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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[Outspark launches Fiesta Social beta on Facebook]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/outspark-launches-fiesta-social-beta-on-facebook/http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/outspark-launches-fiesta-social-beta-on-facebook/http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/04/19/outspark-launches-fiesta-social-beta-on-facebook/#commentsFiled under: Betas, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Browser, Casual

Fiesta Social - beach scene

It's beta time for Fiesta Social, a new Facebook RPG based on Outspark's Fiesta Online MMO. "With Fiesta Social, when you meet someone in-game, you're hanging out with them in real-time, laughing at their jokes and saving them in battle. It's highly addictive, soul-satisfying bonding you just can't get from the current 2-D turn-based social games," says Outspark CEO Philip Yun.

We're not sure about the soul-satisfying bit, but the trailer has a certain cute factor that you can see by clicking past the cut below.

Outspark says that Fiesta has nearly 10 million registered users and close to 600,000 Facebook fans, so there's always someone to share your personal information with... er, have fun with, day or night. Outspark is also giving away free dance emotes and free mounts. All you have to do is enter the code OTTERGONBEAT.

Continue reading Outspark launches Fiesta Social beta on Facebook

Outspark launches Fiesta Social beta on Facebook originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>browser-basedbrowser-gamescasualfiestafiesta-facebookfiesta-socialoutsparktrailervideoThu, 19 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rise and Shiny recap: Fiesta Online browser version]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/02/19/rise-and-shiny-recap-fiesta-online-browser-version/http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/02/19/rise-and-shiny-recap-fiesta-online-browser-version/http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/02/19/rise-and-shiny-recap-fiesta-online-browser-version/#commentsFiled under: Screenshots, Previews, Opinion, Free-to-play, Browser, Hands-on, Casual, Humor, Rise and Shiny, Miscellaneous

Fiesta Online screenshot

Fiesta Online is getting pretty long in the tooth. Heck, it's a game I have played and returned to several times over the years, and I've never quite stuck with it. Don't get me wrong -- the game is quite nice-looking for its style and always seems to have a ton of players on, but there are a lot of titles I would love to be spending time with. Unfortunately, I have to pick and choose, and a game like Fiesta Online will normally land on the list of games that I play very infrequently. I had a great time recently when I toured some high-level content with the developers and was more excited to hear about a browser version of the game coming out soon.

Why would a browser version matter? I have predicted (and I am still sticking by this prediction) that most MMO content will be delivered via the browser within five years. The truth is that most MMO players probably play a browser game already, especially when you consider games like RuneScape, Dark Orbit, Battlestar Galactica Online, Club Penguin and scores of others, but I mean to say that the browser will become the accepted way to get your MMO content. Yes, one day we will look back, giggle, and say, "We used to download and install massive files just to play a game!"

So how does Fiesta Online's browser version perform, and what is the point of having one in the first place?

Continue reading Rise and Shiny recap: Fiesta Online browser version

Rise and Shiny recap: Fiesta Online browser version originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beau-hindmanbrowserbrowser-basedbrowser-based-mmof2pfeaturedFiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playftpLiveStreamNexonnexus-kingdom-of-the-windoutsparkrise-and-shinytwitchtwitch-tvSun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[MV Guide: February 13-19, 2012]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/02/13/mv-guide-february-13-19-2012/http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/02/13/mv-guide-february-13-19-2012/http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/02/13/mv-guide-february-13-19-2012/#commentsFiled under: Massively Meta, Livestream, Miscellaneous, MV Guide

Runes of Magic

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.)

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

Continue reading MV Guide: February 13-19, 2012

MV Guide: February 13-19, 2012 originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>age-of-conanall-points-bulletinapbapb-reloadedFiestaglitchguild-warsheroes-of-newerthlivestreamlivestreamingmv-guideNexus: The Kingdom of the Windsrunes-of-magicrunescaperyzomsecond-lifestar-trek-onlinestar-wars-the-old-republicswtorMon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Massively tours Fiesta's new Expedition to Adealia]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/01/15/massively-tours-fiestas-new-expedition-to-adealia/http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/01/15/massively-tours-fiestas-new-expedition-to-adealia/http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/01/15/massively-tours-fiestas-new-expedition-to-adealia/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Expansions, Previews, Free-to-play, Hands-on

Fiesta screenshot

Who doesn't love checking out a game's new content? I love it, for sure. So I was more than happy to sit down and ride along with the developers of Fiesta as they showed off their new expansion, Expedition to Adealia. The tour wasn't all rainbows and kittens, that's for sure. I found myself surrounded by towering monsters, crazy children brandishing giant knives, and massive, fire-breathing boss-monsters. It was fun, but I had no idea this cute Anime title could be so hardcore!

Luckily for me, my hosts had the ability to heal or resurrect me when needed. I didn't do too shabbily, though, and I shot arrows like bullets, bringing down every mighty beast I came across. It was fun, yes, but a real slaughter. Well, for the monsters at least.

And for those of you who'd like to host your own dance party in the game, Outspark was kind enough to provide Massively with plenty of goodie bag codes to give away. To get this free item, head to the redemption page and enter the item code MassivelyFiesta. You have until the 31st of January to redeem it.

Journey on to see just what I found during my tour of the Adealia expansion!

Continue reading Massively tours Fiesta's new Expedition to Adealia

Massively tours Fiesta's new Expedition to Adealia originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adealiabeau-hindexpansionexpedition-to-adealiaf2pfeaturedFiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playftphands-onhousehousingin-game-toursoutsparkplayer-housingtoursSun, 15 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta previews upcoming expansion with a new trailer]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/fiesta-previews-upcoming-expansion-with-a-new-trailer/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/fiesta-previews-upcoming-expansion-with-a-new-trailer/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/fiesta-previews-upcoming-expansion-with-a-new-trailer/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Expansions, Patches, Previews, News items, Free-to-play

Lasertown. They export lasers.

Despite what you might be led to believe by the title, life in Fiesta is not a neverending party. Starting in January of next year, the atmosphere will get distinctly less party-filled with the release of the game's newest expansion, Expedition to Adealia. The title suggests the start of the expansion, in which players visit Adealia Village while fending off an attack from the native Doomed Elves, but there's a great deal going on past that point.

The trailer for the expansion is embedded just past the cut, showing off some of the enemies and locales that players will be able to explore next month. From a mechanical standpoint, players can expect to face a variety of new enemies, reach a new milestone with an increased level cap, and explore an outdoor dungeon filled to the brim with the requisite shinies. Fiesta players will need to wait until next month to enjoy the additions, but you can get a preview of what's coming just past the break.

Continue reading Fiesta previews upcoming expansion with a new trailer

Fiesta previews upcoming expansion with a new trailer originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contentexpansionexpedition-to-adealiaf2pfiestafree-to-playlevel-capoutsparkpatchespreviewtrailertrailersvideovideosThu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Outspark announces Fiesta Online expansion, Expedition to Adealia]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/outspark-announces-fiesta-online-expansion-expedition-to-adeali/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/outspark-announces-fiesta-online-expansion-expedition-to-adeali/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/outspark-announces-fiesta-online-expansion-expedition-to-adeali/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Expansions, News items, Free-to-play

Artwork -- Fiesta Online: Expedition to Adealia

Outspark has announced a new expansion for its flagship free-to-play MMO, Fiesta Online. For the uninitiated, Fiesta Online is a fantasy MMORPG that puts players in the shoes of one of seven classes (such as Archer, Cleric, or Trickster) and sends them on a quest to -- what else -- save the world. More or less, anyway.

The expansion, known as Expedition to Adealia, will bring players to the eponymous continent of Adealia. There, they will be tasked with battling "the evil that consumes the land." The expansion will also increase the level cap, allowing players to progress their characters' power even further. To find out more about the upcoming expansion, or to join the game yourself, head on over to Fiesta Online's official site.

[Source: Outspark press release]

Outspark announces Fiesta Online expansion, Expedition to Adealia originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adealiaexpansionexpansion-packexpedition-to-adealiaf2pfiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playoutsparkWed, 07 Dec 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta Online celebrating third anniversary]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/07/29/fiesta-online-celebrating-third-anniversary/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/07/29/fiesta-online-celebrating-third-anniversary/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/07/29/fiesta-online-celebrating-third-anniversary/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play

Three years ago today, Fiesta Online's first server opened to the public, and gamigo has just announced plans for the title's birthday celebration via a new press release. The festivities will run through August 18th and include "special events and major contests."

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3-year-anniversaryanniversarybirthdaycome-party-with-mecooking-contesteventsf2pfiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playgamigooutsparkpress-releasesummer-festivalthree-year-anniversaryFri, 29 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta Online unveils the Joker class]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/06/22/fiesta-online-unveils-the-joker-class/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/06/22/fiesta-online-unveils-the-joker-class/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/06/22/fiesta-online-unveils-the-joker-class/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Classes, Game mechanics, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play

Outspark's Fiesta Online has your standard MMORPG classes. There's the Fighter, the Archer, the Mage, and the Cleric. The free-to-play fantasy title departs from the norm with the latest entries to its class stable, though, and today the devs have announced a followup to the Trickster class that was announced last March.

That followup is known as the Joker, and though he doesn't look terribly serious, he nonetheless brings the pain as well as your average comic book supervillain. According to an Outspark press release, the Joker is "an agile melee fighter who can deal a great deal of damage to his opponents in a short period of time." Additionally, Jokers boast their own class-specific system which involves absorbing souls from defeated opponents to strengthen subsequent attacks.

Weapon-wise, the Joker favors claws and dual swords. If you're interested in learning more about the class, or if you're ready to download Fiesta Online, head to the official website.

Fiesta Online unveils the Joker class originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classclassescombosf2pfantasyfiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playjokerjoker-classmeleeoutsparksoul-systemWed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Check out Fiesta's new Trickster class in our exclusive video]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/check-out-fiestas-new-trickster-class-in-our-exclusive-video/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/check-out-fiestas-new-trickster-class-in-our-exclusive-video/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/check-out-fiestas-new-trickster-class-in-our-exclusive-video/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Classes, Free-to-play

The Fiesta Trickster class has been teasing fans with its impending arrival since the beginning of this month. We've had video, some screenshots, and even a special event in which fans played the game to find a password that would unlock further clues to the mystery of the Trickster.

The question under all of this has remained, however: when? While the Trickster is far too slippery to reveal an exact date and time, we can tell you that it's finally arriving this week! Keep your eyes peeled for the release on Fiesta's site for this new class, but in the meantime we've got a special preview for you here at Massively.

We have an exclusive early look at the Trickster release video, so take a look after the cut to see the Fiesta Trickster in action!

Continue reading Check out Fiesta's new Trickster class in our exclusive video

Check out Fiesta's new Trickster class in our exclusive video originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>class-revealf2pfiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playftpoutsparktrickstertrixieTue, 29 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta Online unveils the Trickster class with a sneaky in-game event]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/fiesta-online-unveils-the-trickster-class-with-a-sneaky-in-game/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/fiesta-online-unveils-the-trickster-class-with-a-sneaky-in-game/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/fiesta-online-unveils-the-trickster-class-with-a-sneaky-in-game/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Classes, Events, in-game, Free-to-play

The Fiesta Online team has been hard at work on some special events to celebrate the release of the game's new Trickster class -- but we can't tell you what they are.

As is befitting this hard-to-pin-down class, the events associated with it are a bit of a puzzle. There will be a special password-protected event page on the Fiesta Online site later tonight, and the password can only be found while playing the game.

We can give you a few hints, however. There will be jester caps available in game as part of the festivities, you can earn special in-game weapons, and the GM team -- particularly GM Trixie -- is feeling a little mischievous. Your job is to find that password once the event begins and use the event page to guide you to the special items and quests.

Check out the image above for a sneak peek. For the rest of the details, keep an eye on the Fiesta Online page tonight for all the details, and have fun!

Fiesta Online unveils the Trickster class with a sneaky in-game event originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>f2pfiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playftpin-game-eventoutsparkpasswordtrickstertrickster-classThu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta Online reveals the Trickster]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/fiesta-online-reveals-the-trickster/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/fiesta-online-reveals-the-trickster/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/07/fiesta-online-reveals-the-trickster/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Video, Classes, Patches, Previews, Free-to-play

"The Trickster is here!" the brand-new trailer for Fiesta Online proclaims. Affectionately known as "Trixie," this class has had players wondering what Outspark had planned for the New Heroes of Isya patch.

While the trailer doesn't cover much territory, the main feature of the class is highlighted: dual-wielding. Trixie is shown with a pair of nasty-looking dual claws, although the video promises that dual blades is also a lethal option. The Trickster can specialize as either a Renegade or Reaper, and Outspark has said that the class deals damage in a freaky new way.

You can get a glimpse of Fiesta Online's Trickster after the jump, and don't miss out on our interview with Outspark about this upcoming patch!

Continue reading Fiesta Online reveals the Trickster

Fiesta Online reveals the Trickster originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classclawsdual-wielddual-wieldingf2pfiestafiesta-europefiesta-onlinenew-heroes-of-isyaoutsparkreaperrenegadetrickstertrixieMon, 07 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Massively's exclusive look at Fiesta's new content]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/massivelys-exclusive-look-at-fiestas-new-content/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/massivelys-exclusive-look-at-fiestas-new-content/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/massivelys-exclusive-look-at-fiestas-new-content/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Classes, Interviews, Previews, Professions, Free-to-play

Mysterious updates are starting to appear on Fiesta's homepage and Facebook, and players want to know what's going on. Outspark's darling of a game has been going strong for quite a long time now, so the players have a real need for new information. What do these images mean? Who are these strange characters showing up? What does it mean for them?

Lucky for the players, we were able to sit down with the team at Outspark for a brief interview about the incoming patch, titled New Heroes of Isya. There are still plenty of mysteries left, but this exclusive image of a new weapon, along with the following interview, might serve to clear some of the fog. So click past the cut and enjoy!

Just don't let this Trixie character get you.

Continue reading Massively's exclusive look at Fiesta's new content

Massively's exclusive look at Fiesta's new content originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beau-hindmancash-shopexclusivef2pfeaturedFiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playftpinterviewinterviewsnew-heroes-of-isyaoutsparktrixieWed, 23 Feb 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[WonderKing Online enters into the final phase of closed beta]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/04/wonderking-online-enters-into-the-final-phase-of-closed-beta/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/04/wonderking-online-enters-into-the-final-phase-of-closed-beta/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/04/wonderking-online-enters-into-the-final-phase-of-closed-beta/#commentsFiled under: Betas, Fantasy, Contests, Events, in-game, Free-to-play, WonderKing

It's time for a fiesta in WonderKing Online! "Yippie, arriba, arriba!" as our friend Speedy Gonzalez would say.

The fiesta is being thrown in celebration of the game entering into the fourth and final phase of closed beta, and players can take part in the celebration in a few pretty easy ways. Monday nights from here until the end of the phase are going to be double experience nights, which is absolutely perfect if you want to get to level 30 and qualify for a special gift that will be given to your character at launch.

If you feel more creative, WonderKing is also offering a few contests involving Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube. YouTube users can create WonderKing videos to try to win a special ring, MySpace users can comment on screenshots posted each day to win a special beanie or earmuff item, and Facebook users can write a paragraph about snow to attempt to win a Santa's Gift Bag wearable item.

Or, lastly, you can always go the safe route and submit bugs, as there's even a contest for that! Five users each day who submit bugs will win three Gigantes' Blessing items from the GMs. So, WonderKing players, it's time to get cracking! Fiesta away!

WonderKing Online enters into the final phase of closed beta originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dcbtivclosed-betaclosed-beta-phase-4contestf2pfiestandoorsndoors-interactiveprizeswonderkingwonderking-onlineFri, 04 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta Europe opens two new instant dungeons]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/fiesta-europe-opens-two-new-instant-dungeons/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/fiesta-europe-opens-two-new-instant-dungeons/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/fiesta-europe-opens-two-new-instant-dungeons/#commentsFiled under: At a glance, Fantasy, Events, in-game, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Fiesta

European Fiesta players are in luck as Gamigo has opened up two new instant dungeons in the game, and not just for high end players either!

Players in the mid-game levels of 25 to 45 can now take on the challenges of ferocious monsters in the Tower of Izyel. Players will fight to retake the tower with one of the monster creator NPCs, Maria, and hopefully restore the tower's purity.

High level players will be able to enjoy the Lair of the Sleeping Dragon, where we here at Massively think that dragon won't be sleeping for long once players start entering the lair! It's really hard to sleep with all of those adventurers in their plate mail clunking around.

For all of the information on Fiesta Online Europe, check out their main website.

Fiesta Europe opens two new instant dungeons originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dungeoneuropeeuropeanfiestafiesta-onlinegamigoinstant-dungeonlair-of-the-sleeping-dragontower-of-izyelSun, 29 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ride a turkey in Fiesta and help feed the homeless in America]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/ride-a-turkey-in-fiesta-and-help-feed-the-homeless-in-america/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/ride-a-turkey-in-fiesta-and-help-feed-the-homeless-in-america/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/ride-a-turkey-in-fiesta-and-help-feed-the-homeless-in-america/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, MMO industry, News items, Free-to-play, Fiesta

We here at Massively always appreciate it when games give back to the community, and the folks over at Fiesta seem to follow our line of thought. In celebration of Thanksgiving, they've released the new Thomas the Turkey mount for players to grab from the item shop.

Thomas is a special beast, however, as 100% of his proceeds until November 30th will go towards Feeding America, a charity that works with local food banks to provide food to the homeless and needy. After the 30th, Thomas will stick around in the Fiesta store as a standard mount.

Thomas is currently priced at around $6.80, but it's good to know that the money will be going to a good cause. So don't dilly dally, go out and purchase your turkey before the 30th to make sure you help the homeless and get a sweet ride while doing it.

Ride a turkey in Fiesta and help feed the homeless in America originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charityfeeding-americafeedingamerica.orgfiestamountoutsparkthanksgivingturkeyMon, 16 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta Online fires up a new server]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/25/fiesta-online-fires-up-a-new-server/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/25/fiesta-online-fires-up-a-new-server/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/25/fiesta-online-fires-up-a-new-server/#commentsFiled under: Events, in-game, News items, Free-to-play, Fiesta

When it comes to growth in the F2P world, Outspark's largest game Fiesta seems to be doing quite well. They recently opened up a new server, Cypion, in June to make sure they had enough room for their steadily growing playerbase. Now we get word that they've just opened up another new server, Legel, to make room for even more players.

Not to leave it at just that, Outspark have decided to throw a party in honor of the new Fiesta server. From now until September 15th, the first 500 players to hit level 50 will get a unique Coin of Teva for the event. This coin can be redeemed for a "permanent, unique, new exclusive in-game item called the Coat-of-Arms." Now why they don't skip the Coin bit and just give the first 500 level 50 players the Coat, well - your guess is as good as ours. At least on a new server you've got lots of leg room to run and other new people to level up with, even if you don't zoom to 50.

Fiesta Online fires up a new server originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>f2pfiestafree-to-playlegelnew-serveroutsparkTue, 25 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Outspark to reward Fiesta's fastest levelers with 1 million Spark Cash]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/outspark-to-reward-fiestas-fastest-levelers-with-1-million-spar/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/outspark-to-reward-fiestas-fastest-levelers-with-1-million-spar/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/31/outspark-to-reward-fiestas-fastest-levelers-with-1-million-spar/#commentsFiled under: Contests, News items, Free-to-play, Fiesta

The free-to-play game Fiesta from publisher Outspark has announced the game's "Race for 1,000,000" contest, which will be held in tandem with the launch of Fiesta's newest server Cypion on June 3rd. In celebration of the opening, Outspark will give 1,000,000 Spark Cash to the first three players to reach the game's level cap of 105.

The promotion's site is counting down to the Cypion launch, at which time more info (namely rules and restrictions) about "Race for 1,000,000" will be posted.

Outspark to reward Fiesta's fastest levelers with 1 million Spark Cash originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 31 May 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contestsfiestafree-to-playgoldoutsparkspark-cashvirtual-currencySun, 31 May 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Outspark giving away $15,000 in prizes to players]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/02/outspark-giving-away-15-000-in-prizes-to-players/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/02/outspark-giving-away-15-000-in-prizes-to-players/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/02/outspark-giving-away-15-000-in-prizes-to-players/#commentsFiled under: Contests, News items, Free-to-play, Fiesta

If you're one of the people playing any of Outspark's free-to-play games - Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice, Wind Slayer or Project Powder - we've got a bit of news that may be of interest to you. Apparently Outspark has decided to reward the players who are using their item mall with a little contest. From now until May 17th, 2009 anyone who makes a purchase of at least $25 will be entered for a prize drawing. What's up for grabs? Well, that depends on how much you spend in their item mall.

If you drop at least $25 on SparkCash, you'll be entered in the drawing for one of 250 'Ultimate Gamer Packs' which include lots of in-game items for your character in whichever is your favorite Outspark game. Of course, if you plonk down some serious dinero - $50+ in SparkCash - you'll be entered for the cherry prize. One lucky player will walk away with a $15,000 prize pack:

Toshiba 46" REGZA XV645 LCD Screen 1080p 120 Hz TV
Samsung HT-BD1250 Blu-ray Home Theater System
1 Year Netflix Subscription

As usual, this contest is open to those who are 18+ and a US Citizen. They've got all the information over on their page for those who are curious. So if you've been considering spending some money in the Outspark item mall, good luck! Maybe you'll get lucky and all that SparkCash will net you something bigger.

Outspark giving away $15,000 in prizes to players originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 02 May 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contestfiestafree-to-playitem-malloutsparkproject-powderpurchaseSat, 02 May 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[News From the Wider MMO World: September 16, 2008]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/09/16/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-september-16-2008/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/09/16/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-september-16-2008/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/09/16/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-september-16-2008/#commentsFiled under: At a glance, Fantasy, Sports, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Massively Meta

The MMO genre is more than World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, and Warhammer Online. Here's what's going on in the rest of the world.

World of Kung Fu opens screenshot contest
From September 15th to the 30th, VestGame Entertainment has partnered with zownder.com to create the first World of Kung Fu screenshot contest. "This contest really gives us the chance to showcase the awesome graphics and spectacular artwork that forms such an integral part of the game", says David Clarke, World of Kung Fu's North American Producer. The Grand Prize includes a permanent Xuan Wu mount and over a hundred rare items such as high level Forging Vouchers, Advanced Craftsman Charms, Sky Pearls, and much more. For more information, visit either founder's website.

Gaia Online brings Snoop Dogg and the Incredible Hulk to the virtual mall
Each month, residents of the virtual world Gaia Online have a chance to vote for their favorite real-world celebrities as part of the Celebrity Snare section of the website. As an example, the latest items to have been made available are Snoop Dogg's hairstyle, and the Hulk's torn-up purple pants. "Gaia Online is truly an extension of our users' real life interests and passions and Celebrity Snare is just another way we're enabling Gaians to customize their online persona and express themselves to the community," said Craig Sherman, CEO of Gaia Online. "The same way fans hang a poster on their bedroom wall or wear a t-shirt with their favorite band on it, we're enabling our users to establish a connection with the celebrities they admire." Further celebrities to go virtual will include Elvis Presley, Justin Timberlake, Tila Tequila, Paris Hilton, Raven Symone and Marvel's She-Hulk.

Continue reading News From the Wider MMO World: September 16, 2008

News From the Wider MMO World: September 16, 2008 originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeria-gamesalbatross18bittorrentcabal-onlinedream-of-mirror-onlinedreamlords-the-reawakeningea-mythicexpansionfeaturedfiestagaia-onlinejoystiqfeaturesla-talelast-chaosnewsnews-from-the-wider-mmo-worldogplanetoutsparkrumble-fightersecret-of-the-solsticeshaiastygian-abyssultima-onlinevestgame-entertainmentworld-of-kung-fuTue, 16 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[News from the Wider MMO World: August 26, 2008]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-august-26-2008/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-august-26-2008/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/26/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-august-26-2008/#commentsFiled under: At a glance, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-fi, Screenshots, Dreamlords, Jumpgate Evolution, Neocron 2, Culture, Events, real-world, Events, in-game, Expansions, Game mechanics, Lore, MMO industry, New titles, Patches, PvP, News items, RuneScape, Free-to-play, Browser, Mabinogi, Requiem: Bloodymare, Fiesta

The MMO genre is more than World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, and Warhammer Online. Here's what's going on in the rest of the world.

Mabinogi welcomes Generation 3
The MMO that bills itself as "your fantasy life" has gotten its next upgrade with Generation 3. Now Mabinogi players will have the ability to marry each other, complete with license and wedding attire for both genders. An overarching quest will require warriors to recover dungeon seals to prevent the Fomor from entering the world. And finally, the pet system gets an overhaul, with new interactions, behaviors, and controls. The removal of the combat cap, increased UI options, and new items all await players in Generation 3.

Neocron 2 developer declares insolvency
10Tacle Studios AG, parent company of Reakktor Media GmbH, developers of Neocron 2, declared insolvency on August 6th. They are awaiting an insolvency administrator to determine what will happen with the game servers. In a later update to the original forum post, Kirk Lenke, CEO of Reakktor Media announced that the insolvency will not affect business operation of Neocron 2, and that they are still in development for upcoming title Black Prophecy.

Continue reading News from the Wider MMO World: August 26, 2008

News from the Wider MMO World: August 26, 2008 originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bleakstone-sectordreamlords-the-reawakeningeve-onlinefeaturedfiestagravity-interactiveguinnessjagexjoystiq-featuresjumpgate-evolutionleipzig-games-conventionmabinogineocron-2newsnews-from-the-wider-mmo-worldoutsparkrequiem-bloodymarerunescapesecrets-of-the-solsticetoasterweddingweek-of-the-warriorxenoaTue, 26 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[News from the Wider MMO World: August 12, 2008]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-august-12-2008/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-august-12-2008/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/12/news-from-the-wider-mmo-world-august-12-2008/#commentsFiled under: At a glance, Fantasy, Priston Tale, MMO industry, New titles, Trickster Online, News items, Free-to-play, MMOFPS, MMORTS, Sho Online, Secret of the Solstice, Fiesta

The MMO genre is more than World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, and Warhammer Online. Here's what's going on in the rest of the world.

Trickster Online celebrates the Olympics with new themed items
Even MMOs get into the spirit of real world competition, and Trickster Online has some themed items for your enjoyment. These masks, hats, and capes will have a particular country's flag on them; collect all five of each and receive a special item of each type. Check them out before the Olympics ends!

Outspark Games offer Olympic-style competition within their titles
From now until August 24th, San Francisco MMO publisher Outspark will be hosting the Outspark Games, a series of Olympic-styled competitions within their online offerings. Titles Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice, and Project Powder will feature special events in-game. Expect medals to be granted to the top three winners, and increased experience points offered to all participants.

More news after the jump!

Continue reading News from the Wider MMO World: August 12, 2008

News from the Wider MMO World: August 12, 2008 originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ace-onlineaeria-gamesatlantica-onlinecronousfiestagamescampuslizard-interactivemangafighterndoorsnews-from-the-wider-mmo-worldolympicsoutsparkpriston-taleproject-powdersecret-of-the-solsticesho-onlinetrickster-onlinetwo-emperorswicked-interactiveyedang-onlineTue, 12 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta celebrates Independence Day with themed items]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/28/fiesta-celebrates-independence-day-with-themed-items/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/28/fiesta-celebrates-independence-day-with-themed-items/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/28/fiesta-celebrates-independence-day-with-themed-items/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Culture, Events, in-game, Game mechanics, News items, Free-to-play, Fiesta

Outspark's Fiesta will celebrate the spirit of independence by holding a special parade for each game server, originating at Elderine and continuing on to OX Field, starting July 3rd. Additionally, there are a number of themed items that not only look festive, but grant bonuses to play as well. For example, the Liberty Hat grants a 7% additional probability for Critical hits, and the Uncle Sam pet boosts stats by +7. Get it? Seven?

If you're wearing or using any of these items during the parade, GMs will give you treats in the form of treasure chests. These items will become available on the 1st of July. Check out the site for more information. Celebrate with Fiesta -- After all, the fun's baked right into their name!

Gallery: Fiesta -- Independence Day

Liberty Mount

Liberty House

Uncle Sam pet

Liberty Hat

[Thanks, Travis!]

Fiesta celebrates Independence Day with themed items originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>elderineeventfiestaindependence-dayliberty-hatoutsparkox-fieldparadeuncle-sam-petSat, 28 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta: to have and to hold, 'til death do you part]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/fiesta-to-have-and-to-hold-til-death-do-you-part/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/fiesta-to-have-and-to-hold-til-death-do-you-part/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/fiesta-to-have-and-to-hold-til-death-do-you-part/#commentsFiled under: Culture, Events, in-game, Game mechanics, News items, Casual, Humor, Fiesta

Ten Ton Hamster recently spoke with GM Dakkon from Outspark, about the new marriage system coming to their super-cute MMO Fiesta. They say the perfect spouse is someone who can be your best friend as well as your lover. Well as of June 30th, friends in Fiesta will be able to tie the knot in-game, by purchasing rings (that "allow the couple to warp to each other from anywhere within the game") and a marriage license. That special day is celebrated with a wedding dress and a tux, fireworks, and cute mini-pets.

While Outspark is saying "I do" to virtual weddings, thus far there isn't a system for digital divorce in Fiesta. Is it unreasonable to assume that roughly half of these marriages will end up there? One envisions this playing out with much drama... and so many possible scenarios. Custody battles over the mini-pets, and of course who gets to keep the house? Green card hunters looking to marry their way onto another server. And who knows... maybe even a black widow, marrying her way to greater and greater wealth. All jokes aside, Outspark is onto something interesting here. It seems to be a bit of a social experiment, but definitely one to watch, at least until the devs implement prenups. But one real question remains: will Outspark ban same-sex marriages in Fiesta? Perhaps controversy will ensue after all.

Fiesta: to have and to hold, 'til death do you part originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casualdivorcefiestafireworksgame-mechanicshumormarriagemini-petsoutsparkpetsringtuxedoweddingTue, 24 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fiesta Online comes to Europe]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/21/fiesta-online-comes-to-europe/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/21/fiesta-online-comes-to-europe/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/21/fiesta-online-comes-to-europe/#commentsFiled under: Betas, Fantasy, Launches, Free-to-play, Casual, Fiesta

You know what we love more than anything here at Massively? You guessed it, Asian import MMOs. We can't get enough of them. Seriously. If we didn't find an eager crop of bright-faced young, anime-inspired MMOs in our in-boxes each morning, we'd know there was something very wrong with the world. Luckily, we're in no danger, because we have news today that Fiesta Online, already a hit in the US as part of OutSpark's collection of free-to-play Asian imports, has signed Gamigo to bring the game to Europe. English (reworked) and German versions will be released this summer, with French and Spanish version arriving later this year.

Fiesta Online is a 3D MMO with cartoony graphics, fully customizable characters, four character classes, and hundreds of quests, some of which need thirty people to complete. Dare we say, WoW-killer?

[Worlds in Motion]

Fiesta Online comes to Europe originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betacasuafantasyfiestafiesta-onlinefree-to-playgamigolaunchoutsparkSat, 21 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Outspark celebrates Cinco de Mayo with pi�atas and sombreros]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/outspark-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-pinatas-and-sombreros/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/outspark-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-pinatas-and-sombreros/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/outspark-celebrates-cinco-de-mayo-with-pinatas-and-sombreros/#commentsFiled under: Fantasy, Culture, Events, in-game, Game mechanics, News items, Free-to-play, Secret of the Solstice, Fiesta

Outspark, home of Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice, and Bread 'n Butter, are celebrating Cinco de Mayo in their own festive, colorful way. How, you bravely ask? Players of Fiesta have the opportunity to purchase the fine steed you see to the right -- a horse piñata to rival those in any local corner store! We hope that this guy's expression is more indicative of enthusiasm than frozen-smiling, mind-numbing terror.

In Secret of the Solstice, there's a new "Happy Cinco de Mayo" emoticon and a sombrero that's more than just decorative, it has its own stats. From the press release: "Players should also be on the lookout for piñata monsters that have more than just ordinary candy for players diligent and strong enough to go toe-to-toe with the less-than-deadly beasts."

You know, we like Outspark's style. These events will extend beyond the 5th, to last the rest of the week. Go check 'em out!

[Thanks, Travis!]

Outspark celebrates Cinco de Mayo with pi�atas and sombreros originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 02 May 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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