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DC Universe Online: Update 3 Goes Live

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 08:13 AM PDT

Sony Online Entertainment and DC Universe Online devs have announced that Update 3 is now officially live. The update brings new content, a boatload of bug fixes, themed missions and much more to the game. The full patch notes have been posted on the official forums.

General: Wizardry Revival

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:12 AM PDT

Japanese games publisher, Gamepot, has announced that the Japanese lauch of Wizardry Online will begin later this summer and that the game will debut in Europe and North America in 2012. Wizardry Online is based on the classic computer Wizardry series originally created in the 80s.

World of Warcraft: Mega Bloks Construction Sets Coming

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:04 AM PDT

Mega Brands has reached an agreement with Blizzard Entertainment to bring World of Warcraft Mega Bloks construction sets to retail outlets. The sets will feature locations, characters, and mounts from World of Warcraft and are expected to reach retail outlets in the summer of 2012.

General: E3 2011: Star Trek: Infinite Space

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 06:23 AM PDT

Gamigo recently announced a licensing agreement with television network CBS to bring games based on the Star Trek universe to browsers worldwide. During the 2011 E3 convention, MMORPG.com columnist Carolyn Koh had the opportunity to check out Star Trek: Infinite Space. See what she has to say about the Deep Space Nine-based title. Let us know your thoughts when you're finished.

The Secret World: New Screens Give a Glimpse of New Locations

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 09:43 AM PDT

Three new screenshots released for the highly anticipated MMO, the Secret World, give those of us anticipating the game a sneak peek at three of the in-game locations, The Accursed Forest, Atlantis Island Park and Innsmouth Academy. Check it out.

Firefall: Evolution of the Battleframe

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 09:34 AM PDT

Art Lead, Adam McMahon from Red 5 Studios has posted a new entry to the official website's blog addressing his inspirations and reasoning behind Firefall's unique art design. Check it out!

CrimeCraft: Spectator Mode, New Safeguard - To Come in Update

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 09:14 AM PDT

The CrimeCraft team has highlighted another select features from its upcoming Summer Update. Head on over to the official site to get the skinny on both the new Spectator Mode that will allow players to observe matches, tournaments and gang wars, and a New Safeguard mode!

Rift: Explore the Droughtlands

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 09:06 AM PDT

The Rift team has added a new Zone Description over at their official website, this time taking a look at the Droughtlands. Head on over and read about the unforgiving zone and learn more about the rich lore that surrounds the game.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Gameplay Features Video

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 09:02 AM PDT

The Star Wars: The Old Republic team has released another video, this one simply takes a look at some of the features of the game, showing off different aspects of the gameplay in a bid to whet the appetites of players. Check it out!
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Dragon Ball Online (TW) - Complete registration guide

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 07:01 AM PDT


The Open Beta phase for Dragon Ball Online Taiwan starts in a few days on 15th June, hence I thought I should create a registration guide for all to give the game a shot even if you do not know the language! There are 11 step-by-step picture guides to follow, so be patient and look through them. I do not know if there will be any IP block, but it seems there was none during Closed Beta. So start registering now! More information about the game can be found here.

Langrisser celebrates 20th Anniversary

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 02:55 AM PDT


Langrisser, a classic game franchise with many avid fans, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. If you did not know, Taiwan's Gamania Corp is currently developing Langrisser Schwartz, a new Free to Play MMO in the series. 2 videos were recently uploaded, depicting thoughts from Noriyuki Iwadare, who composed music for the series since the early days and Gero, who performed the theme song for Langrisser Schwartz. More information about the game can be found here.

Swordsman Online (CN) - Nearing Closed beta

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 01:38 AM PDT


One of the big 2 martial arts MMO in coming to the Free to Play English market, Swordsman Online (the other being Age of Wulin) recently underwent its first Focus Group Test in Perfect World's Beijing Headquarters. All 6 clans which were revealed were available for play, while the main focus was on the PvP and PK mechanics. Do note that the English server is apparently confirmed since last year, but it wouldn't be ready anytime soon.


If you have not read, the game uses a PvP system pretty much like a scissors-paper-stone game, where each stance or skills can be countered using the appropriate skills. The game will be going into Closed Beta at the end of this year in China, while the release date for the English server is still unknown (most probably in 2012). More information about the game can be found here.

The Weekend Journal

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 08:25 AM PDT


Another busy week for me, especially so due to E3 2011. I was thinking that the online games would mostly be shown during the first day, but boy was I wrong. How did you guys find this year's E3? The future looks pretty promising to me despite the market getting saturated though. I mean, mor echoices can only be good for the consumers (though probably not the companies).

I have something to rant about. There are a few Asian online gaming companies starting to shift almost entirely towards social media games, and I am not happy about it. Take Shanda Games in China for example. Recently, they revealed a plan to eventually have 90% of the company's income generated from online social games.

What? Why are they focusing so much and jumping on the bandwagon instead of creating something new? Take for instance, Project R1 by the former lead of Ragnarok Online, Mr Hakkyu Kim, He is trying to implement the social aspects of social games into traditional MMORPGs instead of abandoning the genre altogether. Why can't the mega rich companies do the same?


There are a few games I am waiting personally for right now, but the closest one would be Hellgate Global. I hate normal FPS game, but this is PvE based! Well, the FPS camera angle is simply adjusted by scrolling the mouse wheel in. I don't get how some players hate the game... Where is the love? At least this is not another generic grinder ^_^


Nothing much going on in my personal life, perhaps the lack of chances to find myself a missus. It is really, really hard to find the fated on in this small island country of mine where majority of the females have eyes only on the rich. Haha. I only had 4 hours of sleep yesterday, I think I will be turning in now. Have a good week all!
Posted by Shri Krishna
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