| Tactical Intervention Gains New Publisher Posted: 16 Feb 2012 03:59 PM PST Tactical Intervention announced today that OGPlanet will be publishing the game this Spring. Tactical Intervention is led by Minh “Gooseman” Le, creator of Counter-Strike. The game promises many innovations, most notably with vehicle missions and team focus. Players will have more to do in the game, such as calling attack dogs, rappelling and shooting out of the windows of a moving vehicle. Closed beta testing will begin in March. OGPlanet also publishes Lost Saga and SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online.  Tactical Intervention Gameplay Screenshot Source: Legendary FPS Game Designer, Minh “Gooseman” Le, Makes Much-Anticipated Return with Tactical Intervention OGPlanet to Publish the Free-to-Play Hardcore FPS in North America This Spring Torrance, Calif.-February 16, 2011-
OGPlanet, an innovative provider of Free-to-Play, multiplayer, online games, announced today it will be publishing the new tactical, team-based, first-person shooter, Tactical Intervention, developed by FIX Korea, in spring 2012. Tactical Intervention marks the return of one of gaming’s most legendary creators, Minh “Gooseman” Le. Le co-created the iconic and legendary first-person shooter (FPS), Counter-Strike, which is arguably the origin of the modern, military, tactical, team-based FPS genre. “I’m excited to share my latest project with my fellow gamers,” said Le, lead developer on Tactical Intervention. “As my latest tactical team-based shooter, Tactical Intervention builds off of what I tried to accomplish with Counter-Strike. I think players will be excited about the innovations we’ve implemented in the game, especially the vehicle missions and new team focus.” “Partnering with OGPlanet has allowed us to release Tactical Intervention as a Free-to-Play title, ensuring that the game is accessible to all players. We’ve got a lot of great content ready for launch, and there will be regular updates with new guns, maps, and more.” With more focus placed on team-based tactics and hardcore, fast-paced gameplay, Tactical Intervention goes far deeper than the everyday FPS. Packed with new environments, game modes, weapons, equipment customization options, and more, Tactical Intervention sets a new benchmark in the evolution of the tactical team-based FPS genre. Players will get behind the driver’s seat, shoot hanging out of vehicle passenger windows, call in attack dogs, and even make use of tactical rappel ropes to gain the upper hand on the opposing force. They will also have to be conscious of civilians who can be taken as hostages and used as human shields. It is up to you and your team to strategize, execute, and eliminate your target! Players can apply to join Tactical Intervention’s Closed-Beta Test, which will be held in early March, at www.tactical-intervention.com. For up to the minute news, events, contests, and giveaways, please visit (and ‘Like’) the official Tactical Intervention Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/tacticalintervention. Follow Gooseman on Twitter www.twitter.com/GoosemanTI
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| Jagged Alliance Online open beta officially launches Posted: 16 Feb 2012 03:48 PM PST gamigo announced that open beta for Jagged Alliance Online officially opened today. The publisher extended a hearty thanks to all testers for the feedback they received in closed beta. There are also some changes implemented with the arrival of open beta. Defeated opponents now drop loot that your mercenaries can collect. The explosion radius of barrels and crates can now be seen when aiming at them as well. Aiming at an opponent will show you where they are most vulnerable. gamigo also publishes Black Prophecy and King of Kings 3.  Jagged Alliance Online Gameplay Screenshot Source: Jagged Alliance Online opens its gates for all beta testers! Hamburg, February 16, 2012 – Jagged Alliance Online, the next part of the legendary turn-based strategy series with a full-fledged multi-player mode, is leaving closed beta testing today. The game’s publisher, gamigo, would like to thank all the testers for the feedback and is now inviting all players to to experience the quality of the thrilling PvE missions and PvP matches first-hand during the open testing phase. The advent of open beta testing will also bring a number of new features to the game: Defeated opponents now drop loot that can be collected by the mercenaries during the mission. When a player aims at an explosive barrel or crate, the explosion radius will be shown, making it easier to judge to results of one's actions. Aiming at an opponent will now show which direction he is most vulnerable from.
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| Ice Inferno Course Revealed For Pangya Posted: 16 Feb 2012 03:41 PM PST Pangya has released a new, ice themed map called Ice Inferno. Players must tee off against unforgiving obstacles and devious ice creatures in order to succeed. In addition to the course, Pangya’s 18th, SG Interactive is also offering several limited time items. Players may dress up in the Dark Lord set, which is ice themed, and can earn the Executioner’s Club Set to match. Kooh’s Birthday Gift Box contain special, past outfits, including some rare items. Finally, in Kooh’s Birthday Event, players can win one of ten items through various missions. SG Interactive also publishes Grand Chase and Trickster Online.  Pangya Gameplay Screenshot Source: Pangya United Braces for New Ice Inferno Map Four-star Difficulty Course Introduces Players to Evil Creatures and Insane Challenges Irvine, Calif. – Feb. 16, 2012 – Pangya United is going ice cold with the game’s newest course, “Ice Inferno.” SG Interactive is putting Pangya players to the ultimate test with the course’s new layout, filled with conniving ice monsters and brutal obstacles. Starting today, seasoned pros and novice duffers alike can take on the challenges of Pangya‘s 18th course by registering for free at the official Pangya site. The new Ice Inferno course is hidden in the mountainous regions of Pangya Island, north of Deep Inferno. The frozen wasteland is so cold, it freezes the very breath of all those daring to enter, and it’s this very site that Pangya’s Demon King has chosen to make his resurrection. The residents of Pangya must band together in order to stop the Demon King once and for all. To help players and to celebrate the launch of the new Ice Inferno course, SG Interactive is offering the following for a limited two weeks: - The Dark Lord Set – Players can deck their characters with Ice Inferno-themed Dark Lord Sets and for the full effect, acquire the Executioner’s Club Set to match
- Kooh’s Birthday Gift Box – These boxes contain special Kooh outfits from the past, including rare items such as the Punky Waitress Set or the Magical Costume Set.
- Kooh’s Birthday Event – Players can win up to ten different prizes by completing various missions.
In addition, on Feb. 24, starting at 3 p.m. PST, players will have the chance to put all their practice and skills to use in the Pangya Global Cup #4 tournament, held exclusively on the Ice Inferno course. All participants and winners will be rewarded with a range of exceptional prizes. For the tournament schedule and reward details, visithttp://pangya.gamerage.com/globalcup. Pangya United is a free-to-play, anime-style, casual online multiplayer golf game, providing seven different modes: Versus, Tournament, Battle, Ghost, Shuffle, Approach and Family mode. For more information and to play the game, visit http://pangya.gamerage.com.
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| Forsaken World: Nightfall Details Posted: 16 Feb 2012 03:05 PM PST Perfect World has announced details about the upcoming expansion to Forsaken World: Nightfall. Players will be able to experience a brand new flight system. With flight comes new bosses, dungeons and events specifically designed with flying in mind. A sky fortress has been shown, as well as many new places to discover. The Immortal Rift is also being redesigned in the expansion. Guilds may now claim territory, and must defend it, or seek new territories by attacking other guilds. Perfect World also publishes Perfect World International and War of the Immortals. Forsaken World: Nightfall Teaser Trailer Source: Experience Forsaken World like never have before! The brand new flying system will take players through the skies of Eyrda with new bosses, dungeons, and events designed specifically for flying. A new fortress in the sky has emerged along with new, unexplored areas. Be the first to experience the exciting new quests and monsters that roam the land. The Immortal Rift is being revamped into an all-out land conquering system. Attack and defend against other guilds to claim a territory within Eyrda. These are just some of the new features that are coming with Nightfall! Stay tuned for more information! |
| Kabam Partners with Kongregate Posted: 16 Feb 2012 02:58 PM PST Kabam announced today that it will be partnering with Kongregate to bring its free-to-play games to a wider audience. With over 16 million unique visitors per month, Kongregate provides Kabam a much larger audience for its browser-based MMOs. Dragons of Atlantis is already live, while Godfather: Five Families and Thirst of Night will be added in the upcoming weeks. Kabam also has a unique opportunity to reach more customers through Gamestop, Kongregate’s parent company. Kabam also publishes Kingdoms of Camelot and Edgeworld.  Godfather: Five Families Gameplay Screenshot Source: KABAM Partners with Kongregate to Bring Free-to-Play core games to avid Gamers Leading Developer of Hardcore Social Games Launching Three Titles on Kongregate Gaming Portal, Starting with Dragons of Atlantis REDWOOD CITY – February 16, 2012 – Kabam™, the leading developer of hardcore social games, today announced it has partnered with Kongregate, the leading destination for free browser-based games with nearly 16 million monthly unique visitors, to bring multiple Kabam massively multiplayer titles to Kongregate's popular portal. Dragons of Atlantis™, Kabam's hit dragon-based strategy game, is already live on Kongregate with additional title launches planned. The agreement provides Kabam with a new channel for reaching core gamers while giving the Kongregate community access to a selection of top Kabam social games. Dragons of Atlantis transports players to the lost world of Atlantis to raise an army of dragons and build a powerful empire using the mysterious powers of the Ancient Ones. Like all Kabam games, Dragons of Atlantis combines elements of MMO-style play with the connectivity and interaction of social gameplay. "Kongregate is a great addition to our rapidly expanding mix of distribution partners," said Chris Carvalho, Chief Operating Officer of Kabam. "Kabam games provide the immersive and feature-rich experience Kongregate's audience of dedicated gamers seek, and this partnership allows us to expand on our multi-platform distribution approach and reach millions of additional core gamers. Additionally Kongregate's parent company GameStop provides us the potential to explore other unique avenues of promotion and distribution for our games." Kabam will be using a new, internally created technology framework called Pyramid™ to facilitate multi-platform integration and distribution for its games with partners like Kongregate. Additional Kabam titles slated for launch on Kongregate in coming weeks include The Godfather™: Five Families™ and Thirst of Night™. The Godfather: Five Families is an online multiplayer game is set in the Prohibition Era preceding the films, with players and crime families battling for money, power, and respect. Thirst of Night, a new Kabam title, is a massively multiplayer online strategy game that transports players to a dark world where vampires are building a new empire in the ashes of human civilization. "Our community of nearly 16 million hardcore gamers are looking forward to experiencing Kabam's style of games on their home turf," said Emily Greer, Co-Founder and COO of Kongregate. "Kongregate provides a first-class platform for titles like Dragons of Atlantis that provide a deeper, immersive experience with the convenience of browser-based gameplay." Emily also noted that GameStop, Kongregate's parent company, gives Kabam access to potentially millions of more gamers both online and off. Terms of the distribution agreement were not disclosed. For more information on Kabam, visit our official site at www.kabam.com, and also our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kabam.
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| Lime Odyssey Reveals the Turga Posted: 16 Feb 2012 02:46 PM PST Aeria Games has released new information and assets about the Turga race in the upcoming MMORPG Lime Odyssey. The Turga bear a lion-like look, and live in a northern meadow living a peaceful, yet savage, lifestyle. They hold discipline, honor, and willpower in great value. In their starting area of West Tumbara Plain, in Karakunta, the Turga will face their enemies the Keigers and enter the depths of Talunvara Canyon. 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. MMOHut has some of the new screenshots to show off to players interested in the game. Lime Odyssey is set to release later in 2012. Lime Odyssey will have three playable races and four classes to choose from. Players will also have the ability to choose from many different professions, such as becoming a Tailor, Chef or Blacksmith. The music in Lime Odyssey is also being done by legendary game music composer Yasunori Mitsuda, responsible for classics like Chrono Trigger and Xenosaga. Aeria Games also publishes Shaiya and Last Chaos. Lime Odyssey Turga Screenshots: Source: Aeria Games Spotlights the Turga Race for Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta New Cinematic Featuring the Turga Race Has Been Revealed for Highly Anticipated Free-to-Play 3D MMORPG SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Feb. 16, 2012 – Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, today revealed the opening cinematic for the Turga 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 Turga in Lime Odyssey live in a meadow in the north of the continent and have a distinct lion-like appearance. Simple and honest as they are, with deep faith and brute strength they intend to be born again as a supreme ruler of the meadow. Since ancient times the savage Turgas ruled the Tumbara Plain and have lived their lives in battle. From childhood, little Turga mimicked the battle games of the adults with wooden weapons – their uncomplicated lives centered on discipline, honor, and willpower. Competing to claim the Turgas' homeland, the Keigers have instigated vicious wars and caused the loss of countless Turga fighters, much of their honor and most of their land. During the third war, the Turgas mustered a final, heroic charge and managed to reclaim their capital, Karakunta, but at a great cost. When rumors of Lime began spreading, many saw opportunity in capturing this all-powerful fruit for their own means, to help reclaim the West Tumbara Plains. The Turga begin their journey in the West Tumbara Plain of North Orta. Home to the Turga's primary trading hub of Karakunta, these barrenness plains are not for the weak of heart. Buried in the lofty mountains of this town lies the first dungeon, Talunvara Canyon, accessible to all players. 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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| Carte reveals new assets Posted: 16 Feb 2012 01:13 PM PST GamesCampus has revealed a new set of assets for its upcoming online trading card game, Carte. The website has been updated with new assets for players, some of which MMOHut has to share below. Carte will be entering beta later this month. Carte will feature five factions, and players will be granted a beginner’s deck for all five nations when starting to help them choose their nation. From there, players can build a deck containing a hero and dozens of support, attack, and defense cards to battle for their nation. Carte is also designed to be user-friendly with a complex game design. GamesCampus also publishes Heroes in the Sky and Scarlet Legacy. New Carte Screenshots and Artwork: Source: GAMESCAMPUS’ CARTE DEALS OUT EASY TO USE CARD MANAGER AND DECK SYSTEM Sunnyvale, Calif. (February 16, 2012) - Do you hold the cards of destiny? Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com) tipped their hand with new assets for their first global online trading card game, Carte, due to launch in North America early 2012. GamesCampus’ website has been upgraded with additional screenshots, to give players another peek at this game-changing online TCG. Pre-registration is now open, and bonefide card carriers can dash over to http://carte.gamescampus.com and become among the first to experience all of the card-slinging action when Carte enters beta later this month. “Carte isn’t like any other online card game, and it’s not just for TCG fans!” said Chris Ahn, Head of Marketing at GamesCampus. “An easy to learn system, the game is geared for beginners and TCG enthusiasts alike which means no one is left behind while there’s plenty of challenge to discover too.” Whether a member of The Iron Empire, slithering out of the Kingdom of Darkness, planting roots in the Kingdom of Nature, being a devotee in the Divine Empire, or casting a shroud over the Magician’s Association, the cards of Carte are your primary weapon. The right card at the right time in the right deck can mean the difference between crushing your opponent or scurrying away whimpering. Carte’s user-friendly interface makes casting spells and attacking with creatures feel natural, and the in-depth tutorial will teach even the newest TCG players what they need to compete right from the start. Players are also given a beginner deck for each of the five colors to quickly get in game and learn which faction works best for them. For veterans, Carte provides tons of card mechanics that can be used in fun and exciting ways to create combinations that may have never been thought of before. Intuitive game design means that Carte is easy to learn, with its intuitive game design, but difficult to master because of the vast breadth of abilities and combinations available. Carte: Cogito Ergo Sumis a fast paced global online trading card game. Choose a Hero, build a deck and launch into exciting battles with fierce weapons and allies. Create and master endless strategies with an arsenal of spells and creatures to conquer your opponents. With an easy to learn system coupled with a user friendly interface, Carte is ready for new players as well as grizzled TCG veterans and everything in between. For more information about GamesCampus.com or Carte, please visit www.carte.gamescampus.com
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| C9 announces PvP update and second VIP wave Posted: 16 Feb 2012 11:57 AM PST Webzen has announced the release of a second wave of invites to a list of VIP testers for its upcoming MMO, Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9). The game has also revealed new PvP content, including the Intrusion and Arena systems. Intrusion allows players to intrude dungeons in use by other players and attempt to “take over” to earn the rights to the dungeon, as well as a token that can be exchanged for other rewards, while the Arena is the main competitive feature for C9′s players. Webzen also publishes Archlord Online and Mu Online.  Continent of the Ninth Seal Gameplay Screenshot Source: [WEBZEN] New VIP Testers Will Have the Chance For C9 PvP Action WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced the secondary invites for VIP testers and the PvP content update for their Unrivaled Action RPG, 'C9' (Continent of the Ninth Seal). Today, WEBZEN invited their new VIP testers to meet the demands of many users. Although the VIP Test was originally designed as a limited test, a massive amount of users had applied; therefore requiring additional channels to be added. Still due to the continuous requests, WEBZEN decided to invite an additional 2,000 testers from the VIP wait list, those who were not so lucky the first time. Also, additional new testers were chosen from highly active users on C9's SNS sites, including the official C9 Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/C9Webzen). With these secondary invitations, WEBZEN has updated the anticipated PVP contents which include the 'Intrusion' and 'Arena' system. The 'Intrusion' system allows users to intrude dungeons being played by other users. Whoever prevails will own the dungeon and receive a token that can be exchanged into valuable items. The 'Arena' holds C9's main competitive feature that new and previous VIP testers can enjoy. Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, "There has been a large amount of requests from users who hoped for participation, so we have decided to have a secondary invitation for VIP Testers." Also he said, "The VIP Tester's feedback and ideas will improve the localization of the game and encourage them to share their thoughts." More information about WEBZEN.com and the Unrivaled Action RPG 'C9' can be found at the official website http://c9.webzen.com/ and its official Facebook community (http://www.facebook.com/C9Webzen).
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| Perfect World International launches Descent Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:56 AM PST Perfect World International has launched its latest expansion, Descent, bringing loads of new high level content tot he game. Descent introduces new storylines, quests, instances, and zones with the new land of Morai. Players will be able to obtain new sets of equipment that include two new attributes for PvE, join and fight for a specific Order in Morai, and master new class skills. All classes are getting a rebalance and retune of many older skills as well. Perfect World is offering a sweepstakes for players who log in once per day for ten days between February 7 and 21, with prizes including a Barbarian Statuette, Logitech G19 gaming keyboard, and Logitech G400 gaming mouse. Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Rusty Hearts and Forsaken World. Perfect World International: Descent Launch Trailer Source: PERFECT WORLD INTERNATIONAL: DESCENT EXPANSION NOW AVAILABLE TO PLAYERS WORLDWIDE New Class Skills Significantly Changes Squad Dynamics In-Game (Foster City, CA) February 14, 2011 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), successfully launched today the fifth expansion for Perfect World International, its flagship MMORPG with millions of players worldwide. The new expansion titled Descent gives players a new angle in high-end PvP and introduces a whole array of brand new skills that will alter current skill balancing tactics and strategies for all ten character classes. “The past year has been an exciting year of growth for Perfect World International, as we completed successful launches of the Genesis expansion, The Trials content update, and two new servers in Europe,” said Hao Lu, Product Manager for the internationally acclaimed title. “More so than any other previous expansions, the Descent expansion brings about changes that players have been patiently awaiting.” As the name implies, players will journey from a realm of cloud-like floating islands into hostile territory in an attempt to repel the greatest threat that the Perfect World land has ever known. Additional features in Perfect World International: Descent includes: • Explore New Zones Teleport into the land of Morai, fight your way through dozens of new quests in dynamic locales, while engaging in new storylines, experiencing refreshing instance mechanics, and taking on spectacular bosses. • Attain New Gear Experience the exhilarating pursuit of the latest fearsome gear sets and witness the addition of two newly devised equipment attributes built around boosting PvE effectiveness. • Join an Order Ally yourself with one of three ideologically distinct Orders, which will not only reveal your heart’s intentions, but also determine the elite training and gear you’ll be working towards. • Master New Class Skills Game-changing, new high-end abilities have been created for all classes, and many existing abilities have been tweaked for balancing purposes. In celebration of the Descent expansion, players can enter a sweepstakes to win one of two limited edition Perfect World International Barbarian Statuette, Logitech G19 gaming keyboard, and Logitech G400 gaming mouse (USD value of $250). Simply enter by logging into the game at least once per day for ten days between February 7th and February 21st. For more information about the sweepstakes, visit http://pwi.perfectworld.com/news/?p=449131. Additional information about Perfect World International’s latest expansion can be found at http://pwi.perfectworld.com/descent.
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