MMO Updates |
- Previewing RIFT: Storm Legion's Dimensions and dungeons
- The Repopulation goes in-depth on PvE mechanics
- Indie space sandbox Xenocell asks for launch funding
- Guild Wars 2: Shadow of the Mad King begins today
- Massively's hands-on with The Elder Scrolls Online
- The Stream Team: October 22 - 28, 2012
- The Daily Grind: Is EverQuest a sandbox?
- SOE Live 2012: EverQuest's Rain of Fear includes offline selling and item progression
- MMO Week in Review: SOE Live 2012
- EVE Evolved: Three ways to break Retribution
- Aion Shooting Star preview video shows off gunslinging gameplay
| Previewing RIFT: Storm Legion's Dimensions and dungeons Posted: 22 Oct 2012 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Expansions, Previews, Opinion, Hands-on, RIFT  What we discovered was a massive expansion packed with potential and more than enough new content to keep even the most hardcore of RIFT players busy for a while to come. Here's what you need to know. Continue reading Previewing RIFT: Storm Legion's Dimensions and dungeons
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| The Repopulation goes in-depth on PvE mechanics Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:30 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, Game mechanics, New titles, PvE, Post-Apocalyptic, Sandbox  As a true sandbox, The Repopulation allows you to have several options. Missions are explained as similar to traditional MMO quests, but they're not necessary to the game. In fact, these missions are tailor-made for your character based on your skill level, faction, previously completed missions, personality traits, and more. The article also gives us extensive details on engagements, generated epic missions, rewards, exploration, branching dialogue options, and way more than you'd expect to hear on a game this early in development. Check out the full
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| Indie space sandbox Xenocell asks for launch funding Posted: 22 Oct 2012 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Business models, New titles, Sandbox  Xenocell is a scifi sandbox MMO in which players take on the role of marooned colonists who crash-land on an alien planet and have to rebuild society from scratch. Its fundraiser page says that the team needs $20,000 to help launch the title and support it through the first two months. We've got an overview video of Xenocell for you to check out after the jump and see if this game is worth supporting. [Thanks to Boris for the tip!] Continue reading Indie space sandbox Xenocell asks for launch funding
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| Guild Wars 2: Shadow of the Mad King begins today Posted: 22 Oct 2012 08:30 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, Patches, Guild Wars 2, Humor  In addition to the new story, the Shadow of the Mad King update includes trick or treating, special crafting recipes, decorations across the world, mini-dungeons, achievements, and themed events. The Mad King was a crowd favorite in the original Guild Wars, so there's certainly high expectations to see what he'll be doing this time around.
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| Massively's hands-on with The Elder Scrolls Online Posted: 22 Oct 2012 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Classes, Events, real-world, Events, in-game, Game mechanics, Previews, PvE, Opinion, Hands-on, Massively Hands-on, The Elder Scrolls Online  The Elder Scrolls Online has caused quite a clamor since it was first revealed back in May. Since then, everything has calmed down, everyone is discussing everything reasonably, and... I can't keep a straight face. In reality, MMO gamers are deeply divided about TESO, and some vocal potential players are most displeased to see the venerable sandbox world of Tamriel being reduced to yet another themepark MMO experience. So after about four hours of hands-on time with the title, I'm here to answer some questions. Have the folks at ZeniMax run The Elder Scrolls off the rails, or have they just taken it in a bold, new direction? Join me after the cut and I'll tell you what I think. Continue reading Massively's hands-on with The Elder Scrolls Online
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| The Stream Team: October 22 - 28, 2012 Posted: 22 Oct 2012 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Polls, Massively Meta, Livestream, Miscellaneous, The Stream Team  Have you ever had to sing the can't-get-my-MMO-fix blues due to travel? Whether caused by a short weekend jaunt or a long vacation, the inability to log into your favorite games can be a hard thing to bear. But even if you don't have access to your games, access to the internet will help you keep your withdrawls at bay since you can watch The Stream Team. That's right folks; we are here for you! Hook on up to Massively TV and let the IV of vicarious gaming drip into your system. There are plenty of doses this week. You'll even notice one stream teammate is queuing up to play the game you requested last week! And of course, if you feel you need more medicine, add some of extra streams to your treatment regime. For an added laugh (another worthy cure-all!), read some of the weird places folks have logged in to get their MMO fix. And don't forget to share your own! Continue reading The Stream Team: October 22 - 28, 2012
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| The Daily Grind: Is EverQuest a sandbox? Posted: 22 Oct 2012 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Opinion, Sandbox  While it's true that the definition of sandbox is somewhat malleable and subjective, we're curious to know how you can stretch it to include a level-based title with class-based gameplay that largely revolves around killing and looting. Sure it was less directed than modern themeparks, and there was a lack of documentation/communal knowledge that made early gameplay challenging, but a sandbox? Really? What do you think, Massively readers? Is EQ a sandbox, and if so, what makes it one?  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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| SOE Live 2012: EverQuest's Rain of Fear includes offline selling and item progression Posted: 21 Oct 2012 08:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest, Expansions, Game mechanics, Free-to-play, Massively Event Coverage  Besides an enormous tree (that's like its own zone), an aggro meter, tons of dragons, a slayer system, and a collection system, EverQuest players will find a more robust and flexible broker system, over 3000 new tradeskill recipes, more than 1800 new spells, and a new item progression system. And that's really just the tip of the iceberg.
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| MMO Week in Review: SOE Live 2012 Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Massively Meta, Massively Event Coverage, Week in Review, Miscellaneous  Massively's Karen Bryan and MJ Guthrie braved Vegas this weekend to witness the insanity of the newly reborn SOE Live. As if making up for last year's Fan Faire, which was a bit of a downer in the wake of Star Wars Galaxies' cancellation, SOE pulled out all the stops, especially for sandbox fans. After multiple keynotes (why have one keynote when you can have three at thrice the price?) hitting the highlights, we investigated EverQuest Next, which John Smedley claims will be the largest sandbox MMO ever made; DC Universe Online, which is adding an impressive housing system in its next DLC; and EverQuest II's Chains of Eternity expansion, which puts crafters in the limelight. We also chatted with Smedley about SOE's philosophical shift and ProSieben.Sat.1 and checked out the SOE/Runewaker collaboration known as Dragon's Prophet. We even braved hardcore permadeath in Wizardry Online. Oh yeah, and there's that little thing called PlanetSide 2 launching on November 20th. The rest of our top MMO stories are just beyond the cut! Continue reading MMO Week in Review: SOE Live 2012
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| EVE Evolved: Three ways to break Retribution Posted: 21 Oct 2012 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Expansions, Game mechanics, Patches, PvP, Opinion, EVE Evolved, Sandbox  We now know enough about Retribution's new features to figure out some of the ways they can be potentially abused. The ability to sell kill rights opens up a whole new scam based on tempting players with a juicy target and then pulling the rug out from under their feet. The new Suspect flag that lets players dispense justice to criminals can also be used to bait innocent players into getting themselves killed. There may even be a way to get rid of bounties for free, undermining one of the expansion's core mechanics. In this week's EVE Evolved, I look at three potential pitfalls in the upcoming Retribution expansion, how they might work when the expansion goes live, and how to protect yourself from falling victim to them. Continue reading EVE Evolved: Three ways to break Retribution
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| Aion Shooting Star preview video shows off gunslinging gameplay Posted: 21 Oct 2012 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Classes, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play  MMO Culture has sussed out a gameplay video showing the class in action as well as some artwork featuring a few of the possible weapons. Apparently the Shooting Star will wield two weapon types: pistols featuring fast attacks and low damage and a cannon boasting high damage and comparatively lower speed. Check out the one-minute gameplay clip after the cut. Continue reading Aion Shooting Star preview video shows off gunslinging gameplay
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