One of Pantheon’s main differentiators is the way we are handling Quests and Story-related content. The consistent trend in current MMORPGs is one of linear, quest-driven leveling mechanics that funnel players from quest hub to quest hub throughout their leveling experience. This is consistent with the “Theme Park” approach of modern MMOs where little emphasis is put on free exploration or risk vs. reward. Instead, players are led by the hand and told where to go, what to do and how to do it.
Black Desert Online: How Can It Change Its Reputation?
Last week I wrote about exploiting in Black Desert Online and how it’s seemingly rife throughout the game. With the latest expansion pack also delayed due to it, I feel there’s certainly a need for Daum to change the reputation of the game. Not only is it becoming well known for exploiting, but it being a grind is well documented. Both of these things combined with swathes of AFK players in capital cities – in the long run – are likely to do the game lasting harm.
Riders of Icarus: Closed Beta 3 Thoughts
W’ve been dabbling in the closed beta of Riders of Icarus since its first iteration. Each time, Nexon’s latest MMORPG has improved. But is Riders of Icarus (a port of the popular theme park MMO in Korea called Icarus Online) more than “Just Another Theme Park MMO”? Read on for our early impressions of WeMade Entertainment’s fantasy MMORPG.
Shroud of the Avatar: Latest Newsletter Details Brittany Wharfs & Alleys
The latest Shroud of the Avatar newsletter is, as usual, packed with a lot of information about the game and community and what the developers have been working on for the past week.
General: Dynasty Warriors Mobile Announced
Perfect World Entertainment is bringing Dynasty Warriors to mobile devices. During this month’s E3, attendees will be able to try out both an iOS and an Android versions of Dynasty Warriors Mobile, based on the Koei Tecmo franchise.
World of Warcraft: Beta Updates – Draw Distances And Talent Overhaul
World of WarCraft developers have taken to the official forums with a pair of posts that lay out some of the details in the recent changes made to the Legion beta with regard to talents and improvements to draw distances in the game.
Gloria Victis: Steam Early Access To Begin June 8th
The Gloria Victis team has sent out a brief note to let us know that the Steam Early Access will happen on Wednesday, June 8th.
Rift: Multicore Support & You
Rift developers have been hard at work to bring more modern technology into the game, particularly in the form of support for multicore machines. The new feature is currently in beta testing and will be heading into the game soon. Find out why it’s an important step for Rift.
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward: Get A Look Inside 3.3 In Preliminary Patch Notes
On June 7th Square Enix will be releasing v3.3 for Final Fantaxy XIV and to prepare players the preliminary patch notes have been released that reveal the extent of changes and the new content to come. The post gives a little information about quests, class balance adjustments, new items (including mounts, minions, recipes, etc.), achievements, changes to the mentor system and much more.
General: MXM Video Introduces Mondo Zax
NCSoft is introducing the characters that will be featured in Master X Master, most of whom come from other games from the company’s stable of titles. In the latest released video, WildStar’s Mondo Zax takes center stage.