MMO Updates |
- City of Steam partners with publisher R2 Games
- Return to Ekrund now in Warhammer Online's live event
- Elder Scrolls Online beta signups now live, six-minute cinematic released
- Guild Wars 2's Flame and Frost: Prelude coming January 28
- Gorgeous Black Desert trailer shows off combat, classes, and weather
- Hands-on with DUST 514 on the cusp of open beta
- The Daily Grind: Would you buy a console to play an MMO?
- Check out ten minutes of Asta game footage
- Not So Massively: Jay Wilson steps down, layoffs at Gas Powered Games
- ArcheAge shows graphical frills thanks to Nvidia
- Leaderboard: Lord of the Rings Online vs. Star Trek Online
- DK Online charges into open beta
- Captain's Log: Star Trek Online enlists Denise Crosby for secret project
- Dave Brevik defends the cost of Marvel Heroes' Ultimate Pack
- Chaos Theory: ARG expands The Secret World
- A newbie in Heroes of Newerth: How patch 3.0 improves the MOBA experience
- The Nexus Telegraph: Sci-fi commonalities to expect in WildStar
| City of Steam partners with publisher R2 Games Posted: 22 Jan 2013 09:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO industry, New titles, News items, City of Steam  R2 Games already has other free-to-play titles in its portfolio, but City of Steam will be the first using the Unity 3D engine. R2 Games CEO Jared Psigoda stated, "I see a lot of potential in City of Steam. Mechanist Games' approach to making a game is something we're thrilled to be a part of. We want to make sure City of Steam gets the recognition it deserves for being the innovative game that it is." [Source: Reality Squared Games press release]
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| Return to Ekrund now in Warhammer Online's live event Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, PvP, Warhammer Online, News items  Worried about turning into a chicken because your level is too high for a starting zone event? Don't be! Higher level players are tweaked in the RvR lakes (the PvP areas) and returned to a level fit for the area. However, don't expect to keep all your high-powered skills and your fast mount when you level down; you actually only get access to the skills, abilities, and tactics of that level!
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| Elder Scrolls Online beta signups now live, six-minute cinematic released Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, MMO industry, New titles, News items, The Elder Scrolls Online  A new press release trumpets the announcement (though "timing and details of the start of playtests will be provided at a later date"), and the firms have also released a slick new cinematic trailer that will whet your appetite for Tamriel over the course of its whopping six-minute run time. TESO will make use of ZeniMax's megaserver technology to "avoid the hassle of shard selection." The game will also feature a built-in social network which the company says makes the new MMORPG "one of the most socially enabled games ever created." You can sign up for beta via the game's official website, and we've embedded the new trailer just past the break. [Source: Bethesda press release] Continue reading Elder Scrolls Online beta signups now live, six-minute cinematic released
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| Guild Wars 2's Flame and Frost: Prelude coming January 28 Posted: 22 Jan 2013 06:45 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Guild Wars 2  What does that mean in terms of actual features? Well, there's an improved achievement system, new laurels, and guesting. The dev team is also "adding a wide range of new gear," and various performance enhancements like WvW tweaks, side-kicking balancing, and UI improvements. There's more, too, and full details are available on the GW2 website.
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| Gorgeous Black Desert trailer shows off combat, classes, and weather Posted: 22 Jan 2013 06:30 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items  We also get a good look at mounts, combat, and closeups of various classes like the Valkyrie, Wizard, and more. Steparu has posted a brief write-up on the game as well as a couple of additional videos covering housing and the trade map. Combat is described as a hybrid between third-person action titles like TERA and Vindictus and FPS-style systems like those in the Elder Scrolls series. Head past the cut for the full trailer. Continue reading Gorgeous Black Desert trailer shows off combat, classes, and weather
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| Hands-on with DUST 514 on the cusp of open beta Posted: 22 Jan 2013 06:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Screenshots, EVE Online, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, Previews, Opinion, Hands-on, MMOFPS, Massively Hands-on, Massively Event Coverage, DUST 514, Miscellaneous  Read on for the whole scoop! Continue reading Hands-on with DUST 514 on the cusp of open beta
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| The Daily Grind: Would you buy a console to play an MMO? Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST Filed under: Sci-fi, Business models, MMO industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Consoles, DUST 514, Miscellaneous  Except that it's coming out on consoles, and only on consoles for the foreseeable future. And it's a console you don't already own. Nooooooooooo! I picked up a PS3 partly for this reason -- to play PS3-exclusive games like Journey. But an MMO? That would take a lot more doing; it'd have to be a truly compelling world that offers something I can't get anywhere else. Whether or not it's your thing, DUST 514 is asking just this question of gamers, but it wasn't the first and it surely won't be the last. So what about you? Would you buy a console just to play an MMO -- if not DUST, then some other game?  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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| Check out ten minutes of Asta game footage Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, New titles, News items  Asta's been in the making for quite some time now and features a gorgeous look powered by the CryEngine 3. Check out the new footage after the jump and see whether this might tempt you to put your current game down in the future. [Thanks to Paul for the tip!] Continue reading Check out ten minutes of Asta game footage
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| Not So Massively: Jay Wilson steps down, layoffs at Gas Powered Games Posted: 21 Jan 2013 05:00 PM PST Filed under: Video, Business models, Culture, Game mechanics, Launches, New titles, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, MOBA, League of Legends, Diablo III, Crowdfunding  Rise of Immortals released its new All Random All Mid game mode that promises short casual matches, while Dota 2 revealed its new Least Played mode that forces players to pick heroes they ordinarily avoid. Heroes of Newerth's new ranged agility hero, Bushwack, hit the servers last Friday, and League of Legends announced early details of its upcoming support champion, Thresh. For those who've ever wanted to get into competitive League of Legends gaming, Riot Games also published an infographic this week showing the path to this season's competitive championship tournament. Continue reading Not So Massively: Jay Wilson steps down, layoffs at Gas Powered Games
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| ArcheAge shows graphical frills thanks to Nvidia Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, ArcheAge  XLGAMES and Nvidia teamed up for a video to show off the premium graphical effects that ArcheAge is capable of putting forth. The video continually turns effects on and off for comparison purposes, showing how much more defined the world can be with all of the effects turned on. These include anti-aliasing, depth of field, and some pretty nifty water motions. Seeing is believing, and believing is after the jump! Continue reading ArcheAge shows graphical frills thanks to Nvidia
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| Leaderboard: Lord of the Rings Online vs. Star Trek Online Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Lord of the Rings Online, MMO industry, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-play, Leaderboard  For today's Leaderboard we're pitting a couple of genre heavyweights against one another to see which proves more popular. Lord of the Rings Online and Star Trek Online aren't the only IP-based MMOs out there, but they've both been around for a while and are both reasonably successful. Which do you think does a better job of translating its source material into a fun MMO? Vote after the cut!  Ever wish that you could put to rest a long-standing MMO debate once and for all? Then welcome to the battle royal of Massively's Leaderboard, where two sides enter the pit o' judgment -- and only one leaves. Vote to make your opinion known, and see whether your choice tops the Leaderboard!Continue reading Leaderboard: Lord of the Rings Online vs. Star Trek Online
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| DK Online charges into open beta Posted: 21 Jan 2013 02:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Free-to-play  Along with open doors, this beta is bringing two new castles to fight for, a new level cap of 42, plenty of new monsters, a skills revamp, and the new land of Emtlant for players to explore. Aeria Games is also hosting a number of events during this time, such as GM hide and seek, a scavenger hunt, and a large-scale invasion. For more details on the events and to download the game, visit the official site. [Thanks to Ville for the tip!]
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| Captain's Log: Star Trek Online enlists Denise Crosby for secret project Posted: 21 Jan 2013 01:00 PM PST Filed under: Sci-fi, Events, in-game, Patches, News items, Opinion, Star Trek Online, Free-to-play, Captain's Log, Anniversary  We're still about two weeks away from celebrating Star Trek Online's third anniversary. To date, we have only a few ideas about what the anniversary celebration might entail, but not much else has been revealed by the team at Cryptic. However, that doesn't mean nothing has happened. Quite the contrary! There are a few things to talk about this week, including some fun news that actress Denise Crosby has been tapped to participate in the game. So join me past the break as I touch on some of the fun stuff in STO that we're hearing about! Continue reading Captain's Log: Star Trek Online enlists Denise Crosby for secret project
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| Dave Brevik defends the cost of Marvel Heroes' Ultimate Pack Posted: 21 Jan 2013 12:00 PM PST Filed under: Super-hero, Business models, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, Marvel Heroes  While Brevik admits that the price is quite hefty, he emphasizes that it's a substantial long-term discount for players and isn't so unusual when you consider the variety of other games offering collector's editions at similar price points. He points out that he's already spent much more than that playing League of Legends through a variety of small purchases. Brevik also takes the time to defend the game from other criticisms regarding its interface, graphics, and story, arguing that he is happy with the game in its current state while stressing that it is currently a beta. He also mentions that the pre-purchase packs are entirely optional and much of the content within can be earned within the game. Marvel Heroes is currently on track for a release in the spring of this year.
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| Chaos Theory: ARG expands The Secret World Posted: 21 Jan 2013 11:00 AM PST Filed under: Horror, Real life, Events, real-world, Opinion, Free-to-play, The Secret World, Chaos Theory  Among the other hooplah over the supposed end of the world last month, The Secret World fans were participating in the game's latest Alternate Reality Game (ARG). Set out in the real world, the ARG let anyone -- player or not -- experience the ambiance of TSW investigation missions by solving a set of conspiracy-laden tasks and receiving in-game rewards. While the first ARG was via Facebook, this one utilized email, a special website, and even text messages and tweets. Some missions were solo events, while others required the world-wide community to band together to complete. And there's nothing like a common goal to bring folks together (even in some unexpected ways!). Didn't have a chance to play all the way through? It's not too late; the situation room is still open. Go ahead and put your thinking cap on and prepare to be drawn into a world of conspiracies, whether you play TSW or not. Continue reading Chaos Theory: ARG expands The Secret World
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| A newbie in Heroes of Newerth: How patch 3.0 improves the MOBA experience Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, Patches, Previews, Free-to-play, Massively Interviews, Massively Event Coverage, MOBA  Heroes of Newerth is no exception. S2 Games is preparing to globally launch (yes, everywhere at the same time) patch 3.0 on January 31st, 2013, and it will include a lane full of visual enhancements, bots with customizable AI, and a stronger emphasis on teaching new players the ropes. Could HoN establish itself as the MOBA for new players of the genre? We trekked to a demo in San Francisco last week to find out. Continue reading A newbie in Heroes of Newerth: How patch 3.0 improves the MOBA experience
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| The Nexus Telegraph: Sci-fi commonalities to expect in WildStar Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:00 AM PST Filed under: Sci-fi, Game mechanics, Opinion, WildStar, The Nexus Telegraph  Here's the thing, though: Science fiction covers a pretty wide range of setting, so some of those expectations may or may not come to pass with the game. Today I want to talk about some of those reasonable guesses, the sort of thing that you just think has to be in a science fiction game. Is WildStar going to feature these elements? I'm not sure, but I can make some guesses (which might be proved wrong before the week is out, but guessing is fun like that). Continue reading The Nexus Telegraph: Sci-fi commonalities to expect in WildStar
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