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In exclusive news released to IGN, Cryptic Studios revealed that Star Trek Online will go free-to-play on January 17, 2012.
The interview with Executive Producer Stephen D’Angelo reveals that Star Trek Online is aiming for a different model of free-to-play than they used with Champions Online, one that will also improve the game’s difficulty at higher levels. For example, players will be able to use Dilithium to get high level equipment, which will have a daily earnable cap, but that will also be able to be auctioned off for Cryptic Points. The developers are hoping to reduce the “pay for content” standard set forth in Champions Online.
The first numbers have come in from Sony Online Entertainment, revealing that DC Universe Online has gained a total of one million new players in the first week of its free-to-play launch. These players are split equally between PS3 and PC platforms.
The free-to-play DC Universe Online experience lets players have up to two characters and access all main game content, excluding some downloadable additional content.
Sony Online Entertainment also publishes Free Realms and EverQuest II.
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DC UNIVERSE ONLINE REGISTERS 1 MILLION NEW PLAYERS WITH FREE-TO-PLAY TRANSITION
“DC Universe Online‘s transition to free-to-play has been welcomed by the community and gamers with heroic enthusiasm. In just one week alone, 1 million new players have joined DCUO with a 50/50 split between PC and PS3,” said Lorin Jameson, Executive Director of Development, SOE Austin. “DCUO now joins the ranks of SOE’s other successful free-to-play titles, including Free Realms and Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures.”
Jameson added, “Our business model philosophy of Free to Play Your Way makes DCUO accessible to every type of player so they can choose to play the game in a way that suits them best. We have a lot of exciting things coming up for players to enjoy in the game and are thrilled at the initial enthusiasm for the game’s free-to-play transition.”
CrimeCraft’s publisher, Vogster Online, has announced that the game’s second major expansion will be released in December, under the name GangWars.
The expansion will add Territory Wars, where gangs will battle for control of lobbies and instances to get cash and bonuses. A new prologue campaign and guide will be introduced for new players. Quickplay will let players enter games quickly and bypass the RPG-style lobbies if they desire, and classes will have over 20 profiles that include equipment and skills. Finally, a new PvE/PvP game mode, Core Annihilation, as well as a new turf, La’Famiglia Compound, will make their debut.
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GangWars Erupt in CrimeCraft this December
Territory at Stake as Gangs Battle for Control of Sunrise City
NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 10, 2011 – Vogster Online has announced the second major expansion to its flagship free-to-play online shooter CrimeCraft(www.crimecraft.com). CrimeCraft GangWars, coming in early December, is set in the bloody aftermath of the Bleedout Campaign and the destruction of the Scorpion Chamber, the governing body of Sunrise City. Gangs now fight for control of the city.
The centerpiece of the update is the new Territory Wars feature that pits gangs in combat for control of lobbies and instances. Gangs generate cash and get bonuses for the regions they control, but they must constantly defend their territory from rivals.
"This is hardcore end-game content for our veteran players," said Executive Producer Michael Mendheim. "We've got a lot of active, powerful gangs that are looking for ways to show that they are the baddest gangsters in Sunrise City, and we're giving them a chance to prove it."
GangWars also delivers significant changes geared towards new players including an updated, optional prologue campaign and lobby-based guidance to help new users find their way around Sunrise City. These features are all designed to get new players into the action faster than ever before.
Other features coming in CrimeCraft: GangWars include:
· Quickplay – Access CrimeCraft’s core gameplay features through a simplified interface that lets you shortcut RPG gameplay and get right to the action. Players can switch between the streamlined Quickplay experience and the fully featured lobbies with the click of a button. · Class Profiles – Experience immediate and intense combat action using over 20 distinct profiles, each providing all necessary equipment including weapons, clothing, ammo, boosts, abilities and AUGs. · Unique Game Mode – Core Annihilation is an epic game mode that blends PvP and PvE combat. Players cooperate with AI controlled soldiers to destroy an opponent’s core while protecting their own. · New Turf – La’Famiglia Compound, a 6-16 player combat zone, is the epitome of lavish luxury and criminal greed… a mansion every gang dreams of controlling.
"CrimeCraft is the longest running free to play game of its kind and this second expansion cements our place as a leader in the niche," said Vice President of Development Daniel Prousline.
The expansion is currently set for an early December release.
Cultures Online launches its latest expansion today: Brawl for the Americas.
The expansion opens the North American continent for players, adding 52 territories and several cultures, including the Native Americans, Mayans, and Eskimos. New outposts and dungeons are also available in the new territories to conquer, which will be unlocked in the second part of the patch.
Cultures Online is published by Gamigo, which also publishes Loong and King of Kings 3.
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Cultures Online – Off to the Americas!
Hamburg, 11.11.11 – Today is the day: Sails are being set and blades sharpened in gamigo’s building strategy game Cultures Online. Brave Vikings and Asians are sailing off to discover and settle this new continent in the game’s latest expansion, “Brawl For The Americas”.
A new trailer for the release of “Brawl For The Americas” is available for download from the press server and on YouTube.
Things are really heating up in the Americas: Outposts are beating fought over by players and tribes. Once a settlement has been conquered, it’s time to shift effort to expanding and maintaining control of it for as long as possible. The longer the player controls an outpost, the more difficult it becomes to keep – and then the brawling begins again! There’s even more to fight about when players build entrances to dungeons that they can head in to either on their own or with a group to loot especially valuable equipment.
Brave conquistadores can set sail for the Americas now; the tribe outpost features will be unlocked with the second part of the patch, which will follow in a few weeks.
Features at a glance
- New continent, America, with 52 territories - New cultures to discover (Native Americans, Mayans, Eskimos) - Outposts for players and tribes to conquer and expand - Loads of new dungeons that can also be entered with a group
A massive content patch has just hit Last Chaos – the biggest update the game has had since 2009.
The patch raises the level cap from 165 to 175, adding a new zone (Tarian, the frozen tundra) for players to explore and gain experience in, as well as new skill levels and gear for all classes. The Temple of Forgetfulness has also been re-imagined, with a new time attack zone, a treasure hunt, new monsters, and a new boss.
Last Chaos is published by Aeria Games, which also publishes Shaiya and Twelve Sky 2.
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Last Chaos' Biggest Content Update Since 2009
New Zone, Level Cap Raise, New Monsters and Additional Features
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Nov. 11, 2011 – Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, has just released one of the biggest content patches for its popular MMORPG, Last Chaos.
The new content patch is the largest since 2009, and allows players to access a new zone as part of the level cap raise from 165 to 175. This massive content patch also comes with a re-imagined dungeon, an increased skill level and new gear.
New content included in this content patch: · New Zone – The new zone, "Tarian, the frozen Tundra," is open to players who are at or near the level cap. This new zone contains monsters all the way up to level 175 and is in a snow map that prominently features a frozen lake, a dark tower and several new and re-imagined monsters. · Level Cap Raise – Players can now level up from 165 to 175, the first level cap raise since 2009. The level cap increase comes complete with new gear, new monsters, extended skills, new quests, and a brand new zone. · Re-Imagined Dungeons – Visit the "Temple of Forgetfulness," a re-imagined dungeon with many new features. The Temple now includes a time attack zone, a treasure hunt, a new boss and several new monsters. · Increased Skill Level – The addition of an extra level and a corresponding upgrade in power allows players to increase their skill levels. · New Gear – Brand new sets of gear will provide more power to players. Players must level up in order to get access to the new gear.
Just like any other Aeria Games title, Last Chaos is free to play. For more information regarding Last Chaos, please visit http://lastchaos.aeriagames.com/.
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