| Bounty Hounds Online releases closed beta update Posted: 15 Nov 2011 01:54 PM PST After taking in player feedback, Bounty Hounds Online has created and launched a patch to improve the closed beta experience. The experience curve has been tuned down to improve leveling time, and experience loss on death has been elimintated. New gathering robots have been introduced to help players gather resources, reward points can now be earned and spent in the Emporium, and characters of any PMC may join up together in groups. Titles have now been boosted so that each unlocks stat-boosting accessories from the Arms Badge vendor, and CTUs have new paint colors available. Player versus player has also been tuned so that only players between different PMCs, who have active PvP flags, can fight each other. Five new Cambria instances, new gang and wolfpack technology, and new mission events round off the update. Bounty Hounds Online is published by Suba Games, which also publishes Mission Against Terror and ACE Online.  Bounty Hounds Online Gameplay Screenshot Source: Bounty Hounds Rolls Out Major Updates for Closed Beta More Content, More Customization Part of Latest Closed Beta Update to Triple-A-Level Free-to-Play MMORPG Sequel to Namco Bandai Original TORONTO, ON. November 15, 2011— Bounty Hounds Online (bho.subagames.com) the popular MMORPG sequel to the Namco Bandai original, boosts its status as a game that brings triple-A quality to the free-to-play genre with a massive updates to its closed beta rollout. “The beta testers that have been part of the close beta will notice the updates immediately,” said Sam Ho, Director, Wicked Interactive, publishers of Bounty Hounds Online. “We have been working hard with the developers to add new features as well as include suggestions from the Bounty Hounds community. We are thrilled with the results and know that our testers will be thrilled by the updates.” Updates include:
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· Five high-level Cambria Instances to challenge the most experienced and deadly mercenary teams. Obtain unique Stat and Resistance-enhancing equipment. During open hours, Mordechai at the PMC Headquarters will teleport you straight in to the action. · More gang/wolfpack technology added. Receive powerful stats bonuses every day. · New missions and events. New level 35 mission in the Wastelands giving a stat reset item. New level 40 mission in the Wastelands giving a skill point reset item.
More Personalization
· The Titles gamers have worked hard to earn mean something: they now unlock unique stat-boosting accessories, available from the Arms Badge vendors. · Trick out your CTU with more paint colours available - no two CTUs need ever look the same.
More Convenience
· The XP requirements for levelling have been adjusted so you'll spend less time grinding, and more time doing what you want. Numerous low-level quests have had their requirements adjusted to improve game flow. · Why spend time gathering your own resources? Use gathering robots at the PMC Headquarters to harvest craft materials for you while you concentrate on the mission. The number of robots useable simultaneously and the tier of resources they can harvest are tied to your gang/wolfpack skill tree. · Get equipped: certain items in the Emporium can now be purchased with reward points, earned daily and weekly for R&D, missions, and instances. The more you play, the more you get! · Team up: now characters of any PMC can join forces to take on tough assignments. · Player-vs-Player combat is now only possible between members of different PMCs. Only players with PvP flags activated are eligible to fight. This means only those who want to fight other players will do so. The PvP flag will be turned off automatically after resurrection. · Fight without fear: XP loss on character death has been eliminated.
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| Blacklight Retribution Gameplay Video – Dual Commentary HD Posted: 15 Nov 2011 01:40 PM PST To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Blacklight Retribution Page.Blacklight Retribution is a 3D sci-fi themed MMOFPS game published by Perfect World Entertainment – the same publisher behind Rusty Hearts, Battle of the Immortals, War of the Immortals, Perfect World, Forsaken World, and many other free to play titles. Unlike some Perfect World Games, Blacklight Retribution isn’t developed by Perfect World, but rather by a Western company called Zombie Studios. The game blends RPG elements with FPS gameplay. With a good deal of weapon customization and a unique “Map / Radar” system Blacklight Retribution offers something that other FPS games like Alliance of Valiant Arms and Combat Arms simply don’t. To learn more about Blacklight Retribution check out the official MMOHut Blacklight Retribution page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| Update 6 arrives in DC Universe Online Posted: 15 Nov 2011 01:38 PM PST Update 6, “The Deadly Double Cross,” has launched today for DC Universe Online. The update adds the final chapter of the Fortress of Solitude raid series, letting players join with Superman and Lex Luthor to defeat General Zodfor, and his companions Non and Ursa, in the Sunstone Matrix. The update also adds new Kryptonian Military weapons, and the last of the Avatar style set. DC Universe Online is published by Sony Online Entertainment, which also publishes EverQuest and Free Realms.  DC Universe Online Gameplay Screenshot Source: DC UniverseTM Online's Game Update 6: The Deadly Double Cross Now Available Players Can Battle Together In The Final Fortress Of Solitude Raid In DCUO's Latest Game Update WHAT: The battle in the Arctic rages on as Sony Online Entertainment releases the third and final chapter of the DC Universe™ Online (DCUO)Fortress of Solitude raid series. At the end of Game Update 5: The Fate of the Fortress, players had defeated Brainiac's invasion only to be betrayed by their former Kryptonian ally General Zod. The Deadly Double Cross will begin where players left off – trapped in the The Fortress of Solitude: Sunstone Matrix where General Zod has seized control of the Sun Crystal Matrix Chamber. In the latest update, players will once again join forces with Superman and Lex Luthor in a heated battle to defeat double-crossing General Zodfor control over the Fortress of Solitude. Heroes and villains alike must team up to face the militant General Zod and his Kryptonian supervillain companions Non and Ursa. In addition to the new raid chapter, Game Update 6 will add great new weapons and gear for players to earn in battle, including powerful new Kryptonian Military weapons forged from the Sunstone crystals themselves. Game Update 6: The Deadly Double Cross Features: § Intense new Eight-Man Group Combat Raid – The Fortress of Solitude: Sunstone Matrix: Fight with Superman and Lex Luthor in their mission to take down General Zod and win back control of the Fortress of Solitude.
§ New Gear & Weapons: Players can battle for new weapons and armor, including powerful new Kryptonian Military weapons and the final pieces of the Avatar style set. WHEN: The game update is now available as a free download for players at all three access levels: Free, Premium and Legendary.
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| The Mummy Online opens beta registration Posted: 15 Nov 2011 01:14 PM PST Bigpoint has opened up closed beta registration for the upcoming The Mummy Online (themummy.bigpoint.com). The closed beta is expected to last several weeks, although no exact starting date has been announced. The beta will feature PvE and PvP gameplay, starting with a single-player tutorial that lets players choose their allegiance (Raider or Cultist) and class (Gunslinger/Assassin, Brawler/Enforcer, or Scholar/Priest). The map of Amarna in Egypt will be available, featuring the Dunes, River, Maze, and Rocky Fields regions. PvP players can face off at the Tomb, Oasis, and Ruins. Bigpoint also publishes Battlestar Galactica Online and Drakensang Online.  The Mummy Online Gameplay Screenshot Source: Bigpoint Unearths The Mummy Online Closed Beta Action-Adventure Gaming Fans can Sign-Up Now to Gain Exclusive Access before Worldwide Launch San Francisco – Nov. 15, 2011 – Bigpoint (www.bigpoint.com) – a worldwide leader in online games – today announced that The Mummy Online (http://themummy.bigpoint.com/) has begun accepting registrations for its closed beta period. Developed in collaboration with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, The Mummy Online is a breakthrough, action-adventure RPG that delivers high-end gameplay through an engaging story inspired by the massively successful film franchise. "We're excited to get The Mummy Online into the hands of the fans," said Arash Amini, Producer, Bigpoint. "As is the case with our entire portfolio of games, which can be improved and optimized on the fly, community feedback will be critical to this project's success." Participants interested in joining The Mummy Online's exclusive closed beta can register for access at http://themummy.bigpoint.com/. Once in-game, players will fight their way through a single-player tutorial level before selecting their allegiance (Raider or Cultist) and class (Gunslinger/Assassin, Brawler/Enforcer, or Scholar/Priest). As players gain experience through both PvE and PvP gameplay, they will be able to learn new skills, unravel special capabilities, and purchase more powerful equipment. Battle across Cinematic Environments Based on the existing terrain of Egypt, players can explore the map of Amarna with several PvE regions that include the Dunes, River, Maze, and Rocky Fields. Here, players will confront a range of monsters, including several types of scarabs, scorpions, pygmies, Anubis warriors, and mummies. Within the PvP areas of the Tomb, Oasis, and Ruins, players can battle against players of opposing allegiances and capture ancient obelisks to dominate the playing field. With the closed beta expected to last several weeks, Bigpoint will unlock player accounts in waves to ensure game stability and performance. At the conclusion of the closed beta period, Bigpoint will review all feedback, optimize virtually every aspect of the game, and ready The Mummy Online for the official open beta launch. Players are encouraged to follow the closed beta's progress and provide input through the community forum: http://en.board.bigpoint.com/mummy/.
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| Dragon Nest prepares Theater of War Posted: 15 Nov 2011 12:59 PM PST Dragon Nest’s next major update, “Theater of War,” is being scheduled for launch on Monday, November 21. The update will focus primarily on PvP, updating some of the game’s current PvP modes. It will also introduce the new Protect-the-Captain mode, where team leaders are the ultimate asset to victory; free-for-all, letting up to 16 players battle it out in a death match; and a three-on-three Ladder mode. Ghoul Mode will also be improved, and medals and experience can now be granted from a player’s power bar if they choose. Two new dungeons will also be introduced: Chaos Rift Kamala, for level 24+ on Abyss Mode only, and Chaos Rift Viera, an Abyss Mode dungeon for players at the level cap of 32. Both dungeons change their layout each time a player enters. Dragon Nest is published by Nexon, which also publishes Vindictus and Mabinogi.  Dragon Nest Gameplay Screenshot Source: Dragon Nest Players Prepare to Enter the "Theater of War" Nexon releases new video showcasing upcoming PvP content, dungeons Nexon is adding new player versus player (PvP) game modes and upgrades to Dragon Nest as part of a new content update, "Theater of War," releasing next Monday. The update for its popular online action RPG will also include two challenging new dungeons for high level players and a host of other game improvements. New fighting styles make their debut next week, and the game's classic PvP modes will get a makeover as well. In the new Protect-the-Captain game mode, players must work together as a team to safeguard their team captain while pressing the offensive to eliminate the opposing team's leader. Teamwork, coordination, feints and ruses are the tools necessary for the cunning team to win the day. Also new to PvP is the free-for-all mode, where up to 16 players are cut loose to battle each other in a bloodthirsty brawl for supremacy. Players can fight, or they can fly, but they can't hide forever in this fast-paced game mode. Additionally, a new three-on-three Ladder Mode has been added, wherein teams of three players face off against each other. The popular Ghoul Mode, introduced with last month's Halloween update, is receiving a number of improvements. Players can now turn into mummy ghouls and access new ghoul skills, items and achievements. Finally, medals and EXP will be awarded should players wish to consume their power bar to do so. Dungeon delvers also have a lot to look forward to with the "Theater of War" update. Located in the Garden of Eternity, Chaos Rift Kamala is a new dungeon for level 24 players and above. Playable only on Abyss Mode, the game's highest difficulty level, players are encouraged to take a friend (or few) along. Chaos Rift Viera is another new dungeon playable on Abyss Mode for players at the current level cap of 32. Unlike other dungeons, the layout in these two new dungeons changes every time a player enters presenting a fresh experience each time. In addition to this content update, players will also have a slew of Black Friday deals to look forward to during the Thanksgiving weekend. Developed by Eyedentity Games, Dragon Nest is published by Nexon America in the United States, Canada, and Oceania. For the latest news and information on Dragon Nest and to download and play for free, visit http://dragonnest.nexon.net.
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| Digimon Masters lines up player-suggested improvements Posted: 15 Nov 2011 12:26 PM PST A series of updates, based on player feedback, has been lined up for Joymax’s Digimon Masters Online. The first in the series of updates was launched on November 1, and removed the experience penalty for extended game play while increasing the drop-hatch rates. Further updates, set to continue into December, will expand the cash shop and add new payment methods, add a new game server (Lucemon), introduce two Digivolutions for Beelzemon and MetalGarurumon, add eight new Digimon (including Agumon and Tentomon), and debut three new maps. Joymax also publishes Silkroad Online and Karma Online.  Digimon Masters Online Gameplay Screenshot Source: DIGIMON MASTERS UNLEASHES BEVY OF IMPROVEMENTS First In Several Patches Based Directly On Player Feedback Seoul, Korea, November 15, 2011— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher, announced today the start of a series of new content and changes inspired by and based on player feedback for its online massive multiplayer title, Digimon Masters. A fantastic universe where our world and the Digital World are closer than anyone would have imagined is about to change in ways never expected! Joymax has now launched the first of several patches which will include functional game changes as well as new Mercenary Digimon. Players who want to join in on the fun can register at the Joymax portal site at http://www.joymax.com/portal “We set in place a number of measures in order to limit the negative impact of real-money trade and botting on Digimon Masters, but quickly came to the realization while these were effective in deterring RMT, they were also overly punitive to our players.” said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim. “The player’s voices have been heard on this issue and others, and we’re committed to addressing their concerns in a timely manner.” The first part of the update, which launched on November 1st, addressed player requests that were related to experience point (XP) deductions and low drop-hatch rates: the XP penalty for extended game play has been removed, and the drop-hatch rates have been increased. These improvementswere widely lauded as a positive step forward for the publisher. In addition, several new Digi-Eggs were added to the cash shop: Keramon, Hawkmon, and Petimeramon. Future content updates, that are due out in November and December, will include an expanded cash shop with more payment methods, a new game server named Lucemon, two special Digivolutions for Beelzemon and MetalGarurumon, eight new Digimon including Agumon and Tentomon, and last but not least, three new maps! With more unannounced changes to come throughout 2012, this is the perfect time to jump straight into Digimon Masters. Digimon are well known all over the globe as part of the famous Japanese TV animation series. Digimon Masters is the first ever 3D online game based on the Digimon universe with more than 1,000 characters featured from seasons 1 through 5 of the series. Not only is it faithful to the art design, Digimon Masters closely follows the original story that will satisfy both loyal fans of the series as well as the average gamer. The game seamlessly combines pet training simulation with role-playing elements to deliver a one of a kind gaming experience. Featuring real-time combat, Gamers will be thrilled with the challenges brought forth by real-time combat which requires quick thinking and good reflexes. Players can also become one of 8 Royal Knights. Royal Knights are Digimon who are in charge of each area in the Digital World. Leaders of a guild that conquers one of these areas can become a Royal Knight who has the right to impose taxes along with other perks and obligations.
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