MMO Updates |
- EVE Online introduces open invites for buddy program
- Wargaming.net funds expedition to recover WWII aircraft in Burma
- Final Fantasy XIV plans grand finale for the current game
- Neverwinter demo to be showcased in Paris this week
- Going inside Blade & Soul's new solo dungeon
- The Stream Team: October 29 - November 4, 2012
- The Daily Grind: What MMO trend could you do without?
- MMO Week in Review: Killmail
- EVE Evolved: Top ten ganks, scams, heists and events
- Trion reveals RIFT's new Defiler soul
- Way of the Mercenary video explains all you need to know about DUST 514
| EVE Online introduces open invites for buddy program Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, MMO industry, News items, Promotions, Dev Diaries, Sandbox  The new one-to-many buddy system works by giving players a URL to share with friends that can be used repeatedly. Not only that, but if one friend isn't interested in using it, the URL can be forwarded to others who might. Then the player who put out the public invite gets the reward for anyone who uses it and subscribes, regardless of whether they know each other or not. Direct personal invites will still be available for players to use, albeit without the PLEX-for-PLEX reward option. For more details, check out the official dev blog.
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| Wargaming.net funds expedition to recover WWII aircraft in Burma Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Historical, Events, real-world, MMO industry, New titles, News items, War, Free-to-play, World of Warplanes  David Cundall, an aircraft enthusiast with experience in aviation archaeology, has already recovered a number of other WWII craft in the UK. Over the last 14 years, Cundall has researched rumors of Spitfires buried in the Southeast Asia. Now, thanks to the funds provided by Wargaming.net, he will be able to work together with the Burmese authorities to continue the project and hopefully recover the aircraft. Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming, emphasized the company's dedication to historic preservation, stating: "Since its founding, Wargaming has been dedicated to bringing military history alive, whether through video games or more recently through historic preservation and educational initiatives with museums. When we learned of David's long quest to track down the Spitfires, we reached out to support him, not only to recover the planes if they are there, but also to help tell the story of the air war in Burma -- which is of great interest to our community."Wargaming.net will also launch a blog chronicling the expedition's progress.
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| Final Fantasy XIV plans grand finale for the current game Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:30 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Events, in-game, Launches, Final Fantasy XIV  The Seventh Umbral Era event marks the end of the current game. While players will be able to enjoy the title through November 11th, character data will be saved and frozen on October 31st in preparation for the transfer to the new version. The studio is also starting up limited alpha testing for A Realm Reborn, and players are welcome to apply. If you're interested in A Realm Reborn, we encourage you to check out its new character creator, the PlayStation 3 version, and its currency changes. [Source: Square-Enix press release]
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| Neverwinter demo to be showcased in Paris this week Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Events, real-world, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Neverwinter  Players who make it to the demo will get to check out a new adventure zone. "It's not only the first time that we will showcase Neverwinter to the French public on such a big scale," states Nathan Hasle, Community Manager for Neverwinter, "but also the first time ever in France we're showing off the brand-new adventure zone Blackdagger Ruins. We're very happy with this opportunity to have French players try out the game's action-based combat in Blackdagger Ruins' exciting new quests!" [Source: Perfect World Europe press release]
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| Going inside Blade & Soul's new solo dungeon Posted: 29 Oct 2012 07:30 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Free-to-play, Blade & Soul, Dungeons  Steparu.com posted a pair of videos showing off a Tower of Mushin run. Not only does it give a good overview of the dungeon, but it also demonstrates the combat system for those who've yet to play the title. Give them a watch after the break and let us know if you think that solo dungeons in Blade & Soul are a good idea! Continue reading Going inside Blade & Soul's new solo dungeon
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| The Stream Team: October 29 - November 4, 2012 Posted: 29 Oct 2012 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Polls, Massively Meta, Livestream, Miscellaneous, The Stream Team  So now that the latest gaming convention is over, you should all be settled at home, ready for the next week of streams. And here is what The Stream Team has lined up for you, live and in virtual person this week! Mark your calendars, and don't forget to offer your two cents (if you have any left after Vegas) in the poll at the end. Continue reading The Stream Team: October 29 - November 4, 2012
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| The Daily Grind: What MMO trend could you do without? Posted: 29 Oct 2012 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Game mechanics, MMO industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous  What about you, dear readers? What current MMO trend could you do without?  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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| Posted: 28 Oct 2012 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Massively Meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous  This week, Massively's commentariat embraced a bit of schadenfreude as an EVE Online player apparently lost in-game assets worth over $6000 US. In the aftermath, some player sleuths suggested that the losses may not be as high as originally suspected -- if the kill even happened at all. Intentional hoax or API mishap, this surely won't be the last wild story emerging from the infamous space sandbox. The rest of the week's top MMO stories are beyond the cut. Continue reading MMO Week in Review: Killmail
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| EVE Evolved: Top ten ganks, scams, heists and events Posted: 28 Oct 2012 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Culture, Events, in-game, Game mechanics, Lore, Professions, PvP, Endgame, News items, Opinion, EVE Evolved, Sandbox  Whether it's innocent interest in quirky stories or a secret sense of schadenfreude that keeps us glued to EVE's most illicit events, the game continues to deliver them with startling regularity. Most scams, thefts, and high-profile battles will never make the news, instead becoming another forgotten part of EVE's history or just a story for a few friends to reminisce about. But those stories that do reach the news always draw in a huge audience that wouldn't play EVE in a million years but can't get enough of its engrossing stories. In this week's EVE Evolved, I run down a list of ten incredible EVE kills, scams, heists, and sandbox events that have made it into the news over the years. Continue reading EVE Evolved: Top ten ganks, scams, heists and events
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| Trion reveals RIFT's new Defiler soul Posted: 28 Oct 2012 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMO industry, News items, RIFT  The class is a pretty good damage dealer, too, and Trion has included a bit of lore to go along with the class description and screenshots on its Storm Legion website. [Thanks to Brad for the tip!]
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| Way of the Mercenary video explains all you need to know about DUST 514 Posted: 28 Oct 2012 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, PvP, News items, Free-to-play, MMOFPS, DUST 514, Sandbox  The vid also highlights the many uses of the Neocom, DUST's chat setup, and plenty of gameplay footage (including orbital strikes and vehicular action). See for yourself after the cut. Continue reading Way of the Mercenary video explains all you need to know about DUST 514
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