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- The Game Archaeologist: The complete history of classic MMOs
- WRUP: Expanshapaign is too a word
- The Daily Grind: Why aren't more studios investing in post-apocalyptic MMOs?
- Gloria Victis is all up in your beeswax
- Betawatch: December 13 - 19, 2014
- MapleStory 2 begins closed beta signups next week, will include a jail system
- The Stream Team: Slaugs and wisps and chompers, oh Landmark!
- Sandvox SkySaga hits alpha in the UK
- Win part of a $50,000 pool at Guild Wars 2's PAX East tournament
- Marvel Heroes adds Venom, throws 50% off sale
- War Thunder's Steel Generals expansion beta is live
- Albion Online's winter test begins January 26th
| The Game Archaeologist: The complete history of classic MMOs Posted: 20 Dec 2014 09:00 AM PST Filed under: Culture, MMO Industry, The Game Archaeologist, Miscellaneous  Ever wonder where MMOs began? Wanted to know what online gamers played back in the '90s and '80s? Trying to remember which games never made it to launch? Curious whether I've covered that little-known gem that was your doorway to a larger virtual world? Then take my hand and come with me! Continue reading The Game Archaeologist: The complete history of classic MMOs
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| WRUP: Expanshapaign is too a word Posted: 20 Dec 2014 07:00 AM PST Filed under: Massively Meta, Miscellaneous  Continue reading WRUP: Expanshapaign is too a word
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| The Daily Grind: Why aren't more studios investing in post-apocalyptic MMOs? Posted: 20 Dec 2014 05:00 AM PST Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Post-Apocalyptic, Miscellaneous  I was among the many desperately hoping for a Fallout MMO, but it seems as though those hopes were in vain. And out of all of the Kickstarter MMOs that I see, none seems to have gone the Mad Max route. So why do you think that more studios aren't investing in (non-zombie) post-apocalyptic MMOs -- and what would you like to see in that genre?  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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| Gloria Victis is all up in your beeswax Posted: 19 Dec 2014 06:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Patches, Sandbox  Other changes with the patch included global buffs for capture-the-flag winners, cattle horns as "by-products of [the] animal skinning process," a buff to gear durability, a higher change to get weapon drops from humans, and a rework of the mob spawning system.
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| Betawatch: December 13 - 19, 2014 Posted: 19 Dec 2014 05:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Massively Meta, Betawatch, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding 
Continue reading Betawatch: December 13 - 19, 2014
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| MapleStory 2 begins closed beta signups next week, will include a jail system Posted: 19 Dec 2014 04:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Business Models, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Player-Generated Content, MMORPG  Over on the official site (in Korean), Nexon further discusses the MMO's jail system, something fans of games like Ultima Online and ArcheAge know well. This particular jail is meant to hold those who make wreckage of chat channels, though Nexon says will punish counter-abuse "severely." What could possibly go wrong? We don't yet know whether the game will come here, but since classic MapleStory has a global version that's earned Nexon boatloads of money, it's pretty darn likely. We've embedded Steparu's MapleStory 2 customization video below. Continue reading MapleStory 2 begins closed beta signups next week, will include a jail system
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| The Stream Team: Slaugs and wisps and chompers, oh Landmark! Posted: 19 Dec 2014 03:00 PM PST Filed under: Video, PvE, Free-to-Play, First Impressions, Livestream, Sandbox, The Stream Team, Landmark  Game: Landmark Host: MJ Guthrie Date: Friday, December 19th, 2014 Time: 6:00 p.m. EST Enjoy our Stream Team video below. Continue reading The Stream Team: Slaugs and wisps and chompers, oh Landmark!
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| Sandvox SkySaga hits alpha in the UK Posted: 19 Dec 2014 02:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content  Great news! We've just started up the Alpha servers (UK only still, I'm afraid), and from now on they'll be running 24/7 (with the exception of maintenance periods!).You read that right: The alpha's open only to UK players right now, though we've had reports that there's no IP blocking just yet. Release is still set for next summer. The game is a voxel-based sandbox with the usual trapping: crafting, harvesting, combat, arena PvP, and an "evolving" online world shaped by the players themselves. Continue reading Sandvox SkySaga hits alpha in the UK
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| Win part of a $50,000 pool at Guild Wars 2's PAX East tournament Posted: 19 Dec 2014 01:00 PM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Contests, Events (Real-World), Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play  The tournament will take place on March 7th, 2015, at the gaming convention in Boston. Players from several countries are welcome to face off against each other, although teams will have to compete and win in earlier qualifiers to make it to the championship. You'll have to be at least 18 and from the US, Canada, Mexico, or the EU to participate. A cool perk of making it to the championship is that ArenaNet will foot the bill for teams' airfare, hotel, and a per diem.
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| Marvel Heroes adds Venom, throws 50% off sale Posted: 19 Dec 2014 12:00 PM PST Filed under: Super-hero, Classes, Events (In-Game), Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes, Promotions  'Tis the season for deep discounts and disturbing heroes, as has come to pass in the merry lands of Marvel Heroes. The jolly figure known as Venom has come to distribute pain, suffering, and alternative dental plans for those who pick this new playable figure. The Marvel Heroes team is also offering a half-off sale on most -- but not all -- of the in-game store. This includes many of the title's heroes, costumes, team-ups, and pets. And even if you don't want to spend money, you'll still be getting treats all month with the game's Winter Wonderland & Season's Givings event. Presents and buffs will be available all over the game, in addition to new daily log-in rewards.
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| War Thunder's Steel Generals expansion beta is live Posted: 19 Dec 2014 11:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Historical, Galleries, Screenshots, Video, Events (In-Game), Expansions, Game Mechanics, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MMOFPS  The biggest addition to War Thunder with this update is the beta of the Steel Generals expansion, which includes the first six American tanks available now. By the end of Q1 2015, more than 30 US WWII tanks will be available. This release schedule allows Gaijin Entertainment to test each of the tanks to ensure that they are ready for battle when commercially launched. In honor of the update launch, special packages are available for purchase that contain premium US tanks and other bonuses alongside closed beta access. Players can participate in the Steel Generals beta by entering into contests and in-game events in War Thunder.Check out the new screenshots and walkthrough video below. Continue reading War Thunder's Steel Generals expansion beta is live
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| Albion Online's winter test begins January 26th Posted: 19 Dec 2014 10:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sandbox  There will be plenty of new and updated systems to check out during this testing cycle, including an extensive farming system, consumables, more weapons, more skills, and player and guild islands. Another significant change is that players can flag themselves as friendly or hostile in PvP areas, effectively adding consensual PvP into the game. Albion Online's winter test will be available to legendary ($100) and epic ($50) founders and will last for four weeks.
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