Issue 58: Greetings Gamers! This will be the last pre-apocalyptic and pre-Christmas issue so I hope you enjoy the headlines because they could be your last (or the last for this year). So if you’re waiting on a queue, the servers are down for maintenance or you are taking a break from making Armageddon plans check out what we have this week.
We have some new content coming to The Secret World and SWTOR. Some more information on upcoming titles such as Age of Wushu and Marvel Heroes. There is also some interesting news about an old MMO coming back online (which I don’t think has ever happened before). Perhaps an encouraging sign for other MMOs that we have lost over the past couple of years. There is this and more so read on and game on, friends!
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TSW Teases Issue #5; End Of Days Event [Live!]
Posted 12/18/12 – The Secret World has been all over this End of Days phenomenon and that continues as details have been released about an End of Days event which includes special event currency for potions, skins, and even a pet! They have also teased about Issue #5 which will be free to anyone that picks up the game in the month of December. This will be your last chance to not have to pay for new content so I would go pick it up now. The link has more information. [UPDATED: Before I could publish this, it went live.]
Massively post
SWTOR’s First Expansion Announced
Posted 12/18/12 – Bioware has announced the first expansion for SWTOR titled Rise of the Hutt Cartel. I struggle with even trying to be excited about this announcement because I’m currently a little miffed at Bioware’s F2P model. The typical attributes will be included, new planet (Makeb), level boost (55) new gear and such. If you are a “free” player the expansion will be $19.99 (as if you’re not being bled dry enough already) and $9.99 if you are a subscriber. More details will become available in the future.
Massively post
Remember Asheron’s Call 2??
Posted 12/17/12 – The past couple of years we have had to say some heart-felt goodbyes to some beloved games from Star Wars Galaxies to City of Heroes. So it’s incredibly unusual when you come across a headline that says that an MMOs’ servers have been brought back online. This is what is happening to Asheron’s Call 2. Seven years ago this games servers are shut down and now, this Christmas, it will be resurrected. Here is the article.
Digital Trends article
A Detailed Look at Marvel Heroes
Posted 12/17/12 – Geek.com did a pretty good job of detailing some first looks at the upcoming superhero MMO, Marvel Heroes. In fact they even suggest that there is a possibility of a Marvel Villains game (hmm, sounds familiar). There have been many wondering how the mechanics of this game will work (is it Diablo-like, is it WoW-like, etc). Well they answer that question in here and even give you an idea of what to expect right out of the gate after creating your character. Marvel Heroes will be Free-2-Play for the PC. Check it out.
Geek.com post
Article Detailing Age of Wushu
Posted 12/13/12 – If you haven’t heard about Age of Wushu then you haven’t been reading my posts because lately its been in just about every issue of The MMO Times. This is a martial arts free-2-play MMO that is due out February 1st. It takes its inspiration from movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I found this article that does a great job detailing out this upcoming game complete with a video and screenshots. If you are interested in this title I would definitely read this article.
Shack News article
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