Massively http://massively.joystiq.com Massively http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://massively.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Massively http://massively.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Earth Eternal showing signs of life]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/earth-eternal-showing-signs-of-life/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/earth-eternal-showing-signs-of-life/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/earth-eternal-showing-signs-of-life/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We'd heard about Sparkplay Media's issues with raising further funding to continue its independent anthropomorphic MMO, Earth Eternal. When the game and overall site dropped offline a few weeks ago without any further official statement, we figured that time had run out, and it was simply the sunsetting of another MMO. That's why we were surprised to see both the Earth Eternal Facebook and Twitter accounts light back up, if only to let us know someone's still there -- and that there's still hope.

The message on Facebook notes, "...our ISP pulled the plug for non-payment, which was expected. I wasn't able to give you any warning, unfortunately, because I was at Burning Man and completely out of reach for the week that it went down. Full backups of all the data exist and the company that is in the process of buying Earth Eternal will be starting it back up again in the nearish future." As to what company is seeking to purchase the game and how fast this process will be moving, we have no idea. However, we're certain that this nugget of reboot hope is welcome news to those who were enjoying this kitschy, yet fun, title. With any luck we'll be hearing something from a representative of Sparkplay before too long.

MassivelyEarth Eternal showing signs of life originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anthropomorphicanthropomorphizedearth-eternaleef2pfree-to-playrebootrestartselloffsparkplay-mediasunsettedTue, 14 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Earth Eternal takes players Down Below]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/02/28/earth-eternal-takes-players-down-below/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/02/28/earth-eternal-takes-players-down-below/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/02/28/earth-eternal-takes-players-down-below/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The team over at Sparkplay Media have been hard at work polishing up Earth Eternal as they move towards the game's eventual release. This dedication to the 'it's done when it's done' MMO development is certainly a great thing to see -- especially when it comes hand in hand with fun new content!

The newest patch, 0.8.5, adds a spooky new dungeon called The Down Below for players to explore. This area is an excavated ruin in Midland between New Badari and Grunes Tal that offers players 10 enormous new areas and 30 named mobs just perfect for groups of 5 level 33 to 36 players. There are also a bunch of fixes and updates in patch 0.8.5 that players of all levels will definitely want to read up on.

The Earth Eternal beta is open for any and all people who have been interested in the game, but haven't had a chance to try it out. So if checking out browser-based MMOs where you get to play animals, robots, or demons sounds like something you'd enjoy, head on over to the Earth Eternal site and get signed up to play!

MassivelyEarth Eternal takes players Down Below originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anthropomorphicbetabrowser-baseddungeonearth-eternaleeee-patch-0.8.5new-dungeonsparkplay-mediathe-down-belowSun, 28 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[[Updated] Stress test Earth Eternal, get a cool hat]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/stress-test-earth-eternal-get-a-cool-hat/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/stress-test-earth-eternal-get-a-cool-hat/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/09/25/stress-test-earth-eternal-get-a-cool-hat/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Are you a big fan of fantasy? Like exclusive items? How about helping to stress test games? If you answered "yes" to all three of those questions, then listen up! Our friends over at SparkPlay Media have sent over another shiny batch of 1,000 beta keys so those people who are interested can get involved with a new round of beta testing in Earth Eternal starting at 12:00 PM Pacific tomorrow. As a thank you for making it online, testers who are in at 2 PM Pacific (Saturday, September 26th) will get this special Earth Eternal hat that we think looks sneakingly like the stylish one worn by Tim the Enchanter. We're told the EE logo on the front sparkles too, so be sure to get there early!

All you have to do if you want in on all the fun is to head over to the Massively code-giving-out-site-thing, read the instructions, and click the button. Or click the button and then read the instructions. It's really not too terribly hard to do - and hey, it gets you in to the Earth Eternal beta! Then show up tomorrow at 12 PM Pacific (3pm Eastern) and hang around until 2:00 PM Pacific (5pm Eastern) to net yourself one of these funky hats. With your new hat, you can then run around warning everyone about those killer rabbits and their nasty sharp pointy teeth. Hopefully they'll believe you, unlike those who doubted the word of Tim.

[Edited to show updated times]

Massively[Updated] Stress test Earth Eternal, get a cool hat originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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