Sunday, January 6, 2013

MMOGaming News

MMOGaming News


ArcheAge - Chinese Player Claims the First to Construct Trading Ship

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ArcheAge - Chinese Player Claims the First to Construct Trading Ship


According to the Chinese media, a female Chinese player recently became the first player in ArcheAge Korea to successfully construct the first trading ship. Currently in Open Beta, ArcheAge currently hosts tons of foreign players despite the apparent IP block and tough authentication process. This player, Miya, belongs to a guild call "Speed" and has since been interviewed by several games websites.

World of Tanks News: Public Test 0.8.3 Release

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World of Tanks News: Public Test 0.8.3 Release


It is already known that World of Tanks' Public Test Server has been stopped on December 5, 2012 at 04:00 PST (12:00 UTC), but Wargaming.net has posted a new announcement on WoT' official site. According to the announcement, WoT's team will be running another iteration of the test in a few days. They'll provide the exact start time once it's been finalized.

Blizzard All-Stars Looks for Lead Designer

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Blizzard All-Stars Looks for Lead Designer


While there wasn't any confirmed release date in the first place, most gamers expected Blizzard All-Stars to be released by 2013, since it has been announced back in 2010 with some pretty images.

Pathfinder Online Kickstarter Campaign Hits $600,000

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Pathfinder Online Kickstarter Campaign Hits $600,000


Pathfinder Online's Kickstarter campaign is entering the home stretch. With a little over a week left for the project to hit full funding, it's currently sitting pretty at just over $600,000 already raised out of its $1,000,000 goal.

RIFT Storm Legion PvP Gearing

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RIFT Storm Legion PvP Gearing


Gearing up for PvP in Storm Legion is very different from pre-SL gearing. While the concept of having multiple tiers of PvP gear remains the same, the method of actually obtaining each tier differs.

Divinization System Added in Chrono Tales Second CB Test

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Divinization System Added in Chrono Tales Second CB Test


A brand new system- Divinization, is to be added in Chrono tales second closed beta test, launched on Jaunary 7th. Divinization system is only accessible when players reach the level cap (Level 70), which includes Divine Level and Divinization.

2013 for Final Fantasy XI and XIV

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2013 for Final Fantasy XI and XIV


Looking back at my predictions for Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV a year ago, I see they weren't perfectly accurate, but they certainly fit well within the margin of error. Very little happened over in Final Fantasy XI's development, and Final Fantasy XIV managed to continue not wowing anyone, albeit partly because of the several delays to version 2.0 that now have it releasing around the middle of this year.

GunZ 2 Gameplay Videos Hightlight PvE Contents

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GunZ 2 Gameplay Videos Hightlight PvE Contents


GunZ 2 has entered its second closed beta for two days, Steparu shared his experience of GunZ 2 in his latest post. The latest CBT added a bunch of new PvE stuff and a new shop where players will be able to purchase all kinds of clothes and weapons for their character.We can get to know more about this game with the gameplay videos, now let's just follow the step.

Blade and Soul the Spiral Labyrinth Outfits

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Blade and Soul the Spiral Labyrinth Outfits


The Spiral Labyrinth provides a new outfit and weapon for those courageous enough to face the God of Lightning and Wind. The outfit comes in Gold and Blue.

The State Of Games Journalism

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The State Of Games Journalism


All indications are that 2013 will continue to see upheavals in games journalism. The potential audience is growing, and the existing audience is changing in the way they play and what they play. How will game journalism respond?

Record of Lodoss War Online - Classic JRPG Teased for MMO Debut

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Record of Lodoss War Online - Classic JRPG Teased for MMO Debut


With its last game coming on the SEGA Dreamcast system back in the year 2000, it has been a long 13 years since. Record of Lodoss War, a classic Japanese RPG introduced in the late 1980s, will apparently be heading to the MMORPG realm within the next few years.

Guild Wars 2 Hosting Three Day New Year Sale in the Gem Store

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Guild Wars 2 Hosting Three Day New Year Sale in the Gem Store


What do the New Year bring to you? I guess all of you will have a lot to say. Well, Guild Wars 2 brings you a good news: a sale now is available at the Black Lion Trading Company from January 4 to 6, which means big savings.

The Phoenix Project Aims to Be the Spiritual Sequel to City of Heroes

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The Phoenix Project Aims to Be the Spiritual Sequel to City of Heroes


In the wake of City of Heroes' closure, one group of fans has decided that it's not enough to move on to a new game. The Phoenix Project aims to become a spiritual sequel and recreation of the game for players and by players, with a new trailer showcasing concept art as well as serving as a statement of purpose.

Conquer Online Reveals New Class - The Oriental Assassin

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Conquer Online Reveals New Class - The Oriental Assassin


Conquer Online, an MMORPG featuring fast-paced combat, simple gameplay and oriental fantasy, is ready to unveil a new eastern legend – the Oriental Assassin. Said to once be a part of the empire' secret guard, the best assassins are sent out to hunt down the empire's most-wanted and most feared. Unlike all the other assassins you find in other MMOs, the Oriental Assassin is very unique as a long-range class, attacking their enemies from a distance with stealth and their deadly throwing knives.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

New Games

New Games


This 25th Anniversary Mega Man lanyard is a thing

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 01:29 PM PST

This 25th Anniversary Mega Man lanyard is a thing screenshot

What better way to celebrate your love of Mega Man than wearing this odd, neon green lanyard around your neck? Or something like that.

You can pre-order the lanyard here for the fairly pricey $9.95, and you'll also net this little limited edition tag with it. It's set to release in February officially from Capcom, to continue the 25th Anniversary celebrations into 2013.

I hope this wasn't what they had in mind when they said that they "weren't done yet" with celebrating the 25th. Given the huge success of Street Fighter X Mega Man though, I'm guessing there's still a little bit left for blue bomber fans to be excited for outside of the eShop re-releases.

MAGFest: Day two, Video Game Orchestra and bLiNd win

Posted: 04 Jan 2013 10:00 PM PST

MAGFest: Day two, Video Game Orchestra and bLiNd win screenshot

It's another sleepless night here at MAGFest. Our panel went well today, and we were treated to some amazing acts on Friday night here in National Harbor, MD. Stage two featured the Descendants of Erdrick, one of my favorite bands, who played some underappreciated material from Ninja Gaiden and Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest.

The main stage got brentafloss's crazy antics, Bit Brigade's masterful musical accompaniment to speed runs of both Castlevania and Contra, a mighty ARMCANNON who rocked the night away, and a surprising performance by the Video Game Orchestra which appeared as a rock band. Their renditions of "Eyes on Me," "Melodies of Life," and "I am the Wind" (from Symphony of the Night) were the best I've heard thanks to an amazing vocalist.

DJ bLiNd closed out the night after 2 AM with a some stellar remixes, including one of my favorite tracks, the Ducktales moon stage, and A_Rival made a surprise appearance to work the crowd during his set.

It was an amazing night with awesome music, and there will be even more tomorrow. Check out some photos below courtesy of Chris Serani and Ashley Robison (Bit Brigade).

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News about news: Pokemon announcement coming January 8th

Posted: 04 Jan 2013 05:00 PM PST

News about news: Pokemon announcement coming January 8th screenshot

Do you like knowing things? How about knowing that you will know things? Do you like that too? If so, you're in luck! You will soon know something that you don't know now, and this time, it's about Pokemon!

This Tuesday, January 8th, Nintendo will tell us about a new development in their popular series of products about trouser demons pocket monsters. It could be related to the card game, the anime TV series, the anime movie series, the collectible figurine game, the main series on handheld consoles, the spin off series on home systems, or something totally new! My bet is it'll be something for the Wii U, as the console's honeymoon period is starting to wind down, and Nintendo may feel it needs something to get people talking again. We'll see on Tuesday if I'm right. 

One thing I can tell you for sure is that Nintendo will NOT announce that Teenage Pokemon is now an official product of Nintendo, and it will NOT be getting a huge, multi-million dollar budget. Bummer.

Official Japanese Pokemon site promoting Jan. 8th announcement [GoNintendo]

The Daily Hotness: Pokemon meets American Psycho

Posted: 04 Jan 2013 03:59 PM PST

The Daily Hotness: Pokemon meets American Psycho screenshot

I don't get what the big deal is. It's not like it's a Charizard.

The new year seems to be in full swing as we took a look back at our most anticipated games for last year and how they turned out, then continued to make some predictions for this year. Past that, Fraser reviewed A New Beginning, tidbits of awesomeness trickled out of MAGfest, and more happened on this fine Friday.

Destructoid Original: 
A look back at 2012's most wanted games
Friday Night Fights: How's everybody liking their Wii U?
Destructoid's most wanted games of 2013
This weekend on Dtoid TV: Leaving for CES 2013
What's YOUR most anticipated game of 2013?
The DTOID Show: The Walking Dead, Bioshock & Evil Patents
The Network Roundup: MAGnificent


Community: 
Community blogs of 1/4
Forum thread of the day: Let's play Werewolf on the forums! (seriously we need some new blood)

Reviews: 
Review: A New Beginning: Final Cut


Events: 
MAGFest: Night one is over, you should be here
The Mega Manathon is running at MAGFest right now
MAGFest: Destructoid Live panel was awesome

News: 
Namco is planning a restaurant-gaming concept
Pre-owned Wii U systems can download last user's games
BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition announced
An update for Street Fighter X Mega Man is on the way
Mutant Mudds developer shares more thoughts on 3DS piracy
Square Enix keeping its next-gen Luminous Studio in-house
The Steam Holiday Sale will continue through the weekend
The Ship developers speak out on failed Kickstarter drive
Trio of James Bond games disappear from Steam


Offbeat: 
Watch this amazing FemShep cosplay come to life


Media:
Date the Knights of the Round Table in Princess Arthur
Indie game Shu is coming in 2013, looks amazing
A new DmC: Devil May Cry trailer appears
War for the Overworld brings back Dungeon Keeper gameplay
Hope springs eternal: First look at MLB 13 The Show

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Video Games Blogger


Top 10 Bestselling Video Games Worldwide in Week 1, 2013

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 03:03 AM PST

What are the top 10 bestselling video games in America, Japan, and Europe? Thanks to Amazon online sales data here are the video games that are the hottest worldwide right now. This week the bestsellers order is mixed up by the Amazon.com Year-End Deals putting popular games on 33% to 50% discounts after New Year’s....
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