers always get a special little thrill when they match up similar numbers. It's a pretty sizable content patch that's almost a mini-expansion, with five additional levels, a new epic book, three questing regions, well over 100 quests, and a new essence system for gear. This past week I sat down with Turbine to get a whirlwind tour of what lies beyond Rohan, and after seeing it, I think that LotRO fans have good reason to hope for an exciting summer.

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    WRUP: Star Wars ceiling specifications edition

    Posted: 05 Jul 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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    Welcome back to Massively's What Are You Playing, the game in which we tell you what we're playing this weekend and you get into a giant comment flamewar about how high ceilings and luxury condos break established canon lore for Tatooine. Man, Star Wars fans really are crazy.

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      The Daily Grind: Do you like ordering NPC minions around?

      Posted: 05 Jul 2014 06:00 AM PDT

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      Buried among the announcement of RIFT: Nightmare Tides was the addition of collectible minions to the game. Players will supposedly be able to order minions around on various tasks to benefit their characters, which sounds pretty awesome to me.

      It also seems to be the latest entry in a growing movement of player-controlled NPC minions in MMOs. Star Trek Online has the duty officer system, Neverwinter has a cool web game that uses one's companions, SWTOR allows you to boss around crew members, and Warlords of Draenor looks to have something similar with its garrisons.

      Do you like this type of feature? Is it enjoyable to send your loyal subjects out to do your bidding even if you're not in the 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!

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        Betawatch: June 28 - July 4, 2014

        Posted: 04 Jul 2014 06:00 PM PDT

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        This week, Trion Worlds explained the reasoning behind ArcheAge's closed beta delay; sandbox fans must now wait until mid-July for the anticipated closed beta events. What else is new in the world of MMO betas? The complete Betawatch roundup awaits.

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          UemeU goes deeper than the typical sandbox

          Posted: 04 Jul 2014 04:00 PM PDT

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          How about a good palindrome to round out your Friday experience? What, you want a sandbox on top of that? Fine; here's UemeU and stop bothering me.

          Omnigon Games recently announced that alpha-dwelling UemeU is now on Steam Greenlight and can be downloaded for free on the official website. The project draws upon popular sandbox games such as Little Big Planet and Minecraft to give players the ability to create their own worlds and stories. The main claim to fame here is an impressive depth that goes beyond the simpler tools that its competition provides.

          You can check out one of the avatar videos for UemeU after the break to get an idea for the potential that this title holds.

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          Final Fantasy XIV posts preliminary notes for patch 2.3

          Posted: 04 Jul 2014 03:00 PM PDT

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          YES THANK YOU WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING THERE FOR MANY YEARS NOW
          While it's a long weekend in the US, fans of Final Fantasy XIV will have to wait until next Tuesday to enjoy all of the content added in patch 2.3. But you can get a head start of sorts by checking out the preliminary patch notes. Sure, the notes list all of the features that everyone knows about by now, like Frontline and new dungeons, but there are some gems in there for players that we hadn't expected.

          Players will soon be able to augment artifact armor and the upgraded form of said armor so that the equipment may be colored as desired. Inn rooms will include a new toy chest for playing minigames, starting with the Parley minigame last seen in 1.0. There's also a wide-scale revamp of Gladiator/Paladin weapons; knives and daggers have been removed from those classes and will be available to Rogues/Ninjas in the future. Check out the full patch notes on the official site.

          [Thanks to Kythas for the tip!]

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          Warlords of Draenor previews Frostfire Ridge

          Posted: 04 Jul 2014 02:00 PM PDT

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          As the closed beta for World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor rages on, Blizzard has a pair of previews up for one of the expansion's zones: Frostfire Ridge.

          Frostfire Ridge's biome features a fun combination of snow-covered wastes and towering volcanoes, so whether your tastes run hot or cold, this place will have you covered. The zone is what will eventually become the Blade's Edge Mountains in Burning Crusade's version of the zone, and here players will be helping Thrall's daddy survive among a closing net of enemies.

          Even among such hostile environs, players will find a fortress of solitude. The Horde garrison will be established in this zone, offering a base from which to build a sanctuary and an army.

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          Choose My Adventure: Forever Firran in ArcheAge's alpha

          Posted: 04 Jul 2014 01:00 PM PDT

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          Welcome to the first official all-stream version of Choose My Adventure, where Massively's MJ will delve deeper into ArcheAge on two-hour adventures that you help direct. She's continuing to explore the world as the feline Firran as directed by the last round of voting. But now the adventures are ramping up and she's picking up the pace, so what direction shall she go?

          There's no need to only quest if you want XP; you can also gather, craft, and farm. You can focus on land adventures or brave the high seas. There's plenty of choice involved, and the choice is yours. Join us live at 4:00 p.m. EDT and help decide what MJ does, then vote in the poll to determine next week's leveling path! The polls closes at 11:59 P.M. Monday, June 8th.

          Game: ArcheAge
          Host: MJ Guthrie
          Date: Friday, July 4th, 2014
          Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT

          Enjoy our Stream Team video below.

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            Aura Kingdom: Now Available on Steam

            Posted: 05 Jul 2014 12:14 AM PDT

            Now Available on Steam

            This July 4th, Steam acolytes can becoming citizens of Aura Kingdom's anime land of the free-to-play. Aeria Games, AK's publisher, were excited to officially launch the game on Steam this Friday: "Having a game launch on Steam is a sign of trust in the quality of the game and the service we provide," said Dr. Pascal Zuta, CEO of Aeria Games. "We are very excited to now be able to offer Aura Kingdom to a wider audience through the Steam platform."

            General: Endless Legend Massive Beta on Steam

            Posted: 05 Jul 2014 12:24 AM PDT

            Endless Legend Massive Beta on Steam

            This week publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Amplitude Studios released a "huge" Beta version of fantasy MMO, Endless Legend. The Beta focuses on two new factions, multiplayer functionality, battle enhancements, improved diplomacy, and more.

            Ragnarok Online: Update - Rovu: Path of Heroes' New Mercenary System

            Posted: 05 Jul 2014 12:45 AM PDT

            Update - Rovu: Path of Heroes

            Ragnarok Online: Valkyrie Uprising has just gotten a bit more mercenary. The game's latest update, Rovu: Path of Heroes brings a range of changes including new level and job level caps, new lands, free warps and most significantly, the new Mercenary system.

            World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Beta Key Sweepstakes (Week 1)

            Posted: 04 Jul 2014 04:19 PM PDT

            Warlords of Draenor Beta Key Sweepstakes (Week 1)

            MMORPG.com has setup a random drawing sweepstakes to give away the next 1,000 beta keys for the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, Warlords of Draenor! From now until July 8 @ 9PM EDT you can enter for a chance to win one of these elusive keys!

            Elder Scrolls Online: The Post-50 Experience to be Overhauled

            Posted: 04 Jul 2014 11:30 AM PDT

            The Post-50 Experience to be Overhauled

            A new post has appeared on the Elder Scrolls Online forum that will bring some welcome news to players working through Veteran content at the post-50 level: Changes are coming beginning Monday, July 7th. The team has been listening to player feedback about how content post-50 is dramatically different from all that came before. To answer to concerns and wishes of those who want to continue to be able to solo much of the content, Veteran content will be undergoing a significant change.

            General: The Week in RPGs for July 4th

            Posted: 02 Jul 2014 06:38 PM PDT

            The Week in RPGs for July 4th

            The post-E3 lull doesn't have us down! It's another full week of RPG news here at the RPG Files. For the week of July 3rd, we have a new Dragon Age character reveal, a Witcher spin-off, Destiny predictions, and another case of professional gaming as a boys' club. Read on for all that and more!

            Landmark: Kerrans, Kittens, and Player-Made Foundations

            Posted: 02 Jul 2014 06:12 PM PDT

            Kerrans, Kittens, and Player-Made Foundations

            Aside from the tale of a kitten Sony Online Entertainment has adopted, one important Landmark related update is that a new island will test builders' imaginations The best builders will be given the privilege of having their creations immortalized in Everquest Next and Norrathian history.
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            Get Closer to Closers Online- Detail Feature Preview

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            Get Closer to Closers Online- Detail Feature Preview


            Korea NADDIC GAMES had started the ultra high speed action fighting MORPG Closers Beta. A new PvP gameplay video of this game's MOBA mode was released, too.Closers is actually one of the top games I am looking forward to playing sometime this year.You may remain unconvinced, let's see the reasons why it'll shock you all.

            Diablo: Hellfire Amulet In-Depth Guide

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            Diablo: Hellfire Amulet In-Depth Guide


            Patch 2.1 adds a new Hellfire Amulet which rolls a random passive when crafted. Now it's the best time to start saving up crafting materials, since the new Amulet is considered Best-in-Slot for most of the classes.
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            MMORPG Reviews

            MMORPG Reviews

            Infinity Wars

            Posted: 04 Jul 2014 09:04 AM PDT

            GAME TYPE: Free-to-play TCG PLATFORMS: Mac, Windows & Steam DEVELOPERS: Lightmare Studios GAME SYNOPSIS This new to the genre TCG offers up new level of strategy to trading card games, combining the best elements of the physical game and combining them with new innovations available only in a digital game creating new combat mechanics and […]

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            Exclusive Review: The Closed-Beta of Swordsman

            Posted: 04 Jul 2014 06:52 AM PDT

            RATING: Pros: Interesting option offering different controls, wide variety of available classes/ schools. Cons: Slightly dated graphics, cheesy story, lack of character customisation. Gameplay: 7 Sound: 6 Graphics: 7 Overvall: 7 With Swordsman beginning its open beta test today, we're having this review for after recently being granted the opportunity to give it a try. […]

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            Doom Warrior

            Posted: 04 Jul 2014 04:05 AM PDT

            GAME TYPE: Free-to-play Duel MMO PLATFORMS: Windows, Mac, and Linux / iOS and Android DEVELOPERS: Creaky Corpse GAME SYNOPSIS In Doom Warrior, players must fight for their lives in a battle arena. Taken as slaves, they are forced to fight for the entertainment of the wealthy and sadistic who gain pleasure from the bloodshed of […]

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