Hello MMO groovers. It’s time for another healthy helping of the latest massively multiplayer news. While things have been relatively quiet leading up to PAX Prime and Gamescom, I have found a number of newsy nuggets to foist upon you.
“Greek Peek”Curious about the mythical it’s-actually-been-released-after-six-yearsGods & Heroes? Satisfy your curiosity with Heatwave Interactive’s newthree-day free-trialoffer. The Heatwave team has also recently added a newScout classfor those who’d like to infuse their Strider fantasies with the “Power of the Gods”.
“TERAble news”En Masse Entertainment’s fast-action MMOTERAhas had its release date pushed from this Fall into Spring 2012. North American producer Chris “Chager” Hagersays“When the beta phase starts in early 2012, TERA will be operating like a well-oiled machine.” Remember folks, that MMO you’re anticipatingwillbe delayed at least once. Factor that into your stress management plan.
“Flickering ‘Light”Being a big fan of single-player hack ‘n’ slash dungeon crawlerTorchlightI was greatly excited back in 2009 when Runic Games announced an MMO follow-up. Due to the surprising success ofTorchlight, the devs instead focused on gettingTorchlight IIdone ASAP. TL II brings small scale multiplayer into the mix but isn’t massive by any means. Inan interviewwith Eurogamer, Runic CEO Max Schaefer says the MMO is still far off and may be delayed yet again ifTorchlight IIrocks the sales charts like the original. I love me someTorchlight–but I demand my MMO version NOW!
“Winter brings ‘Fall”Red 5, who have been developing the massive sci fi shooterFirefallfor many a long year, have finally announced a December release date for the game. An “expanded” Beta will be on offer following Pax Prime in late August. Jetpack over and.
“Spandex Spendthrifts”NCsoft’s long-runningCity of Heroestitle recently announced it was going free-to-play when the “Freedom” update launches later this year. Now, Paragon Studios are giving up secrets regarding the free game’s upcoming Cash Shop, or,Paragon Market. New costumes (‘natch!), power sets and character slots will all be available for purchase. Just remember to stay away from the capes. You’ll end up caught in a jet turbine or sucked into a vortex!
That’s going to do it for this week cats & kittens. Keep on leveling up and keep it logged-in.
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David Moore has run the sitegamebunny.comfor the past ten years and co-runstorwars.com, a site focused on all things Star Wars: The Old Republic.
