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- HeroSmash
- Arctic Combat
- Champions Online releases On Alert
- Spirit Tales reveals Gold Kirin Tribe
- Firefall Gameplay – First Look HD
- MMOHut Weekly Recap #81 Apr 15 – Karos Online, Combat Arms, Aion, & More
- RODE hosts month-long special events
- Tribal Wars puts Speed Championship in Knockout
- Blacklight Retribution releases Helodeck
- Aeria Games launches two new web games
| Posted: 16 Apr 2012 04:13 PM PDT In HeroSmash, you create a hero or villain to help your side to victory. Fully customize your character, skills, and more while participating in cooperative play in real time. Play for free, right in your browser, from the people that brought you AdventureQuest and DragonFable. Become the greatest hero (or villain!) ever.  Publisher: Artix Entertainment Pros: +Colorful graphics. +Fully customizable. +Casual play. Cons: -Requires payment to access certain features. -Not much information currently available.
Overview HeroSmash OverviewHeroSmash allows the player to create a hero or villain, and do missions to build their skills. Each character is fully customizable with costumes and powers, allowing a great deal of freedom and creativity. The game features on-going releases, cutscenes, and cooperative game play with real time battles as well. HeroSmash Screenshots    HeroSmash Featured Video Full Review HeroSmash ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots HeroSmash ScreenshotsComing Soon… System Requirements HeroSmash RequirementsComing Soon . . . |
| Posted: 16 Apr 2012 03:49 PM PDT When fuel resources are found in the Arctic, two world superpowers begin an all out war to claim them. In Arctic Combat, you play a soldier on either side of the conflict, seeking to gain glory and dominance for your army. Utilizing the Unreal Engine 2.5, Arctic Combat lets a wider variety of players get into the action, without sacrificing graphical quality. Which side will emerge victorious in this world war?  Publisher: Webzen Pros: +Fast paced gameplay. +Many special features setting the game apart. Cons: -Looks similar to other tactical shooters. -Familiar theme (Russians are the bad guys.) -Not enough information available.
Overview Arctic Combat OverviewArctic Combat is an MMOFPS with several interesting features. The game offers drops from players, enemies and allies alike, in order to replenish your stock during combat. There are also active and passive skills to be learned. Trophies also exist that give unique looks, and provide powerful stats to aid players. There is also an auction system to allow trade of trophies, and other weapons. Finally, the game offers various missions, which are like quests in many RPGs. Arctic Combat Screenshots          Arctic Combat Featured Video Full Review Arctic Combat ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Arctic Combat ScreenshotsComing Soon… System Requirements Arctic Combat RequirementsComing Soon . . . |
| Champions Online releases On Alert Posted: 16 Apr 2012 03:26 PM PDT Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment have released the new On Alert update for Champions Online. On Alert updates several core systems of the game, and introduces new systems as well. To start with, Statistics, Roles, and Super Stats are designed to harmonize and balance better. The entire game has been re-itemized, improving rewards from levels 1-40 to offer more meaningful progression rewards. Each Champion can now partake in Specializations, available at level 10, which offer further customization options for each hero. A new Alerts system calls on players to respond to villainous situations, meeting old and new foes including the player’s Nemesis. A Recognition system grants players reputation with various factions that can be used to purchase special costume pieces, travel powers, new gear, and more. The Questionite, a time-based currency, is granted for completing missions and daily quests, which can then be spent in the Questionite Store or traded with others for Cryptic Points. Finally, a Modifications and Fusion system allows players to modify their gear, or fuse together modifications, to enhance their gear the way they prefer. Cryptic Studios also publishes Star Trek Online. Champions: On Alert Trailer Source:
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| Spirit Tales reveals Gold Kirin Tribe Posted: 16 Apr 2012 03:11 PM PDT With days ticking away until Spirit Tales’ open beta (April 25), KoramGame has released new information about the Gold Kirin Tribe. The Gold Kirin Tribe, which values and harmonizes with nature, features the Fighter and the Shaman. The Fighter is a melee combat class that may use Swords (allowing them to also use shields for defense), Katanas, and Fist Weapons. The Shaman is a healing/support class that can use the Wand (allowing the use of Shields) or the Staff. Both classes feature naturalistic and elemental attacks, sure to put a wallop to their enemies. You can see more about these classes in the image below.  |
| Firefall Gameplay – First Look HD Posted: 16 Apr 2012 12:58 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Firefall Page.Firefall is a 3D MMO shooter published by Red5 Studios. Unlike most F2P shooters, Firefall aims to provide an open world shooter experience for both PvE and PvP purposes. The game’s NDA was recently lifted and we were able to show off the starting area within Firefall. Firefall features an independent class leveling system where you can switch to another class while on the same character, similar to Eden Eternal’s class system. Depending on your preferred playstyle, the game can be played from either a first Person or third person perspective. The game is currently in closed beta. To learn more about Firefall out the official MMOHut Firefall page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| MMOHut Weekly Recap #81 Apr 15 – Karos Online, Combat Arms, Aion, & More Posted: 16 Apr 2012 12:48 PM PDT A quick look and discussion for every major announcement and update during the week! This week we discussed updates from the following games: Karos Online, Divina, Eden Eternal, Combat Arms, Blacklight Retribution, Spirit Tales and Aion. The biggest news comes from the announcement that Aion has now gone completely F2P in North America. Earlier this year Aion went F2P in Europe but NcSoft held off on releasing Aion F2P in NA until the 3.0 update could be pushed at the same time. Unlike the EU F2P Aion, the NA features no restrictions on things such as trading and the use of the chat/mail systems. You can view all the individual news articles mention over at the MMOHut.com News section. |
| RODE hosts month-long special events Posted: 16 Apr 2012 12:08 PM PDT RODE (Rise of Dragonian Era) has announced a series of events that run until May 9. The events include: - Welcoming Beginners: All new players will start with a special supply pack that includes a potion box, enchantment set, and equipment from level 5 to 30. - Level Up: Players will get a special item (including buffs, accessories, and abilities) every five levels – including a Super Premium 5 Days at level 35. - Attendance Rewards: For the first 30 days a player plays RODE, they will earn prizes through seven intervals between the first and thirtieth day, that include spell scrolls, elixirs, beads, and storage tickets. - Free Dragon Coins: Players earn one coin every 30 minutes, two coins for every Region War win, and one coin for every Region War loss. Seven of these coins can be used to roll for prizes including a free 30-day Premium account to 5,000 EXP bonuses to scrolls and more. - Rush Hour: Every day, between 7-10am Pacific and 1-3pm Pacific, players can snag a 20% experience bonus. RODE is published by MGame (Netgame), which also publishes Cloud Nine and Scions of Fate.  RODE Gameplay Screenshot
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| Tribal Wars puts Speed Championship in Knockout Posted: 16 Apr 2012 11:24 AM PDT Tribal Wars has begun the Knockout Phase for its International Speed Championship 2012. The Speed Championship features players from all Tribal Wars language versions, and pits them in national championships until the 2012 Ultimate Speed Champion is revealed. The championship games are held at about 300-400 times the normal speed of Tribal Wars sessions, which means matches take place over hours. The Knockout round will pit sixteen national teams (of 20 players each) against each other in speed matches to push them to the quarter finals. The United States team will be facing off against the Czech Republic for its spot in the final eight. Tribal Wars is published by InnoGames, which also publishes Grepolis and Forge of Empires.  Tribal Wars Gameplay Screenshot Source:
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| Blacklight Retribution releases Helodeck Posted: 13 Apr 2012 10:08 PM PDT Perfect World Entertainment has released the new Helodeck map for Blacklight Retribution. The new map features a close quarters map in a hangar array, based off the original training facility in the game. The team hints that LMGs and SMGs will excel in the battle zone. The map offers many raised positions for an overview of the field, and makes Hardsuits difficult to use due to the map’s fast pace. Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Forsaken World and Rusty Hearts.  Blacklight Retribution Gameplay Screenshot Source:
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| Aeria Games launches two new web games Posted: 13 Apr 2012 05:27 PM PDT Aeria Games has added two new browser-based MMOs to its platform: Crystal Saga and Roll n Rock. Crystal Saga features multiple classes, pet taming, special auras and wings, and open world PvP. Roll n Rock features a cartoon-world with visual effects, customized gear, multiplayer puzzles, quests, guilds, and more. Aeria Games also publishes Golden Age and DDTank on Aeria Now, its portal for browser-based games. Ed Correction: We initially named the second game “Rock n Roll.” The game’s correct name is “Roll n Rock” and has been updated.  Crystal Saga Gameplay Screenshot Source:
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