| Silkroad Online relaunches Fellows system Posted: 13 Dec 2011 02:02 PM PST Today, Silkroad Online releases a new version of the game’s Fellows system. Fellows are trained pets which grant the player bonuses as they adventurer. They can use attack combinations, serve as mounts, and can use their skills automatically. Each has three settings for battle – aggressive, defensive, and buff. Fellows can also gain additional abilities or skills through the store. Players will also be able to access the Magic Lamp, starting December 20. This limited promotion lets players enter the Item Room, polish the lamp clean with Magic Cleaner, and ask a genie to grant them wishes. The launch of this service will reward players with a 12th grade equipment item. Silkroad Online is published by Joymax, which also publishes Karma Online and Digimon Masters Online.  Silkroad Online Gameplay Screenshot
Source: SILKROAD ONLINE – FOR IT’S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW, WHICH NOBODY CAN DENY NEW UPDATE FEATURING FELLOWS SYSTEM ARRIVES TODAY, HOLIDAY EVENTS BEGIN TODAY AND RUN THROUGH DECEMBER 20 December 13th, 2011 – Joymax, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today revealed a rebuild, from the ground up, of its Fellows system for Silkroad Online which has just gone live. Fellows are all-new trained pets which have special enhanced abilities to help their masters conquer the Silk Roads. Joymax will be holding holiday events to usher in the New Year and commemorate the launch of its Fellows system and Magic Lamp service. Players who want to try out the new Fellows system or participate in the Magic Lamp service, where players have the chance to obtain rare and new-release items, should visit Silkroad Online’s official site at http://www.joymax.com/silkroad/ to register for a Joymax account and jump straight into the action! “The new Fellows system is a result of the continued efforts by Joymax to add exciting new content to Silkroad Online based on increasing demand from our loyal players,” said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim. “With the implementation of this new gameplay mechanic, players will be able to determine and execute more tactical decisions as they continue their quests in the game.” Fellows work alongside players and are a vital asset when going into battle. Not only can they utilize powerful attack combinations, which later on will become indispensable in battle, but allow players to move quickly throughout the game while sitting comfortably on their backs. Fellows are also very intelligent, they have the ability to judge individual situations by themselves to determine and trigger corresponding skills automatically. There are three types of tactical settings in the Fellows system – aggressive, defensive and buff. Players can choose a Fellow type based on their preference. It is also possible for Fellows to acquire additional abilities or special skills like Spirit Points by visiting the store. Beginning December 20th, 2011, players will be able to access the Magic Lamp service for a limited time. Enter the Item Room and make a wish by polishing the fantastic lamp clean with the Magic Cleaner. A genie will appear and grant players their special wishes; to celebrate the launch of this rare service, players will receive a coveted 12th grade equipment item to wish upon.
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| FreeStyle Street Basketball offers winter bonuses Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:45 PM PST FreeStyle Street Basketball is offering a bundle of bonuses for its players this holiday. Every weekend, players will earn triple experience and points after each match, and players will also get a special stocking full of holiday clothing, experience-boosting tattoos, and points. New items will also be available in the Shop, and players who spend GKash will also get 10 points for every GKash spent. FreeStyle Street Basketball is published by GameKiss, which also publishes GhostX.  FreeStyle Street Basketball Gameplay Screenshot
Source: December is a month to remember on GameKiss December 14, 2011 – GameKiss.com will have a flurry of activity this winter to keep our FreeStyle Street Basketball players out of the cold. DJ Bagman, our in-game mix master, will be treating gamers to 10 points for each GKash game currency spent. This is a great way to earn even more to spend in the Item and Skill shops. Plus each weekend players will earn triple the experience and points after each match. Now it's even easier to reach new levels! For the winter school vacation, we will be giving our dedicated players a special gift stocking chock full of cool items like holiday clothing sets, tattoos for extra experience, and points. We will also be offering several cool new items in the Item Shop. GM Roberto has this to say, "We know this is a special time of year for most of our gamers, so GameKiss is bringing it! Just this week alone we will have several events and updates for the winter season. We will even have a special basketball court with new music just for the occasion. This is going to be a month to remember."
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| Ragnarok Online releases Skill Balance update Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:36 PM PST The second in a series of winter updates, Ragnarok is releasing its Skill Balance update today. The update makes an effort to rebalance almost every high-level skill in the game, improving synergy between classes and making enemies more challenging to defeat. The Kafra shop is also moving to a special button in the user interface, making it always accessible for players. Special Event Guild Wars will be scheduled throughout December, and for two weeks, new players will get special boosts to help them make their way to level 70. Ragnarok Online is published by Gravity Interactive, which also publishes ROSE Online and Requiem.  Ragnarok Online Gameplay Screenshot
Source: RAGNAROK ONLINE WILL BE RELEASING SKILL BALANCE UPDATE AND MASSIVE EXPANSION EPISODE UPDATE 14.1 BIFROST. Rune Midgard Breathlessly awaits the gods' decree for balance in the world. MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (December 13th, 2011) –This week, Ragnarok Online launches the second major game update in the "Season of Updates"; the highly anticipated Skill Balance update. The massive Skill update not only rebalances nearly every high level skill in the game for better synergy between classes but also updates all the foes in the game to be a more even challenge for their reward. As an extra bonus in this update, the Kafra shop is moving to an always accessible button in-game. This will insure that adventurer's on the go are never caught unprepared! Skill Balance update is set to take launch Today, December 13th, after which Special Event WoEs (Guild Wars) will be scheduled through December to offer quirky and fun challenges for all; and a 2 week event for new players to ease their way to level 70 through December 27th! This is the perfect time to start your Ragnarok Adventure as well as the perfect time to return for the Holidays! The next update in the Season of updates is the massive Expansion episode update 14.1 Bifrost. As always these updates and playing is Free to all of the loyal players!
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| Update 7 brings winter to DC Universe Online Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:22 PM PST DC Universe Online has launched its seventh major game update: Season’s Greedings. This update’s story focuses on Larfleeze, leader of the Orange Lanterns, who has hidden stolen holiday gifts throughout both Gotham City and Metropolis. Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Sinestro are seeking player’s aid to recover these items and return the world to order. As part of the update, players can earn a special Feat for spotting Larfleeze once a day for twelve days in a row, or purchase holiday themed appearances and gear from vendors or the Marketplace. The update also introduces a new 5v5 deathmatch arena inside the Watchtower. DC Universe Online is published by Sony Online Entertainment, which also publishes EverQuest and Free Realms.  DC Universe Online Gameplay Screenshot
Source: The Holiday Spirit Hits DC UniverseTM Online in Latest Game Update: Season's Greedings Larfleeze is on the Naughty List This Winter in DCUO's Game Update 7 WHAT: The season of giving has gone awry in DC Universe Online's (DCUO) latest game update: Season's Greedings. Larfleeze, greedy, devious leader of the Orange Lanterns, is lashing out at Santa Claus for leaving him empty-handed this year. To retaliate, Larfleeze has hidden stolen holiday items throughout Gotham City and Metropolis until he can ship them back home to the forbidden territory of the Vega System. Heroes and villains alike will take part in quests to find the stolen presents. Heroes will receive direction from Green Lantern Hal Jordan in the Watchtower, while villains will hear a similar request from the wielder of yellow light, Sinestro in the Hall of Doom. In order to locate the presents, players must search for, and defeat, Larfleeze's carefully crafted orange construct enemies, created to resemble those he has defeated in the past as a warning sign to any who cross him in the future. Game Update 7: Season's Greedings Features: - Larfleeze Sightings: Players can receive a Feat if they can spot Larfleeze lurking about Metropolis or Gotham City once a day for, of course, 12 days in a row.
- Watchtower PVP Map: Players can battle it out in a new 5v5 death-match arena located in the Watchtower.
- New Holiday Marketplace Items:
- Festive Winter Hat – Do you have a jolly side? Have you been wanting to show off your festive spirit? Does your head get cold in that brisk winter air? If so, then this Festive Winter Hat is for you!
- Reindeer Antlers - Oh, deer! Declare your appreciation for these beloved holiday animals by wearing your very own set of Reindeer Antlers.
- New Holiday Vendor Items:
- Holiday weapon appearances to give your weapon a sweet new look
- New Holiday Elf outfit set
- Snowman form trinket
- Holiday snowglobe grenade
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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| Joy to the World – in Digimon Masters Online Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:10 PM PST Digimon Masters Online has released its special holiday event for 2011: “Joy to the World.” The event update includes a special Christmas event that runs from December 13 until January 10, decorating maps in the holiday spirit and adding special holiday fun for players. The update also introduces two new Mercenary Eggs – WarGreymon and UlforceVeedramon, the latter of which is a Digimon Masters game exclusive. Also introduced is the Digimon Reinforcement System, letting players boost their Digimon’s defensive abilities with a protective shield that changes color based on its strength. Digimon Masters Online is published by Joymax, which also publishes Silkroad Online and Karma Online.  Digimon Masters Online Gameplay Screenshot
Source: THE REAL AND THE DIGITAL WORLD COLLIDE ONCE AGAIN IN JOYMAX’S “JOY TO THE WORLD“ UPDATE WITH CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENTS Exclusive Digimon & Digimon Reinforcement System Add To The Festive Cheer December 13, 2011— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher, today announced the “Joy to the World” holiday event for their popular MMORPG, Digimon Masters is now live. The latest content update will showcase a variety of exciting new features including the first appearance of UlforceVeedramon in the Digital World, alongside a fun Christmas event running now until January 10th. Players can experience all the action for themselves by downloading and playing the game for free on the Joymax portal at http://www.joymax.com/portal. Based on the wildly successful Digimon anime series, Digimon Masters takes players on a raucous ride as they complete quests while acquiring new Mercenary Eggs and leveling up both their character and Partner Digimon as well as acquire new Digimon by hatching a variety of eggs. The update brings in two additional Mercenary Eggs, which must be hatched using data found throughout the Digital World. WarGreymon stomps onto the scene and is joined by UlforceVeedramon, who will make its first ever worldwide appearance and will be exclusive to the global Digimon Masters game – this is the only place to capture this elusive and highly desirable companion! The content update will also include the new Digimon Reinforcement System (DRS), which players can use to increase their Digimon’s defensive abilities. The DRS produces an awesome looking glowing protective shield around each Digimon that changes color based on shield strength. In addition, to get players into the holiday spirit, aChristmas Event will start today, and run through January 10th, with maps being decorated in a festive Christmas motif! A game for all players and all ages, Digimon Masters provides a simple interface coupled with an intuitive control scheme that is completely hassle-free. With more than 1,000 characters featured from seasons 1 through 5 of the Digimon anime, not only is it faithful to the series’ art design, Digimon Masters closely follows a story that will satisfy both loyal fans of the series as well as welcoming new gamers to the Digital World. Digimon Masters’ faithful recreation of the Digimon universe, as featured in the anime series Digimon Data Squad, is now being brought to the global market by Joymax.
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| Lucent Heart releases Winter Festival Posted: 13 Dec 2011 12:42 PM PST The Winter Festival has begun for players of Lucent Heart. The special winter event will run until December 31. Players can find special Holiday Quests, helping either Jolly Father Winter or Naughty Ice Miser, for a chance to earn red or black colored Winter Holiday sets. The Step-Up Dance Competition has also returned, challenging players to make holiday-themed dance videos for a chance at permanent outfits, Zodiac Pets, and the Black Wrath Battle Mount. Players can also visit the game’s Facebook page and answer daily questions; a total of 496 fans will be rewarded over 31 days with special prizes. Lucent Heart is published by Gamania (beanfun). Lucent Heart: Winter Festival Video Source: LUCENT HEART'S HOLIDAY EVENTS BEGIN Naughty or Nice, All Players Get Presents This Year December 13, 2011 IRVINE, Calif. – December 13, 2011 – Gamania Digital Entertainment announces its Zodiac inspired social MMORPG, Lucent Heart, has begun its holiday festivities. Players are invited to join the Winter Festival, running through December 31st, for special quests, items, and events. Trailer: http://youtu.be/M6Cj9_sRiNk Holiday Quests – In Acadia even the naughty get presents. Players can choose to help out Jolly Father Winter or Naughty Ice Miser for stockings filled with goodies. Exclusive red or black Winter Holiday Sets are waiting to be found. Step-Up: Holiday Edition – Lucent Heart's popular Step-Up Dance Competition is back. Participants will be creating fresh dance videos from their favorite holiday themed music – competing for amazing prizes. Permanent outfits, Zodiac Pets, and even the rare Black Wrath Battle Mount are all up for grabs. 31 Days of Giving – Gamania is running its largest giveaway yet over at the official Lucent Heart Facebook page. Those who take a shot at the "daily question" have a chance to win unique costume sets and Goodie Bags. Each day more winners will be chosen, with a total of 496 fans receiving prizes. All of these Winter Festival activities and more can be found at Lucent Heart's official homepage: http://www.lucentheart.com/event/WinterFestival2011/default.aspx
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| Lineage 2 F2P Gameplay – First Look HD Posted: 13 Dec 2011 07:34 AM PST To Learn More About the Game Check out our Lineage 2 Page.Lineage 2 is a 3D PvP heavy fantasy MMORPG published by NCSoft – the same company behind Aion and City of Heroes. The game originally launched in South Korea back in 2003 and in the U.S. in 2004 as a pay to play game. It later officially went “truly free” to play on November 30, 2011 with the launch of the “Goddess of Destruction” update. Since launch the game has enjoyed well over a dozen major content updates and since going free to play the game’s playerbase has exploded in numbers. The game’s visuals are a bit outdated, but the game still offers plenty to do – especially since it has over 36 playable classes and a unique sub classing system which lets players branch off into three additional “sub classes”. To learn more about Lineage 2 check out the official MMOHut Lineage 2 page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
