| Scarlet Legacy previews several game features Posted: 14 Jul 2011 06:14 PM PDT Scarlet Legacy has offered a short preview of several of the game’s systems, as follows: - Auto-Help: Players can set activities such as buffing, using potions, and attack and spell use to be automated based on conditions they specify. - Chain Kill: If players defeat enemies quickly within a span of time, they will gain buffs through the Chain Kill system, and at certain levels of Chain Kill, can even earn item rewards, all of which get better the higher the combo gets. - Master and Apprentice: Apprentices can gain bonus experience when their master is online, and the higher level the Master, the greater the boost. Masters, for their time, gain money each time their Apprentice gains a level. - Couple: Players can enter relationships in-game and marry, gaining special perks and buffs. Players can increase their relationship level by doing quests together or giving each other gifts. - Fealty: Once players reach level 100, they can swear to protect up to 4 friends. As they play together, they increase their friendship points based on time spent together in battle. These players share foe and blacklists, and also gain special abilities and perks. A maximum friendship level built through fealty rewards the players with cash shop currency. Scarlet Legacy will begin closed beta on August 4, and is being published by GamesCampus, which also publishes Legend of Edda and Heroes in the Sky.  Scarlet Legacy Gameplay Screenshot
Source: SCARLET LEGACY BOASTS UNIQUE AID SYSTEMS FOR BEGINNER TO VETERAN PLAYERS A Hand Up, Not A Hand Out, Gives Players Advantages Never Before Seen In An MMO Sunnyvale, Calif. (July 14, 2011) - Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com), today announced the details behind the inherent Aid Systems build right into its upcoming MMORPG, Scarlet Legacy. Intended to provide some important help for newcomers to the genre and allow veterans to automate certain rote activities, martial artists will be able to automate activation of multiple game systems based on specified combat contingencies to perfect their gameplay. Players can sign up now for a chance to get a spot in the game’s upcoming closed beta test which is scheduled to start August 4, 2011 at http://scarletlegacy.com/ The Auto-Help system is one of the most unique features in Scarlet Legacy, which automates typical activities players use on a regular basis. This function can be set up to buff players and their group, or use potions when a player’s health, mana, or stamina drop below a certain percentage. After level 11, characters can organize their attacks with Combat Aid, which will execute a set of spells and attacks in the order the player specifies under the environmental circumstances they dictate. Playing alone or working together, players can trigger the Chain Kill System. This is a running counter of enemies killed within a short period of time; the faster and more frequently the characters defeat challenging enemies, stronger buffs are applied to them to steamroll further into more dangerous areas. The larger the sequence of Chain Kills, the better the rewards as the players continue to rack up kills and when the combo reaches certain stages, the characters will also receive randomized unique in-game item rewards that increase in value and rarity the higher the Chain Kill combo goes! At level 30, players can enter into a Master and Apprentice relationship. This is a great way to introduce your friends to the game regardless of the level difference – if the master is online while the student is playing, the student will gain bonus experience. This boon scales up the higher level the Master is, so seeking a seasoned veteran is very important! In exchange for their advanced knowledge, each time the Apprentice gains a level his or her Master gains currency to spend in the games item shops and item mall; they will also receive additional bonuses if their Apprentice tries out the cash shop for themselves. Scarlet Legacy’s Couple System allows characters to enter into in-game relationships and eventually marry, which grants them in-game benefits such as special perks, skills, and buffs. Players can increase the level of their relationship with each other by taking on quests from Marriage NPCs, or by offering spoils of war found in-game or in shops to each other as gifts. As the relationship increases in level from the time spent playing in-game together and completing quests, the more powerful the two characters become. The Fealty System is unlocked once characters reach the maximum level of 100. Swear to protect up to four friends; and as you play together you will increase in friendship points based on the time spent in battle alongside one another. Players who have taken an oath together with this system share a number of benefits including shared foe and blacklists for in-game PvP and PvE systems, as well as special abilities such as instant teleportation to one another, and other in-game perks. A maximum friendship level of 100 awards both players with cash shop currency! For more information about GamesCampus.com or Scarlet Legacy, please visit www.GamesCampus.com or www.ScarletLegacy.com
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| Pets, Weddings, and more updated in Trickster Online Posted: 14 Jul 2011 03:31 PM PDT Trickster Online has launched a new major update today, revising some core systems in the game. The Pet Evolution System has been improved so that players will get a guaranteed stat increase each level their pet gains, and will also let players fuse two pets together into an improved version. The Wedding System, on the other hand, has been expanded to add an Anniversary System, that rewards the couple with wedding gifts while they stay together – and takes them away if they divorce. New innerwear is also available in the Egg Shop. Trickster Online is published by SG Interactive, which publishes Grand Chase and Pangya.  Trickster Online New Pet System Screenshot
Source: SG Interactive today announced that popular free-to-play MMORPG Trickster Online has received a major update which includes an all-new Pet System, as well as significant improvements to the Wedding System and Egg Shop. Players can get more information about these new features and all the other excitement the world of Trickster has to offer by visiting http://trickster.ntreev.net/. "We work hard to keep the Trickster Online universe engaging for users, because no one wants to participate in an online community that doesn't grow with the players," said Chris Lee, CEO of SG Interactive. "These updates should mix things up for Trickster adventurers, hopefully keeping them on their toes, happy, and entertained." With the update, a New Pet Evolution System has been streamlined so that players are guaranteed stat increases at each new level. A further update also now allows players to fuse two pets, resulting in a single new and improved virtual companion who will aid players in their travels. Speaking of companions, players who have made use of the Wedding System to partner with another player will now benefit from an Anniversary System that rewards virtual fidelity with in-game Wedding Gift items that can disappear if couples "divorce." Lastly, the Egg Shop is now selling innerwear for all levels and classes. Every quarter, a new 7-item set will be introduced, with the Panda Set being the latest available for purchase! For more information about Trickster Online and the recent updates, please visit the official website at http://trickster.ntreev.net/.
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| Rusty Hearts previews Frantz Posted: 14 Jul 2011 02:54 PM PDT Rusty Hearts has released a preview for its third character today: Frantz, Rusty Hearts’ leader. Frantz is a human-vampire hybrid, who halted the full transformation to vampire with his own will, and now seeks to reverse his decision to bite his fiance, Amelia. Frantz can use a sword, a short-range weapon that attacks quickly and lets Frantz use some of his dark magic; or he can use a massive axe, slower but with a broader range and the ability to throw the weapon at his enemies. Rusty Hearts is published by Perfect World Entertainment, which also publishes Forsaken World and Battle of the Immortals. Rusty Hearts Frantz Screenshots: Source: Frantz Here we want to introduce Frantz – the leader of the Rusty Hearts team. Frantz is a human-vampire hybrid with a tragic past. Read on to learn more about his history, weapons, and fighting style. Bio: A gloomy man from the start, Frantz Kruger's life took a turn for the worse when he was bitten by a vampire. Unable to resist the temptation, he bit just one person – his fiancé Amelia after she was involved in a tragic and life-threatening accident. Frantz bit her only to save her life, but at the same time doomed her to the life of a vampire. At the time of the incident, Frantz was only a half-human, half-vampire hybrid, and instead of letting the blood complete his transformation, Frantz sealed the blood inside of him and used the force of his own will to halt the process. He now exists as a creature trapped in limbo between human and monstrosity. As a side-effect of his condition, he suffers from chronic anemia and insomnia, giving him and ashen appearance and a sullen, sarcastic disposition. Soon after, Amelia mysteriously vanishes leaving Frantz behind. His only mission in life has been to return the blood that he took from his fiancé, and give her the chance to lead a normal human life once again – even if it means the end of his own. Until now his efforts have been fruitless, but deep inside Curtis Castle, Frantz catches a glimpse of his long-lost fiancé and wonders if his search is finally over. Frantz’s Arsenal Sword In this day and age, every young gentleman is expected to know something of swordplay. In Frantz's hands, however, the classic weapon becomes a deadly blur of razor-sharp steel. Lacking in range, using this weapon requires Frantz to be quick on his feet. In battle, he supplements his swordsmanship with dark magic granted by his vampiric blood. Axe When fighting an uncivilized enemy, sometimes a civilized weapon just won't get the job done. For this reason, Frantz has trained with massive axes that split his monstrous opponents in two with single strokes. Though not as fast as his sword, Frantz's axe makes up the difference with the raw power and range of his attacks. He also employs some rather unorthodox techniques in which he throws the colossal weapon toward his foes like other men would throw darts.
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| Project Blackout gets Dino Mode Posted: 14 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT A new gameplay mode, “Dino Mode,” has arrived today in Project Blackout. Dino Mode challenges players to escape an experimental breeding ground for dinosaurs – but like in Jurassic Park, dinosaurs have turned on their captors. Players will face velociraptors and even a Tyrannosaurus Rex – which are, in turn, controlled by players. Project Blackout is published by SG Interactive, which also publishes Trickster Online and Grand Chase.  Project Blackout Gameplay Screenshot
Source: Dinosaurs Invade Project Blackout; Challenge Elite Operators to Fight to Avoid Extinction New Dino Mode Pits Dinosaurs against Bullets in a Clash for Dominance and Survival IRVINE, Calif. - July 14, 2011 – SG Interactive unleashed a taste of the Jurassic period today for players of Project Blackout, an online free-to-play first-person shooter (FPS), with an all new gameplay mode. Pitting players against each other as humans or dinosaurs, Dino Modereveals which species are cunning and lethal enough to rise to the top of the food chain. Project Blackout, the newest hardcore online FPS from SG Interactive, will test gamers’ skills with fast-paced action, precision shooting, and twitch response times. The graphics, stereo sound effects, and camera effects will put players in the middle of the action and test their skills at a whole new level. In Dino Mode players must fight their way out of an experimental breeding ground where the dinosaurs have turned on their creators. Challenges await even the most veteran soldiers as deadly packs of player-controlled velociraptors hunt them around every corner. Blocking the last exit to survival is the most fearsome dino of all, the Tyrannosaurus Rex. “Adding Dino Mode to Project Blackout is something we’ve been eager to reveal to our hardcore community for a while,” said Chris Lee, CEO, SG Interactive. “By adding dinosaurs we’re able take the feeling of ‘hunt or be hunted’ to a whole new level. Little is more gratifying than stomping and chewing up other players while playing as T-Rex.” To join the epic battle for survival, register to play for free at http://www.projectblackout.net
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| Iron Eyes announced for S4 League Posted: 14 Jul 2011 01:33 PM PDT S4 League has announced it will be releasing its next expansion – S4 League: Season 2 (also known as “Iron Eyes”) – later this month. The update will add the new “Skyline” map, featuring aerial gunplay and lots of jump points; “Ironheart,” a sphere shaped maze made of iron. A new game mode, named Siege, will also be introduced: this mode challenges teams to collect points by capturing the enemy base, killing enemies, and healing allies. Iron Eyes will also add new costumes, and new weapons (including the turret, assault rifle, and guillotine counter sword). S4 League is published by Alaplaya, which also publishes Avalon Heroes and Land of Chaos Online.  S4 League: Iron Eyes Concept Art
Source: alaplaya, the leading international free-to-play gaming portal, today revealed that a new expansion is coming to hit its online third-person shooter S4 League later this month. The new season, entitled "Iron Eyes," will be the second installment in a series of major updates to the action-packed title, and will feature a new game mode, maps, weapons, and costumes. Players who want to test their mettle against all that Iron Eyes has in store don't have long to wait, as S4 League: Season 2 will be available for users worldwide to try at the end of July! Set on top of iron pillars in the sky, the new "Skyline" map will introduce players to some truly dangerous aerial gunplay. With designated jump points throughout the map, players will be challenged to effectively use their surroundings to take out opponents both in the air and on the ground. Players who aren't a fan of heights will have the alternative option of playing on "Ironheart," a new sphere-shaped map wrought out of cold iron. They'll need to be cautious of their surroundings in this metallic maze, however, as this map also houses unstable nuclear reactions that can pack a real punch. In addition to the maps, a new game mode called "Siege" will also be included in the Season 2 update. In Siege mode, players will have the opportunity to experience even more all-out team warfare as they work together to capture the enemy’s base. With the goal objective of obtaining points from 200 to 400, players can acquire scores by capturing the enemies' base, killing enemies or healing their allies. If those updates weren't enough, new costumes, such as the Royal and Imperial Guard Set, and weapons, such as the turret, assault rifle, and the guillotine counter sword, will also be added to the weapon cache. Finally, in anticipation of the new season, alaplaya today released a brand-new Iron Eyes trailer which can be viewed online here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghjnVRAMPAI For more details about Season 2, as well as info on how to join the fight today, check out the official S4 League website at http://s4.alaplaya.net/.
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| MicroVolts announces Summer Recharge Posted: 14 Jul 2011 12:52 PM PDT MicroVolts has released its “Summer Recharge” patch, adding new content to its MMOTPS. The patch adds a new map, Magic Paper Land; new weapons, including the Hornet Rifle and Thunder Grenade Launcher; and new summer items, like the Pink Polka Dot Bikini. Two events are also added this patch. The Battery Charge Program lets players unlock rewards, including costumes, the ability to cast polls, and the ability to post videos in the forums, by completing special objectives. The “Clan Clash” tournament will also take place from July 15 until August 11. MicroVolts is published by Rock Hippo Productions.  MicroVolts Gameplay Screenshot
Source: MICROVOLTS GEARS UP FOR SUMMER WITH THE SUMMER RECHARGE PATCH The New Summer Recharge Patch Will Feature The Coolest New Content In Town Including A New Map, New Weapons, New Accessories, A First-Ever Clan Tournament And More Markham, Canada July 14, 2011 – Rock Hippo Productions Ltd announced today it has released a “Summer Recharge” patch for its popular online cartoon style third-person action shooter, MicroVolts. The latest patch includes a brand new map, new weapons and all new content for the summer season. A new trailer and screenshots revealed today explore the new map and feature the characters sporting the new weapons, parts and accessories that are now available to players. In addition, MicroVolts is celebrating with its first-ever MicroVolts Clan Tournament, “Clan Clash”, from July 15 – August 11. To check out the all the new content and to view the screenshots and trailer, players can visit http://www.MicroVolts.com/. MicroVolts is celebrating summer in style with a brand new map, Magic Paper Land and all-new weapons such as the Thunder Grenade Launcher and Hornet Rifle. The “Summer Recharge” patch also includes hot summer items such as a Pink Polka Dot Bikini that is sure to heat up the battlefield! For players looking for even more bonuses and special privileges can check out the new rewards available through the Battery Charge Program. Players who complete certain objectives, such as joining a clan or reaching 100 forum posts, can unlock rewards such as a 30-day Rock Hippo Costume Set or the coveted ability to cast polls and post videos in MicroVolts forums. “MicroVolts continues to be a huge success with its player base and clans reaching new heights. Hundreds of thousands of players and over 2500 clans have already joined the MicroVolts community with thousands more players joining each day,” said Howard He, President and CEO of Rock Hippo Productions. “We don’t want our players to experience any summer boredom, and the MicroVolts team looks forward to bringing the community even more new updates and content in the near future.” MicroVolts is also hosting the first-ever MicroVolts Clan Tournament, “Clan Clash”, from July 15 – August 11th. Clans will battle it out for a 1st place prize of 18, 000 Rock Tokens and a 7-day Happy Pack accessory item! MicroVolts will be at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, August 18-21st! Players are invited to meet the Rock Hippo crew, grab some neat giveaways such as an Alienware gaming mouse and participate in the on-site tournaments! MicroVolts will also be at FanExpo in Toronto, Canada, August 25-28! MicroVolts features fast paced, third person shooter action and pits players against each other in a secret battle that has been waged and going unnoticed right in our own backyard for years. No one knows for sure when or where the first toy declared war but rumor has it that the uprising began with four original limited edition figures, code-named MicroVolts. Battle lines were drawn when Naomi, Knox, Pandora, and C.H.I.P.-the prototypes-were soon joined by an endless number of modified versions. Now, toy figures around the world are engaged in an all-out war for valuable battery resources and supremacy of the Micro World. All we can do now is stay out of their way and wait for a champion to be declared! Featuring a ton of weapons, inventive character designs, and a huge list of customization features, MicroVolts is destined to invigorate and re-energize the Free2play space. Game modes include Free for All, Team Deathmatch, Item Match, Capture the Battery, and many more featuring various maps designed by toy concept. For more information about MicroVolts visit www.MicroVolts.com
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| Great Field War this weekend in ARGO Online Posted: 14 Jul 2011 12:15 PM PDT ARGO Online will play host to its first official Great Field War on July 16 (this Saturday) at 6pm alaplaya time (9pm Pacific). The war will take place in the Shining Desert, letting players from Floresslah and Noblian fight over Earthdium. Like the Field Wars that take place daily, both factions will seek to destroy the mine of the enemy and gain the deposits and wealth found there. However, the Great Field War will also give all participants a chance to be selected as a winner of a rare, unique prize package not available any other way. ARGO Online is published by Alaplaya, which also publishes S4 League and Land of Chaos Online.  ARGO Online Gameplay Screenshot
Source: alaplaya, the leading international free-to-play gaming portal, today announced that the Shining Desert, a vast and sandy expanse which lies at the heart of ARGO Online, will play host to the steampunk-fantasy MMORPG's first official "Great Field War" this Saturday, July 16, at 6 pm alaplaya time (9 pm PST). To learn more about how to join this grand battle and reap the rewards which await the brave and bold who participate, visit the official site at: http://argo.alaplaya.net/teasers/35737 During the daily Field Wars that take place in ARGO Online, players from both the Floresslah and Noblian factions vie for the control of the scarce and vital mineral Earthdium. Competing to survive, players from each faction coordinate their assault in an attempt to destroy the enemy mine. The victors enjoy access to the bountiful Earthdium deposits at the core of the desert as the spoils of war, while the losers wait in shame for an opportunity to try again. For this special Great Field War event, players will not only be able to participate in the brutal battle for access to the best Earthdium mining in the game, they'll also be entered for a chance to win a unique item that cannot be found anywhere else in ARGO Online. Winners will be selected randomly from the participating players, so be ready for a serious fight this weekend if you want a shot at the prize! For more information about ARGO Online, visit http://argo.en.alaplaya.net/
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| Dungeon Empires Gameplay – First Look HD Posted: 14 Jul 2011 11:57 AM PDT To Learn More About the Game, Check out our Dungeon Empires Page.Dungeon Empires is a 3D browser based MMO published by Gamigo – the same company behind Black Prophecy, Golfstar, Martial Empires, King of Kings 3, Loong, War of Angels, and numerous other free to play games. Dungeon Empires is a browser based title – so the visuals aren’t exactly stunning but they’re passable. Players create their own dungeons for other adventurers (other players) to conquer. Find monsters, traps, and room cards for your dungeon by slaying enemies in other people’s dungeons. The concept is certainly unique, so props to the game’s developer for that. To learn more about Dungeon Empires check out the official MMOHut Dungeon Empires page which includes a detailed review, tons of screenshots, and additional videos. |
| Battle of the Immortals releases Titan Update Posted: 13 Jul 2011 05:12 PM PDT The Titan update for Battle of the Immortals is now live. The update includes: * The new Titan Throne Dungeon * Giant Kingdom and Black Dragon Lair maps * Primal Soul Gear * New, Stronger Pets * A gear Re-Forge system * New character stats Battle of the Immortals is published by Perfect World Entertainment, which also publishes Forsaken World, Jade Dynasty, and the upcoming Rusty Hearts.  Battle of the Immortals Gameplay Screenshot
Source: BATTLE OF THE IMMORTALS UNVEILS TITAN CONTENT UPDATE TODAY King of the Gods, Kronos, Challenges Players in Epic New Instance
Foster City, Calif. — July 13, 2011 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today launched the new Titan content update for its action-MMORPG, Battle of the Immortals. Based on the premise of international dungeon raiding, players will find themselves in exotic locales ranging from the Lost City of Atlantis to deep within the Mayan jungle to find rare and epic loot.
“Battle of the Immortals becomes even more epic with the Titan content update, which features huge monsters and even bigger bosses,” said Thang Phan, Product Manager for Battle of the Immortals. “We’re expanding the in-game world with two new maps, new pets, epic soul gears for each class, and players will be able to take on Kronos, the King of Gods, himself for pieces of new Soul Gear.”
The Battle of the Immortals Titan content update will include the following features: - Giant Kingdom and Black Dragon Lair maps – Explore new areas filled with new monsters and bosses
- Titan Throne dungeon – Challenge the King of Gods, Kronos, himself and be handsomely rewarded with pieces of the new Soul Gear equipment sets
- Greater, stronger pets – Venture through Rainbow Valley to the Ancient Beast Island and capture more powerful pets with higher levels
- Primal Soul Gear – Obtain primal Soul Gear with additional skill and gear attributes
- Gear re-forge system – Re-forge gear using Titan’s Glow from fallen monsters in the Titan Thrown or Black Dragon Lair
- Gain new powers – If great powers come with great responsibilities, players will be even more responsible with new character stats
Register with your friends and save the world of Motenia today at http://boi.perfectworld.com.
To join the community, http://www.facebook.com/BattleOfTheImmortals.
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| Ragnarok Online updates to 13.3 Posted: 13 Jul 2011 04:59 PM PDT Version 13.3, El Diacastes, is now live for Ragnarok Online. New in this update is the last part of “The New World” quest series, adding new tasks from the Sapha along with new enchantment rewards. The Scaraba Lair, a new instance headed by the Scaraba Queen, and 13 new weapons designed for all 3rd class adventurers, are also live. Ragnarok Online is published by Gravity Interactive, which also publishes Requiem, ROSE Online, and Dragon Saga.  Ragnarok Online Gameplay Screenshot
Source: GRAVITY INTERACTIVE'S FANTASY MMORPG, RAGNAROK ONLINE, RELEASES MAJOR UPDATE ON WARPPORTAL.COM "13.3 El Dicastes " is open for Adventure Today ! MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (July 13, 2011) – Gravity Interactive is proud to announce the major update for Ragnarok Online: 13.3 El Dicastes on July 13. The 13.3 update is available to all players as a free update to the game content; registration and access to Ragnarok online is free since with the VIP system! The El Dicastes update is the final chapter of the 13.x Update arc “The New World” which began in early 2010. El Dicastes expands upon the story of the Sapha and their struggle for survival in the New World. Hardy adventurers can prove their support and gain access to special tasks and rewards from the Sapha such as special enchantments on their equipment. Also discovered in El Dicastes is the Scaraba lair, where the Beetle-like Scaraba Queen and her Scaraba Brood flourish, waiting to consume fool hardy adventurers who come under prepared to take their Treasures. Only the mightiest of warriors should venture into their lair. Also discovered are 13 new weapons for all 3rd class adventurers' out there, sure to bring power and prestige to those that find them! SYNOPSIS
1000 years of peace have reined, the world has forgotten the horrors of the age of myth. Such peace can never last forever and evil waits patiently. The first signs of the evil awakenings were the friendly monsters turning aggressive; followed soon after by demons attacking and the dead rising from their graves. Heroes appeared to beat back the invasions until the fateful day that Satan Morocc destroyed the peaceful town of Morroc, his freedom granted by the insane and corrupt humans of Midgard. The heroes re-gathered themselves and pushed back with everything they had but only a stalemate was possible. The delicate seals that protect the world from spilling into complete chaos weaken and break; only the knowledge and power from the age of myth can save Midgard from certain doom. Are you one of the heroes of legend? Can you and your allies push back the threat of total annihilation and protect Midgard from the final Ragnarok? Every great adventure starts with a step; take your first step by joining today!
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