MMO News

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• Warface hits records in Russia
• Eudemons Online celebrates sixth anniversary
• Outwar
• Earthrise gains new developer
• KartRider arrives on Facebook

Warface hits records in Russia Posted: 14 May 2012 02:19 PM PDT Mail.Ru’s Warface – currently in testing in the Western market – is setting records already in Russia. The game has already reached one million registered users, Mail.Ru has reported, along with reaching a concurrent peak user record of 28,000 players. Russia is the debut market for Warface, with other markets to soon follow. Mail.Ru also hopes that Warface will become an e-sport title. Mail.Ru also publishes Legend: Legacy of the Dragons and Juggernaut. Warface Gameplay Screenshot Source: Warface receives a warm welcome in Russia Mail.Ru Games sets new record in Russian game market history Frankfurt (Germany) / Moscow (Russia), May 11th, 2012 – Mail.Ru Group's top-tier MMOFPS Warface – developed by Crytek – has recorded preliminary operating results that set a new record in Russian game market history. Within the first four weeks of operation the title's CCU is already on par with Russia's most successful games, shooters and MMORPGs alike: 28,000 players have been simultaneously fighting for the future in the AAA-shooter from one of the best FPS creators in the world. According to Mail.Ru Group's market analysis, it is an unprecedented result and it took from several months to a few years for competing titles to reach a similar level of performance. As of 10th May 2012, the number of registered users in Warface exceeds 1 million. With Warface cementing its status as a rising star on the market, Mail.Ru Group has further strengthened its leading position among Russian MOFPS publishers – a position the company has held since the launch of Cross Fire. "We are extremely satisfied with the Warface results and we are happy that the hard work done by our team over the title has been so fruitful," says Vladimir Nikolsky, the Vice President of Mail.Ru Group Game Division. "We intend to keep up the good work and make Warface not merely a successful game, but also a huge brand and a cybersport discipline, like we did with Cross Fire." Avni Yerli, Managing Director of Crytek GmbH, adds: "We chose Russia to be the debut market for our title, since we have always had a great reception with Russian gamers and had great confidence in Mail.Ru Group's ability to achieve success. We are extremely happy with the launch, the great work from Mail.Ru Group and the massive effort from our development team and can’t wait to let people around the world play Warface."

Eudemons Online celebrates sixth anniversary Posted: 14 May 2012 02:00 PM PDT Eudemons Online is now celebrating its sixth year of service. The anniversary (officially on June 1) will include many fan-made videos in an official anniversary trailer. In addition to in-game gifts and rewards, TQ Digital is also offering a chance to win special real-world collectibles: special Eudemon books and pins available through special anniversary events. TQ Digital also publishes Conquer Online and Crazy Tao. Eudemons Online Collectibles Source: What's Special About EO's 6th Anniversary?   It's the 6th year of Eudemons Online, and this exciting, free-to-play MMORPG is far from over! Eudemons Online has grown up and changed a lot through these years, so what can we expect from the anniversary on June 1st?   Gamer Video Support Games and gamers are inseparable. None of the games of today could have come so far without the help and support from their players. This anniversary, many EO fans have sent their videos to add to the official trailer. We'll see players from all around the world in EO's upcoming anniversary trailer. Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones to have their video included!       Real-World Gifts Giveaway The in-game gifts are as great as ever, but there's a special surprise for this anniversary! This time, TQ is offering special anniversary souvenir from the real world! Check out these awesome Eudemon books & pins! There are altogether 10 unique pins per book. You can put them on your clothes, your bag, your hat, or any other place you like! Just join the Eudemons 6th Anniversary celebration events, and you'll get your chance to grab these incredible gifts!

Outwar Posted: 14 May 2012 12:06 PM PDT Outwar is a 2D browser based RPG. Select from one of three classes, and set out on an adventure across a desolate world filled with monsters, villains, and danger. Develop your character with skills and enhancements, equip various weapons and armor, and use powerful augments in battle to overcome. Participate in epic raids, or team up ith others to collect a bounty from a hit-list! Publisher: Rampid Interactive, LLC Playerbase: Medium Graphics: Low Type: MMORPG EXP Rate: Medium PvP: Yes Filesize: N/A Pros: +Simple game mechanics. +Self-driven character development. +Easy to play in quick sessions. Cons: -Game feels horribly dated. -Might be too simplistic for some. -Repetitive. Overview Outwar Overview Outwar is a simple to play browser MMO, where you control a character in a wasteland area. You choose between a monster, a gangster, or a popstar, and can develop their skills however you see fit. Monsters are more focused on attack, while gangsters are “tank” oriented. Popstars are balanced between the two of them. Characters can equip various weapons and armor in the game as well. Joining with a crew allows multiple players to tackle hard, raid level monsters, or go after bounties on others. Outwar Screenshots Outwar Featured Video Click here to view the embedded video. Full Review Outwar Full Review Coming Soon… Screenshots Outwar Screenshots Coming Soon… Videos Outwar Videos Outwar Trailer Click here to view the embedded video. Links Outwar Links Official Game Page

Earthrise gains new developer Posted: 14 May 2012 11:28 AM PDT Earthrise, sandbox MMORPG originally published and developed by Masthead Studios, has gained a new developer. SilentFuture has taken over the game, and is working on new development for the game with an intent to relaunch it in the fourth quarter of 2012. Earthrise will feature a free-to-play model as intended by Masthead before the game was shut down in February. The new developer will also be making some adaptations, including shifting the story to place players directly as part of the apocalypse (rather than living after it), as well as addressing performance and existing design issues. Earthrise Gameplay Screenshot Source: SilentFuture takes over Earthrise Wuppertal-based development studio continues development of the online science-fiction role-playing game Wuppertal, May 10 2012 – Wuppertal-based development studio SilentFuture has taken over the online science-fiction role-playing game “Earthrise”, and is already working on an overhaul. Shut down by developer Masthead in February of 2012, the sandbox MMORPG is receiving a new background story from SilentFuture with the corresponding facelift as well as essential improvements in both gameplay and technology. The relaunch is planned for the fourth quarter of 2012. Earthrise is scheduled to return to the market as a Free-to-Play game. SilentFuture also plans to revamp many of the systems used in Earthrise and to adjust the game world accordingly. A new background story complete with facelift will provide more excitement – Earthrise players no longer find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world, but rather part of the apocalypse itself. SilentFuture CEO Daniel Schemann explains: “With Earthrise, we’ve taken over an MMO with enormous potential for development. That’s why we started revamping Earthrise earlier this month together with a team of experienced programmers. First we intend to address known issues in design and technology, during which we will be focusing on fundamental factors such as network and server performance. But we won’t be neglecting the story and the gameplay, either. Our goal is to present players a gaming experience in the near future which is as exciting as it is varied!”

KartRider arrives on Facebook Posted: 14 May 2012 10:21 AM PDT Nexon has launched the open beta of KartRider Dash on Facebook. KartRider Dash offers the same features as KartRider, Nexon’s popular cartoon racing game that was only available in North America for a limited time. KartRider dash lets the game return with its full features, plus new social networking features available through the Facebook platform. KartRider Dash will feature an easy match-making system, allow friend invites, gift sending, keep track of game records, and offer a weekly ranking list. Players can join in item mode, speed mode, team mode, or single mode, and find new Facebook-exclusive content as they race. The game will also feature some balance adjustments (such as a faster booster charge and easier use of attack items) to adapt to Facebook. Nexon also publishes MapleStory and Dragon Nest. Kart Rider Dash Gameplay Screenshot Source: Nexon races onto Facebook with 'KartRider Dash'   'KartRider Dash' offers same exciting real-time racing experience of the original title with social features   Los Angeles, Calif. – (May 14, 2012) – Nexon Korea Corporation continues speed into the global social gaming market with today's open beta launch of "KartRider Dash" for Facebook. "KatRider Dash" delivers players the same high-speed racing action as the original worldwide hit "KartRider," but with the added social networking features.   "KartRider Dash" is a racing SNG (Social Network Game) that will extend the reach of the "KartRider" franchise into the social space. Last year, Nexon had successfully launched a mobile version of the franchise, "KartRider Rush." "KartRider Dash" will allow users to enjoy exciting real-time racing with Facebook friends all around the world without any client installation process.   To join in the fun and begin racing immediately, go to: http://apps.facebook.com/kartriderdash.   By using the "KartRider Dash's" match-making system, players are able to start the game faster and easier with just one simple click. The game also provides optimized features for a social platform such as friend invitation, sending gifts, posting game records and weekly rankings. The game balance has also been adjusted for the social platform such as the faster charge of booster gage and easier control of attack items.   "KartRider Dash" features various game modes including "item mode,""speed mode," "team mode" and "single mode." Players will be able to meet familiar characters, tracks and karts from its original PC version along with new Facebook-only contents.   "'KartRider Dash' will raise the level of SNGs with its exciting and competitive gameplay," said Seung chan Lee, the head of the New Development Department in Nexon Korea. "'KartRider' is a great game franchise and we believe this game will provide social gamers a similar look-and-feel that the original delivered."   Players can share their "KartRider Dash" experiences with fans at: http://www.facebook.com/kartriderdash.

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