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Blizzard's take on MMOs for consoles; no WoW for consoles

Category: Default Posted on 2008-08-24 07:48:47 Add to Bookmark

Female blood elf from Blizzard's World of Warcraft - Image 1

In a recent interview with Blizzard's J. Allen Brack and Tom Chilton, they squashed every console gamers' hopes of seeing the highly acclaimed MMO, World of Warcraft, boxed neatly inside a console. Also discussed were several other topics regarding the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King, as well as other new content for the game.

Chilton was also rather excited about the new achievement system that they will be introducing soon. It will definitely give players something to strive for and extend their gameplay even further.

When asked about the hardest challenge the developers have encountered so far, Brack answered that the insertion of the new Death Knight class was the biggest hurdle they've faced. However, with the beta phase for WotLK well underway, modifications are still being made to the new character class before its official release with the new expansion.

One of the more interesting things they discussed was Blizzard's take on MMOs made for consoles and social networks. This doesn't necessarily mean gamers should hope for a console version of WoW soon. Brack specifically mentioned while this may work with other MMOs, this setup wouldn't really work with World of Warcraft.

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New Lineage 2 update introduces improved leveling system

Category: Default Posted on 2008-08-17 11:14:29 Add to Bookmark

Those of you who thought the grind in NCsoft's Lineage 2 was getting a little too tedious, then you'll love the new changes brought about in the latest "free to subscriber" update for the game. Gracia - Part 1 introduces a new leveling system which will dramatically speed up character advancement, especially for the newer players.

This is due in part to the new Vitality system, which rewards additional experience for time spent away from the game or in safe zones. This is not unlike the resting bonus offered in Blizzard's own MMO, World of Warcraft. Characters start out with maximum Vitality, giving them a much easier time gathering experience at the start of their day.

NCsoft's North American producer Tim Tan had this to say regarding the new system:

The increase in leveling speed allows players to create new characters and advance nearly twice as fast as before. This will allow players to experience the meat of Lineage II quickly, giving them the ability to visit new and exciting areas and cool high-level content much quicker than before. While this game is still a hardcore game, these changes with Gracia – Part 1 make the game much more accessible to new players

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3 ncsoft new MMOs unveil.

Category: Default Posted on 2008-08-03 07:16:44 Add to Bookmark

1st: Blade and Soul

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NCsoft is scheduled to announce its new MMORPG Blade & Soul (namely Project M) on July 31. Blade & Soul is under development by Lineage II development team, and the characters in this oriental style MMORPG are designed by the well-known illustrator HyungTae Kim. It is set in an oriental fantasy world and will use Unreal Engine 3.

Game Features:
Japanese martial arts
Players might be familiar with such martial arts terms as palm wind, internal skill (neigong) and flying skill (qinggong) which are all available in Blade & Soul. In Blade & Soul, players will have a chance to feel the essence of martialism, chivalrousness and loyalty.

Ever-changing world
The story in Blade & Soul will progress in a way totally different from other MMORPGs. And the things in the game will evolve with the progress of the story.

More screenshots and videos here:
http://feature.mmosite.com/content/2008-07-31/20080731004136040,1.shtml

2nd: Steel Dog
The game will launch Closed beta test in this year

That would be a big probl

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