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Latest Pirates of the Caribbean Online News Updates and Reviews Updated daily
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : News From the Wider MMO World: September 23, 2008By: Akela Talamasca
Sep 23, 2008 04:00:00 PM News Item: 5411
Filed under: At a glance, Fantasy, Asheron's Call, MMO industry, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, News items, Free-to-play, Chronicles of Spellborn, Grand Chase, Secret of the Solstice
The MMO genre is more than World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, and Warhammer Online. Here's what's going on in the rest of the world.
Secret of the Solstice gets new patch with new content Outspark's Secret of the Solstice, the free-to-play fantasy MMO, has updated its client with a new patch. Available for both new players and veterans alike is a brand-new zone featuring new quests and a lush jungle landscape. Furthering the overarching storyline is a new initiative to pursue GM Alastor across the Emperonie Plateau and the Aserphel, Cretino, and Turmeit deserts. Finally, players can now view all of an NPC's available quests at the same time and choose which mission to undertake. Download the new patch at the SotS website.
New Warlock class available to Grand Chase players KOG and Ntreev, publisher of Grand Chase, the side-scrolling fantasy brawler, has announced an update to the character class known as Arme. Arme, in addition to her Mage and Combat Alchemist jobs, now has access to a third: Warlock. The abilities of the Warlock job include summoning the spirits of earth, wind, fire, and water, to produce spectacular effects and fight with greater power than ever before. Before deciding if you want to switch jobs to the Warlock class, make sure to check up on the job's requirements on the Grand Chase website.Continue reading News From the Wider MMO World: September 23, 2008 Comments
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : Pirates of the Caribbean Online announces privateeringBy: Shawn Schuster
Jul 29, 2008 09:00:00 AM News Item: 4594
Filed under: Historical, Game mechanics, Patches, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Free-to-play
Yarr! Privateering has come to Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online, so get your eye patches and poofy shirts ready for action! This new feature is sure to shiver your timbers (ok, ok, we'll stop), as it introduces a faction-based way to earn gold and reputation points for players.
This new feature will be accessible to both Basic and Unlimited Access players by siding with either the Frenchman Pierre or the Spaniard Garcia. These Pirate Lords will challenge players with quests where you can earn your very own French or Spanish tattoo. Plus, if you would like to learn more about privateering, you can check out their new Lore Journal The Rise of the Privateer on the PotCO website. Comments
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : E308: Catching up with Disney OnlineBy: Dan O'Halloran
Jul 17, 2008 08:30:00 PM News Item: 4593
Filed under: Interviews, New titles, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Toontown Online, Massively Interviews
Despite the craziness that is E3, Massively got a chance to talk to Mike Goslin, VP at Disney Online. We spoke to him about Pirates of the Caribbean Online's future, the launch of World of Cars (a virtual world based on Pixar's "Cars") and their plans for consoles as well as Asian markets. Read on for his answers with more after the jump.
What's next for 'Pirates of the Caribbean Online'?
Goslin: We have a lot of really great content in the pipeline for Pirates. One of the big upcoming expansions is Privateering, which allows players to engage in epic sea battles against each other. Players choose a side, either French or Spanish, assemble a crew, and blast away. As part of Privateering we introduced some new islands where pirate lords challenge players with special quests to prove their worth and earn some cool new rewards.
What is the timeline for closed beta on the 'Cars Online' title?
Goslin: The World of Cars virtual world will roll out in 2009. We have not yet announced any specific dates for beta, but we will make sure to let you know when those are confirmed!Continue reading E308: Catching up with Disney Online Comments
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : The Pernicious Privateers of Pirates of the Caribbean OnlineBy: Brenda Holloway
Jul 04, 2008 10:30:00 AM News Item: 4592
Filed under: Historical, Events, in-game, PvP, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, News items, Kids Arr! Closer come ye, for I have risen with news of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online!
Be ye an honest captain or be ye a pirate, be there one amongst ye who can clear the seas of the scum that floats upon 'er? Aye, I be talking about Privateering! Turn your sheets into the wind and lash the wheel tight and bring yourself to Isle D'Etable De Porc if ye be friendly to the French, or Isla De La Avaricia if the Spanish have y'r loyalty. Seek ye there crew, provisions and ammo fer the fighting ahead! And may the wind be ever at your back but pass over the sails of yer enemy! Privateering only be available to Unlimited Access members on the Test Server, but it be coming soon enough to the Live servers.
I wager there be more news after yon break. Click ye through to see thar th' rest.Continue reading The Pernicious Privateers of Pirates of the Caribbean Online Comments
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : Pirates of the Caribbean Online brings boatloads of fun for Father's DayBy: Akela Talamasca
May 29, 2008 11:00:00 AM News Item: 4591
Filed under: At a glance, Historical, Contests, Events, in-game, PvP, Quests, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, News items
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online has created a whole raft of new content for fans of high seas adventure, beginning with the addition of special Ghost Ships that haunt Isla Cangrejos and Cutthroat Island. These ships -- Shadow Crow, Cerberus, and Blood Scourge -- are crewed by the terrifying undead, and they're no easy pickings, but the rewards for taking them on will be well worth the risk.
Additionally, PotCO is bringing a Father's Day event to its players, asking you to find Captain Teague, reputedly Jack Sparrow's father. Under what circumstances could such a notorious pirate disappear? That's up to you to find out.
Continue reading Pirates of the Caribbean Online brings boatloads of fun for Father's Day Comments
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : Q&A with PotCO lead developer Jason YeungBy: Eli Shayotovich
May 01, 2008 08:00:00 PM News Item: 4590
Filed under: At a glance, Fantasy, Historical, Interviews, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, News items, Free-to-play Jason Yeung is one of the lead developers for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online. During a recent Q&A he dishes out some very interesting info on what's coming for this free-to-play piratey good time.
Both Davy Jones and the Kraken will eventually be included in the game, but the when remains locked up as tight as Jones' fabled locker however. Adding pets (such as a parrot, which every pirate must have) is something they want to do in future expansions, but they're more focused on creating end-game content for their hardcore players, which is a sign that they do listen to feedback. In fact, their biggest challenge at the moment is rolling out new content fast enough.
If you've never given PotCO a try you really have nothing to lose -- it's free-to-play. If you like what you see, and over the last few months a great deal of new content has been added, a monthly fee will get you unlimited access to all the game's content (like the poker games). Comments
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : A bounty of new booty for PotCOBy: Eli Shayotovich
May 01, 2008 07:00:00 PM News Item: 4589
Filed under: At a glance, Fantasy, Historical, Expansions, Launches, Patches, Quests, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, News items, Free-to-play
A treasure chest of booty has just been dumped into the world of Pirates of the Caribbean Online. If you're an Unlimited Access player new weapons have been added that deal more damage, have faster reload times and sparkly new graphics. New quests have been included that can earn players things like a Fine Cutlass, Coltello Dagger, Harrow Voodoo Staff, and the walloping Heavy Tri-Barrel Pistol.
If inking up the bod of your Caribbean Pirate is more important, new Tattoo Quests have also been added. These quests will award players special inkings that can not be bought -- they must be earned.
Plus, some incredibly cool lore regarding who (or what) Jolly Roger actually is has been written up, and a tale of two islands explores the intrigue of a pirate from Spain and a pirate from France. Comments
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : Caribbean pirates get some moraleBy: Eli Shayotovich
Apr 28, 2008 07:00:00 PM News Item: 4588
Filed under: Fantasy, Historical, Game mechanics, Patches, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Free-to-play
Pirating ain't easy. Even rough and tumble scallywag types need a morale boost every once in a while. As such, Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online will soon offer a few new changes - all provided by community feedback.
Tonics will soon be made available that recharge morale faster, and the groggy penalty (due to jail time) is being shortened. Added functionality to the Crew Panel will make the whole act of crewing easier. Players will not only be able to let other players on their server know that they are in need of a crew, but crewing up will also receive a bigger bonus. Now that's an incentive every pirate can get behind!
Additional changes will improve player communications (the whisper feature in particular)... oh, and there are new Quests coming as well. Comments
Pirates of the Caribbean Online : PotCO does double XP weekendBy: Eli Shayotovich
Apr 10, 2008 01:30:00 PM News Item: 4587
Filed under: Historical, Events, in-game, Leveling, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, News items, Free-to-play
In the wake of the sad news about the Virtual Magic Kingdom... some yaaarfuly good news! Virtual pirates can double their piratey pleasure in Pirates of the Caribbean Online this weekend!
Disney Online is giving Pirates of the Caribbean Online players the chance to earn double experience points and level up their pirate avatars twice as fast during two in-game events. But it's not all weekend so pay attention matey!
Both Basic (free-to-play) and Unlimited Access (pay-to-play) players will be able to earn double reputation points in both land and ship battles this Saturday, April 12th... but only between the hours of 12:00 and 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). Pirating for Unlimited Access members will commence again on Sunday, April 13 during the exact same time frame (12:00 - 3:00 pm Pacific Time).
Bonus bounty: later this month Disney Online will be be announcing details about new content that will include a bevy of new weapons, quests, and more... so stay tuned! Comments
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