Of all of the wacky arguments I have heard over the last few years, the are video games art? one has got to take the prize for most ridiculous. Sure, you can argue either side onything, but to ask whether or not games are art just seems to be an attempt to assuage some boredom. We can also ask whether this life is really real, just in case we hadnt already been put to sleep. Art is what the artist says it is, period.
IfDragon Nestis more your speed, Nexon has you covered as well! We have fourDragon Nestprize packages, each containing 10Dragon Eggs. Each egg opens to reveal a random prize — anything from yellow or black Cupid wings to a Royal Crimson Stallion, and many other possibilities.
The first event is the Open Beta Legion, which runs from today, July 26th, to August 9th, and requires players to band together in parties for bonus XP, and which also gives 10 guilds the opportunity to win special prizes. The second event, The Dragons Hoard, encourages players to log in to the game daily in order to reap a reward of Scales (the in-game item shop currency). The first weekend of the open beta will see the Charge! event, which grants players an additional 300 daily Empowerment Points for the duration of the weekend. These events, and a few more that just cant be crammed into a meager news post, awaitDragon Nestplayers. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and remember this mantra: If it moves, kill it.
This news comes on the coattails of another MMO developer,NCSoft, buying asmartphone application developer. The MMO space is expanding well beyond the at-home PC. The MMO gaming industry is integrating itself into more and more aspects of our daily lives, stretching the definition of living world.
Dragon Nestappears to have all the s of a traditional ntasy romp if the trailer is anything to go by. Theres a kidnapped young girl, an evil enemy, lost hope, heroes to light the way, and plenty of combat-related hijinks.
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Next up on the list isDC Universe Onlinesimminent free-to-play transition. Players will be able to choose between playing for free and shelling out for DLC and extra character slots or subscribing to the game with the benefit of expanded character slots and free DLC.
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If youve been following recent game development, you will have noticed that action-based gaming, or gaming that requires a player to literally control the character on the screen through mouse-clicks or shortcuts, has become all the rage. It shouldnt be surprising, though, considering how incredibly fun it can be to click the mouse button and have the character on the screen smash his enemies. Ive llen in love with it myself, especially while playing games likeVindictusorDungeons and Dragons Online. After so many years or pushing 1-2-3-4 in order to kill mobs, truly swinging an axe feels wonderful.
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But what good are all those dungeons if you dont have the mad skills to clear em out? Dont worry, Nexon has you covered. Video number two focuses on all the ncy new abilities players will be granted when the game launches on the 28th. So whether youre a nimble Acrobat, a brutal Mercenary, or a zealous Paladin, youll have plenty of new tricks up your sleeve to help turn the tide of battle.
The Edge of Darkness is a level 15 dungeon and is divided into the Rozin Sanctuary and the Jealous Atrium. The Jealous Atrium is unique in that players must contend with wave after wave of monsters rather than progressing through the dungeon traditionally. The players must protect the Goddess statue from the enemies while simultaneously eliminating them all. Any player who dies in the dungeon cannot be resurrected, and the dungeon ends only after players have eradicated the 24th wave of enemies, or all players have died.
Dragon Nestis next in line with the announcment of its official launch, andRed 5 Studiosannouncesthe inclusion of in-game petsin upcoming MMOFPSFirell.
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Nexonhas published a launch trailer coinciding with the kickoff of its newest free-to-play title, and ns ofDragon Nestwill want to take a gander at the clip for a primer on the ntasy titles lore elements as well as a few glimpses of gameplay proper.
The Daredevil Faire, meanwhile, offers dungeons for a wide range of character levels, and these dungeons reward players with tickets that can be redeemed for a variety of prizes.
But less babble, more bashing, am I right? Head on past the cut for the full videos.Continue Reading
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And finally, the 1v1 PvP ladder is now open, allowing players to prove their PvP superiority by rising in the ranks of the PvP ladder. The fights arent just for bragging rights, though. Players will be rewarded with Ladder Points for winning matches. These points can be exchanged for a variety of items to help assist the player in future endeavors.
On the second day of giveaways, BioWare gave to me… two warring ctions!
More and more games use this immediate-response style of play. Up-and-coming side-scrollers likeRusty Heartsor recent smashers likeDragon Nestare showing that action-based gaming is growing stronger all the time. Ive even begun to feel slightly let down when I switch to a classically controlled MMO. Targeting a mob followed by pressing a series of number keys just does not satisfy like slamming your enemy through a bookcase. (Watch the video after the cut for some of my bookcase action!)
Action RPG ns, rejoice!Nexonhas announced that the newest member of its MMO stable,Dragon Nest, will be entering open beta on July 26th. You may remember that we had someimpressionswith the game at this yearsE3, but what exactly should players expect fromDragon Nest?
I decided to leave off games that are in testing or not available for the public yet. ClDragon Nestick past the cut and see if you agree with me!Continue Reading
Art is also in the eye of the beholder. Our games are spread across a wide spectrum of styles, and many of us have very strong feelings about what we like and will not tolerate. I have seen people turn down great games simply because of the way a screenshot looked. Heck, Ive done it myself. With as many games as I look at every week, occasionally it is smart (and fun) to organize them into lists. This week I am taking stock of my game list and figuring out the games that I feel look the best. Of course, you might not think so.
The truth is that MMOs are often very intimidating to the newcomer, and a bad first impression can push a player away for life. You have to contend with a typically busy user intece, you have to master keys and mouse buttons all over the place, you have to learn the lingo, you have to pick up skills on how to survive, and you have to do all of this almost all at once or risk feeling completely lost. This is why many MMO studios place such a priority on an excellent, welcoming tutorial experience.
The new updates adds a 3v3 option to ladder matches, allowing smaller and more close-knit groups the option to take part in serious competition. Theres also the addition of a free-for-all match type, with players able to take on everyone for supremacy. And then theres the new Protect Mode, challenging both sides to keep one player designated as the Captain alive while slaughtering the other sides similarly important Captain. Take a look at the trailer for the update just past the cut to give you an idea of what the modes will look like in play — its not new dungeons ROM Gold, but if youre fond of cing off against other players, its even better.Continue Reading
On the third day of giveaways, Wargaming.net gave to me… three premium years!
[UPDATE: All winners have been selected and contacted. Thanks to everyone who entered!]
Did that grab your attention?Nexonis sure hoping it did, as the company is in the throes of its Get a Hat Trick! promotion. For the next month and a half, players who dive intoVindictus,Dragon Nest, andDungeon Fighter Onlineand get to level 20in all three gameswill have a shot at several nice prizes — including the above 2012 BMW M3. So, in effect, just by playing MMOs, you could be netting yourself one of the sweetest rides in town.
Meanwhile,World of Warcraftspatch 4.3is gearing up for release, and it will bring the end of an era with it. When the patch, titled Dragon Soul, goes live, players will finally be able to bring an end to Deathwings reign of terror. And of course, with the help of the new Transmogrification system, theyll be able to look dashing while they do so.
From the looks of things, players should expect equal parts adrenaline-pumping action and good old-shioned dungeon crawling. Players get to take on the role of one of four (gender-locked) classes — Cleric, Sorceress, Archer, or Warrior — and dive headlong into some combo-based hack-and-slash combat in search of phat loot and all that jazz. If this sounds like your proverbial cup of tea, head on over tothe official siteto register.
While Nexon has already handed out awards for the third and fourth place winners, there are still prizes left for aspiring gamers. First of all, everyone who gets a hat trick (as defined by achieving level 20 in the above three titles) will be treated to $20 worth of in-game items. Additionally, three players will get an Alienware Aurora desktop computer, and 30 people will win $50 Karma Koins.
But what could all of this action mean for future design? And what about disabled players or players who have issues with wrist pain (like I do)? Click past the cut and lets discuss!Continue Reading
At a glance, it might seem like PvP doesnt require as many updates as PvE — after all, player conflict is providing most of the actual challenge, so updates are mostly just providing players new ways to take part in combat with one another. The newestDragon Nestupdate, Theater of War, isall about precisely that, giving players new combat modes and match sizes to ensure that player combat stays lively.
Nexons dungeon-crawling beat-em-up MMODragon Nestis gearing up for its launch in just a couple of days, and the company has released a pair of videos to help pump up some excitement for the official release. The first trailer welcomes players to Saints Haven, the new city to which players will be able to venture once the game officially goes live. The city provides players with a whopping 10 new dungeons as well as over 500 new quests.
Dragon Nestalso features four playable characters (or classesDragon Nest Massively, if you prefer the traditional moniker), and each offers a choice of two sub-classes at level 15. You can learn more about the game at Nexons official website, and dont forget to watch the video after the cut!Continue Reading
If you want to pick up one of these prizes, just enter by leaving a comment to tell us which of these two games is your vorite and why. The entry deadline is tomorrow, December 17th, at noon EST. Check out our contest rules to make sure youre eligible, and best of luck!
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I think its tremendously easy for experienced MMO players to completely forget what it was like getting started in this genre. Its natural to assume that everyone around you cut their teeth on the same games and in the same ways you did, even though this is completely ridiculous when you give it any real thought.
I can relate to the newbie because my first MMO wasAnarchy Online. Ive never felt so out of my depth than when I played that back in 2002, and I dont think I ever quite understood it all before I left. My second MMO,City of Heroes, was r more friendly to my newbish soul, and it was smooth sailing from there on out.
Take up your arms, adventurers, becauseNexonsDragon Nestbegins open beta today! The cartoonishly adorable, combo-based action MMO has finally opened its doors, and Nexon is staging a series of open beta events to commemorate the occasion.
As for the Beemer, the prize will only be unlocked if 30,000 players achieve hat tricks by March 15th — and even then, only one car will be given away after that. So good luck and may the game be with you!
Of course, action games can have their drawbacks. Not only do they tend to produce a euphoric haze that can only be described as stoner glare and an open-mouthed state of hypnosis, but they can take a toll on delicate, drum-beaten wrists like mine as well. I take the good with the bad, I guess. Click past the cut and Ill let you know my vorite F2P action MMOs.Continue Reading
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For todaysPerfect Ten, I want to highlight MMOs that I feel would be the best for a completely new player to experience. These are titles that combine a welcoming beginner journey, intuitive controls Cheap Tera Gold, a helpful community, and enough similarities with other video games to help the transition.Continue Reading
Look, Im a red-blooded American gamer. I even call it Merica. So it should be no surprise when I feel like getting down with a melee-based chop-em-up or have the desire to leap, jump and bounce my way through countless levels. In other words,action. We Mericans love our action games. I have my particular vorites, for sure, and within that list are my vorites of vorites that get the nod for different reasons. Honestly Im not into action-based games just for the challenge. I dont need to make repeated attempts at downing a boss to have fun. I enjoy the immediate response that an action game gives me. I love to click the mouse button and see my characters sword swing or gun fire. Its satisfying.
The weather is cooling down, and its the season for fresh, white, beautiful snow.Dragon Nest, however, wants to turn that snow red with its upcoming update, Scarlet Snow. The new patch, coming sometime in December, will raise the games level cap to 40. And of course, a raised level cap means new challenges for players to conquer. Saints Haven will play host to two new nests and dungeons, and there will be plenty of seasonal events for players to see. For more information, check out the post on the games official website.
Nexons latest free-to-play dungeon-crawling beat-em-up (look at all those hyphens!)Dragon Nestreceived a lovely new patch today. The update brings players a load of new content, including the Edge of Darkness dungeon, the Daredevil Faire (and its associated dungeons), and the 1v1 PvP ladder. In addition, the patch brings a number of new items to the Dragon Vault, including Item Protection Jelly to protect your gear from iled upgrades, a Marketplace Pass for the auction house fiends, and six new costumes for each class.
Nexon, the creator of the action-based MMOsDragon NestandVindictus, recently invested a significant amount of money in the Hong Kong-based social-gaming developer6waves Lolapps. Gamasutra quotes Nexon CEOSeung-woo Choias saying, We made this investment because we believe that 6waves Lolapps places the same value that we do in providing exciting games to our players and driving growth for the company by doing so.
Welcome to another exciting episode ofThe MMO Report, now with 100% more beard.
On the first day of giveaways, Turbine gave to me… a lifetime VIP!
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For the full details, check out the patch notes onDragon Nests official site.
Thats right, the first note on the agenda today isBioWares announcement thatsame-gender romance arcs will indeed be presentinStar Wars: The Old Republic. BioWare claims that the feature couldnt be implemented at launch, citing time and design constraints.
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There is no direct link between this partnership and Nexons announcing that its flagship MMOMapleStorywill be spun off into a Facebook game calledMaplestory Adventures, but 6Waves CEORex Ngbelieves the relationship between the two gaming companies can only benefit the player with great content and adventures in the long run.
MapleStoryns, your day is here!Nexonis joining the 12 Days of Giveaways event again this year with some funMapleStorypet packs. Each package contains four items: a permanent pet (either a White Bunny, a Mir, or a Jr. Reaper), a permanent pet equip, pet food, and a pet scroll. Weve got 20 of these pet four-packs to hand out to our readers, but thats not all!
On the fourth day of giveaways, Nexon gave to me… four pet items!
And of course, no episode of The MMO Report would be complete without a trip into Uncle Caseys mailbag, so for all of the meme-tastic goodness, click on past the cut to watch the full video.Continue Reading
