MV Guide: December 26, 2011-January 1, 2012

Updated Mon, Dec 26, 2011, 10:00 AM·5 min read

MV Guide is a weekly rundown of the MMO gaming events planned on Massively TV.

Every week, the Massively staff logs in to play various MMOs live and in person, and we'd love for you to drop by the channel and visit. We have a combination of regular weekly games and new surprises, so you'll find a variety of titles to take a look at. During our streamed events, you can participate in the live chat, ask questions to learn about the game, and simply spend some time with Massively staff and readers. (Of course, streaming is subject to the whims of outside forces like server-side gremlins once in a while.)

You'll notice a hefty lineup, some new faces, and some special events in this week's MV Guide. Joining us will be some brand-new members of the MV TV livestream team, so make sure you stop in while they're live and give them a welcome!

Follow along after the jump to see what's on this week's schedule.

	Monday, 1:00 p.m. EST: Blake -- Global Agenda Blake is back for another hour of action in Hi-Rez's sci-fi shooter, Global Agenda. Join him for Lunchtime Livecast #2 as he takes a more in depth look at PvP healing. Ask questions and become a better healer over your Monday lunch hour.
	Monday, 5:00 p.m. EST: Beau -- 1100 AD It's MMORTS week for Beau! He's going to start things off with a bang by looking at the brand-new experience in 1100 AD. Check it out as he explores the first few levels for Rise and Shiny!
	Monday, 8:00 p.m. EST: Mike -- EVE Online Mike's deep-space adventure continues with more skill training, more agent missions and more exploration. Tune in to see what it's like to make a living in deep space, for better or for worse.
	Monday, 9:00 p.m. EST: Dylan -- Star Wars: The Old Republic Join Graves (and T7) for some mid-level coverage for Star Wars: The Old Republic! We'll be exploring flashpoints and PvP from the perspective of a Jedi Guardian. Come join the discussion and bring your mates. Graves will also cover some group content: companion punishment and morally wrong decisions are bound to be made.
	Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. EST: Larry -- Star Wars: The Old Republic There have been questions about space combat in SWTOR since not everyone was able to experience it in beta testing. This week, Larry's taking a small break from leveling Topper to show you the ins and outs of TOR space combat missions.
	Tuesday 5:00 p.m. EST: Beau -- Illyriad MMORTS week continues as Beau takes a look at his favorite RTS of all time: Illyriad. If you've ever been curious how this HTML5 game works, check this stream out! He'll be making a new city and going through the process of conquering the world!
	Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. EST: Jeremy -- Lineage II Jeremy's not done yet with Choose My Adventure and Lineage II. He's been busy getting a pet, joining a clan and wandering off the beaten path. Join him for another evening of exploration and fighting in Lineage II.
	Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. EST: Beau -- Golden Age Aeria Games, publisher of many different games, has recently pushed out this pretty unique MMORTS. It has side-scrolling cities, real quests, and classic city-building. Join Beau as he muddles his way through building an empire.
	Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. EST: Adventure Mike -- Final Fantasy XIV Adventure Mike and Penelope continue delving deeper and deeper into Final Fantasy XIV's splendor. This week, gathering and crafting professions are examined to show off the less violent side of Eorzea (for everyone but the nodes!).
	Thursday, 5 a.m. EST: Psykopig -- Hello Kitty Online It's about to happen. Once a month, Psykopig will take you through the MMOs he doesn't belong in. This month, for the first time, it's Hello Kitty Online. Will Psykopig be able to create a male character that doesn't look like a girl? Join him as he tries to figure out why this game exists.
	Thursday, 5:00 p.m. EST: Beau -- 8Realms Ever been curious about Jagex's new browser-based MMORTS 8Realms? Then keep an eye on this stream! Beau might have an established city, but he's hardly a vet. Will he die in a horrible battle? Will he conquer all of the cities around him? You're about to find out.
	Thursday, 7:00 p.m. EST: Taryn-- All Points Bulletin: Reloaded Taryn's ready to show you APB's newest feature: the Fight Club District! Get your daily dose of comedic relief as you watch her fall out of windows and hunt down enforcers in these 30-minute multiplayer missions. Chat her up as she explores the two new Fight Club maps. Your Thursday wouldn't be complete without some APB blood-spilling and Tboo's self-inflicted grenade action. She'll get those key binds right eventually!
	Thursday, 9:00 p.m. EST: Richie -- Star Wars: The Old Republic The Galactic Empire needs a few good men, and Richie just might be the guy it's looking for. Help him craft a new character and begin his adventures set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
	Friday, 5:00 p.m. EST: Beau -- Evony Evony might be known for its controversial ads, but Beau thought it might be cool to check out the actual game! Join him to see how to build, conquer and complete missions in this interesting RTS.
	Friday, 7:30 p.m EST: Patrick -- Champions Online Patrick finishes the story in the final episode of Whiteout! In this last, epic showdown, who will come out victorious?
	Saturday, 11:00 p.m. EST: Beau -- Second Life Join Beau as he searches for the coolest parties in Second Life to ring in the new year with! If you would like to add him in game, his name is Beau Hindman. If you're lucky he'll keep you up until the crack of midnight with his dancing, singing and teleporting across the lands of Linden!

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