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Hawken raises over $10 million

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 12:13 PM PST

Venture Beat has released an exclusive report that Meteor Entertainment has raised $10 million for its upcoming MMO, Hawken.

The investors, Venture Beat reports, include Benchmark Capital and First Capital, who also backed Riot Games in creating League of Legends.

Hawken is being developed by Adhesive Games, a development studio belonging to Meteor Entertainment, as a free-to-play mech combat MMO. This is their first title, but has already gained hundreds of thousands of beta sign-ups. For more information about the game, check out our Hawken preview.

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Hawken Gameplay Screenshot

gamigo announces Nexus Conflict

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:49 AM PST

Publisher gamigo has announced an upcoming game to their line-up: Nexus Conflict.

Nexus Conflict is a science fiction MMO that takes place in the past of Black Prophecy’s universe setting, and is powered by Unity 3D. Designed as a real-time strategy game, players will take control of a battle cruiser, and battle for control between the Tyi and Genides through PvE and PvP missions. The game will feature a variety of battleships and ship classes, extensive ship configuration, individual skill system, faction territories, and a crafting system.

The game is now accepting closed beta signups at the official website, nexusconflict.gamigo.com.

Nexus Conflict Official Trailer:

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Nexus Conflict: Epic battles in gamigo’s new strategy MMOG

Hamburg, February 27, 2012 – Battles in space aren’t won and lost in the cockpit of a fighter ship, but on the bridge of a mighty battle cruiser! In gamigo’s new tactical real-time strategy game Nexus Conflict, players jump into the past of Black Prophecy’s universe to take command of one of these titans during the height of the Species Wars.

The battles for control of strategic regions are waged in the Nexus – a place where universes are colliding – and fought between the cybernetically optimized Tyi and the genetically perfected Genides. By completing PvP and PvE missions, players can earn improved weapons, stronger shields and other enhancements. Over the course of the game, captains will have access to ships ranging in size from an 80-meter cruiser to a massive battle titan measuring in at 1.5 kilometers in length.
The spectacle of space battle is presented by the powerful Unity 3D graphics engine, thanks to which Nexus Conflict bedazzles with astounding 3D visuals.The game, available as a client game to start with, will also be playable as a browser game in the future. Nexus Conflict is being developed by the German developer studio Limbic Entertainment.

The first beta testing phase is scheduled to start in March. Registration for closed beta testing is open on the game’s official website.

Nexus Conflict’s features at a glance:

  • Stunning graphics both as a client game and in the browser thanks to state-of-the-art Unity 3D technology!
  • Set in the well-known sci-fi universe of Black Prophecy
  • Spectacular strategic battles with gigantic battleships
  • A variety of ship classes, from small frigates to megacruisers
  • Ship system with extensive configuration options
  • Individual skill system
  • PvP, PvE and PvE Co-op missions
  • Conquering and defense of faction territories
  • Crafting system

MMOHut Weekly Recap #75 Feb 26 – Eden Eternal, Sword Girls, Blacklight, & More

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:45 AM PST

A quick look and discussion for every major announcement and update during the week! This week we discussed updates from the following games: Eden Eternal, Lucent Heart, Sword Girls, Carte, Divinia, Fallen Earth, Realm of The Mad God, Shadow Company, Microvolts, Tribes, and Blacklight Retribution. The biggest news comes from the MMORPG Eden Eternal. Aeria Games announced the new Ranger class as well as a new level cap of 65 for Eden Eternal. In addition to this players can also expect new PvP maps to play on. All of this content is now live for players to enjoy. You can view all the individual news articles mention over at the MMOHut.com News section.

Crimson Blades cross in Vindictus

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:29 AM PST

Vindictus (North America) has released the Crimson Blades update, adding new PvP modes to the game.

The three new modes are Capture the Relic, Monster Brawl, and Triple Monster Brawl. In Capture the Relic, players are charged with competing in an arena to capture relics (instead of flags) with two teams of up to five players each. Monster Brawl pits teams against each other’s monster, which can turn on its own team in its violent rage. Triple Monster Brawl offers three team monsters to vanquish instead of one. All of these modes are available at the dock for players of any level.

New PvP rewards have also been added, including stat-enhancing buff items, monster summon scrolls, and party revival feathers. These rewards can be earned by exchanging Combat Seals or Seals of Enjoyment.

Vindictus is published by Nexon, which also publishes Dragon Nest and Sudden Attack.

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Relic PvP

Vindictus Gameplay Screenshot

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Brutal Player Versus Player Combat Arrives in Full Force in “Vindictus”

Nexon America unleashes all new ways for players to prove their worth with The Crimson Blades update

Nexon America's award-winning physics-based action MMORPG “Vindictus” has received The Crimson Blades update, which adds a robust player versus player (PvP) combat system to the game. Players will be able to compete against each other in three new game modes: Capture the Relic, Monster Brawl and Triple Monster Brawl.

Capturing a flag is so 2011. In Capture the Relic, two teams consisting of up to five players each compete in an arena to capture the opposing team's Relic, all the while striving to defend their own. Players will need teamwork, fast reflexes and communication with their teammates to emerge victorious.

Players looking for unexpected twists and turns in their PvP experience need look no further than the Monster Brawl mode. Inside a battleground, two teams of players must assault the opposing team's monster. No idle participant, the opposing monster will fight back with vindictive ferocity. The monsters may even turn on their own teams, so combatants are warned to always watch their backs.

Players up for the most intense PvP challenge can sign up for Triple Monster Brawl, a Monster Brawl with three times the danger. After the first opposing monster is defeated, two more will take its place, with victory coming only after all three have been vanquished.

A series of powerful PvP rewards have also been added to "Vindictus," purchased from Royal Army Recruits. After completing a PvP match, players will receive a Combat Seal or a Seal of Enjoyment, which are redeemable for stat-enhancing buff items, monster summon scrolls, party revival feathers and more.

These three new PvP game modes are accessible via the Exploration Boats at the docks, and are available to players of any level.

For more details and to learn more about the latest events in “Vindictus” visit: www.vindictus.com.

Carte – First Look HD

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:08 AM PST

To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Carte Page.

Carte is a 2D TCG  published by GamesCampus the same company behind 9 Dragons and Asda 2. Players are able to choose one of five factions and their respective cards to build decks from and compete with and against other players. The game currently is in closed beta Unlike other TCG’s Carte is a downloaded client and is not played on a browser.  The game currently is in closed beta. To learn more about Carte check out the official MMOHut Carte page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.

Dungeons and Dragons Online launches Update 13

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 11:03 AM PST

The Web of Chaos, Dungeons and Dragons Online’s 13th update, has gone live today.

The update introduces three new free quests: The Lords of Dust, Servants of the Overlord, and The Spinner of Shadows. Players can now also start at level 7 in Veteran Status, and two new items – Omnispell Dust and Omnispell Stone – make it easier for casters to save inventory space and manage material components. New items have also been released in the store, including Elemental Touch weapons, the Necklace of Protection, and the Cloak of Resistance.

The content leads into the new expansion for DDO, Menace of the Underdark, which has been announced as having a launch date of June 25. Preorders of the expansion are now being accepted at the game’s official website.

Dungeons and Dragons Online is published by Turbine, which also publishes The Lord of the Rings Online.

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Dungeons & Dragons Online Gameplay Screenshot

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Dungeons & Dragons Online – Update 13: Web of Chaos

Serving as the prequel to DDO's upcoming expansion, Menace of the Underdark, Update 13: Web of Chaos brings:

3 New Free Quests

  • The Lords of Dust: The Silver Flame must now contend with an uprising cult! Controlled by the Rakshasas, the cult of the Lords of Dust have one priority – free the ancient demons trapped in Khyber.
  • Servants of the Overlord: Venture deep down into Khyber and fight resistance as you attempt to thwart the Rakshasas from freeing the imprisoned “Spinner of Shadows”!
  • The Spinner of Shadows: Engage in an ambitious battle as you fight to hold off the release of the Spinner of Shadows! Though beware of thinking your task is over, for a menacing journey awaits.

Veteran Status (7)

  • · Now start your new character at level 7 and gain a head start! Earn through favor or purchase in the DDO Store.

New Items

  • · Use the Omnispell Dust and Omnispell Stone in place of the material component of any magic spell. Free up inventory space!

New to the DDO Store

  • Cloak of Resistance – Aid yourself in the defense of magic attacks and traps
  • Necklace of Protection – Increase your armor class by 1
  • +1 Elemental Touch Weapons – A full suite of level 1 weapons are now available
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