| AIKA announces Epic II update Posted: 08 Nov 2011 01:51 PM PST gPotato has announced that its next major update for AIKA Online, Epic II: Karena, will go live on November 17. Among the update’s additions will be Traband, a new PvE island featuring the Spiral Mine dungeon and a new set of Tower Wars, where players must collect resources to power the watchtowers. The update will also introduce “Player versus Fish” (PvF), where players can fish up morsels from the waters of Aika and have them cooked up by travelling penguins. gPotato also publishes Allods Online and Tales Runner. Aika Epic II: Karena Screenshots Source: Aika Online's Epic II: Karena Coming November 17th! The Latest Update Brings New PvE Areas, Enhanced PvP, and Delicious PvF Sunnyvale, Calif. – November 8th, 2011 The tides of battle have changed once again as a new threats challenge the citizens of Aika Online! Evil has turned its greedy eye upon a newly discovered island, and it's up to each nation's finest warriors to defend themselves in the newest chapter of Aika's Epic II: Karena. New PvE zones, enhanced PvP challenges, and delicious PvF await on November 17th! As the corrupt Zerecan forces continue their reign of terror, Aika's five nations find themselves at a crossroads when a resource rich island is discovered hovering near Traband. Dubbed Karena, this new PvE isle may hold the key to destroying the Zereca, but each nation wants the power, ancient armor and weaponry for themselves. They'll have to join forces however if they wish to stop their common enemy. If they fail, and the Zereca in the Spiral Mine dungeon are not stopped from uncovering Karena's Caelium core, the island may fall as well! The war between nations continues elsewhere however, as the rules for Traband's Tower Wars have transformed. As each nation battles against each other they must now additionally collect resources from the resource nodes that litter the grounds of Traband. Once collected, they can be used to power the guardian watchtowers, and the nation that manages to power the most towers will gain critical, battle winning buffs. Plus, hardy warriors deserve a hearty meal, and Aika's new PLAYER vs FISH (PvF) system provides the ingredients for just the right pick-up on the battlefield. Areas all around Lakia have seen an unexpected increase in tasty aquatic creatures, and Aika's travelling penguins are delighted to cook them up! Transform all your fish into delicious stews that will warm your spirit and help warm your blade with the blood of your enemies. New bosses, monsters, and challenges await on the new battlefields of Epic II: Karena, arriving November 17th. Learn more about this exciting new update and other Aika news on the official website at aika.gpotato.com.
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| DarkEden reborn in closed beta Posted: 08 Nov 2011 11:10 AM PST DarkEden, a vampire MMORPG first published by Joymax, is returning to veterans and new fans through Ignited Games. The game’s closed beta testing is now live, and players can sign up at dk.ignitedgames.com for their chance to get back into the bloody, 2D-isometric action. Closed beta testers will earn rewards for their time in-game. DarkEden features three races (Vampires, Slayers, and Ousters), each of which features unique game mechanics. One of the oldest MMORPGs available (initially published in 1997 in Korea), and features classic gaming elements common to games like Diablo and Dungeons and Dragons. Ignited Games also publishes WonderKing and WindSlayer 2.  DarkEden Gameplay Screenshot Source: Ignited Games Reintroduces World’s First Vampire MMORPG DarkEden Sinks its Fangs into Closed Beta EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Nov. 8, 2011 – Vampire fans and online gamers, beware. Ignited is bringing back DarkEden, the world’s first massively multiplayer online vampire role-playing game (MMOVRPG). Dark Eden’s closed beta test (CBT) is now live and aspiring vampires and vampire hunters can sign up for the chance to participate by visiting the game’s official site.To kick off the launch of Dark Eden's BT, Ignited Games is rewarding its loyal closed beta testers with special in-game items throughout the CBT period. Furthermore, players who report in-game bugs on the forum will earn additional rewards. “DarkEden’s nostalgic charm provides a macabre experience that sets it apart from contemporary MMORPGs,” said Peter Kang, CEO of Ignited Games. “With vampire lore being so prevalent in pop culture, now is the perfect time to revive this classic game and let fans experience its rich story and gritty action.” DarkEden is a throwback to the golden age of MMORPGs, featuring classic hack-and-slash action and isometric 2D visuals. Set in the fictional eastern European country of Eslania, players choose between three available races, including vicious Vampires, human Slayers and beastly Ousters, and battle for control of Eslania. Each race has distinctive gameplay mechanics and methods for character progression, such as the Vampire’s need to drink blood to gain experience points. Online gamers can now choose their side and join the fight between the living and undead in DarkEden by visiting the game’s website at http://dk.ignitedgames.com. For the latest updates on DarkEden, and to be eligible for a variety of prizes and giveaways hosted by the game’s managers, fans also can “Like” the game on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PlayDarkEden.
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