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[The Daily Grind: uGame on your iPhone?]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/the-daily-grind-ugame-on-your-iphone/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/the-daily-grind-ugame-on-your-iphone/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/12/the-daily-grind-ugame-on-your-iphone/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Many games are now coming out with iPhone extensions, breaking down the lines between being in-game and being out of game. Now you can check your character's skills in EVE, or go sell some things on the Fallen Earth auction house, or have a shoot out with your homies in CrimeCraft all thanks to specialized apps for your iPhone. What's next, a Snowboarding Conan mini-game?

Well, today's question is all about how much you guys play your MMOs with your phones. Are you the "true addict?" The person who uses his phone to stay connected to your game of choice even if you're nowhere near your PC? Or are you the person who'd rather have developers working on the game and not on their iPhone extension programs.

Secondary question for super-awesome bonus points: How many people could Conan kill while on a snowboard? Eleven or Eleventybillion?

Compile those comments in your head, and then throw them into our comment box and submit to your heart's content.

MassivelyThe Daily Grind: uGame on your iPhone? originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This might just be the beginning of the end for MMO fanatics. Sure, it's possible to whip out a laptop to play your favorite online game on the move, but with the upcoming Korean MMO Fantasia, it will be as simple as pulling your cell phone out of your pocket. Imagine your most boring work meeting, school lecture, or family gathering, then think about how much better it would be to discreetly farm for items under the table or desk -- just don't include the resulting termination/expulsion/disowning in your little fantasy.

Fantasia has just entered the closed beta phase of its testing in Korea, and developer Lemon Co. hopes to release it in the second half of 2009. Whether this will be limited to the Korean market or not is up in the air at this point. The game is said to feature detailed 2D graphics, a large world map, item trading, a mail system, and even an arena for PvP. On top of this, Lemon is working on cell phone specific features, like a system that sends a text message when an item you're looking for shows up, even if you're not logged in. The bar has been set -- now we wait and see if Lemon can deliver a quality product, and also, if other developers are keen to enter the mix.

MassivelyFantasia enters Korean closed beta ... on cell phone originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dcellcell-phonecellphonefantasialemonlemon-co.mobile-phoneWed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Vollee Second Life mobile beta live]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/vollee-second-life-mobile-beta-live/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/vollee-second-life-mobile-beta-live/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/vollee-second-life-mobile-beta-live/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

You may remember Vollee, a company using an combination of streaming trickery to stream the displays of various games and software down to your mobile phone. The most touted item was Second Life, and we're told that that beta is live right now.

Check out their FAQ, and give them a try -- assuming you're willing to trust them with your account credentials, which not everyone will. We're not yet sure if the list of supported hardware is final. If you give the beta a try, by all means, let us know what you think.

MassivelyVollee Second Life mobile beta live originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gmobile-mmomobile-phonesecond-lifevolleewi-fiTue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DofusPOCKET to take over cellphones in June]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/23/dofuspocket-to-take-over-cellphones-in-june/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/23/dofuspocket-to-take-over-cellphones-in-june/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/23/dofuspocket-to-take-over-cellphones-in-june/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

DOFUS is set to jump into the MMO-wherever-you-go trend, with a recent press release from developer Ankama stating that a cellphone version of the game can be expected in June this year. Called DOFUSPocket, this edition of the game is being tested by a small group of players at the moment, but all DOFUS users should get a chance to try it out before the release.

The CEO of Ankama, Emmanuel Darras, has promised brand new content and features for DOFUSPocket, saying, "We do not wish to simply make a shorter version of DOFUS for mobiles." Some possibilities mentioned in the press release include "user to user" applications between cellphones, and text message alerts for in-game events.

[Via Ten Ton Hammer]

MassivelyDofusPOCKET to take over cellphones in June originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ankamacellphonedofuspocketemmanuel-darrasmobilemobile-phoneWed, 23 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Surprise! World of Warcraft isn't the first MMO on a phone!]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/22/surprise-world-of-warcraft-isnt-the-first-mmo-on-a-phone/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/22/surprise-world-of-warcraft-isnt-the-first-mmo-on-a-phone/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/22/surprise-world-of-warcraft-isnt-the-first-mmo-on-a-phone/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,



We've heard so much about how World of Warcraft was coming to your mobile phone that no one thought to watch out for another MMO invading the mobile space! And who would have guessed that Second Life, the bane of system requirements, would have been that MMO!

Thanks to the start-up company Vollee, SL will be streamed to your phone from their in-house servers. While the graphics will be reduced a bit, Vollee states that you will be able to have access to all of SL's features and you'll have easy to use controls made for your phone. SL isn't the only game Vollee is working on either, so you can probably expect to see a few more games coming your way.

More after the break on how you can beta test SL for your phone!

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MassivelySurprise! World of Warcraft isn't the first MMO on a phone! originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gbetalinden-labmobilemobile-phonesecond-lifestreamingvolleeworld-of-warcraftTue, 22 Apr 2008 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile EVE Skill Planner is now mobile]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/14/mobile-eve-skill-planner-is-now-mobile/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/14/mobile-eve-skill-planner-is-now-mobile/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/04/14/mobile-eve-skill-planner-is-now-mobile/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Accessing EVE skills while away from the computer is a dream for many players out there, and with some recent developments, this dream is a little bit closer to being realized. The "Eve Mobile Skill Planner" by Jaabaa has been updated and now runs on phones, provided that they support MIDP 2.0 and CLDC 1.1.

The embedded video was made in July last year, but gives an idea of what to expect from EMSP. While this program doesn't give you the ability to alter your skills, it's a good way to keep an eye on how everything is going -- and we can only hope that its functionality can be increased in the future, with co-operation from CCP.

[Via CrazyKinux]

MassivelyMobile EVE Skill Planner is now mobile originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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