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- Star Wars: The Old Republic Going Free-To-Play
- Aerrevan
- Achaea
- Absolute Terror
- Empire Rising
- Maestia Officially Launches
- Pockie Pirates Celebrates Beloved Mr. 2
| Star Wars: The Old Republic Going Free-To-Play Posted: 31 Jul 2012 01:25 PM PDT BioWare has announced that it will be adding a free-to-play option for Star Wars The Old Republic this fall. The free to play side of Star Wars: The Old Republic will let players access all eight character class storylines, with a level cap of 50. Unlimited game access, including new higher-level game content and new features will be made available through individual purchases or through a subscription option. Free players will also be restricted to limited species, warzones, flashpoints, space missions, trade, and travel, and will not be able to complete operations. SW:TOR will also continue to offer a premium subscription which will offer unlimited access. To bridge the gap, players will also be able to buy content, vanity items, and more in a new store with Cartel Coins. Previous subscribers will gain various benefits as free-to-play launches in thanks for their previous service, including Cartel Coins and in-game items.  Star Wars: The Old Republic Gameplay Screenshot Source:
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| Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:52 AM PDT In Aerrevan, join with one of two factions seeking to find out the cause of imbalance in the world. Enter every building, explore every cave, and adventure across the land. There are no classes in the game, so you can create a character to your specifications. Face hundreds of unique monsters, and battle challenging bosses as you seek to correct the Aer of the world.  Publisher: Cube Force Media Pros: +Freedom to choose character development. +Large world to explore. +Variety of enemy and boss types. Cons: -Only three races. -Classless design may turn some away. -Limited information available. Overview Aerrevan OverviewAerrevan is an MMORPG that features a classless leveling system. You choose a background for your character, and that gives you a bonus to certain skills. Otherwise, you choose which skills to learn by using them. The game is unique in that every building can be entered and explored. Hundreds of monsters and bosses exist in the game, and the game world itself is fairly large, giving you plenty to do to develop your character. Aerrevan Screenshots         Aerrevan Featured Video Full Review Aerrevan ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Aerrevan ScreenshotsComing Soon… System Requirements Aerrevan System RequirementsComing Soon. . .
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| Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:02 AM PDT Achaea is a text-based MUD that offers players countless possibilities. Choose from one of 12 races, and select one of 17 classes. There are hundreds of skills to choose from, allowing you to customize your abilities appropriately. Achaea features a complex political and economic system, a strong backstory, and the freedom to roleplay however you desire. Explore the massive lands with no level cap, and carve your own adventure!  Publisher: Iron Realms Entertainment Pros: +High number of races, classes, and abilities. +Immersive storyline and roleplay. +Large amounts of traits and skills to choose from. Cons: -Text-based may turn players away. -Limited graphical interface. -Niche gameplay. Overview Achaea OverviewAchaea is an old-school MUD with limited graphics and text based gameplay. You can choose a character from one of 12 races and 17 classes. You’re free to change your class at any point if you do not raise it above a certain level, letting you experience the game how you want. There are over 70 different traits to choose from, which have varying effects on your character. The game features an in-depth political system, as well as a comprehensive economy. Achaea offers players giant world to explore and discover. Achaea Screenshots       Full Review Achaea ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Achaea ScreenshotsComing Soon… Videos Achaea VideosComing Soon… System Requirements Achaea System RequirementsComing Soon. . .
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| Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:44 AM PDT Based loosely off of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Absolute Terror gives you the option to aid humanity, or crush it under foot. Three factions battle for dominance — NERV, SEELE, and the Angels. Battle opponents to earn experience, and use it to upgrade your unit. As you expand, you will also gain access to new units as well. With tactical battles and a detailed battle report to peruse, your skill ill be the deciding factor in the fate of the planet.  Publisher: Guide To… Pros: +Three faction combat system. +Strategic, hex based battles. +Recognizable characters and units. Cons: -Generic gameplay. -Limited daily actions. -Slowly paced. Overview Absolute Terror OverviewAbsolute Terror lets you choose from one of three factions to battle for control of Earth and the fate of humanity. You pilot your unit on a hex based grid, fighting opponents through strategic use of abilities. Fighting earns you experience, which you can use to upgrade your unit, as well as purchase additional units for your force. There are a variety of objectives to accomplish in each battle than can award you with bonuses to your experience. The game features an extensive breakdown of stats in its report feature, so you can better plan for future attacks. Absolute Terror Screenshots   Absolute Terror Featured Video Full Review Absolute Terror ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Absolute Terror ScreenshotsComing Soon… Videos Absolute Terror VideosAbsolute Terror – Official Game Trailer System Requirements Absolute Terror System RequirementsComing Soon. . .
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| Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:26 AM PDT Old rivalries and grudges have come to bear in Empire Rising. Choose between England, France, Prussia, and the Ottoman Empire, and build your empire. Command your military, build your empire, and drive your foes before you. Advance through history, from the Dark Ages to the Empire Age, building your generals and trusted advisors. Compete against others to be on the top of the leaderboard!  Publisher: nDoors Interactive Pros: +Historically based RTS. +Different kingdoms have different bonuses. +Leaderboards and progression systems. Cons: -Similar to many other games. -Cash shop dependent. Overview Empire Rising OverviewEmpire Rising allows you to build an empire from one of four factions: England, France, Prussia, or Ottoman. Each of the factions have different bonuses they provide. You can also levy your weaker neighbors, having them pay you tribute. The progression system in game will take you from the Dark Ages into the Empire Age as you develop your settlements. Promote generals and form a council, which will provide overlapping benefits across your entire area. The game also features a leaderboard, so you can see how you compare to other players. Empire Rising Screenshots         Empire Rising Featured Video Full Review Empire Rising ReviewComing Soon… Screenshots Empire Rising ScreenshotsComing Soon… System Requirements Empire Rising System RequirementsComing Soon. . .
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| Posted: 31 Jul 2012 09:46 AM PDT Gravity Interactive has announced the official commercial launch of Maestia. Maestia’s launch includes a new zone type originally previewed during open beta, in which players can fight monsters in PvE combat during the day, but at night, face off against others in 30 vs 30 PvP for Divinity Points (used to buy epic gear). The launch also begins a Summer Festival event, with raffle tickets to be found for in-game and real-world prizes; plus opens the game’s cash shop which will include buffs, vanity items, and more. Maestia plans to expand again in September with a content update that will increase the level cap, add new zones, and tweak the user interface. Gravity Interactive also publishes Requiem and Ragnarok Online.  Maestia Gameplay Screenshot Source:
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| Pockie Pirates Celebrates Beloved Mr. 2 Posted: 31 Jul 2012 08:45 AM PDT NGames is celebrating the release of the second update for Pockie Pirates, Chapter II: Beloved Mr. 2. The update, launched late last week, introduces the pirate group system, allowing players to band their NPCs together with their friends (starting at level 30), allowing for more aggressive territory expansion, higher prestige and more revenue. The update also lets players transform into any character in their crew, and adds a new logbook for crew recall management. To celebrate, players can earn free training potions, shells, cards, and other items for “lightening” crew members through the new logbook system. Extra bonuses can also be gotten by purchasing gold by August 3. NGames also publishes Pockie Ninja.  Pockie Pirates Gameplay Screenshot Source:
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