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[One Shots: The shape of things to come]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/01/one-shots-the-shape-of-things-to-come/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/01/one-shots-the-shape-of-things-to-come/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/01/one-shots-the-shape-of-things-to-come/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

With the NDA down on Black Prophecy and more and more people checking it out all the time, we're surprised we haven't seen more screenshots from this upcoming free-to-play sci-fi spaceship dogfighter mailed in to One Shots! Today's sleek image from Black Prophecy (with minimal UI) comes to us from Erik L., who writes in: "This is a view of the hyperspace chapel Apo Kata, which is one of the early hubs in the game. I think the view is a nice example of this good-looking game. If one just watches the surroundings for a short while, one can see the trails of ships leaving and arriving in the area."

If you're taking part in a beta that isn't under NDA, why not beat the crowds and send in some cool screenshots to us? It's easy to do. Gather a few images up and email them to us here at oneshots@massively.com. Be sure to include your name, the name of the game, and a description of what we're seeing in each picture. Your screenshot could be the next one we post on Massively!

Gallery: One Shots: 2011

MassivelyOne Shots: The shape of things to come originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-propecyerik-lgamigogamigo-agnda-liftreakktorreakktor-mediascreenshotscreenshotsFri, 01 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Prophecy drops NDA, gears up for open beta]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/22/black-prophecy-drops-their-nda-gears-up-for-open-beta/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/22/black-prophecy-drops-their-nda-gears-up-for-open-beta/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/22/black-prophecy-drops-their-nda-gears-up-for-open-beta/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Have you been dreaming of the day when you could fly through space and shoot folks down, dogfighter-style? Did you think that the best part of Star Wars Galaxies was the Jump To Lightspeed addition? Well, if that's the case, then you're in for a treat as the NDA has finally been lifted on Reakktor Media's space battletastic MMO, Black Prophecy. As of today, all players are allowed to post screenshots, videos, and talk about everything they've seen in the last several months of testing since Black Prophecy was picked up by gamigo and worked into its current incarnation as a free-to-play game.

Also of note is that all of the beta forums for the game are wide open as well, giving curious folks a chance to sift through all the threads there for an inkling of how the game has been progressing, and what players can expect. We here at Massively will be publishing our own first impressions and gallery in the coming days -- and there will undoubtedly be a livecast in the mix for those curious to see it in action. If you still haven't made it into the closed beta, never fear: Open beta is expected to begin sometime in the first part of 2011, which isn't too far away. If you did make it in to this stellar shooter beta, feel free to drop your thoughts about the game in the comments below!

MassivelyBlack Prophecy drops NDA, gears up for open beta originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betablack-prophecyclosed-betagamigogamigo-agndanda-dropnda-liftopen-betareakktorreakktor-mediaReakktor-Media-GmbHWed, 22 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Curious about Mortal Online? Ask the developers your questions]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/curious-about-mortal-online-ask-the-developers-your-questions/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/curious-about-mortal-online-ask-the-developers-your-questions/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/curious-about-mortal-online-ask-the-developers-your-questions/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Mortal Online is a game we've been following closely here at Massively. Developed by Swedish studio Star Vault, the game promises some features that are unique to the realm of fantasy MMOs. But we've heard that all before, haven't we? In a time when MMO gamers tend to be more skeptical about new offerings, it's good to see some concrete evidence and first-hand information on games that fly the "unique" flag.

With Mortal Online's NDA lift last week, we figured this would be the best time to interview the development team before the game aims for an official launch. Following our recent tradition of gathering questions straight from the Massively readers, we want your questions! Email your Mortal Online questions to shawn AT massively DOT com before Thursday, December 3rd at 8am EST, and we'll gather up the ten best for Star Vault. Once they're answered, we'll post the complete Q&A here on the site.

MassivelyCurious about Mortal Online? Ask the developers your questions originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>community-q-and-acommunity-qnamortal-onlinenda-liftstar-vaultTue, 01 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mortal Online lifts the NDA]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/mortal-online-lifts-the-nda/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/mortal-online-lifts-the-nda/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/mortal-online-lifts-the-nda/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Getting into a closed beta is usually good news for the player, with one unmistakable caveat -- the NDA. You can't talk about anything that's going on when you play the game, either the cool features that are encouraging to anyone on the fence about the game or the horrible problems that make it a miserable slog. Mortal Online has long been fairly quiet to the outside simply because of its NDA -- but that changes now. As of today, the NDA is lifted on the game and it can be discussed freely.

Henrik Nystrom on the official forums explains that while the game is still undergoing more polish, the core features have all been implemented and tested, which means that the developers are comfortable having the game discussed and dissected elsewhere. The post also states that the release date might be pushed back a little, as well as the plans for the game to move into a fully-open free-to-play beta as they move on to the next phase of testing. It's certainly good news for people interested in Mortal Online who didn't want to purchase the game sight-unseen. So, if you've been playing the game in beta so far, what are your thoughts? You can tell us all about it now.

[Thanks Mortal Online Radio!]

MassivelyMortal Online lifts the NDA originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betabetasclosed-betahenrik-nystrommortal-onlinendanda-liftnews-itemsopen-betapreviewsstar-vaultMon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Anti-Aliased: I'm a champion, and so can you]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/18/anti-aliased-im-a-champion-and-so-can-you/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/18/anti-aliased-im-a-champion-and-so-can-you/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/18/anti-aliased-im-a-champion-and-so-can-you/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,


So last time we had an Anti-Aliased, we had a bit of a tussle. I talked about microtransactions and how I felt about Champions Online's model, and I heard from people who agreed with me, disagreed with me, and who thought I was getting fat bribes from Cryptic Studios. I had people picking apart my thoughts, people saying I was Bill Roper's puppet, and people who really couldn't care less. It was insane.

Through all of this though, I want to thank everyone who put in their thoughts onto the article. Even if you disagreed with me, I love seeing that type of discussion going through a topic, and I really appreciate everyone taking the time to make their voices heard, even if it was to tell me that I've sold my integrity. (Which I haven't, by the way.)

This week however, we're changing gears but not changing them entirely. It's Champions Online NDA lift time, and boy do I have a preview for you! The rest of their staff got their turn earlier this morning, but now it's my turn to be horribly opinionated with all the words I can fit in my article.

Is it good? Is it bad? Is it kind of eh? Well, I'm not saying anything -- I'm just going to relate my initial experiences to you, with snark!

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MassivelyAnti-Aliased: I'm a champion, and so can you originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anti-aliasedbetachampionschampions-onlinefeaturedgameplayhands-onjoystiqfeaturesnda-liftopen-betapreviewsuper-herouiuser-interfaceTue, 18 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Top 5 helpful hints for your first days in Fallen Earth]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/top-5-helpful-hints-for-your-first-days-in-fallen-earth/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/top-5-helpful-hints-for-your-first-days-in-fallen-earth/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/top-5-helpful-hints-for-your-first-days-in-fallen-earth/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The Fallen Earth NDA has lifted today and we can't even express how happy we are to talk about this game. To finally have a true post-apocalyptic title built on a skill-based, classless system is a dream for those of us who remember the old days before loot and levels were king. Sure, there are still loot and levels in Fallen Earth, but the gameplay allows for so much more than that as a main focus.

So we thought we'd write up this quick, handy guide that should help you have a better initial experience with the game, pointing out some of the more quirky tips that other beginner guides may not include. Follow along after the jump for the complete list, and be sure to keep your eye on Massively for more Fallen Earth guides and lists coming soon!

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MassivelyTop 5 helpful hints for your first days in Fallen Earth originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fallen-earthnda-dropnda-liftopen-betapost-apocalyptictop-5Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Champions Online NDA has dropped]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/champions-online-nda-has-dropped/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/champions-online-nda-has-dropped/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/champions-online-nda-has-dropped/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Champions Online closed beta testers, please observe a moment of silence for your now-deleted characters. They died yesterday as part of the server wipe to make the world a better place for open beta, which kicks off today. The biggest news here is that the NDA is now lifted, and we're expecting there will be a flood of impressions about Champions Online in the coming days from people who've spent time in the game.

The Cryptic Studios superhero MMO will enter open beta today at 10 a.m. PDT, and will last through August 24th at 10 a.m. PDT. Barring unforeseen technical issues, daily server downtime is scheduled from 1 a.m. PDT - 3 a.m. PDT. Aside from that, open beta testers have a solid week of gameplay ahead of them.

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MassivelyChampions Online NDA has dropped originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betabetasbreakingchampions-onlinecryptic-studiosmmo-industryndanda-dropnda-liftnew-titlesopen-betasuper-herosuperheroMon, 17 Aug 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Darkfall's NDA has been lifted, system requirements given]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/darkfalls-nda-has-been-lifted-system-requirements-given/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/darkfalls-nda-has-been-lifted-system-requirements-given/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/02/18/darkfalls-nda-has-been-lifted-system-requirements-given/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Earlier this afternoon, the Non Disclosure Agreement for Darkfall Online has been lifted, in preparation for next's week's highly-anticipated launch. With this NDA lift comes complete information on the game's pricing, availability and system requirements.

According to the announcement by Tasos, the European launch is still on track to happen next Wednesday, February 25th. North Americans are welcome to participate in the European launch, with North American servers coming soon. They say the option will come to migrate servers later. Continue reading below the cut for the complete announcement, and look for our own post-NDA coverage of Darkfall's beta coming soon from Massively.

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MassivelyDarkfall's NDA has been lifted, system requirements given originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aventurinebetabreakingbreakingnewsdarkfalldarkfall-onlinendanda-liftWed, 18 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Massively in Moria: The beta NDA lifts tomorrow!]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/10/19/massively-in-moria-the-beta-nda-lifts-tomorrow/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/10/19/massively-in-moria-the-beta-nda-lifts-tomorrow/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/10/19/massively-in-moria-the-beta-nda-lifts-tomorrow/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,


We here at Massively are happy to announce that the Non Disclosure Agreement for Lord of the Rings Online's Mines of Moria beta will be officially lifted tomorrow! We've spent several weeks in the beta, exploring the deepest depths, leveling the two new classes and experimenting with the new Legendary Item system all for you!

You can look forward to several feature articles about Moria coming out from Monday until the release date of November 18th, and beyond. In fact, you can look for our first one, a complete guide to the entire Book 1 of Volume 2 to be released Monday morning, with many more to follow. We'll provide galleries, helpful class guides and much more over the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

MassivelyMassively in Moria: The beta NDA lifts tomorrow! originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betalord-of-the-rings-onlinelotromines-of-moriamoriandanda-liftturbineSun, 19 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Warhammer Online NDA lifts tomorrow (August 19th)]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/warhammer-online-nda-lifts-august-19th/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/warhammer-online-nda-lifts-august-19th/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/08/18/warhammer-online-nda-lifts-august-19th/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The Warhammer Online NDA is expected to lift tomorrow, according to Mark Jacobs, GM of Mythic Entertainment. The announcement has popped up in a few places, but the message is clear: the NDA is lifting. Jacobs' announcement also touched upon why they're running the Open Beta as they are and early client downloads, but it's the NDA lift that seems to be catching most everyone's attention.

Jacobs said, "We expect to lift it tomorrow morning. I was hoping it was going to be today but I wanted to wait till I got the beta reports from the weekend and we just didn't have enough time to get everything coordinated with our partners in order for the press release to go out today." Jacobs also stated that he'll explain the reasons for the delayed NDA release tomorrow. WAR bloggers everywhere are already freaking out (in a good way) over the news, so expect a literal flood of Warhammer Online info for tomorrow.
Warhammer Online Coverage Did you enjoy this? Make sure to check out all of our previous Warhammer Online features, and don't miss any of our ongoing coverage as Massively goes to WAR!

MassivelyWarhammer Online NDA lifts tomorrow (August 19th) originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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