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The Anvil of Crom: Once more unto the Breach, dear friends

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 10:00 AM PDT

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Ah yes, where else but Massively can you get a lesson in both Shakespeare and Age of Conan (in the same article, no less)? Nowhere else, I tell you, and before we get to the Conan part, let's get ye olde English out of the way. Many of you have no doubt uttered today's titular phrase on your way into a particularly nasty game dungeon. A few of you may have even uttered it correctly.

Here's your gold star.

The rest of you, pay attention: It's unto the breach. Unto, not into. So said Shakespeare and later Olivier in his 1944 film adaptation of Henry V. And yeah, I used to say it wrong too. Anyway, on to the AoC. The Breach in question is one of two new solo dungeons added with the Unchained update, and thanks to Blood and Glory, this particular dungeon is the only one of the pair that your humble columnist has found time to sample.

Gallery: Age of Conan - The Breach

Loading screenThe Breach from afarDead guys hangingBear Shaman's campfireThe Arena again

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Final Fantasy XI outlines the road ahead for classes

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 09:00 AM PDT

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Final Fantasy XI has a pretty expansive list of classes, and while that gives players plenty of freedom, it can pose a headache for design trying to keep each job distinct. But the development team has managed thus far, and the latest update previewing the future philosophy for job adjustments shows that there are still more elements to be brought into play. Each of the game's 20 jobs has a unique vision and role, with several potential new abilities discussed.

While none of the directions design is taking jobs will be of huge surprise to veteran players, there are some interesting promises of future abilities and goals. For example, the team wants to give Beastmasters the tools to be useful and desirable in a party, while Dragoons are potentially getting more enmity management and more synergy with the wyvern. Final Fantasy XI players should look at the full rundown to see where their favorite class sits in terms of design -- as well as hints of what might be coming down the line.

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Global Chat: Pressed for time edition

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 08:00 AM PDT

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Welcome to this week's Global Chat! We love hearing what you have to say at Massively, and we love it even more when we can share the best comments with all of our readers. Massively staffers will be contributing some of their favorite comments every week, so keep an eye out every Sunday for more Global Chat!

This week's edition of Global Chat is all about that precious commodity: Time. While there are still plenty of gamers out there who have time for hours-long play sessions, there are more and more players who are seeking a relatively brief and relaxing break from a busy lifestyle. Follow along after the jump and let's talk about those players!

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The Daily Grind: Who's on your dev dream team?

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 06:00 AM PDT

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Most of us are armchair developers in one respect or another, and a lot of what occurs in the comments section of an MMO blog relates to decisions devs have made on our favorite (or least favorite) games.

Certain devs have also attained celebrity status, and of course, companies like Blizzard, BioWare, and Sony are household names outside of MMO circles. It's also fun to speculate on what might result from the addition of dev A to team B or the merging of company C with publisher D. For today's Daily Grind, imagine you had an unlimited budget, as well as every MMO dev in the industry knocking on your door and offering to make the game you've always wanted to play.

Who's on your dev dream team, and what kind of game would they make?

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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Prime: Battle for Dominus shows off new gameplay videos

Posted: 16 Jul 2011 06:00 PM PDT

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Fresh from yesterday's Pitchblack Games dev chat, we have some new gameplay videos from the studio's upcoming sci-fi MMO Prime: Battle for Dominus. The two five-minute-long videos feature pure, delicious gameplay to tease fans as they await the release of the PvP-oriented title.

The first video walks players through Prime's character creation and gives a sneak peek at what can be expected from character customization. The second of the two videos focuses on actual gameplay as the devs take a new character out into the world of Prime. Any Prime fan should definitely take a look at the full videos past the cut, though we can't say it'll make the wait any easier -- we just ended up wanting even more.

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Global Agenda 1.5 video teaser hints at Sonoran Desert content

Posted: 16 Jul 2011 04:00 PM PDT

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Global Agenda's 1.5 update is just around the corner, and Hi-Rez has released a teaser video to whet your appetite. The clip is pretty brief (under a minute's worth of footage to be precise) but it nonetheless sets an eerie stage for what looks to be some fun additions to the third-person shooter's Sonoran Desert PvE content.

As the teaser web page states, "Robotics agents are using drones to stream video to the domes. Is it safe for agents to enter this area of the desert?" You'll have to wait for 1.5 to find out, but in the meantime, fly your jetpack past the cut to get a look at the surveillance footage (and listen in on its creepy audio track) before heading to the official Global Agenda website for more details.

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One Shots: Remembering when

Posted: 16 Jul 2011 02:00 PM PDT

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As we close in on the end of main character week here on One Shots, one Massively reader shares a Dark Age of Camelot blast from his past:
Here is my first-ever MMO character. Nightsong, shadowblade from the Kay Server on DAOC. She is standing in front of my first in-game house, with our guild colors of Fury flying. Such great memories. I think it holds up to a lot of current-gen games as far as graphics and armor style goes.
We're coming to the close of main character week, and gearing up for the Massively team to take the spotlight. Each day next week will feature one Massively writer taking a One Shots guest spot. What will they come up with? Keep your eye on One Shots to find out!

Gallery: One Shots: 2011

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Congratulations to the winner of Massively's Twitter contest!

Posted: 16 Jul 2011 12:00 PM PDT

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Massively's contest celebrating our 10,000th Twitter follower turned out to be a big hit! We watched the number of followers reach -- and surpass -- our goal, and finally got the pleasure of choosing a winner!

Several game development studios pitched in prizes, and Massively reader Arbitrary Genius is the recipient of an exciting MMO prize package: Congratulations to our winner, thank you to all of our readers who entered, and a special thank you to those developers who contributed prizes. Keep your eye on Massively's Twitter feed for more contests and all the latest news!

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EVE Online: Share Your EVEisReal Content

Posted: 16 Jul 2011 09:10 AM PDT

The folks over at CCP have tossed us an update about the Museum Piece, the Visualizer wherein you can upload some of your favorite EVE Online stuff, like videos or images. Check it out.

General: World of Warplanes Economy - World of Tanks 2?

Posted: 16 Jul 2011 08:41 AM PDT

Wargaming.net has announced the economic system that will be in their World of Tanks follow up, World of Warplanes, and it turns out it's going to be pretty much the same thing. Not only will World of Warplanes have the same system, but players will also share their economic profile between the two games for those who have registered accounts with both games.
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The Weekend Journal

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 07:03 AM PDT


Yet another week passed! The next MMO convention coming up will be ChinaJoy 2011, which begins on 28 July in less than 2 weeks' time. What can we expect? Well, for the biggest announcement I am guessing the announcement for TERA China going to Shanda Games. Other famous titles set to light up the show will be Age of Wulin, Transformers Online and Dungeon Keeper Online. I have had a look at some of the titles which will be revealed for the first time (China developed) and I am really... well, surprised in a strange way. Stay tuned to more info!


There is nothing much to report on a work and personal level, but the next few months will be an exciting and challenging one. I am a workaholic when stuff I like to do is being piled on me (not a sad excuse for being single), so I really look forward to the upcoming busy period! That's all folks, and have an awesome week ahead!

Mabinogi Heroes (CN) - Finally no IP block

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 12:07 AM PDT


So, Mabinogi Heroes (China) went into Open Beta a few days ago and luckily, there is no IP block. Which is of course the opposite of the English server Vindictus, restricted to only players in North America. From what I know, the European English server should be ready by year end, but then again it is hosted by Nexon, thus there should be yet another IP block as well.


The game looks and plays awesome, even though I find the characters' facial expressions a little creepy. Back then, I played Vindictus for a short while using a proxy and there wasn't a jump function. This was only added in Mabinogi Heroes Xtreme Edition, which I suppose the China server is using. Is there a jump feature in Vindictus now?


The China server will also be adding in some oriental flair to the game, which you can see below. Some of the characters are dressed in various eastern armors and garments. I am guessing these will be cash shop costumes when the game goes commercial.


Having been in the industry for over a year now, I got to know some restrictions and concerns when publishing games. For example, bringing Mabinogi Heroes to other regions. There will be talks of profits, how much royalty Nexon will be getting, if Nexon sees the region as a profitable one, is it cost efficient setting up a new team to cater for that region and lots more. Mabinogi Heroes is a good game, but I do hope there will be a server for the Asia Pacific region in the future.
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Recall Your Impressive PvP Experiences

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For me, acting as a character in an MMO was similar to the life in the real world. But one day, when I was checking loots excitedly during a battle against a champion boss in Ultima Online desperately, I was put to sleep all of a sudden.

Hellgate: Up or Down, This Game Is Half Good and Half Bad

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Hey guys, I am going to be honest in this article, a few days ago I noticed that a lot of people around mmosite and all over the net is talking about the new Hellgate resurrection game. It's more like Hellgate re-release, that's right, just like APB Reloaded.

S4 League Has Unveiled a New Expansion, "Iron Eyes"

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Alaplaya, has revealed a new expansion for S4 League later this month. The new season, entitled "Iron Eyes," will be the second installment in a series of major updates to the action-packed title, and will feature a new game mode, maps, weapons, and costumes. Players who want to test their mettle against all that Iron Eyes has in store don't have long to wait, as S4 League: Season 2 will be available at end of July.

The MMO Quickie: Fast Games for the Gamer on the Go

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Need your online gaming fix but don't have the luxury of hours and hours to burn? Perhaps it is time for you to foray into the world of casual MMO gaming. Virtual lives in distant planets, strange timelines, and other dimensions take time and a lot of effort. And as they say, time is golden. Or is that silence?
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