| Juggernaut introduces new companions and more Posted: 23 Mar 2012 02:40 PM PDT Mail.Ru has released a new update for its browser game Juggernaut. The update introduces new female companions, including Ariana, the Amazon, whose assistance must be earned through a questline. Clans can now battle each other (or NPCs) for control of mines, where they gain hourly supplies for a week if victorious. The Maritime Front also gets a new feature, where the front status informs players about the ongoing battle and new bonuses prevent unfair mismatches. The update also introduces premium accounts, where players can ( after level 8 ) gain bonus inventory space, choose where to revive, increased stats, and a passive skill which grants them special loot. Mail.Ru also publishes RiotZone.  Juggernaut: Amazon Artwork
Source: Female support for mighty warriors New content update in Juggernaut features companions, new PvP modes and premium accounts Hamburg, March 23rd 2012. Leading publisher Mail.Ru Games announces today the launch of a new content update for their successful Dark Fantasy browser game Juggernaut. New in-game features like female companions, capturing mines as new resources for clans and new bonuses as means of balancing on the PvP battleground Maritime Front enhance the world of Haradan. Additionally players now have the opportunity to profit from premium accounts with several convenient extras. Walk on the wild side with Ariana, the Amazon With the new content update, players get support in battle: Several female companions assist Haradan’s warriors in their fights. The first one is Ariana, the Amazon – a woman as deadly as she is beautiful. In order to gain her trust and friendship, players undergo a gripping questline and prove their worth. Companions gain, likewise player characters, experience points which apply for skills like healing. Special armaments affect stats and attacks for Ariana and her kind. New recourses for clans Expanding clan buildings costs a lot of wood, stone and other resources. How great would it be to have access to larger quantities of them. From now on clans battle each other for the supremacy over a mine – and if there is no matching clan online, NPC fill up the opposing team. Victors gain hourly supplies for one week. The popular battleground Maritime Front receives a new feature: the front status which offers information the battle going on. Special bonuses prevent unfair mismatches, for instance if one faction has fewer players than the other. In this case the inferior side gains additional health and strength while the stronger one takes in more gold. More convenience with premium accounts From today on Mail.Ru Games offers optional premium accounts. Starting with level eight, players gain access to comfort features like more inventory space, revival at a location of their choice and increased stats. Furthermore, premium account holders obtain special loot from beaten enemies via the new passive skill “Archaeologist”.
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| C9 announces PvP Championship Tournament Posted: 23 Mar 2012 01:37 PM PDT Webzen has announced their first PvP tournament for Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9). The tournament, called the “2012 C9 Championship Tournament,” is scheduled to be held before the official game launch in May, and will require registration and mission completion. The tournament will reward benefits and other perks for future tests. C9 will begin open beta in April, starting on April 15 and running until May 6 (with media getting a few days head start). The open beta will introduce new PvP and PvE content from the earlier VIP tests. The game intends to launch this summer. Global C9 Monster Hunt Trailer: Source: [WEBZEN] 2012 'C9' PvP Championship Tournament Announced with Beta Test WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced their first PvP Championship Tournament for the Action RPG 'C9' (Continent of the Ninth Seal) to be held prior to the official global launch. Last February, the first global VIP test for C9 had finished, and to take the next step, WEBZEN is preparing to receive registrations for the '2012 C9 Championship Tournament' held this coming May. Users who wish to compete must enter through the registration page and accomplish a mission to participate. Those who join the tournament will receive various and unique benefits in future tests. In preparation for the tournament, C9 will open the beta test that starts in April. At first, WEBZEN will prepare a media focused beta test exclusively for media that starts on April 12th. Afterwards, from the 15th, users will be able to join the beta test that continues until May 6th to complete the missions for the tournament participation in May. Also, more contents for both PvE and PvP that were not revealed in the first VIP test will be revealed during this beta test. Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, "The localization for global c9 is underway, covering both official and non-official feedback as much as possible to meet the users' needs." Also he said, "We will focus on the localization and development to launch the official service this summer." Meanwhile, WEBZEN participated in GDC 2012 held at San Francisco from March 7th to the 9th with C9 and ARCTIC COMBAT which received positive responses from visitors and various game media. More information about the Action RPG 'C9' can be found at the official Facebook community (http://www.facebook.com/C9Webzen) and website (http://c9.webzen.com).
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| Meet Divina’s Sidekicks Posted: 23 Mar 2012 12:58 PM PDT Batman had Robin. Brain had Pinky. You've got Sweet Mouse or Gloomy Bunny. In beanfun's newest MMO, Divina, you don't need secret headquarters or fancy technical wizardry to attract a Sidekick of your own – just reach level 10 and complete an easy quest! Then, before you're whisked away to the game's main city, you'll become the proud owner of either a pink or aqua-colored gem, containing a Sweet Mouse or Gloomy Bunny Sidekick.  D'aaaawww, sho cuuuuuute! Don't be fooled by the gem's glittery exterior! Beneath its shining surface lies a most formidable beast…  *headfloor* Your Sidekick may start out snarky, but the more you get to know him by using the "Talk" function, the more he'll come to appreciate having you for a master. Find out which topics interest your Sidekick and gain "Favor" faster. The greater the Favor (i.e. the level of love your Sidekick has for you), the better the outcome when he's fighting, fusing, retrieving or refining for you! But you can't just nurture your Sidekick's spirit; you've also got to expand his mind through the "Teach" function. For every lesson, your Sidekick will gain a level and one of his stats (your choice) will increase by one point.  Sweet and smart. When your Sidekick reaches level 11, depending on the stats you've assigned, your "Beginner" class Sidekick can become either a "Magician" or a "Warrior". This is the first of three class changes your Sidekick will undergo, with each milestone offering more possible classes. Your Sidekick will level quickly and can reach up to 10 levels above your own. Each Sidekick also has its own action bar, which allows you to customize how they'll react in and out of battle – which skills they should use, if they should follow or wait, and the option to have them fight aggressive foes automatically.  Surprise monster aggro? No problem! …Which is especially helpful for those times when monsters decide to pop right on top of you. Be careful of how you adjust your Sidekick's settings. If you're ambushed by a mob of aggressive monsters and your Sidekick is set to automatically take out anything that threatens you, but not to follow you, he'll stay behind and defend your honor to the last tick of his HP! Not only are Sidekicks willing to die for you, they'll even do your dirty work! If properly trained, you can send your Sidekick off to discover rare treasures, including hard-to-find materials and items of clothing. Your Sidekick can also handle the tedious tasks of refining weapon and core cards – items that you can use to craft weapons and Divine Wheel pieces – or fusing ores into raw stones that can increase the stats of those weapons and Divine Wheel pieces.  …There was a shirt hidden in the desert? With all of the functions they can perform – fighting, treasure-hunting, gathering cards or fusing ores – Sidekicks are one of the most valuable systems in Divina. Take good care of your Sidekick and become a part of your own dynamic duo!  (Minus the tights.) About Divina Divina is a free-to-play (F2P), whimsical 3D Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) set in a vibrant and colorful fantasy world filled with Gods, Demons, and a mixture of mythologies. Players will go back in time to uncover the truth about the Gods and Demons in an epic quest to save Yggdrasil – the World Tree – and prevent Ragnarok – the end of the world. Divina offers a rich MMO experience containing thousands of quests, hundreds of unusual monsters, unique areas, and a wide variety of gameplay features that will captivate players for hours on end. Divina's Closed Beta is coming soon and registration is currently open at the official website: http://us.beanfun.com/divina/ |
| Spirit Tales features developer interview Posted: 22 Mar 2012 01:50 PM PDT KoramGame, publisher of Spirit Tales, has just posted a new interview with the game’s developer, X-Legend. The interview, which can be found in full here, discusses dungeons, player versus player, boss pet eggs, fashion designs, camera angle, and even Eden Eternal. Spirit Tales is currently in closed beta. To find out more about the game, check out our exclusive preview!  Spirit Tales Gameplay Screenshot
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| BigLittleBang Posted: 22 Mar 2012 12:58 PM PDT BigLittleBang offers kids and adults alike an opportunity to explore their musical creativity, regardless of their aptitude. Players can create their own avatar, explore planets, and create music with other players online. The game offers a safe, friendly environment for children to connect to their friends, and controls and privacy setting for parents, letting the whole family experience the musical adventures.  Publisher: Podscape
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: No
Filesize: N/A Pros: +Musical-based gameplay. +Kid friendly. +Interesting game concept. Cons: -Very little in-game guidance. -Limited information available.
OverviewBigLittleBang OverviewBigLittleBang is a musical exploration game where children can visit different planets, and create songs by themselves or with friends. The game offers parental controls for privacy and security, and lets children connect with their friends in an open environment. With graphics based on the Unity3D engine, the game is easy to play, and fun for all ages. BigLittleBang ScreenshotsBigLittleBang Featured VideoClick here to view the embedded video. Full ReviewBigLittleBang Full ReviewComing Soon… ScreenshotsBigLittleBang ScreenshotsComing Soon…
VideosBigLittleBang VideosBigLittleBang: First Contact Click here to view the embedded video. LinksBigLittleBang LinksOfficial Game Page System RequirementsBigLittleBang System RequirementsMinimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP/Vista (PC), OSX (Mac)
CPU: Intel Centrino/AMD Sempron processor (Mac: Intel Only)
RAM: 1GB
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| A statistical look at Blacklight Retribution Posted: 22 Mar 2012 10:31 AM PDT Perfect World Entertainment has released a new video that takes a statistical look at Blacklight Retribution. The video goes over several statistics of the game so far in its beta testing, and showcases footage of the game. Blacklight Retribution is set to launch on April 3. Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Forsaken World and Rusty Hearts. Blacklight Retribution: By the Numbers: |
| Digimon Masters announces new player events Posted: 22 Mar 2012 10:23 AM PDT Digimon Masters Online is introducing new events for guilds and returning Digimon Masters. A new Guild contest, plus the Celebration of Guilds, will reward new guilds with start-up rewards and other guilds for their time together as they defeat bosses. Returning Tamers will find several reward events to welcome them back, and even new players will find events that grants them extra experience and a speed boost. Other festival events will reward players with Evolutors, experience, and bonus packages. Digimon Masters is published by Joymax, which also publishes Karma Online and Silkroad Online.  Digimon Masters Online Gameplay Screenshot
Source: GUILDS TO SHINE IN DIGIMON MASTERS Celebrating the biggest update with new and shiny Rewards March 22, 2012— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher, announced today a new contest for Guilds, alongside returner rewards for their online massive multiplayer title, Digimon Masters. A fantastic universe where our world and the Digital World are closer than anyone would have imagined is about to change in ways never expected! Digimon Masters continues the story and heightened sense of urgency found in the Digimon anime. Both new and returning tamers will be lavished with extravagant gifts in the coming weeks. In addition, there are special events to get free evolutors. Players who want to join in on the fun can sign up at http://www.joymax.com/dmo/Property_Front.aspx?WorkUrl=http://dmocp.joymax.com/Teaser/20120306_BigUpdate/Intro.aspx Guilds are an important part of every MMORPG: they create a bond between players that allow them to overcome challenges and forge relationships that move beyond the scope of just the game. The new Celebration of Guilds event rewards those who have been together from the start and encourages the formation of new guilds with start-up rewards, such as honorable top guild avatar (outfit). Tamers can watch the official Digimon Masters Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/digimonmasters for winner’s announcements throughout the Celebration! Joymax is also extending a hand and invitation for Tamers who have left Digimon Masters to return! To celebrate their return a number of new events have been launched to cheerfully welcome back everyone who had departed. New players are also being welcomed with open arms with a special EXP event and the brand new Speed boost event where every tamer runs faster and fights wiser. New items are also available to tamers large and small, including a new line of Portable items: Portable Scanner, Portable Return, Portable Package, and Portable Archives can now be purchased from the DigiShop and used whenever needed, including in the four new zones and with the three new Digimons: Guilmon, Candlemon, Kuzuhamon. Digimon are well known all over the globe as part of the famous Japanese TV animation series. Digimon Masters is the first ever 3D online game based on the Digimon universe with more than 1,000 characters featured from seasons 1 through 5 of the series. Not only is it faithful to the art design, Digimon Masters closely follows the original story that will satisfy both loyal fans of the series as well as the average gamer. The game seamlessly combines pet training simulation with role-playing elements to deliver a one of a kind gaming experience. Featuring real-time combat, Gamers will be thrilled with the challenges brought forth by real-time combat which requires quick thinking and good reflexes. Players can also become one of 8 Royal Knights. Royal Knights are Digimon who are in charge of each area in the Digital World. Leaders of a guild that conquers one of these areas can become a Royal Knight who has the right to impose taxes along with other perks and obligations. To get the latest information and regular contests for amazing prizes, players are encouraged to follow the official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/digimonmasters Players can also check out more details at http://twitter.com/dmojoymax/
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| Forge of Empires announces closed beta Posted: 22 Mar 2012 10:12 AM PDT InnoGames has announced that Forge of Empires will begin closed beta testing on March 29. The closed beta will admit a few thousand players, chosen from people who have registered on the website or have received a key from giveaways from the InnoGames Facebook page. Forge of Empires will introduce a new update with the beta, that includes improved battle mechanics, a messaging system, and a new trading system that lets players swap resources and goods with players and NPCs. InnoGames also publishes Tribal Wars and Grepolis.  Forge of Empires Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Forge of Empires: Closed Beta Start Announced! InnoGames adds features as game will enter next stage on March 29 Hamburg, March 22, 2012.Today InnoGames announced that the brand new strategy browser game, Forge of Empires, will begin a closed beta on March 29. During this phase, a few thousand players will get the chance to try the game hands-on for the first time. Prior to the beta, 500 testers were providing InnoGames with valuable feedback in an “Exclusive Preview”. The closed beta can be accessed by pre-registering on www.forgeofempires.com or visiting the InnoGames-Facebook page, where keys will be given out daily. With the start of the closed beta, Forge of Empires will also implement some fresh components. On top of improved battle mechanics and a messaging system, the new trading feature will allow players to finally exchange rare goods, like honey or gold – with NPCs as well as with other players. This allows one to focus on a limited number of various goods buildings. Additionally, InnoGames will add more features over the course of the closed beta, some of them in direct response to player feedback during the Exclusive Preview. Forge of Empires is a browser-based strategy game that allows players to create a city and develop it from the Stone Age and onward throughout the centuries. Players can create a vast empire through military campaigns and skillful dealings. InnoGames provides additional information in the game’s very own blog. With about 75 million registered players, InnoGames is one of the world’s leading developers and providers of online games. The Hamburg-based company has scored major successes with games such as Tribal Wars, The West and Grepolis.
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