Legion of Heroes Seeks Android Beta Testers


unnamed

Nexon M, Nexon’s mobile publishing arm, has announced that it is seeking beta testers for their upcoming mobile MMO, Legion of Heroes. Beta testing begins on June 26th, but eager players can sign up starting today with testers being accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Legion of Heroes hopes to recreate a pc-quality MMO experience for tablets and phones.

Interested gamers can sign up at the following link. The beta client requires an Android device running 4.0 or later.  Legion of Heroes launches later this year on iOS and Android.

(Source: Nexon Press Release)

Defiance Season 2 Premieres Tomorrow


Defiance 2013-04-10 21-41-09-94

Defiance season 2 premieres tomorrow on Syfy, but you can get into the action now with new crossover missions in the Defiance game.

Nolan has returned to Paradise in new crossover content leading into the Season 2 TV debut! Log in today and learn more about Nolan’s search for Irisa as you help him track clues and investigate a Votan trafficking ring in the New Frontier.

Check out Defiance season 2 tomorrow night at 9pm est in the United States, 10pm EST in Canada.

Sony Online Entertainment and ProSiebenSat Parting Ways


DCUO_scr_DLC10_1PlyrWW_003

Sony Online Entertainment’s deal to turn European customers over to publisher ProSiebenSat has been, how do you put this lightly, a complete disaster. The move left SOE’s European customers feeling like second class citizens, managed by a company with no experience in gaming other than running cheap browser titles. The end result, a whole lot of missteps and mismanagement. After two years of negative feedback, Sony Online Entertainment has finally announced that they are divorcing ProSiebenSat.1, and that players will be migrated back to SOE accounts in the near future.

We constantly review community feedback via all channels and want to thank you for your ongoing dialog. We wanted to let you know that Sony Online Entertainment and ProSiebenSat1. Games have jointly decided to migrate all PSG accounts for PlanetSide 2DC Universe Online and EverQuest II back to SOE in the near future. Please take a moment to read the FAQ, and watch for updates as we iron out the details of the process!

The region locks are already lifted as of this publishing, with account migrations coming next month.

(Source: SOE)

Lego Minifigures Now In Beta


lego_minifigures_online_2

Lego Minifigures has gone into open beta. The game is currently available in English on the PC with further localizations and platforms (tablet) coming further down the line. In order to play, you’ll need a Lego account as the game does not go through Funcom’s account system. The open beta aims to tweak game mechanics and the in-game store to the community’s preferences, so get in and have your voice heard.

(Source: Lego Minifigures)

Derek Smart Explains Line of Defense EA Fees


LOD_3

3000AD recently revealed that Line of Defense is set to launch under Steam’s early access program at the rather hefty sum of $99 for the package. Derek Smart took to Twitter to explain the pricing as an insurance policy that only those interested in bug testing join, and that “freeloaders” are weeded out.

We’re a SMALL independent game dev making a MASSIVE game in a genre dominated and monopolized by SOE and their popular @planetside2 series. In contrast, from start to finish, LOD was developed by less than ten people. Including third-party contractors. Yeah. And unlike those other guys, we don’t take your money, then plonk you in useless assets (how do you like that hanger now?), a largely unfinished product or a product that may not even see the light of day. I don’t even need to defend against that premise; go look at my game releases. While they may not be everyone’s cup of tea, we still keep making them because we have and know our audience.

Smart also announced that Line of Defense will be adding in playable female characters.

(Source: Twitlonger)

MMOrning Shots: It's Destiny


Crucible_Screenshot_6

Today’s MMOrning Shot comes to us from Bungie, more specifically their upcoming shooter Destiny. You can check out the open alpha or pre-order to get into the open beta starting next month.

Pre-order MMOrning Shots every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Square Enix Posts Fiscal Year Results


ffxiv_01122014_235308

Square Enix has posted their financial results for the fiscal 2014 year ending March 31, 2014. In addition to a nearly five percent rise in net sales over the previous year, Square Enix also reports a 10.5 billion yen operating income ($100 million, approximately) compared to last year’s 6 billion yen loss. The boost in operating income is attributed to favorable sales from the Final Fantasy X/X-2 Remaster, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, as well as continued success from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

(Source: Polygon)

Old School RuneScape Gets New School Skill


noedits

Old School RuneScape isn’t simply about allowing disgruntled players to relive the golden days of the past, since its introduction earlier this year the offshoot has gone in a rather separate direction from its New School counterpart. Thanks to a content system where updates are suggested and then voted on by the community, with nothing making its way in unless the majority say yes, Old School RuneScape has seen a few content updates from past its time, like optional hud improvements and even the god wars dungeon and godswords. The players even managed to vote in content that never existed back in the day, like new items and interfaces and even a new skill.

Designed by a member of the community and voted on by players, the Artisan skill is a bit like a craftsman’s take on slayer, where a slayer master gives assignments to kill certain creatures. In Artisan, an artisan master gives assignments to craft specific items in return for experience, the benefit being that you level in any related skills simultaneously. Players will be able to craft creature idols which, when burned, offer combat boosts. Players will also be able to learn how to craft special items that boost other skills, like cooking better quality food or new clothing.

You can check it all out at the dev blog below.

(Source: Old School RuneScape)

Line of Defense Early Access Coming July


LOD_3

As far as the massively multiplayer FPS goes, Planetside pretty much has the market both cornered and monopolized. Happily, that is about to change as 3000AD has announced the first beta phase of Line of Defense will go live next month on PC. Line of Defense will make its debut on Steam early access with only certain features unlocked at the outset. As early access progresses, more features will be added in.

Line of Defense will debut for $99 for the early access package, granting access to the game as well as the Tactical Advancement Level IV pack (a $70 value) as well as other early access perks and a copy of Line of Defense: Tactics, a strategy companion game released earlier this year. If you don’t feel like getting in early, Line of Defense will eventually be available under a free to play hybrid model.

Check it out at the official website.

(Source: 3000AD press release)

E3 2014: FFXIV A Realm In Peril Trailer


Square Enix has revealed the latest trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. The trailer details some of the content coming in Patch 2.3, focusing on the return of the primals, summoned by the various beast tribes that inhabit Eorzea. Players will face off against classic primals, including Garuda, Titan, Leviathan, Ramuh, and Shiva. In addition, Naoki Yoshida will be conducting a live show from the E3 floor around 4pm EST today (6/11) to answer questions and details about the upcoming 2.3 patch.

For now, check out the trailer above.