Everyone has a fighting chance
An MMO set in the universe of Mad Max is something I’ve been clamoring for for years, but as with any popular IP-turned-online game, it’s a touchy subject for die-hard fans. With the Fury Road movie and the single player game both on the horizon for this year, I thought it’d be a good time to revisit my favorite topic of all time: building a Mad Max MMO.
The WildStar site has been updated with a new blog post by Kristen "Caydiem" DeMeza, Senior Game Designer. In it, she discusses Veteran Shiphand Missions, previously more suited to lower level players. The team has been actively working to put together level 50 versions of these missions and DeMeza discusses the differences and why they are worthwhile for high level players to take on.
Deep Silver, Reloaded Games and The Workshop Entertainment have announced that they are working in partnership to bring APB: Reloaded to both the XBox One and Playstation 4 later this spring. Console users will join the over five million players who have taken on APB: Reloaded since launch.
MMORPG.com has partnered with FUN.com to give a way two sets of World of Warcraft Funkos!
The Skyforge site has been updated with new information about one of the forthcoming game’s classes, the Gunner. A ranged specialist, the Gunner can fire mini-guns, plasma rifles and use a missile launcher. Check out the video below to see the Gunner in action.
The latest patch notes for ArcheAge have been posted and give players a heads up that February is ‘gearing up’ month. A series of in-game events will launch that will help players increase skill levels and attain new gear in preparation for the level 55 level cap increase that will arrive in a future update.
The Elder Scrolls Online site has been updated with a bevy of in-game images of new mounts, costumes and pets that will be added to the game shortly. Costumes range from a jester to a wedding gown and everything in between. Panthers and hounds are among the pets, with new horses and guars rounding out the mounts.
The Crowfall team has grown by one with today’s announcement of the ongoing collaboration with renowned MMO designer Ralph Koster. According to a new post on the Crowfall forum, Mr. Koster has been working with the team on the crafting system and other features. In addition to this big news, the forum post goes into more detail about the game’s universe and delves into some of the first meaty information about crafting and economy in Crowfall.
The Nosgoth open beta has begun and the team behind the game has released a new trailer to introduce potential players to the character classes to be found. In addition, this weekend features double XP for intrepid players and the team will be taking to Twitch.tv on Friday, January 23rd to stream the game live.
Crowfall has some mighty lofty goals for itself. The new MMORPG being made in Austin and helmed by Todd Coleman and Gordon Walton seeks to make the sandbox MMO something great again. And they’ve enlisted the help of some serious talent to do so: namely Thomas "Blixtev" Blair and Raph Koster. Today, we learn all about Blixtev’s design for the crafting in Crowfall to build upon the near perfection that was Star Wars Galaxies.