Nintendo Switch Online to Launch Closed Playtest for New Minecraft-Style MMO
Nintendo is set to launch a closed playtest for its new Minecraft-style MMO on the Nintendo Switch, inviting 10,000 selected subscribers to explore a vast planet focused on collaboration and creativity. Players will utilize special beacons for private construction zones while engaging with a shared environment, leveling up their characters and enhancing social interaction in the game. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new title!
EverQuest 2 Creative Director Discusses Decline of Community in Modern MMOs
Kyle Vallee, creative director for EverQuest 2, discusses the shift away from community-building in modern MMOs. Vallee highlights the lack of tools for player interaction and cooperation, noting the impact on social connections. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration, Vallee reflects on the community-focused gameplay of early MMOs like EverQuest and the potential drawbacks of current MMO design.
Final Fantasy XIV Players Can Earn Rewards with Mountain Dew Collaboration
Final Fantasy XIV players in the US can now earn exclusive in-game and real-world rewards by collecting Mountain Dew soda caps. The limited-time promotion includes a unique ‘Mountain Zu’ mount, as well as other rewards like a fridge magnet, green dye, and FF14-themed merchandise. This collaboration adds an extra level of excitement for fans ahead of the Dawntrail expansion release on July 2.