MMO Updates |
- Icarus Online's new website and teaser videos show off classes
- The Repopulation's monthly update details multiplayer vehicles
- Asheron's Call turns 13 today
- PlanetSide 2 to feature one-click Twitch streaming
- MMO Blender: Eliot's rock odyssey
- The Daily Grind: Tell us stories about the past five years!
- Guild Wars 2 teases players with The Lost Shores
- Ragnar Tørnquist returning to his roots with Dreamfall Chapters
- State of Decay demonstrates the virtues of stealth
- Nexon working on Mabinogi 2 Arena
- Rhode Island EDC sues Curt Schilling and more over 38 Studios loan
- Lord of the Rings Online Mac beta released
| Icarus Online's new website and teaser videos show off classes Posted: 02 Nov 2012 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Classes, Game mechanics, New titles, News items  Icarus Online will also have a political system that allows for guilds to become their own factions as well as own land and castles. Players can capture mobs out in the wilds and train them as fighting companions as well as mounts, then take those pets into battle against their foes during siege warfare. Get a glimpse of what's to come in the teaser trailer after the break, then head to Steparu.com for a look at the gameplay of each of the classes. Continue reading Icarus Online's new website and teaser videos show off classes
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| The Repopulation's monthly update details multiplayer vehicles Posted: 02 Nov 2012 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Dev Diaries, Sandbox  Vehicles can carry multiple players including a driver, gunners, and passengers. You'll be able to upgrade and customize your vehicles with regard to things like speed, steering, shields, armor, and weapons. The update also features blurbs on performance and world scalability issues, as well as the usual laundry list of bug fixes and tweaks. Check it out at the official Repopulation website. [Thanks to J.C. for the tip!]
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| Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:30 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Asheron's Call, Anniversary  Asheron's Call released on November 2nd, 1999. It was originally published by Microsoft until 2004, when Turbine (which developed the title) purchased the rights. According to the forums, the team is still chugging forward despite recent Turbine layoffs, and there's a February update in the making. You can read Massively's history of Asheron's Call in our Game Archaeologist column.
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| PlanetSide 2 to feature one-click Twitch streaming Posted: 02 Nov 2012 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, PvP, News items, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2  The firms note that the tech is still in beta given PS2's operational status, but it will be fully functional by the game's November 20th launch date. [Source: SOE/Twitch press release]
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| MMO Blender: Eliot's rock odyssey Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Game mechanics, Opinion, Humor, Miscellaneous, MMO Blender  Don't get me wrong, I like the fact that they exist. But every single game that features bards uses them wrong. The bard is always a back-line character, someone who sits in the back and heals people through gently strumming on a lute. And that depresses me, because I want to see some bards that actually rock. I want to see some music used offensively. I want to have the option of making my bard kill things through careful use of sweet riffs. You can say it sounds ridiculous, but tell me that it's somehow more ridiculous than having a bard heal you via magical singing and I will call you a liar. So let's go for it. Let's dedicate an entire MMO to bards who aren't about muzak and nurturing new age songs, but bards that are going to defeat things through the unmitigated power of rock. My only regret is that this is a week too late for Rocktober. Continue reading MMO Blender: Eliot's rock odyssey
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| The Daily Grind: Tell us stories about the past five years! Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Culture, Opinion, Massively Meta, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous, Anniversary  A lot of things have changed since those first posts in years past. We've gained and lost columns, games have launched and shut down, staff members have come and gone (and occasionally returned to us). So on this anniversary, what sticks out in your mind? What columns have you particularly enjoyed? What feature do you wish we'd bring back? What anecdotes do you have about our half-decade of operation?  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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| Guild Wars 2 teases players with The Lost Shores Posted: 01 Nov 2012 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, Patches, Previews, News items, Guild Wars 2  We're told that specifically by the teaser page, that is. So what will The Lost Shores actually entail? There's no way to know just yet, although some guesses can be made from the handful of teaser screenshots posted to the site, hinting at something vast being dredged up from the depths. What is certain is that this will be a one-time event, something that you can take part in when it happens or miss out on forever. Keep your eyes peeled for more information, and for now, just join us in wondering what might be down there a-stirring. [Thanks to Prantik for the tip!]
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| Ragnar Tørnquist returning to his roots with Dreamfall Chapters Posted: 01 Nov 2012 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: MMO industry, News items, The Secret World  In September Funcom announced that Joel Bylos was taking over Ragnar Tørnquist's position of game director for The Secret World, leaving many of us wondering what the mastermind behind the renowned The Longest Journey series was getting up to. Well, now we finally know, and fans of TLJ will certainly be pleased to discover that Tørnquist is returning to his roots. Today, Ragnar announced that his new studio, Red Thread Games, is commencing development of Dreamfall Chapters, which will continue the story that began with The Longest Journey over a decade ago. Rock, Paper, Shotgun has posted a new interview with Tørnquist detailing what lies ahead for the world of Dreamfall and how Ragnar's new gig will affect his work on The Secret World (spoiler alert: He's remaining on the TSW team as Creative Director), so whether you're an avid adventure gamer or a die-hard fan of TSW, it's certainly worth a read. For all the juicy details, just click on through the link below to get to the full interview.
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| State of Decay demonstrates the virtues of stealth Posted: 01 Nov 2012 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, Horror, Video, Consoles, Miscellaneous  In a short alpha video from Undead Labs, a State of Decay player instead uses tricks and stealth to achieve his goal. He tosses some fireworks from a nearby water tower, prompting the zombies to investigate and leave the scene. Following that, it's a quick dash in and out to trigger a job well done. You can watch this nail-biting footage after the jump, and don't forget to check out Massively's report on the game from PAX. Continue reading State of Decay demonstrates the virtues of stealth
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| Nexon working on Mabinogi 2 Arena Posted: 01 Nov 2012 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Video, New titles, Free-to-play, Mabinogi, Vindictus  Revealed at GStar 2012, Mabinogi 2 takes the franchise in a new direction in a genre that Nexon is calling "MMO Arena." The game's built on an in-house engine and rewards both spectators and players alike. In fact, being a spectator is a major part of Mabinogi 2 as it provides players another way to be entertained by the game. Spectators can aid participants and be given rewards from them in return. Mabinogi 2 Arena has five classes, combat styles, and body types. It's decidedly an action MMO that involves a wide range of actions such as throwing counters, grabbing opponents, and even slapping. It's slated to launch later this year, and you can watch the shaky-cam trailer after the jump. Continue reading Nexon working on Mabinogi 2 Arena
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| Rhode Island EDC sues Curt Schilling and more over 38 Studios loan Posted: 01 Nov 2012 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Video, Business models, Events, real-world, MMO industry, News items, Legal  The story of mishandled taxpayer money has played a big part in the politics of Rhode Island. Today that story developed further as the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC), which granted the original loan and may therefore be responsible for the public debt, filed a lawsuit against the people who created the deal. The defendants named in the case include 38 Studios founder Curt Schilling, CEO Jennifer McLean, former EDC executive director Keith Stokes, Wells Fargo Securities and even Barclays Capital. Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee released a public statement about the lawsuit on YouTube. Continue reading Rhode Island EDC sues Curt Schilling and more over 38 Studios loan
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| Lord of the Rings Online Mac beta released Posted: 01 Nov 2012 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play  "We are really excited to open up the world of Middle-earth to Mac," said Turbine executive producer Kate Paiz. "We've just launched our biggest expansion yet and we're happy to welcome gamers to play the game natively on Mac OS X for the first time ever." Visit the game's official site to download the disk image. [Source: Turbine press release]
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