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Yesterday on Massively: November 28, 2007
Happy Thursday, all! As expected, the multiverse took off like a shot now that everyone has either gotten past the turkey leftovers, or just decided to pitch the darned things. We saw some great news about City of Heroes, with Issue 11 dropping, patch notes for EVE, interesting MMO business events from China, Warhammer Online news, and other fabulous stories from all around. Of course, with some good comes some utter crap -- like the rundown G4 had panning all MMOs but WoW. In case you missed out on some of the news in the rush of good stories coming down the tubes, here's a quick and dirty recap for you. Features The Daily Grind: Home sweet home Gamer Interrupted: Gamers behaving badly Cinemassively: "Worth Dying For" released One Shots: Enjoy the silence As the Worlds Turn: Gluttons for punishment Building a better MMOusetrap: Buildings, barrens and beyond (Part 3) General news Age of Conan video all about scary monsters Square Enix's next MMO may not be Final Fantasy related SOE heading to India Warhammer devs explain balancing RvR Chinese government developing Virtual World business district Megapublisher Shandra sees 66% profit increase Turbine picks DX10 Screenshot Contest winners for Week 2 Big Fish Games reels in MMO developer Thinglefin Blizz gallery highlights fun WoW Halloween costumes
Yesterday on Massively: November 27, 2007
Tuesday's gone and we're past another maintenance day. It was quite a good day for news around the MMO multiverse, though, with lots of great info from many different games. Just in case you decided to step out and check out the graphics in that Real Life game we keep hearing about, here's the headlines. Features The Daily Grind: How many MMOs? Massively's Top 5 Sci-Fi MMOs A first look at RuneScape Cinemassively: WoW IRL One Shots: It's an epidemic! General news Financial bigwig says virtual worlds leading digital currency charge GameTribe talks microtransactions versus the subscription model Korean game companies losing dominance over Chinese market Tabula Rasa Rage nerf, free respec for all Voodoo Extreme's MMO of the year poll NCsoft denies leaving the games market Make your own FFXI dungeons, Fan Fest recap MMO security irresponsibly bad, experts claim Arden released to the public BioWare likes WoW but thinks it can do better Richard Bartle, Jessica Mulligan impart industry wisdom SGW dev interrogated by Jaffa, reveals combat secrets LNLBT back in business in Second Life
Yesterday on Massively: November 26, 2007
Ah, Tuesday morning. A time when so many games are down for maintenance. For those of you forcibly evicted from your online digs due to the cruel need for maintenance, have no fear. We have lots for you to read up on and throw your .02 in on! That is, assuming you're not cleaning your desk up after seeing the above picture yesterday... Features The Daily Grind: What's the rush? Cinemassively: Media in SL - old vs. new One Shots: Postcards from the Underworld MMOGology: End game means game over for casual players Adventures From the Back Row: the Specialist and her tools General news Tabula Rasa: why game delays are good for us Zenimax Online bulks up with HeroEngine 'State of the Game' highlights GW balance changes Dungeon Runners chunk 2 preview Explore the SWG Chapter 8 gunships in VRML An interview with two MMO luminaries Massively's Pirates of the Burning Sea mission preview How much mini-management is too much?
Yesterday on Massively: November 25th, 2007
As much as we love our weekends, Monday signals an influx of news as game developers get back to the office from their respective turkey-tastic weekends. Hooray, MMO news! But if you opted to spend your Sunday getting your game on instead, here's what you missed. Features Cinemassively: Jingles for Pringles Contest The Daily Grind: Getting ground under General news Beta update for Age of Conan, more invites sent Kieron Gillen on TR, betas, and free trials BatMUD: back online and still in business HeroStats: enhanced with Issue 11 flavor Guild Wars: got $100,000? You may not be prepared, but Dell apparently is Enormous beta update for Warhammer Online shares loads of new details
Yesterday on Massively: November 24th, 2007
With the combination of the holidays and a weekend, the industry has quieted down for a short spell. Nevertheless, our crew is out tirelessly hunting what news is coming down the wires. That said, if you know of anything we've missed out on, feel free to drop us a tip! We love the tasty tips. Features The Daily Grind: The nature of addiction Cinemassively: Second Life Cable Network One Shots: It's all in the glow General news Second Life's Chris Collins talks, but doesn't say much NHS plans future in Second Life Tabula Rasa players ask: where's the rage? Rumor Mill: EverQuest 2's Senior Producer quits, Scott Hartsman leaving SOE
Yesterday on Massively: November 23, 2007
If the above image seems too familiar, either you've been partying down with some freaky folk this weekend, or you were out in the Black Friday crush. A few of our staff decided to brave the stores and try for some deals too. Don't worry; we hear their injuries were minor, and they should be back to normal in no time. In the meantime, our holiday skeleton crew is still here, serving up news for those of you not contemplating just what to do with all those turkey leftovers. Check it out! Features The Daily Grind: Watching while playing Dwell On It: prim-evil 6 WRUP: Avoiding the relatives edition Black Friday: Last minute loot-n-scoot roundup for slackers that prefer online buys First Impressions: Mythos Cinemassively: Teh n00b Song One Shots: Your test server helpers General news IAHGames makes you elite MapleStory celebrates Black Friday with big sale Cheyenne releases 11 new Stargate Worlds images EverQuest Secrets of Faydwer downloadable maps The9 buys shares in ... itself New Tabula Rasa build on PTR, includes screenshot feature Ten Ton Hammer's guide to EQ2's pantheon of deities WarcraftMovies holding annual Christmas Spirit Machinima Contest
Yesterday on Massively: November 22, 2007
There's nothing that can cure a good old-fashioned food coma like getting your game on with friends. Well, okay, we suppose that really depends on the game you play. A rousing round of Peggle would probably put us right to sleep, but a run into 0.0 space, or a raid on a great big nasty monster can definitely get the blood going. Of course, if all the good food and friends overtook you and sent you to dreamland too early to check in with us here, have no worry. Here's all yesterday's news in a quick round-up! Features The Daily Grind: Giving thanks The Digital Continuum: Space-tripping with EVE Online Behind the Curtain: Sex sells Cinemassively: Limited Escapism - To Cure a Hangover The Massively Guide to the Hellgate: London Mini-game One Shots: Adventuring in Hilsbury Manor General news First thoughts on Oberin WoW tournament resurrected at Dreamhack, $75,000 in prizes Guildcafe merges with Uberguilds New Clan of Conan newsletter released for turkey day EQOA team struggling to put a new game on an old system Disney's Mike Goslin stresses importance of low system requirements Vanguard may be against the death penalty Taatu launches English beta Playing by different rules: should mobs be subject to interrupts?
Yesterday on Massively: November 21, 2007
Here in America, the shops are all closed, and many people are enjoying sleeping in on this holiday Thursday. Meanwhile, the rest of us have some gaming to do! While things may be quieting down for the holiday weekend, there's still lots of interesting news out there floating around. Don't worry if you missed out in the bustle of yesterday, we've got it all right here for you! Features The Daily Grind: Leaders and followers Cinemassively: SL Shakespeare Company Cinemassively Interviews: Oxhorn on Hat vs. Barnaby One Shots: Vader seems to like me... Building a better MMOusetrap: Buildings, barrens and beyond (Part 2) Gamer Interrupted: How to turn your wife into a gamer General news Intel to launch in HiPiHi this week IAHGames to implement Patch 0.1 for Hellgate: London CoX community choice costume contest Lead producer of Jumpgate Evolution writes Developer Journal on AI Explore Richard Garriott's secret dungeons SGW builder describes the challenges of making an MMO The Matrix Online: Bug fixes and the Winter Event Phantasy Star Universe expands Rise of Kunark dungeon xp raised Irth Worlds going free-to-play... for at least 2 years Building a LEGO Universe logo First look at Space Time Studios Windlight update released
Yesterday on Massively: November 20, 2007
Tuesday was full of unanticipated crashes, bugs and problems across the multiverse well as some anticipated downtime. We certainly hope you didn't skip work to get some play time in, as even the highly anticipated FFXI expansion was delayed. However, it wasn't all bad, as yesterday brought the above video to light -- and the idea of William Shatner playing a Tauren Shaman warms the cockles of our hearts. (Although you'd think Blizzard could have at least given him the donut shoulders to go with the Dungeon Set 1 he's got on.) Features One Shots: Only you can prevent Guild Wars fires Cinemassively: Hat vs. Barnaby The Daily Grind: Platform wars General news Vanguard bonus xp week on now! The Guild Wars scribe offers events preview DC Online to get Crackdown AI Warrior Epic developer sits down for a chat The Escapist explains how your guild can avoid a "failure cascade" ASU testing Snow Crash for Google? CCP launches official Trinity website Legends of Norrath TCG Thanksgiving Tournament Marathon Weekend Warhammer beta update - part III Star Wars Galaxies patched to 7.2, 54 month vet awards added Game mechanics: Crafting deities Zhengtu Online holds 1 million concurrent users
Yesterday on Massively: November 19, 2007
Today is the highly anticipated launch of Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess, and we couldn't think of a better image to start with than the tongue-in-cheek one created by our very own Matt Warner. As always is the case on a Monday, the MMO world was buzzing with lots of news. Miss some stories? No worries. Here's the scoop: Features One Shots: Jump to Lightspeed? But we were enjoying the view! MMOgology: Roleplaying is dead Cinemassively: Worth Dying For trailer The Soloist: Why I do it The Daily Grind: Are death penalties overkill General news Patch 0.5 for Hellgate: London coming tomorrow What's new with Metaplace? WoW: Darkmoon Faire dazzles London The music of EVE Online Fury drops in price, still sucks. GW: PvP FTW MMOG pirates jailed for running illegal Priston Tale servers In development: APB Seagate shuts the gate
Yesterday on Massively, November 18, 2007
Ah Sunday, last bastion of weekendy goodness, how we love you. Did you get to spend some time gaming this weekend? We know we did! As is almost always true, it was a quiet weekend on the gaming news front. Just in case you didn't pop by yesterday, here's what you missed: Features MMOG Podcast Roundup: Nov. 1 - Nov. 18th One Shots: Were you there when... Cinemassively: Windlight - Fleef's Second Life Sojourn The Daily Grind: MMOs that didn't click Contests Massively's Massive Giveaways: Win a GeForce 8800 (extended until 11:59 PM Eastern today!) Massively's Massive Giveaways: Win a 24" Samsung LCD monitor (extended until 11:59 PM Eastern today!)
Yesterday on Massively: November 17, 2007
This weekend is indeed proving quiet in the MMO world. That doesn't mean we're resting here, though. We have writers out gaming, hunting down inside contacts, and reading up. We're picking games both old and new apart, gearing up for even more massive original content -- along with covering all the news and views that are important in myriad virtual worlds. Features The Daily Grind: So many games, not much time -- What are you playing? Cinemassively: The gnOmen One Shots: Question Manticore On the Inside, Episode 19: Rainbow Drake and NaNoWriMo Contests Massively's Massive Giveaways: Win a GeForce 8800 (ongoing) Massively's Massive Giveaways: Win a 24" Samsung LCD monitor (ongoing) Massive giveaways: N52 SpeedPad winners
Yesterday on Massively: November 16, 2007
Yesterday on Massively, it was quiet... too quiet... as the MMO industry beds down for the weekend. But across an entire industry of games, there's still plenty to talk about! Catch up on Massively's final launch giveaways, and the rest of Friday's news, below. Features The Daily Grind: IRL Dwell on It: Prim-evil 5 Cinemassively: Frogg Marlowe and Jaycat Nico in concert One Shots: An impressive view of...? Contests Massively's Massive Giveaways: Win a GeForce 8800 Massively's Massive Giveaways: Win a 24" Samsung LCD monitor
Yesterday on Massively: November 14th, 2007
Today on Massively we've got more from World of Warcraft's patch 2.3, rumors about Marvel Universe Online and, of course, all the news that's news in the realm of MMOs. For all the details in conveniently clickable format, keep reading! Features Gamer Interrupted: You can be a great parent, spouse, and gamer The Daily Grind: Good tutorial zones The Digital Continuum: Sci-fi, looking back Cinemassively: Dead in WoW - Episode 0 As the Worlds Turn: Hey, mom! Look what I made! One Shots: Meet Vader Building a Better MMOusetrap: Buildings, barrens and beyond Round ups Yesterday on WoW Insider: November 13, 2007 Today in Second Life, Tuesday 13 November, 2007 Yesterday's Money: 13th November Yesterday on Massively: November 13, 2007
Yesterday on Massively: November 13, 2007
It's been a busy day on Massively, with the latest EverQuest and EverQuest II expansions, a new patch for World of Warcraft, and a new release candidate for Second Life. Oh, and don't forget our continuing run of exciting contests! For those of you unable to keep up with the days' news around here, we've compiled them into this handy collection of links. Contests WoW giveaway winners Massively's Massive Giveaways: EVE Online Massively's Massive Giveaways: EVE Online, part 2 Massively's Massive Giveaways: EVE Online, part 3 Massively's Massive Giveaways: EVE Online, part 4 Features Cinemassively: Mask One Shots: We miss Halloween Discussion Vanity, thy name is Pet It's as if millions of MMO gamers cried out... Slave to the 'ding' Making fun be worth it
