Last month Arenanet held a Guild Wars 2 campaign called Friend/Ships, asking players to send in their stories of forming friendly relationships in the popular MMO. The campaign brought in tons of stories from gamers who made new friends and even some who went on to tie the knot. This week I managed to get in touch with Elisabeth Cardy from Arenanet for a quick Q&A regarding the Friend/Ships campaign. Let’s see how it went. Q. How did the name “Friend/Ships” for the campaign come about? Elisabeth Cardy: When we first started brainstorming around this campaign, it was based on stories we’d heard of people who had met their significant other in game, but we really wanted to recognize that it’s not just romantic relationships that can have a deep impact on our lives. To that end, we were looking for a title that encompassed relationships of all sorts. Especially in English, the word “relationship” can have some hefty connotations of romance, so … [Read more...] about Arenanet Talks: Guild Wars 2 Friend/Ship Campaign
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MMOSiteInterview with War Rage Game Developer
By serenaDate: Apr 17 2017 Views: AWESOME ResponsesYour Reaction? 1. Thanks for sharing time with MMOsite on this interview, would you like to tell us a bit about this innovative war themed MMORPG? A: War Rage is a 3D online war game which reflects the powerful scene of medieval war. Through the Action Real-time Tactic, players can experience the feeling of actual participating into the war. 2. War Rage is currently in Closed Beta Test period in China, what’s the feedback you guys get during the test? A: Yes, after this test, we received lots of feedback from players which is very valuable for us. You know, War Rage is a new kind of war game play. Not only we cater the players, but also need them to adapt the mode. Our lovely players gave us useful suggestions about both the art style and gameplay in this test, we really learned a lot from them. They can expect our improvements under their suggestions in next version. 3. … [Read more...] about MMOSiteInterview with War Rage Game Developer
Turn-based RPG Heroes of Rings: Dragons War Launches on Mobile Now
By hearst Date: Mar 28 2018 Views: The turn-based RPG Heroes of Rings: Dragons War is now available on iOS & Android devices. Heroes of Rings: Dragons War starts players on an amazing 3D island, tasked with saving the world from evil creatures intent on destroying the Pillars of Creation. The turn-based RPG is driven by a compelling Hero collection structure and unique battle system. Players will develop complex strategies based on the Heroes they use, their skills, and the turns remaining until the enemies attack. Each Hero is customizable with "Rings," special items that can be upgraded and combined to unleash a Hero's true potential. Players can participate in Arenas and Raids to win resources and fame, and challenging monthly and weekly events complement the intense and engaging PVP modes. Heroes of Rings: Dragons War also provides support for augmented reality - players can watch their battles unfold in front of them. … [Read more...] about Turn-based RPG Heroes of Rings: Dragons War Launches on Mobile Now
Guild Wars 2: Is It The Best MMORPG Social Experience?
The developers of Guild Wars 2 have managed to create an MMORPG that is a truly social experience – Practically every aspect of the game rewards you for working with other players. See someone dead or about to be out in the field? Help them out and gain experience for doing so. All classes have the ability to revive other players and NPCs within the game. Need to kill a monster, but someone else is already killing it? No problem! Just help the person already in combat, and you both get experience, and both get your own loot. No kill stealing or monster hoarding needed! This mechanic is in place even if you aren’t in a party together. Want to gather materials on the map, like ore from mining nodes? No worries here either! All ore nodes are player-specific, so even if someone else has just come along and mind that node you wanted, you can too! GW2’s “Dynamic Event” system is also geared towards cooperation between players, with a large variety of events, … [Read more...] about Guild Wars 2: Is It The Best MMORPG Social Experience?
Guild Wars 2 Game Review
Guild Wars 2 is a free-to-play fantasy-themed MMORPG developed by ArenaNet and is the sequel to the first Guild Wars. The game features an expansive and dynamic world that changes based on the player’s actions. Publisher: NCSOFT Playerbase: High Type: F2P MMORPG (paid expansions) Release Date: August 28, 2012 PvP: Arenas / Large scale World vs World Pros: +Story driven gameplay. +Dynamic quest system. +Good variety of classes and races. +Great soundtrack. Cons: -Repetitive gameplay. Overview Classes Full Review Screenshots Videos Links System Requirements Music Additional Info Overview Guild Wars 2 Overview Guild Wars 2 transports players to the mythical fantasy world of Tyria, a land beset by Elder Dragons who have wreaked havoc on a once peaceful land. Take your pick from eight unique professions, each with their own distinct playstyle. Choose to play as one of five races and create your own story as you embark on adventures and quests in an expansive, mesmerizing, and … [Read more...] about Guild Wars 2 Game Review