| Age of Wushu Posted: 06 Jan 2012 04:52 PM PST Age of Wushu, known as Age of Wulin in Europe, is a historical fantasy martial arts MMO set in the Ming Dynasty (Jianghu). Visit historical locations, and train in different schools of martial arts without the restraints of classes or levels for a unique Wuxia experience.  Publisher: Snail Games
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: High
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: ??
Filesize: ?? Pros: +Can learn from any martial arts school. +Character actions have consequences on storyline. +Can train your character offline. Cons: -Limited information available.
 
OverviewAge of Wushu OverviewSet in the Ming Dynasty, players embark on a journey to master the martial arts skills of their choosing. Age of Wushu will feature eight schools of martial arts teaching, which players can learn from at their own choosing, allowing them to mix skills in unique ways. The game has no level system or class system, meaning that any fight can prove to be a challenge. Age of Wushu ScreenshotsAge of Wushu Featured VideoClick here to view the embedded video. Full ReviewAge of Wushu ReviewComing Soon… ScreenshotsAge of Wushu ScreenshotsComing Soon… LinksAge of Wushu LinksOfficial Game Page System RequirementsAge of Wushu System RequirementsComing soon. . . |
| Pit of War Posted: 06 Jan 2012 04:28 PM PST Pit of War is a browser-based gladiator simulation, in which you play the role of slave master. Take control of several gladiator slaves, manage your stables, and battle for blood and glory in the arenas!  Publisher: Outcast Games
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: Open
Filesize: N/A Pros: +Manage multiple gladiators. +In-depth skill trees. +Quick to play. Cons: -Slow-paced. -Limited actions per day. -Gladiators can die and be lost permanently.
OverviewPit of War OverviewEnter the Great Realm, where life is cheap and serves to entertain the violent, raucous crowds of the arena. You take your place as a Master of Slaves, and purchase gladiators to train and serve you in the arena for money and fame. Each gladiator can be specialized in one of three types of fighting (Rage, War and Theatrics), equipped, and sent on daily challenges or to battle other gladiators in the arena. Pit of War ScreenshotsPit of War Featured Video Full ReviewPit of War ReviewComing Soon… ScreenshotsPit of War ScreenshotsComing Soon… LinksPit of War LinksOfficial Game Page System RequirementsPit of War System RequirementsComing soon. . . |
| Project Blackout celebrates first anniversary Posted: 06 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST Project Blackout is celebrating its first anniversary, with a series of special events for players at all levels. Starting on January 11, Project Blackout will offer two weeks worth of events, including a 50% boost to experience and credits and gift boxes containing M4 Sr-16 Lv1 3Ds, M4 SPR Lv2s, Deluxe Shadow 3Ds, or Type II Vest 3Ds. Players who have been playing since November 11, 2011 will also receive a Famas G2 Supply Kit. Players who hit experience milestones during the two week event will also get special prizes and credits. The First Blood! Event is also returning during the celebration, and players can earn the UMP45 Extension SMG, the AK 47-EXT, or even – for the luckiest – a permanent weapon of choice. Project Blackout is published by SG Interactive, which also publishes Grand Chase and Trickster Online.  Project Blackout Gameplay Screenshot
Source: SG Interactive’s Project Blackout Celebrates its First Anniversary with a Bang Irvine, Calif. – Jan. 6, 2011 – Project Blackout, an online first person shooter (FPS) published by SG Interactive, celebrates its first anniversary with a line-up of exciting and lucrative events for old and new players alike. The first anniversary events will run for two weeks, starting on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Online gamers can choose to side with either Aegis Inc. or The Corps, and join the gunfight by signing up and downloading the free-to-play game at its official site. Events include: - Everyone is Invited to the Party - Between Jan. 11 and 25, every player that steps into the battleground will receive 50 percent more experience points and credits, as well as Gift Boxes containing random items such as theM4 SR-16 Lv1 3D, M4 SPR Lv2, Deluxe Shadow 3D or Type II Vest 3D.
- Salute to the Dedicated Players - SG Interactive will reward the devoted players that have been playing the game since Nov. 11, 2011 with a free Famas G2 Supply Kit. Also, those that achieve EXP milestones during the event period will receive prizes and credits such as the spinning M1887 shotgun, also known as the “Terminator 2 shotgun.”
- First Blood! Event Rerun -SG Interactive is bringing back its First Blood! Event. The deadly UMP45 Extension submachine gun awaits the brawny soldiers that reach Corporal (level 3) during the event. Players can reach higher levels for more prizes such as the AK 47-EXT, and one lucky winner will receive a permanent weapon of choice available in shop.
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| Bright Shadow opens to US players Posted: 06 Jan 2012 12:13 PM PST Bright Shadow, which launched its Curse of Hera expansion last week, has officially made itself open for players in the United States through the beanfun! portal. New US players will receive a special beginner’s pack that includes 3 Phoenix Feathers, one quick recovery, 20 Tetris Rain, two 2x Experience books that last 3 hours each, and a Magic Kitten pet. The pack is worth about $20, and helps US players start catching up to their European mates. Curse of Hera, the new expansion, also offers eight new classes, 30 new areas, and over 400 new enemies and cards to collect. Gamania also publishes Lucent Heart.  Bright Shadow Gameplay Screenshot
Source: GAMANIA OPENS BRIGHT SHADOW TO U.S. BEANFUN! PLAYERS
Offers Free, Exclusive "Beginners Pack", Valued at Over $20 USD
IRVINE, Calif. – January 6, 2012 – Gamania Digital Entertainment announces Bright Shadow is now open to anyone using a U.S. Beanfun! account. Since a successful European re-launch back in July, Bright Shadow was only available to E.U. Beanfun! players. Now, just in time for the Curse of Hera Expansion, U.S. players can join in on the fun and receive a special bonus-package invitation. Bright Shadow is an anime-inspired card collecting MMORPG where players can choose from over 20 classes to explore a lush world that's filled with exciting dungeons and more than 500 collectible monsters. Providing countless hours of free-to-play entertainment, players can use monster cards in battle, learn special skills and transformations, or just collect and trade with friends. Players both new and old will be greeted with a slew of fresh content, as the Curse of Hera Expansion just launched on January 5th. The update brings 30 new areas and dungeons, eight new classes, over 40 new bosses, and over 400 new enemies and monster cards to collect. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXlIxW_hsL4 Because E.U. Beanfun! players had a head start, everyone who joins Bright Shadow using a U.S. Beanfun! account will receive an exclusive "Beginners Pack". Valued at about $20 USD, it includes the following items: - Phoenix Feather x 3 (respawn on location)
- Quick Recovery x 1 (30% HP recovery speed increase)
- Tetris Rain x 20 (rains Tetris)
- 2x EXP Book – 3 hours x2
- Pet – Magic Kitten x 1
Card collecting and MMORPG fans alike can get their fix by signing up at the Bright Shadow homepage: http://www.brightshadowonline.com/ and join the community on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/BrightShadowOfficial.
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| Repulse begins closed beta Posted: 06 Jan 2012 11:36 AM PST Aeria Games has announced the start of closed beta testing for Repulse. Repulse’s closed beta will feature nine unique game modes (including Capture the Flag and Death Match), three classes that can be swapped as needed in battle, and more. Aeria Games will also be hosting a series of contests for participants, including daily in-game events, rewards for the player with the most kills, and several Facebook and forum events that include polls, giveaways, and contests. Closed beta participants will also receive a Gold Plated Hammer for their time. Aeria Games also publishes Wolf Team and Last Chaos.  Repulse Gameplay Screenshot
Source: New Sci-Fi FPS Repulse Enters Closed Beta Testing Fast-Paced First Person Shooter Joins Aeria Games Catalog SANTA CLARA, Calif. – January 6, 2012 – Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, announced today that Closed Beta testing has begun for Repulse, its newest sci-fi themed first person shooter (FPS) game. In Repulse, players must create a soldier and enlist to help save the future of mankind by battling enemies in a variety of player-versus-player (PvP) and player-versus-environment (PvE) matches. The game's fast-paced combat is fueled by an arsenal of futuristic weaponry and enhanced movement abilities. Matches take place across a diverse selection of engaging environments. Each map is strikingly rendered in crisp, 3D graphics and loaded with plenty of sniper hideouts, choke points and other twists designed to create an edge-of-your-seat shootout between players.
Repulse fires up the free-to-play FPS genre with these explosive features: - Thrilling Game Modes – Test your skills in nine action-packed game modes, each with a unique objective. From Capture the Flag to Death Match to Invasion, each game mode delivers non-stop blistering battlefield action.
- Switch Classes – Cloak and assassinate enemies as the deadly Sniper; fire off high powered weaponry as the Assault class; heal your teammates as an Engineer. All classes can utilize the game's signature Boost Jump move to claim victory! Each class possesses unique abilities, yet all are fully equipped for combat.
- Closed Beta Events – Dozens of forum contests, Facebook giveaways, and exciting in-game events will take place during Closed Beta! Participate in rank contests or post a screenshot of your greatest victory to win fun prizes. All Closed Beta participants will receive an exclusive Gold Plated Hammer!
Visit the Repulse Facebook page and the Repulse Closed Beta News Alert for a full description of Closed Beta events. Like all titles at Aeria Games, Repulse is free to download and free to play!
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| Snail Games announces Age of Wushu Posted: 06 Jan 2012 10:48 AM PST A new MMORPG is joining the lineup for Snail Games USA – Age of Wushu, the same game known as Age of Wulin in Europe. Age of Wushu offers players the choice of six unique storylines and eight martial arts schools. A game without classes or levels, players will be affected by the consequences of their actions, which can include stealing knowledge from other schools and training offline as an NPC. The game also boasts over 5,000 equipment upgrades, 17 professions, and aerial combat. Snail Games also publishes The Chosen and Ministry of War.  Age of Wushu Gameplay Screenshot
Source: China's Most Anticipated MMORPG Age of Wushu Announced Stateside
5 Years in the Making, Snail Games USA Brings AAA to Free-to-Play LOS ANGELES—January 6, 2012—Snail Games USA today unveiled their colossal upcoming MMORPG, Age of Wushu. Representing more than 2000 years of Wuxia tradition, Age of Wushu thrusts players into a personal adventure, in a world where classes and levels no longer matter and where every action is judged harshly by the world around you. Players will learn that nothing is as it seems when the official International Test for Age of Wushu launches soon. Prepare to embark on a journey unlike none other, literally. After choosing one of six unique story lines, players become the protagonists of their own individual stories in Age of Wushu. Every action bears a consequence and every NPC has his or her own opinions about each player. Players will also be in control of where and how to hone their skills in Wushu. Players can choose one of eight martial arts schools to train, or invade another school to steal knowledge not offered at their current alma mater. Training can even take place offline by choosing one of 30 offline activities to keep a character progressing in-game as an NPC. Without the traditional MMO crutch of levels and classes, it is impossible to predict the outcome of a fight. Yes, that means that beggar on the street can be a traveling Grand Master! With over 5,000 equipment upgrades, 32 guild sites, 17 professions and a range of amazing aerial combat, Age of Wushu will puts each player in control of their experience.
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