| FreeStyle Street Basketball adds new anti-hack measures Posted: 11 Jan 2012 11:45 AM PST GameKiss has announced that it has patched its basketball MMO, FreeStyle Street Basketball, to prevent the use of hack tools to improve game security and enjoyment for all players. The publisher has also removed the ability to hold “AFK” matches (where players level up characters while AFK), but has added a new “Shadow” character option. This character matches the highest character on a player’s account, to help players level up their characters in new ways and focus on playing. Special events are also in place to discount Gold items, which are being discontinued; double experience and points boosts; and level up rewards.  FreeStyle Street Basketball Gameplay Screenshot Source: GameKiss Shows Hackers What's Up January 10, 2012 –GameKiss.com is proud to kick off the new year with several groundbreaking changes to FreeStyle. Users are in a frenzy because we've patched the game to prevent the use of hack tools! We want a fair game for everyone and know that playing against cheaters spoils the fun. Now gamers can play in confidence knowing that the opposing team is playing fair. Another big change we've made is preventing so-called Away From Keyboard (AFK) matches whose sole purpose is to level new characters. In place of AFK matches we are providing "Shadow" characters, whose level matches that of the highest character on a gamer's account. Now gamers can spend more time doing what they love – playing! Of course, even with these major changes, we still have new events and items. "Players are bracing themselves to bling out their characters with our high-end Gold items," says GM Roberto. "The Gold items will be discounted since we are discontinuing them. Now it's their chance to shine!" But that's not all: players get double the Experience and Points after each match, plus rewards whenever they level! Anyone can enjoy playing FreeStyle Street Basketball for free! For further details of our events, visit http://www.GameKiss.com.
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| DC Universe Online celebrates first anniversary Posted: 11 Jan 2012 11:30 AM PST DC Universe Online launched one year ago, and is celebrating its first anniversary with a free gift. The game has seen over 1.8 million registered users on PC, and over 2.3 million registered on PS3, in the past year. The team has also managed to add over 1,200 NPCs, 200 quests, 2,500 items, and 15 zones since the game launched in January. The game now boasts over 5.5 million characters (3.5 million of which are Heroes). DC Universe Online also launched its eighth update yesterday, adding Research & Development to the game. In celebration, all characters that have been created by January 11, 2012 and exist on that day will get a mission in their journal to obtain a free One Year Anniversary Cape, featuring a number “1″ on the back. These cloaks can be obtained at any time the character logs in, so long as the character meets the creation date requirement. DC Universe Online is published by Sony Online Entertainment, which also publishes PoxNora and EverQuest II.  DC Universe Online Gameplay Screenshot Source: DC Universe™ Online Celebrates a Year of Epic Battles
DC Universe Online Marks One-Year Anniversary With Special In-Game Item SAN DIEGO, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) today celebrates DC Universe ™ Online’s one-year anniversary. The award-winning, free-to-play, massively multiplayer online (MMO) game launched last January, becoming the first MMO available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the first MMO based in the DC Universe. “We broke a lot of new ground with last year’s launch of DC Universe Online, both by successfully creating the first PS3™ MMO community and adding true action combat to the genre,” said Lorin Jameson, Executive Director of Development, Sony Online Entertainment. “The free-to-play transition at the end of last year is a proof point that our community is stronger and larger than ever. We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished thus far and look forward to continuously striving to improve the game.” Since January 2011, DC Universe Online has steadily increased its content with downloadable content (DLC) packs and game updates. Players have gained countless in-game items and have been introduced to Ra’s al Ghul, The Fortress of Solitude, Larfleeze, amongst many other notable DC Universe characters and storylines. Along with this, The Flash and Green Lantern have also joined the team, delivering their electricity and light powers to players through paid DLC packs. “2011 established a foundation for the larger-than-life stories we can tell in-game, and this milestone will kick off a storyline through free content updates and paid DLC that will blow your minds,” said Jim Lee, executive creative director of DC Universe Online and co-publisher of DC Comics. Since launch, DCUO has seen: - More than 3.5 million Heroes, more than 2 million Villains
- More than 1.8 million registered players on PC, and more than 2.3 million registered players on PS3™
- 3.6 million days of playtime total by all players in-game
- More than 1,200 new NPC characters added since launch
- More than 200 new quests added since launch
- More than 2,500 new items added since launch
- More than 15 new zones added since launch
- More than 1,800 new encounters since launch
To celebrate the game’s one-year anniversary, players will receive a special one-of-a-kind One Year Anniversary Cape that features a number “1″on the back. The cape will be granted to players through their mission journal on January 11. The character must exist on the 11th to be eligible to receive the mission. However, players do not need to log in on the 11th; as long as the character exists on the 11th, players will receive the mission the next time they log in.
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| Digimon Masters adds new Mercenary Digimon Posted: 11 Jan 2012 10:55 AM PST Today marks the arrival of new content in Digimon Masters Online. The crew of available trainers expands by one in the update with Keenan Crier and his partner Falcomon. Also introduced are five new maps – Snowstorm Village, Frozen Ground, Snowman Village, Distorted Data Village, and Infinite Ice Wall, a level cap of 75, and new quests and Digimon to find. Several Mercenary Eggs can also be discovered, including V-mon, Patamon, Dokunemon, and Salamon. A special “New Tamers” event also begins today, granting new players a bonus pack that includes a Mystery Mercenary Digi-Egg, 3 Evoluters, and a 7-day Smart School Uniform when their partner reaches level 41; while returning players can get rewards including a 30-Day EXP Equipment Set, Jump Boosters (Yokohama/Western areas), 50 million gold, and a randomly reinforced Mercenary Digi-Egg. Digimon Masters is published by Joymax, which also publishes Silkroad Online and Karma Online.  Digimon Masters Online Gameplay Screenshot Source: BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO DIGIMON MASTERS The highly anticipated arrival of Keenan and Falcomon Seoul, Korea, January 11, 2012— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher, announced today the anticipated addition of two new Mercenary Digimon for their 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! Digimon Masters continues the story and heightened sense of urgency found in the Digimon anime. Now joining the cast of available Trainers is the hotly anticipated duo of Keenan and Falcomon! Players who want to join in on the fun can sign up at the Joymax portal at http://www.joymax.com/portal Introducing Keenan Crier: lost in the Digital World as an infant, he was raised by a kind Frigimon; upon her death during a terrible crisis, he continued his childhood with Merukimon. Keenan considers himself a Digimon and not a human, creating a conflict within his heart he has yet to settle, as humans are jeopardizing his beloved Digital World. Keenan’s Partner Digimon is Falcomon, a wise bird who can Digivolve into Peckmon, Crowmon, and beyond. The new arrival of Keenan coincides with the start Joymax’s “New Tamers” event. New to the game? Welcome! When your Partner Digimon reaches level 41, players will receive a Mystery Mercenary Digi-Egg, 3 Evoluters, and a 7-day Smart School Uniform. Returning Tamers will receive a 30-day EXP Equipment Set, Jump Boosters for the Yokohama and Western areas, 50 million gold, AND a randomly reinforced Mercenary Digi-Egg! This is in addition to the New Year event – log on every day during the celebration period and receive a Dracomon Mercenary Digi-Egg. Digimon Tamers are hard at work training their Digimon to the new max level of 75. It’s a great time to acquire one of the three new Mercenary Eggs – V-mon, Patamon, Dokunemon and Salamon can now all be discovered by a skilled trainer with true mercenary skills. Five new maps will also be available for players to romp on, including Snowstorm Village, the terrifying Frozen Ground, cheerful Snowman Village, the ominous Distorted Data Village, and the Infinite Ice Wall. Discover a variety of new Digimon in these expanded zones as well as additional quests and secrets to discover. 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. To get the latest information and regular contests for amazing prizes, players are encouraged to follow the official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/digimonmasters Players can also check out more details at http://twitter.com/dmojoymax/
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| GamesCampus announces Carte Posted: 11 Jan 2012 10:32 AM PST GamesCampus, publisher of Heroes in the Sky, Shot Online, and Scarlet Legacy, have announced a new title to add to their free online line-up: Carte. Carte is an online trading card game (TCG), featuring five faction nations – The Iron Empire, the Kingdom of Darkness, the Kingdom of Nature, the Divine Empire, and the Magician’s Association – each of which represents one of the five Great Spirits that are said to watch over the world of Arcadia. The game will offer thousands of cards, which players can build into a deck of 64 cards plus one Hero card. Players will also be able to build multiple decks, join Guilds, face off in multi-player battles, participate in daily tournaments, and even challenge themselves in raids for the rarest cards. Carte: Teaser Trailer Source: ATTENTION TCG ENTHUSIASTS! GAMESCAMPUS TO BRING CARTE TO NORTH AMERICA THIS YEAR The First Global Online Trading Card Game — CARTE — Is A Game Changer Packed With All-Original Gameplay, Thousands Of Cards To Master And Much More! Sunnyvale, Calif. (January 11, 2012) -Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com) today announced they are bringing the first global online trading card game, Carte, to North America in early 2012. To kick off the announcement, GamesCampus has launched an incredible new teaser site and revealed the first gameplay trailer to give players a sneak peek at this game-changing online TCG. Pre-registration is now open, and TCG enthusiasts can dash over to http://carte.gamescampus.com and become among the first to experience all of the card-slinging action when Carte enters beta in early 2012. “Carte is the first truly global online trading card game, and we’re excited to give players a first glimpse of what’s in store,” said Chris Ahn, Head of Marketing at GamesCampus. “Players can face off against anyone, anywhere, anytime in the world, and with its easy to learn system the game will appeal to both beginners and TCG enthusiasts alike.” Dive into a vivid universe with unique factions, each with their own distinct art and creative art styles! Carte introduces five nations locked in eternal combat over the land of Arcadia. First formed by the god, who left behind 5 Great Spirits to tend to the new world. Each Kingdom represents one of the Spirits, battling for dominance in their name. Become a member of The Iron Empire, and represent Aspire; slither into the Kingdom of Darkness, who represents Kaideron; bloom in the Kingdom of Nature under the eye of Sierron; pray for the blessing of Saike in the Divine Empire; or learn to master powerful spells in the Magician’s Association, who revere Archan. The new teaser site and gameplay trailer introduce several of the game’s Heroes and offer a glance at some of the exciting gameplay that will feature thousands of cards to master. Players will begin building their deck with a Hero card and then choose 64 additional cards to create a mix of attack, utility anddefense to outsmart and outplay any opponent! Building multiple decks and maintaining each with a simple and efficient interface will allow for fast sorting and easy selection. Players can find a helping hand by joining a Guild of like-minded card enthusiasts. Guilds will be of aid to players in multiplayer battlefields, but with more reward comes more risk. With tournaments held throughout the day, players can prove their prowess as the best warrior in the land – or team up in Raid mode to battle epic monsters together in order to obtain materials that will create highly coveted, rare cards to build the most exciting decks yet! Carte is a fast paced global online trading card game. Choose a Hero, build a deck and launch into exciting battles with fierce weapons and allies. Create and master endless strategies with an arsenal of spells and creatures to conquer your opponents. With an easy to learn system coupled with a user friendly interface, Carte is ready for new players as well as grizzled TCG veterans and everything in between. For more information about GamesCampus.com or Carte, please visit www.carte.gamescampus.com
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