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The Daily Grind: Have you ever dressed up as a game character?
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Real life, Culture, Events, real-world, Opinion, The Daily Grind
With various conventions like SOE's Fan Faire and DragonCon offering contests with prizes and at least a few minutes of fame, it's no wonder some people harness their creativity and pull out all the stops to create a costume. After all, you love your game, so why not be a part of it? From Ratonga to superheroes, player avatars to mobs, there seems to be no shortage of costume ideas and cosplayers strutting their stuff. Some ideas are elaborate and some are a bit less involved.
But really, who needs a reason?! Whether for an actual event, just for your office party, or just in the safety of your own home (with friends carefully sneaking YouTube videos), have you ever dressed up as a character in a game? Which one? Fess up!
If you haven't yet, have you considered it? And who/what would you be?
Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!
The Daily Grind: Have you ever dressed up as a game character? originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Firefall blows up bugs in the new gameplay trailer
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, New titles, Free-to-play
IGN granted us a glimpse into this world of kill-or-be-killed with the Firefall gameplay trailer. The two minutes of pure action starts with dynamic squad missions, continues past player gear and abilities, and then launches you into epic world events.
Blast past the break to experience the trailer for yourself, and don't forget to sign up for the beta on the official FireFall website.
[Thanks, Dylan, for the tip]
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Firefall blows up bugs in the new gameplay trailer originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Tinkerfest returns to EverQuest II
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Events, in-game, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play
If you can pull yourself away from EQII's double XP weekend, it's well worth running a few of the festival quests if you're into gnomish collectibles and decor. In addition to the news blurb on the official EQII website, several fansites have exhaustive guides and picture galleries available to help you make sense of all your Tinkerfest options.
Tinkerfest returns to EverQuest II originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
ArenaNet revealing Guild Wars 2 PvP and customization at Gamescom
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Fantasy, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Guild Wars 2
In a new post on the company blog, Martin Kerstein gives us an idea of what we can expect from the NCsoft demo booth. The playable GW2 build will include all seven professions revealed thus far, the complete Charr starter experience, and a mid-level demo featuring powerful Orrian enemies (and Sylvari and Asura playable characters).
Last but not least, gamers will finally get their hands on Guild Wars 2's character customization system as well as its PvP component. Hands-on PvP experiences will be available, and players can also watch exhibition matches between developers and select European players.
ArenaNet revealing Guild Wars 2 PvP and customization at Gamescom originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
GamersFirst's Fallen Earth account transitions begin today
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Sci-fi, Fallen Earth, Business models, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, Post-Apocalyptic
When the server comes back up, players will need a free GamersFirst account to log in, and they'll also be prompted to merge their old Icarus accounts with the new account before continuing. Credit card payment information will automatically transfer, but Paypal users will need to manually update their info on the account settings page.
Finally, ClickandBuy will no longer be an option for subscription accounts, and the Fallen Earth team is inviting former users to continue their subs via Paypal or traditional credit card payments. Icarus also points out that today's migration has nothing to do with either game content or the impending free-to-play conversion (i.e., subscriptions will still be required for game access after today's merge is complete).
GamersFirst's Fallen Earth account transitions begin today originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Nexon unveils Vindictus' EU website
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Fantasy, News items, Free-to-play, Vindictus
The gorgeous website boasts both English and German language options, has an overview of the game and characters, and is prepared to inject fans with screenshots, wallpapers and a rocking trailer to keep the excitement level high. Players looking to put in for extra credit may sign up for the game's newsletter and Facebook page as well.
Seeing as how incredibly popular Vindictus has been in both the Asian and North American markets, Europe should prepare to fall in love with the fast-paced action MMO. Vindictus will launch in Europe sometime in the fourth quarter of this year, and is prepared to make a splashy appearance at next month's Gamescom in Germany.
Nexon unveils Vindictus' EU website originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
ARGO Online celebrates new ranking system with contest
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Sci-fi, Contests, Game mechanics, Free-to-play, Post-Apocalyptic
'Tis true, dear readers; ARGO Online is rewarding top players with in-game AP worth hundreds of real-world dollars. This giveaway is part of a promotion to celebrate ARGO's brand-new ranking system, in which players can compete to see who accumulates the most XP in each level tier. There's also a second ranking ladder that lists players according to wins and losses.
During this month, alaplaya is tallying up the initial pack leaders and will be rewarding the best of the best with in-game currency at the end of the 30 days. Lowest level characters have a shot at $50 worth of AP while level-capped folks can compete for $150. In total, alaplaya is giving out $500 just for players giving ARGO their all, which is a pretty sweet deal for those already into the game.
If ARGO Online is an unknown entity to you, check out our first impressions and see if it's up your alley!
ARGO Online celebrates new ranking system with contest originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Age of Conan dev update outlines PvP changes
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Fantasy, Age of Conan, Game mechanics, MMO industry, PvP, News items, Free-to-play
Morrison tasks lead systems designer Einar Forselv with talking about the specific goals, and he gives us a general look at what's on the dev team's plate. First up is the problematic minigame respawn mechanic, and Forselv says that Funcom is looking to make it more like the systems found in your average FPS as well as address the loopholes people use to perform AFK exploits.
Ranger tracking will also be "overhauled," which likely means a nerf since the feature is the subject of much QQ from the non-Ranger community. Siege performance changes are also on the table, as are stamina and aggro fixes, changes to animation and combat calculation interactions, and tweaks to the stealth system. Finally, this month's dev update mentions that new PvP world bosses are on the way to Hyboria, and teases the upcoming Savage Coast of Turan content that ties in with this summer's Conan film reboot.
Age of Conan dev update outlines PvP changes originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Fiesta Online celebrating third anniversary
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play
First up is the Birthday Cooking Competition and Come Party With Me events on the the Fiesta Facebook page. There's also the Fiesta Birthday Quest and Fiesta Online Summer Festival events, as well as new and exclusive track suit and mini gift items in the game's cash shop.
Fiesta is free-to-play and features five classes as well as PvP, in-game weddings, and an estate system that allows for decoration and personalization.
Fiesta Online celebrating third anniversary originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
SWTOR walks us through the Flashpoint 'Esseles'
July 29, 2011
Filed under: Sci-fi, Trailers, Video, New titles, Star Wars: The Old Republic
In this fast-paced instance, you and your party are trapped aboard the Republic cruiser called the Esseles. Like Darth Vader asking for the ambassador on board the Corellian Corvette at the beginning of A New Hope, the commander of an Imperial Star Destroyer in this Flashpoint is also seeking a Republic ambassador. The difference here is the Imperial forces haven't boarded yet. It is your job to hold them off.
After the break, catch the full 13-and-a-half-minute walkthrough narrated by Director of Production Dallas Dickinson, sans epic beard unfortunately.
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SWTOR walks us through the Flashpoint 'Esseles' originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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