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General: Supreme Court Overturns California Violent Games Law

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 07:56 AM PDT

The U.S. Supreme Court will be issuing a ruling later today with regard to violent video games. The landmark court case pits the state of California, which wants to limit the sale of violent video games to minors, against those claiming the law is a violation of free speech rights.

Atlantica Online: Valkyrie Mercenary Coming

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 07:14 AM PDT

With the latest Atlantica Online patch, a new mercenary has been added to the game. The Valkyrie uses a 'holy shield' and sword with an entangling spell called "chains of Valhalla". The patch also brings several key changes to the Colosseum League, a streamlined log in system and a revamped teleport system.

Final Fantasy XIV: June Producer's Letter #2 Released

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 07:01 AM PDT

The Final Fantasy XIV Lodestone has been updated with the June Producer's Letter with the announcement that Guildleves will no longer be central to the game. The letter goes into detail about changes to the Guildleve system as well as gives a preview of the v1.18 patch which will bring instanced dungeons and the first portion of the new battle system reform online.

Eudemons Online: Gift Pack Keys Available!

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 02:21 AM PDT

MMORPG is working with TQ Digital to give away gift packs for the upcoming celebration in Eudemons Online! The new "Edge of Night" expansion and Vampire class will be available in the game on June 30th, 2011. To celebrate this new class, Eudemons Online we will be giving away 1500 gift packs to help make your journey of adventure as easy as possible!

TERA: On Politics

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 07:44 PM PDT

At E3 2011 this year, En Masse Entertainment devs spent time with MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Gerrett Fuller talking about the politics of TERA. The way the system is described is incredible yet Garrett was left, at least initially, with the question, "But will it work?" Read on to discover Garrett's thought process as he ponders that very question. Then let us know what you think about TERA's political system.

EVE Online: "The Realities of EVE"

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 12:56 PM PDT

In the latest entry on the EVE Online DevBlog, CCP Zulu has responded to the controversy that has been circling the game for the last few days. Head over to check it out and see what the next chapter of this story as it unfolds.

Rift: Hammerknell 20 Player Raid? Bring it On!

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:31 AM PDT

The Rift team has added an in-depth, lore based description of the Hammerknell 20 player raid to their official website. Check out what they have to say about it.

The Secret World: Kingsmouth Lighthouse Joins Locations Revealed

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:18 AM PDT

The Secret World team has added another to its list of revealed locations, as they unveil the Kingsmouth Lighthouse. Standing on the shores of New England, something stirs within the lighthouse. An Illuminati symbol, the lighthouse towers over the coast, serving as the watchful eye of the secret society.

Champions Online: Last Chance for Blood Moon

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:12 AM PDT

Today is your last chance to dive into the undead madness of Champions Online's Blood Moon, their ongoing horror event. The event closes today, so pop into the game and take your chance at killin' zombies in the killer PvP event.

City of Heroes: June Producer Letter

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:04 AM PDT

Now that the announcement has come down on "Freedom", read the first Producer letter since the massive announcement rocked the game. The letter touches on Freedom and why it came about, Issue 21: Convergence and why they believe it's going to be their best one yet.

General: SOE Shutting Down Not Just SWG: Fortune League Closes Doors

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:59 AM PDT

Another blow has struck SOE as they've announced that, not only is long-running MMO Star Wars Galaxies closing, but Facebook based Fortune League will also be shutting its doors on July 11th, according to the Zam Network. Having launched in January, the Facebook game is closing its doors at the seven month mark.

Wakfu: E3 2011: Wakfu Impressions

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 03:25 PM PDT

Ankama was on hand at E3 2011 to show off Wakfu. MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh had the opportunity to get her hands on the game, what developers call the spiritual successor to Ankama's original title, DOFUS. See what Carolyn discovered about Wakfu and then add your thoughts in the comments.

General: The Five Best Cancelled MMOs

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 03:05 PM PDT

With the news of Star Wars Galaxies cancellation later this year, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at some the best that also have fallen over the years. Check out The List to see if you agree with Bill's choices. Be sure to add your thoughts in the comments.

Star Trek Online: Star Trek Online Re-Review

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 02:39 PM PDT

Fans of the original Star Trek television series and fans of MMOs rejoiced when Star Trek Online was announced. Some of that enthusiasm was tempered, however, once it was released in early 2010. Cryptic Studios has had 18 months to make good on the hopes of its fans. In an MMORPG.com re-review, Lori May takes a look at today's Star Trek Online and how it's progressed since release. Read on!
Posted by Shri Krishna

MMOGaming News

MMOGaming News

Dragon Nest New Profession Academic Skills Preview

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Today, the developer finally lifts the curtain on this mysterious character. Academic will be released this summer in Korea.

Guild Wars 2: Two New Videos Give You a More Detailed Look at the Dungeons

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Just two days ago, ArenaNet gave us a deep look at the underwater combat and dungeons in the highly-anticipated upcoming MMO Guild Wars 2. Thanks to GuildCast, we have found two new dungeon videos as well as a nice article regarding what it is like in the catacombs, from the perspective as a former Guild Wars player.

Star Wars Galaxies Is Shutting Down, Making Way for SWTOR

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Star Wars Galaxies, one of the most unique and amazing games ever created in the MMO space to be destroyed this winter, making way for SWTOR. For a MMO game lasted 8 years, it is an end rather than a failure.

Dragon Nest SEA Closed Beta Key Giveaway Event Starts

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Shanda Games International (SDGi), the publisher of Dragon Nest, has announced that their game servers will be located in South East Asia. The closed beta of Dragon Nest SEA is coming in July! We are holding a series of giveaway events for you. This is the free giveaway on MMOsite contest site.

GameSamba Announces New Partnership with Guppy Media and Peanut Labs

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GameSamba, publisher of free-to-play MMOs (such as Realms Online and the upcoming Tribal Trouble 2), has partnered with Guppy Media and Peanut Labs to substantially increase the number of free offers players can complete to earn Sambas, GameSamba's virtual currency. This move complements GameSamba's existing partnership with Super Rewards, which not only provides free offers, but also allows access to over 100 global payment methods.

Furious Gamers Protested EVE Microtransaction by Raiding In-game Trading Hubs

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EVE online launched Incarna expansion on June 21, and it should have been a fantastic thing for New Eden's pilots, but what we saw was a rage community and a massive protest in EVE.

Guild Wars 2 - Underwater Combat Demo

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There are x-axis and y-axis on the ground, but you get z-axis when going under the sea. In such kind of 3D space, you will be able to pour your arrows to the enemies from above. You can use skills to force enemies up to the surface, or drag them down to the ocean floor. It becomes more complicated, but more interesting when fighting underwater.

Hellgate Open Beta Coming on June 30!

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T3 Entertainment announced that its free-to-play MMO Hellgate will launch open beta testing for North American and European audiences on June 30th, 2011. The Open Beta will include two new game modes – the PvP Duel Area and the zombie-infested Cow Room.

[Hot Blog] RIFT - This Issue Needs to Click in Its Place!

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I really want one of those costumes!!!!! OMG!!! If someone knows where to get them, plz let me know!!! Or at least open up a thread in the Rift forum section here in mmosite, telling us here is that npc or how to get the new costume armors…

Blade & Soul: a New Set of Basic Appearance Materials for All Characters

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Recently, Blade & Soul unveiled a new set of basic appearance materials for its all characters, including face, figure, headwear, hair style, hair color, eyes, lips, skin color., etc.

Review of the Revived MMO Title 9mm Online(Mercenary Wars)

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What I am getting at is another game has been revived, this time Mercenary Wars, which is now going by the name of 9mm Online.

Rusty Hearts - Closed Beta Begins on July 27

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Perfect World Entertainment Inc is gearing up to begin Closed Beta Testing (CBT) for Rusty Hearts. The ultimate hack and slash dungeon-crawler and multiplayer online game adds new elements to Perfect World Entertainment's existing diversified game portfolio by offering players cel-shaded anime art style, fast twitch combat, and controller support. Rusty Hearts CBT phase is scheduled to launch on July 27, 2011.
Posted by Shri Krishna


General Gaming Article

General Gaming Article

Report: GoDaddy on Verge of Being Acquired for Over $2 Billion

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 08:27 AM PDT

Back in September, The Wall Street Journal reported that the world's premier domain registrar GoDaddy had put itself on the block. The paper seems to enjoy a monopoly over news relating to the possible sale of the privately held domain registrar and web hosting company. It is now reporting that the GoDaddy Group is on the verge of being acquired for as much as a whopping $2.5 billion.

According to the paper's sources, acquisition talks between the Internet company and a troika of investors, KKR & Co., Silver Lake Partners and Technology Crossover Ventures, could yield a deal as early as next week. The report suggests that a deal, if there is one, could be worth anywhere between $2 billion and $2.5 billion.

Honestly, we did not bother any of the parties named in this matter for comments, because invariably companies on the verge of a huge deal don't comment on rumors or speculation. However, we are trying to get through to African elephants, given their keen interest in GoDaddy CEO and founder Bob Parsons.
Posted by Shri Krishna

MMO News

MMO News

Team Fortress 2 Gameplay – First Look HD

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 12:25 PM PDT

To Learn More about the game check out our Team Fortress 2[Page may not be up yet] Page.

Team Fortress 2 is a 3D cartoony MMOFPS published by Valve – the same company behind Alien Swarm. The game was also developed by Valve – the company best known for creating the popular Half Life and Counter-Strike franchises. It’s their first major game to go “free to play”. Team Fortress 2 originally released as a buy to play game back in 2007 and went free to play on June 23, 2011. To learn more about Team Fortress 2, check out the official MMOHut Team Fortress 2 page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos.

Atlantica Online to add Valkyrie

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 10:18 PM PDT

Atlantica Online’s next update comes June 29, and will bring with it a new mercenary.

Morrighan, a Valkyrie, wields a sword and shield, and can imbue her weapons with holy energy. She can also boost the speed of her allies. The update will also add an item history system, revamp the Colosseum League, add resting experience, and new events for the Fourth of July.

Atlantica Online is published by Nexon, which also publishes Mabinogi, MapleStory, and Vindictus.

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Atlantica Online Gameplay Screenshot

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Flight of the Valkyrie

New mercenary coming to Atlantica Online in June 29 update

Atlantica Online, the real-time strategy MMO from Nexon, is bringing players the highly anticipated new mercenary, the Valkyrie, coming in a content update for the month of June.

The deadly and versatile Morrighan is a female Valkyrie defended by the heavens. She wields a godly sword and shield that deals devastating damage to foes while sealing her enemies' physical attacks. The Valkyrie also uses heavenly power granted to her by the gods to imbue her sword with holy energy, increasing allies' attack speeds, which provides players with a keen competitive edge in battle.

Brand new interface changes will also be featured in this month's update, including an item history system which will allow players to see everything about their gear, from when it was created to everyone who owned it.

Great new game enhancing features have been added to shake up core game play. Colosseum League has been completely revamped, giving exceptionally skilled lower level players a chance to attain glory against Atlantica veterans. Even players who want to take a quick break can now gain experience just by sitting down.

To celebrate the summer, Atlantica Online will be hosting a massive in-game festival. This includes a Fourth of July celebration featuring mercenary and weapon giveaways, new event dungeons, fireworks and some limited edition patriotic items. Tons of exciting surprises, gifts and even in-game feasts await old and new players this summer.

To learn more about Atlantica Online and to download and play for free, visit http://atlantica.nexon.net/.

Closed beta for Rusty Hearts announced

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 05:03 PM PDT

Closed beta testing for Rusty Hearts will begin July 27, Perfect World Entertainment has announced.

Rusty Hearts is a cel-shaded, action-style MMORPG that will feature controller support, multiple characters, difficulty modes, quests, and PvP.

Perfect World Entertainment publishes several other MMOs, including Battle of the Immortals, Jade Dynasty, and Ether Saga Online.

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Rusty Hearts Gameplay Screenshot

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CLOSED BETA DATE FOR RUSTY HEARTS IS NAILED DOWN FOR NORTH AMERICA

June 24, 2011 – Foster City, Calif. – Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) is gearing up to begin Closed Beta Testing (CBT) for Rusty Hearts . The ultimate hack and slash dungeon-crawler and multiplayer online game adds new elements to Perfect World Entertainment’s existing diversified game portfolio by offering players cel-shaded anime art style, fast twitch combat, and controller support. Rusty Hearts CBT phase is scheduled to launch on July 27, 2011.

“Many fans are anxiously waiting to play Rusty Hearts and we are very excited that we will soon be able to welcome players into the fast paced action game,” said Mark Hill, Product Manager for Rusty Hearts . “We’ve been working hard to ensure a smooth closed beta launch for Rusty Hearts and aim to continue raising players’ expectations for free-to-play games.”

In closed beta, players can anticipate a thrilling gaming experience and epic dungeon crawling fights led by the unique heroes of Rusty Hearts , each with their own compelling backstory.  Among the many features that the game has to offer, players will get to challenge themselves with multiple difficulty modes, complete quests, level up and customize their characters, gear up with wicked weapons, and find a PvP experience that suits their taste.

For more information on Rusty Hearts or on how to obtain a closed beta key, please visit the official website at http://RH.perfectworld.com/. To join the community of Rusty Hearts’ fans, visit http://www.facebook.com/RustyHeartsGame/.

Hellgate begins open beta June 30

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 04:54 PM PDT

Hellgate – the new version of Hellgate: London (including Hellgate: Tokyo) is now set to begin open beta on June 30 for North America and Europe.

Open beta will add two new game modes. First is a PvP Duel Area, where players can battle in the Abandoned Passage, Black Wall Way, Forgotten Grave, or Passage of Hallucination; here they can fight in a death match, strategically use Recovery Crystals, and earn PvP points for special rewards.

Second is the Cow Room, a room full of normal and mummified zombies. Players must create a special key to enter, and if they defeat the boss, can earn the best and rarest Hellgate items.

Four special events, including rewards for leveling up, will also take place during open beta. Hellgate is published by T3Fun, which also publishes Aika Online (Global).

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Hellgate Gameplay Screenshot

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T3 Entertainment's MMO Hellgate will launch Open Beta Testing for North American and European audiences on June 30th, 2011. The Open Beta will include two new game modes – the PvP Duel Area and the zombie-infested Cow Room.

Duel Area allows players to participate in a player-vs.-player mode. Players may opt to modify game settings and other battle rules while choosing from four possible areas: Abandoned Passage, Black Wall Way, Forgotten Grave, and Passage of Hallucination. In the Duel Area, players enter Death Match mode and must kill members of the opposing team. To aid combatants in the frenzy, Recovery Crystals are available near each team's base, allowing players to recover HP, MP and shields. The winning team will get PvP points, which may be used to purchase accessories, pets and other items in-game. PvP updates will be posted on Hellgate's website, where weekly top ten players will be rewarded.

Despite its name, the Cow Room won't involve our milk-making friends. Instead, it will be crawling with a team of zombies – normal zombies and mummified. While the zombies may appear weak, players must remain vigilant and slay the Cow Room boss and his zombie cronies, all while avoiding a vision-reducing Sandstorm. But in order to enter the Cow Room, players first need to complete a special recipe to create a key. Players that can handle the madness have a chance to gain the newest and rarest Hellgate item drops.

In addition to the two new game modes, Hellgate will celebrate the Open Beta launch with four special events to strengthen the growing Hellgate community. The Guild Reservoir event will encourage teamwork and collaboration as guilds with 30 or more members join together to earn rewards including nano shards or Palladiums on a per member basis. The Daily Supplies event will run for one month and will scatter daily supplies ranging from Resurrection scrolls to Power message abilities around the Greenwich headquarters. Once a day players will have a chance to acquire up to four awesome items.

How can players level up faster? To Level in Hell will challenge players to level up as fast as they can until level 20. The Game Masters will pick 10 lucky entries to win 3,000 TCoins each. Hellgate will be giving away more than ever before with their final event for Open Beta, Level and Be Rewarded, which will bestow special prizes on all players who reach level 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, and 50. There is truly a special prize waiting for everyone when you enter the Hellgate Open Beta on June 30!

To find out more about Hellgate and to sign up for the OBT, visit http://hellgate.t3fun.com.
Posted by Shri Krishna
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