Tag Archives: Carbine Studios
Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 19:44 BST
WildStar studio hopes to “fill the void” for people wanting a deep, hardcore MMO
Carbine Studios’ game design producer Stephan Frost said the team behind the WildStar MMO are hoping to woo some of the 1.3 subscribers World of Warcraft lost between February and April this year.
Wed, May 22, 2013 | 15:32 BST
WildStar: Settler and Scientist content detailed with videos
Carbine Studios has released additional information on WildStar’s two remaining Paths: Scientist and Settler. Paths have been incorporated into character creation as well as integrated into the core gameplay. You can see how this works in the videos below as you get to know the Scientist and Settler a bit better. There’s some screenshots below in as well. Wildstar is expected later this year and you can sign up for the beta here.
Fri, May 17, 2013 | 13:30 BST
Wildstar second closed beta open to both European and US regions
Wildstar’s second closed beta, The Dominion, has started. It focuses solely on the second faction it’s named after and features new zones, dungeons, battlegrounds and more.
Thu, May 09, 2013 | 17:27 BST
Wildstar developer video demonstrates importance of movement, double jump
Wildstar has a new video in which developer Carbine Studios discusses gameplay mechanics and how movement plays a major role in every part of the game. Even double jumping will be important in some instances, such as when you are exploring high places with platforms and missing one means death. You can watch the video below. Wildstar is expected later this year and you can sign up for the beta here.
Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | 00:36 BST
Wildstar beta registrations now open to all
Carbine Studios has opened Wildstar beta registration to all comers; you can get on board here. NCSoft told Destructoid that the beta won’t follow the usual weekend-only pattern, with testing periods expected to run for a week or more at a time. Wildstar is expected later this year; its conceit is that it offers a cartoony sci-fi world to explore with a kind of wild west feel. It hopes to offer long-term end-game value.
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 08:52 GMT
Wildstar dev video shows off player-created housing
Wildstar developer Carbine Studios has published a dev diary showing off the MMO’s player housing mechanics. From a crappy campsite to a grand home, you can stay in a range of crazy, customisable dwellings. It’s not just for show either, as your home feeds into your character stats and crafting trees.
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 06:08 GMT
Wildstar dev talks up “strong support” for post-cap content
Wildstar’s end-game content is called Elder Games, and Carbine Studios hopes it will help the MMORPG avoid the usual post-level cap ennui.
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 | 14:31 GMT
WildStar video asks “What is WildStar?” and provides the answer
NCSOFT and Carbine Studios have released a new video for WildStar which explains what the MMO entails. Have a look below. Wildstar is expected to launch later this year.
Sat, Mar 16, 2013 | 19:06 GMT
Wildstar video gives you an extended look into Deradune
Wildstar has a new video available showing off the Deradune region with its lovely savannas, mountains and other pretty things. However, lurking in this lush area are monsters, unfriendly natives, an ancient exo-lab. Check out below, and if you missed the screenshots earlier this week, don’t worry: we have you covered. Wildstar is expected to launch later this year.
Wed, Feb 06, 2013 | 20:30 GMT
WildStar videos show off the soldier, explorers, and the Exiles
Carbine Studios has announced WildStar, its upcoming sci-fi MMO, is slated for release in 2013 and is to be published by NCSoft.
Mon, May 07, 2012 | 23:46 BST
Wildstar to support player-authored add-ons
Wildstar lead client engineer Jon Wiesman has written a passionate blog for the upcoming MMORPG’s website in which he explains his frustrations with the learning curve of new programming environments. As a result, he vows to make it easy for anyone with a little programming knowledge to develop user interface add-ons. This is very exciting for some pretty nerdy and talented people. Carbine’s debut title was shown off at Gamescom last year but is yet to be dated.
Thu, Feb 02, 2012 | 08:31 GMT
New Wildstar interview focuses on humans, guns
A new interview on the Wildstar website has dropped new info on one of the three main classes introduced in the debut trailer of the Carbine title from gamescom last year, the humans. The interview touches on the lack of a homeland for the human people due to constant roaming, the mission from last summer’s trailer and guns. Lots of guns.
The NCSoft MMO has no date yet. Thanks, Massively.
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 | 08:16 GMT
Wildstar interview focuses on Aurin, ears, tails
A new interview on the Wildstar website has shed some light on one of the MMO’s first races. The chat focuses on the Aurin, and features Liara – shown in the game’s first trailer at gamescom last year – talking about why her species has its unique ears and tail, details on her homeland and her role as a scientist. Get that here.
The Carbine-made, NCSoft-published MMO has no date as yet. Get Pat’s impressions of it here. Thanks, Massively.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 | 19:49 BST
Carbine announces Wildstar, aims at MMO reinvention
We played NCsoft’s Wildstar in Germany yesterday, finding a risky blend of science fiction and fantasy that could change MMOs for good. Impressions and assets inside.
Tue, Aug 09, 2011 | 00:00 BST
Carbine Studios producer discusses unannounced MMO
Eric DeMilt, senior producer at Carbine Studios, has shared some new details regarding the studio’s unannounced MMO.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 | 09:06 BST
NCSoft, Carbine Studios tease gamescom announce
Carbine Studios has teased its yet TBA MMO with NCSoft on its website. Word to the wise, this is all but likely to be the publisher’s big announcement for gamescom in a couple of weeks.



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