Those looking to get in to this year’s QuakeCon will want to check out the forthcoming pre-registration packages that will become available in a number of different price ranges over the next several weeks. The first round begins today with the BYOC Select-a-Seat with UAC Command Center Seating package for $400 that includes several perks such as fast pass registration, limited reserved seating and more.
General: Worlds Adrift:Lessons Learned Pay Off
Bossa Studios has published a new developer video about Worlds Adrift that covers much of the recent activity with regard to the game as well as how lessons learned in the past are beginning to pay off as all the disparate the pieces dove-tailing together to create something special. Check it out and see what you think!
General: Microsoft to Open Up True Cross Platform Game Play
Microsoft has announced that it is working to make XBox and Win 10 games compatible with other consoles and platforms. It is beginning this experiment with Rocket League that will begin with XB1 and PC players facing off against one another and “an open invitation for other networks to join later”.
General: The MMORPG is Dead, Long Live the MMORPG
A while back at PAX Prime, Goblinworks’ former CEO Ryan Dancey said that he believed WildStar would very likely be the last big budget MMORPG for some time. Many, though hopeful we were, never expected EverQuest Next to come out in any state resembling its proposed ideas. Now, with the former on the ropes, and the latter completely cancelled, pundits and fans alike are bemoaning the death of the MMORPG. Which, not surprisingly, is something that’s been heralded for years.
General: Rebel Horizons Announced – Concept of a Sci-Fi MMO
Entrada Interactive has announced a conceptual model of a new sci-fi MMO called Rebel Horizons. The site shows off some interesting concept art and ideas, though no further information has been given regarding funding, how long the game has been in development and what timeline is expected.
General: The Aetherlight Free Trial Key Giveaway!
MMORPG.com has been given special 3 day trial keys for The Aetherlight: Chronicles of the Resistance, an online role-playing adventure game where players join the Resistance and work with the mysterious Scarlet Man against the evil Usurper. Get your key now to check out this game for free!
General: Paradox & Obsidian in Cahoots – V:tM Perhaps? No WoD Though
Paradox Interactive and Obsidian Entertainment are up to something that they’ll be ready to unleash on the world on Tuesday, March 15th at 5:00 pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern. Keep in mind that Paradox bought out White Wolf last year and gained access to both Vampire: The Masquerade and World of Darkness, once in development by CCP.
General: EverQuest Worlds Mobile App to Close This Month
Mobile users of EverQuest Worlds have only until the end of the month to enjoy the game as it will close on March 31st at midnight.
General: Worlds Adrift: How to Break New MMO Ground with Bossa Studios and SpatialOS
Improbable’s SpatialOS technology are being used by a number of up and coming MMOs in development. One of the foremost is the sky-pirating Worlds Adrift from Bossa Studios. We caught up with Improbable’s Nick Button-Brown and Bossa’s Henrique Olifers about the game and the engine and how it’s driving developers to new ground in the MMO space.
General: WarCraft 3 To Be Patched For The First Time In 4 Years
Blizzard has announced that it will be releasing the 1st new patch for WarCraft 3 since 2011. As with the Diablo 2 patch, released last week, it is likely that WC3 update will be focused on making the game run better on newer operating systems. In a video released for the very active Chinese WC3 community, Robert Bridenbecker said that this is the first stop among many improvements for the game.