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http://www.mmogames.com/gamenews/5243/top-mmorpgs-to-look-forward-to-in-2013/
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I'm looking forward to more on Wildstar after watching the Trailer, Along with Blessed. And it will be intresting to see what becomes of Everyquest Next, Supposed to be the Largest Sandbox MMO ever made ?
b]WildStar [/b]
http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/media/
Finally we reach the last title to keep an eye on in our list, Wildstar. Comprised of ex-World of Warcraft staff, who have been working on this fantasy MMORPG or over four years now. Wildstar features very cartoony and stylized graphics, while maintaining what is claimed to be hardcore gameplay. The game is set in a world of Nexus with elements of both magic and technology.
The unique gameplay on presentation is said to be very rewarding to the variances in playstyle between each class. Players can explore, conquer, collect or build and will be rewarded accordingly. For example, explorers will gain access to new beautiful areas while conquerors will receive the deadliest equipment. As an MMORPG which has received lots of buzz, it’s inevitable that we would include it in this list, but how unique and “hardcore” it really is will have to be proven in 2013
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The Repopulation
This is a title that I, amongst many others, have been following closely. Deemed the last hope for Pre-CU SWG fans, this sandbox Sci-Fi MMORPG has a feature list so impressive that players from all backgrounds shouldn’t be able to hold their drool. Players take on the role of a second generation clone who’s job is to re-inhabit the world. Players can join up with one of two factions or seperate from society completely and create their own rogue faction.
MMO gamers who are looking for an intense crafting MMO that doesn’t require them to be killing machines will want to pay attention to this title as crafting is an integral part of the game. Players can build cities, run whole nations and even switch between action-combat or hotkey-based combat. There is a massive list of features, check back soon as we cover this title more intensely.
http://www.therepopulation.com/
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Survarium
Survarium is a logical addition to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe, throwing players into a post-apocalyptic free-to-play MMOFPS. The game is currently being developed by Ukrainian company, Vostok Games. Survarium will throw players into an atmospheric world of a crashed civilization, factions and loners, stalkers and hunters, all surviving in the one sandbox together.
Scheduled for release towards the end of 2013, players will survive in cities with impassable woods advancing from every side, maddened animal attacks, military structures and a world of scientists trying to cope with the decaying Earth. In this new future, only force dictates who survives.
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Everquest Next
EverQuest Next is an interesting concept, SOE is taking the EverQuest universe and rather than continuing the story they are “re-imagining the EverQuest universe”. The MMORPG won’t be a sequel but will still retain some familiar faces, races and places. This might get a lot of EQ fans giddy, hence why it is included in the list, but to me “re-imagining” just says they were lazy and decided to just re-texture the zones, throw in a new story and call it a new title (aka MW3).
The classes in EverQuest Next have said to be more in line with the original EQ rather than the specialized slate on offer in EQ2. In most parts, SOE is just looking to take EverQuest 1 and turn it into a next-
gen MMORPG. Will it be any good? Will it appeal to more than EQ1 fanatics? Who knows, that’s why you will just have to wait until 2013 to find out!
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Elder Scrolls Online
Oh boy, this could be a disaster in the making, and probably will be. The Elder Scrolls Online is an upcoming fantasy MMORPG by Zenimax Online, based on the popular series of single-player, open-world RPGs. The game is being headed by the guy who “Ruined Dark Age of Camelot” and will allow players to explore all of Tamriel, not just one location like in previous titles. This particular MMORPG will feature hubless questing, three factions for PvP (just like DAoC) and more.
If you haven’t seen it already, check out our article, Elder Scrolls Online: What we know so far. This article has all the juicy details on what to expect from this risky project, as there is simply too much to discuss here. Elder Scrolls Online will release in 2013 for both PC and Mac, there is not talks of a console version and it isn’t very likely there will be one.
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BLESS
There seems to be a trend here, this one is from another Korean Developer, Neowiz. BLESS is an upcoming fantasy action-MMORPG with a team of over 150 developers, some of which worked on Aion, TERA and Lineage II. Details are still scarce on this title, but so far it does look promising and is a title I will definitely be keeping my eye on, and you should too if you are a bit of an action-nut.
This MMORPG will feature traditional Eastern MMO antics, skimpy armor, feline anthropomorphs and over the top swordplay. While nothing is really know about gameplay, what we do know is that there will be 10 races and will be powered on the Unreal Engine 3.
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Blade & Soul
Blade & Soul is another MMORPG slated for a 2012 release in October, however we aren’t expecting it for NA/EU audiences until 2013 unless we’re really lucky. B&S is a fantasy martial-arts MMORPG in development by Korean game developer, NCSoft. Featuring an intense and refreshing combat system, players can master different styles of Japanese martial arts. Run along walls, utilize palm wind and feel the very essence of martialism, chivalrousness and loyalty.
The world of Blade & Soul will progress aslong with a story, a feature that when combined with the combat has made for one hyped up MMORPG. If you are searching for a martial arts MMO that isn’t complete garbage, this fantasy MMORPG may be your saving grace.
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ArcheAge
ArcheAge is an upcoming fantasy sandbox MMORPG by Korean developer, XLGames. Headed by Jake Song, also known as the “Godfather of Lineage”, ArcheAge is an ambitious project that is sure to turn the heads of anyone after the ultimate fantasy sandbox MMORPG. Players enter a world that can be shaped and changed by player interaction on a whole new level. Build houses, player villages, farms, castles and more. Terraform the landscape, plant trees and crops, all these things are possible.
The massive game world features three continents which are seamless, meaning a player can set sail on a ship from one continent and sail the entire way to the other cotinents without teleporting. Fantasy MMORPG fans can live a virtual medieval life with their own house or farm, while sandbox fans can seige castles, become an outlaw and even fight in naval battles or from the sky. This title is set for a release in late 2012 in Korea with a release for NA and
EU regions to follow, things are looking like we won’t see this title until 2013. To find out more about ArcheAge, read our preview.
