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New DDO trailer goes behind the scenes on Underdark expansion

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 10:30 AM PDT

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Dungeons and Dragons Online - Menace of the Underdark combat
Can't get enough of Turbine's new Dungeons and Dragons Online expansion, eh? We can't either, and fortunately the firm has released a new trailer that takes us behind the scenes on the making of the Menace of the Underdark content.

The clip features producer Fernando Paiz, who calls the expansion the largest content push in the game's six-year history. Since the expansion is delving into a new IP (the Forgotten Realms, as opposed to DDO's original Eberron setting), the devs have had to adjust their thinking in terms of both content and art direction. Turbine's Jeff De Puy says that "almost all the monsters we're creating for Forgotten Realms are epically large and big."

How epically large and big? You'll have to click past the cut and view the video to find out.

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Enter at Your Own Rift: Fishin' and survivin'

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 10:00 AM PDT

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One of the parts of the recent RIFT producer's letter that caught my eye was the hint that there will soon be more to do in game besides "stab" stuff. Maybe I'm mellowing in my old age, or perhaps it's because of my inner Bartle explorer player-type, but I'm enjoying activities in MMOs that don't involve mass slaughter all the time. Usually, that means crafting, but the inventory management that's required often leaves me cross-eyed by the time I'm done.

With Update 1.8, RIFT will add two new skills to the game: fishing and survival. Non-combat activities have already been introduced in past updates, like the wedding instance, but these two new skills look to be fun games within the game, so I was eager to check things out. Join me as I don some hip-waders, pack up some flint, and head to PTS for a peek at fishing, survival, and a quick peek at the looking-for-guild tool.

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    THQ executive explains WAR40K's new non-MMO direction

    Posted: 11 Apr 2012 09:00 AM PDT

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    Warhammer 40K: Dark Millennium Online - orc and a tank
    If you're curious about the fate of Warhammer 40K: Dark Millennium Online, Ripten recently interviewed THQ executive Danny Bilson regarding the game's future.

    You'll recall that late last month, THQ announced that DMO would shed its MMO skin and reinvent itself as a single-player title. Bilson says that much of what makes the game unique will remain intact, and most importantly, WAR40K "is still sitting with the people who invented it five years ago, and honestly, they are incredibly excited about the new direction."

    While you wouldn't expect anything less than positive spin from a bigwig whose company has seen better days, the interview still manages to make the new title sound pretty intriguing. "If you liked Space Marine, you're gonna love this thing. It's much deeper. Space Marine was designed as a console experience. This one has tremendous multiplayer gameplay, and there is a lot going on in this game that's spectacular," Bilson says.

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    PAX East 2012: Exploring the dark corners of The Secret World

    Posted: 11 Apr 2012 08:30 AM PDT

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    Screenshot -- The Secret World
    As anyone around the Massively offices can tell you, I am eagerly-bordering-on-obsessively awaiting the release of Funcom's latest entry into the MMO market, The Secret World. I'm all about the supernatural, occult, and paranormal, and The Secret World's "all the myths are true" philosophy is right up my alley, so when I heard that there would be a playable demo at PAX East 2012, it was all I could do not to squeal like a 12-year-old girl (and I may have done so anyway).

    Of course, many people are hesitant about the title. Between The Secret World's subscription-cum-microtransactions business model and Funcom's track record of poor launches and bug-laden games, some gamers are finding themselves hesitant to get hyped up for the game's June 19th launch. Of course, I'd be lying if I said I weren't at least a bit cautious myself, regardless of my enthusiasm for the game. So how is the game shaping up? Well, sit down, grab yourself a drink, and let me tell you what I think.

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      Entropia Universe brings recruiting app to Facebook

      Posted: 11 Apr 2012 08:00 AM PDT

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      Entropia Universe - fantasy village
      Entropia Universe has always skirted the line between game and advertising scheme, and the latest evidence of this is a new social media program developed by MindArk and Socialtype that aims to reward existing players for recruiting new ones.

      MMO recruitment drives are nothing new, but the kicker here is that the potential recruits can experience a slice of Entropia via their Facebook account. MindArk is using a software app called Bamboo to connect the MMO and Facebook portions of Entropia. Bamboo "turns your players into a highly-motivated marketing army," according to the app's website. "Bamboo users become ambassadors. They earn points for promoting your game through their social network. Every action is incentivized."

      MindArk says that the Entropia atmosphere has been ported to the Facebook app via its UI, graphics, and lore. New users can also add to said lore via their own unique plots.

      [Source: MindArk press release]

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        Storybricks video reveals UI, gameplay, zombified NPC

        Posted: 11 Apr 2012 07:30 AM PDT

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        Storybricks UI
        Back in January, Namaste Entertainment released its second video dev diary for Storybricks. Prior to that, company representatives drip-fed information to the press and convention-goers relative to the new title's story-based sandbox and its unique approach to both NPC and quest design.

        Today we get to actually see the game in action courtesy of the newest video dev diary. Storybricks CEO Rodolfo Rosini walks us through eight minutes of gameplay complete with a look at the UI, a small story instance, and some of the options available for customizing NPC action and motivation.

        Storybricks looks to break the traditional kill-10-rats MMO quest paradigm. The video clip shows us how with multiple NPC actions, behaviors, and customizable flavor text (not to mention a zombie ability, which Rosini describes as "very important."). He also says the footage is "pre-pre-alpha," but it's pretty exciting nonetheless. See for yourself after the break.

        [Thanks to John for the tip!]

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        The Daily Grind: How would you improve tutorials?

        Posted: 11 Apr 2012 06:00 AM PDT

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        Yesterday on Massively Speaking we had a lively discussion about what we dislike in MMO tutorials (the popups, oh the popups!) and how we'd improve them. But we are just a few humble souls slaving over old-fashioned typewriters, while you are a legion of computer-savvy geeks who have timed the wild, wild web. So how would you improve tutorials?

        Keep in mind that MMO tutorials can and should be aimed at two different demographics: those who have never played online RPGs before and those who are experienced genre vets who are giving this game a go. Introducing a newcomer to the genre in such a way that he or she is not scared off is trickier than you might suspect, especially in the era of Angry Birds accessibility. What could be done to ease new players into the games? How could tutorials better transmit the information that you truly need and skip the stuff that you don't?

        Let's brainstorm today! No idea is too silly, except for the sixth, 20th, and 41st comments. Those are just wack.

        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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          The Soapbox: If you want to sell special items, just do it already

          Posted: 10 Apr 2012 06:00 PM PDT

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          Disclaimer: The Soapbox column is entirely the opinion of this week's writer and does not necessarily reflect the views of Massively as a whole. If you're afraid of opinions other than your own, you might want to skip this column.

          I've argued before
          about the merits of being an honest cash-shop salesperson. You have to be upfront, blunt, and willing to take some heat. Bigpoint is one of my favorite examples of a cash-shop dependent developer simply because it says what it means and means what it says. It sells items, sometimes powerful items, in several different titles. Granted, the studio usually offers a way to get those same items through in-game means, but that doesn't make for as good a story.

          We reported on Bigpoint a while ago when its reps essentially said that if a developer is going to make an effort to sell in-game items, it should do it the right way by making those items have a significant impact on the game by being either powerful or desirable. I cannot agree more. Bigpoint is a car lot that sells beautiful luxury automobiles. It also sells junkers and even gives out a lot of cars for free, but its charity once again does not make for a good dramatic write-up. I tend to think that if you you are going to make a cash-shop, depending on the style of game, of course, you as a developer have got to consider just what sort of impact you want that cash-shop to have on your players, and you can't be afraid to push your idea from the beginning.

          But just get on with it.

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            Cryptic answers Champions Online Questionite questions in latest dev blog

            Posted: 10 Apr 2012 04:00 PM PDT

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            Screenshot -- Champions Online
            Unobtainium? Forget it. Vibranium? Old hat. Eludium? So passé. Champions Online's next update, Champions On Alert, will introduce a new element that will put the absurd naming convention of all these fictional substances to shame. The element in question is known as Questionite, and it will be the latest in-game currency available to CO players. The new currency will be used to procure "high level gear, Top Tier Costume Pieces and other special items like Travel Power Skins."

            The newest Champions Online dev blog addresses some common question(ite)s pertaining to the new currency. Questionite can be acquired through a variety of in-game methods, all of which are listed on the blog. The substance can also be bought from other players in exchange for Cryptic points (and of course, this also means that players can sell their Questionite to other players for Cryptic Points), which provides players who don't want to part with their hard-earned real-world cash an avenue through which to acquire C-Store exclusive items. It's certainly an interesting system, to say the least, so Champions players would do well to head on over to the official blog post and check out the full details.

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            Star Wars: The Old Republic's patch 1.2 goes live April 12th

            Posted: 10 Apr 2012 03:00 PM PDT

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            It's almost time for Star Wars: The Old Republic players to begin forging their legacies. BioWare announced today that the game's patch 1.2: Legacy update will be hitting the live servers this Thursday, April 12th, which will certainly come as welcome news to fans of the title.

            In addition to the next steps of the game's Legacy system, which our own Larry Everett has covered previously, the patch will also be bringing a wealth of new content for PvE and PvP players alike. For the former crowd, BioWare is adding a new Flashpoint known as The Lost Island and the new Explosive Conflict Operation. Players in the latter camp will be able to get their player-vs.-player jollies in the new Novare Coast Warzone, which pits Empire against Republic in a capture-and-control gametype. And of course, players of all playstyles will finally be able to tweak and customize their UIs as it suits their playstyles. For the full details on the upcoming patch and its corresponding maintenance, just head on over to the official site.

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            TERA announces open beta and head start schedules

            Posted: 10 Apr 2012 02:30 PM PDT

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            TERA's May 1st launch date is just around the corner, and we all know what that means: open beta testing and head start events ahoy! En Masse Entertainment has released a full schedule for the events leading up to the game's launch, so players can go ahead and plan when to call in sick to work.

            Players who have pre-ordered the game will be able to log in between April 13th and April 17th in order to create their first characters, thereby ensuring that they get the names they want. The game's open beta test will begin shortly after, and pre-order customers will once again get a one-day jump on the competition as they will be able to log in beginning on April 19th. On April 20th, the beta will open to the public, and it will run for three days until April 23rd. And finally, pre-order customers will get one final head start on April 28th, allowing them three days to explore the world of Arborea before the floodgates open to everyone on May 1st. So hone your blades, string your bows, and ready your spells, Arboreans. We'll see you on the other side.

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            Massively Speaking Episode 196: Tales from PAX East

            Posted: 10 Apr 2012 02:00 PM PDT

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            Massively Speaking Episode 196 takes us to the front lines of PAX East 2012, where the Massively team combed through all the latest and greatest exhibits and demos to find all the juicy revelations and impressions that will fill your hype tanks until the next convention. Eliot and Matt join us to give us all the latest and greatest (swag).

            Have a comment for the podcasters? Shoot an email to podcast@massively.com. We may just read your email on the air!

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              En Masse adding dungeon finder to TERA

              Posted: 10 Apr 2012 01:00 PM PDT

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              TERA - this is not the dungeon finder screen
              Love it or hate it, the dungeon finder has become synonymous with the modern-day MMO. Further evidence in this regard comes via En Masse Entertainment's latest website update, which trumpets the addition of dungeon finder mechanics to TERA.

              En Masse says that in addition to the standard group-making functionality, its version of the dungeon finder will give players "significant bonuses for grouping, and even send [them] extra rewards when the last boss falls."

              TERA's dungeon loot drops have also been increased across the board, in some cases up to double and triple the rates from past beta weekends. Hit up the official site for more details, including a comprehensive list of the game's dungeons.

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              Hyperspace Beacon: Holocron Files -- Chiss

              Posted: 10 Apr 2012 12:00 PM PDT

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              Hyperspace Beacon: Holocron Files -- Chiss
              For some players, deciding which species to play in Star Wars: The Old Republic comes down to which skin tone is the coolest. Wasn't it said when the species were first announced that the choices were human with blue skin, human with green skin, bald human, human with head tails, and human with horns? Although hyperbolic, the sentiment contains an element of truth, especially when judged by aesthetics alone. Then again, no one complains in fantasy games when you have a choice between human, short human, and human with pointy ears. Elves and dwarves are viewed through the lens of pre-existing culture and folk-lore.

              The Holocron Files are designed to lay the cultural foundation for some of SWTOR's species. From the horned Zabrak to the red-skinned Sith Pureblood, each Star Wars species has a rich history and backstory. Thankfully, BioWare kept that in mind when considering which species you could play.

              In honor of my newest character, it's only fitting that we discuss the Chiss this week.

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                Flameseeker Chronicles: Line of succession

                Posted: 10 Apr 2012 11:00 AM PDT

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                Guild Wars 2
                Sequels are tricky business. The more fans swarm around a game or franchise, the thicker the air gets with opinions regarding what the heart and soul of that game is all about. With that in mind, I don't envy sequel game designers the task of figuring out the balance of enough of a nod to the original to maintain the emotional connection that longstanding fans have without making newcomers feel locked out of something.

                One of the most frequent questions that pops up in the discussion of Guild Wars 2 anticipation is whether or not it's worth it for incoming players to take a spin through the original campaigns and expansion to pass the time. This is mostly tied in with discussion about the Hall of Monuments account rewards. In my opinion, the HoM rewards should be the least compelling reason to start a play-through, although it's still a good reason; even some members of our staff are haphazardly trying to find time to wade back through the stories before release. But considering everything in ArenaNet's design philosophy, we know the HoM rewards are unlikely to offer a statistical advantage, so they should be little more than a perk. Moreover, most of their value, it seems to me, should be from what they represent, which is both time spent in-game (forging that emotional connection) actually earning the reward points and the references some of them make to the original game. I still remember my first Stygian Reaver in GW, and that is why I'm looking forward to wielding one in Guild Wars 2.

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                  General gaming


                  GameStop Settles Lawsuit, Will Warn California Consumers About Used Game DLC

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 03:33 PM PDT

                  GameStop used games

                  A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed over two years ago in the state of California. The retailer was accused of deceptively misleading consumers into believing used games they purchased would include bonus downloadable content when, in fact, that content was only available for free to the games' original owners.

                  According to a press release issued today, a United States District Court judge approved the settlement reached between GameStop and law firm Baron and Budd, which was representing plaintiff James Collins. There are two aspects to the settlement, one of which includes consumers getting money back from GameStop. Those who purchased qualifying used games and are PowerUp Rewards members (the new-ish name for the store's loyalty program) are eligible to receive a check for $10 and a $5 coupon. Those who are not members can get a $5 check and a $10 coupon.

                  Republique May Pave The Way For More Hardcore iOS Games

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 12:44 PM PDT

                  Ryan Payton left 343 Industries last year to found a new company called Camouflaj where he planned to work on games that spoke more to his values than what he was doing at the Halo 4 developer. We now know what the company's first project will be, and as is the trendy thing to do these days, it is turning to Kickstarter to help get the game off the ground.

                  The newly-launched Kickstarter has revealed Republique, an iOS game combining survival horror and stealth that has been partially inspired by 1984. The video above features the very first trailer and a few minutes of Payton speaking about the game, which looks very promising based on the early footage and details.

                  Resident Evil 6 and the Death of Camp

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 08:03 AM PDT

                  "Jill sandwich."

                  "Master of unlocking."

                  Lost Planet 3: For Action Games, Family Men are the New Black

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 08:02 AM PDT

                  The protagonist of Lost Planet 3, a fellow by the name of Jim, is not precisely your typical action hero. He's solidly built and wears a beard, and he's a deft hand with both a pistol and a heavy mech. But he's also mellow -- a brief "psych evaluation" video clip shows him as a long-suffering fellow who responds to a violent interruption to his attempt to enjoy a quiet coffee break with a sigh of resignation rather than a flash of fury -- and lacks any real inclination toward violence or heroism.

                  On the contrary, Jim wades into action only by necessity, and as a byproduct of his true nature: A supportive family man. He's taken up work as an explorer and energy miner on the frozen planet of E.D.N. III as a means to provide for his wife and baby. He has little interest in glory or fame and no interest at all in conquest or vengeance. Jim is a blue-collar guy whose family comes first, and when he risks his neck delving into icy caverns or lost ruins, it's simply a matter of completing his contract or, when things go wrong, raw survival.

                  How I Fell in Love With Dragon's Dogma

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 08:01 AM PDT

                  Everyone is quick to describe Capcom's upcoming action RPG Dragon's Dogma in terms of other games. It's a natural tendency, since new things are easiest to grasp when they're defined with the familiar -- and, for that matter, games tend to build on one another more often than not. Is Dogma a westernized take on Monster Hunter? Is it a big open-world experience like Skyrim? A quest-driven combat-focused odyssey like Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning?

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                  What's So Terrible About DmC, Anyway?

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 07:58 AM PDT

                  What's so terrible about DmC? People sure were angry when Capcom revealed this Devil May Cry prequel/reboot last year. Not having particularly followed the series myself, I found the outcry a little baffling. Sure, it was being outsourced rather than being developed internally by Capcom, but the studio responsible for it is Ninja Theory, who have yet to make a poor game; on the contrary, their work -- particularly the recent sleeper Enslaved: Journey to the West -- have been quite nicely received by critics. In the end, the complaints mainly seem to boil down to the fact that protagonist Dante suddenly has dark hair and a coif that look an awful lot like that of Ninja Theory's boss, Tameem Antoniades.

                  OK, so maybe it's a little self-gratifying. But still, I have to ask: What's so terrible about DmC? Now that I've had the opportunity to play DmC for myself, I have a hard time imagining that any fan of Devil May Cry fan wouldn't enjoy Ninja Theory's take on the franchise. Yeah, Dante has become something of a self-insertion character, and he's a cocky twerp; but his brashness is offset by a delirious combination of over-the-top silliness and over-the-top action game excess. One moment, Dante is answering the door of his trailer home in the nude; the next, a massive demon is attacking and the hero dresses himself in slow-motion by free-falling through the air into his clothes. (Conveniently placed hovering free-fall objects such as slices of pizza manage to preserve his modesty to the viewer through an increasingly improbable sequence of events.) There's a real sense of tongue-in-cheek absurdity to it all; were these events to simply flash past in a moment, they'd seem frivolous. Instead, they drag on just a little too long and become just a little too ridiculous, and that clearly deliberate excess amounts to a knowing wink at the audience. It works.

                  MMORPG News

                  MMORPG News


                  PlanetSide 2: FPSGuru.com | Interview with Matt Higby

                  Posted: 11 Apr 2012 07:18 AM PDT

                  FPSGuru.com | Interview with Matt Higby

                  Michael Bitton gets the chance to interivew Matt Higby just after the Future of Online Games Panel at PAX East. Matt Higby is the Creative Director on Planetside 2. Bitton discusses various questions you probably have such as how important resources are, conquering different areas, and basically whats going on right now in development. Check it out for yourself at FPSGuru.com.

                  Star Wars: The Old Republic: PAX East 2012 - Novare Coast Preview

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 11:31 PM PDT

                  PAX East 2012 - Novare Coast Preview

                  We spent some time playing Novare Coast, the new warzone coming to Star Wars: The Old Republic when Update 1.2: Legacy goes live this Thursday. Read on for our thoughts!

                  8BitMMO: First Impressions with Ripper X

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 11:35 AM PDT

                  First Impressions with Ripper X

                  Ripper X checks out the new indie hit 8BitMMO! The game is a free-to-play 8bit-style MMORPG currently being developed by one-man indie developer Robby Zinchak, a former member of Microsoft, Capcom, and Midway. The game allows up to 250 players to build a world block by block, either solo, or in groups.

                  Star Wars: The Old Republic: Make Me Fight Live Stream TODAY

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 11:04 AM PDT

                  Make Me Fight Live Stream TODAY

                  In this week's Make Me Fight, we will be looking further into the Trooper starting quests in Star Wars: The Old Republic. We'll also be looking into the continuing impact of Light/Dark choices in quest conversations, and possibly getting off this planet and getting our class specialization! Join us on the MMORPG.com Live Stream page at 3:30 p.m. EST (2:30 CST, 1:30 MST, 12:30 PST).

                  TERA: Open Beta & Head Start

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 01:20 PM PDT

                  Open Beta & Head Start

                  The TERA NA site has been updated with the open beta and head start schedules so players can start making gaming plans. There will be a special beta event for pre-order customers with a general beta event for everyone.

                  Diablo 3: Darkness Falls, Heroes Rise FAQ

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 01:07 PM PDT

                  Darkness Falls, Heroes Rise FAQ

                  The Diablo III site has been updated with a new FAQ for the Darkness Falls, Heroes Rise site. The new interactive site gives players an opportunity to earn various rewards that will be able to be utilized when the game is released in May. There have, however, been some issues with site stability which the FAQ seeks to explain.

                  Firefall: Live Stream TONIGHT!

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 12:59 PM PDT

                  Live Stream TONIGHT!

                  Want to see just exactly how Firefall looks and plays? If so, be sure to swing by the MMORPG.com Live Stream page TONIGHT at 10 EST (9 CST, 8 MST, 7 PST). Be sure to come equipped with questions for Grakulen as he takes on Red 5's upcoming game.

                  TERA: Dungeon Finder Coming on Release

                  Posted: 10 Apr 2012 11:20 AM PDT

                  Dungeon Finder Coming on Release

                  The En Masse Entertainment blog for TERA has been updated with a new article entitled "New Launch Features: New and Better Dungeons". In it, the team details how the dungeon finder system in TERA will work for players of all types and levels.

                  Star Wars: The Old Republic: Game Update 1.2 – Legacy Preview

                  Posted: 09 Apr 2012 01:13 PM PDT

                  Game Update 1.2 – Legacy Preview

                  We recently had the opportunity to head onto the Star Wars: The Old Republic PTS to check out v1.2 which is set to hit live servers later this month. During our time in game, we learned more about the Legacy System. See what we discovered and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

                  Guild Wars 2: Death to the Old Ways!

                  Posted: 09 Apr 2012 11:43 AM PDT

                  Death to the Old Ways!

                  Arena.Net has plans to set the MMO genre on its ear by doing away with the necessity for player groups to mirror the so-called "Holy Trinity" style of game play, to the "old way" as it were. We take a look at that in today's Guild Wars 2 column. Read on and then post your thoughts in the comments.

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