| Blacklight Retribution releases Netwar game mode Posted: 17 May 2012 12:57 PM PDT Perfect World Entertainment has released a new game mode in Blacklight Retribution, called Netwar. This update also features one of the largest maps in the game currently, and is heavily team-based, rewarding strategy and coordination. The objective of the mode is to earn more points towards the total than your opponents. Points can be earned by holding any of four control points in the four sections of the map, or by capturing a flag that spawns in the center of the map. The flag can only be captured if your team controls one of the four points on the map. Unattended points, however, decay back towards neutral, so constant defense will be required for you to maintain each point. Healing items are highly recommended in the mode to keep yourself and your teammates alive to score the most points. Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Rusty Hearts and Forsaken World. Blacklight Retribution Netwar Trailer
Source: New Game Type – Netwar Introducing Netwar – Blacklight Retributions brand new gametype! Featuring one of the largest maps in the entire game, this mode is heavily team oriented and rewards strategy, as well as team coordination. The objective of Netwar is to earn more points towards the match total than the opposing team. Points can be earned in a couple different ways – holding any of the four control points in the four quadrants of the map, as well as capturing a communal flag which spawns in the center. Only by controlling a point on the map is it possible to capture a flag. It will be vital to mobilize strike groups towards the four capture points to take control of them, both to generate points as well as provide more options towards capturing the central flag. The more points that are held, the faster your team will start generating score towards winning. Keep in mind though that unattended points will slowly decay back to a neutral state – so constant guard is required to retain possession. Recommended loadouts for this map include landmines for defense, long range weaponry, as well as shotguns and flamethrowers for defending points while in-doors. Healing equipment – as well as the revival injector – are extremely useful for assaulting points as well as escorting flag carriers to safety. Light armor and scout builds will also excel at rapidly assaulting points and the flag. Overall, there are many different roles to play in Netwar. Whether you're defending or attacking, the fluidity of the battle will fall solely on teamwork, skill, and map awareness. Good luck, Agent.
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| World of Warplanes Ground Attack previewed Posted: 17 May 2012 12:45 PM PDT Wargaming.net has released details about the new strafing planes in World of Warplanes. Several classic bombers are represented, such as the Il-2, Il-10, and the jet-powered Il-40 in the Soviet tech tree. More models from other nations will be released later on. World of Warplanes is set to release later this year. It focuses on the Golden Age of military aviation, and will feature various warplanes from 1930′s biplanes to Korean War jets that paved the way to modern warplanes. Each plane will allow various ammo customizations, engines, and more crucial modules in order for players to experience the thrill of flight. Wargaming.net also publishes World of Tanks. World of Warplanes Ground Attack Teaser Trailer Source: Ground-Attack Planes to Bring Strafing and Bombing to World of Warplanes 17th May 2012 — Wargaming.net, the award-winning videogame developer and publisher, introduced ground-attack planes today into its flight combat MMO World of Warplanes, currently in its alpha testing stage. These heavily armed warbirds are a massively threatening class designed to wipe out ground targets. Several legendary names stand out in the class of ground-attack planes, including the classic Il-2, Il-10, and the highly progressive jet-powered Il-40 "sturmoviks", which is presented in the Soviet tech tree, and will expand into models from other nations as World of Warplanes gets close to launch later this year. Ground-attack aircraft are most famous for deadly strafing runs, dive bombing and destructive missile attacks, while their armor provides high survivability and combat effectiveness. "This is the best example of what a flying tank would be like," said World of Warplanes Project Manager, Alex Zezulin. "Ground-attack planes are heavy, slow-paced, close to invulnerable machines that might have the most important objective in combat: to eliminate any ground-based resistance and ensure the safety of their lighter allies." About World of Warplanes World of Warplanes is the flight combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game continues the armored warfare theme marked in the highly-acclaimed World of Tanks and will throw players into a never-ending tussle for air dominance. World of Warplanes will allow players to build full-scale careers as virtual pilots offering machines from several key eras, from1930′s biplanes to the Korean War jet fighters that led the way to modern air forces. World of Warplanes will feature a wide range of warbirds, each of them unique in their effectiveness and behavior. Virtual pilots will choose from three main warplane classes – single-engine light fighters capable of engaging enemies in close dogfights, heavy fighters with their deadly straight attacks, and strafing aircrafts, the fearsome threat to ground targets. Every plane will feature multiple variations of ammo types, engines, and other crucial modules, and their various combinations will allow players to pick the optimal configuration for the most effective behavior in combat. Find more about World of Warplanes at: - · http://www.worldofwarplanes.com/
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| MicroVolts launches Rumpus Room Ruckus Posted: 17 May 2012 12:33 PM PDT Rock Hippo Productions has launched its latest update to MicroVolts, titled Rumpus Room Ruckus. The map is themed off of a child’s play room, with blocks, toy trucks, and more. The update has also brought back all the capsule items, such as the Sea Wasp and Dazzler weapons, or the Pink Kanzashi and Elegant Dress costumes. The Maypole event is also continuing, and players are encouraged to join in with helping others complete the challenges. Players may also submit a video of their best (or worst) MicroVolts moments. Winning players will receive currency and be featured on the official YouTube page. Rock Hippo Productions also publishes Brawl Busters.  MicroVolts Gameplay Screenshot
Source: MICROVOLTS GETS ROWDY IN RUMPUS ROOM RUCKUS Latest Update Brings A Brand New Map And Players Past Favorites Markham, Canada – May 17, 2012 – Rock Hippo Productions Ltd. announced today the launch of its latest update “Rumpus Room Ruckus” for the popular cartoon-style third-person shooter, MicroVolts. The toys are getting rowdy in the new map, Rumpus Room, as they dodge bullets amidst blocks and toy trucks proving this map is not for child’s play! To join in the mayhem, players can visit www.MicroVolts.com This mid-month update is also bringing all the old Capsule favorites back! Players can take their spin on the Capsule Machine for a chance at winning classic Capsule weapons like a “Sea Wasp” Sniper Rifle or “Dazzler” Shotgun. Other past favorites up for grabs are the “Pink Kanzashi” outfit for Naomi and Pandora’s “Elegant Dress”! MicroVolts also wants to remind players that the Maypole challenge is still going strong. It’s not too late to join in and help other MicroVolters complete Maypole challenges like racking up 45 million total kills and playing 1.68 million Elimination matches to unlock a Triple MP and EXP weekend and a never-before-seen Hippo-So-Cool Costume Set for the entire MicroVolts community! Additionally, players can participate in the MicroVolts Montage Mania event to submit a video montage of their best, or worst, MicroVolts moments. Winning players will win up to 15,000 RT and have their video montage featured in the MicroVolts’ official YouTube page! To view the latest screen shots, trailer or to download the game for free, visit www.MicroVolts.com
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| Cross Fire releases Nightfall update Posted: 17 May 2012 12:22 PM PDT Z8Games has released the Nightfall update for Cross Fire today. The update releases a brand new map for its Ghost Mode aptly named Nightfall. The map centers around the use of stealth to defeat opponents. The update also brings a new melee weapon in the brass knuckles. The M4A1-X rifle has also been released to players. To celebrate, players are encouraged to score as many points as they can. If all players on every server break 100,000,000 frags, everyone that plays the game will receive a special Nightfall ribbon. Z8Games also publishes Metin2.  Cross Fire Gameplay Screenshot
Source: CROSS FIRE “NIGHTFALL” UPDATE Free New Update challenges players to collect frags for prizes! Toronto, CANADA – May 17, 2012 -G4BOX Inc., a North American publisher and distributor of interactive online entertainment media, released today an update for its free-to-play military shooter, Cross Fire. The free update features a brand new map for its exclusive Ghost Mode, Nightfall GM and a variety of new weapons and items. Current players can download the update automatically upon launching Cross Fire. New players can download and play the game for free from: http://crossfire.z8games.com. The new map “Nightfall” puts players in an urban environment at night. They must use their stealth abilities this Ghost Mode map to defeat their opponents and claim victory. This update also brings another melee weapon, Brass Knuckles as well as a new M4A1-X rifle. To mark the release of this new update, Z8Games has challenged all players in the game to collect as many frags (in game score) as possible. If all players across all servers break the 100,000,000 frag mark then everyone will win an exclusive Nightfall Ribbon! For a full rundown of the content in the May Update as well as the full details of patch events and prizes, players can visit the official update page here: http://crossfire.z8games.com/patches/nightfall_patch.aspx Cross Fire is a free online military first-person shooter for the PC platform. It includes a military ranking system, in-game friends lists, an integrated clan system, deep character customization options and social media integration via the Cross Fire website. More MAPS. More GUNS. More MODES. More HEADSHOTS. Join millions of players online today in the ultimate military FPS experience. Cross Fire is part of the Z8Games platform of free-to-play games. Cross Fire is free-to-download-and-play. Visit the Cross Fire homepage at: http://crossfire.z8games.com
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| Asda 2 Celebrates First Anniversary Posted: 17 May 2012 11:58 AM PDT In celebration of the game’s first anniversary, GamesCampus has announced several events for Asda 2. Players may now level up to 70, and explore three new maps. 13 new hairstyles and the ability to wear two accessories has also been added, to help with character customization. Guilds can now gain special skills like increased experience for its members, based on participation in the game. A new tutorial has also been added to help players starting the game for the first time. In addition to character customization options, the tutorial also helps with classes and avatars. To go along with this, it is now easier to find players of similar level to yourself on a map, to group and quest with. Several events are ongoing during this time. A new event shop has been set up, where players can spend tokens earned from various quests. GMs will also be holding monster summoning events for players every Wednesday. Defeating the monsters rewards event tokens. GM quizzes will also be held every Friday. At random times each day, a double drop rate event will begin. There will also be a weekly raffle for a variety of prizes. Players who collect the materials to create the giant parasol can summon a boss of the same name. Defeating the boss will reward players tokens, and a chest that contains a piece of the Parasol Avatar set. GamesCampus also publishes Heroes in the Sky and Scarlet Legacy.  Asda 2 Gameplay Screenshot
Source: ASDA 2 celebrates its first anniversary Players Celebrate With Huge Content Updates And A Throng Of Special Events For The Popular Fantasy Anime MMORPG Sunnyvale, Calif. (May 17, 2012) – Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com), announced today that Asda 2, the sequel to the popular fantasy anime-style MMORPG, has kicked off its first anniversary celebration with a variety of updates and special events. The game, known best for its endless variety, hard-core PvP action and customization possibilities, invites all players to join in the festivities at http://asda2.gamescampus.com In celebration of its one year anniversary, Asda 2 has continually added new and exciting updates over the past few months including the long awaited titles system where players can collect over 200 titles and compete for the top rank. Players can now quest and level up to 70 in 3 new maps and defeat the powerful Enkidu in Dragon's lair. Customizing your character has never been more fun with 13 new hairstyles and the ability to wear two accessories at once! Additionally, players can link up with Facebook to share screenshots or boast about the titles and new items including four new spring accessories. "We are thrilled with the way the game has performed over the last year and are excited to celebrate Asda 2's success," said Hubert Yee, Head of Marketing at GamesCampus.com. "We want to reward all of our players in the community who helped us get to this point and we are looking forward to another successful year." The first year celebration doesn't end there; a variety of all-new updates launch today featuring a guild update where players contribute points to level up their guild and earn special skills such as EXP and stat increases. A new tutorial system will now help as players progress through the game along with a character creation update that lets player select between 20 different hair colors, six eye colors and preview classes and avatars! Lastly, it's now easy to search for similar level players in a map, view party information or request to join others with the new party update.To kick off the anniversary celebration, Asda 2 is hosting a slew of special in-game events! Players can look forward to getting their hands on exclusive 1st anniversary prizes by participating in all of the following events happening now: New Event Shop
Asda 2 is getting a new permanent event shop! Collect an Attendance Token daily and gather Event Tokens from various events to spend them on premium or special items. Special items to celebrate the anniversary include party hats, an Asda 2 Cape, the “Birthday” title, and a limited edition Western Ranger avatar set! Monster Summon Event
GMs will hold scheduled boss summon events in each town every Wednesday. Kill the monsters for a chance to receive Event Tokens for use in the Event Shop! OX Quiz Events
GMs will hold scheduled OX Quiz events every Friday. Players can test their "true or false" knowledge in this fun new elimination game in the OX Quiz Map! Giant Parasol Event
Collect various materials to create a Giant Parasol Summon Stone then summon the Giant Parasol and kill it for special prizes. Players can collect the tokens it drops to earn the “Giant” title, and open the treasure box to receive a piece of the special Parasol Avatar set. Kill the Pastel Parasols in each map for a chance at a Pastel Parasol pet! Happy Hour 2x Drop Rate Event
Each day at specific times, a double drop rate event will be held. Players should be on the look out for this cool event! Weekly Raffle
Log in and play throughout each week over the next month (5/15~6/12) for an entry in to a raffle for premium currency! Other GM Events & Contests
The GMs will be holding other various GM events including Trivia events, Q&A Tours, Scavenger Hunts, and more! Or, try out your art skills in special contests on the forums and on Facebook!
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| World Guild Championship begins in Archlord Posted: 17 May 2012 11:27 AM PDT Players may now pre-register for the World Guild Championship in Archlord. The Championship will begin on June 11, with a grand prize of $10,000 and new unique items. Players will battle against different servers with preset characters (equipped with equal armor and weapons), requiring guilds to cooperate, strategize, and dominate. Full registration requires the completion of an in-game quest, and will continue until May 30. The tournament bracket will be announced on June 4, and will have world versus world matches to bring international competition to a head. Archlord is published by Webzen, which also publishes Continent of the Ninth and Mu Online. 
Source: Who will be the Most Powerful Guild to Rule ARCHLORD? WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced the start of the first 'World Guild Championship' for the MMORPG 'ARCHLORD'. Today, WEBZEN opened the pre-registration page for the 'World Guild Championship' that will begin on June 11, 2012 with a grand prize of $10,000 (USD) and rewards including new unrevealed unique items. The 'World Guild Championship' will allow all participants to battle with each other between different servers using a preset character equipped with the same armor and weapons. Being under this same condition, guilds will need cooperation with each other to build strategies and show their PvP skills to win the grand prize. To register for the tournament, guild masters and their members must complete an in-game quest. The registration will continue until May 30th through the official ARCHLORD website (archlord.webzen.com). On June 4th, the tournament bracket will be announced where participants will be able to see who their opponents will be. WEBZEN plans to set the bracket to have world versus world matches which will add more excitement to the tournament. Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said "Being the first 'World Guild Championship', we are anticipating good results from all participants who will battle to be the most powerful guild and win the grand prize." Also he said, "We hope users will have more interest as we are putting much effort to provide better services and an expansion update coming this August." Meanwhile, during the pre-registration period, various events including monster hunting and cash item giveaway events will take place for all users to enjoy. More information about the 'World Guild Championship' and 'ARCHLORD' can be found at the official Facebook community and website (archlord.webzen.com).
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| Runes of Magic reveals details on new classes Posted: 16 May 2012 03:16 PM PDT In a few weeks, Runes of Magic will launch Fires of Shadowforge; today, more details on two new classes have been revealed. The Chmapion and Warlock will both be available only to the Dwarven race to create. The Champion possesses a unique ability to change into a Runic Robot, a form that allows for powerful magic and melee attacks. The Champion can also create special weapons and armor, and their combination of skills make them ideal for tanking or DPS. Meanwhile, the Warlock can use long-ranged dark magic attacks. Their spells can sap enemy strength or be used to help allies, making them both a support class and DPS. Runes of Magic is published by Frogster, which also publishes Eligium and Bounty Bay Online.  Runes of Magic Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Modern Technology or Dark Magic? Frogster provides details on the two new classes in Runes of Magic Berlin, 15 May 2012: Only a few weeks remain until the anxiously anticipated release of Fires of Shadowforge, the fifth chapter of the Fantasy MMORPG Runes of Magic. Now, Frogster is providing details on the two new classes, the Champion and the Warlock, and their special abilities. Like the Warlock, the Champion class will only be available to the Dwarves. One of the unique abilities of this class is its capacity to transform into a Runic Robot. This form allows for additional devastating magic and attacks that are particularly useful in melee combat, making the Champion very effective at soaking up damage. With access to the Dwarves' ancient blacksmithing skills, the Champion has the potential to create and equip powerful weapons and armour. Armaments embedded with runes offer nearly impenetrable protection without forfeiting mobility. Long familiarity with the forge hammer has made the Champion's hands into efficient instruments of creation and destruction. This barbaric combination of strength and swiftness fortifies their reputation as steel demons of the battlefield, and makes a Champion the ideal tank and attack class. Their broad variety of in-game capabilities will be a pleasure for veteran gamers. In contrast, the Warlock's fighting style is characterised by long-range attacks and sapping enemy strength. Through exhaustive experimentation with the dark magic of the Shadowforge Dwarves, this class has developed techniques for harnessing spiritual energy in order to become powerful spellcasters. With this mystical power, Warlocks are capable of both tearing enemies to pieces and helping allies in need. In direct combat, the Warlock can thus be played as a support class or an additional damage dealer. For more information and news on the game, visit the official website: www.runesofmagic.com
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| Dawn breaks in Ether Saga Odyssey Posted: 16 May 2012 12:34 PM PDT Break of Dawn, the latest expansion for Ether Saga Online, has just released. The update introduces a new dungeon, Monkey King’s Gauntlet, designed to be run up to two times a day for levels 105-114 or 115-120. Bosses drop loot that will let players obtain new items including Jades of Aptitude, which reduces the level requirement of gear, and Dragon Marrow, which can increase the quality of Jades of Aptitude. Hairstyles have also been made to be non-race specific, and new fashion items have hit the market. Ether Saga Odyssey is published by Perfect World Entertainment, which also publishes Jade Dynasty and Blacklight Retribution. Ether Saga Odyssey – Break of Dawn: Source: New adventure: Monkey King’s Gauntlet. Two level ranges, 105-114 and 115-120, can get the map twice per day at the Mapkeeper.
Bosses drop Coffers and Reliquaries which will be unlocked via the Heaven’s Repository. Among the item they contain are:
*Jades of Aptitude – reduces level requirement of gear
*Dragon Marrow – use to increase the quality of Jades of Aptitude and refine Superb Jades into Superior Jades New Ingot exchange NPC with the following:
*Hairstyles
*Superb Jades Hairstyles are no longer race specific Until the end of May you may gain Clock Tokens and Card Sweep Tokens by remaining logged in for 2 hours. You may gain these 3 times a day.
Clock Tokens are used for the Years of Experience quest at Cloud Creek. The snow is gone from Pokari.
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| Tribes Ascend passes one million downloads Posted: 16 May 2012 12:07 PM PDT Hi-Rez Studios has announced that Tribes Ascend has reached a new milestone: 1.2 million downloads. Released on April 12 with plenty of accolades and three free updates already, this number means that at least one million people have downloaded and tried Tribes Ascend since its launch. Over 110,000 people have also joined Tribes Ascend through the game’s new friend referral system. The game is also preparing for a summer tournament series. Hi-Rez Studio also publishes Global Agenda and SMITE.  Tribes Ascend Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Tribes: Ascend Surpasses One Million Downloads Within One Month Of Release ATLANTA. May 16, 2012. Hi-Rez Studios, independent developer of AAA free-to-play online games, today announced that Tribes: Ascend has been downloaded 1.2 million times to date.
The fast-paced, free-to-play multiplayer shooter was released on April 12th, 2012 to strong critical reception from the gaming press including Editor's Choice awards from PC Gamer, IGN, and GameSpy and 10/10 scores from review sites worldwide including Eurogamer and Ausgamers. "We're thrilled that over 1 million gamers have discovered the fast-paced and skill-based gameplay of Tribes,” said Todd Harris, Hi-Rez Studios Chief Operating Officer. "It is truly the player support of the title that has driven the population growth and fuels our team to deliver updates." Hi-Rez Studios also announced that over 110,000 people have joined Tribes: Ascend via the recently introduced friend referral system. "We see the community expanding primarily thru positive word of mouth,” continues Todd. "Since release we've already recognized seven players who have each individually referred over 500 new people to Tribes: Ascend. The game's success allows us to give back to the community through free DLC updates, tournament events and expansion into new markets in coming months." Tribes: Ascend has received three free DLC updates to date and has outlined a summer schedule for tournaments that include over $30,000 in cash and prizes for players.
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| Ragnarok Online launches Port Malaya Posted: 16 May 2012 11:46 AM PDT Gravity Interactive has launched the latest expansion for Ragnarok Online – Port Malaya. Port Malaya will add a new exotic destination for players, featuring dozens of new quests (including daily quests), new dungeons, and rare MVP monsters to test the mettle of players above level 100. Players will also be able to earn new equipment, including the new Tattoos, which will let players gain permanent new buffs. Gravity Interactive also publishes Dragon Saga and ROSE Online.
Ragnarok Online: Port Malaya Trailer
Source: RAGNAROK ONLINE HEADS TO THE COAST A New Vacation Destination; Port Malaya Marina Del Rey, California – May 16, 2012 – Gravity Interactive, a publisher of exciting massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), launched today the latest content patch for their wildly popular anchor title, Ragnarok Online. Enter Port Malaya to discover new quests, added dungeons, the best equipment yet, and an expanded MVP monster cast; there’s so much new content it will be hard to decide what to try first! Players can rush over to the official site and receive complimentary suntan lotion for their coastal visit at http://www.playragnarok.com/news/updatedetail.aspx?id=204&p=1 Welcome to the Port Town of Malaya, where the water’s always warm and the monsters are always dangerous. Enjoy dozens of new quests, including an entire suite of daily tasks to perform aimed at level 100+ characters. Join up with fellow adventurers to plumb new dungeons, testing the strongest characters and honing their boss hunting skills to a fine edge. Delve deep into these raids to discover the hidden story of Malaya. Acquire powerful new equipment, including the new Tattoos, which will grant your character new permanent buffs! Use these newfound powers to tackle the most challenging enemies yet, including rare MVP Monsters, which will challenge veteran players to rise to a new level. “Port Malaya is the largest town expansion update, both in sheer size and in features, providing both high level activities and challenges and is deservedly the most talked about expansion town update Ragnarok has ever had!” Said Jason “Heimdallr” Koerperich, Ragnarok Online Producer at Gravity Interactive. “We are happy to provide this update so far ahead of our community’s expectations as a wonderful surprise to our loyal players!” 1000 years of peace have reigned, and the world has forgotten the horrors of the age of myth; as in all things, peace can never last forever, and evil waits patiently. Once friendly monsters turned aggressive; soon after followed demons attacking, and the dead rising from their graves. Heroes appeared to beat back the invasions until the fateful day that Satan Morocc destroyed the peaceful town of Morroc, his freedom granted by the insane and corrupt humans of Midgard. The heroes re-gathered themselves and pushed back with everything they had but only a stalemate was possible. The delicate seals that protect the world from spilling into complete chaos weaken and break; only the knowledge and power from the age of myth can save Midgard from certain doom. Can you and your allies push back the threat of total annihilation and protect Midgard from the final Ragnarok? Join now at https://www.warpportal.com/landing/ragnarokrenewal.aspx?ad=4063
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