Yearly Archives: 2016

Adventurer’s Journal: Too Many MMOs

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I’ve taken a week or so away from FFXIV and not because it’s bad. On the contrary, I really quite love it. But part of this job is not always playing what you want, when you want to. I have been far too busy to be able to play stuff I want, and by the time my work day is over, sometimes I just want to sit around and watch wrestling, maybe record stuff for Bottom Tier. The current stuff in XIV is kind of goofy, kind of silly though. We’re in the midst of the Yo-kai Watch crossover, where you can unlock mounts, cool/silly weapons, and lots of companions to run around with you. Fans of the anime will love it! Me? Eh, not so much. I do love collecting mounts though, so I’m on board. But I’ve been torn lately! Legion’s update is on the way, and with them are Demon Hunters. That will probably mean I’m covering Legion, which I have missed playing WoW, to be totally honest. I’ll be going back to that faithfully, for better or worse, as many will. I say worse, because the past few expansions have been pretty sour.

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Yeah, Pandatown sucked, and I won’t apologize for it. Cataclysm was okay, it had some cool stuff. But overall, the last few expansions have been dreadful. But what am I really looking at right now? I have a few friends that have been trying Final Fantasy XI for the first time. I was blown away to see that it is still going on strong on PC, and actually has a pretty big following! There’s a lot of content I didn’t do when I was playing regularly. In fact, I only went through the second or third expansion. So much stuff I missed, and it’s easier than ever to play it. You can run around with NPCs that help you and fight with you as a team, when no friends are around. That was the thing that drove me away from XI. Not having a party means you aren’t playing the game. Sure, one or two characters could solo, but far and large, no party means no fun. So, I want to give it a try again. The graphics are dated, but they were really quite pretty. I loved the story, I loved the concept. I think it’s time I peer at Final Fantasy XI again. I kind of miss it, and it reminds me friends past.

PROJECT: DISRUPTION

Another wave of PROJECT skins are coming to League of Legends. Ashe, Ekko, and Katarina are the next to receive gorgeous new skins! Katarina though? Doesn’t she have twenty of them already? #moreskinsforTaric More information here.

Idol Wars

Idol Wars is a simulation RPG by Nutaku. In this game, players will play the role of a producer on the lookout for new idol talent. Recruit girls to your Idol group, develop their talents, then face off against rival studios as you fight your way through the pop music industry.

Features:

Idols Galore: Over 100 idols are ready to perform for you. Recruit the best ones for your group.

Tons of personalities: From high class idols, gangsta themed idols, sweet & sour idols, there’s one for all kinds of tastes and preferences.

Live battles: Take on other idols groups in live battles.

Large scale matches: Experience 25 vs 25 player battles. Aim for the top of the show biz with a real-time battles.

Clash of Queens: Dragons Rise

Clash of Queens: Dragons Rise is a mobile RTS title by Elex Wireless. Players can choose their path and rule over a fantasy world as a powerful queen or fight as a brave knight to defend the queen’s honor, raise dragons to fight for the kingdom and more.

Features:

Dragon Breeding: Raise a young dragon from birth and train him to fight for your army.

Global Server: Queens and Knights can play together on a global server and grow a kingdoms together.

Easy to play: Streamlined gameplay that makes for a smoother experience and faster growth.

Large scale: Experience large scale battles with multiple alliances on both sides.

Cosplay Interview: HiRez PixieKittie!

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Most everyone knows I love HiRez as a company. They really won me over the past year or so, and it’s been a pleasure to work with them in streams, and giving honest feedback about content they put out for various games. But today, we’re highlighting cosplay! Specifically, HiRez|PixieKittie, a member of the HiRez team, she has delved into the world of cosplay, and we first crossed paths at SWC last year, when she was showing off the fan design of Harajuku Neith! Now it’s a real thing, and her work is really exceptional. If you have a HiRez cosplay you want to be highlighted, you can send it to her Twitter or her Instagram, simply tag or share it to her and it might be featured! With that out of the way, let’s get down to business!

Q:  PixieKittie, a lot of the work I’ve seen of yours is based around the HiRez IPs like Smite. Were you cosplaying before joining the HiRez team?
A:  I knew about cosplay prior to working with Hi-Rez, but never really did anything big until the Smite Launch Tournament.
Q:  Out of the work I have seen though, my favorite was without a doubt Harajuku Neith from Smite. Do you have a favorite design or any upcoming designs you’d care to talk about?
A:  I do have a favorite design, but unfortunately, it’s not out yet! I hope to challenge myself more with this next cosplay for SWC, which is a secret.
Q:  3.Do you prefer to work on costumes alone, or do you have a friend you work with?
A:  I prefer to work on costumes with people because the more creative minds the better. My favorite cosplay partner, without a doubt, is Lilmamacita.
Q:  Do you have a cosplay pet peeve? Whether it’s creating or something in the social scene.
A:  My biggest pet peeve is when my costume starts coming apart. Something I need to work on!
Q:  One of the big things you are known for on social media is sharing other cosplayers work for Hirez IPs. Did anything inspire you to do that since it’s not a part of your job description?
A:  I guess I went out searching for cosplays for my own entertainment, but then realized some are really hidden. I felt like many other people would enjoy them just as much as I do.
I also love promoting our content creators and cosplayers, to help them out. I have also met and kept in contact with a lot of the people I share, which is the greatest feeling ever.
Q:  We keep coming back to Smite! How long have you been playing, and do you have a favorite role?
A:  I’ve been playing since beta and fell in love with it instantly. I’d have to say my favorite role is support/guardian. I love being able to save people’s lives in-game, so it’s a rewarding feeling.
Q:  Any useful tips you’ve picked up, starting cosplaying from the ground up?
A:  Best tip I can give is to do a lot of research, and don’t be afraid to ask questions to other cosplayers. It can be a very challenging process, but the end result is an accomplisment.
Also, patience is a good friend to have when working on cosplays.
Q:  You said earlier you’re planning to stream cosplay designs with a friend. Where will people be able to find that?
A:  I hope to be streaming weekly on my personal twitch channel:  twitch.tv/pixiekittie It’s a great opportunity to see the nitty gritty tasks of cosplay, and ask questions.
There’s a lot of amazing stuff coming to Smite, Paladins, and all the other HiRez IPs! Make sure you stay tuned to OnRPG and MMOHuts for all the latest in news for their games and much more!