| Vindictus Launches Episode 10 Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:41 PM PDT Nexon America has launched Episode 10 of Vindictus. The new update introduces three new raid bosses, the Ice, Earth, and Black dragons. Also introduced are new metallic inner armor, two new haircuts for each character, skill reset capsules (cannot be used for Paladin or Dark Knight), and Hardened Steel Armor. Surprise Supplies have also been updated for the new episode. Finally, a quiz event will run until July 11, rewarding players for beating the Strange Traveler at his trivia. Nexon also publishes Dragon Nest and Combat Arms. Vindictus: Episode 10 Trailer Source: Episode 10: Forked Tongues and Broken Hearts Episode 10 has arrived! With the Fomors' sinister shadow looming over the horizon and fulfillment of the prophecy drawing ever-closer, Keaghan sets out to save Tieve from her grisly fate. Desperation leads him to make a choice that will decide both of their futures forever, and Keaghan will have to take action before the Pontiff's men arrive and Colhen falls to a sea of burning torches meant for his head.\ Attack Episode 10 head-on to unravel the dramatic conclusion to Keaghan and Tieve's story! Supply Depot Changes The Charge NX button has been removed from the Supply Depot window. In order to charge NX via the Vindictus client, you will need to click the new button located in the lower right corner of the game user interface. The button is labled “Charge,” and is located just above the Supply Depot button. Metallic Inner Armor and New Hair Styles in the Avatar Shop! Turn some heads with the sexy new Metallic Inner armor. You’ll be leaving jaws on the floor as you strut by mercenaries in Colhen. Make sure to check out the brand new hair styles as well! Each character has two new cuts added to their repertoire that will help you make your character truly unique. For more details on Metallic Inner Armor and new hair styles, CLICK HERE! Skill Reset Capsules in the Supply Depot Did you lock yourself into a build you’re no longer happy with and wish you could start over without really starting over? Now you can! A single Skill Reset Capsule will reset a skill rank all the way to Rank F and refund you all the spent AP. Note: you cannot reset Paladin or Dark Knight skills with this item. Surprise Supplies Updated with Episode 10 gear Another Episode, another set of Surprise Supplies! Both Armor and Weapon Surprise Supplies have been updated to reflect the new gear that has been introduced with Episode 10. Grab a few Surprise Supplies for your chance to recieve pre-enhanced and pre-enchanted gear without having to do any of the work! You’re sure to strike fear into the hearts of the dragons you’ll be facing by wearing hardened steel that looks as if it were torn straight from their own hides! Quiz Event Starting June 14th through July 11th, the Strange Traveler, Self-proclaimed “master of knowledge,” sends an invitation to challenge you Mercenaries to partake in his quiz event. Prove to him that you're not all brawn and no brains; beat him at his own game and win a prize! The more your participate, the better the prize pool gets! Check out the event post here for more details on what you can win!
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| Blacklight Retribution Launches New Mode And Map Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:20 PM PDT Perfect World Entertainment has released a new game type, plus a new map, for Blacklight Retribution. The new game type, “Kill Confirmed,” tasks players with neutralizing enemy Agents and collecting kill-data left on their bodies (which appears as a small holographic Blacklight logo). Kill-data can also be collected from your team’s agents, effectively blocking your enemies from confirming the kill. Also new is the Seaport map, a large map supporting different playstyles including holding chokepoints and moving swiftly along the map to handle each objective. Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Rusty Hearts and Jade Dynasty. Blacklight Retribution: Kill Confirmed Game Mode Source: Kill Confirmed and Seaport are now live! Read on to get all the details on this new mode and map. Kill Confirmed is Blacklight's newest game type. The objective of Kill Confirmed is to neutralize enemy Agents, and then "confirm" the kill by collecting the kill-data that they leave on their body. Kill-data appears as a small holographic Blacklight logo. To collect it, simply run over it. You can also collect kill-data from friendly agents who have fallen, and deny enemy Agents the ability to confirm the kill. Check out our launch trailer for this brand new game type: Why not play some rounds of Kill Confirmed on Blacklight's newest map – Seaport? Seaport is an intricate map that supports many different playstyles. As a larger map, Seaport is suited for light armor builds to stay on top of shifting objectives, while snipers and heavily armored Agents will be critical for holding chokepoints and other areas of strategic advantage.
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| The West To Get A Job Overhaul Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:06 PM PDT InnoGames has announced a new update for The West, version 2.0. The 2.0 version update will do an overhaul to the game’s job system, revising jobs in both their graphics and functionality. Jobs will be grouped under job groups, helping improve the look on the new map and useability for players. The update will also redesign the work duration system, letting players choose faster or longer jobs based on their gameplay style. It will also feature a new map, redesigned interfaces, and changes to the quest system. InnoGames also publishes Tribal Wars and Forge of Empires.  The West Gameplay Screenshot
Source: New Job Opportunities in the West 2.0 Hamburg, June 15, 2012. InnoGames released further details today about the 2.0 version of its frontier adventure browser game, The West. The new update will introduce an overhauled job system to the game, featuring fundamentally reworked jobs and a new work duration system to foster a more active play style. The West 2.0 is expected to launch this summer. The jobs in The West 2.0 will be completely revised in both visual representation and functionality. Up to five jobs are being grouped together under one job-group in a radial-menu. This new system helps to improve the visual representation of the new map and increases the usability for the players, helping them to find different jobs much easier. The West 2.0 will also introduce a totally redesigned work duration system, as each job offers a unique duration setting. Players can therefore adjust the game to their style of play – active players can choose faster jobs, while long-running tasks are more suitable for casual gamers. Aside from the job system, the new update will also feature a number of other major improvements to the game: a new map, redesigned interfaces and a changed quest system. The West is a role-playing browser game set in the Wild West. Players are placed on a hunt for adventure, gold and fortune. Cowboys and cowgirls partake in interesting and exciting stories, help settlers and collect bounties. With over 80 million registered players, InnoGames is one of the world’s leading developers and publishers of online games. In addition to The West, the Hamburg-based company has scored major successes with games such as Tribal Warsand Grepolis.
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| Netdragon announces Conquer Online 3 Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:35 PM PDT Netdragon (also known as TQ Digital) has announced that it is developing Conquer Online 3. Conquer Online 3 is a follow-up to Conquer Online, holding to the game’s core successful elements while expanding on new ideas. The game will feature seven unique classes, each with its own specialties and skills. The game will make some “subtle” changes to pacing, adjust class balance, remove Battle Power, improve the economy, improve the graphics, and make improving and crafting gear more interesting. TQ Digital also publishes Eudemons Online and Crazy Tao.  Source: NetDragon Announces Conquer Online 3
Hong Kong – June 15, 2012 – NetDragon Websoft, the leading online game developer and publisher in China, announces the development of Conquer Online 3, which is a follow-up on their famous free-to-play game, Conquer Online. Conquer Online 3 is a fresh take on the oriental style of free-to-play online games, while holding true to Conquer Online’s successful elements, including simple gameplay, multiple classes, Chinese Kungfu, intensive PvP, as well as the special Rebirth system. In Conquer Online 3, there will be 7 unique classes to choose from, with each class having its own specialties in magic and skills. Players can guide their character’s to challenge the fiercest monsters and bosses, collecting formidable gear, fighting side by side with their comrades and be the Conqueror! Compared to what the current iteration presents, the Conquer Online 3 game experience aims to make subtle changes to pacing, allowing both fierce actions and more relaxing enjoyments to harmoniously coexist. In the meantime, the balance for classes will be reshaped. The controversial Battle Power feature will be removed, and the economy system will be improved upon. What’s more, forging and improvement of gear and characters will be of more interest, as well as the social interactions available to the community will be more convenient and useful. Last, but not least, the graphics will see a major improvement over the current look. While in the process of developing Conquer Online 3, NetDragon Websoft focuses on the main concept of “We Listen, We Care”, with the hopes of creating a free-to-play game that is really “for the players”. To learn more, you can follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/conqueronline for the latest updates and activities.
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| C9 Introduces Pre-Creation Registration And Witchblade Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:08 PM PDT Webzen has revealed a new registration and class for C9 (Continent of the Ninth Seal). Players who sign up before June 21 on the official C9 website will get a beta key and be able to pre-create their character, reserving name, class, and server for open beta and commercial service. This also gives players the chance to play the game before open beta launches. Also revealed is the new Witchblade class. This class specializes in melee and magic combat, using acrobatics and spells to stun her foes. The Witchblade will offer two advanced classes, Warden and Slayer, and will be available during the game’s early access. Webzen also publishes Archlord and Arctic Combat. C9 – Witchblade Trailer Source: 'C9'Character Pre-creation and Early Access Before the Open Beta Test WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, opened the official teaser site of 'C9' (Continent of the Ninth Seal) on June 7th to accept character pre-creation registrations prior to the open beta test. On June 7th, the teaser site for 'C9' had opened, continuously receiving registrations for character pre-creation. Players who sign up before June 21st will receive a beta key and will be able to pre-create their character, name, server, and class that will remain throughout the commercial service. Along with these benefits, players who register before the 21st will be able to participate in the early access automatically, earning the chance to play before the open beta begins. Players who miss the pre-creation registration can still register for early access from the 21st. Users who don't have a WEBZEN.com account can receive the beta key by simply making a new account. Also, WEBZEN will reveal the new class 'Witchblade' for the first time. The 'Witchblade' specializes in both magic and melee combat with acrobatic movements. This class has been one of the most demanded classes in C9. The 2 advanced classes of 'Witchblade', 'Warden' and 'Slayer', will be available with the start of the early access. Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, "With the results and feedback from past beta tests, we have been putting our best efforts for localization and adding contents." Also he said, "We hope players keep their interest and anticipation for the series of upcoming tournaments as well as the open beta test that begins on June 30th. Meanwhile, WEBZEN has started an event for the 'C9' live streaming VJ recruitment. The selected VJ will live stream C9 with various contents including game guides, beginner's guide, PvE / PvP contents, and more. More information about the Action RPG 'C9' can be found at the official Facebook community (www.facebook.com/C9Webzen) and website (c9.webzen.com).
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| Requiem Celebrates 4th Anniversary Posted: 14 Jun 2012 07:01 PM PDT Gravity Interactive is celebrating the fourth anniversary of Requiem. The anniversary offers a series of events for players. Collect anniversary coins to exchange for in-game items, or Event Flags for a Limited Coin worth 10,000,000 Lant. A seven day mount is also available for players who turn in 200 Event Flags at the end of the period, and five players from each server will get a free 30-day exclusive pet. The event also launches a patch that updates skills for all job classes, and players can purchase Job Change Certificates for 4,500 Lant during the Anniversary Event. Gravity Interactive also publishes Dragon Saga and CrimeCraft.  Requiem Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Felix Sit Natalis Dies Requiem! Gravity Interactive, a publisher of exciting massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), today announced its anniversary event for Requiem: Memento Mori, the popular dark-fantasy MMO title. To celebrate the game’s four years in service, the in-game merriment kicks off with a variety of cool events including exclusive prizes and a lengthy list of skill updates. To join the celebration and take a shot at winning cool prizes, players can visit http://www.playrequiem.com/ Starting today, all monsters will drop several event items including anniversary coins which can be sold for in-game items and Event Flags which can be turned in to an event NPC for a chance to receive a Limited Coin worth 10,000,000 Lant! A never-before-released seven day mount will be awarded to all players who turn in 200 Event Flags by the end of the event period, and of the qualified players, five from each server will also receive a free 30 day exclusive never-before-released pet! “We want to thank our Requiem community for four fabulous years by throwing this prize-filled anniversary celebration event,” said Jay Choi, Chief Operation Officer at Gravity Interactive. “We also want to invite new players to come and check out Requiem as this is a great time to get in the game and earn never-before-seen items.” With the Anniversary Event, comes a lengthy list of updates to skills for each job class. Players are invited to check out the changes and join in the discussion. To help players adjust to the latest changes, there will be NPC Job Change Specialists available in each town selling Job Change Certificates for 4,500 Lant during the entire Anniversary Event! For more information on all of the anniversary events visit http://www.playrequiem.com/events/428 And for a complete calendar of the event schedule players can go to http://forums.warpportal.com/index.php?/calendar/3/event-83
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| Jade Dynasty Celebrates With New Three Year Anniversary Trailer Posted: 14 Jun 2012 06:03 PM PDT Perfect World Entertainment has released a new trailer for fans of Jade Dynasty. The trailer, dedicated to the game’s loyal fans, is part of a month-long celebration of Jade Dynasty’s three year anniversary, and highlights special moments from the team and longtime players. The anniversary is still ongoing and offers special prizes, tournaments, titles, and more for players.
Product Manager Dean “Dvorak” Sakurai commented: “We’ve got so many great memories working on this game and interacting with everybody in the community. Community Manager Matthew “Trailturtle” Pecot is doing a great job keeping the game lively and interesting. There are a lot of great updates coming later this year — and I really look forward to coming back to the fourth year anniversary to give you the same message. Happy anniversary.”
Perfect World also publishes Perfect World International and Blacklight Retribution. Jade Dynasty Three Year Anniversary Trailer Source:
Perfect World Entertainment is proud to share a special trailer dedicated to fans of its popular MMORPG, Jade Dynasty. As part of a month-long celebration of the game’s three-year anniversary, the Jade Dynasty Anniversary trailer highlights some of the most memorable moments from longtime players and the Jade Dynasty team. “We’ve got so many great memories working on this game and interacting with everybody in the community. Community Manager Matthew “Trailturtle” Pecot is doing a great job keeping the game lively and interesting,” said Product Manager Dean “Dvorak” Sakurai. “There are a lot of great updates coming later this year — and I really look forward to coming back to the fourth year anniversary to give you the same message. Happy anniversary.” Both new players and veterans are encouraged to visit the Jade Dynasty Anniversary site, where they can look forward to joining the festivities. With PvP tournaments, special events, contests and prizes, including pets, wings and a special anniversary in-game title, the Jade Dynasty Anniversary will have something for everyone. It’s been a great three years. Here’s to many more!
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| Perfect World International Showcases New Imperial Fury Trailer Posted: 14 Jun 2012 05:40 PM PDT Perfect World has released a new trailer, showcasing the upcoming content for its Imperial Fury update in Perfect World International. Imperial Fury was announced last month, and tasks players to face Dark Lord Jian’rin’s four powerful emperors in the new Advanced Endless Universe dungeon. This dungeon is available six times per week with three variations and valuable chance box rewards. Lunar Glade and Warsong City will also get some face lifts to their difficulties and rewards, and many other additions are also included in the update. The trailer showcases new bosses, new fashions, and new flying mounts for the best of its players to enjoy. Perfect World also publishes Rusty Hearts and Jade Dynasty. Perfect World International: Imperial Fury Gameplay Trailer |
| Board Games Re-imagined into Video Games Posted: 14 Jun 2012 03:48 PM PDT By, M. Hauschel The recent release of Battleship, the Hollywood interpretation of the childhood game, stirs up the nostalgia of other childhood board game classics. If Battleship can be turned into a blockbuster film, what if other board games were turned into blockbuster video games? And not just an electronic version of game, but a reimagining of what the game is, just how extraterrestrial beings are now part a of Battleship. What could possibly go wrong? 
The classic childhood board game, Candyland, filled with gumdrops and rainbows would make an excellent transition into the world of video games. Keep the world as the same, but make into a world that can be explored by "The Kids". Instead of the Candy Land characters helping The Kids along the way to King Kandy's Candy Castle, the Candy Landians are merely obstacles. The Kids are equipped with Candy Cane Shotguns, leaving behind a trail of wreckage through Candy Land. Once at Candy Castle, The Kids take out King Kandy is order to free themselves and the world from cavities. Naturally, the game will have a sponsorship from the American Dental Association to help promote healthy teeth. As the board game is already in the works of becoming a movie, creation of this game needs to happen quickly. 
Maniacal tycoon in the early 20th century, the William Randolph Hearst type, taking over metropolis to fulfill a desire unknown to most. Rather than viewing properties as static cards, you would view the properties with the people occupying them as well. Each property you rent out could charge outrageous prices; as a player you can view the look on a single mother's face when she realizes that month she doesn't have the $1200 to make rent. Following the objective of the game, you of course have to hire security to escort delinquent renters from the property. Being a tycoon obsessed with appearance, you have to find means of making your buildings look attractive while also disposing the homeless problem you yourself have caused. As a maniacal tycoon, you of course have to quietly put these people somewhere. Some may call you heartless, evil, selfish, but in the end you're just playing the game of Monopoly. 
Already an excellent movie, and mediocre board game, Jumanji could become a fantastic video game to bind the film and board game correctly. The problem with the board game is that we all saw the movie, and expected the board game to be just as exciting as the movie (But it clearly wasn't.). But a video game could capture the adventure of the movie and put it on the small screen. I know what you're thinking, you're saying, "Hey! They already made it into a videogame, and it sucked!" Yes, that's true, but there's so much potential in a Jumanji game, if done correctly. First off, Robin Williams has to be in the game, there's no way around it. No Robin Williams, no deal. Not having him involved will doom any chance of the game being successful. Secondly, it has to be set in the '90s, landlines, dial-up modems, terrible haircuts, and dorky catchphrases. Just like in the movie, the game can infiltrate reality, having wildlife wreck havoc on suburbia. Sure, the older and younger generation will think this is a terrible idea, but they're just not a true believer of the dream of the '90s. If used correctly, nostalgia is a powerful tool that could create amazing video games based on the memories of our childhood. By our childhood, I mean my childhood. Sure, these ideas are amazing, but they're just that, ideas. In no way would any of these games be made in this fashion. But if they were, it would be so rad. I'd surround myself with Lisa Frank, Spice Girls, and Pokémon, and relive my childhood to no end. |
