MMO Updates

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• The Secret World adds a new set of side missions
• World of Warcraft outlines anniversary plans, delays Draenor raid
• PvP sandbox Life is Feudal hits Steam early access next week
• The Seldon Crisis Kickstarter is officially a thing
• The Daily Grind: What game needs (better) tutorials?
• The Stream Team: Building a beautiful modular maze in Landmark
• Here's a League of Legends Ascension gameplay preview vid
• Kukulkan, Serpent of the Nine Winds slithers into SMITE
• DayZ Producer: 'You are playing development builds'
• Leaderboard: Which additional ArcheAge race would you like to play?
• Exclusive: Firefall's Elemental Destruction update launches September 16th
• Destiny has already raked in $500 million in sales
• Landmark adds toilets, opens itself for potty jokes
• Swordsman announces Gilded Wasteland expansion

The Secret World adds a new set of side missions Posted: 11 Sep 2014 10:00 AM PDT Filed under: Horror, Sci-Fi, Lore, Patches, News Items, The Secret World, Subscription, Buy-to-Play Are you ready for more Tokyo action in The Secret World? A sextet of side missions is now available for owners of the Issue #9 content, kicking off with a bank heist and moving on to handle rockabilly gangs, surveillance cameras, and a Flappy nest. It's a full dose of sabotage, investigation, and the usual joy of finding supernatural creatures and beating them down with your own supernatural powers. So what do you get for all of these antics? A free Deep Mystery Box, which is nice, but you also get the Lorenzian Fabricator, which allows you to move to Tokyo from anywhere in the world. That's quite useful if you've got places to be and problems to solve elsewhere. This update also allows players access to the new Efficiency and Proficiency skills to improve AEGIS mastery, so owners of the game's most recent major update will want to hop on board and start exploring the new missions. The Secret World adds a new set of side missions originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Sidestories: The Last Pagan

World of Warcraft outlines anniversary plans, delays Draenor raid Posted: 11 Sep 2014 09:00 AM PDT Filed under: World of Warcraft, Betas, Fantasy, Events (In-Game), Expansions, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Dungeons, Subscription Blizzard has released a new World of Warcraft dev blog clarifying its 10th anniversary plans in light of Warlords of Draenor's impending launch on November 13th. In short, the festivities will begin on November 21st and run until well after the holidays on January 6th. Those who pony up for a sub in that time period will be awarded the Molten Corgi minipet. If you rush to the new level cap in time, you'll also be able to play through the new level-capped Molten Core raid; if not, then you can still play the new Southshore vs. Tarren Mill battleground, which comes in both level 90-99 and level 100 brackets. Blizzard further notes that the new PvP season and the normal and heroic versions of Draenor's first raid dungeon, Highmaul, will not open until December 2nd to "make sure that everyone [has] had time to level up." Highmaul's LFR and mythic modes will open another week after that. Massively's sister site WoW Insider also has some good news for Draenor devotees this morning: It appears that facial recustomization is now part of the regular barber shop in beta, possibly alleviating the fears of those worried about being saddled with an ugly pixel face once the new race models are live. World of Warcraft outlines anniversary plans, delays Draenor raid originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Blizzard dev blog

PvP sandbox Life is Feudal hits Steam early access next week Posted: 11 Sep 2014 08:00 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Business Models, Game Mechanics, PvP, News Items, Crowdfunding Life is Feudal is one of several indie sandbox MMOs striving to become this generation's Ultima Online, and next week, you can actually play it... if you fork over a few bucks for early access, that is. The game unlocks on Steam on September 19th; existing alpha players will be able to claim their early alpha keys on Steam and partake in the smaller-scale, non-MMO test version of the game. Billing itself as a realistic medieval sandbox, Life is Feudal includes city construction and invasion, a freeform character building system, a single seamless world, terraforming, farming, crafting skills like cooking and alchemy, and full open PvP with looting. The developers maintain a document explaining how the game is similar to and different from other MMOs with such features, however. The game failed to reach its Indiegogo goals last year. Continue reading PvP sandbox Life is Feudal hits Steam early access next week PvP sandbox Life is Feudal hits Steam early access next week originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Steam

The Seldon Crisis Kickstarter is officially a thing Posted: 11 Sep 2014 07:00 AM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Business Models, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Sandbox, Crowdfunding Last month we told you about Seldon Crisis, a sci-fi sandbox MMO purportedly inspired by Asimov's Foundation series. Today Chaos Interactive launched the game's Kickstarter campaign, which runs for 30 days and seeks £250,000. The devs are "looking for a commitment from gamers who enjoy hard science fiction and expansive player-driven massively multiplayer online games to help bring this deep space odyssey to reality." You can read the full PR blurb after the break. Continue reading The Seldon Crisis Kickstarter is officially a thing The Seldon Crisis Kickstarter is officially a thing originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Daily Grind: What game needs (better) tutorials? Posted: 11 Sep 2014 06:00 AM PDT Filed under: Super-hero, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Opinion, Free-to-Play, The Daily Grind, Marvel Heroes Let me state up front that I thoroughly enjoy Marvel Heroes. That said, I find some of its mechanics pretty obscure. Like, costume cores. What the heck am I supposed to do with those? To be fair, I could probably find the answer on the game's labyrinthine forum, but since I play it ultra-casually and somewhat infrequently, I'm usually too busy enjoying the clickfest to tab out and search. TLDR, this game needs a tutorial or two, in my opinion. What do you think, Massively readers? Is there an MMO or an MMO-lite in your rotation that needs some in-game explanation? 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! The Daily Grind: What game needs (better) tutorials? originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 11 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Stream Team: Building a beautiful modular maze in Landmark Posted: 10 Sep 2014 06:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Free-to-Play, Livestream, Sandbox, Housing, The Stream Team, Player-Generated Content, Landmark Sometimes building in Landmark seems daunting. But thanks to modular pieces, even those who feel constructionally impaired can put together impressive builds. With only five handcrafted pieces saved as templates, Massively's MJ will show how to lay the foundation of an impressive underground maze. Then all that's left is adding a few finishing touches and you've got something to be proud of! Join us live at 8:00 p.m. to chat about Landmark's latest news and see how modular pieces can help anyone make a massive creation in next to no time at all. Game: Landmark Host: MJ Guthrie Date: Wednesday, September 9th, 2014 Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT Enjoy our Stream Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Building a beautiful modular maze in Landmark The Stream Team: Building a beautiful modular maze in Landmark originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Here's a League of Legends Ascension gameplay preview vid Posted: 10 Sep 2014 05:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA, League of Legends The League of Legends YouTube channel dropped a new gameplay preview video earlier today. It's called Ascension - Gameplay Preview, naturally, and it's one-minute-and-48-seconds worth of footage from LoL's latest featured game mode. You can view the clip after the cut and you can learn more about the game mode at the official website. Continue reading Here's a League of Legends Ascension gameplay preview vid Here's a League of Legends Ascension gameplay preview vid originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: YouTube

Kukulkan, Serpent of the Nine Winds slithers into SMITE Posted: 10 Sep 2014 04:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Classes, Patches, Free-to-Play, MOBA We really wish that the Mayans were around today to ask why they would worship a giant flying snake instead of freaking out because, well, giant flying snake. It's probably a good thing that Mr. Kukulkan, Serpent of the Nine Winds, is on the side of the playerbase in SMITE as the newest god in the game's pantheon. Kukulkan isn't actually a new character for the game but a reworked Ao Kuang (who has been temporarily retired). While Kukulkan enjoys a new look, the abilities transferred over from Ao Kuang remain the same. Players who previously owned Ao Kuang will see that character transform into Kukulkan instead. We've got the full god reveal video after the break, so welcome in your newest nightmare and ally! [Thanks to Sorenthaz for the tip!] Continue reading Kukulkan, Serpent of the Nine Winds slithers into SMITE Kukulkan, Serpent of the Nine Winds slithers into SMITE originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Patch notes

DayZ Producer: 'You are playing development builds' Posted: 10 Sep 2014 03:00 PM PDT Filed under: Betas, News Items, Post-Apocalyptic, Miscellaneous, Sandbox DayZ is a title in early access. That means that buying the game now will give you access to the full game when it goes live as well as the development versions along the way. Producer Brian Hicks recently took to the game's official forums to respond to player feedback by stating this rather bluntly: "You are not playing DayZ. You are playing development builds." Hicks went on to explain that the game's current development pace is entirely normal for a large project, with the main difference being that most of these early builds are not seen by the public at large. Players who are displeased by the earlier builds are encouraged to step back and check in again when release is closer, as the later beta versions or the release client will be far closer to the finished experience. Whether or not you've been enjoying the game, it's a useful look at the development process and what it can mean to be playing on early access. DayZ Producer: 'You are playing development builds' originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Eurogamer

Leaderboard: Which additional ArcheAge race would you like to play? Posted: 10 Sep 2014 02:00 PM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Opinion, Races, ArcheAge, Sandbox, Leaderboard ArcheAge is launching with four playable races. This seems like a small number for a fantasy MMO, but XLGAMES has hinted at additional choices before, namely the Dwarf, the Warborn, the Fairy, and the Returned. We've seen some visual evidence of those first two, but the Fairy and the Returned are still somewhat mysterious. Do any of those additional races sound appealing to you, ArcheAge fans? Which one, if any, would you choose to play if they were available? 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: Which additional ArcheAge race would you like to play? Leaderboard: Which additional ArcheAge race would you like to play? originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Exclusive: Firefall's Elemental Destruction update launches September 16th Posted: 10 Sep 2014 01:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Screenshots, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Lore, Patches, Previews, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS, Dev Diaries, Firefall It's official: The newly revitalized Firefall is due to release its first major update, Elemental Destruction, next week -- on Tuesday, in fact. The patch is bringing new dynamic encounters in addition to abilities and weapons. And if you're a Firefall nut, then today is your day because Red 5 Design Director RudiKazootie has penned an exclusive dev blog discussing in detail the five new dynamic encounters being introduced with the update. Enjoy the full read and new screens below, and keep an eye out for Friday's edition too. Continue reading Exclusive: Firefall's Elemental Destruction update launches September 16th Exclusive: Firefall's Elemental Destruction update launches September 16th originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Destiny has already raked in $500 million in sales Posted: 10 Sep 2014 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Sci-Fi, Bugs, Launches, MMO Industry, MMOFPS, Destiny, Buy-to-Play Destiny's alleged big budget didn't end up being a big risk after all, as the title has become the highest-selling day-one digital console game release in history. From a combination of pre-orders, digital sales, and retail sales, Destiny has crossed the $500 million sales mark and doesn't look to be slowing any time soon. CEO of Activision Publishing Eric Hirshberg considers this massive validation for the project: "Since the beginning, we've been confident that our investment and belief in Destiny would pay off. But not many people believed we'd be able to say it did so on day one. We have more confidence than ever that Destiny will become one of the iconic franchises of this generation and Activision's next billion-dollar brand." However, if you're attempting to play Destiny from a college campus, you might be dealing with a frustrating impediment. Polygon notes that a networking error is blocking the game on certain campuises. Bungie said that it is aware of the issue and is working on a solution. [Source: Activision Blizzard press release] Destiny has already raked in $500 million in sales originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Polygon

Landmark adds toilets, opens itself for potty jokes Posted: 10 Sep 2014 11:30 AM PDT Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Landmark We'll just come right out and say it: You can now create and install toilets in Landmark. This is a boon for both the incontinent and the internet comedian, although we suppose that it will be well-received by home builders who want to complete their bathroom set. The patch supposedly fixes individual claim permissions, optimizes the gallery, and improves the bundling interface for the marketplace. Also in the game with today's patch are chains, bathtubs, sinks, and a new "modular" tree. Landmark adds toilets, opens itself for potty jokes originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Patch notes

Swordsman announces Gilded Wasteland expansion Posted: 10 Sep 2014 11:00 AM PDT Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Screenshots, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Lore, Patches, Previews, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Crafting, Swordsman Perfect World Entertainment has just announced an expansion for its still-new F2P martial arts MMO Swordsman. Dubbed Gilded Wasteland, the update will boost the level cap to 94 and introduce new desert regions (Ping Liang, Tunhuang, and the Shadow Mountain Plains) and dungeons to the game. PWE also says it will improve the leveling curve, weapon-crafting, and PvP. The expansion arrives later this fall. We've included new concept art below. Continue reading Swordsman announces Gilded Wasteland expansion Swordsman announces Gilded Wasteland expansion originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Press release

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