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Moonlight Online - Ingame screenshots revealed

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 02:21 AM PDT


How many vampires and werewolves 3D online games do you know? Well... I think I have only heard of Dark Eden, but then again it is not 3D. Moonlight Online should be quite a unique MMORPG in this genre. Announced several months ago, not much was shown until these few days when screenshots were posted by the developer, China-headquartered I Got Games, otherwise knwon as IGG (link) in the English online gaming market.


For those who have been online gaming should have heard of this company before, but IGG is not really known to be big on 3D online games. This apparent has changed, with the new screenshots for Moonlight Online looking surprisingly promising. There are 3 races for players to choose from, the Human, Werewolf and of course, Vampire.


All 3 races will have special maps of their own. For example, Humans will start off in a normal town, Werewolves on the grasslands while Vampires start on in an elegant but creepy castle. The article given to me stated that all 3 races are at each others throat, yet at the same time able to form a guild and conquer areas together... I do hate Chinese sources. But till more info is given, have a look at the artwork and screenshots!

Black Gold Online - English preview site opens

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:47 PM PDT


Black Gold Online was first officially revealed to the world just before ChinaJoy 2011 started. One of the game's developer, China-based Snail Game, showcased the title at gamescom 2011 on a rather low note ( in the Business to Business section) looking for potential business partners for the game, most probably for the English servers. Mental Games, which is the other developer and invested USD 80 million (link) into Snail Game at ChinaJoy 2011, will be the publisher for the Russian (maybe Europe?) server.


An English preview site was also released recently, although with no new information available. However, 2 new artwork (above) was displayed officially, showing the un-released Punisher class and male Gunslinger. More information can be found at my previous posts (link).

Blade & Sword 2 - New PvP trailer

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:50 PM PDT


First announced last month at ChinaJoy 2011 (link), Blade & Sword 2 has since entered its first Closed Beta test recently. With that, a new trailer showcasing the game's core PvP system was revealed. Well, the trailer, though explaining each step made during the PvP sequence, did not reveal actually much new information. Do note that the game does not have any class, but instead depends on what weapons users wield. I will post some footage once the game goes into Open Beta.

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Troy Online: Secondary Class Feature Revealed

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 08:09 AM PDT

The Troy Online team has released new information about the secondary class feature. Beginning at level 49, players can opt to continue progress in their primary class or choose a secondary class on which to focus.

General: Official NASA MMO to Blast Off in 2012

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 07:56 AM PDT

NASA may be finished with the space shuttle but it is ready to blast off into virtual space with the coming of Astronaut: Moon, Mars and Beyond. The NASA-sponsored MMO is scheduled to launch into beta space in late 2012. Targeting the 5-24 age group, Astronaut Academy recreates the solar system that features space exploration, career advancement and awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

World of Warcraft: The Sunset of Its Reign

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 07:31 AM PDT

In a new opinion piece over at GameTheoryOnline.com, Nadia Oxford clearly lays out her theory that World of Warcraft is in its declining years. Citing the gradual decline in subscribers, the encroachment of F2P revenue models and more, Oxford makes her case, not that WoW is dead, simply declining.

General: Blizzard’s Cash Auctions are a Bad Idea

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:43 PM PDT

In today's Devil's Advocate, MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford takes a look at cash auctions and opines that they are not only good for buyers and sellers, but that they are also good for gaming and developers. Check it out and then leave a comment or two when you're finished!

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Gamescom - A Massive Disappointment

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:34 PM PDT

A lot of fans of Star Wars: The Old Republic were primed and ready for exciting news from the development team during last week's Gamescom. But what a difference a week makes. In his latest SWTOR column, MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton talks about his disappointment with what eventually came out during Gamescom. Read on and then add your comments.

The Secret World: Gamescom – Ragnar Talks Persistent PVP

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 04:23 PM PDT

During Gamescom last week, The Secret World became a bit less secret as Funcom developers began shining the light on more of the game's details. MMORPG.com's John Milburn had the opportunity to talk with Funcom's Ragnar Tørnquist about persistent PvP. Check out our exclusive interview and then leave a thought or two in the comments.

Dragon Nest: Ripper X - First Impressions & PvP Preview

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:05 PM PDT

MMORPG.com's Ripper X ventures into Dragon Nest to offer his first impressions of the game. But wait! That's not all! We have a juicy double feature as Ripper has a second video featuring the new Arena PvP mode in Dragon Nest. Be sure to check out Dragon Nest: Ripper X Says - It's Fun, Intense & Addictive!

Grand Fantasia: New Server & Content

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:40 PM PDT

Grand Fantasia players have more to explore thanks to new content added in the latest update. New maps, dungeons and zones have been added. The world PvP system is now in place as is a higher level cap.

Atlantica Online: Spelltower Siege Adds Tower Defense

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:31 PM PDT

Atlantica Online players have a new 'tower defense' zone in which to play. Called Spelltower Siege, two teams of up to fifty players each (plus one mercenary each) square off against each other. One team is the attacker, one the defender in classic tower defense mode.

City of Heroes: Beam Rifle Power Set Revealed

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:12 PM PDT

The Paragon Studios team is hard at work preparing for City of Heroes Freedom, the F2P edition of the game set to go live soon. One way to get players excited about Freedom is by revealing some of the gear that devs are designing, refining and finalizing and that will be available in the Paragon Market. First up is the Beam Rifle power set.

The Secret World: Large Scale PvP Detailed

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:29 AM PDT

The good folks at Ten Ton Hammer have a new interview coming out of Gamescom. The interview is with Ragnar Tørnquist and features a fairly in depth preview of the warzones, or PvP play, in The Secret World. It's a terrific read!

Guild Wars: Feast Your Eyes - Our First Ever Video Review

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 04:29 PM PDT

In our latest "first ever" feature, MMORPG.com presents a video review of the Guild Wars Trilogy. The trilogy of games includes the original Guild Wars as well as Factions, Nightfall and the final installment of Eye of the North. MMORPG.com's Mobin Koohestani takes viewers on visual tour of Guild Wars while simultaneously giving them something to think about in the form of his review. Check it out!

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