Get the Message? Now Get the Picture with FunTweet, A New Way to Visualize Twitter Streams

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America’s largest mobile content community FunMobility announces today the launch of FunTweet, a web service which turns any Twitter stream into visual messages that are related to the text. FunTweet allows users to post their tweets, but also makes the most basic tweets inspring, hilarious and fun when the text turns into a matching image. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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One Shots: Ride on

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Sometimes we get screenshots that almost look like they could be paintings. Such is definitely the case with this lovely, frosty screenshot from Lord of the Rings Online that was sent in to us by Ultherond (aka Alanc) from the Laurelin (EU) server. The smaller image above really loses the fine detail going on in the foreground, which is where the story lies:

I was out traveling the snowy wastes of Forochel, hunting Gauredain for my deeds, when I came across a true sight to behold. Under a beautiful, clear sky, which is as rare as it gets in a land plagued by the heaviest of snow storms, two lone riders are making for the sun setting past the mountains.

Have you captured a beautiful screenshot of your favorite game? If so, we'd love to see it. All you have to do is to email it to us here at oneshots AT massively DOT com along with your name, the name of the game, and a brief description. We'll post it out here and give you the credit.

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The Mog Log: Those grapes were probably sour anyway

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So, guess what beta I didn't get an invitation for. You can go consult with the instant replay if you want, I can wait.

I know that everyone is stunned. I certainly was. Of course, I assuaged my sadness by telling myself that I didn't really want to be in their stupid beta anyway, because I bet it smells bad and it sets my computer on fire. That line of reasoning worked real well. I don't honestly think my column got me kicked from the running for a Final Fantasy XIV beta slot, but it's a bit more reassuring than the idea that I just didn't get picked for some other reason. (I'm putting money on Square-Enix not knowing I exist, for the record.)

All things considered, I can live without the beta, even though I'm chomping at the bit to play the game. But I'm not the only person, place, or thing not currently darting about the world of Eorzea. And as long as I'm on a streak of making long-winded predictions, why break with formula? There are three other things that I suspect aren't in the beta either, and I intend to make a guessing game out of seeing how close I am to the truth.

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Build A BragBook Story™ Series for iPhone, iTouch, iPad – Release of Baby Story Audio Version

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The Build A BragBook Story™ series allows the users to build a customized story with their own information, pictures, and audio using our professionally illustrated pages! Once the story is built, users can share it with others using their device and/or publishing it their Facebook or Twitter account. The Baby Story Audio edition allows someone to fully customize their stories, add personal photos to every page, and to record personalized audio with every page. The new version enhances a users ability to brag to their friends and family about their baby. No more waiting for months to get a printed book to share the joy with others. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)


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Massively’s Heroes of Three Kingdoms closed beta key giveaway

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While our fearless road crew have been hard at work, bringing you all the latest and greatest from GDC 2010, they've also managed to grab a bunch of beta keys to give away to you. And we're not talking just a handful -- no, we have a ton of keys for the newly-announced Perfect World Entertainment title called Heroes of Three Kingdoms ready for you to snag.

Based on one of the greatest battles in Chinese history, Heroes of Three Kingdoms features some pretty interesting things such as motion-captured combat, 18 types of weapons, historical battles, an achievement system, and more. For those who prefer their MMOs a little more bloodthirsty, the game will also include PvP battlegrounds and a "kingdom war system" allowing the three armies to face off against each other in a struggle for power.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, then be sure to pop on over to our beta code giveaway page and pick up a code for yourself. Keep in mind that the game will be entering closed beta in April, so don't be surprised when you can't immediately download it. If you'd like some more details on some of the specifics of the game mentioned above, we've included a breakdown of different, interesting points behind the cut.

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Build A BragBook Story™ Series for iPhone, iTouch, iPad – Release of Baby Story Audio Version

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The Build A BragBook Story™ series allows the users to build a customized story with their own information, pictures, and audio using our professionally illustrated pages! Once the story is built, users can share it with others using their device and/or publishing it their Facebook or Twitter account. The Baby Story Audio edition allows someone to fully customize their stories, add personal photos to every page, and to record personalized audio with every page. The new version enhances a users ability to brag to their friends and family about their baby. No more waiting for months to get a printed book to share the joy with others. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)


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GDC10: Massively’s day 4 roundup

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Day four of the Game Developer's Conference is in the books, and was one for the books as well. Massively managed to score a number of interviews, hands-on features, and we even got our mug in front of the cameras at one point during all the craziness. As you're aware by now, there is still much more to come from our trip to San Francisco, so take this opportunity to catch up on any stories you may have missed.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for our final day coverage as well as a wrap up of all our favorites from the show.

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WRUP: GDC edition

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We've had a crazy busy week here at Massively, thanks to GDC. The news has been coming fast and furious though, so we certainly aren't complaining. That doesn't mean we're not all ready to take a break and enjoy some downtime in our favorite games later this weekend. This week's bonus question: what GDC announcement (or demo or interview or what have you) this week are you most excited about? Read on to see what the team thought, and then share your own thoughts!

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The Daily Grind: What would you break the NDA for?

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It's easy to miss amongst all of the GDC 2010 coverage and news, but Final Fantasy XIV and All Points Bulletin went into beta this week. Of course, not much new information has surfaced about either, both due to the relatively short time they've been out there and to the three letters that are the bane of any tester's existence: the NDA. Those documents are the barrier between whatever fun gameplay (or buggy, glitchy nightmares) the testers are experiencing and the eager public, and Mark Jacobs has gone so far as to say on record that the earlier the NDA drops, the more confident a company is in its game.

That doesn't mean that the NDA is an ironclad protection, of course. There are always one or two testers that find something so surprising, in either direction, that they consider it worth breaking the rules and being thrown out of testing for the chance to break a story. So put yourself in their shoes. What sort of things could you uncover within a game you were testing that would inspire you to break an NDA? Would you be more likely to break it for good news, or to warn other people off from a mess of a game?

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Quest Online Announces Leadership Change

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Quest Online today announced that its board of directors has appointed Derek Smart to lead the company as President upon the departure of Dave Allen. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)


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Ballistic Publishing Announces –UNCHARTED 2: AMONG THIEVES — See The Unseen Art From UNCHARTED 2

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Ballistic Publishing has partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. and Naughty Dog, Inc. to produce The Art of UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves. Ballistic Publishing's biggest art book to date features some of the hundreds of drawings, paintings and sculpts that began the process of making Nathan Drake's world real, and helped make UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves the Game of the Year. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)


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Star Trek Online locks phasers on Season One: Common Ground

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On March 18, it's do or die for the Federation, as Cryptic's first major content patch -- Season One: Common Ground -- promises to hit Star Trek Online's live servers. Love 'em or hate 'em, the STO dev team looks to live up to their word on "walking the talk" by pumping out more content that players crave.

We didn't think there could be any news more exciting than a brand-new faction coming to STO, but Season One might just top it with a heap of new goodies. In addition, Cryptic's Craig Zinkievich released a new State of the Game report to address player concerns and the course STO is heading for over the next few months. There's even a new video entitled "Expanding Universe, Part I" that gives players a sneak peek into this brave new patch.

Engage thrusters, mister, and we'll break it down for you after the jump.

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GDC10: Massively’s interview with DC Universe Online

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GDC continues in San Francisco this week, and today we were fortunate enough to get some time with Michael Daubert, the Studio Art Director for Sony Online Entertainment. We chatted about upcoming MMO DC Universe Online, and Daubert had some pretty interesting things to say about the game. Follow along after the jump to see what's in store for DC Universe Online.

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GDC10: NCSoft speaks out on Aion 1.9

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We've covered a lot of newly released (and as yet unreleased) games this week at GDC 2010, so it's always good to check in with an MMORPG that's been around for awhile to see what's coming down the pipe. Today we caught up with NCSoft's Andrew 'Tamat' Beegle, North American Community Manager for Aion, and asked him all sorts of questions about Aion's big 1.9 patch.

The update, already live on the game's Korean servers, will be coming to the States and Europe in short order, so read along after the jump to get a taste of what NCSoft has in store for it's loyal Daevas.

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BioWare details new TOR planet, web comic

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BioWare has released preliminary details on another planetary play field from their upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG. Belsavis plays host to an ominous Republic prison facility, apparently used to process all manner of Sith, Mandalorians, and troublesome aliens of various species. Check out Belsavis' HoloNet entry, don't forget to watch the video, oh and there's also the media section featuring screens, wallpapers, and lore.

BioWare has also partnered up with Lucasarts and Dark Horse Comics to bring you Blood of the Empire, a new web comic by senior writer Alexander Freed. The title, set prior to the Treaty of Coruscant, promises to shed some light on the machinations of the Emperor's inner circle as well as inform portions of The Old Republic's extensive back story.

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MapleStory introduces Dragon Master Evan

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Evan is just an ordinary small town farm boy that stumbles upon a magical dragon egg. Little did he know, it would forever change his life. He had suddenly become a dragon master. In Nexon America's leading free-to-play game, MapleStory, you'll be able to play this new class and character.

If you choose to do so, you will be expected to live up to some mighty high expectations, taming a powerful dragon and stopping the Black Mage in his quest to destroy the world. If you want to experience Dragon Master Evan and see what else is new in MapleStory, visit the official website. It's free, fun and can run on older machines so go check it out today. And if Facebook is more your thing, become a fan.

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