Kotaku reports:
"A few days ago, some SOE devs were accused of "cheating" in Everquest 2 by moving a guild from the game's test servers to its "live" servers. Sony Online Entertainment have since responded to these allegations, with Bruce Ferguson, EQII's senior producer, saying:
"The move was made] to show kindness to some valued members of our testing community who have been working diligently to improve EverQuest II for the last three years."
How sweet! Sony also say the characters have been stripped of their superior test server equipment. Thing is, MMO site Massively have a long, long list of what they believe is evidence saying that, no, they did a lot more than move some guys, and that yes, foul deeds have indeed been committed. All very juicy, we agree, it's just a shame nobody cares about Everquest 2."
Sony Online Entertainment has just announced on their Facebook page that their servers will not be returning this weekend.
Remember that this is not for the PlayStation Network, but only for SOE servers. Stay tuned for more information.
It looks like it is time for me to finally purchase Team Fortress 2 on Steam. At least that should keep me occupied until PSN comes back online for E3. Or better yet, maybe I will just get the orange box from Steam.
I've almost got Platinum on Mafia II and now have just about all of the offline trophies for SOCOM 4. Elite mode is tough though.
Understandable, basically the SoE servers need to be put through what the PSN was put through, minus a fdew days because sony will already know what needs to be put in place etc.
Sucks for some people, however i haven't got any SoE games.
No disrespect to the SOE customers but when will PSN be online? PSN has been offline longer.
EDIT: @ ftwrthtx...I have been refreshing the blog all day. I need more refresh minutes.
Really? C'mon. They told you they wouldn't be up and that they couldn't provide a date. Your one of those people who complains if they do and complains if they don't aren't you?
They're still in the final stages of testing i'd say PSn will be up by tuesday at the latest
I remember being glued to the computer monitor when Everquest first released. I have no idea what I would have done if the network was down for this long. Addiction is an ugly thing that everyone struggles with.
I really miss DCUO. If the 360 had it, id buy the game again for it. I would buy it on pc but im not a mouse & keyboard type of guy & besides even if i used a controller for pc id prolly get owned by pc players who use a keyboard & mouse.
The massive content update called Halas Reborn is now live on Everquest 2 servers. This update adds the New Halas city for new players, two new raids, a Storyteller system, and a number of fixes and changes.
IncGamers's Bill Vaughan takes a look at the last week of MMO gaming, and sums up the biggest events which this time involve Age of Conan, World of Warcraft, Battle of the Immortals, TERA, Mytheon, Fallen Earth, Runes of Magic, EverQuest II and Guild Wars.
I know I won't get in, but I'm looking forward to hearing more on it anyway :)
That Passport system for EverQuest II is utter, utter tosh. Seriously. $5 for three consecutive days, and you can't do it more than once a month? That's *ridiculous*. If I actually see anyone using that I will HIT them.
yawn. im sure this happens in all mmo's. point is, who cares? it doesnt effect other players so who cares? yikes....