Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Sandbox, Housing, Black Desert
MMO Culture has posted some gorgeous screenshots from Black Desert, the new sandbox MMO currently being developed by Korea's Pearl Abyss. Most of the images focus on mounts and player housing.
Earlier this year Pearl Abyss showed off portions of the title's housing system, and MMO Culture has included a cam-quality video that we've embedded for you after the break. The site notes th
Monday, August 26, 2013
MMO Week in Review: The Elder Subs Online
Filed under: Massively Meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous
At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.
It doesn't seem to matter whether you're a fan of subs, a fan of free-to-play, or just a fan of good games: Every time an MMO reveals its business model, chao
At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.
It doesn't seem to matter whether you're a fan of subs, a fan of free-to-play, or just a fan of good games: Every time an MMO reveals its business model, chao
Sunday, August 25, 2013
The King of Fighters Online – Thailand publisher signs AOS game
While the Korean version has yet to be released, it was announced that Thailand publisher True Digital Plus has signed the game. Developed by Dragonfly, the studio behind the current Age of Storm, it is said that the Korea Closed Beta will begin next month. While no new screenshots were shown, the Korean media has […]
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MMO Culture
Riot Games – Developer expands with new office in New York
[Source] Riot Games, developer of League of Legends, has rented a new office space in Manhattan, New York. Signing a five-year lease, the space is 5,594 square feet, covering the entire second floor of the building located at 49 West 23rd Street. The annual rent is estimated at around USD 239,760. Many folks are guessing […]
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MMO Culture
Ask Gauss
Sunday! Wow that weekend went by pretty fast didn't it? Always seems when you are busy doing something it flys by. Not to mention the fact that we are now in the last week of August, where did the summer go? It is Sunday though, so what does that mean? Well read the title like you should have already. It is Ask Gauss! The post of the week where I answer some of the questions sent to me throughout the week. So without wasting anymore of your time let's get to it.So the SimCity road update happene
The Mog Log Extra: Unboxing the Final Fantasy XIV collector's editions
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Culture, Launches, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log
I barely ever buy the collector's edition of any game. That's not to say I don't like the idea, but it's hard to justify the increased cost for the same game, especially when the included bonuses aren't all that good in the first place (I don't know who decided that collector boxes should come with statues that add $ 100 onto the box price, but I don't like that person).
The original Final Fantasy
I barely ever buy the collector's edition of any game. That's not to say I don't like the idea, but it's hard to justify the increased cost for the same game, especially when the included bonuses aren't all that good in the first place (I don't know who decided that collector boxes should come with statues that add $ 100 onto the box price, but I don't like that person).
The original Final Fantasy
PVE VENT TIME!!
Gauss & SafireeMostly Epic Saturdays Hey everyone! Hope your week was awesome. In game, for me it's been a solid grind into reputation for things I need in game. Honestly it wouldn't be as bad if I didn't have 10 million distractions. I'm not one of those people who can be set on one thing for 8 hours on end.. but I am almost there. Lately I have been recruiting a lot for the guild also, and have come to meet some really great new people. Gauss and I have been doing a lot of
Wings Over Atreia: No Aion block party for you!
Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Events (In-Game), MMO Industry, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Wings Over Atreia
Batten down the hatches and prepare yourselves for a storm, my friends, because I have a rant that's just waiting to burst forth! I know, I know -- it's hard to believe I am that riled up over anything in Aion. After all, I've managed a grand total of only four rants in more than three years. But I am! I am downright annoyed. Ironically, this rant also comes right when I was going to give you all
Batten down the hatches and prepare yourselves for a storm, my friends, because I have a rant that's just waiting to burst forth! I know, I know -- it's hard to believe I am that riled up over anything in Aion. After all, I've managed a grand total of only four rants in more than three years. But I am! I am downright annoyed. Ironically, this rant also comes right when I was going to give you all
CRYENGINE – Branding rebooted for new game engine version
[Press release] Previously known as CryENGINE 3, developer Crytek has rebooted the engine’s branding, and now simply known as CRYENGINE in the latest upgraded version. Rather than follow the numeral game Epic Games is having with Unreal Engine 4, I guess it is a refreshing change. Crytek is also re-opening the Closed Beta phase […]
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MMO Culture
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Minecraft Guide: Top 30 Tips And Trick To Wow Your Friends
Minecraft Guide: Top 30 Tips And Trick To Wow Your Friends
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Darkfall working on better chat interface and AI upgrades
Filed under: Fantasy, Darkfall, Patches, Previews, Dev Diaries, Subscription
Darkfall is making the most of the hot summer months as the team is scrambling to finish up a few projects and keep tabs on the Asian version in testing. In a recent update letter, everyone's favorite snack chips-slash-developer Tasos Flambouras relays a list of what the team has been working on.
Among the projects listed is a new chat interface, more functional clan vault logs, AI upgrades for mobs, a new Skirmisher s
Darkfall is making the most of the hot summer months as the team is scrambling to finish up a few projects and keep tabs on the Asian version in testing. In a recent update letter, everyone's favorite snack chips-slash-developer Tasos Flambouras relays a list of what the team has been working on.
Among the projects listed is a new chat interface, more functional clan vault logs, AI upgrades for mobs, a new Skirmisher s
The Road to Mordor: LotRO's big battles and you
Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Free-to-Play, The Road to Mordor
So... does anyone else think it's a little strange the Turbine's more or less gone dark about Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep? The last we heard anything about the next expansion was back in April, after which we've had a chasm of silence. In the past couple of years, the studio was already into high promotion mode regarding its expansions come summertime, which leads me to believe
So... does anyone else think it's a little strange the Turbine's more or less gone dark about Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep? The last we heard anything about the next expansion was back in April, after which we've had a chasm of silence. In the past couple of years, the studio was already into high promotion mode regarding its expansions come summertime, which leads me to believe
Gamescom 2013: Dewback mounts spotted in SWTOR cantina tour files
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic
BioWare's latest Star Wars: The Old Republic cantina tour descended on Gamescom this week, bringing with it a glimpse at the sci-fi MMO's not-too-distant future. Fan website Dulfy.net obtained the files from the thumb drive handed out at the event, and has posted several images from the upcoming content additions.
Let's see, there's concept art for a dewback mount, scree
BioWare's latest Star Wars: The Old Republic cantina tour descended on Gamescom this week, bringing with it a glimpse at the sci-fi MMO's not-too-distant future. Fan website Dulfy.net obtained the files from the thumb drive handed out at the event, and has posted several images from the upcoming content additions.
Let's see, there's concept art for a dewback mount, scree
Friday, August 23, 2013
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Original Soundtrack
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Original Soundtrack
Without warning, Deathwing the Destroyer has emerged from the bowels of Deepholm in the Elemental Plane, unleashing a wave of destruction that has changed Azeroth forever. As the Horde and the Alliance strive to persevere, increasing hostilities between the two factions threaten to leave the world vulnerable to Deathwing's schemes. This soundtrack's broad spectrum of melodies embodies Azeroth's uncertain future: the dire rumblings of war; t
Without warning, Deathwing the Destroyer has emerged from the bowels of Deepholm in the Elemental Plane, unleashing a wave of destruction that has changed Azeroth forever. As the Horde and the Alliance strive to persevere, increasing hostilities between the two factions threaten to leave the world vulnerable to Deathwing's schemes. This soundtrack's broad spectrum of melodies embodies Azeroth's uncertain future: the dire rumblings of war; t
Gamescom 2013: Black Desert devs eyeing next-gen consoles
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Consoles, Sandbox, Black Desert
Korean MMO studio Pearl Abyss is talking to the press about its jaw-droppingly gorgeous Black Desert title at this week's Gamescom. According to DualShockers, part of the discourse included the possibility of porting the PC title to next-gen consoles.
The website reports that while speaking with Pearl Abyss COO Jaemin Youn and CFO Brian Oh, the duo "enthusiastically answered that, ye
Korean MMO studio Pearl Abyss is talking to the press about its jaw-droppingly gorgeous Black Desert title at this week's Gamescom. According to DualShockers, part of the discourse included the possibility of porting the PC title to next-gen consoles.
The website reports that while speaking with Pearl Abyss COO Jaemin Youn and CFO Brian Oh, the duo "enthusiastically answered that, ye
More and More
Here we are Friday morning sitting and wondering what today's reader post would be about. I must say there were quite a few choices this week which were rather deserving and as I stated to some of them I may include them in a future week because I feel they were that good. I did though come to the decision to let Hilly speak his mind. Frankly it is a topic which I have felt about writing about, but always but it to something I would write about because it is not seeming to be going away. Regardl
WIP: Borderlands 2, The Tribez, The Bureau
In the ongoing series of What I'm Playing, these are the games I am currently busy with. This week I finished the first playthrough of Borderlands 2, using the assassin character Zer0. Having done most of the side-missions that got me to level 32, which is pretty much where I wanted to be to play the DLC Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep. So now I'm looking forward to this parody of Dungeons & Dragons re-imagined by Tiny Tina as Bunkers & Badasses. But I also made a new character, a gu
Storyboard: That was a poor decision
Filed under: Culture, Opinion, Roleplaying, Storyboard, Miscellaneous
Having a new kitten in the house is sort of like watching a slideshow of poor choices. My kitten knows, for example, that the older cat of the house doesn't want to wrestle all the time because she's made this clear in the past. And he knows that right now she's not happy to see him, as evidenced by the fact that she moved somewhere else when he entered the room.
Despite all of that information, he still runs right up to her
Having a new kitten in the house is sort of like watching a slideshow of poor choices. My kitten knows, for example, that the older cat of the house doesn't want to wrestle all the time because she's made this clear in the past. And he knows that right now she's not happy to see him, as evidenced by the fact that she moved somewhere else when he entered the room.
Despite all of that information, he still runs right up to her
Gamescom 2013: Watch Blizzard's Diablo III presentation
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Expansions, MMO Industry, News Items, Diablo III, Buy-to-Play
Looking for Diablo III news from this week's Gamescom convention in Cologne? WoW Insider's got it, including a video of Blizzard's presentation and a break-down of the free features the company is giving gamers in its upcoming pre-expansion patch.
And speaking of the Reaper of Souls expansion set, there are some fresh screenshots from the update on the Diablo III Facebook page. Head past the
Looking for Diablo III news from this week's Gamescom convention in Cologne? WoW Insider's got it, including a video of Blizzard's presentation and a break-down of the free features the company is giving gamers in its upcoming pre-expansion patch.
And speaking of the Reaper of Souls expansion set, there are some fresh screenshots from the update on the Diablo III Facebook page. Head past the
Thursday, August 22, 2013
God of Destiny – MOBA based on Journey to the West reveals trailer
First announced last year at ChinaJoy, God of Destiny is currently being presented to potential publishers at Gamescom 2013. A Taiwan-developed MOBA, the heroes are all based on iconic characters from Journey to the West, 1 of the 4 great China novels. There will be female and male versions of each character, and that […]
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MMO Culture
Black Desert – Transportation and housing the highlights this week
Heading towards CBT in Korea in a few weeks, the weekly theme continues for Black Desert. This week, developer Pearl Abyss is taking us through some of the transportation tools available, as well as the housing system, where details are certainly the key. More images can be seen in my Facebook album. The housing system was actually […]
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MMO Culture
World of Warcraft Undead Latex Prosthetic Kit Reviews
World of Warcraft Undead Latex Prosthetic Kit
Bring the Forsaken-Undead back to lifeIncludes prosthetic face patches with scarsFace adhesiveOfficially licensed World of Warcraft costume accessoryRubies makes dress-up fun for all ages
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Reaper Of Souls
So something completely unexpected happened. Which can only be described with these and the gameplay Now I enjoyed D3 quite a bit. Loved every class with the Monk and Wizard at the top of the list. The lore to any Blizzard game is always top notch(Thanks Chris Metzen). I always thought a fallen angel would be a great storyline for Diablo so this really is a nerdgasm to the highest levels for me. So I am ready for this and it cannot come soon enough
Gauss' Adventures
Gauss' Adventures
Aion 4.5 – New Aethertech class to arrive in Korea next week
Perhaps the most anticipated class in Aion thus far, Aethertech will be landing in the official Korean server on 28th August, after spending some time in the test server. This new class is the main attraction of version 4.5, which seems almost immediate after the previous 4.0 update. NCsoft Korea will also be deleting […]
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MMO Culture
FFXIV: A Realm Reborn plans launch party for PAX Prime
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Launches, Events (Massively's Coverage), Final Fantasy XIV, Subscription
Ready to do the Chocobo Shuffle? The Mog Twist? Some Limit Breakdancing? Then you'll need to hightail it to next week's PAX Prime, where the crew of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be throwing a two-day launch party.
The festivities start on Friday, August 30th and continue through the next day in the Seattle Ballroom at the Red Lion Hotel. The devs will show up to m
Ready to do the Chocobo Shuffle? The Mog Twist? Some Limit Breakdancing? Then you'll need to hightail it to next week's PAX Prime, where the crew of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be throwing a two-day launch party.
The festivities start on Friday, August 30th and continue through the next day in the Seattle Ballroom at the Red Lion Hotel. The devs will show up to m
Dead Island: Epidemic – First game screenshots released to public
[Register] Details are still scarce other than having 3 teams of 4 battling each other, but the first screenshots of Dead Island: Epidemic are here anyway. Described as the developer as a “ZOMBA”, or Zombie Online Multiplayer Battle Arena, not much info is available now. “12 survivors, limited supplies, and a whole bunch of zombies” Dead Island Epidemic […]
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MMO Culture
Marvel Heroes game update 1.15 buffs XP, adds new costumes
Filed under: Super-hero, Patches, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes
Game Update 1.2 is just around the corner for Marvel Heroes players, but Gazillion isn't waiting until then to roll out a few much-needed tweaks and changes right now. The 1.15 update is out today and should provide a welcome boost to mid-tier levelers.
The team has increased XP gain for levelers in Manhattan, although bigger adjustments are on the way next week. There will also be more cash from downed bosses to the tune of three ti
Game Update 1.2 is just around the corner for Marvel Heroes players, but Gazillion isn't waiting until then to roll out a few much-needed tweaks and changes right now. The 1.15 update is out today and should provide a welcome boost to mid-tier levelers.
The team has increased XP gain for levelers in Manhattan, although bigger adjustments are on the way next week. There will also be more cash from downed bosses to the tune of three ti
Sorry, subscriptions are still dead
Two out of two MMORPGs that recently announced their business model went for a monthly subscription. Now as I have frequently discussed on this blog, a monthly subscription model benefits a certain population of players, with those who play a lot getting effectively subsidized by those who play less. Thus these hardcore idiots are now declaring victory, "Free2Play is dead", and the like. Which of course is utter nonsense. The subscription business model is still dead, and those two announcement
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
World of Warcraft: The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm Reviews
World of Warcraft: The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm
His eyes were open now, watching the path of the tiny flame. If you continue your path, little spark, you will cause great harm.I must burn! I must live!There are places where your glow and heat are welcome. Find them, do not destroy the dwellings or take the lives of my people!For a second, he seemed to wink out of existence but then blazed back with renewed vigor.Thrall knew what he had to do. He lifted his hand. Forgive me, Brother
His eyes were open now, watching the path of the tiny flame. If you continue your path, little spark, you will cause great harm.I must burn! I must live!There are places where your glow and heat are welcome. Find them, do not destroy the dwellings or take the lives of my people!For a second, he seemed to wink out of existence but then blazed back with renewed vigor.Thrall knew what he had to do. He lifted his hand. Forgive me, Brother
Asta: The War of Tears and Winds – Closed Beta date finally announced
Announced back in 2010 and crafted using CryEngine 3, Asta is no doubt 1 of the Korean games which spent time in the development phase after being revealed. Closed Beta in Korea will finally begin on 30th August. Touted by publisher Hangame as the Asian version of World of Warcraft, players should be very […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
ArenaNet reveals its PAX schedule, GW2 PvP invitational teams
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, News Items, Guild Wars 2, Buy-to-Play
Going to PAX Prime or PAX Dev? Love Guild Wars 2? Well, check out ArenaNet's schedule to see if any of the studio's panels or panelists tickle your fancy. There's a little something for everyone whether you're interested in video game story, content delivery, or breaking into gaming.
In other Guild Wars 2 news, the game's official website has been updated with a look at the PvP Invitational Tournament
Going to PAX Prime or PAX Dev? Love Guild Wars 2? Well, check out ArenaNet's schedule to see if any of the studio's panels or panelists tickle your fancy. There's a little something for everyone whether you're interested in video game story, content delivery, or breaking into gaming.
In other Guild Wars 2 news, the game's official website has been updated with a look at the PvP Invitational Tournament
APB Reloaded offers more gun-borne pathogens to players
Filed under: Real-Life, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, News Items, Free-to-Play, All Points Bulletin, Crime, MMOFPS
A week ago, APB Reloaded introduced a new gun that had a unique trick to it: You could only get the gun if someone killed you with it. The Colby .45 AP was a hit, and killing several players offered a special title, so the team decided to go to the next level with new guns that travel like diseases. Players who rack up kills with the limited-time Colby .45 AP can unlock two new
A week ago, APB Reloaded introduced a new gun that had a unique trick to it: You could only get the gun if someone killed you with it. The Colby .45 AP was a hit, and killing several players offered a special title, so the team decided to go to the next level with new guns that travel like diseases. Players who rack up kills with the limited-time Colby .45 AP can unlock two new
Dungeon Striker – New Mystic class teased for upcoming content update
While no specific date was given, Eyedentity Games did schedule the new class to be added by October. I am talking about Mystic, the new martial arts class for Dungeon Striker. This awesome class’ attack speed increases when more combos are accumulated, and skills get more flashy and deals more damage when released in a […]
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MMO Culture
The Little Things
So here we are on another Wednesday. Or should I say Wist Wednesday? Yes it seems without evern trying Wednesday have become a day of lists. I don't mind at all making them and they always seem to spark conversation so I say why not? This week I decided to make a list of the games that have done an amazing job at the setting of within their games. It often goes unnoticed but it is something which truly makes a game what it is. Honestly newer games are going to dominate this list but that is real
SMITE – Publisher for China server officially announced for 3D MOBA
As teased a few days back, China’s biggest online gaming company, Tencent Games, has been confirmed as the China publisher for Hi-Rez Studios’ runaway hit, SMITE. Powered by Unreal Engine 3, this 3rd person MOBA wil be entering beta this October. Tencent is definitely looking to monopolize the e-Sports scene in the world’s largest […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
The Daily Grind: What do you like about the early game?
Filed under: Culture, Opinion, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous
One of the reasons that I can't seem to resist rolling new alts is that they give me an excuse to become reaquainted with an old friend: the early zones. In my experience, these zones are above the cut due to a longer period of polish back in beta, a friendlier atmosphere, and a more relaxed pace. They also bring back memories of my first steps in the game, and I'm always up for a hit of pleasant nostalgia.
Of course, that isn't the
One of the reasons that I can't seem to resist rolling new alts is that they give me an excuse to become reaquainted with an old friend: the early zones. In my experience, these zones are above the cut due to a longer period of polish back in beta, a friendlier atmosphere, and a more relaxed pace. They also bring back memories of my first steps in the game, and I'm always up for a hit of pleasant nostalgia.
Of course, that isn't the
The Elder Scrolls Online – Business model finally announced
[Source] The writing was all over the wall with hints given in previous chats, and developer ZeniMax Online Studios confirmed the business model for The Elder Scrolls Online today. It is plain, simple monthly subscription, with 30 days of free time for the first purchase. Quote from the source: We’re building a game with the […]
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MMO Culture
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Divination is RuneScape's 26th skill
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, RuneScape, Browser
RuneScape is all about the changes lately, what with an upgrade to RuneScape 3, a graphical makeover, and plenty of new bells and whistles. Jagex has even added a new skill to the long-running fantasy MMO.
Divination is now officially a thing, and it allows players to make signs and portents, transmute resources, and conjur "bountiful divine locations" ripe for harvesting. A new blog post on the RuneScape website
RuneScape is all about the changes lately, what with an upgrade to RuneScape 3, a graphical makeover, and plenty of new bells and whistles. Jagex has even added a new skill to the long-running fantasy MMO.
Divination is now officially a thing, and it allows players to make signs and portents, transmute resources, and conjur "bountiful divine locations" ripe for harvesting. A new blog post on the RuneScape website
Cabal II: The Neoforce Era – New dungeon as updates continue
I am really impressed with the regular updates for Cabal 2 since it launched, and yesterday saw new endgame content again with a new dungeon, loosely translated as Grave of the False. Players will face a fallen leader who once tried too hard to get closer to the gods. Players will need to be […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
The Division – New Tom Clancy MMO-esque title announced for PC
First revealed back in June at E3 2013, Ubisoft did not announce the PC version for The Division, despite the game’s persistent online nature. The PC version was officially announced today, in what Ubisoft claims as they have been “listening to what has been said on the internet.” From Wikipedia: In the game, a […]
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MMO Culture
You Fail At MMOs If...
Fail Day! Yes it is that time once again. I'm excited how about you? Of course you are otherwise you wouldn't be here. This week I decided to just do MMOs in general why? Because they are everywhere nowadays. So here it goesYou Fail At MMOs If...You believe at any time standing in fire is a good choiceYou don't have a general obsession with jumping mindlesslyYou attempt at any moment to kill a level ??You believe mages are hard to playYou think Paladins are part of the cool kids clubIt is the he
Fantasy Frontier – First impression of the new online title Part 2
After starting with the basics in the first article yesterday for Fantasy Frontier, I am going to touch more on combat (which is still basics actually) and some other stuff in Part 2 of the article. Fantasy Frontier will be launched as Aura Kingdom by Aeria Games soon. Character progression – Quests As you […]
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MMO Culture
CREDD are the new PLEX
So Wildstar postponed their release to 2014 and announced a business model in which monthly subscriptions are called CREDD and can be bought and sold in game. Gazimoff of Mana Obscura has details. And I would like to discuss the implications of that on the game economy.
Why do PLEX work in EVE Online? They work because some activities in EVE consume ISK (e.g. PvP), while other activities produce ISK (e.g. mining or trading). And we know that different players have different interests i
Why do PLEX work in EVE Online? They work because some activities in EVE consume ISK (e.g. PvP), while other activities produce ISK (e.g. mining or trading). And we know that different players have different interests i
Bungie bringing colossal Destiny statue to Gamescom
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, Culture, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Destiny
Gamescom bills itself as the largest single gathering of gamers in the world. Who better than Bungie, then, to set up the "largest theater to ever grace the event" in order to showcase its upcoming Destiny title.
The game will also be advertised by a colossal sculpture of the Fallen Captain, a fearsome four-armed baddie that Destiny players will face as they fight their way through the game's
Gamescom bills itself as the largest single gathering of gamers in the world. Who better than Bungie, then, to set up the "largest theater to ever grace the event" in order to showcase its upcoming Destiny title.
The game will also be advertised by a colossal sculpture of the Fallen Captain, a fearsome four-armed baddie that Destiny players will face as they fight their way through the game's
Not So Massively: Diablo III ad backlash, GOME on PC, and SMITE's facelift
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Expansions, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Dev Diaries, Sandbox, MOBA, Diablo III, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Infinite Crisis, Path of Exile
Warner Bros. Interactive announced this week that console MOBA Guardians of Middle-Earth will soon be released on the PC via Steam. The game will not be free-to-play but will come with the Survivor mode that the con
Warner Bros. Interactive announced this week that console MOBA Guardians of Middle-Earth will soon be released on the PC via Steam. The game will not be free-to-play but will come with the Survivor mode that the con
Woolworths Limited (WOW) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Fix You
Machinima Monday! Yes it is that time of the week. Time to get rid of your depression because I have a video to showcase to all of you. Now there has been quite a few times when I have shown the great work Cranius and Legs produce. What I did not realize is I have never showcased Fix You. It is a song which actually has some meaning to myself with some things I have been through. It also is the prequel to one of my favourite machinima's of all time The Story. So sit back and enjoy the beautiful
Chaos Theory: The Secret World's most secretive faction
Filed under: Horror, Sci-Fi, Lore, Opinion, The Secret World, Chaos Theory, Buy-to-Play
In a game full of mysteries, there are secrets and then there are secrets. Some things are spelled out for us pretty clearly, but others are hidden and are only glimpsed and hinted at over the course of our adventures. It's to the player who sharply observes and is diligent at hunting down lore that many of these are revealed. And so it is with the story behind The Secret World's most secretive faction.
As w
In a game full of mysteries, there are secrets and then there are secrets. Some things are spelled out for us pretty clearly, but others are hidden and are only glimpsed and hinted at over the course of our adventures. It's to the player who sharply observes and is diligent at hunting down lore that many of these are revealed. And so it is with the story behind The Secret World's most secretive faction.
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WoW extrapolation
I tend to have the least popular opinion on the internet, the middle-of-the-road, rational option. So I neither hate World of Warcraft with a passion, nor do I love it very much any more. It is funny how few people can see this 9 year old market leader in a rational light. Instead you get people highly excited about the news that Blizzard trademarked "The Dark Below", which could potentially be the next World of Warcraft expansion. So what? With all due respect for the apparent decision to not
Gamescom 2013: New Dragon's Prophet trailer released
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, Dragon's Prophet
SOE has released a new Dragon's Prophet trailer to celebrate this week's Gamescom. The firm is also giving fans a sneak peek at the title's Frontier system. "Guilds will be thrust into Territory Wars where they must destroy Guardian Crystal towers and break through castle walls guarded by their enemies," according to a Dragon's Prophet press release. "Siege weapons and
SOE has released a new Dragon's Prophet trailer to celebrate this week's Gamescom. The firm is also giving fans a sneak peek at the title's Frontier system. "Guilds will be thrust into Territory Wars where they must destroy Guardian Crystal towers and break through castle walls guarded by their enemies," according to a Dragon's Prophet press release. "Siege weapons and
Fantasy Frontier – First impression of the new online title Part 1
I started playing Fantasy Frontier during this past weekend on a casual basis, and I really enjoyed the smooth gameplay. Heck, I have already spent 50 bucks on the cash shop! So, without further a due, Part 1 of my first impression. Please note that information and names will change when localized. Character creation […]
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WildStar – Business model announced for new NCsoft game
[Game website] WildStar, the upcoming game from Carbine Studios and NCsoft, has just announced its “hybrid” business model to the public. It is a mixture of monthly payment and sort of Free-to-Play, but only if you are spending enough time gathering in-game currency. 1. Players will all need to buy the game first, either box […]
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Forge going free-to-play
Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play
If you're a PvP fan and you still haven't checked out Forge, you're plumb out of excuses. Dark Vale recently announced that the fantasy title is converting to a free-to-play business model after approximately nine months as a buy-to-play game with an up-front client cost.
Dark Vale's announcement post reiterates its desire to avoid pay-to-win pitfalls, and it highlights the fact that all of Forge's cash shop item
If you're a PvP fan and you still haven't checked out Forge, you're plumb out of excuses. Dark Vale recently announced that the fantasy title is converting to a free-to-play business model after approximately nine months as a buy-to-play game with an up-front client cost.
Dark Vale's announcement post reiterates its desire to avoid pay-to-win pitfalls, and it highlights the fact that all of Forge's cash shop item
MMO Week in Review: The fastest-selling Week in Review of all time
Filed under: Guild Wars 2, Massively Meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous
At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.
This week, Guild Wars 2 made a big splash in the MMO pool by claiming for itself the title of fastest-selling (Western) MMO of all time. While
At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.
This week, Guild Wars 2 made a big splash in the MMO pool by claiming for itself the title of fastest-selling (Western) MMO of all time. While
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Diablo 3: The Dark Below Or World Of Warcraft: The Dark Below?
Though World of Warcraft is over eight years old, Blizzard has stated that they have several more expansion packs planned for the game. Mists of ... Perhaps players will have to travel into this realm to head off some sort of demonic invasion of Azeroth?
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Valor-capping a realm's worth of 90s every single week
WoW Insider: Having spoken with Bluemain last week about his 50 level 85+ characters, I
Though World of Warcraft is over eight years old, Blizzard has stated that they have several more expansion packs planned for the game. Mists of ... Perhaps players will have to travel into this realm to head off some sort of demonic invasion of Azeroth?
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WoW Insider: Having spoken with Bluemain last week about his 50 level 85+ characters, I
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
SMITE – Rumor points to China server announcement at Gamescom 2013
Tencent is looking to monopolize the MOBA market in China, with League of Legends already in the bag and also a new self-developed MOBA, Battle of the Gods. A teaser website for Tencent’s new game was released earlier, with a countdown timer leading to Gamescom 2013. While it is still a rumor, Chinese-localized images of […]
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Guardians of Middle-Earth – Lord of the Rings MOBA announced for PC
[Game website] Initially just launching for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Guardians of Middle-Earth will be released for the PC system on 29th August through the Steam platform. A MOBA based on the lore of The Lord of the Rings, all 36 characters from the console version will be ready at launch. I am pretty […]
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Black Desert – Weekly theme focusing on NPCs and town environment
Last week’s Black Desert theme was more of a series of artwork depicting the game’s lore, which I lazily skipped… Moving on, this week is all about NPCs and the environment in and around the main town, or rather the main village. More images can be seen in my Facebook album. Black Desert is scheduled […]
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MechWarrior Online announces launch party, new Project Phoenix loyalty rewards
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Launches, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online
If you're a MechWarrior fan and you'll be in San Francisco on September 26th, you might want to enter Piranha Games' launch event ticket lotto. "Tickets are strictly limited, each person must apply below for your chance to be to selected to attend this exclusive once-in-a-lifetime event," says the MWO website.
Festivities include a tournament, developer meet-and-greets, upcoming feature sneak p
If you're a MechWarrior fan and you'll be in San Francisco on September 26th, you might want to enter Piranha Games' launch event ticket lotto. "Tickets are strictly limited, each person must apply below for your chance to be to selected to attend this exclusive once-in-a-lifetime event," says the MWO website.
Festivities include a tournament, developer meet-and-greets, upcoming feature sneak p
Ask Gauss
Happy Sunday everyone. The day of pancakes and bacon and all that fancy stuff. Any day which starts with bacon is a good day for me. Frankly, any day that has any bacon in general is a good day to me. Now I want some bacon. Anyways, got sidetracked with the thought of bacon. Sunday, what does that mean? Why it means Ask Gauss, of course. You know the post of the week where I answer some questions sent to me throughout the week. So why don't we just get on with it.Did you see the Siege of Orgrimm
Guild Wars 2 – Core development members introduced to China gamers
A new micro-site went life a few hours back for Guild Wars 2 China, introducing a couple of the core ArenaNet members to the China gamers. Be warned, the site is Flash-heavy, or you can simply view the footage I took below. This comes after the awesome trailer exclusive to the world’s biggest MMO […]
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Age of Storm – Super cosplay team SPCats recaps game launch event
Probably 1 of the most well-known cosplay team in the gaming world right now, Korean cosplay team SPCats was part of the recent launch event for Kingdom Under Fire: Age of Storm. Developed by Dragon fly and Neowiz, the game entered Open Beta recently. Below is a recap of the launch event. The cosplay […]
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
The Tattered Notebook: Quips, quotes, and EQ Next tidbits from SOE Live
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), The Tattered Notebook, EverQuest Next, Sandbox
It's official: I survived SOE Live! (I'd have included "with my sanity intact," but we all know I didn't have any going into it.) It's not that I seriously doubted this conclusion; I did successfully survive my inaugural visit after all. But with so much to see and hear and do, there was bound to be a casualty of some sort. In this c
It's official: I survived SOE Live! (I'd have included "with my sanity intact," but we all know I didn't have any going into it.) It's not that I seriously doubted this conclusion; I did successfully survive my inaugural visit after all. But with so much to see and hear and do, there was bound to be a casualty of some sort. In this c
The Game Archaeologist: The PLATO MMOs, part 2
Filed under: MMO Industry, Opinion, The Game Archaeologist, Miscellaneous
In our last installment looking at PLATO, the educational computer network that linked a thousand terminals across the US together, I don't think I stressed enough how awesome this system was for the time. In the 1970s, most universities had computers that required punch cards for input and spat back results on printers, grade schools simply didn't have computers, and if you wanted a PC at home, you'd have to build one fro
In our last installment looking at PLATO, the educational computer network that linked a thousand terminals across the US together, I don't think I stressed enough how awesome this system was for the time. In the 1970s, most universities had computers that required punch cards for input and spat back results on printers, grade schools simply didn't have computers, and if you wanted a PC at home, you'd have to build one fro
A Gamers Dedication
Gauss & SafireeMostly Epic Saturday'sHello all, as always hope your week was an easy one. Mine was quite different than usual, but good. This week, I wanted to dedicate a post to a very sweet woman, one who was brave enough to do what most girl gamers have trouble with one time or another, is no longer a hindrance. I don't want to take from what I was sent because I feel it is perfect enough in itself." I just wanted to share my experience as a female gamer. For years I played
Concerto Gate 2 – Classic Square Enix online game revives in Taiwan
While Concerto Gate is actually signed for Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong, the publisher is actually located in Hong Kong. Once a much-anticipated title in the English market which never saw the light, this turn-based classic will be getting the latest updates from the still-running Japan server. Officially known as “Concerto Gate 2 Version 2.o: […]
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Fighting on the grid
The advantage of a pen & paper roleplaying game over a computer roleplaying game is that in a computer game only those things are possible that have been foreseen and programmed in, while in the pen & paper the players can try anything they can imagine, as long as the DM can come up with a reasonable response. Some people believe that this totally free system should also apply to combat. But playing combat in "the theater of the mind" has certain drawbacks, as every player at the table
Friday, August 16, 2013
Kritika – New trailer highlights PvP modes for extreme action title
The new PvP modes were added to Kritika a couple of days back, and from the trailer it shows the first 2 modes, the rather normal team fights and capture the flag maps. According to players, PvP is currently very unbalanced. This is just the start, with more PvP modes coming in the future. &nbs
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Betawatch: August 10 - 16, 2013
Filed under: Betas, MMO Industry, News Items, Betawatch, Miscellaneous
Welcome to another installment of Betawatch, ladies and gentlemen. To start the show, I'd like to note that all our audience members waiting for Final Fantasy XIV can go ahead and leave now; you're not going to pay attention and we all know it.
This week's surprising beta tidbit was Aeria Games' announcement about Aura Kingdom at Otakon, not usually known as an MMO reveal venue. Hearthstone has also entered its closed beta p
Welcome to another installment of Betawatch, ladies and gentlemen. To start the show, I'd like to note that all our audience members waiting for Final Fantasy XIV can go ahead and leave now; you're not going to pay attention and we all know it.
This week's surprising beta tidbit was Aeria Games' announcement about Aura Kingdom at Otakon, not usually known as an MMO reveal venue. Hearthstone has also entered its closed beta p
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Will this kill the computer mouse?
"This is as close to being a wizard as you're ever going to get," quipped one user after using Leap Motion to control his character in the multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft. Cut the Rope, a game that's been on smartphones and ...
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"This is as close to being a wizard as you're ever going to get," quipped one user after using Leap Motion to control his character in the multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft. Cut the Rope, a game that's been on smartphones and ...
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Camelot Unchained update talks Cait Sith race
Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Races, Sandbox, Camelot Unchained, SubscriptionCityState head honcho Mark Jacobs is back for another Friday afternoon update regarding Camelot Unchained. This time the topic du jour is a "possible Arthurian race" called the Cait Sith.
Jacobs says that CityState's Cait Sith interpretation will avoid the well-worn anthropomorphic path trod by the Thundercats and untold numbers of fantasy video games.
Instead, CU's c
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Crack Shot Online – Slaying aliens while traveling through time
A new online FPS was revealed in Korea recently, titled Crack Shot Online and developed by Studio9. In a nutshell, players assume the role of a special force member, traveling through different time and eras to”solve” issues caused by dimensional cracks. With a rather unique theme, players can travel to eras such as the […]
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Black Gold Online's payment model will make your head hurt
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Business Models, Free-to-Play, Black Gold
Black Gold Online's payment model might well be one of the most convoluted and bizarre plans ever instituted in an MMO -- and it's coming soon to the North American continent. Identical to the model that's being used in China, Black Gold's NA payment plan alleges to bypass subscriptions and cash shops entirely.
How? Well, it's not explained very well, but that could just be because this monetization model was obviously craft
Black Gold Online's payment model might well be one of the most convoluted and bizarre plans ever instituted in an MMO -- and it's coming soon to the North American continent. Identical to the model that's being used in China, Black Gold's NA payment plan alleges to bypass subscriptions and cash shops entirely.
How? Well, it's not explained very well, but that could just be because this monetization model was obviously craft
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Final Fantasy brings version 1.0 characters into beta
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Final Fantasy XIV, Subscription
Returning players who log into Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta phase four will be given the option to import their version 1.0 characters for the first time since the game went offline in November 2012. The Lodestone reports that players will not only see their old characters once more, but also any items that they had on them at the time of the apocalypse. Players will have a one-time opportunity to alter that character'
Returning players who log into Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta phase four will be given the option to import their version 1.0 characters for the first time since the game went offline in November 2012. The Lodestone reports that players will not only see their old characters once more, but also any items that they had on them at the time of the apocalypse. Players will have a one-time opportunity to alter that character'
The Guild Counsel: Filling gaps when guild members leave
Filed under: Guilds, Opinion, The Guild Counsel, Miscellaneous
Imagine a scenario where a baseball team is heading into a do-or-die game, and as the coach is making up his lineup, he hears that his best hitter decided to take a break and take up knitting. Or a business manager who is scheduling a crucial demo of his new product with investors, only to find out that his star performer just took a job with a rival company. The result would be nothing short of catastrophic.
Just about every guild
Imagine a scenario where a baseball team is heading into a do-or-die game, and as the coach is making up his lineup, he hears that his best hitter decided to take a break and take up knitting. Or a business manager who is scheduling a crucial demo of his new product with investors, only to find out that his star performer just took a job with a rival company. The result would be nothing short of catastrophic.
Just about every guild
The Summoner's Guidebook: How to be the best at League of Legends
Filed under: Opinion, Free-to-Play, MOBA, League of Legends, The Summoner's Guidebook
What does it take to be a top League of Legends player? A lot of people sell themselves short, saying, "I could never be as good as HotshotGG," but I think that's a falsehood. Don't mistake me, I do think that most of the current LoL pros (including Hotshot) are prodigal. I do think that they got to where they are partially due to natural talent. I've watched a lot of streams and interviews and listened to pros
What does it take to be a top League of Legends player? A lot of people sell themselves short, saying, "I could never be as good as HotshotGG," but I think that's a falsehood. Don't mistake me, I do think that most of the current LoL pros (including Hotshot) are prodigal. I do think that they got to where they are partially due to natural talent. I've watched a lot of streams and interviews and listened to pros
Nether gives unique twist to post-apocalyptic survival
Filed under: Betas, Horror, Sci-Fi, Trailers, Video, New Titles, MMOFPS, Post-Apocalyptic
Stop us if you've heard this game before: It's some time after the apocalypse, and you're one of the final survivors scrounging about for parts and gear to carve out a niche of safety. While that might sound like every zombie survival game that's come out in the wake of DayZ, Nether is eschewing zombies for something more insidious -- and interesting. The titular creatures are mutants that hunt by sound and
Stop us if you've heard this game before: It's some time after the apocalypse, and you're one of the final survivors scrounging about for parts and gear to carve out a niche of safety. While that might sound like every zombie survival game that's come out in the wake of DayZ, Nether is eschewing zombies for something more insidious -- and interesting. The titular creatures are mutants that hunt by sound and
What's In A Name?
So what's in a name? When we are sitting there in front of the keyboard trying to decide on what to name ourselves seems like a simple task. For a true gamer though it isn't. A true gamer has a story behind their name. No matter how weird, complex, or completely idiotic that story is, it still exists. What some do not realize is it is a name that sticks with you. Your gaming persona if you would. My name is Danny sure and sure most if not all those I game with know it to be Danny, but they also
Black Gold Online – Controversial payment system in English server too
[Source] After being revealed last month for the China server, the new payment model got tons of flak from players in the gaming community. Today, Snail Games USA announced the same system for the upcoming English server as well. Thanks to Mitchell Emme for the news. Black Gold Online’s innovative Optional Time Based File […]
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War Thunder now flies under Steam power
Filed under: Historical, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, War, Free-to-Play
Already gaining a following in open beta on the PC and currently under development for the PlayStation 4, the dog-fight laden War Thunder is now available on yet another platform: Steam. And virtual pilots who take to the skies via Steam will get an exclusive content package.
The War Thunder Steam Pack includes two premium airplanes (XP-38G and A6M5 Ko "Zero"), two single-player campaigns (USA Pacific and Japa
Already gaining a following in open beta on the PC and currently under development for the PlayStation 4, the dog-fight laden War Thunder is now available on yet another platform: Steam. And virtual pilots who take to the skies via Steam will get an exclusive content package.
The War Thunder Steam Pack includes two premium airplanes (XP-38G and A6M5 Ko "Zero"), two single-player campaigns (USA Pacific and Japa
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New C9 expansion adding dungeons, epic items, higher level cap
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, PvE, Free-to-Play, Dungeons
Webzen wants you to know about the third expansion of its Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) online action title. Beginning on August 21, players will have a chance to battle the monsters bent on invading Raebin, which is the "thrilling new sixth continent of Glenheim."
C9 players will need to battle through multiple levels of the Guardian's Tower in order to find Tertis' Heart and save Glenheim from de
Webzen wants you to know about the third expansion of its Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) online action title. Beginning on August 21, players will have a chance to battle the monsters bent on invading Raebin, which is the "thrilling new sixth continent of Glenheim."
C9 players will need to battle through multiple levels of the Guardian's Tower in order to find Tertis' Heart and save Glenheim from de
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Pre Death Release
So here we are once again on a wonderful Wednesday morning here to see what I will be listing today. Ya about that that I need a name for Wednesday's list and the best I could come up with is Wist Wednesday. So if you have an idea let me know and of course I will give you credit for it. About this week's list though I was thinking about what some of our favourite or not so favourite characters went on and on about before they died. So yes they are speeches or letters or rants, but they are just
Hi-Rez revamps SMITE's conquest visuals
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA
Hi-Rez has updated SMITE to version 0.1.1682, and if those numbers mean nothing to you, consider the official patch notes. They include major visual changes to the game's conquest map. While the layout remains the same, the aesthetics have been "fully revised" to better fit in with the rest of the game's art direction.
The new version also features some item and ability tweaks as
Hi-Rez has updated SMITE to version 0.1.1682, and if those numbers mean nothing to you, consider the official patch notes. They include major visual changes to the game's conquest map. While the layout remains the same, the aesthetics have been "fully revised" to better fit in with the rest of the game's art direction.
The new version also features some item and ability tweaks as
Fallen Earth focuses on augmented weapons
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Fallen Earth, Patches, Previews, Free-to-Play, Post-Apocalyptic
Do you have a pool of unused, long-suffering AP sitting around on your Fallen Earth character? GamersFirst has plans for something to put those points to good use: the upcoming AP augmented weapon system.
These augmented weapons are high-end devices that can be tweaked by using players' AP to increase stats and skills. A tricked-out augmented weapon is an awesome thing, as it'll add powerful buffs to players wh
Do you have a pool of unused, long-suffering AP sitting around on your Fallen Earth character? GamersFirst has plans for something to put those points to good use: the upcoming AP augmented weapon system.
These augmented weapons are high-end devices that can be tweaked by using players' AP to increase stats and skills. A tricked-out augmented weapon is an awesome thing, as it'll add powerful buffs to players wh
NCsoft – Lineage 1 remains main revenue source for Korean giant
Launched back in the year 1998, Lineage 1 is still the main revenue source for NCsoft in the 2nd quarter of 2013. That is a huge 15 years of live service! The next major revenue source, Guild Wars 2, is actually miles away according to the latest financial report seen below. NCsoft has quite a […]
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
The Favorites of Selune campaign - Ravenloft Session 8
As my players leveled up to level 6 in the previous session, I changed the naming convention of the D&D campaign journal on this blog from "Level - Session number" to "Adventure name - Session number". So the players are still in the dungeons under Castle Ravenloft, searching for the tomb of Count Strahd von Zarovich, so they can weaken him by dispersing the earth from his coffin. They found an empty room with a brick wall at the other end, corresponding to a description is the Book of Stra
Bless – New breathtaking screenshots released for Unreal Engine 3 epic
A silent few months have passed since we have heard anything about Neowiz’s upcoming Unreal Engine 3 epic, Bless, but the developer/ publisher finally decided to break the silence recently with a new world view trailer new screenshots of the game. Ok, the narration in Korean might be a bit hard to get pass, but […]
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See 13 minutes of epic Final Fantasy XIV footage in this new trailer
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Final Fantasy XIV
If you're on the fence about Final Fantasy XIV, or heck, even if you're already a fan, you'll probably want to check out an epic new promotional trailer that shows off just about everything you need to know about the reboot known as A Realm Reborn.
There is a catch, and it is that the entire 13-minute video is in Japanese. Still, you can get glimpses of the game's character creation, c
If you're on the fence about Final Fantasy XIV, or heck, even if you're already a fan, you'll probably want to check out an epic new promotional trailer that shows off just about everything you need to know about the reboot known as A Realm Reborn.
There is a catch, and it is that the entire 13-minute video is in Japanese. Still, you can get glimpses of the game's character creation, c
Project Phoenix – Star-studded RTS title launches Kickstarter campaign
[Kickstarter page] Planned for iOS, Android, Linux, Windows and due in mid-2015, Project Phoenix is not just your typical anime style squad-based RTS. The game’s director, Hiroaki Yura, actually worked on animes such as The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya and also Diablo III. Intrigued? The rest of the team worked on fantastic titles such […]
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HeroesGo – Open Beta date announced with new game trailer
[Game website] Developed by ESTsoft, HeroesGo will be Open Beta on 30th August. Yes, the same ESTsoft which developed Cabal Online. An anime-ish title, HeroesGo seems like the perfect game before Cabal 2 descends upon us… [Press release] ESTsoft Inc., the North American publishing and operations division of ESTsoft Corp., a global developer of […]
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RaiderZ – Korean server bidding farewell to gamers next month
In a somewhat shocking announcement, Neowiz has announced the termination of RaiderZ Korea, with the game and website closing on 24th September 2013, with cash reimbursement going on through October. This follows closely after the Europe server announced its closure as well. While I personally see the main cause being TERA going Free-to-Play, with the […]
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Optimized for use with the motion sensing device, you can expect tons of strategic, fast-paced social fun for the whole family. Challenge yourself and your friends to full motion big game hunting, where, to the victor goes the bragging rights!Take control of the game: Master the combination of the Top Shot Sport controller and full body movements as the game takes complete advantage of all the Kinect? for Xbox 360® has to offerPrecise sensors
The Burdens of Shaohao
Monday yes it is that day once again. I am not going to talk about why Mondays suck because I tend to do that a lot. What I am going to remind you of is that Monday does mean it is Machinima Monday the post of the week where I showcase a Machinima or Animation for all of you to see because I think it is something worth watching. Well this week I decided to go with Blizzard's own Animation series the Burdens of Shaohao. It is the story of the last Pandren emperor. How Pandaria became what i
Not So Massively: Hi-Rez Reddit controversy, new MOBA Strife, and Dota 2 World Championship
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Video, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Casual, Dev Diaries, Not So Massively, Sandbox, MOBA, Diablo III, Crowdfunding, Star Citizen, Elite: Dangerous, Infinite Crisis, Path of Exile
Controversy struck the Tribes: Ascend community this week as developer Hi-Rez Studios shut down the game's forum and told players to go to Reddit instead. Threads erupted on the
Controversy struck the Tribes: Ascend community this week as developer Hi-Rez Studios shut down the game's forum and told players to go to Reddit instead. Threads erupted on the
Tree of Savior – Official name for Project R1 finally revealed
While I am not sure if the official English name will be the same, the Korean version for the much-anticipated game, Project R1, has been officially named as Tree of Savior (트리 오브 세이비어). There is currently no official image for the new name yet. Hopefully, this will also mean that the game will […]
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MMO Culture
Monday, August 12, 2013
Aura Kingdom – English publisher for Fantasy Frontier announced
[Game website] Not a really big surprise, as Taiwanese developer X-Legend has always worked with this publisher. I am talking about Aeria Games, which just announced Aura Kingdom, also known as Fantasy Frontier in the Asian market. Much has been posted about this title in my previous articles, so do have a look. Not […]
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MMO Culture
Card Hunter basic strategy comments
I received a lot of feedback from the people I handed out Card Hunter beta keys to. Generally the feedback was quite positive, most people love the game. But there were several people who found Card Hunter rather difficult, a comment which usually came with some reference to the luck involved in drawing cards. So I would like to make one rather bold statement on Card Hunter strategy, and a discussion of luck. The principal thing to know about Card Hunter strategy is this:
Play with the cards y
Play with the cards y
MechWarrior Online, Sarah's Jenner pull in $100k for cancer research
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, MechWarrior Online
A while back we reported on Piranha Games' decision to honor MechWarrior Online fan Sarah Parries with with Sarah's Jenner. Sarah, age five, favored the Jenner while playing MWO with her father, so when she succumbed to cancer, Pirahna decided to sell a special version of her favorite ride and donate all of the proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society in her name.
Game Informer reports that the event has bro
A while back we reported on Piranha Games' decision to honor MechWarrior Online fan Sarah Parries with with Sarah's Jenner. Sarah, age five, favored the Jenner while playing MWO with her father, so when she succumbed to cancer, Pirahna decided to sell a special version of her favorite ride and donate all of the proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society in her name.
Game Informer reports that the event has bro
StarCraft Universe – Blizzard-approved mod seeking funds
[Kickstarter page] Approved by Blizzard after some legal issues earlier on, players will get to play StarCraft 2 from a 3rd-person perspective, similar to most MMORPGs, which is pretty awesome. The team behind this mod is seeking fund via Kickstarter to launch Open Beta. Note that gamers will have to purchase StarCraft 2 to […]
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MMO Culture
As We Worship Live
As We Worship Live
William currently (May 2009) serves as the Worship pastor at The Gathering Place Worship Center in Lake Mary, Florida alongside Pastor Sam Hinn. As a Music Minister and worship leader, William has led worship over the last 10 years in multicultural settings that have crossed racial and denominational barriers, leading audiences large and small, both young and old into the experience of God's presence. He has ministered in churches and conferences all over the United State
William currently (May 2009) serves as the Worship pastor at The Gathering Place Worship Center in Lake Mary, Florida alongside Pastor Sam Hinn. As a Music Minister and worship leader, William has led worship over the last 10 years in multicultural settings that have crossed racial and denominational barriers, leading audiences large and small, both young and old into the experience of God's presence. He has ministered in churches and conferences all over the United State
Know Your Lore: Garrosh Hellscream and the nature of villany
Know Your Lore: Garrosh Hellscream and the nature of villany
... Lore Garrosh Hellscream and the nature of villany. The villain in WoW. Typically, the villain figure in World of Warcraft has always been presented as a threat to the world itself -- C'thun and the rest of the Old Gods, Deathwing, the Lich King ...
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Digital addiction: Is it real or a symptom of other problems?
And as for obsessions that require the Web — round-the-clock Twitter checks, online Wor
... Lore Garrosh Hellscream and the nature of villany. The villain in WoW. Typically, the villain figure in World of Warcraft has always been presented as a threat to the world itself -- C'thun and the rest of the Old Gods, Deathwing, the Lich King ...
Read more on Joystiq
Digital addiction: Is it real or a symptom of other problems?
And as for obsessions that require the Web — round-the-clock Twitter checks, online Wor
Bless – New world view trailer and images for Unreal Engine 3 epic
A silent few months have passed since we have heard anything about Neowiz’s upcoming Unreal Engine 3 epic, Bless, but the developer/ publisher finally decided to break the silence recently with a new world view trailer. Ok, the narration in Korean might be a bit hard to get pass, but at least we know […]
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MMO Culture
Stick and Rudder: Wingman's Hangar is must-see Star Citizen TV
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, MMO Industry, New Titles, Opinion, Sandbox, Stick and Rudder, Star Citizen, Buy-to-Play
OK, technically Star Citizen's weekly Wingman's Hangar webcast is must-see YouTube. I mean, does anyone still watch television? On a TV, really?
Over the past couple of weeks I've powered through my personal back catalogue of WH episodes, mostly for my own fanbot gratification but also to minimize the knowledge gaps in this column. And as I was watching, the strangest thing happ
OK, technically Star Citizen's weekly Wingman's Hangar webcast is must-see YouTube. I mean, does anyone still watch television? On a TV, really?
Over the past couple of weeks I've powered through my personal back catalogue of WH episodes, mostly for my own fanbot gratification but also to minimize the knowledge gaps in this column. And as I was watching, the strangest thing happ
Sunday, August 11, 2013
MMO Week in Review: The only 'Titan' we'll see any time soon
Filed under: Massively Meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous
At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.
This week, Star Wars: The Old Republic launched update 2.3, the Titans of Industry patch, which brought with it new story and instanced content and a massive
At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.
This week, Star Wars: The Old Republic launched update 2.3, the Titans of Industry patch, which brought with it new story and instanced content and a massive
Ask Gauss
Sunday! If you were not aware of it that is the day that today would be. Unless you live on the other side of the world and if you do well you are pretty used to people not knowing what day it is there. So I know it is not Sunday there, but obviously I don't care. Sunday though means it is time for Ask Gauss, the post of the week where I answer a few of the questions I received during the week and answer them right here on the blog. If you are unsure how to send in your questions well look to th
EVE Evolved: Alliance Tournament XI Grudge Match
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Video, EVE Online, Culture, Events (In-Game), Lore, PvP, News Items, EVE Evolved, Sandbox, Player-Generated Content
The largest alliance war in EVE Online's history is currently underway, with the latest battle to hit the news reaching over 4,000 players and shattering the world record for players involved in a single PvP battle. While massive battles like are becoming a regular occurrence in EVE and have dominated the news lately, the strategy of just throwing thousands of
The largest alliance war in EVE Online's history is currently underway, with the latest battle to hit the news reaching over 4,000 players and shattering the world record for players involved in a single PvP battle. While massive battles like are becoming a regular occurrence in EVE and have dominated the news lately, the strategy of just throwing thousands of
Dungeon & Fighter – Female Slayer new class advancements revealed
Nexon and Neople are just raining content updates upon Dungeon & Fighter, with the 2nd advancement classes for the Female Slayer coming on 12th September, just a month after the same class arrived for the Female Fighter. The 2 new classes loosely translate as Dark Knight and Wanderer. Of course, this is just 1 […]
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MMO Culture
Venus Rising to feature sexual PvP, 16 positions
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Game Mechanics, Interviews, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play
So, Venus Rising. Would you like to know more? If so, check out an interview with FoxySoft CEO Alex Allen at MMORPGItalia. Recall that Venus Rising is the adult-oriented title formerly known as Orgia Romanus that has caused something of a stir in the MMO community due to its unapologetic portrayals of sex, nudity, etc.
Allen's interview touches on the three paths available to pl
So, Venus Rising. Would you like to know more? If so, check out an interview with FoxySoft CEO Alex Allen at MMORPGItalia. Recall that Venus Rising is the adult-oriented title formerly known as Orgia Romanus that has caused something of a stir in the MMO community due to its unapologetic portrayals of sex, nudity, etc.
Allen's interview touches on the three paths available to pl
Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood
Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood
What does it mean to be a man? Moreover, how do you as a father instill that reality in your son? By Raising a Modern-Day Knight.The medieval custom of knighthood offers an unique approach to shaping a boy into a strong, godly man. Centuries ago, select boys went through a rigorous, years-long process of clearly defined objectives, goals, and ceremonies—with the hope of achieving knighthood. Along the way
What does it mean to be a man? Moreover, how do you as a father instill that reality in your son? By Raising a Modern-Day Knight.The medieval custom of knighthood offers an unique approach to shaping a boy into a strong, godly man. Centuries ago, select boys went through a rigorous, years-long process of clearly defined objectives, goals, and ceremonies—with the hope of achieving knighthood. Along the way
Dungeon & Fighter – Trailers for Female Fighter class advancements
I am late for this news, but better late than never I guess. The Korean server for Dungeon & Fighter got updated with the 2nd class advancements for Female Fighter, and I had some tough time translating some of the names since the English server closed down… Below are the brief introduction trailers for […]
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MMO Culture
Dungeon & Fighter – Trailers for Female Fighter class advancements
I am late for this news, but better late than never I guess. The Korean server for Dungeon & Fighter got updated with the 2nd class advancements for Female Fighter, and I had some tough time translating some of the names since the English server closed down… Below are the brief introduction trailers for […]
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MMO Culture
Marvel Heroes dev blog talks PvP, defense, and new heroes
Filed under: Super-hero, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Marvel Heroes, Dev Diaries, MOBA
It's time again for Gazillion Entertainment's weekly Marvel Heroes dev blog, and this latest entry hops, skips, and jumps its way across a vast number of topics. First on deck are changes to the game's defense system and difficulty ratings; the dev team is working to reduce the odds of one-shotting and improve the experience for melee heroes.
Also in the works: tweaks to Midtown Manhattan, the
It's time again for Gazillion Entertainment's weekly Marvel Heroes dev blog, and this latest entry hops, skips, and jumps its way across a vast number of topics. First on deck are changes to the game's defense system and difficulty ratings; the dev team is working to reduce the odds of one-shotting and improve the experience for melee heroes.
Also in the works: tweaks to Midtown Manhattan, the
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Master of Meteor Blades – Official Alpha test phase set for 18th August
After its first test phase in China a couple of months back, Master of Meteor Blades will be entering its official Alpha test phase come 18th August with 80% of the content done. Somewhat a “hardcore” title, the game is about PvP and more PvP, martial arts style. If you are not getting the […]
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MMO Culture
Blacklight Retribution adds Sonic Tomahawk, Dropzone map
Filed under: Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, Patches, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play
Zombie Studios has updated its Blacklight Retribution multiplayer shooter. The title, which is published by Perfect World, now boasts a new map called Dropzone that hearkens back to Zombie's 2010 Blacklight: Tango Down.
Zombie says that due to the map's small size, gameplay will be "fast and frenetic." The team has also raised the level cap from 40 to 50 and added new titles, camouflage, and gear including
Zombie Studios has updated its Blacklight Retribution multiplayer shooter. The title, which is published by Perfect World, now boasts a new map called Dropzone that hearkens back to Zombie's 2010 Blacklight: Tango Down.
Zombie says that due to the map's small size, gameplay will be "fast and frenetic." The team has also raised the level cap from 40 to 50 and added new titles, camouflage, and gear including
Frequently Asked, Are you kidding me?
Safiree & GaussMostly semi-eventful Saturdays Hello everyone! Happy Saturday :D Hope your week wasn't too bad. Mine was actually pretty awesome. Met some new people to join my guild, touched base with some of my older friends, and somehow at the age of 22 hurt my hip. Haha. Good news is NFL pre-seasons started up. Anyone else excited :D? Found some really awesome videos I think are definitely worth watching i'll post down below!Anyways, this week I wanted to make a post about the d
Make My MMO: July 28 - August 10, 2013
Filed under: Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous, Crowdfunding, Make My MMO
Ah, the joys of bringing more games into the fold. Sadly, we don't know whether this will be just a brief passing in the night or a more permanent stay; that all depends on how newcomers Project Snowstorm and Legends of Firestorm do on their respective Kickstarter campaigns. Will the community help them make their MMOs? We'll keep watch and keep you informed.
Speaking of keeping informed, a
Ah, the joys of bringing more games into the fold. Sadly, we don't know whether this will be just a brief passing in the night or a more permanent stay; that all depends on how newcomers Project Snowstorm and Legends of Firestorm do on their respective Kickstarter campaigns. Will the community help them make their MMOs? We'll keep watch and keep you informed.
Speaking of keeping informed, a
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-Stack
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-Stack
Bright colors, shiny reflections and swirling beads stimulate visual developmentPlacing rings on post strengthens eye-hand coordinationHelps baby learn to differentiate among colors and sizes of ringsHands-on activities strengthen baby's sense of touchEnhances gross motor skills as baby bats and rocks the toy
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-StackFor generations babies have delighted in this classic stacking toy. Consisting of five bright candy-
Bright colors, shiny reflections and swirling beads stimulate visual developmentPlacing rings on post strengthens eye-hand coordinationHelps baby learn to differentiate among colors and sizes of ringsHands-on activities strengthen baby's sense of touchEnhances gross motor skills as baby bats and rocks the toy
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-StackFor generations babies have delighted in this classic stacking toy. Consisting of five bright candy-
It's a small world after all
After Everquest Next announced dynamic spawns with an ecosystem, destructible environment, and open world player housing, several people dismissed these claims as unrealistic with the argument that Ultima Online tried that and failed: Players kill mobs faster than they can reproduce, gather resources so fast that whole forests are turned into deserts, and build houses everywhere until no more flat surface is left. While that history is correct, the conclusion isn't. As a counter-example look at
Xuanyuan Sword Online – Developer aiming for Closed Beta later this year
In the English market, ChangYou isn’t really known for making waves with its games, relying only on Dragon Oath for some mainstream news. Over in China, the developer/ publisher is preparing to launch its next-generation games, starting with Xuanyuan Sword Online. Also known as Xuanyuan Sword 7 Online, this long-running series is known as the […]
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MMO Culture
Nexon – Company changing strategy for North America market
In the latest financial report for Q2 2013, Nexon revealed that the premier online games publisher and developer suffered a 5% decrease in year-on-year revenue, or a massive decrease in 23% on a constant currency basis. With that, Nexon has invested more in local developers. It seems that Nexon will be scaling back on bringing […]
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MMO Culture
Friday, August 9, 2013
World in Audition – 3rd dance game in Audition series revealed
First releasing Audition Online and Audition Online 2 in various countries, Korean developer Hanbitsoft announced the 3rd game in the series a couple of days ago, World in Audition. Led by the core team who made the first 2 games, World in Audition will enter Closed Beta at the end of this month, although no […]
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MMO Culture
Cube <b>World</b>: where Minecraft meets <b>Warcraft</b>
Cube World: where Minecraft meets Warcraft
Currently multiplayer in Cube World hosted on private servers, where up to 10 players can participate in a group version of the game's single-player mode. Dedicated servers or private computers can run the application, which enables online and LAN ...
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Why almost all anti-drug campaigns fail miserably
If you've seen alcohol or — especially — tobacco products on sale in the United States, you've likely n
Currently multiplayer in Cube World hosted on private servers, where up to 10 players can participate in a group version of the game's single-player mode. Dedicated servers or private computers can run the application, which enables online and LAN ...
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Why almost all anti-drug campaigns fail miserably
If you've seen alcohol or — especially — tobacco products on sale in the United States, you've likely n
Neverwinter – New teaser trailer as Fury of the Feywild closes in
[Register now] Known as the game’s first “Module”, or content update in layman terms, Fury of the Feywild will be arriving in Neverwinter on 22nd August 2013. The new teaser trailer highlights Sharandar, the new adventure zone, and Malabog’s Castle, which is the upcoming dungeon delve. Also coming with this content update is the new Moon Elf race, […]
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MMO Culture
Keyboard Turning
So here we are on Friday the end of the week and the day of the week where I hand the post away to one of the readers. If you don't know it is pretty simple. Email me a post about any topic gaming related. It can have something to do with me or it might not. Could be a story or a rant and just send it my way via email. If you don't know where the email link is it is the top right or if you are blind. Gaussafication@gmail.com Now that that is out of the way. This week I had a submission
Take a tour of Final Fantasy XIV's monsters
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Previews, News Items, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV
It's no secret that Final Fantasy XIV will host quite a number of monsters. Some of those are already familiar to players from both the beta weekends and from the original game, but there are a lot of monsters even after you count those. The team behind the game has put together a new trailer showing off the various monsters and humanoid enemies that players will encounter on the fields of Eorzea.
Some of thes
It's no secret that Final Fantasy XIV will host quite a number of monsters. Some of those are already familiar to players from both the beta weekends and from the original game, but there are a lot of monsters even after you count those. The team behind the game has put together a new trailer showing off the various monsters and humanoid enemies that players will encounter on the fields of Eorzea.
Some of thes
Vicious Grell - Loot Card - Unscratched - All Unscratched WoW Loot Cards
Vicious Grell - Loot Card - Unscratched - All Unscratched WoW Loot Cards
List Price: $ 8.00
Price: $ 8.00
List Price: $ 8.00
Price: $ 8.00
Card Hunter beta key promotion
A lot of readers of my blog already play or are interested in Card Hunter. So when Blue Manchu gave 3 beta keys to every player and I posted about giving away mine, I received not only lots of interest for those keys, but also lots of beta key donations from other readers. I ended up handing out around 30 keys, and still had more interest in them. So on the suggestion of a reader I contacted Blue Manchu directly and asked for more beta keys. And they gracefully sent me a batch of 30 beta keys!
Kritika – New boss dungeon aims to challenge players to their limits
And let the updates never stop! After announcing the incoming PvP feature, Kritika also added a new boss challenge dungeon yesterday. There are different tricks, skills and quick reflexes needed, as each boss will have their own signature attack patterns. Apparently, there are 12 bosses to defeat, with the 4 shown above just the […]
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MMO Culture
Thursday, August 8, 2013
SWTOR 2.3: BioWare shows off palette upgrade
Filed under: Patches, Free-to-Play, Star Wars: The Old Republic, MMORPG
The latest Star Wars: The Old Republic dev blog is something tech geeks and film nerds may find interesting. BioWare's dev team has added color grading technology to the SWTOR game engine, providing its environmental artists with more direct control over how textures appear in-game.
Here's the basic gist: The team takes a few screenshots of the area in question, and then edits them with photo editing software. The changes m
The latest Star Wars: The Old Republic dev blog is something tech geeks and film nerds may find interesting. BioWare's dev team has added color grading technology to the SWTOR game engine, providing its environmental artists with more direct control over how textures appear in-game.
Here's the basic gist: The team takes a few screenshots of the area in question, and then edits them with photo editing software. The changes m
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Open Beta and Early Access dated
[Game website] As the global launch for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn closes in on 27th August, the Open Beta phase and Early Access were finally dated just a couple of hours ago. Open Beta will last from 17th to 18th August, while Early Access will last from 24th to 26th August. For […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
Grand Theft Auto IV [Online Game Code]
Grand Theft Auto IV [Online Game Code]
What does the American Dream mean today?For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that wors
What does the American Dream mean today?For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that wors
Update 7
So if you haven't heard SimCity Update 7 is in production and has some much needed traffic modifications. If you haven't read the latest blog about update 7 check it out here SimCity Traffic Tuning.The update has a lot of road modifications, which includes raising roads, overpasses, and tunnels. All of which should make the general flow of traffic much better. Now this should make trading by trucks a much more useful practice and there won't be the need to rush to a trade port to make
Massively does Geek Week: The top 10 most epic encounters in Guild Wars 2
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Events (Real-World), Opinion, Guild Wars 2, Hands-On, Humor, Guides, Buy-to-Play
As MMO players, we know all about being geeks; we're the geekiest video gamers around! Join in the fun today as we celebrate Google's Geek Week with a series of MMO-flavored videos to introduce fellow geeks to our favorite games: Guild Wars 2, SWTOR, The Secret World, and more!
Guild Wars 2 is gorgeous. It's as simple as that. Even as it approaches the first anniversary of its launch, w
As MMO players, we know all about being geeks; we're the geekiest video gamers around! Join in the fun today as we celebrate Google's Geek Week with a series of MMO-flavored videos to introduce fellow geeks to our favorite games: Guild Wars 2, SWTOR, The Secret World, and more!
Guild Wars 2 is gorgeous. It's as simple as that. Even as it approaches the first anniversary of its launch, w
A Mild-Mannered Reporter: Superheroic news for July
Filed under: Super-hero, Culture, Opinion, Free-to-Play, A Mild-Mannered Reporter
So how's everybody been? You all doing well? Because I'm super, and thanks for asking.
For some reason, July was one of the first months since its announcement that seemed to be fairly quiet for Infinite Crisis; I can only guess that most of the staff was too busy playing to make announcements, which would be the ideal situation. But the other superheroic games on the market certainly didn't quiet down, with Marve
So how's everybody been? You all doing well? Because I'm super, and thanks for asking.
For some reason, July was one of the first months since its announcement that seemed to be fairly quiet for Infinite Crisis; I can only guess that most of the staff was too busy playing to make announcements, which would be the ideal situation. But the other superheroic games on the market certainly didn't quiet down, with Marve
SMITE's newest god Tyr lays down the law
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, PvP, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA
Hi-Rez has released a new SMITE god to the masses. The deity of this particular hour is Tyr, also known as The Lawgiver. If that sounds intimidating, wait until you seem him two-hitting enemies, knocking them senseless (and into the air), and generally doing his best to remain impervious to stuns, taunts, fears, and mesmerize effects.
There are some Tyr-related patch notes on Hi-Rez's offi
Hi-Rez has released a new SMITE god to the masses. The deity of this particular hour is Tyr, also known as The Lawgiver. If that sounds intimidating, wait until you seem him two-hitting enemies, knocking them senseless (and into the air), and generally doing his best to remain impervious to stuns, taunts, fears, and mesmerize effects.
There are some Tyr-related patch notes on Hi-Rez's offi
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
SOE Live 2013: EverQuest II expounds on Tears of Veeshan
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Classes, Expansions, Game Mechanics, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), Community Q&A, Dungeons, Crafting
After so much attention has been given to the latest sibling in the EverQuest franchise, some fans have expressed concern about the fate of EverQuest II once EverQuest Next comes out. But anyone who was present at SOE Live had those concerns laid to rest; the passion and commitment of the development team is no less vibrant and palpable now t
After so much attention has been given to the latest sibling in the EverQuest franchise, some fans have expressed concern about the fate of EverQuest II once EverQuest Next comes out. But anyone who was present at SOE Live had those concerns laid to rest; the passion and commitment of the development team is no less vibrant and palpable now t
Age of Storm – Awesome new trailer as Open Beta begins tomorrow
The third-person MOBA market in Korea hasn’t really been successful, with the only example in Land of Chaos Online (LOCO), if anyone remembered how short-lived it was. But publisher Neowiz is not afraid to fail for a 2nd time, as the company prepares to launch Age of Storm tomorrow. I am not sure if […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
Civilization Online – Crafted by ArcheAge developer using CryEngine 3
[Source] Rumored since 2011 and confirmed just not long ago, Massively has managed to snag an exclusive first on Civilization Online, sitting down and having a good chat with representatives from both XLGAMES (including founder Jake Song) and 2K Games to talk about the game. A couple of notes: 1. Civilization Online is developed […]
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MMO Culture
Do warlocks bring too much utility to a raid?
Do warlocks bring too much utility to a raid?
Now, that's an interesting response, and it got us at WoW Insider thinking. Do warlocks ... Druids and death knights can resurrect other players in battle, and buffs can be gotten from nearly every other class, particularly various hunter pets. Priests ...
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WoW Archivist: An ultrasafe history of engineering
The state of the profession throughout WoW's ten years is a bit like a goblin device. Sometimes engineering
Now, that's an interesting response, and it got us at WoW Insider thinking. Do warlocks ... Druids and death knights can resurrect other players in battle, and buffs can be gotten from nearly every other class, particularly various hunter pets. Priests ...
Read more on Joystiq
WoW Archivist: An ultrasafe history of engineering
The state of the profession throughout WoW's ten years is a bit like a goblin device. Sometimes engineering
New Activision Blizzard Inc World Of Warcraft Battle Chest Action/Adventure Game Support Pc Mac
New Activision Blizzard Inc World Of Warcraft Battle Chest Action/Adventure Game Support Pc Mac
World of WarcraftThe Burning Crusade (Expansion Pack)World of Warcraft Strategy GuideThe Burning Crusade Strategy Guide
World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players t
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World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players t
The Music of Music
So here we are once again middle of the week and what has became the day of lists. As I said last week I decided to embrace this concept as I always have a favourite or opinion of about just anything. Safiree will even tell you sometimes my opinions might be be more evident than at other times, but hey not such a bad thing in my opinion. So what is this week about? Well I play a lot of games and have played a lot of games. You have played a lot of games as well, but we all know there are those t
Leaderboard: What classes do you want in EverQuest Next?
Filed under: Fantasy, Classes, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, New Titles, Opinion, Free-to-Play, EverQuest Next, Sandbox, Leaderboard
OK, I know what some of you are thinking. That damn Massively! Just milking the heck of out EverQuest Next! And yeah, I guess we kinda are since we've had several SOE Live features, a Daily Grind, and now a Leaderboard focused on SOE's upcoming fantasy sandbox over the past few days.
But you know what? We're not apologizing! It's an exciting time to be an EverQues
OK, I know what some of you are thinking. That damn Massively! Just milking the heck of out EverQuest Next! And yeah, I guess we kinda are since we've had several SOE Live features, a Daily Grind, and now a Leaderboard focused on SOE's upcoming fantasy sandbox over the past few days.
But you know what? We're not apologizing! It's an exciting time to be an EverQues
EverQuest Next – A sneak peek into the development studio
[Game website] Revealed to the world just a few days ago, EverQuest Next has really gotten global coverage, including the China, Korea and Japan websites I frequent. Now, take a sneak peek into the development studio, where the team’s area was coined as the “Black Box”. &nbs
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Six new Age of Wushu faction trailers sighted in the wild
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Expansions, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Age of Wushu
Age of Wushu's expansion is hitting the game's Chinese servers in a couple of days, bringing with it six new factions. MMO Culture has posted teaser trailers for all six, including one for the infamous Rootless Clan that features in-game castration as an entry requirement. There's also a seventh trailer for players who opt to remain faction-less.
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Age of Wushu's expansion is hitting the game's Chinese servers in a couple of days, bringing with it six new factions. MMO Culture has posted teaser trailers for all six, including one for the infamous Rootless Clan that features in-game castration as an entry requirement. There's also a seventh trailer for players who opt to remain faction-less.
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Pirates of the Burning Sea fine-tunes engagement odds
Filed under: Historical, Pirates of the Burning Sea, Patches, PvP, Free-to-Play, Sandbox
It's never fun to be the one on the bottom of a PvP dogpile, and the folks at Pirates of the Burning Sea understand that. The developers have been making adjustment to their open sea engagement rules to find the right balance to make a memorable encounter.
While the team initially restricted confrontations so that ganking by player mob couldn't happen, the devs admit that the end result wasn't what they had
It's never fun to be the one on the bottom of a PvP dogpile, and the folks at Pirates of the Burning Sea understand that. The developers have been making adjustment to their open sea engagement rules to find the right balance to make a memorable encounter.
While the team initially restricted confrontations so that ganking by player mob couldn't happen, the devs admit that the end result wasn't what they had
World of Warcraft - Deathwing Chest Shirt, XXX-Large Reviews
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You Fail At Being An Elitist If...
Fail Day! Yes it is that time once again I know it has been a week already. I really think I would do Fail Day everyday though. Actually I kind of do. Something happens and I always get these ideas flowing in my head and a Fail Day post happens to start writing itself down. This week I got my inspiration from some lovely gentlemen I did an Expert Dungeon with. So here goesYou Fail At Being an Elitist If...You are not actually better than anyoneYou don't know the mechanics of an encounterYo
There is no such thing as a sandbox game
Over the last years various MMORPG bloggers have used the terms "sandbox" and "theme-park" to describe games with less or more directions given to the player on what to do. The same concept in earlier years used to be called "world" versus "game" MMORPGs. There are people who would like to live in a virtual world, and there are people who want to play a game. Both are okay, and any given MMORPG to some extent allows both, but there are clearly games that go more in one direction or more in the
The Soapbox: Community or comments
Filed under: World of Warcraft, EVE Online, Opinion, Guild Wars 2, Star Wars: The Old Republic, The Soapbox, WildStar, MMORPG
If there's one thing gamers love doing, it's insult games they don't play. Any news item, editorial, hands-on, review, or general pile of text dedicated to a few key games -- normally those with high profiles -- receives an instant and visceral response from a collection of commenters who seem to exist only to insult a particular game and berate its fans. Much of the time
If there's one thing gamers love doing, it's insult games they don't play. Any news item, editorial, hands-on, review, or general pile of text dedicated to a few key games -- normally those with high profiles -- receives an instant and visceral response from a collection of commenters who seem to exist only to insult a particular game and berate its fans. Much of the time
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Benchmark tool ready for download
[Download page] A Realm Reborn is heading towards its official launch in under a month on 22nd August, and the official benchmark tool has been released to the public. For those who are new to benchmark tools, it is basically a software to help gauge if your system is suitable to run the game. My […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
Arctic Combat – Webzen shutting down yet another game
[Announcement] Apologies for the rather late news, as Webzen announced Arctic Combat’s closure late last month. This follows the closure of SUN Online, citing lack of players. While no official reason was given for Arctic Combat, it is most probably due to the same reason as well. I used to play the China server back […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
Monday, August 5, 2013
Infinite Crisis – Superheroes galore as Founder Packages go on sale
[Game website] I am not sure why, it seems that the heroes from both Marvel and DC are getting really poor, requiring funds from us common gamers. No matter, DC Comics’ Infinite Crisis, developed by Turbine and published by Warner Brothers, has begun selling Founder Packages. English gamers should be pretty used to this concept […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
Mabinogi Heroes – Juggernaut raid boss detailed in new trailer
Previewed late last month, Mabinogi Heroes will be getting its new massive raid boss, Juggernaut, on 8th August. A hybrid between living organism and mechanical parts, Juggernaut can stretch its arms like Luffy, throw bombs, hang onto ceilings, give a gigantic laser attack and more! Coming with the final part of the summer content […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
Like Mike [VHS] Reviews
Like Mike [VHS]
Teenage rap sensation Lil Bow Wow makes his feature film debut in this "surefire heart-warmer" (Los Angeles Times) about an orphan boy named Calvin who lives out his dream of playing in the NBA—with a little help from a magical pair of sneakers! Soon after he laces up the mysterious high-tops, Calvin's amazing basketball skills land him a spot on the Los Angeles Knights team. In addition to hitting 25-foot jumpers and throwing down rim-rattling slam dunks, the small supers
Teenage rap sensation Lil Bow Wow makes his feature film debut in this "surefire heart-warmer" (Los Angeles Times) about an orphan boy named Calvin who lives out his dream of playing in the NBA—with a little help from a magical pair of sneakers! Soon after he laces up the mysterious high-tops, Calvin's amazing basketball skills land him a spot on the Los Angeles Knights team. In addition to hitting 25-foot jumpers and throwing down rim-rattling slam dunks, the small supers
Attack on Titan: Wings of Rebellion Online – Browser game coming soon
Based on the popular anime, manga and the mobile game with the same name, a browser game for Attack on Titan is heading towards Closed Beta over the next 2 weeks in Japan. Attack on Titan: Wings of Rebellion Online is a rather simple game, with no fancy graphics or action. Despite the lack of an […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
Veil Of Corruption II Finally Here
Happy Monday everyone. Happy Civic Holiday if you are on on the good side of lucky if you are like me. As you know today is Machinima Monday and if you don't well then you need to catch up on some of your Gauss reading. You see it was way back on February 7 2011 when I was excited because the trailer for Veil of Corruption II was finally released. You can see that post here. I was excited because it had been so long since the first chapter had been released and it got me hooked on the story
Infinite Crisis shows off what's going on behind the scenes
Filed under: Betas, Super-hero, Video, Game Mechanics, Previews, News Items, Free-to-Play, MOBA, Infinite Crisis
On one level, Infinite Crisis feels like an obvious premise. Take a setting that already gives players plenty of reasons to beat one another up as iconic heroes and villains, give those players plenty of iconic heroes and villains, enjoy the show. But according to the new behind-the-scenes video, the game took a fair bit more effort than that. It's partly a result of game technology f
On one level, Infinite Crisis feels like an obvious premise. Take a setting that already gives players plenty of reasons to beat one another up as iconic heroes and villains, give those players plenty of iconic heroes and villains, enjoy the show. But according to the new behind-the-scenes video, the game took a fair bit more effort than that. It's partly a result of game technology f
<b>Warcraft</b> film director discusses "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity
Warcraft film director discusses "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity
"And with Warcraft, I actually get to create a world and there's not that many filmmakers who get the chance to start from scratch and build something that big. I know how lucky I am and I am so excited to do it." Jones also briefly ... Not with a 100M ...
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Warcraft movie teaser shown at Comic-Con
The first teaser video for the upcoming World of Warcraft film was shown today d
"And with Warcraft, I actually get to create a world and there's not that many filmmakers who get the chance to start from scratch and build something that big. I know how lucky I am and I am so excited to do it." Jones also briefly ... Not with a 100M ...
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Warcraft movie teaser shown at Comic-Con
The first teaser video for the upcoming World of Warcraft film was shown today d
MMO Week in Review: You're in your world now
Filed under: Fantasy, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Massively Meta, Events (Massively's Coverage), EverQuest Next, Week in Review, Sandbox
At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.
Whoa!
That's pretty much the consensus from
At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post.
Whoa!
That's pretty much the consensus from
Sunday, August 4, 2013
MapleStory – Hekaton arrives in massive 1 vs 100 battle
[Source] In the final part for MapleStory Korea’s summer 2013 content update, the previously-teased giant boss was finally released yesterday, with its name being Hekaton. And yes, there will be 100 Maplers who will go against him, given his massive size and power. Hekaton is divided into 6 parts, which Maplers must destroy ala […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
SOE Live 2013: DCUO changing its loot mechanics
Filed under: Super-hero, Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), DC Universe Online
Even though the focus of DC Universe Online's presence at SOE Live was the upcoming DLC Sons of Trigon, SOE had some other superheroic news to deliver as well.
The devs are rebooting the game's loot system, so now when groups and raids kill a boss, every single person will get items of their very own. The items will be random as far as piece and class, so no one is assured to
Even though the focus of DC Universe Online's presence at SOE Live was the upcoming DLC Sons of Trigon, SOE had some other superheroic news to deliver as well.
The devs are rebooting the game's loot system, so now when groups and raids kill a boss, every single person will get items of their very own. The items will be random as far as piece and class, so no one is assured to
Monster Hunter Frontier G – Classic title heading towards Taiwan
First released in Japan back in 2007, Monster Hunter Frontier has seen 6 years of uncertainty in its overseas efforts, particularly when the Korean server closed down back last year. The game will be self-published in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, arriving on a rather late schedule of October 2014. While the game has been […]
MMO Culture
MMO Culture
The International: A Primer on Dota 2 and the biggest single-game tournament in eSports history
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, PvP, Free-to-Play, Events (Massively's Coverage), Guides, MOBA
Dota is a Big Deal. The original Defense of the Ancients, which was nothing more than a mod for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, became a core pillar of the competitive online gaming scene thanks to its tight balance and deep strategy. It was played by millions and showcased at tournaments across the globe. Dota is considered one of the primary influences on the now booming
Dota is a Big Deal. The original Defense of the Ancients, which was nothing more than a mod for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, became a core pillar of the competitive online gaming scene thanks to its tight balance and deep strategy. It was played by millions and showcased at tournaments across the globe. Dota is considered one of the primary influences on the now booming
Ask Gauss
Sunday is upon us once again. This time it being a long weekend so for me at least the weekend isn't coming to an end. Before I hear it, no Canada doesn't have a long weekend every weekend. We don't even have one once a month I just feel non-Canadians always seem to remember us saying we have holidays. Now that we got that little mini argument out of the way. Sunday does mean it is time for Ask Gauss the post where I answer a few questions sent to myself throughout the week. Again if you struggl
The Naga 2013: Improving on a classic by degrees
Filed under: Launches, MMO Industry, Opinion, Hands-On, Miscellaneous, MMORPG
One of the hardest things to do is look at something you've created and try to make it better. Because sometimes you can't.
I first picked up a Razer Naga back when I was first working at Massively, mostly because it suited my piloting style in Star Trek Online. Once I had it in my hand, I never wanted to let it go. It was small, which was a welcome fact for someone with small hands. It had a useful thumb-pad for keys
One of the hardest things to do is look at something you've created and try to make it better. Because sometimes you can't.
I first picked up a Razer Naga back when I was first working at Massively, mostly because it suited my piloting style in Star Trek Online. Once I had it in my hand, I never wanted to let it go. It was small, which was a welcome fact for someone with small hands. It had a useful thumb-pad for keys
Card Hunter beta keys
I frequently recommended Card Hunter, a turn-based tactical role-playing game with a combat system based on cards. Now Card Hunter is expanding their closed beta and sent out beta keys to the current participants. Note that this is a closed beta, so there will be at least one more reset before the release version. Nevertheless the item shop is open, and if you buy and spend their virtual currency "pizza" now, you'll get that pizza back at the start of release.
I have 3 beta keys to give a
I have 3 beta keys to give a
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