The MMOsketeers - An MMO News and Discussion Podcast

This week Jen and Teppo bring you a highly non-Halloween themed show. Because Tepp is a grumpus. Instead we talk about why Destiny is the way it is, how Star Citizen is rewriting the laws of Physics and the cost-benefit of gaming vs other entertainment media.

Show notes and links:

* Class Reveal – Scouts | Camelot Unchained (camelotunchained.com).

* Steam Search (store.steampowered.com).

* Star Citizen Alpha 2.0 (robertsspaceindustries.com).

* CCP has sold White Wolf to Swedish publisher Paradox | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

* Paradox Interactive (en.wikipedia.org).

* List of Paradox Interactive games (en.wikipedia.org).

* Obsidian Entertainment (en.wikipedia.org).

* The Messy, True Story Behind The Making Of Destiny (kotaku.com).

* High Moon Studios (en.wikipedia.org).

* No Man’s Sky Release Date | Rock, Paper, Shotgun (rockpapershotgun.com).

* Intelligence Annex #7: Exploring the World | Latest news and content about Tom Clancy’s The Division game (tomclancy-thedivision.ubi.com).

This week featuring a special guest… the Wilhelm scream. Yup. That ol’ chestnut. This week’s news is mostly dominated by Teppo’s experiences with the big new SWTOR expansion and game update, with a smattering of Camelot Unchained, Skyforge, Elder Scrolls Online and a teensy bit of EvE.

Show notes and links:

* Wilhelm scream (en.wikipedia.org).

* SWTOR Game Update 4.0 Patch Notes (dulfy.net).

* SWTOR Bioware response to 4.0 Bugs (dulfy.net).

* Class Reveal – Shapeshifters | Camelot Unchained (camelotunchained.com).

* Class reveal – Heavy Fighters | Camelot Unchained (camelotunchained.com).

* Star Trek Online: New Dawn Giveaways | Star Trek Online (arcgames.com).

* ‘Defiance’ Cancelled: Syfy Series Will Not Return for Season 4 | Variety (variety.com).

* Nexon and NCsoft part ways | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

* Invasions (feature.mmosite.com).

* EVE Online plans to let players buy and sell skillpoints | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

This may have been the hardest episode to record ever in the history of MMOsketeers. Apologies for the odd temporal state of this show, we took a jaunt with Dr Who, recorded on the Wednesday after the Sunday and then didn’t get it rolling until the following Sunday. If you read this, drop me an email via the contact page.

Show notes and links:

* Orsinium (elderscrollsonline.com).

* This post has no title. (reddit.com).

* F2P Update: Economy and Tradeskills 10/09/15 (forums.wildstar-online.com).

* Star Citizen hires heavyweight Hollywood cast for Squadron 42 • Eurogamer.net (eurogamer.net).

* Class reveal – Archers | Camelot Unchained (camelotunchained.com).

* News > Introducing Eververse Trading Company | Bungie.net : Introducing Eververse Trading Company (10/5/2015) (bungie.net).

* News > Destiny Update (bungie.net).

This week, Jen and Tepp discuss SWTOR’s changes ahead of it’s new expansion, Fallen Empire; a bit about the shenanigans around Star Citizen; and just what happens when you make a fun and popular game Free-to-Play. So very sorry STO fans!

Show notes and links:

* Game Update 3.3.2 Patch Notes | Star Wars: The Old Republic (swtor.com).

* Combat Changes in Fallen Empire | Star Wars: The Old Republic (swtor.com).

* Star Wars: The Old Republic | Developer Blogs (swtor.com).

* Star Trek Online: Admiralty System | Star Trek Online (arcgames.com).

* Chairman’s Response to The Escapist (robertsspaceindustries.com).

* Class reveal – The Devout | Camelot Unchained (camelotunchained.com).

* Upcoming Patron and Credit Pricing Update (with 3.4) (forums.riftgame.com).

* The Flying Lizards (youtube.com).

* New WildStar Realms Incoming | WildStar® (wildstar-online.com).

* This post has no title. (twitter.com).

* Microsoft buys 3D physics developer Havok to boost gaming efforts (engadget.com).

* List of games using Havok (en.wikipedia.org).

Teppo and Jen, hopped up on caffeine, over-the-counter cold relief products have once again successfully navigated the dungeon of Technical Travesty to bring you a week’s worth of MMO gaming news. Plus some other bits besides. You’ll have to excuse the terrible intro. Or shower us with applause. It is entirely your choice.

Show notes and links:

* WildStar Free-to-Play Midnight Launch Party | WildStar® (wildstar-online.com).

* Making Your Life Easier | WildStar® (wildstar-online.com).

* WildStar in a New Light | WildStar® (wildstar-online.com).

* Free-to-Play Checklist | WildStar® (wildstar-online.com).

* PS2 Dev Q&A for 2015 Content : Planetside (reddit.com).

* In Development | PlanetSide 2 Forums (forums.daybreakgames.com).

* Class Reveal Votes | Camelot Unchained (camelotunchained.com).

* Sword Coast Legends: New Launch Dates | Sword Coast Legends (swordcoast.com).

* Soviet Destroyers: Fast and Furious | World of Warships (worldofwarships.eu).

* Star Wars: The Old Republic | KotFE May Be the Expansion You’re Looking For | MMORPG (mmorpg.com).

* State of the Crusade VIII (eternalcrusade.com).

* Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns Launch Trailer (youtube.com).

* The Final Beta Weekend Event Begins October 2! | GuildWars2.com (guildwars2.com).

* Star Trek Online: Alpha VS Beta! | Star Trek Online (arcgames.com).

* This post has no title. (us2.campaign-archive1.com).

This week Tepp and Jen talk about ESO, Destiny’s Taken King DLC, Wildstar, STO, Ghost in the Shell, SWTOR, SW Battlefront, EQ, Crowfall and caffeine addiction. No surprises there, really.

Show notes and links:

* The Elder Scrolls Online – Japan server confirmed for launch next year | MMO Culture (mmoculture.com).

* Host your own sandbox with Wurm Unlimited on Steam | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

* Destiny: The Taken King becomes most downloaded day-one game in PlayStation history | VG247 (vg247.com).

* Alpha Sanctum | WildStar® (wildstar-online.com).

* Crafting Improvements in Free-to-Play | WildStar® (wildstar-online.com).

* Drusera (wildstaronline.wikia.com).

* Star Trek Online: Cardassian Revamp Episode 1 | Star Trek Online (arcgames.com).

* First Assault | Official Website (firstassault.nexon.net).

* First Assault – Official Gameplay Trailer (youtube.com).

* SWTOR KoTFE Story and Writing Video (dulfy.net).

* ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ multiplayer test starts in early October (engadget.com).

* New Expansion Announced for EverQuest (mmogames.com).

* Crowfall’s Pre-Alpha Test is Scaling Up (mmogames.com).

Another week, more news. Jen and Tepp talk about Destiny, ESO, STO, a host of other MMOs, Metal Gear Solid and joy of tranq’ing small animals.

Show notes and links:

* Crowfall: MMO (crowfall.com).

* This post has no title. (lotro.com).

* State of the Crusade VII (eternalcrusade.com).

* Star Trek Online Announces Iconian War: Midnight (mmogames.com).

* Elite: Dangerous Xbox One Launch Date Confirmed (mmogames.com).

* Skyforge: 2nd Major Update Coming Thoughts iMMOsite (my.mmosite.com).

* Guild Wars 2: Rise of the Mordrem Guard (mmogames.com).

* Destiny sequel was originally set to launch this month | Games industry news | MCV (mcvuk.com).

* Bungie loses lawsuit to ex-Destiny composer | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

* Save 15% on Otherland on Steam (store.steampowered.com).

* Otherland (en.wikipedia.org).

* Rodina on Steam (store.steampowered.com).

* Ysgramor (Lore) (elderscrolls.wikia.com).

Tepp and Jen both had busy weeks involving not a lot of time for MMOs and yet still they bring you the latest and greatest in MMO and Archaeology related news! If ancient things in the ground can be considered News.

Show notes and links:

* End of Closed Beta Phase I, Enter Phase II (forums.wildstar-online.com).

* WildStar Free-to-Play Launches September 29 | WildStar® (wildstar-online.com).

* Free-to-play WildStar ‘Reloaded’ arrives September 29th | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

* Shiphand Missions (wildstaronline.wikia.com).

* Everybody Listen: World of Warships Will Be Released Soon! | World of Warships (worldofwarships.eu).

* World of Warcraft Patch 6.2.2 is Live (mmogames.com).

* Draenor Pathfinder (wowhead.com).

* Lisa’s Community Address | Goblinworks (goblinworks.com).

* Updated: Destiny: The Taken King Raid Not Available on Launch (mmogames.com).

* Star Wars: The Old Republic | Developer Blogs (swtor.com).

* Star Citizen (imperialnews.network).

* Crowfall: MMO (crowfall.com).

* Crowfall (youtube.com).

* The Imperial City is Now Available on PC & Mac! (elderscrollsonline.com).

… THAT’s how I like my tea, dammit! -Tepp

Show notes and links:

* This post has no title. (mmorpg.com).

* Guild Wars 2’s PAX reveal leaks early, and it’s a big deal | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

* This post has no title. (twitter.com).

* Mobile game replicates the World of Warcraft raid healing experience | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

* Trion announces Atlas Reactor, an online tactical combat game (pcgamer.com).

* This post has no title. (twitter.com).

* Upcoming content (sto.gamepedia.com).

* Adult women are now the largest demographic in gaming (dailydot.com).

Jen and Tepp are finally back… with news (and olds)! And our much belated take on Legion, the Taken King and a few other things besides.

Show notes and links:

* More layoffs for ZeniMax (Update: Confirmed) | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com).

* Some Star Citizen backers who claim full pledge refunds are getting their money back | Polygon (polygon.com).

* Star Trek Online: Season 11 (arcgames.com).

* Captain! German fleet spotted! | World of Warships (worldofwarships.eu).

* This post has no title. (gameinformer.com).

* Opinion – The Taken King Fixes Destiny’s Three Biggest Problems (gameinformer.com).

* Why Destiny ditched Peter Dinklage • Eurogamer.net (eurogamer.net).

* Everything we just learnt about Destiny: The Taken King • Eurogamer.net (eurogamer.net).

* Legion (eu.battle.net).

* WoW: Legion details at gamescom: Interview with Tom Chilton & Ion Hazzikostas (icy-veins.com).

* World of Warcraft: Legion Expansion Announcement (wowhead.com).

* 6.2.2 Patch Notes- Patch Arriving September 1 (us.battle.net).