Jade Dynasty has launched its largest free expansion since 2010′s Vengeance: Legacy.
Legacy introduces the new area of Incense Valley, where players can discover two new classes: Mages and Forta. The expansion also introduces the Crimson Peaks instance, which offers Taichi Pills, Chroma Beads, and Kirin Sigil Shards as rewards.
The update also includes some new events, new beginner clothing, and a series of game tweaks, bugs, and rebalances.
Jade Dynasty is published by Perfect World Entertainment, which also publishes Ether Saga Online and War of the Immortals.
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Jade Dynasty: Legacy Now Live
Free Expansion Features New Classes and Content
(Foster City, CA) December 16, 2011 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today launched the latest free expansion to its tremendously successful free-to-play martial-arts MMORPG, Jade Dynasty.
In Jade Dynasty: Legacy, players can explore the secrets of Incense Valley, play as new classes and bring their characters to life with all new visuals and fashion sets.
“We’re delighted to offer the Legacy expansion to our players,” said Dean Sakurai, Product Manager, Perfect World Entertainment. ” Jade Dynasty: Legacy brings new and exciting gameplay to the table and it’s something we’ve been looking forward to share with our player base for a long time.”
Jade Dynasty: Legacy features many new features for players to enjoy, including new classes, character visuals, special events, content and balance improvements.
Playing as one of two new classes, the Incense Valley Mages or the melee combat experts of the Forta, players can unleash devastating attacks on enemies and discover perilous trials in the Crimson Peaks instance, one of the largest in the game. Players who complete this instance may also claim incredible rewards and prizes. New events — such as the all-new Christmas event and other seasonal events — also allow players to celebrate with friends.
Jade Dynasty: Legacy is the largest content update to Jade Dynasty since the previous expansion, Vengeance, launched in late 2010.
Voyage Century Online has released its latest major game update: The Gate to Poseidon Temple.
Players can now discover Poseidon’s Temple, located on Bimini. This dungeon features dangerous new bosses and foes, but also rewards Imperial Gold, Treasure Boxes, and high level crafting and refining materials. The Black Pearl, a mysterious ship, also now sails the seas for those ready to complete the quests to obtain it.
Treasure Hunting has offered new places to look, four precious deposits located around the world with high level blueprints, crafting materials, permanent charms, and gold to be found. Finally, guilds can now reach the new level cap of 10, and reach new guild buffs and guild war equipment.
Voyage Century Online is published by IGG, which also publishes FreeSky Online and Tales of Pirates 2.
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Voyage Into The Temple Of Poseidon!
Voyage Century Online (http://vc.igg.com) is back with yet ANOTHER installment of fun and adventure – The Gate to Poseidon Temple! In our latest official game update, the gods of the oceans, Poseidon, opens the doors to his realm to all adventurers willing to take up his challenge. Expect new monsters and BOSSes on a whole new level of challenge, with greater and even more enticing rewards! Guilds can now be raised to Level 10, with newer and stronger guild buffs, guild war equipment, and of course, more guild benefits. More treasures await in the open seas; ride out to them aboard our newest ship, the Black Pearl!1. NEW Instance: Poseidon's Temple
Located on Bimini, the Atlantis adventure never stops rolling with all manners of elite and BOSS type monsters including Temple Mage, Temple Temptress, Destructor Pernie, Wraith Master Gothis, Warden Rosca, Dragon Arseuda and more! Defeating them yields all manners of yummy rewards ranging from Imperial Gold, Temple Treasure Box, crafting materials for Level 145+ armor, high leveled refining materials to even Level 145+ equipment themselves– and more!
2. NEW Guild Level Cap: Level 10!
The new level cap for Guilds is now 10. Guild leveling is now more challenging, guild wars more competitive, and of course – guild benefits are now more enticing! Experience the epicness with our new and improved guild BUFFs, and guild war equipment!
3. A New And Improved Open Sea Treasure Hunting Experience
Tempted by high level equipment blueprints, refining items, crafting materials along with Rare Gold, Imperial Gold and permanent charms? Yes? Well, start digging around in Bartholomew Roberts’ Precious Deposits, John Hawkins’ Precious Deposits, William Dampiers’ Precious Deposits, and Emanuel Wynne’s Precious Deposits!
4. The Black Pearl Unfurls Its Sails
The mysterious Black Pearl rolls across the ocean, seeking a captain worthy of commandeering it – discover its magnificence and power by completing a series of mysterious quests to acquire this new ship!
So much excitement, yet so little time – so, we’re going to help you out with a little gift bag right off the bat - Poseidon’s Blessing Pack Giveaway! It will be given out on major game websites in cooperation with us – keep a lookout for them! For more information on this event, visit http://vc.igg.com/event/poseidon_pack/index.php.
Returning players will also receive something special from us too – Lost Captain Pack Giveaway! For more information on this event, visit http://vc.igg.com/event/lostcaptains/#.
World of Tanks has launched a new update for its North American and European servers.
The update adds two new maps, Swamp and Fjords, along with camo and horns for tank customization options. Company battles have gained Junior (tier 4), Medium (tier 6), Champion (tier 8), and Absolute (tier 10) divisions.
New improvements to the game engine itself have also arrived: new visual effects for smokes, shots, and explosions that will run better on lower-end PCs; new multicluster technology so players can play on any cluster of a server group; and the ability to save replays of battles.
World of Tanks is published by Wargaming.net.
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World of Tanks Rolls Out
San Francisco, CA (16th December, 2011) — Wargaming.net, the award-winning videogame publisher and developer, announced today the release of the highly anticipated 7.0 update for their free-to-play MMO World of Tanks.
World of Tanks is the first and only team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. Command more than 150 armored vehicles from America, Germany, and the Soviet Union, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
· World of Tanks most anticipated update will include – Two new maps: Swamp and Fjords
· Tank customization: camo and horns.
· Tank company levels: Junior (tier 4), Medium (tier 6), Champion (tier and Absolute (tier 10) divisions for company battles.
· Advanced visual effects: The new system of effects visualization will improve the quality of visual effects significantly (smoke, shots, and explosions) and will allow for lower system requirements for PCs.
· Replays of battles: players will be able to save replays of all battles they participate.
· Multicluster technology that allows adding one or several clusters to each server group. Users will have the opportunity to play on any cluster of the server group with the same, unified account
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"This is a huge-scale update that includes many of the long-expected features," said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming.net. "We are very excited to introduce the multicluster technology that will insure server stability, helping our players to enjoy World of Tanks even more."
Perfect World Entertainment has officially launched War of the Immortals in North America and Europe. The launch includes a rollover of all open beta data and characters.
War of the Immortals is a diverging but stand-alone version of Battle of the Immortals, a top-down MMORPG with special gear, pet, crafting, and mount systems. War of the Immortals offers new features to players, including new types of gear and destructible environments.
Players can also enter the Hardware Giveaway, for a chance to win prizes that include a computer, gaming gear, limited edition War of the Immortals swag, and in-game currency. All players who register by December 31, 11:59 pm Pacific will be eligible for at least the first Tier of prizes.
Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Forsaken World and Jade Dynasty.
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PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES WAR OF THE IMMORTALS
Action-Packed MMORPG Now Available to North American and European Players
(Foster City, CA) December 15, 2011 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today announced the launch of War of the Immortals, an action-packed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, in North America and Europe.
War of the Immortals is now available for free download and play at: http://woi.perfectworld.com/
After several months of testing, War of the Immortals continues to draw players worldwide into an adventure guaranteed to transform would-be heroes into legendary warriors and demigods.
War of the Immortals features stunning landscapes, interactive environments, awe-inspiring monsters, and a unique pet system based on the concept of ‘capture and customize’. Its advanced guild system allows players to establish housing for guild members, recruit new warriors, plan dungeon runs and create new recipes and items.
“In War of the Immortals, we have combined some of the most requested MMORPG features and created a compelling game with a unique blend of interactive dungeons and intense territory war features,” said Jonathan Belliss, Executive Producer, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. “Now that we’ve launched, players are discovering a balanced game great for leveling up beginners, but challenging for seasoned gamers. At higher levels in War of the Immortals, skill, teamwork and strategy are critical.”
Those who participated in War of the Immortal’s open beta can expect a seamless rollover of their characters, rank, pets, gear and other in-game earnings to the live game.
It’s also not too late to enter the War of Immortals Hardware Giveaway for a chance to win more than $2,500 worth of prizes, including a computer, gaming hardware, War of the Immortals limited edition collectible items, and in-game currency. Various prizes will be available as players reach each of the three tiers beginning at Tier 1. All players who register for a free War of the Immortals account and login to play between now and December 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific will automatically be entered for a chance to win prizes at Tier 1.
To download and play War of the Immortals at no cost, or to join the War of the Immortals community for more information, please visit the official website: http://register.perfectworld.com/woi
And, for more information about the hardware giveaway, please visit:
Dragon Nest has released its latest update, Scarlet Snow, for its players.
The update raises the level cap to 40, introducing new skills for all character specializations – including the first ultimate skills. Two new raid encounters for max level characters also make their debut: Manticore Nest and Apocalypse Nest. These raid instances also drop badges that can be redeemed for two new mounts. Eleven new dungeons will also be added, along with new sets of PvP gear.
Level up rewards have been extended to include levels 25 through 40, and bonus experience events will be run during the rest of the month.
The holidays have also arrived, decorating the town. Players can defeat Ducks (that come in Santa and Rudolph versions) to earn fireworks, snowballs, and gestures; or they can purchase a special holiday set package.
Dragon Eggs have been improved, allowing players to purchase them in bulk at a discount, increasing their rare item drop rate, and adding new exclusive items.
Dragon Nest is published by Nexon, which also publishes Vindictus and Mabinogi.
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This Winter, the Snow Turns Scarlet in "Dragon Nest"
An increased level cap, new raid bosses, dungeons and holiday events arrive today
Nexon is adding two new raid encounters, eleven new dungeons, and a sprinkling of festive holiday events to "Dragon Nest" today as part of the freshly released "Scarlet Snow" content update. The update for its popular online action RPG also ushers in new holiday sales in the Dragon Vault and a variety of seasonal outfits that will help players get in the holiday spirit.
"Dragon Nest's" level cap is being raised to 40 today, which means each character specialization will have access to all new skills, including an ultimate skill for the first time. These powerful level 40 skills, such as the Acrobat's Falling Star and the Paladin's Heart of Glory, will give players a surge of power unlike anything they've ever experienced in "Dragon Nest."
Players will need to put these new skills to good use in order to conquer the two new max level raid encounters launching today, the Manticore nest and the Apocalypse nest. Available both on normal and hell difficulty modes, the fearsome new end bosses of the nest encounters drop the most powerful loot in the game, as well as badges that can be redeemed in Saint's Haven for two newly released mounts. Mounts provide a movement speed bonus in towns and fields, and are also great ways to show off one's status to other players.
The winter holidays have come to "Dragon Nest," and a fun, festive atmosphere permeates the air in town and in dungeons. Players can purchase a holiday set package to receive special holiday rewards, or they can defeat Santa Ducks and Rudolph Ducks in dungeons to earn holiday fireworks, snowballs, or even a new gesture. Players will have plenty to explore in the eleven new dungeons opening up today for players levels 32 and up. Fans of player versus player (PvP) combat will also have all new gear sets to acquire.
In the Dragon Vault, players can now purchase Dragon Eggs in bulk at a special discounted price. Additionally, the drop rate of rare items from Dragon Eggs have been increased, and new Dragon Egg exclusive items have been added, such as the Golden Cupid Wings and the Cheeky Bandage. There is also a holiday sale going on now where players can receive up to 60 percent off selected character outfits. Festive holiday costumes are now available, including the Merry Wintertide Set for the Archer, the Mrs. Claus Set for the Sorceress, and the Reindeer Set for the Warrior.
For players who are not yet at max level, Nexon is making it even easier to level up by extending the level up rewards system to levels 25 through 40. Each time the player levels up, they will receive a special gift in their Dragon Vault Gift Box. Nexon will also be running significant bonus experience events all month long to make the leveling process even faster.
If you’re looking for some cash to spend on your favorite games, this weekend PlaySpan is offering a discount on their Ultimate Game Card.
Until Sunday, December 18, 11:59pm Pacific, you can purchase their $25 Ultimate Game Card and get $3 off with a special coupon.
The game card can be used to purchase content in a variety of free-to-play MMOs, including APB Reloaded, Conquer Online, Project Blackout, and Silkroad Online (plus many more).
Redeeming a Game Card by January 15 will also give you a chance at winning a 50″ LCD TV, Tablet PC, or game cards. Some games will also grant extra bonuses during this special holiday promotion. See here for more details.
PlaySpan offers a digital marketplace for gamers, including digital downloads, virtual currency, and more.
MicroVolts is joining in with the rest of the MMO world with holiday magic for its players.
The update for the game introduces new holiday accessories, outfits (including Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Sleigh Ride, and Santa’s Elves), the Candy Cane melee weapon, and new grenade launchers. Holiday events include a Wallpaper contest, 12 Days of MicroVolts, and a Boxing Day sale on December 26.
A new game setting has also been introduced, forcing players to start with a melee weapon and only two weapons of choice. This mode promises to test player’s weapon expertise as they face off against each other in battle.
MicroVolts is published by Rock Hippo Productions, which also publishes Brawl Busters.
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DECK THE HALLS WITH TODAY’S LAUNCH OF THE MICROVOLTS HOLIDAY SPECIAL UPDATE
‘Tis The Season With Seasonal Outfits, Candy Cane Weapons, In-Game Events And More
Markham, Canada December 16, 2011 - Rock Hippo Productions Ltd. announced today the launch of their exciting Holiday Special update for the popular cartoon style third-person shooter, MicroVolts.Santa’s sleigh brings a sack full of holiday accessories, weapons and holiday events for players who’ve made the naughty OR nice list this year. Players can visit www.MicroVolts.com for all the festive details and to check out the new MicroVolts Holiday Special video for their rendition of “The C.H.I.P. That Stole Christmas”.
“The holiday events have already begun heating up the servers and players have been incredibly creative so far in our Deck The Walls Wallpaper Contest,” said Howard He, President and CEO of Rock Hippo Productions. “We are looking forward to seeing how players approach the new weapons challenge and which arms become the most popular!”
All new seasonal Costume Bundles, accessories and weapons are here-including Naomi’s new Holiday outfits, which include a Sleigh Ride Get Up and a Santa’s Elves Outfit that might not be ideal for keeping her warm in the winter cold, but are sure to heat up the battlefield! Players can also perform their best Santa impersonation in C.H.I.P.’s Saint Nick and Kris Kringle Costumes! Give those naughty MicroVolters a good whack and a taste of the new Candy Cane melee weapon and don’t forget about the new line of grenade launchers that also comes out today!
With the introduction of a new game setting, MicroVolters will be tested on their weapons expertise- If limited to only three weapons in your arsenal, which would you choose? With this new game setting, players must choose wisely and learn their counter weapons! Players will start the match with only a melee weapon and 2 weapons of choice. but will they remain a weapon loyalist or can they adapt their arsenal to stay on top?
Armed with all the new accessories, weapons, outfits and more, MicroVolters can also jump in and enjoy the ongoing Holiday events. There is still time to sign up for the Deck the Walls Wallpaper Contest and players can stay on top of their game by participating in the 12 days of MicroVolts event. In addition, MicroVolts will be holding a big Boxing Day sale on December 26th. For current and upcoming events, visit www.MicroVolts.com.
The MicroVolts Team would also like to draw attention towards the worthy cause of helping people suffering from a fear of toys and dolls, also known as Pediophobia. Players are strongly encouraged to view the London Pediophobia Mental Health Centre’s new commercial @ http://youtu.be/zKfGn_x1svw and investigate their website at www.fearnotoys.com further.
Joymax has revealed that its classic MMORPG, Silkroad, is being reborn with Silkroad-R.
Silkroad R based on Silkroad Online, but offers faster leveling, an improved environment, new content, improved balance between tribes and classes. Party experience, growth, skill points, item drop rates, quest design, and even the Forgotten World feature improvements designed to benefit the player and make gameplay less grindy. The user interface also features changes to add more information, tool tips, and ease of play.
Silkroad-R is a stand-alone game from Silkroad Online, and goes into open beta on December 20.
Joymax also publishes Digimon Masters Online and Karma Online.
Silkroad R Artwork
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SILKROAD-R – THE EVOLUTION OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST SAGA
Silkroad-R Becomes An Evolved, Totally Independent Silkroad Experience With Faster Leveling, Improved Class Balance & UI And Much More
December 16th, 2011 – Joymax, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced a rebirth in the Silkroad universe with the upcoming launch of Silkroad-R. Silkroad-R is based in the universe of the hugely popular Silkroad Online game, also from Joymax, and will offer an evolved Silkroad experience with faster leveling in a cleaner game environment and additional content for improved balance between tribes and classes, while also offering an experience completely independent from the original Silkroad Online. Silkroad-R will go into Open Beta next week and will be celebrated with multiple events, with great prizes, including Silkroad bingo, and several special level-up events. Players can go to http://www.joymax.com/ to register for a Joymax account and jump straight into the action starting December 20th!
In Silkroad-R the skill balance will be improved with changes in weapons damage for both Chinese and European class weapons as well as additional Chinese and European skills. Party EXP is improved and players can expect an integration and changes in skill mastery and changes in European class skill damages.
Growth & skill points in Silkroad-R have improved with reduced required EXP for leveling up, changes in monster item drop rates and in mastery & required skill points, with increased chances of 11th level Jupiter monster item drops and additional 12th level item drops from the Jupiter boss monster.
Improvements in the level design of Silkroad include new quest routes and monster locations and additions for quest convenience, with no Gold drops for level 70 and below alongside plenty of other small balance tweaks.
The Forgotten World has improved ,with higher chances of creating Dimension Pillars, a major reduction of re-entrance time and increase of rewards with additional skill point rewards, an additional movement portal inside the Forgotten World instance dungeon as well as a higher talisman drop rate.
Lastly, the UI in Silkroad-R is improved with information on the character select screen, mouse pointer, mini map, item purchase UI, guide tool tip and much more.
“Silkroad-R is a new start for the Silkroad franchise, while still allowing our community to have its choice of playing either Silkroad-R or the original Silkroad Online independently,” said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim. “Silkroad-R offers improvements across the board with everything from improved balancing and level design, growth and skill points to a totally revamped user interface and much more that players will experience next week when they get a sneak peek during the Open Beta!
Silkroad-R is the all-new, light and easy to play massively multiplayer online role-playing game that picks up where the original left off. The game provides a bot-free and lag-free experience for players while they journey deep into historical fantasy, joining the Chinese and European civilizations along the Silk Road trade routes. Traveling across Jangan, from China to Constantinople, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. Silkroad-R provides players with the ultimate PVP experience. Players can battle it out with their Fellows, their partner pets, to become champions of the Silk Roads.
In the video above I highlight the top 5 best free to play games of all genres for 2011. The games highlighted above were chosen based on user reception and rankings within the F2P industry. The list includes both MMO’s, FPS, and Mobas. It also includes a few honorable mentions. The games mentioned are Dragon Nest, Eden Eternal, Team Fortress 2, League of Legends, DC Universe Online, Heroes of Newerth, and Rusty Hearts. Some games were not considered due to timing issues with their release (notably Lineage 2 and Everquest 2).
If you disagree with the list that’s perfectly fine. Feel free to leave your own top 5 list of 2011 in the comments below and leave a rating for your favorite games here on MMOHut!
Sudden Attack’s latest game update adds a curious new game mode for players to try.
Big Head mode is almost just what it sounds – all players start with oversized heads. Players who get a four-kill streak become the “Head Honcho,” who are granted temporary invulnerability and a hammer that can crush their opponents easily. The new mode also comes with special missions and achievements, which grant rewards including the title “Grand Hammer” and a special melee weapon.
The holidays are also joining Sudden Attack, redecorating Red Farm and Warehouse and adding new holiday-special packages in the item shop.
Sudden Attack is published by Nexon, which also publishes Combat Arms and Vindictus.
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"Sudden Attack" Goes Big this Holiday Season with Head Hunters Content Update
Big Head mode, seasonal decorations and new cash shop items arrive just in time for the holidays
Nexon is adding a new game mode today to "Sudden Attack," the newest title in Nexon America's growing portfolio of microtransaction-based online games. The Big Head game mode will take veteran shooter fans down memory lane and will offer all players the chance to wreak havoc in a zany new setting.
Head shots will abound in Big Head mode as all players will start the game with larger-than-life noggins. Chaos will then reign supreme whenever a player gets a streak of four kills and becomes the Head Honcho. Head Honchos have temporary invulnerability and can crush opponents with one swipe of their hammer.
Players will also have all new missions and achievements to complete in Big Head mode. If players reach the master level for Big Head mode, they will receive the title "Grand Hammer" and earn a special melee weapon usable in every game mode.
Nexon is also decking the halls of "Sudden Attack" with today's content update. The Red Farm and Warehouse maps will be strewn with holiday cheer (and bodies, once players jump in). Players can also get into the holiday spirit with the 2011 Xmas Package, available in the "Sudden Attack" Cash Shop for NX 4,900. The package includes two female playable characters, Mickey and Sera, both outfitted in sexy seasonal outfits. Players looking for additional firepower can purchase the Sidearm Special Box, available for NX 1,900, which includes pistols like the Eagle R. Dragon and Magnum R. Dragon.
"Sudden Attack" allows up to 16 players to engage each other on any of 41 different maps in seven distinct game modes. Nexon America publishes and services "Sudden Attack" in North America, Oceania and Europe. For more information about "Sudden Attack" and to download and play for free, players can visit: www.Nexon.net/games/#/sa. Players can also stay up to date with the latest "Sudden Attack" events and updates on Facebook at www.facebook.com/suddenattack.
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and Absolute (tier 10) divisions for company battles.
