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November On-Demand and Pay-Per-View Guaranteed Movie Recommendation is a Risk-Free Offer Movie Lovers Can Believe In (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009)
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The sci-fi MMO Black Prophecy from developer Reakktor Media still has a few significant hurdles to clear before release, but it’s looking to be an interesting title from the gameplay footage we’ve seen thus far. As they continue to develop Black Prophecy and seek a publisher to help them expand their reach into multiple markets, Reakktor Media has been updating the community on the game’s status.
They’ve just released their eighth Black Prophecy newsletter that hits on the media coverage they’ve received in the last month (along with the latest art assets), a look into the game’s art direction, and the “Pimp My Ship!” that’s happening on the official forums. Also, if you’re curious about what will differentiate this game from other sci-fi MMOs currently on the market, be sure to have a look through Massively’s Black Prophecy coverage.
Gallery: Black Prophecy Gallery
Gallery: Black Prophecy Concept Art
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Black Prophecy newsletter updates fans on the game originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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While Linden Lab allows you to submit a DMCA notice via post or fax, there is a third option that’s valid while you’re waiting for the promised new DMCA process to come along.
While many service- and platform-providers insist that they do not accept emailed DMCA notices, if you submit them correctly, the provider is lawfully obligated to accept them. Interestingly, a proper DMCA notice by email can actually give the recipient more surety about the identity of the submitter than faxed or posted notices.
Continue reading How to email a Second Life DMCA notice
Filed under: Economy, Tips and tricks, Second Life, Legal, Virtual worlds
How to email a Second Life DMCA notice originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The roster of candidates for the 4th Council of Stellar Management (CSM) in EVE Online has been announced. According to CCP Games developer Pétur Jóhannes Óskarsson (aka CCP Xhagen), 60 members of the playerbase submitted applications, with 49 players accepted after CCP’s screening process. (Players must hold valid passports to attend the CSM summit in Reykjavik, and those with EULA violations are ineligible to run.) From this pool of 49, there will ultimately be nine elected delegates and five alternates who can step in when needed.
Although Xhagen didn’t break down candidate stats by nationality, there is a substantial number of U.S. players running for the 4th CSM as in past elections. This time around there are candidates from Latvia, Serbia, and Barbados as well. The ages of candidates range from 21 to 54, and only one female candidate is in the running this term which Xhagen notes is a decrease from the previous election. (He also indicates that only 3.9% of EVE’s subscribers are female.)
Continue reading EVE Online’s candidates for 4th Council of Stellar Management announced
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EVE Online’s candidates for 4th Council of Stellar Management announced originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The one thing that really differentiates EVE Online from many other MMOs out there is the depth of control that players have over sectors and all the machinations that go on daily in the universe of New Eden. You never know when friend will become foe; when trusted ally will become ultimate enemy. Today’s great EVE Online One Shots was sent in to us by Kel’taith of Eve Defence Force, who tells us of a recent operation he was part of.
Recently Goonswarm and Zenith Affinity, the largest alliance (and their “pet”) in EVE invaded my alliance Systematic-Chaos. We have had hostile relations for quite some time so war was a easily foreseeable outcome. Lucky for us we are a well liked alliance and have many allies. This screen-shot was taken in A1-AUH during a operation to rid us of all of Goonswarm and Zenith POSes in one go. The result was a combined fleet of 900 at its height, almost 300 of which were massive capital and super-capital ships. Twenty enemy POSes were killed that night, and many are calling this the largest fleet of capital ships ever seen. You can see my tiny interceptor that was used as the warp in for this fleet of carriers. With cooperation, proper tactics, and loyalty towards allies you can achieve anything in this game.
We love to hear of cool things like this! So if you’re part of a battle, please snag some screens and send them our way. Email them to oneshots AT massively DOT com along with your name, the name of the game, and a description. We’ll post them out here for everyone to enjoy — but we take no responsibility when someone decides to wardec you.
Gallery: One Shots
Filed under: Sci-fi, Screenshots, EVE Online, One Shots
One Shots: One among many originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Halloween is probably second only to Christmas in terms of holiday popularity. Ask just about anybody what their favorite holiday is, and they’ll probably list one of those two (if it fits the culture). Naturally, as MMO players, we have fun celebrating it in our virtual worlds just like we do in the real world. And boy, this year, do we ever celebrate. Just about every active MMO out there had (or has) something going on. The 2009 lineup included:
Most of these events last a few days into November, so if there’s any one in particular you’re dying to experience, you might still have a chance if you have a subscription laying around. If you’re not able to visit any of these in person, we have screenshots from many of these events in the gallery below. Enjoy!
Gallery: Halloween 2009
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Massively wishes you a happy Halloween originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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With beta now beginning, we shot some relevant questions at Cryptic’s Craig Zinkievich, executive producer on Star Trek Online. He gave us his insight on what the team’s goals are during beta and what some of their toughest challenges were from their point of view. Plus, we even got him to spill the beans on when Klingons would be entering the fray for beta testers — hopefully the rest of us get to see and hear more about the warrior race soon thereafter.
It’s a short interview, mostly because we kept our questions on topic and well, also because we didn’t want to distract Craig from working on his game for very long. Someone’s got to work on fulfilling our childhood fantasies!
Continue reading Massively’s Star Trek Online beta interview
Filed under: Betas, News items, Star Trek Online, Massively Interviews
Massively’s Star Trek Online beta interview originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We probably don’t need to point out the glaring congruity that each month you play Aion will soon be rewarded with four XP boost amulets; but we will. NCsoft just spilled the beans on their new Veteran Rewards Program. This seems slightly ironic because the game has only been out for a month. We suppose it’s probably a good strategy to entice players to stick around; especially after an MMO’s first month, which is arguably the rockiest.
Players will now receive special items for each month they remain subscribed to Aion. Months one to six award four Lodas Amulets (20% bonus XP for one hour) and four Revival Stones (self/player resurrection). Additionally, month one gives a cube expansion ticket (+1 free row) and a special Michael Jackson dance emote. Month three grants an extra title (Adept of Aion ) and another Forbidden Dance emote. Month six gives players special level 40 Black Cloud wings.
The disclaimer states that NCsoft can expand, revise, or end the Veteran Rewards Program at any time. With the first six months plotted out, it seems likely they will continue as the game soars ahead. Check out the official description page for full details on how to qualify.
Continue reading Details for Aion’s new Veteran Rewards Program
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Details for Aion’s new Veteran Rewards Program originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We have come across a great story about a girl named Emily. She has heart failure and through the Make-A-Wish Foundation was allowed to tour the ArenaNet offices and play Guild Wars 2. Make-A-Wish Foundation is a children’s organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Emily’s Mom has up a great blog [...]
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Pre-WRUP disclaimer: The Star Trek Online screenshot above is unrelated to what any of us are playing this weekend. (Sad but true.) But it is what we all wish we were playing in our heart of hearts — and the latest game screenshots are just so pretty that who can really fault us for wanting to stare at them again and again?
But now, without further aside, let’s get back on-topic and talk about what the Massively team is playing this weekend.
Continue reading WRUP: What we are (and aren’t) playing edition
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WRUP: What we are (and aren’t) playing edition originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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While not everyone in the world celebrates it, today is Halloween for many of us! Time for tricks and treats, spooks and silliness. It’s also a fantastic time to catch up on the holiday events in our favorite games. From going after the Sinister Squashling in World of Warcraft (again) to smacking down hordes of the Infected in Fallen Earth, there’s tons and tons of content to be had for the holiday.
This morning, we thought we’d ask you what Halloween event you liked the most – and which have you come to hate? Personally, I loved Trick-or-Treating in City of Heroes, racing up and down the street triggering doors, pounding bad guys with friends, and trying to land all the temporary costumes. The one that drove me nuts was trying to get the aforementioned Squashling in World of Warcraft, as the drop never seemed to happen when I was around. (I did dig the broom mount, though.) Let’s hear from you on which you thought were best and worst! Drop your tricks and treats in MMO merriment into our commenty space below!
Filed under: Opinion, The Daily Grind
The Daily Grind: Happy Halloween! originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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When the Nintendo Wii first came out, it became an instant hit because of the novelty it brought to the video game industry. People immediately saw the potential of Wii Sports. Then Wii Fit came out. Now we have Wii Fit Plus.
Countless people have been enticed to purchase these games in order [...]
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GuildWars2.com has posted 2 new Halloween wallpapers for the masses. You can grab those from our Gallery or by clicking on the thumbnails below:
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Opinions on PlayStation Home seem to differ — it doesn’t have the kind of flexibility and user created content that’s made Second Life successful, but it does provide social spaces and content linked to the games and other media we enjoy. For others, like writers at our parent site Joystiq, it’s a brave new virtual world where the fine art of Quincying can thrive.
Now that PlayStation Home has gained some traction with its install base and users are making microtransaction purchases, does Sony intend to develop the marketplace further? Not immediately, according to PlayStation Home’s Pete Edwards. Edge Online quotes Edwards, speaking at the London Games Conference this week: “It’s been a long road. We’ve proved there is a market out there and we’ve got a lot of people that spend a lot of time in [Home]. It’s not a priority right now but there is a business model there.”
[Via G4tv's The Feed]
Filed under: Business models, MMO industry, Virtual worlds, Home, PlayStation Home
PlayStation Home no longer a priority for Sony? originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The settings of Darkfall and EVE Online are worlds apart, but there is some common ground between the titles. PvP combat permeates both sandbox games, and given a potentially hostile environment when starting out, it’s always good to have a helping hand. EVE Online players have training corps like EVE University to show them the ropes in what can sometimes be a brutal game. Darkfall now has an analog of EVE University called “NEW” which Syncaine recently pointed out on his blog, Hardcore Casual. NEW is short for “Newborn on Agon”, a North American server clan that provides training in most any facet of the game for those willing to learn.
Although Darkfall can be harsh to newer players, NEW provides a (comparatively) safe environment where players can spend 30 days learning what interests them, or developing the skills to succeed in the game once it’s time to move on. The clan is politically neutral and owns the city of Hammerdale, contributing to NEW’s potential to become a haven for new players. Also, some of Darkfall’s major alliances support the idea of NEW which could be beneficial in the long run.
It’s great to see things like this happen in sandbox MMOs, and hopefully Darkfall will continue to see its players establish lasting institutions in the game.
Filed under: Fantasy, Darkfall, EVE Online, Guilds, PvP, PvE
Darkfall gets its own analog of EVE University: Newborn on Agon originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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As we’ve said before, we got to see many, many people at GameX 2009 this year. But one of the main reasons we went to the expo was to catch up once again with the team from Hi-Rez Studios and ask them some more questions on their “spy-fi” MMOFPS, Global Agenda.
On the top of our burning question list was what exactly made Global Agenda into an MMO, so we set out to ask associate producer Michal Adam all about what made their AvA and persistent world battles so special. Along the way, we also inquired as to what their PvE content will hold, and what rewards players could expect to find from participating in Global Agenda: Conquest.
For our full video interview with Michal, look no further than after the break!
Continue reading GameX 2009: Inside Global Agenda’s PvE and AvA persistent content battles
Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Video, Business models, Game mechanics, Interviews, MMO industry, PvE, MMOFPS, Global Agenda, Massively Interviews, Massively Event Coverage
GameX 2009: Inside Global Agenda’s PvE and AvA persistent content battles originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.