MMO Updates |
- RaiderZ launch day roundup
- Square to consider player feedback on same-sex marriage for Final Fantasy XIV
- Jukebox Heroes: EverQuest II's soundtrack, part 2
- PlanetSide 2 launch day roundup
- The Daily Grind: What's your days-to-max-level record?
- Not So Massively: Star Citizen, MOBA heroes, and no PvP for D3
- Learn about the races and cultures of Defiance
- Swordsman Online video demonstrates combat variety
- World of Warcraft invites you to celebrate its 8th birthday in style
- Star Citizen finishes gaming's biggest crowd-funding drive ever
- Leaderboard: Holidays to game or holidays from games?
| Posted: 20 Nov 2012 08:30 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, Launches, New titles, News items, Free-to-play  Want to get a feel for the landscape and prepare for your battles ahead? Scout out the goblin village of Rengot, tour Hero's Lane and Mt. Eda, and learn valuable tricks and tip to assist you in your adventures with the many videos, galleries, and hands-on experiences after the break. Continue reading RaiderZ launch day roundup
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| Square to consider player feedback on same-sex marriage for Final Fantasy XIV Posted: 20 Nov 2012 08:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, Game mechanics, MMO industry, News items, Final Fantasy XIV  Square Enix's official position on the matter was gleaned from a recent two-hour producer video which we've embedded after the break. "As for same-sex marriage, this is an extremely controversial topic that has been under discussion in the MMO world for the past few years," the firm says. "First we would like to start out with opposite-sex marriage, and then consider the feedback from our players in order to make a careful decision. I can't say whether or not it will be possible at this point in time. I'd like to keep dialog open with our players as we deliberate the matter." Continue reading Square to consider player feedback on same-sex marriage for Final Fantasy XIV
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| Jukebox Heroes: EverQuest II's soundtrack, part 2 Posted: 20 Nov 2012 07:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Culture, Opinion, Jukebox Heroes  Even more fortunate, for us, is that the expansion continues to grow EverQuest II's already immense symphonic library. SOE's been adding to the score with not only the game's expansions but also several of the larger content updates, and it's absolutely impressive to behold. As in most scores, there's a lot of forgettable noise that could probably be replaced by humming bees, but there still remains quite a few great tracks to appreciate, cherish, and adopt into one's own music library. Instead of focusing on the game's initial soundtrack, we're going to be skipping around to look at many of the terrific pieces of music that have come out of Norrath post-2004. Continue reading Jukebox Heroes: EverQuest II's soundtrack, part 2
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| PlanetSide 2 launch day roundup Posted: 20 Nov 2012 06:00 AM PST Filed under: Sci-fi, Events, in-game, Launches, MMO industry, New titles, PvP, News items, Free-to-play, MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2  We've got detailed hands-on impressions, interviews with the devs, opinion pieces, video, and all the big news reveals to prepare you for life on Auraxis. It's all happening after the break. Oh, and don't forget to tune in as Massively's Mike Foster streams live from the front lines at 6:00 p.m. EST. Continue reading PlanetSide 2 launch day roundup
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| The Daily Grind: What's your days-to-max-level record? Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST Filed under: Super-hero, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Opinion, Free-to-play, DC Universe Online  I'm a notoriously slow leveler, and while I've been told that DCUO's grind kicks in after the cap, I'm still amazed at how quickly the one to 30 content goes by. I'm not running out of things to do, either, as there are whole quest arcs that I haven't even started yet, to say nothing of group dungeon content, PvP, and what passes for superhero tradeskilling. What about you, morning crew? Have you ever blown through a game's level range in record time? How long did it take?  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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| Not So Massively: Star Citizen, MOBA heroes, and no PvP for D3 Posted: 19 Nov 2012 05:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Video, Culture, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, New titles, Patches, PvP, News items, Free-to-play, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, League of Legends, Diablo III  As developers geared up for next month's launch, Guardians of Middle-Earth looked back at the PAX 2012 tournament that pitted the fresh-faced general public against a team of professionals. With the end of the year fast approaching, there are still no signs of Diablo III's promised PvP arena patch despite assurances that it's still under development. Path of Exile will open to the public next month, complete with its own PvP arenas and three finished acts. Developers showed off part of the third act this week in a new Build of the Week video. Continue reading Not So Massively: Star Citizen, MOBA heroes, and no PvP for D3
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| Learn about the races and cultures of Defiance Posted: 19 Nov 2012 02:00 PM PST Filed under: Sci-fi, Video, Culture, News items, Races, Post-Apocalyptic, Defiance  Defiance is continuing its march to release with another making-of video. This time, the subject is the culture, makeup, and languages of the inhabitants of Defiance. While this deals with the town of Defiance in the TV show Defiance, it has some bearing on Defiance the MMO. You're not likely to have to learn an alien language to fully enjoy the game, but a little insight into the lore and world-building is always a good thing, right? Skip below the cut to learn about the different races and how to say "that's all folks" in a made-up, alien tongue. Continue reading Learn about the races and cultures of Defiance
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| Swordsman Online video demonstrates combat variety Posted: 19 Nov 2012 01:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Classes, Free-to-play  While the video doesn't clearly state which clan is on display, it still provides a useful look at Swordsman Online's fights. There is everything from hand-to-hand melee to whirling chains to giant cannons. Because in a game called Swordsman Online, it'd be silly not to have giant cannons firing quarter-ton balls, yes? Check out the video after the break and let us know which style suits you the best! Continue reading Swordsman Online video demonstrates combat variety
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| World of Warcraft invites you to celebrate its 8th birthday in style Posted: 19 Nov 2012 12:00 PM PST Filed under: World of Warcraft, Fantasy, Video, Events, in-game, News items, Anniversary  We're big fans of the fact that players tend to be the ones getting presents whenever an MMO celebrates its birthday. World of Warcraft players are no exception: As WoW's 8th birthday is just days away, it's time for players to look back on their time with the game and (more importantly) log in for some sweet loot! Players who log in between November 18th and December 1st will receive special Feat of Strength achievement. They'll also be graced with a Celebration Package that will give them access to a shiny fireworks show, a cosmetic tabard, and an eight percent bonus to experience and reputation points from foes while it's active. Skip below the cut to view a celebratory anniversary video. Continue reading World of Warcraft invites you to celebrate its 8th birthday in style
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| Star Citizen finishes gaming's biggest crowd-funding drive ever Posted: 19 Nov 2012 11:00 AM PST Filed under: Sci-fi, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Sandbox  Boy, was he right. As of 2:00 p.m. EST, the game has secured over $6.2 million and over 89,000 pledges. Star Citizen is now the highest-grossing crowd-funded gaming project ever, and more importantly it has met a laundry list of stretch goals over and above its initial $2 million target and unlocked a slew of additional features (including more ships, star systems, mod tools, base types, and voice-acting). Roberts' Cloud Imperium firm has also released a new video that shows off some very early spaceport test footage. Click past the cut to get a look at the work-in-progress environment inspired by the concept art above. Continue reading Star Citizen finishes gaming's biggest crowd-funding drive ever
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| Leaderboard: Holidays to game or holidays from games? Posted: 19 Nov 2012 10:00 AM PST Filed under: Polls, Culture, Events, real-world, Opinion, Humor, Miscellaneous, Leaderboard  Let's face it, you can get a whole lot taken care of in game when you've got a whole day to devote to leveling or farming or even just crafting. But you can also recharge your batteries away from the daily routine of logging in, and you can appreciate the game a little bit more after a day of fun with friends and family. Besides, you can only clear daily quests in Star Wars: The Old Republic or daily achievements in Guild Wars 2 the one time. So with the holiday looming, which do you think is the better option? Using a holiday specifically to spend a full day in the game? Or using a holiday specifically to spend a full day away from it? Continue reading Leaderboard: Holidays to game or holidays from games?
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