Issue 80: I’m pretty sure that’s what DOMA stands for. Anyway, in World of Warcraft the first of the PTR raid tests have begun. This is usually an indication that the latest patch is probably within 6 weeks of hitting live servers. Granted they’re only testing two bosses and there are several bosses to test, plus they are only testing normal modes, but it means we will soon contribute to Garrosh’s fate. Of course, that is if you even care about WoW. There are other things going on if WoW isn’t your thing, its just the thing that currently has most of my attention (though I have been checking out The Secret World lately).
Speaking of The Secret World, there is news about it in this issue, plus new content for Aion, Age of Wushu, RIFT and more. Also, don’t forget that this weekend is the second Double XP Weekend in SWTOR! Also, everyone have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Pathfinder to Feature Construction Profession
Posted 6.27.13 – Are you tired of the same kind of boring profession you find in every MMO. Well, I guess GoblinWorks is looking to change all that in their MMO Pathfinder. They are working on a feature that will allow players to construct their own settlements. Yes, you can build houses as a profession. In fact it will take a village to make a village (see what I did there?). If you and your friends work at it you can construct an entire small town. Check out the time-lapse video and the other link provides a more in-depth explanation as to how its intended to work (btw, its quite lengthly).
Massively post | Pathfinder Dev Blog
The Secret World Receives Update
Posted 6.26.13 – The content update was not Issue #7, I fell for that ploy too. Its patch 1.7 but it contains all the content and fixes for the patch which essentially means they could activate it at any given moment. You will not get to ride snowmobiles or roast a zombie with a flamethrower but there are quite a few bug fixes to combat, PvP, etc. I provided a link to the patch notes as well.
Massively post | 1.7 patch notes
Live! Aion 4.0 Dark Betrayal Officially LIVE
Posted 6.26.13 – The next chapter for Daevas is officially live. Aion 4.0 promises quite a lot of changes for players in this patch. This patch includes the new Gunslinger and Songweaver classes as well as new zones and fortresses to lay siege to. On a couple of servers, NCSoft is trying to encourage more folks to roll Asmodians by offering weapons and gear. Who doesn’t want to play an Asmodian? Back Hair = Epic!!!
Massively post
New Factions and Features in Age of Wushu
Posted 6.23.13 – There are a few new things getting added to Age of Wushu, but currently its only slated for China. I’m sure we will see these features make their way over seas but there isn’t a timetable for that yet. A new faction and a new school (Villa of the Beasts) will be added to the game as well as a new feature called “Character Trading”. While its still under experimentation, Character Trading will allow you to sell characters without selling your account. Interesting (and something that would give Blizzard night terrors).
Massively post
RIFT Introducing New Content
Posted 6.22.13 – Now that RIFT has completed its conversion to Free-2-Play, the developers are focused on the 3.0 game update. Just in the tiny post on Massively there are quite a few things planned for the next update.Several new souls, new companion abilities, new levels, some tweaks to weapons and armor. I think what is most interesting is that it alludes to RIFT’s housing system. Hmm.
Massively post
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