Sony Online Entertainment announced today in a press release that more than three million user-created quests have been made in Star Wars Galaxies using the Chronicle Master system since its launch just over a month ago. This number includes one individual who has created more than 6,000 playable quests! That's definitely a dedicated player.
In addition, the Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Online Adventures Premium Plus Pack is now available on Steam and Direct2Drive for 50% off for a limited time. Players who purchase the pack through these sites will receive three exclusive in-game vehicles, including an AT-RT, a Queen Amidala Transport Ship and a General Grievous Wheel Bike.
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Look out World of Warcraft PTR players - Fony is on the loose! The second episode of The BFF Report's sneak peek of WoW's Patch 3.3 is now live, and the hilarity only continues as Fony chronicles his escapades through Icecrown Citadel.
So what's in store for viewers in this episode?
Three words: Pit of Saron. Delving into the next five-player dungeon on his tour, Fony takes a crack at Forgemaster Garfrost, Krick and Ick, and Scourgelord Tyrannus. Last but not least, Fony takes a crack at a gunship battle... but things don't go quite as planned.
Check out all of Episode Six - WoW Patch 3.3 Part Two by clicking here!
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SOE Podcast 74: the Gobble-Cast is now available! In this episode: an interview with EverQuest Designers Elegist and Absor, and a Thanksgiving Podramedy, "We named the cat Emily."
There's also a Top 10 List: Things Gamers are Thankful For, and a look at what SOE employees do for the holidays.
You can download the podcast from the Podcast Website and iTunes (search for SOE and click "subscribe").
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Aimee "Ashlanne" Rekoske posted on the Station Community Forums:
From 6:00 AM PST until 8:00 AM PST on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, SOE Account and Commerce flow, Station Store and the Station Marketplace will be unavailable. We expect this maintenance to take approximately 2 hours.
This downtime may also cause some forum accounts to temporarily lose permissions, due to the inability to verify account status while the maintenance is taking place. This is only temporary and normal permissions will return automatically once the maintenance is complete.
Here's a handy time zone converter to help you plan!
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According to GameSpot, visually impaired gamer Alexander Stern filed a lawsuit against Sony Online Entertainment last month that alleges "Sony is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to implement features to make its games accessible to visually impaired gamers." The suit appears to focus on MMOs and states that other companies, such as Blizzard, have made their games accessible through the use of third-party mods.
AbleGamers, a site dedicated to disabled gamers, reported on the lawsuit and made a statement regarding the site's stance on the issue. "While I can understand this gentleman's frustration I do not believe that the courts are the place to forward accessibility in the gaming space," said Mark Barlet, president of the AbleGamers nonprofit foundation. What are your thoughts on the lawsuit?
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And that's a wrap, folks! The BFF Report has finished its initial four-part mini-series, and Fony has taken a look at every part of Champions Online. From CO's initial missions and character creation to some of the later game content and PvP, Fony has led us on a hilarious journey through the ins-and-outs of this recently released MMO.
If you've been following The BFF Report, make sure you don't miss the final episode of the Champions Online series. If you haven't seen the previous episodes of The BFF Report, you can see them all simply by clicking here!
And don't forget to check back in with us this Thursday to see what new antics Fony has in store for us in his next MMO excursion!
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