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Worthplaying Previews the MMOFPS "Huxley"

I have to put "Huxley" in quotes...
For some reason it conjures up images of "The Cosby Show" rather than the fast paced Massively Multiplayer first-person-shooter due out in Q3 2006 that it is. If all goes as planned, "Huxley" might just be a perfect storm of FPS and RPG elements, set inside perhaps the most dynamic environment we've seen. Though, of course, we haven't seen Auto Assault yet!

" The game itself takes place in a massive world that is always changing and evolving. Right now, there are two massive cities that allow players of the two races to communicate and socialize with each other in a camp-like area before going into battle. Once in battle, Huxley will feature both player-vs.-player and player-vs.-non-player character fights that have the high intensity of other online FPS, but they will also feature RPG elements that will provide for a rich gaming experience. That is one of the key areas that WEBZEN wanted to address. Instead of just doing a FPS on a larger scale, they wanted to combine the fast-paced action of an online FPS with the interactions of an RPG. This mixture of gameplay genres makes for a very satisfying and deep experience. Everything a player does in Huxley not only has an effect on himself (or herself), but also on his/her group, the race, and the world itself. The interactions of the players are linked to the survival of their entire race. "

More fun than a Puddin' Pop: the "Huxley" preview at Worthplaying!

Features, Previews

Sun, Aug 28, 2005

Ethec
Game-Vixen.com Previews Auto Assault

Gamer Girlies Walk Us Through Their AA Experience
For a bare-bones, no-acronym approach to what AA is all about, check out Game-Vixens AA preview (**Sort-of Pseudo Disclaimer: Ethec by no means wishes to say that girls can't use acronyms or write complex reviews, and he wishes to thank Game-Vixen for writing a review for simpletons like him... aaagh don't hurt me, please! ::curls into a ball::)

"Auto Assault is set in a futuristic world contaminated by radiation released when humans attempted to wipe the surface clean in order to rid themselves of alien invaders. Only after resurfacing from hundreds of years living underground did they realize what a mistake they had made. This radiation created mutated forms of all life including a portion of humanity who are now called mutants. There were other humans who adapted to this contamination by fusing nano technology and flesh together; these humanoids are known as biomeks."

More from the Auto Assault preview at Game-vixens.com!

Features, Previews

Sun, Aug 28, 2005

Ethec
Armchair Empire Previews "Tabula Rasa"

If the name means "blank slate," you know it has to have a good backstory!Actually, we know it has an immersive storyline because Richard "the father of MMOGs" Garriott is involved! Since TR is still a long ways out, this preview focuses on what Destination Games / NC Soft developers are concentrating on: namely a pure PvE, soloer-friendly, story-stuffed sci-fi high-octane MMOG with an accent on open-ended, class role-defying gameplay (whoa, there's a lot of adjectives there!).

"With Tabula Rasa, Destination Games is trying to do something a little bit different with the genre, taking certain elements from the first person shooter, and fusing them with role-playing. This isn’t to say that the game is going to be highly twitch-oriented, where dexterity rules the roost, as this simply isn’t the case. The game will still be focused on stats and character advancement like one would expect to find in an RPG, but the developers want to find a way to include some of the visceral, psychological elements of the FPS to include in the game. By doing this, they hope to provide a more intense, fast-paced experience for players."

Sit back and enjoy Armchair Empire's Tabula Rasa preview!

Features, Previews

Sat, Aug 27, 2005

Ethec
City of Villains Pre-order Helmets
Exclusive Virtual Helmets
NCSoft has posted pictures of the helmets that City of Villains pre-order customers will receive. Hats R Us was unaware of this promotion and has lodged an official protest that goes something like this:

"City of Villains™ Exclusive Pre-Order Helmets"

You can view the City of Villains Pre-order Helmets at The Official Site.
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Features, Previews

Fri, Aug 26, 2005

Boomjack
Saga of Ryzom Preview at RPGVault
A brief glimpse into a saga.
RPGVault has posted a Saga of Ryzom preview featuring the Tryker race. Kevin Pereira of Attack of the Show is rumoured to have once worked as a tricycle riding clown at the circus where he was paid to yell:

" A youthful Tryker refugee tells us about the playful, wide-eyed race and its status in Nevrax' persistent state world."

You can read the entire Saga of Ryzom Preview at RPGVault.
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Fri, Aug 26, 2005

Boomjack
Hero's Journey Preview at RPGVault
Do all heroes have journeys?.
RPGVault has posted a Hero's Journey Peek #5, focusing on one of the creatures, the Targust. Vin Diesel once ran around the world in 22 minutes. He could have done it faster, but he stopped to say this:

"An introduction to the massive, immensely powerful Targust, one of the creatures we'll see in Simutronics' endeavor"

You can read the entire Hero's Journey Preview at RPGVault.
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Fri, Aug 26, 2005

Boomjack
City of Heroes Update Previewed at IGN

I'm omnipotent, and I wear yellow tights!
IGN has posted a preview of City of Heroes: The Forest of Dread. Bruce Campbell, mistaking "Dread" for "Dead" rushing to Paragon City and announced:

" As any former or continuing players are probably aware, developer Cryptic Studios is serious about continuing to push big updates through into City of Heroes as long as the game has legs. So far, it's legs look to be running strong so it's no real surprise that another update will be hitting the game soon… as in "next week" soon. We had a chance to check out The Forest of Dread update recently in order to get a look at the new zone, powers sets, villains, and more. "

You can read the entire City of Heroes: The Forest of Dread at IGN.

Features, Previews

Thu, Aug 25, 2005

Boomjack
DaoC: Darkness Rising Preview

What makes darkness rise? Is it like a helium balloon?
RPGVault has posted a preview of Dark Age of Camelot: Darkness Rising. Vin Diesel once wanted to hit a club earlier than usual, so he spun the Earth increasing the speed of its rotation causing darkness to rise. He did not however, ever say this:

" A look ahead to a major feature addition in Mythic's next online world expansion pack, player-controlled mounts "

You can read the entire Dark Age of Camelot: Darkness Rising Preview at RPGVault.

Features, Previews

Wed, Aug 24, 2005

Boomjack
Guild Wars PvP Extreme Weekend

PvP Extreme and still no monthly fee.
Details on the upcoming PvP Extreme event for Guild Wars players have been posted on the official site. Dave Chappelle swears up and down that he didn't say this:

" Join us for our three-day Guild Wars PvP Extreme Weekend (PvPX) and get a jump on the competition. For the entire weekend, all PvP play gets you extra faction points. "

You can read the details of the Guild Wars - PvP Extreme Weekend at the Official Site.

Features, Previews

Tue, Aug 23, 2005

Boomjack
City of Villains Preview at GamesRadar

Bringing chaos to your door. Delivery is free.
GamesRadar has posted a City of Villains Preview. Where have all the heroes gone? We don't know, but we do know this:

"Cryptic Studios were rebuffed by publisher after publisher when looking for a commercial partner to bring their world to spandex-hungry PC gamers.
They knew that a game based around superheroes would find an audience. But in a time where everything was an EverQuest clone, no one would believe them. Until they met Korean publishers NCsoft."

You can read the entire City of Villains Preview at GamesRadar.

Features, Previews

Tue, Aug 23, 2005

Boomjack

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