| World of the Living Dead Enters Open Beta Posted: 15 Mar 2012 03:40 PM PDT World of the Living Dead has officially been launched into open beta. The game uses both Google Maps and US Census data to create a game world based on actual locations. Players in the game will have to deal with not only zombies, but other survivors, as well as starvation, dehydration, fear, and fatigue. Players will have to struggle in order to survive the bleak landscape, utilizing anything necessary in order to survive. The game features PvP with permadeath, along with item looting from corpses of the fallen. You will also be responsible on how you develop your own survivors, in terms of scavenging, defense, and more. World of the Living Dead is published by Ballardia.  World of the Living Dead Gameplay Screenshot Source: Survival strategy game World of the Living Dead claws its way into open beta Dublin, Ireland. March 14, 2012. Brutally difficult indie survival
strategy zombie game World of the Living Dead has broken down the
barricades and officially burst into open beta. A freshly reanimated
Los Angeles County server is only the start of a worldwide
zombocalypse simulation which takes a different approach to the zombie
game. Focusing on survival rather than headshots, WotLD is for the
hardcore gamer who likes to think ten steps ahead. Trailer and gameplay video: http://youtu.be/CZQQ_r41KeY Anyone can play now at www.worldofthelivingdead.com WotLD makes innovative use of Google Maps and US Census data to create
a massive game universe based on real-world locations. Zombie numbers
in each city block react to player activity as they scavenge for
supplies, kill zeds or raid other survivors. Realistic starvation and
dehydration combine with the effects of fear and fatigue to make it
tough to survive in a game where every city block is teeming with
faceless hordes of the living dead. "World of the Living Dead is dark and unforgiving. It's designed for
gamers who want a real challenge," said developer Dave Barton. "The
zombie genre is about difficult moral decisions, about vicious
competition for limited supplies after civilization has collapsed. Do
you feed everyone? Do you sacrifice a bitten survivor? Do you attack a
squad of weaker survivors? WotLD forces players to make these choices
every day." With a unique background story involving a desperate "survival of the
fittest" plan by the shadowy National Emergency Control & Relief
Agency, bonus collectibles, drag and drop inventory management and a
flexible approach to developing skills and managing multiple
characters, WotLD is unlike any other massively-multiplayer zombie
game on the Internet. World of the Living Dead feature list
—— - Survival strategy zombie MMO browser game
- Huge game universe, starting with all of Los Angeles County
- Background story based on a drastic plan to save humanity
- Competition for limited resources – locations do not replenish
- Realistic character needs based on fear, fatigue, hunger and thirst
- Hardcore PvP with character permadeath and item looting from corpses
- Establish upgradeable safehouses and claim territory
- Control multiple characters with unique skill development paths
- Real-world weapons and items
- 150+ in-game collectible bonus cards
- Dozens of achievements for surviving, fighting and exploring
- Over 9 million zombies!
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| Eligium Releases Game Stats, Announces Rewards Posted: 15 Mar 2012 03:17 PM PDT Frogster Interactive has announced numbers on the start of Eligium, regarding guilds and players alike. Since mid-February, over 20 million monsters have been killed. The highest level character is currently 53, in a game that has a level 60 cap. Frogster also plans on rewarding all active beta testers. For most players, this will be an in-game title. Players over level 25 may also receive a free gift by talking to an NPC found in any major city. An additional English server will be opening soon, and an ongoing competition will also reward the winner with a very large piece of decorative artwork. Frogster also publishes Runes of Magic and Raiderz.  Eligium Gameplay Screenshot Source: Eligium – Round One – Fight! Players from the USA, Germany, Poland and the UK are at the top of the gaming statistics Eligium – Round One – Fight!
Players from the USA, Germany, Poland and the UK are at the top of the gaming statistics Berlin, 15/03/2012: The open beta of ELIGIUM – The Chosen One is off to a very successful start. Already 45 guilds have been formed in the game, the largest of which counting 334 members. Although most of the guilds were created by German players, American guilds have the most members. These guilds are not only large, but also very active. Since the 15th of February, almost 22 million monsters have been killed. US players alone defeated a total of 5,903,612 beasts in their attempt to catch up with the Germans and their awe-inspiring 6,027,569 kills. The players from the UK are fourth in this ranking, behind Poland (4,173,657 kills), having killed 4,090,891 mobs so far.
At the moment, some ELIGIUM players have already succeeded in ascending to the lofty heights of character level 53, where the current level cap is 60. Nipping at their heels we have players from the UK at level 51. More importantly, this information is available for everyone in ELIGIUM's ranking system, which not only features a ranking of character levels in the game, but also of wealth, PvP status and items. Reward for Testers
Prior to the start of beta testing, Frogster promised to reward all active players for reporting encountered errors. The main prize for the most active testers will be an in-game title, which will tell everyone about their accomplishments. In addition, for a limited time only, all beta testers above level 25 can now claim a gift by speaking to the NPC “Gift Manager”, which can be found in any of the main cities on the continent of Galgaron. Game on
Frogster will soon open another English server for ELIGIUM. Other language versions of the game will be introduced after the official release of the English version. Exact release dates will be confirmed at a later time.
Furthermore, in an ongoing competition organized by the ELIGIUM community managers, players can win a large decorative artwork (and it's not just any artwork – it measures 1 x 2.5 meters!). More details can be found on www.eligium.com where players can still sign up for the beta test. They can also follow all the game's news on ELIGIUM's Facebook profile.
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| Runescape Bonus XP Weekend to Start on Friday Posted: 15 Mar 2012 03:08 PM PDT Runescape has announced a bonus XP weekend to start on Friday, March 16. It will end on Monday, March 19. All players logged in during the weekend will receive a multiplier on any training activity they perform. This will start at 2.7 times normal, and decrease every 30 minutes of play until it reaches 1.1 times normal, where it will remain for the duration of the weekend. This includes any action, so it will be the perfect way for players to catch up to friends and guild mates. Runescape is published by Jagex, who also publishes 8 Realms and War of Legends.  Runescape Gameplay Screenshot Source: RUNESCAPE BONUS XP WEEKEND STARTS ON FRIDAY Thursday 15th March 2012, Cambridge, UK – Are you ready for a weekend of extreme levelling and off-the-charts in-game progress? Of course you are. It's time to grab your sword, polish your shield, gather your clan mates and jump into RuneScape, the world's most popular Free to Play MMO, for this weekend's Bonus XP event. Whether it's stocking up on rune essence, collecting potion ingredients, planning the perfect Dungeoneering party set-up with your friends or just limbering up to take on your favourite Agility course, now is the time to prepare so you can make the most progress possible this weekend. Practice makes perfect if you want to maximize your XP gain for this weekend, so get in early to ensure top form for this weekend's pillaging. The Bonus XP Weekend event will begin at 12:00 GMT (8:00am EST) this Friday and will end at 12:00 GMT (8:00am EST) on Monday the 19th of March. Once the Bonus XP Weekend begins, all RuneScape members will receive a multiplier on any standard training activity they perform as they play. This multiplier will begin at 2.7 times the normal training activities rate, and will decrease every thirty minutes of game time until it reaches 1.1 times the rate, where it will remain for the rest of the Bonus XP Weekend. To create your account and prepare for this weekend's Bonus XP multiplier, visit www.RuneScape.com today.
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| Spirit Tales Enters Closed Beta Posted: 15 Mar 2012 03:01 PM PDT KoramGame has announced that closed beta for Spirit Tales has launched. Limited beta keys will be available, but players can still register for the testing on the website. The game features a massive amount of customization options for your character, from character creation to costumes. Spirit Tales also offers a comprehensive pet system for players to explore. Perhaps the most interesting facet of gameplay is the transformation system, where your character turns into a beast, with increased powers for a limited duration. Spirit Tales also offers instanced dungeons, PvP, and crafting to go along with everything else. KoramGame also publishes Three Kingdoms Online, and Indomitus.  Spirit Tales Gameplay Screenshot Source: Spirit Tales Enters Closed Beta Today
“Epically Cute, Massively Fun”
Sunnyvale, Calif. – (March 15, 2012) - KoramGame Ltd., a leading developer and publisher of free-to-play online games, announced today that Closed Beta for Spirit Tales, a cute 3D fantasy MMORPG, is now live. Players can still register at the official Spirit Tales website. Limited closed beta keys available. “We’re excited to finally give our players a glimpse inside the magical world of Spirit Tales,” says Yann Wang, General Manager. “The launch of our closed beta will come with many fun and adoring features, such as our unique character customization and pet system. For those interested in something more, our explosive PvP battles and intense instanced dungeons are sure to win them over. Because of this, we’re confident that a player's in-game experience will be one of a kind, just like their character.” In Spirit Tales, players will embark upon a journey across a colorful fantasy world, battling fierce creatures and capturing magical pets to call their own. With an extensive character customization and progression system, Spirit Tales offers unlimited possibilities for players to interact with the world. Its unique horizon view adds a refreshing perspective on the vast and whimsical environment. Spirit Tales is designed to offer players a high degree of in-game freedom and an “Epically Cute, Massively Fun” online gaming experience. In celebration of the launch, several community events are scheduled during the closed beta period, including “Like a Boss,” where players can win exclusive in-game prizes from March 15 to March 18. For more event details, visit the official Spirit Tales website. Key closed beta features:
- Character Customization - With over 40 million unique fashion combinations for your character, the possibilities are endless!
- Pet System – Capture, train, and merge with almost any of the Spirit Tales creatures, including bosses! Fight alongside your trusty sidekick, or merge with it to strengthen your own abilities.
- Player vs. Player (PvP) – Experience the glory-defining moments that come with the 5v5 Arena Battle System. Defeat your opponents and move up the ranks of the Glorious Shield!
- Spirit Form - Unleash your character’s Spirit Form to unlock devastating attacks and “special loot” from monsters.
- Instance Dungeons – Venture into mysterious dungeons and test your might for a chance to collect rare items, recipes, and pets.
- Level 40 Cap - Reach the top and obtain exclusive access to special mounts and in-game events.
DOWNLOAD the Spirit Tales game here: http://koramgame-icdn.pandonetworks.com/koramgame/STOnline_US_20120308_Downloader.3.exe
For updates and contest giveaways, visit Spirit Tales on Facebook: Spirit Tales Facebook Page
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| Luminary Announces March Events Posted: 15 Mar 2012 02:45 PM PDT Luminary: Rise of the Goonzu has announced several events for the month of March. A new wild boar mount is introduced, allowing players to show off their jungle fever in style. Additionally, players may obtain the piggy branch to give them even more of a jungle look. Several ongoing GM events will also occur. Expect to have quizzes to solve, hide-and-seek to play, and fight off a town invasion. There is also a challenge for players to guess the number of coins in a jar on the forums. The winner will receive several in-game rewards. Luminary is published by ijji, who also publishes Lunia and Splash Fighters.  Luminary Gameplay Screenshot
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| Tribes Ascend Gameplay – Community Event Videos!!! Posted: 15 Mar 2012 02:44 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Tribes Ascend Page.Tribes Ascend is a 3D Futuristic FPS with MMO progression elements. The game is published by Hi-Rez the same studio behind Global Agenda. Tribes Ascend is a sequel to the original Tribes and Tribes 2 which were buy to play games published in the late nineties. These videos were recorded during a community event where the MMOHut team played with fans. One video depicts the CTF mode while the other shows off the new Deathmatch mode. To learn more about Tribes Ascend check out the official MMOHut Tribes Ascend page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| Bloodline Champions Tri-Commentary – HD Gameplay Posted: 15 Mar 2012 02:38 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Bloodline Champions Page.Bloodline Champions is a 3D arena based fantasy MMO published by Funcom – the same company behind Age of Conan and Anarchy Online. Bloodline Champions was developed by an indy studio called Stunlock studios and was largely inspired by games like League of Legends and Heroes of Newerth. Unlike those games though, Bloodline Champions doesn’t have lanes, creeps or even RPG elements. Instead, players fight in a very small arena with a fixed amount of health and access to all of their skills at once. Think of Bloodline Champions as League of Legends without the RPG elements and creeps and a smaller map. Gameplay wise, Bloodline Champions is extremely fast paced and competitive. The game has a steep learning curve. In this video the MMOHut team attempts to do their best in a premade 3v3 arena. To learn more about Bloodline Champions check out the official MMOHut Bloodline Champions page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| Aeria Games Spotlights Humans in Lime Odyseey Posted: 15 Mar 2012 01:39 PM PDT Aeria Games has revealed more information on the Humans of Orta in Lime Odyssey. Humans begin their journey in Blue Coral, with vibrant plant and aquatic life. Humans in Lime Odyssey once made a living on the sea. 500 years prior, shipwrecked humans from the ship Green Leaf founded the town of Blue Coral. Human players can expect to brave the harsh monsters that don’t exactly appreciate them being there, as well as a spooky mansion known as Baron Northpallor’s Manor. Aeria Games also publishes Shaiya, Eden Eternal, and Last Chaos. Lime Odyssey Humans Gallery Source: Aeria Games Spotlights the Human Race for Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta Cinematic and New Screenshots Featuring the Human Race Have Been Revealed for Highly Anticipated Free-to-Play 3D MMORPG SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Mar. 15, 2012 – Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, today revealed new screenshots and the opening cinematic for the Human race, one of the three playable races in Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta, its highly-anticipated 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Lime Odyssey is currently in production and will be published in North America by Aeria Games in 2012. The Humans in Lime Odyssey begin their journey in Blue Coral, a thriving land abundant with vibrant plants and sea life. While home to many welcoming animals, the forest and beach are inhabited by some that are hostile to the humans. Venturing too far to the north will lead players into Baron Northpallor's Manor, a less than hospitable mansion. Diving into the depths of the Beren Sea, players will discover a plentiful bounty of treasure and fearsome creatures guarding it. Before Lime entered the world once again, Humans made their living on the open sea. Their lives were not easy, nor were the seas kind, but humanity struggled on. Five hundred years ago, a broken and battered ship was forced to make harbor in a land filled with coral. The proud ship Green Leaf ran aground and sunk below the waves, and the humans that emerged fared little better than their vessel. Thin and weak from lack of food, they carried their children onto the shore and determined that this land should now be their home. Within the forest, the surviving crew of the Green Leaf built a thriving community based around the coral of the area. They named their town Blue Coral, and many of the world's greatest craftsmen came from this small coastal area. Young humans still cannot escape the adventurous spirit of their ancestors, and many have left home to seek out the Goddess' Lime. The vast continent of Orta is home to a diverse collection of races and tribes. Players can choose from a variety of customization options to design their ideal character – create a bold young Human thief, a battle-hardened Turga, or a diminutive Muris – the choice is theirs! Each race begins their quest in a unique starting location. Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta will be free to download and free to play. Interested players can learn more about Lime Odyssey and sign up to participate in the upcoming closed beta test at: http://limeodyssey.aeriagames.com.
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| GamesCampus Acquires Rights to European Drift City Posted: 15 Mar 2012 01:20 PM PDT GamesCampus has announced that transfers have successful begun from the SevenGames European servers of Drift City. European players have been invited to transfer their characters, with no loss of progress. Applications for transfer will be open until August 31. Old and new players alike will find many new offers, contests and giveaways by visiting the GamesCampus portal for Drift City. Veterans will receive both cash shop and in-game currency to use for transferring, while new players can get similar by registering and posting on the forums. Users are also encouraged to post tutorials on YouTube, with 40 lucky winners receiving a substantial amount of cash shop currency. GamesCampus also publishes Shot Online and MLB Dugout Heroes.  Drift City Gameplay Screenshot Source: EUROPEAN DRIFT CITY PLAYERS RACE OVER TO GAMESCAMPUS Drivers Rev Their Engines For Transfer Bonuses And Contests
Sunnyvale, Calif. (March 15, 2012)-Leading online game publisher GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com) announced today that transfers have successfully begun from the SevenGames European service for the fast-paced racing MMORPG hybrid, Drift City. All SevenGames players have been invited to transfer their characters from the SevenGames servers where all their progress will be retained. Transfer applications will be open until August 31st. Drivers can also register for a new license at http://driftcity.gamescampus.com, where players old and new will be greeted with contests, giveaways, and special offers! “Drift City was a great addition to the GamesCampus portal in 2010 so we are excited to bring over more players to the Drift City GamesCampus community with the addition of the SevenGames players,” said Chris Ahn, Business Development Specialist at GamesCampus. “Our Transfer to Win program allows players currently on the SevenGames servers to retain their full account, but we are also offering prizes to existing GamesCampus players and new players as well so the transfer is a huge win-win for the whole community.” Veteran drivers who opt to transfer will retain all of their licenses, vehicles, coupons, and parts on the newly established GamesCampus servers. To welcome them to their new home, a bonus of 1000 cc (CampusCredit) and 1000000 mitos, the game’s currency, will be waiting for them! In addition, 15 transferred users per day will be randomly selected for an additional 100 cc and 100000 mitos, for a total of 480 users. Helpful seasoned players can also give their fellow drivers a great boost by uploading a video to YouTube showing how easy it is to transfer from the EU servers to their new garage at GamesCampus. The best tutorials will be awarded with 3000 cc and 3000000 mitos, the biggest reward offered so far to Drifters! Up to 40 users can win, so the more tutorials the better. New to the City, and want to make some friends? Glad you’ve joined us. Every new driver who posts on the community forums will receive 500 cc and 500000 mitos, a bonus package allowing you to race to the head of the pack in no time. In total, GamesCampus is giving away almost $1000 worth of CampusCredit, to thousands of users. Drift City is a unique driving game that is part role-playing game and part racing game. It offers both mission modes and multi-player racing modes incorporated with cell-shaded style graphics for a unique racing experience. Players can choose their vehicles, modify and customize the design,and upgrade the performance of their vehicles. GamesCampus will be having contests, regular updates, tips on tweaking your cars for the best potential, and more on the official Drift City Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DriftCityUSA For more information about GamesCampus.com or Drift City, please visit www.driftcity.gamescampus.com
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| Archlord X Invites Users for Second Closed Beta Posted: 15 Mar 2012 01:10 PM PDT Webzen has announced a new closed beta for Archlord X, going from March 18-29. The new Shrine Battle realm PvP content has also been revealed. Webzen has made many changes to the PvP aspect of the game, including two different areas: Sky and Underground. The PvP areas also have eight different regions, for diversity and excitement. Rewards have been improved substantially, and the victor of the battle will also receive additional, powerful items. Game balance has also been improved from the first closed beta test. Players who participate will have a chance to win an XBox360 by filling out a survey. Webzen also publishes Mu Online and Metin2. Archlord X Beta Movie
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[WEBZEN] ARCHLORD X 'Shrine Battle' Invites Users for the 2nd Free CBT
WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, has announced the 2nd Free CBT of their MMORPG, ARCHLORD X, with its newly improved PvP content, 'Shrine Battle'. From March 18th to the 29th, users will be able to participate in the ARCHLORD X free CBT. WEBZEN has revealed the new and improved core RvR (realm versus realm) content, 'Shrine Battle', which is based on the antagonism between the races in ARCHLORD X. The renewed 'Shrine Battle' has been changed to a separated Dungeon System, 'Sky' and 'Underground', which was only previously focused in the 'Battle Zone System'. Also it has been divided into 8 different regions where each region has been designed with its own distinct elemental concept such as 'Water', 'Fire', 'Poison', 'Lightning', and others making them more diverse and exciting. Rewards for PvP have also been upgraded to meet user demands. The victorious race of the 'Shrine Battle' will receive epic items and exclusive entrance to specific dungeons. Based on the feedback from the first CBT last December, WEBZEN has increased the game contents and adjusted the balance between races, also resolving the technical issues that were reported. Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said "With the results and valuable feedback from the first CBT, we have improved the game contents for character leveling and the PvP system." Also he said, "We hope users will enjoy and have interest in the renewed contents through this CBT where we will provide better customer service." Meanwhile, Webzen is preparing an event for the free CBT participants. During the CBT, users will have a chance to win an Xbox 360 by answering a survey that will give feedback on game contents and technical stability. More information about the 2nd ARCHLORD X Free CBT and event can be found on the official ARCHLORD X Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ArchlordXChronicles) and website (http://archlordx.webzen.com).
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