Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sacred Citadel will feature four classes to level up and a gear stash]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/sacred-citadel-will-feature-four-classes-to-level-up-and-a-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/sacred-citadel-will-feature-four-classes-to-level-up-and-a-gear/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/sacred-citadel-will-feature-four-classes-to-level-up-and-a-gear/#comments Sacred Citadel will feature four classes to level up and a gear stashSacred Citadel isn't just a goofy beat-em-up spinoff of Deep Silver's long-running Sacred series - turns out it's also an action RPG. When the game was announced last year, all we knew about it was that it featured co-op action and some groovy graphical flairs, but now we're seeing how Citadel relates to its big role-playing brother.

Players will be able to play as three characters at a time, picked from four character classes (including a Khukuri Shaman, an Ancarian Ranger, a Safiri Warrior, or an unrevealed class), and each has their own set of skills to be leveled up and unlocked. Additionally, characters can equip weapons or armor that can be stashed in town, or pop potions to refill either a health or a power meter.

Sacred Citadel, says Deep Silver, will serve as a prologue to the upcoming Sacred 3, and should be out for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and the PC sometime this year.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionaction-rpgclassesdeep-silverequipmentlevelingmicrosoftpcplaystationps3role-playing-gamerpgsacred-citadelsouthend-interactivexboxThu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Primal Carnage shows off its raptors and trappers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/25/primal-carnage-shows-off-its-raptors-and-trappers/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/25/primal-carnage-shows-off-its-raptors-and-trappers/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/25/primal-carnage-shows-off-its-raptors-and-trappers/#comments Primal Carnage shows off its raptors and trappers
As made evident by the latest trailer above, Primal Carnage continues to embody the bloody fantasies of 10-year-olds everywhere who want to be real, live dinosaurs when they grow up. This look at the game's humans vs. dinosaurs multiplayer combat highlights two of the playable classes that will be available when the game eventually launches: Velociraptors and Trappers.

As you might guess, Velociraptor gameplay involves a lot of running, climbing and pouncing on squishy humans and their delicious organs, while Trapper gameplay is focused on disabling dinos with nets and then stabbing them with big ol' knives. The Trapper also has two sizable pistols at his disposal, which may or may not be a match for the adorable "Skreee!" sound the raptors make while pouncing.

If your inner child is throwing wild fits, placate them by signing up for the forthcoming beta.

JoystiqPrimal Carnage shows off its raptors and trappers originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classesdinosaurslukewarm-mediapcprimal-carnagereverb-publishingtrappervelociraptorSat, 25 Aug 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Orion: Dino Beatdown lets you shoot dinosaurs in different classes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/orion-dino-beatdown-lets-you-shoot-dinosaurs-in-different-class/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/orion-dino-beatdown-lets-you-shoot-dinosaurs-in-different-class/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/18/orion-dino-beatdown-lets-you-shoot-dinosaurs-in-different-class/#comments Image
Nothing in life is so perfect that it can't be improved with the addition of dinosaurs. Imagine Jurassic Park without dinosaurs, or Dinosaur Comics, or your wedding day, for just a few examples. See? Everything is better with dinosaurs.

Orion: Dino Beatdown understands this principle perfectly, adding vicious dinosaurs to an otherwise standard class-based shooter. The above video explains how each class can best take down the dinos - but really, it's not as if there's a bad way to play a game with dinosaurs in it.

Gallery: Orion: Dino Beatdown (Classes)

JoystiqOrion: Dino Beatdown lets you shoot dinosaurs in different classes originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>classesdinosaursorion-dino-beatdownpcspiral-game-studiosWed, 18 Apr 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ghost Recon Online closed beta starts March 5, check out the classes now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/ghost-recon-online-closed-beta-starts-march-5-check-out-the-cla/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/ghost-recon-online-closed-beta-starts-march-5-check-out-the-cla/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/10/ghost-recon-online-closed-beta-starts-march-5-check-out-the-cla/#comments
You might think that Ghost Recon Online's three classes are Ghost, Recon, and Online, but you'd be wrong! They're actually the more commonly named Assault, Specialist, and Recon, and the video above will walk you through the different weapons, abilities, and upgrades that each class has available. You actually earn experience for each class as you play, so if you really want to master the game, you'll need to choose and play all three.

Ubisoft has also shared that the free-to-play game is getting a closed beta, starting on March 5, which you can sign up for by applying over on the official website.

JoystiqGhost Recon Online closed beta starts March 5, check out the classes now originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>assaultbetaclassesghost-recon-onlinegropcreconubisoftvideoFri, 10 Feb 2012 04:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment begins 'Level 2' fundraising]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/museum-of-art-and-digital-entertainment-begins-level-2-fundrai/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/museum-of-art-and-digital-entertainment-begins-level-2-fundrai/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/museum-of-art-and-digital-entertainment-begins-level-2-fundrai/#comments The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment in San Francisco held a Kickstarter fundraiser last year to put money together for a public space, and that round of fundraising resulted in a successful gallery showing of some old early 3D games. Now, the museum is at it again, trying to raise money directly for the next six months.

It's called the "Level 2" campaign, and the Museum is trying to raise another $20,000 for various events and programs. Anyone who donates more than $25 will be able to get a gift of a sticker or a t-shirt. If you don't want to go through PayPal, the museum is accepting donations directly at its Oakland location as well.

The museum has been holding video game tournaments, programming classes (seen above), and open hours every week, and is now home to the GamePro archives. The donation campaign will run through March 31.

JoystiqMuseum of Art and Digital Entertainment begins 'Level 2' fundraising originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alex-handyclassesgallerygameprogamepro-archivesmademuseum-of-art-and-digital-entertainmentoaklandprogrammingsan-franciscoTue, 07 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Secret World's progression system doesn't subscribe to labels, man]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/12/the-secret-worlds-progression-system-doesnt-subscribe-to-label/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/12/the-secret-worlds-progression-system-doesnt-subscribe-to-label/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/12/the-secret-worlds-progression-system-doesnt-subscribe-to-label/#comments Though most other MMOs allow their players to use level ranking and class like some kind of shorthand calling card ("Oh, me? I'm a Lv. 43 Powermime!"), Funcom's The Secret World will ditch that system for a more versatile approach, according to a recent Rock, Paper, Shotgun preview. Instead of levels and classes, players will be able to pick and choose from 500 skills that they'll be able to swap between at certain points during a mission, making strategy and foresight far more powerful tools than patience and grinding.

Players will be able to specialize as one of the MMORPG genre's many archetypes, though this broad system won't lock them out of other job types should their interests shift. We appreciate any MMO that allows us to reenact our collegiate career, during which we double-majored in Animal Husbandry and Astronomy with a minor in Healthcare Management and another minor in Racquetball.

JoystiqThe Secret World's progression system doesn't subscribe to labels, man originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There will be a limited alpha on July 28 in Japan, and the game is due for release there sometime next summer. Capcom has had some success with online titles already, releasing a Monster Hunter MMO in Japan, but this is the first we've heard of an original MMO IP.

JoystiqCapcom reveals Ixion Saga, plans limited alpha in Japan next month originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomclassesfamitsuixion-sagajapanjapanesemmommorpgonlinepcFri, 01 Jul 2011 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dungeon Siege 3's Katarina goes gun crazy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/dungeon-siege-3s-katarina-goes-gun-crazy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/dungeon-siege-3s-katarina-goes-gun-crazy/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/dungeon-siege-3s-katarina-goes-gun-crazy/#comments Square Enix has announced the third of four heroes players can choose from in the upcoming Dungeon Siege 3 -- and it's Katarina, a gun-wielding, half-witch vixen with a black hound companion. As you can see in the trailer, this girl ain't kidding around.

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JoystiqDungeon Siege 3's Katarina goes gun crazy originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>charactersclassesdungeon-siege-3katarinamicrosoftpcplayerplaystationps3xboxSat, 26 Mar 2011 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Star Wars: The Old Republic advanced classes detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/star-wars-the-old-republic-advanced-classes-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/star-wars-the-old-republic-advanced-classes-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/17/star-wars-the-old-republic-advanced-classes-detailed/#comments The official blog for Star Wars: The Old Republic was recently updated, adding more information about the advanced class system which was unveiled late last week. The branching specialization tree won't just allow you to unlock new abilities for your galactic hero -- it will also unlock armor and weapon proficiencies, as well as other "role-defining Abilities." We're guessing "Relentlessly Choking Out Unsuccessful Subordinates" shows up somewhere on one of the Sith Warrior's sets.

Each specialty is broken down into two smaller skill trees, apparently leaving room for specialization inside each specialization. In addition, players will have access to a shared basic skill set, which they'll always have access to, regardless of which advanced path they traverse. Check out the game's blog for more info on how to personalize your spacefarer.

JoystiqStar Wars: The Old Republic advanced classes detailed originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 May 2010 09:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advanced-classesbiowareclasseseaElectronic-Artslucasartsmmommorpgstar-wars-the-old-republicthe-old-republicMon, 17 May 2010 09:08:00 EST<![CDATA[The Old Republic classes get branching specializations]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/the-old-republic-classes-get-branching-specializations/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/the-old-republic-classes-get-branching-specializations/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/13/the-old-republic-classes-get-branching-specializations/#comments Eurogamer recently got an extensive look at BioWare's upcoming MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, during which time it learned the game's seemingly narrow list of eight classes will be expanded upon by offering the player specialization options. Each class will have the option of two distinct "Advanced Classes," increasing the total number of archetypes available in the game by, like ... 300 percent? Maybe?

The first two Advanced Classes revealed can be chosen by a high-level Sith Warrior, who can follow the path of the Marauder (a damage-dealing, Darth Maul-esque class) or the Juggernaut (a heavily armored, Darth Vader-esque class). Considering the former got totally cut in half by Ewan McGregor, we might appreciate the safety and security offered by the latter.

[Via BigDownload]

JoystiqThe Old Republic classes get branching specializations originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 May 2010 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advanced-classesbiowareclasseslucasartsmmommorpgsithstar-warsstar-wars-the-old-republicThu, 13 May 2010 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Command & Conquer 4 devs show off what's new in multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/24/command-and-conquer-4-devs-show-off-whats-new-in-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/24/command-and-conquer-4-devs-show-off-whats-new-in-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/24/command-and-conquer-4-devs-show-off-whats-new-in-multiplayer/#comments With all of the furor around the StarCraft 2 beta going on this week, you might actually have forgotten that there are actually two major, big-budget RTS sequels due out in 2010. Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight is arriving in just a few weeks on March 16, and, to remind you of that fact, here are a few of the game's developers telling you about how they balanced the multiplayer component. The main feature is the new class choices -- whenever you start up a map, you choose whether you want to play as offense, defense or support, and your teammates can make the same choice, allowing each of you to choose to run your own units entirely, with their own strengths and weaknesses.

There's also some information at the end about the co-op campaign, which will also let you use the complimentary classes to split up the fight against enemies and follow objectives that much more quickly with a friend. Sure, your Marines and your Zerglings and your Zealots are fun to play with, but it looks like C&C4 is ordering up some new ways to play one of the older genres in PC gaming.

[Via Big Download]

JoystiqCommand & Conquer 4 devs show off what's new in multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Because Diablo III won't be released until 2014, we've got plenty of time to check out the game's various classes. The latest to get the spotlight treatment is the female Barbarian. It's kind of funny because she looks like one of the most notable male barbarians ever: Conan. Just, uh, don't tell her we said that she looks like a dude!

If you're playing catch-up, the official character page on Blizzard's site has a brief bio on the class and a look at some of its special moves.

[Via Co-Optimus]

JoystiqDiablo 3's female Barbarian knows the riddle of steel originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>barbarianblizzardclassesdiablodiablo-3rpgThu, 18 Feb 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Former Titan Quest devs announce Grim Dawn]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/former-titan-quest-devs-announce-grim-dawn/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/former-titan-quest-devs-announce-grim-dawn/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/former-titan-quest-devs-announce-grim-dawn/#comments Crate Entertainment is a company made up of the old Iron Lore team that worked on Titan Quest, arguably the most popular of the Diablo clones to come out in the past few years. Crate has finally announced its latest project, and it's Grim Dawn, another action RPG (it even namedrops Diablo in the description) set in the world of Cairn, where two forces have "decimated human civiliation" and are "warping the very fabric of reality." Sounds appropriately epic, though as long as there's plenty of loot, we're not too bothered.

Five classes? Check. Skill trees? Check. A crafting system and co-op multiplayer? Check and check. Considering that even the same Titan Quest engine and toolset are being used, Grim Dawn doesn't sound too far off the hack-and-slash loot-hunting reservation. But that's not a bad thing -- we'll have to see if it plans to mix up the tried-and-true formula as it moves toward a planned digital release in 2011.

JoystiqFormer Titan Quest devs announce Grim Dawn originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cairnclassescrafting-systemcrate-entertainmentdigitaldigital-downloaddownloadformulagrim-dawnhuman-civiliationiron-loremultiplayerskill-treestitan-questThu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mass Effect 2's Soldier class really likes guns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/mass-effect-2s-soldier-class-really-likes-guns/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/mass-effect-2s-soldier-class-really-likes-guns/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/13/mass-effect-2s-soldier-class-really-likes-guns/#commentsHey buddy, you like guns, right? Lots of guns? Good! The newest Mass Effect 2 trailer is meant just for you, then -- packed from top to bottom with bullets and explosives, lead gameplay designer Christina Norman discusses the gun-centric proclivities of the Soldier class. Did you know, for instance, that the Soldier is the only class that can use the assault rifle? We sure didn't!

But look, to be totally honest, we're still a bit smitten with the Engineer class from a few weeks back. It's kind of hard to think about using another shotgun (yes, even a space shotgun) knowing there's a class with its own killer robot. That being said, if you're into that whole gun "thing," Mass Effect 2's Soldier is right up your alley.

Gallery: Mass Effect 2 (Soldier class)


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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowarechristina-normanclasseseaElectronic-Artsgameplaymass-effectmass-effect-2Microsoftpcsoldiersoldier-classtrailervideoXbox-360Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Meet Mass Effect 2's Vanguard class: for those who love to rush 'n attack]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/mass-effect-2-vanguard-class/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/mass-effect-2-vanguard-class/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/06/mass-effect-2-vanguard-class/#comments Maybe, "if you love intense close-range combat," you should be looking elsewhere to release your pent-up rage. However, if you love intense close-range combat using an extremely tactical power -- and don't mind taking breaks for drawn-out conversation -- then perhaps Mass Effect 2's Vanguard combat class fits well with your particular proclivities.

Still not clicking? Have you tried the Engineer? He, uh, fixes stuff ... with his killer robots.

Gallery: Mass Effect 2: Engineer Class

JoystiqMeet Mass Effect 2's Vanguard class: for those who love to rush 'n attack originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Skilled in both biotic skills (thats space magic, folks) and tech abilities, Norman says the Sentinel is "the only class that can blast through any enemy's defenses ... with or without your squad backing you up." With only a handful of weeks left before the game's January 26 release date, it won't be long before we get to find out exactly how adept the Sentinel is for ourselves.

Gallery: Mass Effect 2: Sentinel Class

JoystiqMass Effect 2 dev profiles Sentinel class, the 'Jack of All Trades' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowarechristina-normanclasseseaElectronic-Artsmass-effectmass-effect-2MicrosoftsentineltrailerwalkthroughXbox-360Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Final two Star Wars: The Old Republic classes revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/final-two-star-wars-the-old-republic-classes-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/final-two-star-wars-the-old-republic-classes-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/final-two-star-wars-the-old-republic-classes-revealed/#comments
 Though BioWare has tried to keep the flow information relating to its upcoming MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic to a slow trickle, the latest issue of PC Games Germany recently beat the studio to a pretty big punch, revealing the game's final two character classes. The classes are the Jedi Consular and the Sith Inquisitor -- two more Force-wielding classes which focus less on lightsaber combat and more on long-range attacks and support abilities.

These two join the six other previously announced classes for the game: Trooper, Imperial Agent, Bounty Hunter, Smuggler, Jedi Knight and Sith Warrior. Tragically, it seems the Fashion Designer class from Star Wars Galaxies won't make a reappearance in Old Republic. As a result, we expect everyone's characters to be dressed in the drabbest of duds.

[Via Shacknews]

Gallery: Star Wars: The Old Republic

JoystiqFinal two Star Wars: The Old Republic classes revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowareclassesjedi-consularlucasartsmmommorpgsith-inquisitorstar-wars-the-old-republicTue, 24 Nov 2009 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Star Wars: The Old Republic site launches Jedi class page]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/star-wars-the-old-republic-site-launches-jedi-class-page/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/star-wars-the-old-republic-site-launches-jedi-class-page/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/star-wars-the-old-republic-site-launches-jedi-class-page/#comments There's finally a reason to visit the "professional classifications" section of the official website for the upcoming BioWare MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The page for the only class worth playing, the Jedi, has finally been added! The site's got images of Jedi garb and weaponry up, and even a few videos of lightsaber murder.

"But Joystiq, the Jedi isn't the only class worth playing! I want to be a smuggler!" What's that? Sorry, we had a little trouble hearing you while we crushed your windpipe with our minds. Speaking of which, we guess the Sith Warrior is okay, too -- but just barely.

JoystiqStar Wars: The Old Republic site launches Jedi class page originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowareclasseseaElectronic-Artsjedimmostar-warsstar-wars-the-old-republicMon, 02 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy XIV's North American website gets massive update]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/08/final-fantasy-xivs-north-american-website-gets-massive-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/08/final-fantasy-xivs-north-american-website-gets-massive-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/08/final-fantasy-xivs-north-american-website-gets-massive-update/#comments
Final Fantasy XIV has gotten a steady stream of information since its announcement at Sony's E3 press conference earlier this year. And now, the game's official website has loosed a flood of information on its classes, enemies, how the classes break down into "disciplines," and much more. Aside from all the new text, the site also got a handful of new screens (including the fancifully bearded, screaming face you see above).

Rather than waiting for us to poorly contextualize the nitty gritty details on a genre we don't always focus on, head over to our MMO-centric sister site Massively for more.

Gallery: Final Fantasy XIV


[Via Massively]

JoystiqFinal Fantasy XIV's North American website gets massive update originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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December is here, and where are WoW players? In Northrend, of course -- a sizable amount of the population has hit 80 already, and the rest of us are scrambling through the new content to join them. In the meantime, WoW Insider continues to have everything you need to know about the world's most popular MMO, from new spec and gear guides to the coolest quests and items on the way up. Here's our most popular posts from the past week.

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JoystiqThe best of WoW Insider: November 25 - December 2, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As one can tell by frequenting the World of Warcraft class forums, one of the trickiest parts of MMO development is making sure that your game's classes are perfectly balanced. If your paladins can walk all over your warriors, or your druids can outheal your priests, you're going to hear about it. For this very reason, many MMO developers choose to keep their catalog of classes fairly limited -- however, Mythic Entertainment's design team reportedly decided upon the classes in their upcoming MMO Warhammer Online after plotting out nearly 250 careers for the title.

This report comes from an interview with Mythic's Creative Director, Paul Barnett, on Videogaming247. Barnett explains that the Warhammer team got a little out of hand when developing certain aspects of the title, and that the team decided to cull their expansive career roster to the 20 classes available at launch. A wise choice, considering the countless months it would have taken to make sure that the Treasure Hunter, Gymnast, Dermatologist, Pastry Chef, Assistant Dermatologist, Chimney Sweep, and Librarian classes were all evenly matched.

JoystiqWarhammer Online team developed 250 classes, kept 20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite some minor qualms with the game's control scheme, we're actually somewhat fond of what we've seen from Silicon Knights' Norse mythology flavored action/RPG, Too Human. We were disappointed, however, when we discovered the game's demo, released during E3, only contained one out of five of the game's playable classes -- the Champion. Fortunately, Silicon Knights included a clever time release system with the demo, which will unlock other classes as we approach Too Human's August 19 release date.

The Berserker class actually appeared on Friday, and according to mysteriously informed GameFAQs commenter Dimascus, the Commando will report for duty on August 12. However, patience isn't really a virtue possessed by most gamers, so it's no surprise that many Too Human players discovered that with by tinkering with the 360's internal clock and doing a bit of tricky menu navigation, it's possible to play as all five of the classes before their initial dates of arrival. We've got Dimascus' method after the jump -- are you brave enough to propel your 360 into the future?

[Thanks, Boff.]

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JoystiqToo Human demo classes unlock over time, internal clock shift makes them all available originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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College game design courses are great for learning how to program games on a PC, but for the most part, getting access to console development tools has meant going to work for a licensed console developer. Sony is looking to change that with it's new PlayStation-edu program, which provides PS2 and PSP development kits for
"computer science and engineering students who want to understand how the hardware works in the PlayStation consoles."

The program isn't a charity -- schools will have to purchase the dev kits from Sony -- but the package comes with demo code, samples, documentation, and access to a support web site and forums. Seems like a good way for Sony to divert student developers' attentions towards their products and away from Nintendo-affiliated Digipen or Microsoft's XNA development tools.

JoystiqSony offers PS2/PSP dev kits for education originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo is an odd company. While we won't argue the merits of doing something like this, we will argue that Nintendo could've used some new games. Confused? So are we, so let's break it down.

Basically, Nintendo is conducting an hour-long "beginner's class" with Animal Crossing: Wild World and Nintendogs, in the hopes that they can show people how great their really old games are. In all seriousness, we imagine the classes will mostly revolve around introducing the device to skeptical folks, as well as the ease of using the stylus on the touch-screen. It all takes place at ACMI, Screen Pit Room, Federation Square, Flinders Street Melbourne, so if you're anywhere near there this Thursday between 6:00pm - 7:00pm, show up and take some pictures.

Then send those pictures to us!

JoystiqNintendo provides game-playing training down under originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prepare for a megaton: in Archaic Sealed Heat, black mages cast elemental spells and have low defense. Also, they wear hats. We hear white mages hang around healing people as well. Clearly, RPGs will never be the same.

Siliconera has the full goods on the character classes in the upcoming Mistwalker title, and if you've ever slipped a roleplaying game into your system of choice, it looks like you will find familiar territory here. There are some slight changes; for instance, thieves here are "stealers" (brilliant), and itemers rely on -- can you guess? -- items. When this one gets localized, we may skip the instruction manual. We must say, if the jobs are so aptly (and obviously) titled, we can't wait to see the game's dialogue. "What is this thing what has scales and breathes fire? I shall call it 'Scaly Firebreathing Thing.'"

We'll be here all week.

JoystiqASH: Class breakdown originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Elizabeth Wachowski over at WoW Insider put together one of the more definitive pieces ever done on the useless classes in World of Warcraft. Scrounging together the best of the worst threads from the upcoming Burning Crusade expansion forums, Wachowski shows that every class is worthless for one reason or another, or another -- or another. She lists the reasons, with multiple hyperlinks. Anyone who's ever read or listened to complaints about classes in WoW will get a good giggle, or fume with rage; adding more reasons to why Warlocks are overpowered and why Mages are worthless because they're being out-DPSed by shadow priests.

Whatever Blizzard is doing with World of Warcraft, they're obviously on the right path. With seven million players currently paying $15 a month, that's a cool $1.26 billion going in the Ironforge vault every year. Burning Crusade launches on Jan 16 and we can't wait to see how Blizzard distributes the millions of copies necessary to satiate even 50 percent of players. Complaining about classes will be the last thing on WoW addict minds when they can't get their Burning Crusade fix at launch.

JoystiqWorld of Warcraft's list of useless classes originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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