Issue 94: Hello Gamers! I know the MMO Times has been missing all year but that is mostly the result of the site relocation efforts that were taking place over the past couple of months. I hope you all are still interested to read about what new things are coming up in the MMO genre and that you haven’t developed any bad habits of looking the news up yourself! I hope there won’t be any more interruptions for a while so I can keep bringing you the latest MMO headlines! So on with the show!
The latest news entails mostly details about Blizzard titles, including two upcoming titles (Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm). Bioware has some news for SWTOR players that they hope will spark more interest. There is also a possible new MMO title coming. Also, if you hadn’t heard yet, the official release date for Elder Scrolls Online is set for April 4th and the game is still sending out beta invites. I have not participated but I would be interested in hearing what your impressions are if you are in the beta.
Bioware Promising Two SWTOR Expansions
Posted 2.4.14 – It looks like Bioware is hoping for a big year for Star Wars: The Old Republic as they have announced that they plan for two expansions in 2014. I still long to play this game but time and money budgets just don’t seem to make it possible (if only they would have done a lifetime membership like STO). These alleged expansions will be similar to the Rise of the Hutt Cartel and Galactic Starfighter content expansions (which, regrettable, I have not had the opportunity to play). I do hope that this helps maintain, and generate interest in the game. Despite what the critics spew, I do enjoy the game!
Gamespot article
Heroes of the Storm Details “Leaked”
Posted 2.13.14 – Details about Blizzard’s upcoming MOBA have been “leaked”. Apparently there are screenshots and a list of additional playable characters. Personally I bet this was an intentional leak to continue to keep interests peaked during the games development (a classic PR/Marketing move). Be that as it may, I have provided two links for you. The first being the source of the news and the second is a link to the actual leaked details. Enjoy.
Massively article | HotS leaks
WoW Patch 5.4.7 Dropping
Posted 2.15.14 – If you are still playing and/or following World of Warcraft then you are probably aware that the next content patch is dropping on February 18th. If you are an avid PvP’er then this patch is of the utmost importance to you as it will mark the end of Season 14 (and the beginning of the next). Beyond that, there really isn’t anything else to be excited or anxious about. A few minor bug fixes and probably some hidden triggers in the code to prep for the upcoming expansion.
WoW Insider | 5.4.7 Patch Notes | MMO-Champion Patch Recap
Hearthstone Spectators
Posted 2.16.14 – Blizzard has announced that a spectator mode will be coming to its Hearthstone card game. If this works well, I think this is a great idea because if you have ever seen any tournaments (that are played with actual tangible cards) there are usually always a group of spectators watching two players duke it out. The only unfortunate thing about the announcement, it won’t be available when the game launches. I don’t think a launch date has been set but the game is in open beta.
Massively article
Hints of a Borderlands MMO?
Posted 2.17.14 – Randy Pitchford of Gearbox has made some comments recently that many speculate allude to a Borderlands MMO instead of a 3rd installment. He doesn’t come right out and say it but he uses interesting words to explain what the next version of the game should be like. As far as a Borderlands 3 title is concerned, well he uses some rather “colorful metaphors” to make his point that there isn’t going to be one.
spong.com article
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