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Bill: WoWGW2Elite Dangeroushttp://www.thrustmaster.com/en_UK/products/t16000mhttp://www.thrustmaster.com/en_UK/products/tflight-hotas-x Harry:   WoWElite Dangerous: In Space No-One Can Find Their FriendsEVE   Chris: Elite DangerousRiftShadows of MordorMarvel Heroes LOTRO Update 15 coming November 5th – Beorning patch http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/10/28/lord-of-the-rings-online-update-15-coming-next-wednesday/ Walkthrough of Update 15: http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/01/the-road-to-mordor-a-dev-tour-of-lotros-update-15/ Trove Open Beta http://www.trionworlds.com/trove/2014/10/30/trove-open-beta-arrives-nov-5-2014/ Wednesday, November 5th.There will be no wipes from closed beta.The new class Candy Barbarian will be coming “soon.”Website: http://www.trionworlds.com/trove/ Gameplay Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQso9uqzt9M   Wildstar Opens Up Free Transfers https://forums.wildstar-online.com/forums/index.php?/topic/117204-server-transfer-update/ As of 10/28/14, once NA servers come back online, we will enable free PvP to PvE and PvE to PvP realm transfers. You will be able to transfer from PvP to PvE servers and vice-versa, for free, for your games account region.Website: http://www.wildstar-online.com/ Civilization Online is apparently a thing http://www.civilizationonline.com/ Gameplay footage found here: http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/03/watch-two-hours-of-civilization-online-unfold/   40K Founders pack for 15$ if you for some reason can’t buy the 450$ one. http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/10/31/warhammer-40-000-eternal-crusade-announces-15-pioneer-founder/   Pre-order founder packs running from $40 to $450 went live last June, but the newly announced pioneer packs cost only $15. They’re aimed squarely at gamers “who want to contribute to the founder’s program without as much of an investment,” says Behaviour Online’s Miguel Caron.The game’s planned hybrid model will restrict free-to-play gamers to the Ork Boyz faction. Pioneer packs “extend the Ork experience” with perks including an Ork-only character slot, 15,000 RTP, badges, gear, and the opportunity to pay for access to the game module planned for early 2015.The game is planned for a full release, late 2015.Was NOT crowd funded.   If you have X-Com: Enemy Within, You can download Evolve http://steamcommunity.com/games/273350/announcements/detail/242393516593929259 If you’ve already hunted aliens in XCOM on Steam, you can now install Evolve Big Alpha with no registration code required (PC only).Check your Steam games library to install Evolve, and join the hunt!In Evolve, four players fight together to take down a fifth player, who takes on the role of a monster with unique (and deadly) attributes.Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR7bZmth0ow   Website: https://www.eternalcrusade.com/ Founder Packs: https://www.eternalcrusade.com/founder-store/products/7-founder-packs Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAlOe8fUoG0 Gameplay Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9H7LEecCB0   Patreon:

What we’ve done in game: Layanor:LOTRO 20510 kills. Warlord Title.90,601wdLOTRO halloween eventWildstarFive Nights At Freddy’s Bill:WildstarGW2 Chris:WildstarMarvel HeroesRiftWoW   RIFT’s Nightmare Tide expansion launches today http://community.riftgame.com/en/2014/10/21/nightmare-tide-approaches/Three new zonesSummon Aquatic Mounts and explore sunken lairsWield new Mastery Abilities amplifying the power of each Calling as you ascend to Level 65. Take your crafting skills to nwew heights with Expansion Recipes. Power up with new equipment and even new Equipment Slots!Battles through 6 new Dungeons, plus a Chronicle, Sliver, and a Raid Recruit and command Minions to seek out hidden treasures, quest with friends of any level. First Report Episode 8 – Rift’s Nightmare Tide Expansion http://mmoreporter.com/2014/10/24/first-report-episode-8-20-minutes-with-rifts-nightmare-tide-expansion/   Tera Expansion http://tera.enmasse.com/news/posts/tera-s-expansion-is-coming News is thin but some things were mentionedNew 65 level capsNew zonesNew gear and skillsIt will be a free updateCompletely new PVP battleground experienceVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0Ft2_nhalU GoDaddyNew 30% offer code: mmo30   Wildstar Layoffs http://www.mmorpg.com/newsroom.cfm/read/32834/NCSoft-Western-Operations-Layoffs-Confirmed.html Ncsoft Official Message:While decisions like this are always hard, they are necessary as we begin the implementation of a new strategy designed to strengthen our footing as a leader in global entertainment.Moving forward, we will continue to focus on our core development capabilities and the intellectual properties (WildStar, Aion, Lineage, and Guild Wars franchises) that have made NCSOFT what it is today. However, we are looking to move into new business segments like mobile and tablet games as well as explore emerging technologies.Again, the decision to reduce staff was not an easy one, and we sincerely wish everyone well in their next endeavors. League of Legends 1 Billion revenue this year http://venturebeat.com/2014/10/23/the-10-highest-grossing-online-pc-games-in-2014-hearthstone-dota-2-cant-compete-with-league-of-legends/ Patreon:patreon.com/mmoreporter DoghouseGo to doghousesystems.com and use the coupon code MMOREPORTER to double your ram. Contact InfoWebsite: mmoreporter.comEmaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporterTwitter: @mmo_reporterTwitter: @harryholTwitter: @layanorTwitter: @mmobillVoicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page.Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork/ http://mmoreporter.com/support/

This week the Knights of Four ponder on EVE adding permadeath, games that are good to play on the toilet, and Chris kicks Harry off the show because Final Fantasy XIV is a awesome game!

This week the four MMO knights reform and talk about Wildstars new updates. EVE onlines new updates, and Star Wars the Old Republic new updates. That’s a lot of space talk! What we’ve done in game:Harry LOTROShadow of MordorElite DangerousKerbal Space ProgramEVEDestinyFFXIVDesert GolfingLayanor: LOTROSecret WorldHearthstone – level 29 mageBill: GW2 – mainly alt’ingWoW – re-subbed ahead of the expansion release (also bought the expansion)Diablo 3 – bountiesShadows of Mordor – big difference in playability between steam stream and comp screenChris: DestinyShadows of MordorRiftWildstarMarvel HeroesNewsWildstar: State of the Game Letter http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/news/2014-10-10-state-of-the-game/   Carbine Studios has just posted another WildStarstate-of-the-game letter to fans. In it, the studio says that an upcoming content update will provide two content chapters: The first, Mystery of the Genesis Prime, will introduce a new level 50 zone and tie into the plot fromThe Strain. The second, Journey to OMNIcore-1, opens up the “galaxy-spanning Nexus Saga,” which the devs say includes “content for players of all stripes, from lore-filled immersive solo content, to fast and furious 5-player quests and massive 20-player public events.”https://forums.wildstar-online.com/forums/index.php?/topic/115585-mystery-of-the-genesis-prime-update-notes/ All Dungeons and Adventures will now have their own associated quests that will provide players with valuable rewards upon completion.Completing Veteran Stormtalon’s Lair or Veteran Ruins of Kel Voreth and earning a gold medal now each reward a single-use http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/news/2014-10-13-its-megaservers-time/Game down for 12 to 24 hours starting at 5AM Pacific October 15thSurnames area added to deal with duplicate names.Characters level 1 and 2 who have not been played in 30 days will be deleted! Destiny is drawing the crowds http://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=12272 3.2 million players log in regularly.Destiny averages 3.2 million players each and every day!Average playtime is still right around 3 hours a day, even on weekdays, one month after launch. Star Citizen planet gameplay previewed at CitizenCon last week http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/10/13/heres-an-early-look-at-star-citizens-planetside-gameplay/ Also buggy, a little stilted feeling and obviously not ready. I’m still excited though :) Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan Launching around Christmas timepre-order Shadow of Revan for $19.99Skill trees are being erasedGalactic starfighter requisition reward are going higherTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga46ILw7iaY Official: http://www.swtor.com/info/news/press-release/20141006 Players who pre-order by November 2, 2014 will receive: One week of Early Access to Shadow of Revan starting December 2Exclusive Grand Statue of Revan to display in Player StrongholdsThe Digital expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel (subscribers automatically receive Rise of the Hutt Cartel)Players who pre-order by December 1, 2014 will receive: Final patch notes here: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/15682579/602-ptr-patch-notes-sep-18-9-18-2014

What we’ve done in game:Layanor:LotroThe Secret WorldThe Binding of IsaacHearthstone Bill:Shadows of MordorGuild Wars 2DAOCCivHearthstoneArcheAge (only a short session)Windows 10 Online: Enter the Gates Chris:DestinyShadows of MordorRiftbatmanInterview with Jeff Kurtenacker News:How to save Wildstar (if it needs saving)http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/10/02/the-think-tank-how-to-save-wildstar-if-wildstar-needs-saving/ Lots of issues (content slowdown, Stephen Frost & Jeremy Gaffney [lead producer and president respectively] leaving, “Mega-server’ing”, Halloween/Christmas content cancelled in favor of other content/tech) that hint the game may not be doing wellWhat do we think? Is Wildstar struggling? What would have made it better? Benefit of the doubt: if we assume Wildstar is doing just fine, how do we explain the relatively recent issues?MMORPG.com interview with Mike Donatelli (Product Director) and Chad Moore (Creative Director)http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/632/feature/9004/WildStar-Donatelli-Moore-Respond-to-Concerns.html LOTRO update 15 is on public beta server (Bullroarer)https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?557012-A-Letter-From-Executive-Producer-Aaron-Campbell-October-2014 Beornings incMoving into Central GondorNew epic battle (Pelargir)Legendary item improvements being pushed back to Update 16 (in 2015)GoDaddyNew 30% offer code: mmo30   DAOC reactivating accountshttp://www.darkageofcamelot.com/content/come-back-camelot Get ready to read the help file – I forgot how to play!Nostalgia overload Rift – Nightmare Tide delayed to October 22http://forums.riftgame.com/general-discussions/news-announcements/438707-nightmare-tide-extends-open-beta-launch-set-oct-22-a-4.html#post4909236 Change announced on October 2nd. Original launch date was Oct 8th. 6 days notice of a 2 week delay? Cutting it close?No reason given other than QA testing. Community is split, with many happy to wait for the more polished release, while many are angry that Trion couldn’t make the original release date.Extra-Life Team Page: http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=portal.teamSummary&participantID=105695 Donations go to:Chris – BC Children’s HospitalBill – BC Children’s HospitalLayanor – Milwaukee Children’s HospitalChris – Will be livestreaming my Chua creation on Thursday, October 16th. Come help me choose what I’ll be staring at for 24 hours!Sponsors:Patreon:patreon.com/mmoreporter DoghouseGo to doghousesystems.com and use the coupon code MMOREPORTER to double your ram. Contact InfoWebsite: mmoreporter.comEmaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporterTwitter: @mmo_reporterTwitter: @harryholTwitter: @layanorTwitter: @mmobillVoicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page.Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork/

Chris, Harry, and Layanor, talk about Wildstar! We also talk about Mythic closing, and Layanor explanes how the secret world works! Audio Version: What we did in game   Layanor  LOTRO I am 33% in the moors Got power leveled for awhile on Landroval so I can join the Weatherstock festival. Secret World. Made a penetration build. Bill  Wait in line to play Wildstar Wildstar Chris  Wildstar Wildstar Wildstar Wildstar Wildstar   Wildstar Launches today!   Mythic Entertainment shuts down http://kotaku.com/ea-shuts-down-mythic-the-studio-behind-warhammer-onlin-1583376655   Company made Warhammer Online, Dark Age of Camelot, and Ultima Online. When reached by Kotaku, EA sent over the following statement:We are closing the EA Mythic location in Fairfax, Virginia, as we concentrate mobile development in our other studio locations. We are working with all impacted employees to provide assistance in finding new opportunities, either within EA or with other companies via an upcoming job fair. No word if Dark Age of Camelot or Ultima Online will be closing down.   EVE Online: “Kronos” has launched: http://www.eveonline.com/news/kronos-has-been-successfully-deployed/ In the expansion, players will be tasked with hunting down a particular sect of pirates, the Guristas, by hunting through a null-sec system for the prized data. CCP will be dangling eight new ship skins as potential rewards for a successful search. Kronos will also include a rebalance of 38 ships, a "heap" of modules, and a total overhaul of the drone weapon system. CCP stated that the two themes of the expansion's balancing are the ascendancy of pirates and mercenaries and advancements in industrial technology.   The Secret World “Tokyo” is coming on wednesday: http://www.thesecretworld.com/news/game_director_letter_may_2014 Tokyo is the first major update for the secret world. Not much of the story has been given away, but a offical trailer shows that Tokyo is infected by something, is locked down, and  they are executing anyone that is infected. The update will have one of three new areas added to it, full of stories and quests. The other two large areas will be add in the next two issues. It will also add the new AEGIS system, which is like a swappable elemental system, and used in fights with mobs that suddenly put up a variety of different AEGIS shields. The new areas must be bought from the store to enter them. When the third Tokyo Issue is released, it will have a new Lair area, a new Dungeon, and a new Raid. There is also a new scenario map made, but it has no release date yet. Tokyo Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWqD4Bg0-bY&   Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternet  

This week we talk about World of Warship, new betas coming out, and how to play EVE Online the right way. Audio Version: What we did in game Layanor - Yellow Pants lotro 32% The Secret World Bill - Teal Pants GW2.  Getting a touch bored If only there was a new game coming to sate my gaming appetite Started reading “Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss - thumbs up so far Harry - Burgundy Pants Oculus Rift, Durovis Dive http://jaywalkersinteractive.com/bluemarble Just finished Ready Player One http://www.amazon.com/Ready-Player-One-Ernest-Cline-ebook/dp/B005CVWWJY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid= Watch Dogs is a blast online Chris - Rift Hearthstone Wildstar - Ops Week How to train a Dragon. I mean EVE Online Pilot http://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/eve-online-news/new-player-training-session-schedule   World of Warships Diary http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/05/27/first-world-of-warships-video-diary-released/ The devs get to tour many battleships in real life. They explain how being on the ship, gives them more data for them to use in the game They say even tho submarines did make a huge impact on ship battles, there just just no way to put them into the game and have fair gameplay.   Attack Squadrons shot down http://www.starwarsattacksquadrons.com/ http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/05/23/disney-shutters-star-wars-attack-squadrons/   Two Betas Next Month Open Beta Starts in june for LEGO Minifigures Online http://www.funcom.com/news/explore_the_medieval_world_in_new_legominifigures_online_video Swordsman http://community.arcgames.com/en/news/swordsman/detail/5005773-swordsman-entering-closed-beta-on-june-16 Swordsman starts on June 16th and ends on the 27th Lego Minifigures does not have a date set yet.   Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternet more dots. hit it like you mean it.  

This we the gang of four are back! We talk about Goggle buying Twitch, and how cool the large scale battles Warhammer 40k Online will be. Audio Version: What we did in game   Layanor - LOTRO 32% Bill - Wildstar GW2 Harry - Final fantasy XIV Elite Dangerous Guild Wars 2 The quest for VR Chris - Wildstar FTL Hearthstone KOTOR   Penny arcade - Wildstar Comic http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/i-4R4HjPM/0/1050x10000/i-4R4HjPM-1050x10000.jpg   Google to buy Twitch? http://variety.com/2014/digital/news/youtube-to-acquire-videogame-streaming-service-twitch-for-1-billion-sources-1201185204/ Chart http://www.business2community.com/social-buzz/twitch-grabs-u-s-peak-internet-traffic-facebook-hulu-amazon-0771116#!PdVEZ   They knew! http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/05/20/38-studios-knew-75m-loan-wasnt-enough-to-finish-project-copern/ 38 studios knew they were underfunded!   Thousands of players on the same battlefield in Warhammer 40k http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/954/feature/8522/Pikko-Server-Technology.html/page/1 Next module for Neverwinter announced!  TYRANNY OF DRAGONS Fourth Module for Acclaimed MMO Coming August 14, 2014 “This is a pivotal year for Dungeons & Dragons and we are thrilled to have Perfect World and Cryptic on board to make Neverwinter a key part of the D&D experience as we transition to the future,” said Nathan Stewart, Dungeons & Dragons Brand Director. “The new Tyranny of Dragons module is just the beginning of us bringing our new serialized entertainment to the fans of both tabletop and digital games.” For more information about Neverwinter, and to play now for free, visit the official website at: http://www.PlayNeverwinter.com The newest games to go F2P are Asheron’s Call 1 and 2. https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?63316-Update-on-Final-Billing-For-Asheron%92s-Call-and-Asheron-s-Call-2   Guild Wars 2 kills the Queensdale zerg http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/261y5r/bye_bye_queensdale_champ_train/ If you need your Wildstar fix: https://forums.wildstar-online.com/forums/index.php?/topic/49028-ops-week-faq/ Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternet  

When the hosts are all gone, and you need someone super cool. Who you gonna call? Layanor takes over this week and talks about ESO getting pushed back six months, a new dinosaur MMO, and shares something disturbing from his past.   Audio Version: What HE did in game LAYANOR LOTRO 27% in the moors Hearthstone Knights of Pen and Paper Infectonator   *List of old hosts* Bill Harry Chris   News ESO delayed on ps4 and Xbox for 6 months http://www.computerandvideogames.com/462639/six-month-delay-suspected-for-console-versions-of-elder-scrolls-online/   Wildstar is in open beta! http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/news/open-beta-is-live/   LOTRO Chicken Hockey! http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/05/08/chicken-lacrosse-returns-to-lord-of-the-rings-online/   The Stomping Land http://thestompingland.com/   Sponsor: Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Dubstep song credit goes to soulblud at Newgrounds http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/480641     Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternet  

MMO Reporter is like a table - if it's perfectly balanced it only needs 2 legs to stand tall! Bill and Harry carry the load this week and share thoughts on Archeage's first popularized criminal, Project Legion from CCP, Defiance going free to play, and something about Wildstar. Chris who? Layanor what? Audio Version: What we did in game Bill GW2 Diablo 3   Harry FFXIV Etrian Odyssey Untold   News Archeage alpha player sentenced to 770minutes (12 hours, 50 min) of jail time http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/05/02/archeage-player-sentenced-to-13-hours-in-jail-by-peers/ http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/411653/page/1   CCP Unveils Project Legion, a free to play shooter for PC http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-3-s-shooter-dust-514-redesigned-for-the-pc-as-project-legion/1100-6419407/   Wildstar open beta week! http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/news/open-beta-is-coming-may-8/   Defiance will be going Free to Play on June 4th for the PC http://www.defiance.com/en/game/overview/free-to-play/   Sponsor: Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternet    

This weeks episode is the highest rated show off the year on any other network! The show talks it's self! Amazing! The gang talks about the new pay model for Minecraft, and the strange new fate for the old DOS MUD code. 10 out of 10. 6 out of 5 stars. 12 thumbs up! OK im done making jokes... Audio Version: What we did in game Bill - GW2 Diablo 3 Wildstar… oh wait… no...   Harry - FFXIV Survarium Mario Golf World Tour   Chris - ESO Wildstar   Minecraft officially a subscription MMO? http://www.joystiq.com/2014/04/24/minecraft-realms-subscription-service-now-available/   Destiny - To PC or not to… awww f*** it. No PC Version http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/29/destiny-shows-off-devils-lair-explains-lack-of-a-pc-version/   MUD1 donated to a college? http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/216421/Stanford_University_acquires_source_code_for_first_ever_online_virtual_world.php   http://www.british-legends.com/CMS/ It’s about the score, not about the game http://www.p4rgaming.com/gamers-have-fun-with-superman-64-after-discovering-it-received-1010-reviews/ People are unable to evaluate the quality of a game without metacritic. Reviewers have absolute power in deciding the taste of gamers. https://twitter.com/joseph_foran Sponsor: Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Bill - Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternet   http://www.realclear.com/assets/photos/208465_5_.jpg http://www.realclear.com/arts/2013/09/25/worst_tattoos_3278.html?utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=promo  

Bill, Harry, and Chris, all talk about the recent review of the World of Darkness property, talk about Arch Age, Arch Lord, and some guy from WoW! For real?   Audio Version: What we did in game   Bill Free XP in Rift GW2 alt levelling Diablo 3   Harry - Final Fantasy XIV Hearthstone Logged into EVE to set a skill Paid my upkeep in LOTRO Back to Final Fantasy XIV I might be playing Final Fantasy XIV right now…   Chris - Wildstar ESO Hearthstone on iPad Its all Bill’s Fault! CCP Reviews the worth of World of Darkness http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/15/ccp-reviewing-world-of-darkness-ip/ In the aftermath of World of Darkness' cancellation and the layoffs at its Atlanta studio, CCP said that it is taking time to "review" the White Wolf IP. "We believe that the World of Darkness IP is very valuable and will be reviewing the status of it in the coming weeks and months, but we have no specific plans under consideration at this time," The studio lodged a loss of $21 million for the year despite increasing revenue year-over-year. This was mostly due to a "massively increased R&D budget" that was feeding into projects such as WoD.   Archlord 2 Closed Beta Pre-Register http://archlord2.webzen.com/events/PreRegister "Archlord 2 is a medieval fantasy-based MMORPG that takes place in the mysterious and dangerous world of Chantra," Webzen explains. "Players will join in a never-ending conflict between the two opposing factions of the Azuni and the Crunn. They will be able to satisfy their thirst for power by participating in enormous PvP battles holding up to 400 players and fighting to claim the ultimate prize and to become the Archlord -- the world's supreme ruler." Registration does not guarantee closed beta access, according to the company's press release. You'll be entered into a key lottery. The closed beta is currently scheduled to begin in June.   Archage - Class Crafting http://www.archeagegame.com/en/news/2014/04/archeage-feature-guide-classes-and-crafting/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeSnnsOzyhU (long video, but worth watching if you have the time). Your Class is composed of three Skillsets chosen out of a possible ten. There are no restrictions on which Skillsets can be paired with each other, resulting in 120 uniquely-named Class combinations of varying functionality (and efficacy). Want some bard skills alongside your dual-wield melee and your archery? There’s a name for that: Bloodskald. Skillsets retain their individual level even when “unequipped,” allowing you to level multiple trees to max if you’d like. Skillsets you’ve never used will stay at level ten, regardless of your character’s main level – it’s typically easier to slot one lower-level skill with two higher ones when leveling up additional trees.   Some guy got all the WoW achievements (2057) http://kotaku.com/russian-player-unlocks-all-2-057-achievements-in-world-1566029494 Sponsor: Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork  

This week, we talk about the biggest news that has come out this year. World of Darkness being canceled. Audio Version: What we did in game   Layanor LOTRO 18% Hearthstone   Bill GW2 Diablo 3 - Crusadered!   Harry ESO Final Fantasy XIV Hearthstone Star Citizen adds towels http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/15/star-citizen-tops-42-million-adds-towels/   WORLD OF DARKNESS CANCELLED! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! http://www.ccpgames.com/en/home Eve Online developer CCP has announced the cancellation of vampire MMO World of Darkness. 56 staff at the Atlanta studio where it was being made have been laid off. Those who remain will work on Eve Online. "The decision to end the World of Darkness MMO project is one of the hardest I've ever had to make," commented CCP boss Hilmar Veigar Pétursson. "I have always loved and valued the idea of a sandbox experience set in that universe, and over the years I've watched the team passionately strive to make that possible. "I would like to give special thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the World of Darkness MMO a reality, especially the team members affected by this decision. Their considerable contribution to CCP will not be forgotten, and we wish them well. Lord of the Rings Online adds a new class. https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?546305-A-letter-From-Executive-Producer-Aaron-Campbell-April-2014 The new class is based on the Beorin. You can change into a bear! roaarararararararaa!! Sponsors: Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork

This week, the four warriors talk about the guild wars 2 server merge, how cool hearthstone is, and Bill really really really wants to talk about Mankinis. Time for some wax! Audio Version: What we did in game Layanor LOTRO 16% Secret World   Bill D3 - Reaper of Souls GW2   Harry ESO Final Fantasy XIV Civ V Hearthstone WoW Titanfall   Chris ESO Wildstar Hearthstone on iPad   New content for ESO announced: http://elderscrollsonline.com/en/news/post/2014/04/07/introducing-craglorn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4PddwLiYQs New PvE zone Meant for V10 players Challenging Content for Groups 12 players trials, including leaderboards Also some ESO payment problems. http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/discussion/67461/bank-account-being-charged   GW2 Megaservers https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/introducing-the-megaserver-system/ An expansion of the phasing/instancing of servers Will start in heart of the mist No more overflow, just more instances of the world map Still easy to switch instances to get to group mates. Will focus on connections (guild, friends, home server, languages) to fill maps Will not affect WuvWuv   Secret World Mankini controversy http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/04/08/the-secret-worlds-joel-bylos-takes-on-mankinigate/ Email: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZLBnO3reE http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/165194/the-canadians-of-europe   To MMO-Reporter, I hope you will act to limit futter anti-danish utterances from Bill, after his performance on the two previous episodes. I understand that our good taste in pastries can inspire envy in some, but that is hardly a reason to be uncivil about it.   Sincerely, The Listener from Denmark   Epic Comment: Jay O   Thanks guys for a great show! I'm glad you brought up Neverwinter. I've been playing (with a bit of a few month break) since Alpha. I think it's a great game that is only going to get better. I've played WoW, EVE, Age of Conan, Lotro, SWTOR, the Secret World, GW2 and a bit of Rift...would you believe Neverwinter is the only game I've taken to max level/end game? I'm glad I did. For one thing it didn't take me a year to get there (maybe a month and a half on my HR)...which is way more fun when your a middle-aged guy with a job/house/family and don't have hours and hours of game time. There is so much potential here...have you tried well-rated foundry quests? Tried any of the Call to Arms events? PVP? What do you think of the action combat?...I love it and have been spoiled from playing traditional MMO hotkey games (also spoiled by GW2 which is my other favourite game right now). I love the simple interface while still being able to draw from a fairly substantial skill tree to mix things up or make things just the way I want for my play style. I'm getting excited for the epic stuff I'll be able to do at lvl 60. Cons to the game: I don't like the Perfect World influence of constantly advertising the super loot someone just got from a lock box, I don't like that you can't scroll in and out on your character without hitting "B", I don't like that there isn't a shifting of day/night cycles or weather events... I've heard that cool stuff could be in the works, like introducing at some point UGC persistent zones that would draw on the Neverwinter Nights authoring crowd. And I LOVE Forgotten Realms lore... Thanks for making mention of the game, I think it's deserving of love and honourable mentions on good shows like yours. Seeing how this game has changed and grown since alpha, I'm sure it'll grow into an even greater game...just wished it was owned by someone other than Perfect World. Sponsor: Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.

This week, all four MMO warriors battle there way into the ESO launch, and a full blow argument over the Oculus threatens to break the fellowship! What we did in game Audio Version: Layanor - LOTRO   Bill - GW2 WoW Neverwinter Wildstar Diablo III   Harry - Landmark (NDA until this afternoon) Age of Wonders 3 Hearthstone New TV Infamous Second Son Some other game I’ll prob recall while we are talking Chris - ESO Wildstar Rift Neverwinter Titanfall   Landmark chat Elder Scrolls Online has Launched - http://elderscrollsonline.com/en/   Facebook buys Oculus - Redux John Carmack comments to a Peter Berkman post on the matter http://peterberkman.tumblr.com/post/80827337212/wrong-and-right-reasons-to-be-upset-about-oculus via http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/03/31/john-carmack-defends-oculus-rift-acquisition-vr-is-too-obviously-powerful-for-independence/ Chris Roberts dives in http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/04/star-citizens-chris-roberts-still-supports-a-facebook-owned-oculus/   Sponsor: Doghouse - Code: MMOREPORTER at doghousesystems.com to double your ram Audible - Go to audibletrial.com/mmoreporter to get your first month free!   Contact Info Website: mmoreporter.com Emaill: mmo.reporter@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmoreporter Twitter: @mmo_reporter Twitter: @harryhol Twitter: @layanor Twitter: @mmobill Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the page. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork