| Combat Arms Introduces MVP Rewards Posted: 21 May 2012 05:19 PM PDT Nexon America has introduced new MVP rewards for leaderboard champions in Combat Arms. The new MVP system rewards players for excellence in combat, including “Skull Buster” (most headshots), “Spy Hunter” (most spies killed), and “Fragmentor” (most kills with explosives). Rewards for MVPs include EXP and GP bonuses plus item rewards. Some modes will have unique awards, and each mode will also have participation minimums to earn MVP rewards. Clan Play also also gained bonuses of up to 20% EXP and GP, based on how many clan members are in the same match simultaneously. The update also includes the new Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, and re-skin and rebalance of the specialists. Nexon also publishes Sudden Attack and Vindictus.  Combat Arms “Clan Rewards” Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Most Valuable Killers Nexon's 'Combat Arms' awards leaderboard legends with MVP rewards Nexon America's "Combat Arms," a high-intensity, online first person shooter with more than five million registered players in North America, is introducing MVP rewards for players who top the leaderboards after battles in 14 different categories. The MVP system gives players rewards for a variety of excellent performances during a match for accomplishing specific goals in "Combat Arms'" various game modes. Examples of the MVP categories include the "Skull Buster" award for most headshots; "Spy Hunter" for the player who kills the most spies in the spy hut mode and "Fragmentor," which goes to the player who claims the most kills using explosives. Awards include immediate EXP and GP bonuses as well as occasional item rewards. To earn the MVP accolades, each mode will require certain player participation minimums in each match, and some modes will have unique MVP awards specific to game, such as "Flag Defender" for the capture the flag mode. Additionally, "Combat Arms" has added bonuses for clan play. With this update, clan members can gain as much as 20 percent EXP and GP, depending on how many clan members are in the same match at the same time. Also in this update is a new sniper rifle, the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, joining "Combat Arms'" enormous arsenal. Its short barrel and lightweight frame give it superb mobility without a loss of accuracy. To round out the update is a re-skin and rebalance of "Combat Arms" specialists. For example, the Viper specialist has had color added to her uniform and her speed has been changed from plus-15 to zero. The Hawk specialist has had his uniform made darker and added increased headshot stats while reducing his speed stats. This rebalance of all the specialists bring those characters into alignment with available gear. For player who currently have specialists in their inventories, they will be renamed with the prefix "Classic" and retain their original stats. The specialist currently for sale will have the stat changes and retain their prefix name, "Codename." So, for example, Codename: Scorpion will now be called Classic: Scorpion if in a players inventory. The new Combat Arms update that includes the MVP Rewards is currently live and available for free download at: http://combatarms.nexon.net.
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| Juggernaut Announces Versus GM Event Posted: 21 May 2012 04:41 PM PDT Mail.Ru has revealed new events for Juggernaut, where players can battle the game’s GMs and Admins. From now until May 27, players can fight against the Juggernaut staff, who will be stripped of special powers and equipment, and left only with their natural skills to battle. Players can also join with their server’s admin team to battle other teams from around the world, with a cumulative worldwide battle royale during the weekend. All players who participate will earn coins that can be exchanged for items at the end of the event. Mail.Ru also publishes RiotZone.  Juggernaut Gameplay Screenshot
Source: JUGGERNAUT PITS PLAYERS AGAINST STAFF Pwn A GM For Fun And Prizes Hamburg, May 21, 2012. Leading publisher Mail.RU Games announced today the arrival of new events for their successful Free-to-play role-playing game, Juggernaut. Pit your skills against the player’s admins, stripped of their buffs, and prove who truly rules in Haradan! Suit up with your best PVP abilities and charge straight over to www.juggergame.com where players can register and play for free. Mail.RU Games has come up with another amazing Juggernaut event: it’s time for the gamers to pit themselves against the admins! From today until May 27th, the warriors of Haradan have the opportunity to fight against the game’s GMs and support staff. For this unique period, the admins will be stripped of all their special powers and equipment, though as longtime veterans of the game they won’t be easy to defeat. Join forces with your server’s admin, and take on teams from around the world. Initially only two GMs will be available, but as the event rolls on more will join in – culminating with a massive battle during the weekend you simply can’t miss. Each warrior who participates in these battles will earn coins, which can be exchanged at the end of the event for valuable items. This is all in addition to recent events including aiding Vestia the Orphan, who smiles brightly in the Brandendal Suburbs, tending her flowers, along with “In The Service of Gkhorr” where you must compete with fellow players to defeat and capture the escaped ghosts and return them to the Altar of Gkhorr for rich rewards!
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| MMOHut Weekly Recap #86 May 20 – KartRider Dash, Divina, C9, Ether Saga, & More Posted: 21 May 2012 03:34 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: Kart Rider Dash, Divina, C9, Sudden Attack, Smite, Ragnarok Online, Tribes Ascend, Ether Saga Online, Crossfire, Micro Volts, Blacklight Retribution, Spirit Tales, Eden Eternal, and Fallen Earth. The biggest news this week comes Hi-Rez Studios regarding Smite. The announcement is that the closed beta of the game will start on May 31st. Smite is one of the newest MOBA games (similar to League of Legends and HoN) but focuses on gameplay from the third person perspective. Not many MOBA games use this vantage point with one of the most well known ones being LOCO Evolution. Time will tell if this style of MOBA becomes popular You can view all the individual news articles mention over at the MMOHut.com News section.
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| Brick Force Gameplay/Discussion Posted: 21 May 2012 03:15 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Brick-Force Page. Brick-Force is a 3D MMOFPS published by Infernum. It is a sandbox style shooter where users can build maps and then play in them with friends and others online. It is somewhat comparable to Ace of Spades. In this video I talk about Brick Force’s diversity among other F2P shooters. I highlight some of its strengths such as player created maps as well as touch on its weaknesses (im looking at you one shot kill sniper rifles). To learn more about BrickForce check out the official MMOHut Brick-Force page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| Dragon Born Gameplay – First Look HD Posted: 21 May 2012 02:41 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Dragon Born Page.Dragon Born is a 2D MMO published by KoramGame. The game features four classes: Soldier, Priest, Mage, and Ranger. It features quest-based gameplay, as well as dungeon delving. Solo players may hire NPCs to help them with more difficult content. Guilds, known as Legions, give various perks like extra experience from monsters. Mounts in Dragon Born level up as well, as you ride them, and can learn additional skills. In this video we check out the Soldier class. To learn more about Dragon Born check out the official MMOHut Dragon Born page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| Mid Wars in Heroes of Newerth – Gameplay Commentary Posted: 21 May 2012 02:32 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Heroes of Newerth Page.Heroes of Newerth is a 3D MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) style MMO published by S2Games – the same company behind Savage and Savage 2. In its core, Heroes of Newerth plays a lot like Realm of the Titans, League of Legends, Rise of Immortals and other “DotA” style Moba games. Those waiting for DotA 2 and don’t like LoL should consider looking into Heroes of Newerth. Recently, S2 unveiled the new “Mid Wars” mode where everyone fights in the mid lane starting at level 1. The new mode features a lot of custom changes to gameplay in order to accommodate a faster, more action oriented match. To learn more about Heroes of Newerth check out the official MMOHut Heroes of Newerth page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| The Pride of Taern Gameplay – First Look HD Posted: 21 May 2012 02:24 PM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our The Pride of Taern Page.The Pride of Taern is a 2D Browser MMO published by White Moon. The Pride of Taern allows you to create and control a hero to become the dominant force in the land of Taern. The game is open-ended in style, allowing you to do quests in a non-linear fashion, at your leisure. You also have the option to create a guild, and expand the structures to incredible levels. PvP players will also find large scale battles between guilds, as well as arena tournaments to participate in. To learn more about The Pride of Taern check out the official MMOHut Pride of Taern page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| Aeria Games Announces Born To Fire Posted: 21 May 2012 01:52 PM PDT Aeria Games has announced a new upcoming MMOFPS to their lineup: Born to Fire. Born to Fire features character-driven gameplay in a post-Cold War setting. Players can choose from five classes: Duelist, Heavy-Hitter, Rifleman, Warden, or Ranger. Each of these classes comes with its own backstory, tactics, and customizable arsenal. The game will also feature a variety of maps and modes with plans to encourage team strategy. Born to Fire also promises fast one-click matchmaking and replay tools. Aeria Games also publishes Wolf Team and Realm of the Titans.  Born To Fire Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Aeria Games Unveils New Character-Driven First-Person Shooter MMO, Born to Fire Closed Beta Registration Begins for Upcoming Free-to-Play Online FPS SANTA CLARA, Calif. – May. 21, 2012 – Load your guns, strap on your holster, and get ready to show off your best action movie one-liners. Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, announced today that closed beta registration has begun for Born to Fire, a gritty new massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS). Whether it's a suave agent with a license to kill, a take-no-prisoners tough guy, or an elite Special Forces operative, Born to Fire's character-driven gameplay is designed to suit any player's style. Following the Cold War, the Russian Federation has lost ground in an arms race with the United States and turned to more unconventional methods of warfare. As the rules of engagement are thrown out the window, Special Forces around the world are sucked into the fray of a chaotic, anything-goes political landscape. The fate of these elite troops, and the interests they represent, is in the players' hands as they step into a global free-fire zone. Players can choose to lock-and-load as a Duelist, Heavy-Hitter, Rifleman, Warden, or Ranger as they battle for domination. Each class comes with its own distinctive backstory, unique tactics, and a diverse arsenal that is fully customizable. Varied maps and modes encourage innovative team strategies in unique PvP warfare. Fast, one-click matchmaking offers players an optimized way to battle it out, while built-in replay tools enable players to improve their game by studying their own moves alongside those of fellow combatants. "In Born to Fire, players step in the boots of five distinct classes of elite operatives engaged in a global firefight for domination," said Tom Nichols, Director of Publishing at Aeria Games. "With the instant gratification of one-click matchmaking and the in-depth analysis provided by elaborate replay tools, Born to Fire represents a new class of character-driven, highly customizable MMOFPS that's easy to get into but nearly impossible to fully master." Born to Fire will require a client download, and as with all Aeria Games titles, will be free-to-play. Interested players can learn more and sign up to participate in the upcoming closed beta test at http://borntofire.aeriagames.com. Players who 'Like' the Facebook page will stay informed of the latest news, updates, and contests as the game nears its official launch.
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