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MapleStory Korea - More info on Legend

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 08:11 PM PDT


This post is to add more information about MapleStory Korea's upcoming big content update, Legend, which was posted a few days ago by me. As you should know, 3 new classes are coming and each adding new gameplay styles to the game. I just can't help but to wonder if the end of the Black Magician is near...


- For the Cannon Shooter, the new Pirate adventurer class, his floating pet monkey is there to assist him when casting certain skills.


- For the Mercedes class, as you might have read in my previous post, she uses dual crossbows and is the first playable non-human race in the game (Elf). Quite similar to the Aran storyline, she was frozen by the Black Magician in her own town. After awakening, she decided to join the fight against the Black Magician.


- Players can choose between the male and female elves. The town they are from is called Eyurel, which was featured in the anniversary trailer recently.


- Demon Slayer is originally part of Black Magician's army, the Black Wings. Due to unknown reasons, his brother was killed by the Dark Magician and hence he turned his back on him. Chased and attacked by the Black Magician, the Demon Slayer managed to survive and decided to rebel.


- Demon Slayer wields a one-handed axe. He does not consume MP when using skills, but rather "Demon's Strength" he absorbs after killing monsters. The release of Demon Slayer in August will also continue with the story between the Black Magician and Eldenstein. Players can customize how their Demon Slayers' facial looks as well. You can see his wings at my previous post. Demon Slayer has a skill which, by chance, has a probability to activate instant death/ kill.


- Other updates include a permanent 20% increase in movement speed for all classes, 1 single slot now able to hold 300 potions, increased drop rate and overhaul of the quests found on Victoria Island.

- If a Cannon Shooter is being trained, all other Pirate characters within the same account will be given a permanent blessing buff (provided the Cannon Shooter learns the skill). At max level, the permanent buff provides classes with +15 to all stats and 5% to HP and MP. Mercedes = Archer class, Demon Slayer = Warrior class, so all 3 will have this new system.

- All 3 new classes are unrelated to each other and apparently no ties with the Resistance.

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Champions Online: State of the Game: June 2011

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:55 AM PDT

Executive Producer, Rob Overmeyer, has written the latest State of the Game for the month of June for Cryptic Studios' Champions Online. Rob takes a look at things to come for the game and what we can expect to see in the coming weeks as the game continues forward.

Pocket Legends: Optimized for PLAY - In-App Billing

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:48 AM PDT

The latest build of Pocket Legends is going to be bringing in a few new features. First, the game is going to be optimized to be played on the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, however, the game will also be adding Google in-app billing.

Black Prophecy: Public Test Server Opens

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:43 AM PDT

For their EU players who got super excited when the Black Prophecy team announced that "Episode 1: Inferno in Tulima" would be coming soon to the game, you're in luck. As of Friday, the Black Prophecy team has opened up its test server for EU players to head in to tinker around with the update.

Rift: Summer of Savings

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:36 AM PDT

Looking for a time to resubscribe to Trion`s MMO, Rift? Now would probably be the time! Throughout July, the team at Rift is offering subscriptions at a discounted price. Head over to the website to check out the specifics.

General: Dragon Nest Announces Closed and Open Beta Test Dates

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:28 AM PDT

The good team over at Dragon Nest have announced the dates of the upcoming Closed Beta and the Open Beta, allowing for plenty of time for plenty of feedback to be given through both processes. Stay tuned to MMORPG.com for more on this.

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Nexon Games(KR) to Perform Massive Updates in Summer

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According to Korean media, Nexon will release massive updates for its pillar MMOs MapleStory, Dungeon Fighter Online and 15-year-old The Kingdom of the Winds to boost its market share during the summer vacation.

Los Angeles Brings Anime Expo 2011 Again PART1

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Anime Expo 2011 will soon close on July 4. A large number of cosers gathered at the L.A. Convention Center for a cosplay show. Now, let's enjoy the wonderful shoots of cosers!

Hey, Did You Just Steal My Kill?

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Isn't it amusing how we can sometimes become so lonely playing under a game genre containing the words 'massively' and 'multiplayer'?

Firefall Introduces the Writer of the Game and Free Online Manga

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Red 5 Studio finally reveals the mysterious writer behind the story of Firefall, Orson Scott Card, in the latest developer diary.

Zynga Is to Valued at as Much as EA and Activision Blizzard Combined

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Analysts predict that Zynga, the biggest provider of Facebook games will be valued at between $15 billion and $20 billion. That is about as much as Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard.

Realms Online Celebrates 4th of July with Two Week Events

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In GameSamba's free-to-play MMORPG Realms Online, the Redcoats are coming and they want brains! Starting Friday, July 1st, get ready for two weeks of 4th of July festivities as players must purge the warzone of the invading redcoat zombie forces.

The World's Coolest High School Principal Addresses Graduating Class In Iron Man Suit

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The world's coolest high school principal. Ming-Dao High principal Albert T. Wang, aka Iron Man, addresses his graduating class with words of wisdom and inspires them to be superheroes.

Female Jack Sparrow - Final of WCS in China PART1

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The WCS is a cosplay event sponsored by TV Aichi. It stands for the World Cosplay Summit. And the World Cosplay championship will be held in Nagoya, Japan on August 6, 2011. Here are some shoots of the final-selection in Chongqing, China.

Dragon's Call: A Player Hits Level 40 on the First Day

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Not only US players but also the players on Taiwan Dragon's Call server was shocked by this breaking News on the first day of Server 8 launch.

League of Legends Added a Second EU Platform to Meet Expanding European Community

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This past Wednesday, Riot Games announced plans to launch a second platform in Europe to support the rapidly growing League of Legends player base in the continent. Beginning soon, service in Europe will be allocated between two regional game platforms: 'EU Nordic & East' and 'EU West.'

4Story Aerial War : A New Era

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Zemi Interactive, Inc., Korea's leading MMORPG developer and service provider of famous free to play MMO "4Story" has announced its successful launch of the new PvP content, the Aerial War.

Eudemons Online - Edge of Night Expansion Review

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The term "vampire" comes from a world famous vampire story, Dracula , written in 1897. The English author, Bram Stoker, based the character Dracula on an actual person, Vlad Tepes, a cruel prince from Walacha (part of modern Romania)

Dragon Nest SEA Announced Closed Beta and Open Beta Schedule

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Closed beta will be running from July 13 to July 19 and the open beta is planned for August.

June 2011 is Gone!!! - Synopsys

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Hey peeps, I dont know about what you guys think but for me this month was probably the shortest month of my life...

Eden Eternal Reveals Upcoming New Zumi Race and Extra Dungeons

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Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, today announced the upcoming release of its first major content update to Eden Eternal. The patch, scheduled for an early July release, includes new endgame content and introduces the Zumi race.


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Ruined Online Gameplay – First Look HD

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 02:34 PM PDT

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

Ruined Online is a 3D browser based MMO shooter published by BigPoint – the same company behind Dark Orbit, Farmerama, Seafight, Damoria, Deepolis, War of Titans, and numerous other free to play games. Graphically speaking – Ruined Online looks great for a browser based title. Gameplay wise Ruined Online is a bit like S4 League and GunZ, except a bit slower paced. To learn more about Ruined Online check out the official MMOHut Ruined Online page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.

Combat Arms celebrates third anniversary

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 04:30 PM PDT

Nexon’s Combat Arms is celebrating three years live, with lots of loot up for grabs.

The June update launched in time with the anniversary adds a new Daily Job system, which rewards players with equipment and weapon extensions for completing tasks assigned to them each day. A new weapons upgrade system will let players upgrade certain weapons after completing special tasks, and then trade it in for a Mark 2 weapon.

New third anniversary gera and weapons will be available through various events, including a special dog tag hunt where players can earn an epic weapon.

Nexon also publishes Vindictus, Mabinogi, and Dungeon Fighter Online.

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Combat Arms Gameplay Screenshot

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Combat Arms, the fast-paced online first person shooter from Nexon, is celebrating its third year in style this week with loads of anniversary-themed events and prizes up for grabs.

Players will be able to sport third anniversary-branded gear and weapons  after participating in various events throughout the June update, which is available now. The largest anniversary event is a dog tag hunt; special dog tags will be strewn about the game and will collectively spell out the phrase 'COMBAT ARMS 3RD.' Players can redeem the dog tags for special third anniversary prizes, including an epic weapon.

Also included in the June update is a brand new Daily Job system, where players will be given a new set of tasks every day upon logging in, rewarding players with weapons, equipment, and free extensions on NX weapons. These small tasks can range anywhere from  playing certain matches to capturing a few flags, so players should be on the lookout for in-game notices and messages.

For those players looking to upgrade some items in their vintage collection, a weapons upgrade system will also be featured in this update. Soldiers can upgrade specific weapons after completing certain tasks; for example, after getting 100 kills with one of the upgradable guns, players can trade it in for a Mark 2 version, adding power and versatility to their arsenal.

For more information on Combat Arms, or to download and play for free, go to www.combatarms.nexon.net.

To follow Combat Arms on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/combatarms

Orson Scott Card to write story for Firefall

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 03:54 PM PDT

Firefall, a free-to-play science-fiction (self described as a “team based action shooter”) game published by Red 5 Studios, has announced that the famous author Orson Scott Card will help write the story of the game.

Orson will be joined by his daughter, Emily Janice Card, to co-write a Firefall Manga (illustrated by Joe Ng). The manga will include a story that mirrors the player experience, and will be available as a free download.

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Firefall Gameplay Screenshot

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Today, Red 5 Studios is proud to announce its collaboration with legendary science-fiction writer Orson Scott Card who is helping write the story of Firefall. Card is lending his creative talents to aid in shaping the Firefall universe and, along with daughter Emily Janice Card, is co-writing a Firefall manga novel to be masterfully drawn by Joe Ng and the talented artists at UDON Entertainment.

"It's an absolute honor to welcome Orson Scott Card to the Red 5 family as an honorary member of The Tribe," gushes Red 5 Studios CEO Mark Kern. "Orson understands us as a studio, what we represent and gets the vision we have for Firefall. I truly believe that gamers will be surprised by how rich and engaging the Firefall world is and am confident that this partnership will give birth to a story that rivals any major sci-fi franchise."

The manga details a story parallel to the player experience within Firefall and gives a deeper understanding of the game's expansive universe. Staying true to Red 5's support of free-to-play entertainment, this UDON Entertainment-created comic will be made available later this year as a free download.

“Being a long time fan of UDON's comics and artwork, I’m super excited about the chance to collaborate with them on an original graphic novel for Firefall," explains Red 5 Art Lead Adam McMahon. “If that wasn’t enough, I have the pleasure of working directly with Joe Ng whose work on the Street Fighter IV comic series is inspirational and fits with our own art style. This just feels right, like a perfect match, and I can’t wait to share our collaborative creation with the rest of the world.”

Dungeon Fighter Online Act X now live

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 03:28 PM PDT

Act X: Rebirth is now live on Dungeon Fighter Online servers.

The update adds a new playable character, the Thief, who serves as the fastest character in the game with two subclasses – Rogue and Necromancer. Seven new dungeons are available at the port city of Bahn Hafen, and the level cap has been raised to 70 with new specialized skills.

More specially, this patch also decreases the amount of experience required to level up by about 40%, redesigns the item shop, and replaces the Fatigue Point system with the Blitz Points system. Blitz Points gather the longer you play, and reward additional experience.

Dungeon Fighter Online is published by Nexon, which also publishes Combat Arms, Mabinogi, and MapleStory.

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Dungeon Fighter Online Gameplay Screenshot

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Thief class, massive world expansion and level rebalancing now available in Dungeon Fighter Online

Nexon has announced that Dungeon Fighter Online's Act X: Rebirth content update is now live, giving players the opportunity to experience a complete rejuvenation of the game.

The much anticipated Thief is a swift, cunning, and deadly character class. As the fastest character in Dungeon Fighter Online, the Thief will be a force to be reckoned with. Her two subclasses, Rogue and Necromancer, will give players a chance to fight through dungeons with some of the most versatile character hierarchies in the game.

Not only is Arad unleashing a new class upon dungeon fighters today, but the world of DFO is expanding at a rapid pace. Several new dungeons are now available beyond the town of Arad and Empyrean to the port city of Bahn Hafen, an oceanic transport hub that serves as home to the Oceanic Express mystery train. While Kartel Agents left Bahn Hafen in ruins ages ago, this once proud cultural center of the Ospins Islands has been restored by Empyrean's Imperial Army. But continuing invasions from both the Kartel and myriad sea abominations that lie hidden beneath the city's murky depths have weakened Bahn Hafen's defenses, leaving the city and the Oceanic Express vulnerable to even more attacks. Seven brand new dungeons and never-before-seen enemies await players to expand their DFO adventure.

As a response to player feedback, DFO's leveling system has been completely rebalanced to adequately reflect the time and energy spent battling through dungeons. For the Act X: Rebirth update, the level cap has been raised to 70, and the amount of EXP needed to level up will significantly decrease, which means it will be 40 percent easier and more efficient to level up.  As an additional response to player feedback, the DFO item shop has been revamped and will now sell avatars to players who want to customize their look. Not only will players be able to choose the avatar's style and color, but they can pick the exact stat option that will create the optimal character according to play preference. Thanks to the Item Shop renovation, avatar items will be displayed more efficiently, allowing players to compare and contrast different garments while modeling their favorite styles.

Players can also look forward to the new Blitz Points system which will replace the Fatigue Points system as the primary method of leveling up. The Blitz Point System will allow players to fight through the DFO world for as long as they want, and will further be rewarded with additional EXP points as they continue to spend time exploring the game. This will be particularly helpful for DFO's new Specialized Skill System, which allows players level 50 and above to strengthen and reinforce various stats such as Strength, Vitality, Intelligence, Spirit, Hit and Evasion Rate.

To experience the all new Dungeon Fighter Online,  please visit http://dungeonfighter.nexon.net/rebirth/#.

To "like" Dungeon Fighter Online on Facebook, visit http://facebook.com/dungeonfighteronline.

Skill system detailed for Scarlet Legacy

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 01:39 PM PDT

Scarlet Legacy’s skill system (“Martial Arts”) has now been detailed, explaining how players will get skills, talents, and stances.

Skills are the basic actions players can take based on their role, and are unlocked every even level. Skills cap at level 10. Talent trees will let players spend a talent point for each level after level 10, to earn both free and chained abilities. Players can also learn offensive and defensive stances, which max out at level five but can be improved by discovering their secrets through special means, including killing monsters.

Scarlet Legacy will be published by GamesCampus, which also publishes Heroes in the Sky, Legend of Edda, and Shot Online.

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Scarlet Legacy Gameplay Screenshot

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MARTIAL ARTS CLIMBS TO NEW HEIGHTS AS GAMESCAMPUS REVEALS THE SKILL SYSTEM OF SCARLET LEGACY

Upcoming Fantasy MMORPG Sheds Light On Its Martial Arts-Based Skills, Stances and More!

Sunnyvale, Calif. (June 30, 2011) – Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com), today unleashed the details behind Scarlet Legacy’s new skill system.  Fittingly named “Martial Arts”, players must use their experience to train up in each of the three revealed categories: Talents, Skills, and Stances to create a character unique to their tastes and abilities. Players can sign up now for a chance to get a spot in the game’s upcoming closed beta test which is scheduled to start August 4, 2011 at http://scarletlegacy.com/

Skills are the basis of the player’s repertoire in Scarlet Legacy; these actions include a variety of moves good for all classes depending on which role that they are undertaking.  These abilities are unlocked simply by rising in the ranks at each even level.  Skills max out at level 10, though higher ranks need a higher level to unlock.  War Stomp, Impact Stab, and Ridicule make up just a small portion of the many skills that will be unlocked as the players become hardened veterans.

Talents unlock once a player reaches level 10 and one talent point is awarded for each level the player gains after that.  Trees contain a mix of free-floating abilities and chained abilities, where the precursor must be learned before the more advanced ability can be taken.  Talents give players the ability to customize their skills, with increased power, reduced cool downs, increased critical rates and more.  Goofed and put a talent in the wrong tree?  Most Martial Arts trainers can reset a player’s talents!

Last in the training triumvirate is Stances, which are used for both offensive and defensive purposes.  While stances max out at level five, their secrets are hidden in a variety of places: hidden with monsters throughout the world, or otherwise discovered.  More information will be revealed about Stances as the game’s launch approaches.
For more information about GamesCampus.com or Scarlet Legacy, please visit www.GamesCampus.com or www.ScarletLegacy.com

Age of Conan Free-to-Play today

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 01:15 PM PDT

The free-to-play version of Age of Conan, published by Funcom, is available today.

The game offers the original content (minus expansion) for free, with a limitation of character slots and classes available for free. Further gear, mounts, and content must be purchased in the game’s store, with an optional subscription available. The update also shifts Age of Conan to Unrated, allowing them to add more mature content to the game.

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Age of Conan Gameplay Screenshot

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'AGE OF CONAN'  NOW FREE TO PLAY!

- The best-selling and critically acclaimed MMO based on the world of Conan the Barbarian is now FREE-TO-PLAY around the world -

Durham, USA – July 1st, 2011 – "No man should live in chains," proclaims Conan the Barbarian in the new, upcoming Hollywood production set to release later this year. With the words of the most legendary fantasy hero of all time in mind, Funcom today released an all-new, free-to-play version of its critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game titled 'Age of Conan: Unchained'. The new version replaces the existing version of the game, and players everywhere will now be able to freely explore the sexy, savage, and brutal world of Hyboria with their friends – and enemies.

"After 1.4 million copies sold, having experienced fantastic critical acclaim, and still to this day going strong with a large active player base embarking on thousands of daily adventures, there is no doubt that 'Age of Conan' has made a significant impact on the online gaming genre," says Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Morten Larssen. "The great potential provided by the hybrid business model, and with the ever growing interest for free-to-play games, bringing 'Age of Conan' into this market is undoubtedly the logical next step for the title."

Players now get to choose whether they want to experience the free offering, or become a Premium member with access to even more game content. An in-game store also allows both free players and Premium members to purchase in-game goods such as weaponry and mounts. For more detail about the differences between the free and Premium offering, visit the new 'Age of Conan: Unchained' website.

Download – Age of Conan: Unchained Trailer

Youtube – Age of Conan: Unchained Trailer

"For the team working on the game, going free-to-play is great because it opens up this great fantasy world to an even larger audience," says Creative Director and Executive Producer Craig Morrison. "Not only can players now enjoy the content for free, we will continue to add new gameplay features and new content and make improvements to the game. 'Age of Conan: Unchained' will offer a fantastic experience for both new customers and players who have already roamed the online world of Hyboria. An engrossing story, brutal combat and savage world is waiting for those who dare explore the lands of Hyboria."

Since the game launched three years ago, 'Age of Conan' has undergone several changes and a huge amount of new content has been added. Funcom is already in the process of developing new locations, monsters, equipment and storylines for 'Age of Conan: Unchained'. This includes the movie tie-in adventure that will introduce content and characters from the upcoming 'Conan the Barbarian' movie.

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