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The Daily Grind How do you handle a closed MMO still on the shelf
No, that header picture wasn't taken in 2007; it was taken 4 days ago at a Walmart near me. What's even better is the fact that I took a similar picture about two years ago of the same product in the same store, but nothing's ever been done about it.

The question is, is it up to me to tell the store clerks about how wrong this is, or do I contact someone higher up at Walmart? Perhaps I should go straight to NCsoft with this one? I can't imagine the dismay in a child's eyes when he buys the game, rips it open and installs it, only to find out that no Bane will be dropping down in front of his leech gun any time soon. Think of the children!

So, wise Massively readers, how would you handle this situation? Or have you seen a closed game on a store shelf before? Did you report it? Let us know!

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!

MassivelyThe Daily Grind: How do you handle a closed MMO still on the shelf? originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    ]]>    daily-grindopiniontdgthe-daily-grindyes-i-almost-bought-itWed, 22 May 2013 08:00:00 EST    <![CDATA[WolfKnights Online debuts from Kim Hakkyu]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/wolfknight-online-debuts-from-kim-hakkyu/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/wolfknight-online-debuts-from-kim-hakkyu/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/wolfknight-online-debuts-from-kim-hakkyu/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

    WolfKnight Online debuts from Kim Hakkyu
    Kim Hakkyu, former developer of such MMOs as Ragnarok Online and Granado Espada, released several brand new screenshots for a project his team is working on called WolfKnights Online.

    For fans of IMC Games following along at home, this looks to be what was previously known as Project G2, not to be confused with Project R1, which is an entirely different game being worked on by the same studio.

    Check out the gallery below and let us know what you think in the comments. Like I even have to tell you that part!

    Gallery: WolfKnights Online

    MassivelyWolfKnights Online debuts from Kim Hakkyu originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    ]]>    fantasygallerygranado-espadaimc-gameskim-hakkyuragnarok-onlinewolfknights-onlineTue, 21 May 2013 11:30:00 EST    <![CDATA[Neverwinter team offers token of peace for beta mess]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/neverwinter-team-offers-token-of-peace-for-beta-mess/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/neverwinter-team-offers-token-of-peace-for-beta-mess/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/neverwinter-team-offers-token-of-peace-for-beta-mess/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

    Neverwinter team offers token of gratitude for beta mess
    So Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios figure that Neverwinter players may not exactly be happy about the list of game-breaking bugs and exploits found in the game's open beta over the last few weeks. To help alleviate that player frustration, the developers are offering up an olive branch of sorts in the form of the Caturday Survivor's Pack full of in-game goodies.

    For all characters created before 8 a.m. EDT (5 a.m. PDT) on Sunday, May 19th, this pack is waiting in their in-game mailbox. In it, each character will find a Stone of Health, a Dwarven Facemask, five teleport scrolls to the Protector's Enclave, two Adventurer's XP boosters, and a Cape of Catastrophe. Hey, at least they have a sense of humor about it.

    MassivelyNeverwinter team offers token of peace for beta mess originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    ]]>    action-mmoCaturdaycrypticcryptic-studiosdndf2pfantasyfree-to-playneverwinterperfect-worldperfect-world-entertainmentpweTue, 21 May 2013 10:30:00 EST    <![CDATA[Dawngate beta starts this Friday]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/dawngate-beta-starts-this-friday/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/dawngate-beta-starts-this-friday/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/dawngate-beta-starts-this-friday/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

    Dawngate beta starts this Friday
    Last week's kind-of announced MOBA from EA entitled Dawngate is now ready to be a thing that people can clamor over.

    A new video exclusive at Machinima (also embedded below) shows off a bit of a behind-the-scenes explanation of what Dawngate offers to MOBA fans. Members of the Waystone Games team explain the game's rich lore, unique mechanics such as regenerating towers, resource gathering, RTS-style strategies, and more.

    Beta testing starts this Friday, and you can head on over to the game's official site to sign up.

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    MassivelyDawngate beta starts this Friday originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    ]]>    betadawngateeamobamultiplayer-online-battle-arenavideowaystone-gamesTue, 21 May 2013 08:30:00 EST    <![CDATA[Neverwinter returns with seven-hour rollback after exploit]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/neverwinter-returns-with-seven-hour-rollback-after-exploit/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/neverwinter-returns-with-seven-hour-rollback-after-exploit/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/neverwinter-returns-with-seven-hour-rollback-after-exploit/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

    Neverwinter returns with sevenhour rollback after exploit
    Over the weekend, a massive exploit plagued Perfect World Entertainment's Neverwinter beta as players discovered a way to make billions off of the auction house and Astral Diamond Exchange.

    After initially closing the economy to explore the company's options, PWE decided to do a seven-hour rollback of the servers that affects the progress made between 8:20 a.m. EDT (5:20 a.m. PDT) and 3:20 p.m. EDT (12:20 p.m. PDT) yesterday for all players.

    "Rest assured, the issue has been corrected and we have taken appropriate action against all players who took advantage of the bug, including but not limited to enforcing permanent bans," the announcement reads.

    [Thanks to everyone who sent this one in!]

    MassivelyNeverwinter returns with seven-hour rollback after exploit originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    ]]>    action-mmocrypticcryptic-studiosdndexploitsf2pfantasyfree-to-playneverwinterperfect-worldperfect-world-entertainmentpwerollbackMon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EST    <![CDATA[MMOTCG HEX doubles Kickstarter goal with 3 weeks left]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/mmotdg-hex-doubles-kickstarter-goal-with-3-weeks-left/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/mmotdg-hex-doubles-kickstarter-goal-with-3-weeks-left/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/mmotdg-hex-doubles-kickstarter-goal-with-3-weeks-left/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

    MMOTDG HEX doubles Kickstarter goal with 3 weeks left
    HEX: Shards of Fate, the MMO trading card game that we first introduced last week, is doing fairly well in its current Kickstarter campaign. How well, you ask? So far the company has raised over $600,000 of the game's $300,000 goal with 21 days still to go! That's thanks to almost 5,000 backers so far.

    While these numbers are impressive one week into the campaign, it should be no surprise considering the talent working on this MMOTDG. Cryptozoic Entertainment is a veteran studio that has developed and published several other trading card and board games for The Walking Dead, Lord of the Rings, DC Comics, World of Warcraft, and more.

    With the game already funded at this point, it's still worth checking out the game's reward tiers and stretch goals to see if it's something you might be interested in supporting. You have only 21 more days!

    [Thanks for the tip, Sounder!]

    MassivelyMMOTCG HEX doubles Kickstarter goal with 3 weeks left originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    ]]>    crowdfundingcryptozoiccryptozoic-entertainmenthexhex-shards-of-fatehsfkickstartermmotcgtdgtrading-card-gameFri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 EST    <![CDATA[New action combat MOBA Skara begins Kickstarter campaign]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/new-action-combat-moba-begins-kickstarter-campaign/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/new-action-combat-moba-begins-kickstarter-campaign/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/new-action-combat-moba-begins-kickstarter-campaign/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

    New action combat MOBA begins Kickstarter campaign
    "Imagine an experience with the action of Street Fighter inside a story and land like World of Warcraft, all blended into a fast-paced Call of Duty style arena." That's how 8 Bit Studios describes its newest MOBA Kickstarter project entitled Skara: The Blade Remains.

    Skara looks to be high on the action with combat based on actual attack directions and multiplayer combos. This Kickstarter campaign has just begun, but offers some exciting rewards, including a digital copy of the game as low as the £15 tier.

    Check out the project page and the informative video -- featuring some pretty sweet dev facial hair -- just after the jump.

    [Thanks to Alex for the tip!]

    Continue reading New action combat MOBA Skara begins Kickstarter campaign

    MassivelyNew action combat MOBA Skara begins Kickstarter campaign originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    ]]>    8-bit-studioscrowdfundingkickstartermobamultiplayer-online-battle-arenaskarasweet-stacheFri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 EST    <![CDATA[The Think Tank: What got you started in MMOs?]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/the-think-tank-what-got-you-started-in-mmos/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/the-think-tank-what-got-you-started-in-mmos/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/the-think-tank-what-got-you-started-in-mmos/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

    The Think Tank What got you started in MMOs
    Can you remember your first MMO buying experience? What series of events led to your interest in massively multiplayer gaming? What made you finally accept that paying monthly for a game is a thing that's OK? Or did you wade through countless free-to-play games before finding one that suited you?

    As the guys and gals you turn to each day for your MMOs news, the team at Massively has a solid history with this genre. So I dug a bit deeper to get those stories from a few members of the team. Feel free to leave your own MMO origins story in the comments below as you enjoy our own after the jump.

    Continue reading The Think Tank: What got you started in MMOs?

    MassivelyThe Think Tank: What got you started in MMOs? originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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      ]]>      editorialfeaturedgroup-editorialmassively-staffmassively-teamopinionopinionsoriginsroundtableroundupthe-think-tankthink-tankThu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 EST      <![CDATA[Wargaming celebrates 15 years with new World of Tanks tournament]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/wargaming-celebrates-15-years-with-new-world-of-tanks-tournament/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/wargaming-celebrates-15-years-with-new-world-of-tanks-tournament/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/wargaming-celebrates-15-years-with-new-world-of-tanks-tournament/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

      Wargaming 15th anniversary event
      You may be familiar with Wargaming through the development studio's wildly successful game World of Tanks, but did you know that the company has been around for 15 years and has developed almost a dozen other games?

      To help celebrate this special 15th anniversary, Wargaming has announced a global World of Tanks tournament that will see winning teams from Europe, North America, Russia, South Korea, Southeast Asia, China, Vietnam, and more represent their regions with an all-expense-paid trip to the World of Tanks studio in Minsk, Belarus.

      The tournament will be a traditional 7 v 7 format and will run from May until the end of June. Check out the Wargaming site for more info.

      MassivelyWargaming celebrates 15 years with new World of Tanks tournament originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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      ]]>      anniversaryf2pfree-to-playhistoricalpvptanktankstournamentwarwargamingwargaming.networld-of-tankswotThu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 EST      <![CDATA[EA to publish new Dawngate MOBA]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/ea-to-publish-new-dawngate-moba/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/ea-to-publish-new-dawngate-moba/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/16/ea-to-publish-new-dawngate-moba/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

      EA to publish new Dawngate MOBA
      "Dawngate is a new MOBA, built from the ground up to look and feel familiar while offering a whole new way to experience MOBA gameplay." These are the opening words of a new website for Dawngate, developed by Waystone Games and published by EA.

      Joystiq notes that the Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube links on the site are either inactive or private, leading us to believe that this game wasn't exactly meant to be public knowledge just yet. There is also speculation that Waystone Games is a dev studio reborn from the ashes of Dead Space 3's Visceral Games, which dissolved last year.

      You can register for the upcoming beta through your EA Origin account.

      MassivelyEA to publish new Dawngate MOBA originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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      ]]>      dawngateEAmobamultiplayer-online-battle-arenavisceral-gameswaystone-gamesThu, 16 May 2013 08:30:00 EST      <![CDATA[Allods Online introduces new dungeon-building tool]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/allods-online-introduces-new-dungeon-building-tool/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/allods-online-introduces-new-dungeon-building-tool/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/allods-online-introduces-new-dungeon-building-tool/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

      Allods Online introduces new dungeonbuilding tool
      Player-created content is coming to Allods Online in the form of a dungeon-building feature that will allow players to generate their own private islands called allods.

      Launching June 5th of this year, the Path to Victory expansion opens up new private islands that act as customizable labyrinths for other players to explore. In addition to this dungeon-building tool, Gala Networks is also introducing the Weaponsmith tradeskill and several graphical updates with this patch.

      Be sure to watch the Path to Victory trailer just after the jump.

      [Source: Gala Networks press release]

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      MassivelyAllods Online introduces new dungeon-building tool originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        ]]>        allodsallods-onlineastrum-nivaldungeon-builderf2pfantasyfree-to-playgala-netgpotatomail-ru-gamesmail.ru-gamesmailru-gamespath-to-victoryplayer-generated-contentweaponsmithWed, 15 May 2013 09:30:00 EST        <![CDATA[War Thunder coming to the Playstation 4 this year]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/war-thunder-coming-to-the-playstation-4-this-year/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/war-thunder-coming-to-the-playstation-4-this-year/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/war-thunder-coming-to-the-playstation-4-this-year/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

        War Thunder coming to the Playstation 4 this year
        The military MMO formerly known as World of Planes (not to be confused with World of Warplanes) has announced a console connection today. War Thunder, currently in open beta, is coming to the PlayStation 4 in time for the 2013 holiday season.

        Gaijin Entertainment's creative director Kirill Yudintsev commented on the announcement: "Partnering with Sony Computer Entertainment is the most natural progression for the War Thunder brand, from our hugely successful beginnings on PC with more than 1.5 million players, to our recent announcement that War Thunder is under development for mobile devices. We are excited to bring War Thunder to the leading next-generation platform, the PS4."

        Be sure to check out the brief War Thunder Ground Forces teaser trailer just after the jump.

        [Source: Gaijin Entertainment press release]

        Continue reading War Thunder coming to the Playstation 4 this year

        MassivelyWar Thunder coming to the Playstation 4 this year originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          ]]>          consoleconsolesgaijin-entertainmentholiday-2013open-betaplaystation-4ps4sonywar-thunderworld-of-planesTue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 EST          <![CDATA[Guild Wars 2's Secret of Southsun patch releases today]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/guild-wars-2s-secret-of-southsun-patch-releases-today/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/guild-wars-2s-secret-of-southsun-patch-releases-today/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/guild-wars-2s-secret-of-southsun-patch-releases-today/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

          Guild Wars 2's Secret of Southsun patch releases today
          Guild Wars 2's The Secret of Southsun patch has released today, bringing with it new quests, a crab toss mini-game, traps in WvW and more.

          This patch is part of the on-going content updates that ArenaNet has brought to the popular MMO since launch, including the ongoing Flame & Frost content. Word of an expansion pack came out during the NCsoft earnings call earlier this week, although nothing has been officially confirmed from ArenaNet.

          Check out new screenshots from The Secret of Southsun in the gallery below, and read up on the patch at the official site.

          Gallery: Guild Wars 2

          MassivelyGuild Wars 2's Secret of Southsun patch releases today originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 14 May 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          ]]>          anetarenanetbuy-to-playcrab-tossfantasyguild-wars-2gw2ncsoftpatchthe-secret-of-the-southsuntrapsupdatewvwTue, 14 May 2013 11:30:00 EST          <![CDATA[Face of Mankind releases from-scratch engine tech demo]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/face-of-mankind-releases-from-scratch-engine-tech-demo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/face-of-mankind-releases-from-scratch-engine-tech-demo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/face-of-mankind-releases-from-scratch-engine-tech-demo/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

          Face of Mankind releases fromscratch engine tech demo
          As part of its in-progress Kickstarter campaign, Face of Mankind is planning for funding beyond its original $50k goal. One of the stretch goals -- at $250k -- is to build an entirely new game engine with brand new art assets. And to help show off what we could expect with that new engine, Nexeon Technologies has released a tech demo video.

          The video spotlights an interesting marriage of futuristic sci-fi structures with natural environments, without allowing one style to overcome the other. It also shows the night and day cycles, where Creative Director Marko Dieckmann explains that the contrast between the two will be much more significant than most other MMOs, allowing darkness to provide an "interesting strategy to combat."

          With 23 days to go in the Kickstarter campaign, the company is currently at around the halfway mark for their 30-day goal, so we'll be watching this stretch goal with particular interest.

          [Thanks to everyone who tipped us on this!]

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          MassivelyFace of Mankind releases from-scratch engine tech demo originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          ]]>          campaigncrowdfundingengineface-of-mankindkickstartermarko-diekmannnexeon-technologiessci-fitech-demovideoTue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 EST          <![CDATA[Rumor: Bluehole is recruiting for TERA sequel]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rumor-bluehole-is-recruiting-for-tera-sequel/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rumor-bluehole-is-recruiting-for-tera-sequel/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/rumor-bluehole-is-recruiting-for-tera-sequel/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

          Rumor Bluehole is recruiting for TERA sequel
          According to respected Korean news source ThisIsGame, Bluehole Studio is looking to add more people to its team for either a sequel to TERA or a whole new MMO entirely.

          Some are saying that this will, indeed, be a sequel to TERA, but this has yet to be confirmed by Bluehole, hence the rumor tag. The studio is currently hiring for several positions, including server programmers, UI designers, artists, and more.

          [Thanks to everyone who tipped us on this!]

          MassivelyRumor: Bluehole is recruiting for TERA sequel originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 14 May 2013 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          ]]>          blueholebluehole-studiosen-masseen-masse-entertainmentf2pfantasyfree-to-playsequelterathisisgameTue, 14 May 2013 08:30:00 EST          <![CDATA[LotRO patching to Update 11 today]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/lotro-patching-to-update-11-today/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/lotro-patching-to-update-11-today/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/13/lotro-patching-to-update-11-today/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

          LotRO patching to Update 11 today
          Turbine has released the official patch notes for Lord of the Rings Online's Update 11: Treachery of the White Hand this morning, and in them, you'll find an explanation of the changes coming to the game with today's update.

          In addition to a new launcher, new Wildermore region, continuation of the epic storyline with Volume III: Book 10, and an improvement to mounted combat, the most important thing to come to any LotRO patch since launch is the removal of Lalia from the cursed Barrow-downs. Seriously. Bob's aggro-magnet daughter and her cloak have retired from frustrating players and she now owns her own shop in Bree. Where she sells MISERY. Just kidding. I think she sells Beanie Babies or something.

          Be sure to check out the entire patch notes in the official forums.

          MassivelyLotRO patching to Update 11 today originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          ]]>          book-10f2pfantasyfree-to-playlalialord-of-the-ringslord-of-the-rings-onlinelotromounted-combatpatchTreachery-of-the-White-Handturbineturbine-entertainmentupdateupdate-11Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 EST          <![CDATA[RuneScape coming to tablets this year]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/runescape-coming-to-tablets-this-year/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/runescape-coming-to-tablets-this-year/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/09/runescape-coming-to-tablets-this-year/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

          RuneScape coming to tablets this year
          RuneScape 3 is an ambitious project, especially for an MMO series as old as RuneScape's, but Jagex CEO Mark Gerhard told IGN in a recent interview that they're ready to take the wildly popular MMO to the next level. This not only means the previously announced change from a Java-based platform to HTML5, but it also means that the game will be coming to tablets by Q4 of this year.

          Gerhard also added that the possibility of a smartphone connection is there as well, but only as an addition to the overall game experience. Where else can Jagex go from here? Smart TVs? Consoles? Both are possibilities, according to Gerhard.

          MassivelyRuneScape coming to tablets this year originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          ]]>          browserbrowser-basedclassic-mmof2pfantasyfree-to-playjagexjagex-games-studiomark-gerhardmobilersrunescapesandboxtabletsThu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 EST          <![CDATA[Diablo III gold dupe bug fixed with no rollback]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/diablo-iii-gold-dupe-bug-fixed-with-no-rollback/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/diablo-iii-gold-dupe-bug-fixed-with-no-rollback/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/diablo-iii-gold-dupe-bug-fixed-with-no-rollback/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

          Diablo III gold dupe bug fixed with no rollback
          Oh Diablo III's auction house, you are the stuff of legends.

          Late last night, Blizzard took Diablo III's auction house offline to deal with a gold duplication bug that was discovered to be exploited by players. All gold trades were halted at the time, and Blizzard had a patch in place within 30 minutes.

          But it's the later update that concerned many D3 fans as Blizzard announced that it wouldn't be rolling back the server, but instead, dealing with each individual offending account on a case-by-case basis. This is more time-consuming for the dev team, but has much less of an impact on the community as a whole.

          MassivelyDiablo III gold dupe bug fixed with no rollback originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 08 May 2013 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          ]]>          action-rpgauction-housebattlenetblizzardblizzard-entertainmentcash-shopd3diablodiablo-2diablo-3diablo-iidiablo-iiifantasygothic-fantasymultiplayeronline-multiplayerroguelikerpgWed, 08 May 2013 13:15:00 EST          <![CDATA[Infinite Crisis celebrates closed beta with The Joker]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/infinite-crisis-celebrates-closed-beta-with-the-joker/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/infinite-crisis-celebrates-closed-beta-with-the-joker/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/infinite-crisis-celebrates-closed-beta-with-the-joker/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

          Infinite Crisis celebrates closed beta with The Joker
          Turbine's Infinite Crisis is launching into closed beta today, and to help celebrate, the team has released a new Champion Profile to spotlight The Joker's involvement in the highly anticipated DC Comics-based MOBA.

          We've seen everyone from Cesar Romero to Heath Ledger play the part of The Joker, but that evil grin is always there to remind us of just how warped this character really is. In the game, The Joker is equipped with explosive dolls and boxing glove-adorned rocket launchers to keep you on your toes.

          Be sure to check out the highlight video featuring The Joker just after the jump, and sign up for closed beta if you haven't already.

          [Source: Warner Brothers press release]

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            ]]>            dc-comicsinfinite-crisismobathe-jokerturbinevideoWarner-Bros-Interactivewarner-brothersWed, 08 May 2013 09:45:00 EST            <![CDATA[Fallen Earth recruiting for high-level arena testing]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/fallen-earth-recruiting-for-high-level-arena-testing/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/fallen-earth-recruiting-for-high-level-arena-testing/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/fallen-earth-recruiting-for-high-level-arena-testing/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

            Fallen Earth recruiting for highlevel arena testing
            Calling all high-level Fallen Earth players! GamersFirst is looking for some level 55 wastelanders to help alpha-test the new Dome arena. The Dome is a PvE challenge that was previewed in the March State of the Game, and it's now ready for the next step of development with your help.

            If you're interested, send your forum name, typical hours of play, build, and PvE vs. PvP ratio to DeconLead@gamersfirst.com for review. Take note that involvement in this test doesn't mean you're in the elite Decon testing team, as this is more of a one-off event. Check out the Fallen Earth May State of the Game for more details.

            MassivelyFallen Earth recruiting for high-level arena testing originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 08 May 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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            ]]>            alpha-testdecondomef2pfallen-earthfefree-to-playg1gamersfirsthigh-levelpost-apocpost-apocalypticsandboxsci-fitesterswastelandsWed, 08 May 2013 09:30:00 EST            <![CDATA[Star Citizen lifetime insurance clarified]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/star-citizen-lifetime-insurance-clarified/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/star-citizen-lifetime-insurance-clarified/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/star-citizen-lifetime-insurance-clarified/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

            Star Citizen lifetime insurance clarified
            After a thank-you post on the Star Citizen site earlier this week clarified how lifetime insurance would work in the highly anticipated space MMO, a follow-up post was needed to further answer many of the fan questions.

            With the helpful use of graphs and bullet points, CEO Chris Roberts clarifies that LTI will apply to three different groups: Original backers who pledged before November 26, 2012; Veteran backers who pledged between November 26, 2012 and the launch of the new website; and regular ole backers who will have pledged after the new site launches.

            Be sure to check out the entire post by Roberts on his website for more information.

            [Thanks to Jon for the tip!]

            MassivelyStar Citizen lifetime insurance clarified originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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            ]]>            chris-robertscloud-imperiumcloud-imperium-gamescrowdfundinginternet-spaceshipskickstarterlifetime-insurancesandboxsci-fispaceshipstar-citizenWed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 EST            <![CDATA[DCUO's Origin Crisis to release on May 14th]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/dcuos-origin-crisis-to-release-may-14/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/dcuos-origin-crisis-to-release-may-14/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/dcuos-origin-crisis-to-release-may-14/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

            DCUO Origin Crisis to release May 14
            For you DC Universe Online fans out there, SOE has announced earlier today that the superhero MMO's upcoming DLC, Origin Crisis, will officially launch on Tuesday, May 14th.

            If that's not enough, SOE is rewarding all Legendary Members with early access on May 8th (tomorrow!).

            You can read more about what Origin Crisis has to offer in our coverage of the DLC since it was announced at SOE Live last October.

            [Source: SOE press release]

            MassivelyDCUO's Origin Crisis to release on May 14th originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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              ]]>              consoleconsolesdc-universedc-universe-onlinedcuof2pfree-to-playlaunchorigin-crisisplaystation-3playstation3ps3soesony-online-entertainmentsuperherosuperheroesTue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 EST              <![CDATA[Face of Mankind looks to kickstart a better MMO]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/face-of-mankind-looks-to-kickstart-a-better-mmo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/face-of-mankind-looks-to-kickstart-a-better-mmo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/face-of-mankind-looks-to-kickstart-a-better-mmo/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

              Face of Mankind looks to kickstart a better MMO
              Nexeon Technologies is looking to expand its four-year-old MMO Face of Mankind with a $50,000 Kickstarter campaign this month. Face of Mankind: Fall of the Dominion is said to go beyond what the game has always offered -- "a game built around the concept of player interaction and freedom, owing its limitless potential to the imaginations and passions of the players" -- to offer a more hardcore experience for players.

              With this Kickstarter campaign, the team hopes to introduce new mechanics such as a real way for characters to have an impact on the game and no more easy safety net against open PvP. The open-loot, player-created-faction game is focusing on a true rags-to-riches story, where players start with nothing and need to work hard to earn everything. "This may seem unusual in an era polluted by games that spoon feed content," Nexeon says, "turning you into a god of your own little world, but we think it is what will make a truly amazing experience. "

              Check out what Face of Mankind is proposing with this round of crowdfunding and be sure to watch the Kickstarter video just after the jump.

              [Source: Nexeon Technologies press release]

              Continue reading Face of Mankind looks to kickstart a better MMO

              MassivelyFace of Mankind looks to kickstart a better MMO originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                ]]>                crowdfundingface-of-mankindfall-of-the-dominionskickstarternexeonnexeon-technologiesTue, 07 May 2013 14:00:00 EST                <![CDATA[BioWare dates SWTOR's Game Update 2.1 and 2.2]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/swtor-dates-game-update-2-1-and-2-2/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/swtor-dates-game-update-2-1-and-2-2/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/swtor-dates-game-update-2-1-and-2-2/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

                SWTOR dates Game Update 21 and 22
                In a post on the official forums, Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Manager Eric Musco addresses some concerns about the release of Game Update 2.1 and what it will bring to the table. More importantly, though, Musco gives a tentative release date for both GU 2.1 (May 14) and GU 2.2 (June 11), which is said to be the actual content-heavy update.

                So even though we don't know exactly what that GU 2.2 content is yet, we're reassured that this 8-week update cycle will continue, and those worried about the customization focus coming with GU 2.1 just need to wait a bit longer for more shinies.

                MassivelyBioWare dates SWTOR's Game Update 2.1 and 2.2 originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 07 May 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                ]]>                biowareeaelectronic-artsf2pfree-to-playgame-update-2-1game-update-2-2lucasartspatchsci-fistar-warsstar-wars-the-old-republicswtorswtor-patch-2.1the-old-republictorTue, 07 May 2013 13:30:00 EST                <![CDATA[Peter Molyneux speaks on the Fable MMO]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/peter-molyneux-speaks-on-the-fable-mmo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/peter-molyneux-speaks-on-the-fable-mmo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/peter-molyneux-speaks-on-the-fable-mmo/#commentsFiled under: , ,

                Peter Molyneux speaks on the Fable MMO
                Even though Fable creator Peter Molyneux left Lionhead Studios last March, he still has a lot to say about the gaming industry and genre he helped revolutionize.

                In an interview with IGN, Molyneux talks candidly about the upcoming new Xbox and the possibility of a Fable MMO.

                "I can see that that would work. The thing about Fable is that it was such a rich world. It was, well, what the name says it is. It's all about Fable and Albion and this idea of legends and humour. RPGs are great for MMO transitions. I can see that that concept works, and works quite well. I think the charm of Fable was in the feeling of the world and definitely the humour. If they keep that in an MMO, then there's no reason why it shouldn't do reasonably well, I don't think."

                Of course, Molyneux's successor at Lionhead is an MMO vet himself, so let's all hope that the MMO pieces come together.

                MassivelyPeter Molyneux speaks on the Fable MMO originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 03 May 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                ]]>                cross-your-fingersfablefable-mmofable-onlinejohn-needhamLionheadLionhead-StudiosPeter-MolyneuxFri, 03 May 2013 11:30:00 EST                <![CDATA[World of Tanks partners with PC Gamer for new bookazine]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/world-of-tanks-partners-with-pc-gamer-for-new-bookazine/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/world-of-tanks-partners-with-pc-gamer-for-new-bookazine/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/world-of-tanks-partners-with-pc-gamer-for-new-bookazine/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

                World of Tanks partners with PC Gamer for new bookazine
                Wargaming and Future have announced a partnership today that will see a new 148-page "bookazine" for World of Tanks fans entitled PC Gamer Presents World of Tanks.

                This special publication provides "beginner tips and tricks, a history of Wargaming, exclusive developer interviews, map strategies and an analysis of the game's top tanks." The print version will go on sale in the UK for £9.99 and in US Walmart stores for $11.99. A digital version is also available through the PC Gamer smartphone app for £6.99.

                Wargaming's UK PR manager says that this is the first in a series of partnered bookazines published by PC Gamer. Because nothing says objectivity quite like a series of sponsorships, right?

                [Via Wargaming press release]

                MassivelyWorld of Tanks partners with PC Gamer for new bookazine originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                  ]]>                  f2pfree-to-playfutureFuture-publishinggoodbye-game-journalismhistoricalpc-gamerpvptanktankswarwargaming.networld-of-tankswotFri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 EST                  <![CDATA[Takahashi shows off over 200 unused Glitch ideas]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/takahashi-shows-off-over-200-unused-glitch-ideas/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/takahashi-shows-off-over-200-unused-glitch-ideas/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/takahashi-shows-off-over-200-unused-glitch-ideas/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

                  Blog entry shows off over 200 unused Glitch ideas
                  It may be gone, but it's not forgotten. Tiny Speck's browser-based MMO Glitch closed late last year, but a recent addition to the game site's encyclopedia adds almost 200 internal design "Quick Ideas" from designer Keita Takahashi.

                  These notes not only prove that Glitch was (and could have further been) a truly unique MMO, but they show why Takahashi was hired in the first place. OK, Katamari Damacy probably had something to do with it I guess.

                  If you were (and are) a fan of Glitch, this is certainly worth a look. Be prepared for the sads.

                  MassivelyTakahashi shows off over 200 unused Glitch ideas originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                  ]]>                  glitchkeita-takahashiquick-ideastiny-speckFri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 EST                  <![CDATA[The Secret World celebrates with a bonus weekend]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/the-secret-world-celebrates-with-a-bonus-weekend/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/the-secret-world-celebrates-with-a-bonus-weekend/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/the-secret-world-celebrates-with-a-bonus-weekend/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

                  The Secret World celebrates with a bonus weekend
                  Celebrates what, you might ask? Funcom certainly doesn't need a reason to celebrate as the studio is dubbing this upcoming weekend as a golden weekend in The Secret World, full of prizes and rewards.

                  First off, for every Ability Point earned this weekend, you get a free bonus point which is stackable with item store Timed Ability Point boosts. You can also earn a free month of membership for every new player you recruit who purchases the game in the next 30 days. And to top it all off, you get 30% extra bonus points every time you purchase Funcom points.

                  The Secret World's Golden Weekend event runs from this Friday, May 3, at 9am EDT through Sunday, May 5.

                  MassivelyThe Secret World celebrates with a bonus weekend originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 02 May 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                  ]]>                  buy-to-playfactionfantasyfuncomgolden-weekendhorrormythologysci-fantasysecret-worldskill-basedsubscriptionlessthe-secret-worldtswThu, 02 May 2013 18:00:00 EST                  <![CDATA[The Think Tank: Would you play a chat-free MMO?]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/the-think-tank-would-you-play-a-chat-free-mmo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/the-think-tank-would-you-play-a-chat-free-mmo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/02/the-think-tank-would-you-play-a-chat-free-mmo/#commentsFiled under: , ,

                  The Think Tank Would you play a chatfree MMO
                  Last month, Justin asked you in a Daily Grind article whether you'd play a chat-less MMO. His examples included The Endless Forest, where communication is done through emotes and symbols, and Journey, where players use visual cues to signal intent.

                  As MMO players, we feel that massive communication is a must-have feature and socializing is just part of the game. So I was curious about the opinions of the massively staff members on this topic. Would they play a chat-less MMO?

                  Continue reading The Think Tank: Would you play a chat-free MMO?

                  MassivelyThe Think Tank: Would you play a chat-free MMO? originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                    ]]>                    chat-freeeditorialemotesfeaturedgroup-editorialmassively-staffmassively-teamno-chatopinionopinionsroundtableroundupsignalsthe-think-tankthink-tankThu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 EST                    <![CDATA[ArenaNet's guide to GW2 Flame & Frost: Retribution]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/arenanets-guide-to-gw2-flame-and-frost-retribution/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/arenanets-guide-to-gw2-flame-and-frost-retribution/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/arenanets-guide-to-gw2-flame-and-frost-retribution/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

                    ArenaNet's guide to GW2 Flame & Frost Retribution
                    If you're excited about Guild Wars 2's Flame & Frost: Retribution, ArenaNet is one step ahead of you with a new guide they've provided on the game's site.

                    This spoiler-free mini-guide covers today's Living Story release (with a spoiler-rific version toward the end) and provides a schedule of events for the Flame & Frost epilogue, starting May 12.

                    Be sure to also read through today's patch notes for more details on Flame & Frost: Retribution.

                    MassivelyArenaNet's guide to GW2 Flame & Frost: Retribution originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                    ]]>                    anetarenanetbuy-to-playfantasyflame-and-frostflame-and-frost-retributionguideguild-wars-2gw2mini-guidencsoftspoiler-freespoilersTue, 30 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST                    <![CDATA[Defiance contest lets you(r character) be on the show [Updated]]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/defiance-contest-lets-you-r-character-be-on-the-show/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/defiance-contest-lets-you-r-character-be-on-the-show/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/defiance-contest-lets-you-r-character-be-on-the-show/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

                    Defiance contest lets your character be on the show
                    The crossover potential of the Defiance MMO and television series has only really been felt with a few main characters so far, but Trion Worlds wants to take that one step further by giving you a chance to be on the show.

                    How does that work? Simply register yourself at the official contest page and head into the game to earn the most ark salvage per hour during the contest period from 12:00 a.m. PDT April 30 to 11:59 p.m May 12 in the Most Wanted: Competitor and Most Wanted: Rogue's Gallery in-game pursuits. Of course, this is you, not your character's likeness, that we're talking about here, but it won't just be a simple screenshot pushed in the background. Artists from the series will render the winning player into an upcoming episode of the show.

                    [Update 4:15 p.m. EDT: The press release says that "the winner will have artists from the Defiance series render their character's likeness into a special place in an upcoming episode," but Trion's PR team has separately confirmed to Massively that it will in fact be you, not your character, whose likeness will be imported into the show.]

                    [Source: Trion Worlds press release]

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                      ]]>                      arkark-hunterarkfalldefiancemmo-shootermost-wantedpvpsci-fishootersyfythird-person-shootertpstransmedia-synergytriontrion-worldstvxboxTue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST                      <![CDATA[EVE Online's 8th Council of Stellar Management members announced]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/28/eve-onlines-8th-council-of-stellar-management-members-announced/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/28/eve-onlines-8th-council-of-stellar-management-members-announced/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/28/eve-onlines-8th-council-of-stellar-management-members-announced/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

                      EVE Online's 8th Council of Stellar Management members announced
                      The results are in for EVE Online's eighth Council of Stellar Management (CSM8) as announced by Hilmar Veigar Pétursson during EVE Fanfest this weekend in Reykjavik, Iceland.

                      Since this is the first time the Single Transferrable Vote mechanic has been used, each elected member received the necessary amount of votes (out of a total 49,702 votes) to get onto the CSM. When the council convenes for the first time, a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and vice-secretary will be chosen.

                      Be sure to read the complete election results for the names of all 14 CSM8 members and more on how the votes were calculated this year.

                      MassivelyEVE Online's 8th Council of Stellar Management members announced originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                      ]]>                      council-of-stellar-managementcsmcsm8eveeve-fanfesteve-fanfest-2013eve-onlineeve-online-fanfesteve-online-fanfest-2013eventevent-coveragefanfesticelandmassively-event-coveragereykjavikSun, 28 Apr 2013 19:00:00 EST                      <![CDATA[LotRO player council selected]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/lotro-player-council-selected/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/lotro-player-council-selected/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/26/lotro-player-council-selected/#commentsFiled under: , ,

                      LotRO player council selected
                      The Lord of the Rings Online player council members have been chosen for 2013 and a post on the official forums names each of the 69 players who have been selected.

                      These players are said to represent "many play styles, countries, and walks of life" and will work to facilitate feedback between the dev team and the rest of the playerbase. But as community manager Rick "Sapience" Heaton reminds us, these council members "cannot discuss their actions or activity as a member of the council."

                      We'd like to throw out a hearty congratulations to everyone selected!

                      MassivelyLotRO player council selected originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                      ]]>                      f2pfantasyfree-to-playlord-of-the-ringslord-of-the-rings-onlinelotroturbineturbine-entertainmentFri, 26 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST                      <![CDATA[Take a casual stroll through LotRO Update 11]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/take-a-casual-stroll-through-lotro-update-11/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/take-a-casual-stroll-through-lotro-update-11/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/take-a-casual-stroll-through-lotro-update-11/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

                      Take a casual stroll through LotRO Update 11
                      Over at Lord of the Rings Online fansite A Casual Stroll to Mordor, Andang gives us a nifty walkthrough video of the incoming Wildermore region for Update 11. The 19-minute video shows off the snowy mountainous region near Dunfast down to the plains near Norcrofts.

                      Take note that this tour is done on the public test Bullroarer server, so things may change before the update is officially launched. Still, it's worth watching the whole video if you're a LotRO fan anticipating the new content.

                      Continue reading Take a casual stroll through LotRO Update 11

                      MassivelyTake a casual stroll through LotRO Update 11 originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                      ]]>                      f2pfantasyfree-to-playlord-of-the-ringslord-of-the-rings-onlinelotroturbineturbine-entertainmentThu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST                      <![CDATA[EVE Online store reopens with new products]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/eve-online-store-reopens-with-new-products/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/eve-online-store-reopens-with-new-products/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/eve-online-store-reopens-with-new-products/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

                      EVE Online store reopens with new products
                      What better way to express your love for EVE Online than with EVE-branded clothing? OK, well, a tattoo might beat that, but you'll have less regret with a Concord Ops jacket.

                      CCP has announced today that its EVE store has reopened, allowing fans of the popular space MMO to buy starmap-adorned t-shirts and Guristas jackets to their hearts' content. In addition to what's currently available on the store, CCP plans to announce all new products (an expansion pack for the store, if you will) at this weekend's Fanfest.

                      Speaking of Fanfest, you can follow our coverage of the Icelandic party event all weekend.

                      MassivelyEVE Online store reopens with new products originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                      ]]>                      ccpccp-gamesclothingeveeve-onlineeve-storeinternet-spaceshipsreal-world-merchsandboxsci-fispreadsheets-onlineThu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST                      <![CDATA[Neverwinter founder early access begins today [Updated]]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/neverwinter-founder-early-access-begins-today/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/neverwinter-founder-early-access-begins-today/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/neverwinter-founder-early-access-begins-today/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

                      Neverwinter founder early access begins today
                      If you're a diehard Neverwinter fan (i.e., you threw down $200 for the Hero of the North founder's pack), you're probably sitting at home in your PJs, notebook full of character names in hand, ready to hit the Neverwinter open beta running. Or you might be at work/school wishing you played sick this morning.

                      Either way, Cryptic Studios' and Perfect World Entertainment's D&D-based MMO Neverwinter is celebrating a soft launch this morning as the open beta early access period will begin at 12 p.m. EDT (9 a.m. PDT). For those who purchased the Guardian of Neverwinter founder's pack ($60 US), your early access begins at 12 p.m. EDT (9 a.m. PDT) on April 27.

                      Good luck to everyone and watch the open beta trailer after the jump below to get you pumped up!

                      [Update: We've altered this post to remove a bit about stressing over character name reservations since Neverwinter allows you to grab any character name you want under your global handle. Sorry for the confusion!]

                      Continue reading Neverwinter founder early access begins today [Updated]

                      MassivelyNeverwinter founder early access begins today [Updated] originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                      ]]>                      action-mmocrypticcryptic-studiosdndf2pfantasyfree-to-playneverwinteropen-betaperfect-worldperfect-world-entertainmentpwesoft-launchThu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST                      <![CDATA[Camelot Unchained reveals building system demo]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/camelot-unchained-reveals-building-system-demo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/camelot-unchained-reveals-building-system-demo/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/camelot-unchained-reveals-building-system-demo/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

                      Camelot Unchained reveals building system demo
                      With just a little over one week and $600k left in the Kickstarter campaign, City State Entertainment's Camelot Unchained is consistently pumping out the updates for all fans of the project.

                      Today's update goes into detail on the game's building system, including a video demo with programmer Tim Mills showing a quick prototype of what you can expect in the game. Mark Jacobs also teases tomorrow's tonight's update where he'll reveal the main lore of Camelot Unchained, including some early concept art and another video.

                      MassivelyCamelot Unchained reveals building system demo originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                      ]]>                      buildingbuilding-systemcamelotcamelot-unchainedcity-statecity-state-entertainmentcsekickstartermark-jacobspvprvrWed, 24 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST                      <![CDATA[City of Steam gets the green light]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/city-of-steam-gets-the-green-light/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/city-of-steam-gets-the-green-light/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/19/city-of-steam-gets-the-green-light/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

                      City of Steam has been greenlit for Steam
                      The steampunk browser MMO City of Steam is happy to announce today that it has been greenlit by the benevolent members of Steam.

                      What does this mean? It means that the people have spoken and they want to see City of Steam on... Steam, and the folks at Mechanist Games can now work with Valve to get the game up on the popular game distribution platform, opening the free-to-play title up to much more exposure.

                      Out of 1195 games campaigning for a spot on Steam, CoS came out in "8th or 9th place," according to the team's recent news post. Up next: getting out of beta and on to a finished client-based version for Steam.

                      Congratulations to everyone at Mechanist Games!

                      MassivelyCity of Steam gets the green light originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                      ]]>                      city-of-steamfantasygoblingreenlitmechanistmechanist-gamessci-fisteamsteampunkvalveFri, 19 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST                      <![CDATA[The Think Tank: Have you ever quit an MMO over an update patch or expansion?]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/the-think-tank-have-you-ever-quit-an-mmo-over-an-update-patch-o/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/the-think-tank-have-you-ever-quit-an-mmo-over-an-update-patch-o/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/18/the-think-tank-have-you-ever-quit-an-mmo-over-an-update-patch-o/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

                      The Think Tank Have you ever quit an MMO over an update patch or expansion
                      One of the beauties of the MMO is that it's ever-changing. This means that the world expands, the community grows, and skills are always being re-balanced. Sometimes this comes in the form of a patch or update, and sometimes it comes in the form of a full-fledged expansion.

                      But when these changes affect the original game too much, it's inevitable that some players will not like what the devs see as improvements. In the case of the infamous Star Wars Galaxies NGE, players left in droves.

                      So I threw the question out to the Massively staff to see if anyone had been so turned off by a game update that he or she left for good. Read on to find out who left what and why Patrick might need to leave the country for a bit.

                      Continue reading The Think Tank: Have you ever quit an MMO over an update patch or expansion?

                      MassivelyThe Think Tank: Have you ever quit an MMO over an update patch or expansion? originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                        ]]>                        editorialfeaturedgroup-editorialmassively-staffmassively-teamopinionopinionsroundtableroundupthe-think-tankthink-tankThu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:00 EST                        <![CDATA[See what has changed with SWTOR's Sith Warrior and Jedi Knight]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/see-what-has-changed-with-swtors-sith-warrior-and-jedi-knight/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/see-what-has-changed-with-swtors-sith-warrior-and-jedi-knight/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/see-what-has-changed-with-swtors-sith-warrior-and-jedi-knight/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

                        swtor jedi and sith warrior changes
                        Star Wars: The Old Republic's Game Update 2.0 brings some changes to the Sith Warrior and Jedi Knight classes, and today's two newest dev diaries from BioWare detail the changes.

                        Aside from DoT and shield improvements, the Accuracy Rating will mean much more towards sustained damage in boss fights. Each advanced class for the two main classes now has new skills and general improvements to the way skills are balanced.

                        You can read more about the changes that have come with GU 2.0: Scum and Villainy on the official site.

                        MassivelySee what has changed with SWTOR's Sith Warrior and Jedi Knight originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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                        ]]>                        biowareeaelectronic-artsf2pfree-to-playgame-update-2.0jedi-knightlucasartssci-fiscum-and-villainysith-warriorstar-warsstar-wars-the-old-republicswtorthe-old-republictorWed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST