WildStar offers epic high adventure, where players make their mark as Explorers, Soldiers, Scientists or Settlers and lay claim to a mysterious planet on the edge of known space. WildStar's iconic visual style and "Momentum Mechanics" immerse players in a deep world stacked with content, challenges and rewards that respond to the play style choices of individual players. Depending on a combination of faction, race, class, and path, WildStar will present gamers with unending surprises, mini-quests and challenges, ensuring that their experiences are fun and fresh.
Jeremy Gaffney, executive producer for the upcoming MMORPG WildStar, has had enough of traditional MMO endgames. His frustration is such that he's even taken to distancing himself from the name, preferring to call the concept the "elder game" in his discussions about Carbine's latest pet project, and his face betrayed a comparative lack of enthusiasm when I asked about the dungeons and 40-man raids he plans to release with WildStar's launch later this year. His true hopes for WildStar's longevity lie elsewhere, and while he constantly reminded me that I'd have to wait until the coming months to learn some of the specifics of what he has in mind for WildStar's endgame, I was at least able to walk away with a better understanding of what we can expect. Read More »
I'm intrigued by WildStar. The sci-fi MMO from start-up Carbine Studios has a fantastic, Ralph Bakshi meets Frank Frazetta art style, and as the devs revealed today, the unique Explorer class offers platforming adventure. What better way to really delve into a game world? A couple more reveals came from the team this morning, including a biggie: WildStar will be released this year. Read More »
Remember that awesome WildStar trailer from GamesCom 2011? If you thought that looked like something you might be interested in -- and you're wondering, y'know, what the actual game looks and plays like -- you'll be happy to know that developer NCsoft is looking for a few good beta testers. Read More »
WildStar's got a lot going for it: a gorgeous sci-fi fantasy aesthetic, a very promising Player Path system, and purple bunny girls who aren't entirely terrifying. On paper, it sounds great. The traditional massively multiplayer online formula, though, has lost a bit of its luster over the years. Speaking as a former member of World of Warcraft's debilitated, glass-eyed masses, I simply can't muster excitement over that style of gameplay anymore -- I want something different. And preferably something with fewer boar gizzards. But is WildStar that game? Well, let's find out. Read More »
Making its debut at this year's GamesCom, Wildstar is NCSoft's next foray into the increasingly competitive MMORPG arena. A cartoony mash-up of fantasy, science-fiction and a hint of spaghetti Western for good measure, Wildstar is Carbine's flagship product for the future, and the team behind it has a wealth of world-building experience. "You name it, and someone in the building has probably had had a hand in it," Executive Producer Jeremy Gaffney informed our small group of journalists during a presentation at GamesCom. Have they used this experience to build something new, or is it just another rehash of the successful WoW recipe? Read More »
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