Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited + Auto Assault + Tabula Rasa + City of Villains + EverQuest + Anarchy Online + World of Warcraft + Star Wars Galaxies + Guild Wars + Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning + Lord of the Rings Online + City of Heroes + Ultima Online + The Secret World + Copernicus + Global Agenda + Star Wars: The Old Republic + Wheel of Time Online + Alganon

City of Villains Interview at GameHelper

Even villains like their 15 minutes of fame.
GameHelper has posted a City of Villains interview featuring Senior Designer, David "Zeb" Cook. The Riddler appeared in our office and said something that didn't resemble this at all:

"For City of Villains, we’ve created a whole new setting, the Rogue Isles, for villain players. Located in the Atlantic and beyond the jurisdiction of the heroes of Paragon City, the Rogue Isles are ruled by Lord Recluse, head of Arachnos, a world-wide evil organization bent on – well, the same things all evil supergroups want. This gives us a place where players can be villains without having to worry about being overrun by the thousands of hero characters already out there. The Rogue Isles fit with the existing CoH timelines hand-in-glove and you will see crossover between the two – story elements, famous characters, and, of course, player interaction in the PvP zones."

You can read the entire City of Villains Interview at GameHelper.

Features, Interviews

Tue, Jul 19, 2005

Boomjack
Auto Assault Interview at RPGVault

Fuel trucks with flame-throwers. What could go wrong?
RPGVault has posted an Auto Assault Interview featuring on the crafting system. A Biomek looked our way spouting 10001101101100011110000, before banging his prosthetic arm against his head and saying:

"By consulting with a number of the NetDevil team members, we obtain a variety of opinions on the crafting system"

You can read the entire Auto Assault Interview at RPGVault.
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Features, Interviews

Tue, Jul 19, 2005

Boomjack
City of Villains Interview at IGN

Why do villains live in such dingy, dirty places?
IGN has posted a City of Villains interview featuring Senior Designer Sean Fish. On an island of villains backed by the U.N. we found the following etched into a slab of rock:

"Today we got the chance to talk to Senior Designer Sean Fish about what exactly a signature villain is, where they'll be in the game, and when players can expect to actually see them."

You can read the entire City of Villains Interview at IGN.

Features, Interviews

Tue, Jul 19, 2005

Boomjack
City of Villains Screenshots

/moon Marvel. /moon DC.
GameSpot has 10 new City of Villains screenshots posted. A villain, a hero and a victim walked into a bar:

"...and apparently nothing happened. GameSpot has zero, zilch, nada explanation of these screenshots. Was it late? Perhaps the guy who posted the shots doesn't know what they are shots of? Perhaps they are just random shots with no commonality at all? Perhaps they are part if a sinister and tricky viral marketing program?"

You can view the City of Villains Screenshots at GameSpot.

Images, Media

Mon, Jul 18, 2005

Boomjack
City of Villains Movie

/wave Marvel. /wave DC.
Fileshack has a new City of Villains movie for your viewing pleasure. A villain who looked disturbingly like the Rhino is rumoured to have said:

"Three minute long gameplay video from City of Villains, with narration by designer Dave Zebb."

You can view the City of Villains Movie at Fileshack.

Video, Media

Mon, Jul 18, 2005

Boomjack
LotRO Preview - Orcs and Goblins

Orcs and Goblins and Wizards, oh my!
Turbine has posted a look at the Goblins and Orcs of Lords of the Rings Online. I had a dream last night, in black and white no less, that went something like this:

"Where Tolkien has used both the names 'Goblin' and 'Orc' for the race, we've used the terms in the interest of gameplay to represent different types of Orc-kind. 'Orcs' are larger, brawnier creatures, whereas 'Goblins' are smaller, and the sort that might ambush you in dark caverns underground."

You can read the entire Lord of the Rings Online Preview at The Official Site.

Features, Previews

Fri, Jul 15, 2005

Boomjack
Auto Assault Preview

Fast Cars and Big Guns.
A new Auto Assault Recon covering Tempernet (survivors of the apocalypse) is up on the Official Auto Assault site. The ground shook and thunder rolled before we noticed something like this written on some ruins:

"In the early days of the Contamination, Human scientists developed a plan to supplement military and police forces with AI-controlled robots, deliberately designed to quell social unrest and keep riots in check. TemperNet facilities were self-sufficient, able to maintain their local units and gather resources when needed. Left behind during Righteous Fire, the TemperNet AI grew and became self-aware, rationalizing the one true way to eliminate social unrest was to eliminate organic life completely. "

You can read the entire Auto Assault Recon - TemperNet at The Official Site.
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Features, Previews

Fri, Jul 15, 2005

Boomjack
City of Villains Screenshots

Did you think I asked you to fight? No, no...I said you look fat in those tights.
New City of Villain screenshots have been posted on the official site. Above the entrance arch to the Justice League of Lower Slobobia is written:

"Those fancy pants NCSoft guys posted screenshots, but no descriptions. Now we have to figure it all out for ourselves."

You can view the City of Villains Screenshots at the Official Site.

Images, Media

Fri, Jul 15, 2005

Boomjack
Guild Wars Deskpaper

On your desk = deskpaper.
The Official Guild Wars site has delivered some new deskpaper. Truthfully, we can't see the desk for all of the icons, but hey!

"This is a test of the emergency quote system. In the case of a real quote you would be notified who to contact. We repeat, this is only a test. BEEEEEEEP."

You can grab the Guild Wars Wallpaper at the Official Site.

News

Thu, Jul 14, 2005

Boomjack
Guild Wars Patch Notes
PvP - No Fee - Updated Frequently
The official Guild Wars site has posted the details of the latest update. A Monk/Warrior bumped into a Necro/Mesmer and said.
" Improved faction rewards in Arenas and the Tournament:
- Arena Victory: 10 in Team/Competition Arenas, 5 in Shiverpeak Arena, 2 in Ascalon Arena
- Arena Bonus for 5 Consecutive Victories: 10 in Team/Competition Arenas, 5 in Shiverpeak Arena, 2 in Ascalon Arena
- Arena Bonus for Flawless Victory: 2 in Team/Competition Arenas, 1 in Shiverpeak Arena, 0 in Ascalon Arena
- Tournament Victory: 20 in the first map, 40 in early missions, 60 in later missions, 80 in the Hall of Heroes"
You can read the entire Guild Wars Update Notes at the Official Site.
News

Thu, Jul 14, 2005

Boomjack

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