| The Chosen accepting closed beta registrations Posted: 02 Jun 2011 03:13 PM PDT Snail Games USA is preparing to launch its next MMORPG, The Chosen, and is now accepting applications for the game’s closed beta, which will begin on June 13. The Chosen is based in Chinese mythology, and features five Dynasties for players to choose from – Qin, Han, Tang, Song, and Ming – along with six player classes – Sword, Blade, Bow, Flute, Fan, and Scroll. The game will feature several special systems including advanced equipment management, a hero skill tree system with over 160 skills, and a hierarchy and award system. The game will also offer pets and mounts. Snail Games USA also publishes Heroes of Gaia and Ministry of War.  The Chosen Concept Artwork
Source: Snail Games USA today announced the start of closed beta registration for the upcoming North American release of its mythical MMORPG, The Chosen. Players can sign up now to get the first glimpse into a legendary ancient China, where The Chosen must return balance to a war-torn universe. Three kingdoms – the Light, the Dark, and the Human Worlds need nothing short of a hero to challenge the gods and end their crippling conflict once and for all. Closed beta registration for The Chosen will remain open until the testing period officially begins on June 13, 2011. "We are delighted to bring the intriguing history and authentic Chinese mythology in The Chosen to international audiences this summer," said Rudy Huang, Director of Operations, Snail Games USA. "The closed beta is the first time US players can explore the fantasy MMORPG, and their feedback will be invaluable as we prepare for the game's official launch." In The Chosen, players must pledge allegiance to one of five great Dynasties—Qin, Han, Tang, Song, and Ming—and travel through ancient China to battle across vividly recreated historical landmarks. The customization options are vast, beginning with the choice of six player classes—Sword, Blade, Bow, Flute, Fan, and Scroll—each with unique physical and magic attacks, as well as long- and short-range skills. The Chosen also features numerous quest and battle systems, advanced equipment options, a complex hero skill tree (with over 160 skills to master), a hierarchy to level up, and an award system where players can earn in-game prizes for their achievements, such as elite weaponry, power-ups and gear. The ultimate goal: unite guilds, take control of the exclusive Golden Dragon mount, fit only for a heroic king, mobilize your battalion, and begin the epic battle between Dynasties to reveal The Chosen and restore order to the three kingdoms. On their quest, players can enlist the help of adorable and powerful pets, collect and mount great animals such as elephants and giant turtles to ride into the fight and join with other players to trade items and currency. An incredible new trailer gives a glimpse at the graphics and gameplay to expect when The Chosen launches internationally this summer. See for yourself at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4dc13y_UYM.
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| GoGo Racer launching worldwide Posted: 02 Jun 2011 02:13 PM PDT GoGo Racer, a free-to-play off road kart racing game, has launched internationally, with its publisher, Radiance Digital Entertainment, looking for more publishers worldwide to bring their game to a global audience. The game features customizable vehicles, over two dozen tracks, hundreds of items and vehicle parts, several modes (including single player, head to head, combat, team-based), medals for successful placement in a race, and “clubs” that function as in-game guilds. The developer hopes that it has a “console-like” feel on the PC. GoGo Racer was initially published in the West by Gamers First, but has since been shut down.  GoGo Racer Gameplay Screenshot
Source: GoGo Racer Revs up for Worldwide Launch GoGo Racer, the highly anticipated free-to-play kart racing MMO from Radiance Digital Entertainment, is now available from multiple operators in China and is coming soon to other territories around the world. Shanghai, June 2, 2011 – The launch of GoGo Racer means the wait is finally over for millions of kart racing fans around the world. With stunning graphics and a highly advanced 3D physics engine, GoGo Racer is currently the only free-to-play off road kart racing game available today. The game is currently licensed to several operators in China and is now seeking new partners for other territories around the world. GoGo Racer allows players to customize their vehicles in thousands of ways as they compete on dozens of awesome tracks in a wide variety of environments. Race winners get rewarded with car parts or modifications they can use to enhance vehicle performance. Player modes include single player, head to head, combat, and team based. Players can complete for top race times and public rankings on each track. Solo players can challenge their own best times or race to see how many special items they can collect. A sophisticated ranking system allows operators to hold tournaments and large scale competitions. Players can win medals based on successful times which can be redeemed for valuable prizes. GoGo Racer has been 4 years in the making from developer Radiance Digital Entertainment, with the last year focused entirely on polishing, refining, and enhancing the user experience. The result is that GoGo Racer has the gameplay and feel of a console game, even though it is played on a PC. This was the original intent of Radiance CEO Monte Singman, whose past credits include dozens of big name console titles that include the Test Drive: Offroad series from THQ, as well as numerous online and PC games. "My idea was to bring the speed and precision of console action games onto the PC platform, while at the same time taking advantage of the inherent advantages of a PC, such as its networking capability. In addition, I wanted to make sure that the game I created can be played by people with average PCs, not just with tricked out, high end machines", said Mr. Singman. "And with GoGo Racer, I believe we have succeeded in this", he added. Key features of GoGo Racer include: - Realistic physics – Karts react realistically to the surrounding environment as players collide, jump over ramps, skid, and drift.
- High End 3D graphics rarely seen in online games.
- 29 different tracks including city, desert, ice, space station, volcano, jungle, etc.
- Hundreds of items that players can use to upgrade their vehicle including nitrous tanks, engine enhancements, upgraded transmission, suspension, tires; even missiles!
- Players can band together to form clubs that compete with other clubs for prizes and bragging rights. Clubs can customize their karts with their club logo, and can also have their own private channel in chat.
- Racing Win Bonus – After winning a race, players receive random car parts as a reward. These components can be used to create modification kits for their kart, allowing them to further tweak its performance.
- Special techniques such as the “Landing Boost”, which allows a player to gain a powerful burst of speed when landing from a jump off a platform or ledge.
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| Priest arrives in Divine Souls Posted: 02 Jun 2011 01:40 PM PDT Divine Souls, Outspark’s action MMO, has added a new class – the Priest. The priest is a holy warrior of the Sneakersis, and uses Soul Scythes in battle. The priest can use lightning, poison, and healing arts to help themselves and allies. It joins the Fighter, Slasher, and Mage as the fourth class in the game. Outspark also publishes Fists of Fu, Fiesta Online, and Wind Slayer.  Divine Souls Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Divine Souls character addition: Priest Class Outspark, the destination for social MMO gamers, has added this new character to its free-to-play (F2P) action MMO game, Divine Souls. A dashing and debonair man of mystery with a sharp wit, the priest adds new depth to the game's character cast and PvPmetagame, with curative abilities to aid and replenish allies in battle. Priests are powerful holy warriors of the Sneakersis. Wielding ornate Soul Scythes with acrobatic agility and possessing the knowledge of the Collegium, a Priest is both a force of reckoning and revival. The Priest is a highly versatile class able to evoke both lightning and poison against their foes, while also carrying the power to mend wounds.
The Priest class will be especially compelling for players who want to try a different edge to our PvP battles.
Play Divine Souls now at: http://divinesouls.outspark.com or view the video trailer at: http://divinesouls.outspark.com/media/videos. You can also follow Divine Souls on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/outsparkdivinesouls.
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| Eden Eternal begins closed beta Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:26 PM PDT The closed beta test for Eden Eternal has begun today. Several events are lined up for the closed beta, including exclusive items for all closed beta players. The beta will also feature daily events and contests, free access to the Item Mall, and a special series of final day events including a costume contest and boosted experience and drop rates. Eden Eternal is published by Aeria Games, which also publishes Dream of Mirror Online, Kitsu Saga, and Grand Fantasia.  Eden Eternal Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Aeria Games Launches Closed Beta for Eden Eternal Event Extravaganza Planned for Test Phase of new Fantasy MMORPG SANTA CLARA, Calif. – June 2, 2011 – Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of microtransaction-based online games, today announced the Closed Beta (CB) launch of Eden Eternal. Developed by the award-winning team behind Grand Fantasia and Kitsu Saga, Eden Eternal blends gorgeous anime-style graphics with an extensive array of exciting MMORPG elements to bring players an unrivaled online gaming experience. Eden Eternal's most highly anticipated features include the unprecedented ability to freely swap between 15 unique character classes, an in-depth player town system complete with useful merchant NPCs, the ability to customize your wardrobe using countless dyes, and challenging dungeons for those willing to brave the world's greatest dangers for rare treasures. The game also offers an immersive storyline that carries players through an unforgettable series of challenging quests as they work to fulfill their heroic destiny. Aeria Games has scheduled dozens of exciting events to take place during Closed Beta: - Exclusive CB Rewards – Players will be rewarded with a treasure trove of exclusive items for participating in Eden Eternal's CB. Visit the CB Rewards Page for a full list of available goodies.
- Daily Events & Ongoing Contests – The Eden Eternal community can look forward to prize giveaways, free CB Item Mall purchases, item drop and EXP events, monster spawns, and more! Check out the CB Events Page for the complete schedule of activities.
- Final Day Festivities – CB players can also take advantage of triple drop rate and experience bonuses, among other blowout final day events. Save your best costume for the CB group photo!
Interested players are encouraged to visit the official Eden Eternal website for game guides, fan kits and news updates: http://edeneternal.aeriagames.com.
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| Three Kingdoms Brawler Gameplay – First Look HD Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:04 PM PDT To Learn More about the game check out ourThree Kingdoms Brawler Page.Three Kingdoms Brawler is a 2D side-scrolling fantasy MMORPG published by The9 – A large Chinese MMORPG developer and publisher. Gameplay wise, Three Kingdoms Brawler plays a lot like Dungeon Fighter Online which is by Nexon. Both games have the same retro “beat em up” feel as well as a similar interface. Three Kingdoms Brawler is the first game published by The9 in the West. To learn more about Three Kingdoms Brawler, check out the official MMOHut Three Kingdoms Brawler page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| Lucent Heart BFF Beta Preview Posted: 02 Jun 2011 09:46 AM PDT Lucent Heart is Gamania’s newest MMORPG, and between its "dating" features, unique Zodiac talent system, and cute anime-style graphics, it’s been stirring up quite a bit of attention. The last of Gamania’s closed beta tests – the Best Friends Forever (BFF) beta – took place at the end of May, and we were given a front stage pass to attend, including a level 45 character so we could get a glimpse at high level content.  I Do, I Do I began my special visit in Lucent Heart by attending the weddings of two special couples in-game. It’s an appropriate start to the atmosphere of Lucent Heart: player weddings are expensive, momentous occasions that have players eagerly asking for invitations. These two weddings were especially important as both couples – Jin & Anna, and Chikane & Himiko – are real-life couples, celebrating their relationship in game, and have become well known in the Lucent Heart community. So important, in fact, that the GMs were not only guests of honor, they helped port players into the chapel if they didn’t have an invitation. Besides being special, expensive affairs, weddings are pretty simple. The lucky couple, along with the guests that they’ve offered invitations to, can enter a special instanced chapel at the city of their choice. Tradition – at least at these two weddings – had all the ladies line up on the bride’s side of the small area, while the gentlemen lined up along the left. An NPC minister speaks with the couple atop a raised dais, and after the couple confirms their vows to each other, they enter a special kiss emote. Everyone cheers, and then the slaughter begins. Yes, slaughter – currently, the sealing of wedding vows in the chapel also results in every attendee, including the bride and groom, becoming PvP flagged, making for quite an exciting, and often hilarious, reception. Exploring the World Being at a high level to start meant plenty of opportunity to explore the world, and that was my first task when I left the wedding chapel. The world of Lucent Heart is rather expansive, currently covering four continents and three cities. Most zones have an overarching theme that binds the zone together, from the charming Melody Valley, filled with notes and magic, to steaming jungles, frozen shores, and more. Each zone is also connected via magical portals, which means transitioning through the world is not seamless. For all I loved running around Lucent Heart’s world, though, one thing became evident to me quickly: the world is not a friendly place. Even enemies in lower-level areas won’t hesitate to assault a higher- level player as they run through to a more dangerous destination. In most areas, this didn’t seem to be a problem – a little shave off the life pool is no big deal. But in other areas, with monsters closer to your level, becoming dismounted or beaten to near-death before you reach the next zone is a real possibility. It also takes a long time to travel from point A to point B, even with a basic mount on an automatic route. This makes the major cities, which serve as spawn points, extremely important.  To Battle I was pleased to find that at level 45, there were plenty of quests available at my level to do, and they spanned several areas. It’s certainly nice to not be pigeon holed into a single area when questing or leveling up. I split my time between two areas, both geared for my level range, and found a good variety of quests, that had objectives in and outside the zones, along with plenty geared for more than a solo adventurer. The balance feels "just right" between group and solo play – while a few quests will require a party to complete, you can also go it alone just fine most of the time. Of course, the game’s coupling system makes going with at least one other person particularly beneficial. The class I’d chose for this adventure, Celestial Templar, is one of two advanced Warrior classes. Designed as a tank, the character uses a sword and a gun-shield to defend itself and its allies. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the character had a wide variety of skills that had me spreading out hot keys across three action bars. The Celestial Templar is an interesting mix of debuffs, defenses, and leadership skills; they have several attacks that debuff the enemy, as well as the ability to direct their parties by assigning specialists (offering specific buffs based on each party member’s role) as well as formations (which offers a group-wide buff). Several interesting cooldowns round out the Celestial Templar’s selection, and while I can’t speak for other classes at this time, any player who loves tanks will be pleased with the gameplay a Celestial Templar brings. What really makes the game more interesting is the Zodiac system – a special "talent tree" system based on the twelve signs of the Zodiac. This system lets each player select special skills useful to their play-style and class, and also grants a special cooldown known as Zodiac Armor – which buffs the character’s stats and grants them a special skill. Certain combinations are "better" than others, but the end result is flexible enough that you don’t have to min/max your character’s choices to be great at whatever you choose to do.  Good Vibes I ended my stay in Lucent Heart the same way I started it – at a party. The end of the beta dance party was held in the last half-hour the server stayed online, and there were dozens of attendees, happily doing the Carmelldansen (a dance that has become a signature move for boys and girls in Lucent Heart) while suffering the lag from fireworks and special spell effects. As has been the case with almost every event, GMs were present to celebrate, chat, and answer player questions. Hanging around in those last minutes gave me a chance to think about what was so special about Lucent Heart. I realized that the real charm the game offers goes beyond unique game systems, or the romance and fun of the Cupid System. No, the real star of the game is its community – the dynamic of players, GMs, and developers that help the game progress and give it spirit and life beyond all the mechanics. The spirit of the community is helpful and fun-loving; there’s no name-calling, no back- biting, no complaining, and no insulting to be found or heard in the community at large. The number of players that get together at every event, that chat with each other and offer each other help, speaks very well for what Lucent Heart has already built before going into open beta, and what it can continue to build in the future. Lucent Heart’s definitely nothing shockingly new on the market – at its core, it’s another anime-style MMORPG. But what the game lacks in innovation, it more than makes up for in spirit, style, and community. This game is definitely one to watch for the future. By, Jaime Skelton |
| RF Online to launch Dream Factory event Posted: 01 Jun 2011 04:17 PM PDT RF Online is launching a series of events, known as Dream Factory, starting June 16. The first part of the event, which will run from June 16 until June 30, is called Mask Factory. Players can find Horse Head and Scream masks from Beacon monsters that appear three times daily. These masks can be upgraded to five graces, and then be exchanged to 6 graces. Each race’s representiative will also get special skills from June 16 to July 7, including reduced repair cost on MAU, increased experience points, and reduced cost on launcher missiles. More bonus experience, free gifts, and items will be available during the event as well. RF Online is published by CCR Inc.  RF Online Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Starting from June 16th, popular SF MMORPG game called 'RF Online (www.rfonline.co.kr)' offers many exciting and varied events. This upcoming event is called <Dream Factory>. The main purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for both new and existing users to acquire game money or items easily and quickly. So what is a 'Dream Factory'? Dream Factory starts with the word 'factory' which has a broad sense of meaning that modernization has been added to it. So in RF Factory, a different variety of events is being made here where users can have fun and enjoy the events but at the same time they can also achieve their established goals. From June 16th to June 30th, the first 15 day event called 'Mask Factory' will commence in game, offering a variety of unique and limited items. During the event period, the Beacon monsters will appear three times a day and they will drop Horse head masks and Scream mask items. Players can upgrade these two dropped mask items to '5 Graces' and once the upgrade has done successfully, they can then exchange the items to '6 Graces'. Even if the users fail to upgrade, they do not have to worry. Happy Factory Event will help them restore the items to the ones before trying to upgrade the items to '5 Graces'. Moreover, from June 16th to July 7th, special skills will be provided to each race's representative/s so that they are less pressured. Benefits for each race are different. For Bellato, they will have 50% refund when they repair their MAU, for Cora, they will have 1000% increase in their Exp. points and last but not least is the Accretia. Accretia will have a voucher where they can buy launcher missile at 30% discounted price. There are a lot more events other than those events listed above. Secret Factory Event where it offers a week to wear Archon Armor for those users selected as race board members, 300% Exp. Points Increase Event, Attendance Check Event that requires daily attendance checkups and many other exciting events will be introduced. Meanwhile, as many users know of, RF Online is a popular SF Action MMORPG that is based on the enmity and their resistance in its war against three races. The three races are Bellato, Cora and Accretia and each race represents mechanism, humanism, and shamanism. For more information about the upcoming events, please check our official RF Online website on www.Playrf.com .
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| In-game events extended in Pockie Ninja Posted: 01 Jun 2011 03:36 PM PDT Two special May events in Pockie Ninja have been extended into June. The Challenge in Las Noches, which rewards the first three players on each server who reach level 160 in the Las Noches building, has been extended until June 15. Rewards for players who reach levels 70+, 75+, or 80 have been extended to June 30, with a bundle for each of these three level tiers. Pockie Ninja is published by nGames, publisher of Fairy Story Online.  Pockie Ninja Gameplay Screenshot
Source: NGames Extend Key Pockie Ninja Events Chapter II: Revenge of Aizen update still promoting quick-levelling Publisher NGames have announced extensions for two of Pockie Ninja’s popular events, rewarding users with in-game gifts for their progression and skill. NGames put on a “show of strength” display with humans vs. characters battle to demonstrate how powerful players can get. Free-to-play anime-inspired MMO, Pockie Ninja has extended two of its main events by popular player demand. The “New Challenge in Las Noches” and the “Level-Up” events, both originally due to expire in May, have been extended to June 15th and June 30th respectively. Each event rewards players with a bundle of gifts for their in-game activity.
The New Challenge in Las Noches event represents the pinnacle of Pockie Ninja’s martial arts mastery, challenging players to pass level 160 in the Las Noches building – a huge tower with increasingly difficult challenges awaiting users on every level/floor. Until June 15th, the first 3 players to reach level 160 on each server will be giving luxurious in-game gifts Meanwhile, players will be rewarded simply for enjoying the Naruto/Bleach-inspired brawler, with prizes set to be handed out to everyone reaching level 70+ before June 30th. Mini-ninjas can bag 1 of 3 separate bundles of rewards, depending on whether they reach level 70+, 75+ or the top-end level 80.
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| The Mummy Online website launched Posted: 01 Jun 2011 03:17 PM PDT The website for The Mummy Online, Bigpoint’s new MMO based on the Mummy film franchise, is now live at themummy.bigpoint.com. The game’s trailer is also available on the website. Free-to-play, The Mummy Online will be a 3D action game set in Amarna. The game will offer quests and storylines, PvP (including zones such as The Oasis, The Tombs, and the Ruins), and other features. It is scheduled for release in fall. Bigpoint also publishes Ruined, Battlestar Galactica Online, and World of Battles.  The Mummy Online Screenshot
Source: Bigpoint Inc. Releases The Mummy Online Teaser Trailer; Launches New Game Site Action-Adventure Online Game Puts Players on Location in 1930s Egypt San Francisco, CA – June 1, 2011 – Bigpoint Inc., the U.S.-based independent subsidiary of Bigpoint GmbH (www.bigpoint.com), the global market leader in browser-based massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs), today released a teaser trailer for its upcoming action-adventure title, The Mummy Online (http://themummy.bigpoint.com/). Developed in collaboration with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, The Mummy Online brings all of the action and adventure of the blockbuster film franchise to the free-to-play MMOG space. "With The Mummy Online, our objective is to produce a game that looks amazing and offers several layers of gameplay to keep players engaged and coming back for more," said Arash Amini, producer, Bigpoint. "Working with such a rich franchise not only enables us to leverage an incredible story; it also lends itself to further exploration and development perfectly suited for an online game that can evolve over time." Inspired by The Mummy film franchise , the high-end 3D action-adventure game will include original storylines, fast-paced battles, and opportunities to explore mysterious and exotic locals. Game Setting – Amarna
Located at the southern tip of the Nile, Amarna is the homeland to priests and tribes who practice the dangerous art of sorcery and is the birthplace of the region's most legendary sorceress Masika. Amarna has been a battleground for centuries with pharaohs attempting to control all who held wisdom of the ancient worlds. Filled with mysterious tombs, burial grounds, and undiscovered treasures, players will be able to travel the map across several dedicated PvP locations, including: The Oasis: Hidden by mountains, the oasis is a lush environment to the northeast of Amarna. Ramesses – the 19th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh – used this site to build a pyramid at its core. Here, small bands of pygmy tribes were instructed to protect one of Ramsses most coveted magical artifacts for all eternity – the "Stones of Rancor." The Tomb: Deep in the mountains in the northwest of Amarna, the Tomb was a burial site for the venomous serpent knives. These weapons were handed down to Masika as the instrument to bring forth Ramesses' death. To protect these sacred artifacts, deadly scarabs were placed into the Tomb's walls along with many local tribes people who were mummified and encapsulated in statues. The Ruins: In the northeast region of Amarna, close to the Nile, this site was built on an ancient Scarab feeding ground. Many have prayed to the god Anubis for protection on this land, and to destroy any intruder who tries to claim the sacred vases containing the organs of Masika. Under development by Bigpoint's team in San Francisco, The Mummy Online is scheduled for release this fall, with more details planned for release this summer. The new game site includes concept art, screenshots, videos, and background into the game's storyline. The teaser trailer can also be viewed on the game site: http://themummy.bigpoint.com/.
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