|    Cross Fire launches Navy SEAL update    Posted: 23 Jun 2011 01:36 PM PDT  A new update has been released for free to Cross Fire, designed to honor the Navy SEALs. New in the update are a playable Navy SEAL character, a new “Compound” map (Search & Destroy mode), and four new weapons: M14EBR rifle, SR-2M VERESK submachine gun, MK23 SOCOM pistol, and M4A1-Liberty assault rifle. Special daily missions are available from June 23 to June 26 for a chance to earn two new ribbons for your profile. Cross Fire is published by Z8Games, which also publishes Metin 2.    Cross Fire Gameplay Screenshot   Source: Introduces a New Navy SEAL Character, the New Map “Compound”, New Weapons, Items, and More! Toronto,  CANADA – June 23, 2011 -G4BOX Inc., a North American publisher and  distributor of interactive online entertainment media, announced today  the release of a substantial update to its free-to-play military  shooter, Cross Fire. The free update, which will download automatically  when players launch the game, features a patriotic “Navy  SEAL” theme just in time for Independence Day.   To kick off the  update,  players can participate in daily in-game activities to earn new ribbon  achievements from June 23rd through Sunday, June 26th, 2011!  To  download and play Cross Fire for free, visit http://crossfire.z8games.com. The  free Navy SEAL update delivers a ton of all-new content including a new  playable Navy SEAL character and a new Search & Destroy mode map:  “Compound”.   The update will also introduce four new military-grade weapons,  including the M14EBR rifle, the SR-2M VERESK submachine gun, the MK23  SOCOM pistol, and M4A1-Liberty assault rifle, which features an  All-American skin! Starting today, players will also be able to  earn two new ribbons to display proudly on their Cross Fire account  profile by completing certain in-game objectives. New daily missions and  objectives will be issued to players daily from Thursday, June 23rd  through Sunday, June  26th, 2011! “Everyone is talking about  the US Navy SEALS and their recent successes in the field. With this  update, players will be able take on the role of this elite military  special forces unit,” said Jason Yang, CEO of G4BOX Inc.,  “coupled with  the new map, “Compound”, Cross Fire is the first game to let players  take part in this historic military operation.” Cross Fire is a  free online military first-person shooter for the PC platform. It  includes a military ranking system, in-game friends lists, an integrated  clan system, deep character customization options and social media  integration via the Cross Fire website.  More MAPS.  More GUNS. More MODES.  More HEADSHOTS.  Join millions of players online today in the ultimate military FPS experience. Cross  Fire is part of the Z8Games platform of free-to-play games.Cross Fire  is free-to-download-and-play. Visit the Cross Fire homepage at: http://crossfire.z8games.com For more information about G4BOX visit www.g4box.com.  For more information about the Z8Games lineup of games please visit www.z8games.com.      |  
  |    Chaos announced for MapleStory    Posted: 22 Jun 2011 11:56 PM PDT  MapleStory is planning to launch a series of updates this summer they call “Chaos.” The first update will take place on June 29 with the “Age of Heroes,” adding the new Gate to the Future with new zones, quests, and a new boss to defeat. Monsters here will feature mutated but familiar monsters designed for higher level players. The game will also lift restrictions on creating Dual Blade, Aran, and Evan classes. These classes – along with Explorers, Cygnus, and Resistance classes – will all get a major revamp. Further updates will add a new level-based item crafting system, a player versus player mode, and more content with the Ice Knight update. MapleStory is published by Nexon, which also publishes Mabinogi, Vindictus, and Combat Arms.    MapleStory Gameplay Screenshot   Source: MapleStory: A Collection of Chaos   Maple World thrown into a world of Chaos during massive summer update   A wave of pandemonium is about to hit Maple World as Chaos hits  MapleStory this summer. The 2-D side-scrolling MMORPG from Nexon will  feature a new series of major content updates that will unfold  throughout the next two months. The Black  Mage was subdued during Big Bang, but not all is well. Chaos will run  rampant this month when the Age of Heroes update comes to MapleStory on  June 29. This update will feature the brand new Gate to the Future,  which introduces brand new quests, zones and a whole new high level boss  for players to battle. Players  will soon be able to party up and explore the Gate to the Future and its  surrounding ruins, which contain mutated versions of low level monsters  that may be familiar to veteran fans. These mutants however are much  more powerful than their counterparts and will prove to be quite the  challenge. Additionally, inside the new zone Dark Ereve is the Knight  Stronghold, which is filled with Cygnus Knight enemies that have the  same types of skills as the Cygnus Knight characters players can create.  Players will be able to battle their way through the Henesys Ruins and  the Knight Stronghold to investigate the corruption of Empress Cygnus  and her knights, which will ultimately prove to be the most formidable  challenge in the entire game. Players  will also experience a complete hero class rebalancing coming to  MapleStory as a part of the Age of Heroes. Restrictions for creating  Dual Blade, Aran and Evan classes will be lifted, and these classes will  have various new skills added and return as completely revamped  characters. Even further, the Explorers, Cygnus and Resistance classes  will return more powerful than ever as their main skills will be  enhanced. But Maple World must beware: in the wake of new alliances  forged, players should be on the lookout for new class relationships as  old friends can just as quickly become bitter enemies. Four more  major content additions will be joining the Age of Heroes during the  Chaos update series this summer. The month of July will introduce the  Age of Artisans, which will unveil a new level-based item crafting system. The Age of Battle will kick off the much anticipated player vs. player (PvP) mode to MapleStory, and later players must band together to take on a fearsome enemy during the Ice Knight update. More details about the update will be announced as players continue to battle their way through Chaos.      |  
  |    Elsword adds new dungeons    Posted: 22 Jun 2011 05:32 PM PDT  Elsword’s latest content update is now live, adding new content for all characters. Two new dungeons, thirteen new monsters, and 24 new quests have been added to challenge players. A third cash skill is also available for each job that Elsword, Aisha, and Rena have. Two new titles, Hero of Ponggo and Hero of Sonic, are also now obtainable. Elsword is published by Kill3rCombo.    Elsword Gameplay Screenshot   Source: Manga-Inspired Online Beat-'Em-Up, Elsword, Adds New Content Comic book action and animation leap off the screen as Kill3rCombo adds dynamic new content to its free-to-play online game Elsword today. Players can now experience expanded dungeons, enemies and quests  as they choose one of three characters to explore the colorful world of Elsword. New content includes two new dungeons and 13  new monsters to challenge even the most skilled players. In addition,  players now have the option of a third cash skill for each job of the  three main characters – Elsword, Aisha and Rena – and can even earn two  new titles, Hero of Ponggo and Hero of Sonic. For truly dedicated  gamers, 24 new quests will test combat expertise and offer hours of  dungeon crawling fun.      |  
  |    The Chosen begins closed beta    Posted: 22 Jun 2011 04:39 PM PDT  Snail Games has launched the closed beta testing for The Chosen in North America, granting access to all beta key holders (who also get the chance to ride around on a Golden Dragon Mount). The Chosen features five Chinese dynasties, six classes, and a backdrop that features Chinese history including the Three Kingdoms. The game will officially launch on July 5. Snail Games also publishes Ministry of War.    The Chosen Gameplay Screenshot   Source: Closed Beta for Mythical MMORPG The Chosen Begins, Launch Date Announced Chosen beta testers first to access free-to-play Chinese epic from Snail Games USA LOS ANGELES – June 22, 2011  Snail Games USA today announced the start of closed beta testing for the North American release of The Chosen,  a mythical MMORPG set in ancient war-torn China. Beginning today, beta  key holders have exclusive early access, leading the heroic march into  battle before The Chosen officially launches to the public on July 5, 2011. During  the closed beta testing period, players will enter a vast MMO world,  complete with stunning landscapes, an epic storyline, immense  customization options and adorably powerful animals to fight alongside  as they climb The Chosen's colossal skill tree. Closed beta  testers will get a head start in plotting their quest for the Golden  Dragon mount, victory for their battalion, and ultimate glory as The Chosen.  At launch, everyone can join the action in Snail's first major  free-to-play release since hit MMORTS Ministry of War launched last  year. Watch the epic new trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4dc13y_UYM In The Chosen,  players will learn the customs of five distinct Chinese dynasties, with  six classes to help them gear up for the battle and end the war of the  Three Kingdoms. Players can experience multiple gameplay options as they  choose membership among the Qin, Han, Tang, Song or Ming factions, and  learn to wield powerful weaponry, from swords and bows to flutes and  scrolls. The fabled free-to-play adventure will open its doors to the  public on July 5, 2011.  For more information on The Chosen, visit: www.thechosengame.com.  Become a fan on Facebook for contests, news and more: www.facebook.com/ChosenGame.      |  
  |    Uncharted Waters Online now available through gPotato    Posted: 22 Jun 2011 04:23 PM PDT  Uncharted Waters Online, published through Netmarble (Mini Fighter Online), is now available through the gPotato portal, giving players in North America and Europe better server connections and hopefully increasing the game’s population. gPotato players can use their gPotato log-in and currency to play UWO. As a bonus to new gPotato players, any player who is under level 80 will gain 200% bonus experience points for the first month. gPotato also publishes AIKA Online, Luna Online, and Tales Runner.    Uncharted Waters Online Gameplay Screenshot   Source: MMO Publisher CJ E&M Partners with Online Game Portal gPotato Ten million gPotato users can easily access Uncharted Waters Online Sunnyvale, California – June 22, 2011  Today Gala-Net announced they are now hosting Uncharted Waters Online (UWO) via its popular online game portal, gPotato. The portal, www.gpotato.com, is a well-known online game platform with top casual and hardcore MMOs like Allods, Flyff , Aika and Rappelz. The new addition, Uncharted Waters Online is CJ E&M's top title, delivering nautical RPG action and historical exploration.  Uncharted Waters is an historic nautical series developed by Tecmo Koei. Ever since 1991's original Uncharted Waters game, the series has been well-loved by a wide range of players. Known  for its rich historical plots and detailed setting, players will live,  work and play the past, rewriting the 15th century to make their own  history. Players may choose from among 6 nationalities: England, Dutch  Republic, Ancient RĂ©gime in France, Spanish Empire, Kingdom of Portugal,  and Republic of Venice. After selecting a basic class (adventurer,  merchant or soldier), players will then choose from several different  occupations.  Since its October 2010 launch, CJ E&M's global  online platform Netmarble has hosted UWO on its global server. However,  regional restrictions and connection issues have limited the game's  growth. With this new partnership, North American and European players  will get reliable server connection as well as a shot at exclusive events and contests. More importantly, the overall increase to the user pool will bolster everyone's gameplay experience. Bonus Perks  Current  gPotato members can access the game without being asked to log in  again, and may also purchase UWO's in-game items by exchanging gPotato  currency on its website. Also, for the first month after launch, Uncharted Waters Online provides 200% bonus EXP points to newbie players who are under level 80. This will help new players to level up more easily, so they speed up skill mastery and strategies.  With an armada of classic sailing vessels and a whole world to explore, Uncharted Waters Online players will discover treasure, friendship and seafaring excitement.  Play the game today via gPotato! (http://uwo.gpotato.com)      |  
  |    Gamania announces Warrior of Dragon    Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:38 PM PDT  A new MMORPG has been announced by Gamania (beanfun), publisher of Lucent Heart and Hero: 108 Online – Warrior of Dragon. Warrior of Dragon will blend Chinese mythology and Western fantasy into a PvP-focused game. The game will feature three races and six classes (including Assassin), split between two factions. An action-oriented combat system which allows weapon-swapping, tactics and evasion will support a more intense playstyle. Assassins, for example – the first class to have its details revealed -  may use daggers (focused on single strikes, claws (focused on physical abilities and agility), and wreathed blades (focused on reducing damage). They also come with a special absorbing “Battle Aura” that uses charging techniques and finishing moves to control the battlefield.    Warrior of Dragon Gameplay Screenshot   Source: GAMANIA ANNOUNCES NATIONAL WAR MMORPG WARRIOR OF DRAGON Back Story and Races Revealed, Art Design and Official Facebook Fan Page Now Available IRVINE, Calif. – June 22nd, 2011 – Warrior of Dragon is a new 3D war-oriented MMORPG being developed by Gamania of Beijing,  Greater China. This PVP-oriented (player vs. player) online game, which  has been in development for three years, is being made by an elite team  of more than 50 talented game designers and artists. Combining ancient  Chinese mythology and Western fantasy, Warrior of Dragon attracted a  great deal of attention from gamers at the 2010 Tokyo Game Show, with  particular interest in its striking combat system, conflict between  different factions, and epic landscapes. The art design for Warrior of Dragon was officially released today along with the backstory of the conflict  between the Gods and Demons, the formation of the Nine Provinces and the  birth of mankind. The three races in the game will each have their own  particular strengths and unique traits. Today Gamania has released a  video of one of the classes in the game – the Assassins. Gamers will  discover a wealth of original content and enjoy the distinctive visual  style of the in-game characters and settings. Within the game itself,  players will become champions for their race and unleash devastating,  dazzling attacks across endless battlefields. Players will be able to  choose their own race in Warrior of Dragon, control powerful  weapons, deftly use a full range of moves and attacks to defeat enemies,  and fulfill key objectives in inter-faction battles. Warrior of Dragon global website:     www.warriorofdragon.com  Warrior of Dragon  Facebook fan page:          www.facebook.com/warriorofdragon      |  
  |    Eden Eternal Gameplay – First Look HD    Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:25 PM PDT  To Learn More about the game check out ourEden Eternal Page.Eden Eternal is a 3D anime inspired fantasy MMORPG published by Aeria Games – the same company behind Last Chaos, Shaiya, Twelve Sky 2, Realm of the Titans, Dynasty Warriors Online, Metal Assault, and numerous other free to play games. Eden Eternal is a game developed by X-Legend, the same developer behind Kitsu Saga and Grand Fantasia. The visuals between the three games are remarkably similar. The gameplay though, is a bit different. Eden Eternal features a unique class system where players can switch between any of the games 15+ classes at any time. This allows players to level all of the game’s classes on a single character. To learn more about Eden Eternal, check out the official MMOHut Eden Eternal page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.     |