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Massively's Super-cheap MMO Gift Guide

Michael Zenke — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:30:00 EST

Filed under: Culture, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry

In a year when everyone is looking to their bank balance, it's just common sense to seek out ways to maximize the fun of Christmas giving while minimizing the economic impact. Online gaming in particular is a great way to offer an 'in' to fun without a lot of expensive electronics or batteries required. Most folks probably already have everything they need to participate (a PC and an internet connection), and unlike other gifts that claim to 'keep on giving' online gaming really does. Introducing someone to a new MMO can - literally - change their lives. New friends, new adventures ... MMOs have a lot to offer as gifts.

Massively aims to help with your holiday woes, and so today we have on offer a series of gift ideas that won't break the piggy bank. Ranging from the low, low cost of free to the cost of a few DVDs, this year more than ever it's incredibly easy to get into the online space. Just follow us into our gallery guide and forget worrying about what's under the Christmas tree.

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Unusual holiday gifts for LotRO players

Dan O'Halloran — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:02:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Events (Real-World), Guides

We'll bet good money that the Lord of the Rings Online player in your life already has the Platinum Series Special Extended Edition Boxed DVD set ($65) and the 50th Anniversary Edition Leather Bound trilogy book set ($54). So we delved into the depths of the Internet to find some unusual gifts that will surprise and delight.

Let's start with the funny. Cartoon Stock allows you to order any of their many licensed drawings on mouse pads ($25), t-shirts ($30), even sun-screens for the car ($28 for a pair). Check out all their humorous LotR images. Personally, we're waiting for the customized laptop iron on.

Since LotR movie posters are a common gift, you may want to consider a wall scroll instead. For the same price as a standard poster, you can get a "Return of the King" Aragon poster art print ($20) or "Return of the King" montage poster art print ($15) on a 31" x 42" tapestry. It's printed on a "soft silk-like material." We don't know what that means exactly, but if it's more tapestry and less velvet Elvis, it will look very cool on the wall.

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Second Life holiday shopping guide - December 8th edition

Moo Money — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:30:00 EST

Filed under: Events (In-Game), Guides, Second Life

I probably had something witty to say when I started this list, but that was 7 solid hours ago, and I'm not even sure I want to look at another Second Life ad listing again! However, I've found more amazing listings from 89 incredible designers for your shopping enjoyment. If you followed along with last week's guide, you'll notice that the list more than doubled! Keep in mind that some of the deals from the December 1st edition are still going on.

With that said, I structured this week's guide differently because of the sheer size of it. The categories are: Freebies, Cheapies, Free to group members, Sales, Regular-priced, For men, and Home and Garden. Once again, they are listed with the shop name linking to a store SLURL and what they're selling, with a link to their blog or forum post about the item. If you release something in the coming week, let me know, or leave a comment here, and I'll include it in next week's guide. Happy shopping!

Freebies:

Adam n Eve - Free men's boxers, lingerie in red or green
ADIMU - Freebie Xmas boots
~~Alchemy - Free dress in gold or silver [Via Mui Mukerji]~~
ANIMAH - Freebie animations
Chicanery - Three freebie santa hats to choose from, including traditional, dirty, and black and red
Corduroy - Freebie green-striped wrist warmers
Gnomenclature - Freebie Christmas Jester Hat
Immortelle - Freebie Silver Felicity Top
Ingenue - Weekly Christmas gifts on Mondays until Christmas
Kess Creations - Free Christmas ornament necklace
Rave Nation - Free Sexy Christmas, Merry Mistletoe, and Candycane Bitch outfits
Reaction - Daily freebies under the tree until Christmas eve!
Sy Designs - Free red tucked sweater
Sylfie's Prim Seduction - Merry Xmas 2007 Stilettos [Via Alienbear Gupte]
Talisman Designs - Ornament Necklace and Nixon animation
Tres Beau - Free Diamond Slippers and earrings

Read on for cheapies, group members only, sales, regular-priced items, menswear, and home and garden items ...

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Massively's gift guide for the Star Wars Galaxies player

Michael Zenke — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sci-Fi, Culture, Events (Real-World), Star Wars Galaxies

They say pet owners look like their pets. There are enough people who put stock in their horoscope to see it put in the daily newspaper. Heck, even which Hogwarts House you identify with probably says something about you. So why not your Massively Multiplayer game of choice? Over the next few weeks we at Massively are going to do our level best to help you make holiday gift giving easy. We'll run down some of the player archetypes you might have among your friends, based on the games they play. We'll give you gift ideas perfect for that type of player and (if it seems right) even some in-game presents that might fit well with their play style.

Today I've got a pile of gift ideas for that rare breed: the Star Wars Galaxies player. Playing a much-maligned game can be hard, but the folks still participating in the story of the galaxy far, far away have their reasons. Maybe it's the crafting, maybe it's the twitch combat ... maybe it's the awesome player housing. For that player - be they Jedi or Bounty Hunter, Sith or Savior - we have an idea that'll keep them happily humming John Williams music on December 25th.

Read on for our gift ideas, and (please) toss out your own in the comments!

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Second Life holiday shopping guide - December 1st edition

Moo Money — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:00:00 EST

Filed under: Events (In-Game), Guides, Second Life

It's Christmas season already, which means Limited Editions, holiday outfits, and freebies! Sifting through all the blogs, ads, and forum posts can be quite tedious. I'm going to be taking care of the work for you every Saturday!

In order for you to get the most out of your Second Life shopping experience, I've broken the items down by pricing. They are categorized as freebies, cheapies, group only, sales, and regular priced items. They are listed with the shop name linking to a store SLURL and what they're selling, with a link to their blog or forum post about the item. If you release something in the coming week, let me know and I'll include it in next week's guide. Happy shopping!

Freebies: