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Square details Final Fantasy XI June update

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT

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Final Fantasy XI's upcoming June update will see a gaggle of new quests for the city of Adoulin. According to official word from Square Enix, players will "find out more about the Order of Janniston's struggles with a young man who suddenly fell ill in 'Sick and Tired,' and they'll witness the struggles of Cid's son Midras as he researches new ways to grow vegetables on the Ulbukan continent in 'Vegetable Vegetable Crisis.' Experience a different side of Adoulin with these and other serial tales!"

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

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Don't call it a comeback, I've been here for years.  Rocking my peers, etc.
Let me open off with an apology: Last week didn't feature a Mog Log column, and that happened without warning. This was a calculated decision; I figured last Monday it would be silly to talk about a game promised many exciting E3 reveals before those reveals when there was a game that had just launched. So I held off talking about Final Fantasy XIV until this week, but I am sorry if anyone had a fear this column was being unceremoniously dropped.

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?

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    NGames teases new Star Trek 'MMO'

    Posted: 16 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT

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    We get all kinds of press releases here at the Massively office tower, some of them worth printing and some of them not. This latest one is pretty cryptic, since it neglects to nail down a title for the game it's hyping. Since the words Star Trek will probably fall somewhere in said title, though, we figured you'd want to know about it.

    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.

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      Crowdfunded EVE Online documentary premieres July 11

      Posted: 16 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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      The crowdfunded indie documentary that takes a behind-the-scenes look at EVE Online's community is set to premiere on July 11, 2014. A Tale of Internet Spaceships was filmed during 2013's EVE Fanfest and aims to show what makes the sci-fi MMO so special to its players.

      "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]

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        E3 2014: A quick hands-on with Destiny

        Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT

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        As much as you might want have wanted to sink your teeth into Destiny at E3 2014, the lines and waits were pretty long. Sadly, even after the wait we were only afforded a small taste of what Bungie's upcoming shooter has to offer before the next group was shuffled through.

        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

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          A few weeks ago, ArenaNet added a new buyable perk to the Guild Wars 2 cash shop: a crafting license that allows an account's entire roster of characters to pick up an extra craft skill. In other words, buying this license means your characters can run three production craft skills, not just the original two.

          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

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            At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.

            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!
            E3 2014: Underground and underwater with Landmark's Terry Michaels
            E3 2014: Massively's hands-on with H1Z1
            E3 2014: The Elder Scrolls Online offers small-scale PvP at cons
            E3 2014: FFXIV's Yoshida on 2.4, 3.0, new classes, and more
            E3 2014: Shroud of the Avatar's Garriott and Long emphasize immersion
            E3 2014: Hands-on with Star Citizen and a chat with Chris Roberts
            E3 2014: Hands-on with Elite: Dangerous and the Oculus Rift
            E3 2014: Hands-on with Skyforge, World of Speed, and Armored Warfare
            E3 2014: Hands-on with EVE Valkyrie and a chat about Legion
            E3 2014: Fighting car bosses in Ubisoft's The Crew
            E3 2014: Hands-on with Swordsman and Dawn of the Immortals
            E3 2014: Hands-on with Black Gold's PvP
            E3 2014: PlanetSide 2 PS4 demo showcases visuals, performance
            E3 2014: Hands-on with World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz

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              PlanetSide 2 players are invited to fight over new server name

              Posted: 15 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT

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              Usually a server merge is a somber affair, but the team at PlanetSide 2 views the upcoming consolidation between Waterson and Mattherson as an opportunity for a cage match to the death. The prize? The right to retain the winning side's server name following the merge.

              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

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              A new dev diary regarding Albion Online's mounts reveals that the beasts will be strictly for transportation only.

              "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!]

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              E3 2014: Shroud of the Avatar's Garriott and Long emphasize immersion

              Posted: 15 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT

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              Touted as the spiritual successor to Ultima Online by its creators, Shroud of the Avatar aims to fill a sandbox-shaped void in the modern MMOverse. Judging by the successful crowdfunding campaign and continued support by backers, I know there are plenty of players who are eager for that to happen and believe SotA is the game to do it.

              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.

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                Destiny: PC Version Hinted in New Interview

                Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:44 AM PDT

                PC Version Hinted in New Interview

                Recently by the staff at Polygon interviewed Activision's CEO Erik Hirshberg about Destiny. While the interview is an interesting one all on its own (and given our own team's impressions at last week's E3), the most fascinating piece is that a PC version is not completly out of the picture.

                EVE Online: A Tale of Internet Spaceships to Premier on July 11th

                Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:36 AM PDT

                A Tale of Internet Spaceships to Premier on July 11th

                Attendees at the EVE Online 2013 Fanfest were stars of an upcoming feature-length film called "A Talke of Internet Spaceships". According to information released today, the movie will premier in a live event in Sweden and will simultaneously be released worldwide for free via video hosting sites.

                General: New Star Trek MMO Revealed

                Posted: 16 Jun 2014 07:32 AM PDT

                New Star Trek MMO Revealed

                NGames has announced that a new Star Trek MMO will soon be joining its Games321.com portal. The game takes place in Fluidic Space and pits Federation and Klingon factions against one another as well as each faction's effort to fend off Species 8472.

                Skyforge: Hands On At E3 2014

                Posted: 14 Jun 2014 08:34 PM PDT

                Hands On At E3 2014

                This time around, the Allods Team studio has enlisted the help of veteran RPG developer Obsidian Entertainment to bring Skyforge to Western Audiences. This week at E3, we were able to go hands-on with the alpha build of the new MMORPG, and get a feel for the combat and Ascension Atlas: the progression tree for Skyforge's characters.

                General: The RPGs of E3

                Posted: 14 Jun 2014 07:30 PM PDT

                The RPGs of E3

                June is a special time of year for gamers. This is the month of E3, an expo which is more and more being called the super bowl of gaming. It's an apt description and this year's conference was no let down. We have a week of coverage in store for you but until then, this is your first look at the RPGs of E3.

                General: HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age - E3 Preview

                Posted: 15 Jun 2014 12:42 PM PDT

                HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age - E3 Preview

                One of my favorite parts of E3 is wandering around to appointments on the last day of the show to get an early look at games that I may not have heard about before arriving at the convention. This year was no different. During the first two days at E3 I had seen a number of interesting banners for Hunt hanging from the ceiling in different halls of the LA convention center. While I had no previous knowledge of the game the banners did serve their purpose and piqued my interest.

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