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Blade & Soul (KR) - Closed Beta 2 participants revealed

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 05:28 AM PDT


After a short website maintenance, Blade & Soul's official Korean website stated that the participants who got into Closed beta 2 have been informed. Unfortunately, that list did not include me :( Closed beta 2 will have a total of 4 servers, with around 12,000 testers chosen. With that, the Assassin skill trailer has also be uploaded (I combined 6 demos into 1).


There will be a series of internet cafe tours in Korea as well as the game edges closer to a commercial release. Bet ya can hear my heart cracking right now...

Peach Garden Online - Unreal 3 cuteness

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 08:15 PM PDT


I recently had the chance to play this new online game for a while, but I wasn't really impressed to be honest. Developed using the Unreal 3 Engine, Peach Garden Online (direct translation) is an anime-ish turn-based MMORPG from China. There is a small backdrop of the Romance of the 3 Kingdoms in the game, as players can complete special quests and summon generals found in the novel to fight alongside you. The game also has around 20 classes (including advancements), most of which are pretty unique on the battle field.


But that were all the positives I found. I can't remember why I hated turn-based MMORPG, as i actually liked Atlantica Online, but Peach Garden Online has several features which irked me. For example, pets. Yes, you can capture only 3 pets and have on in battle with you, meaning this game is heavily dependable on party play even from the start. And the skills, even normal attack cooldowns just frustrated me.


Being a game still in the phase between Closed Beta and Open Beta (China games have tons of weird test phases), I could understand if the social features are lacking. But I couldn't really see any to be honest, other than the normal partying, trading and whispering. The game looks awesome, but the core content is somewhat of a letdown even if the armors at high levels look like a winner.


Posted by Shri Krishna

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MMORPG News

Voyage Century: New Olympian Figureheads

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 07:24 AM PDT

The Voyage Century Online team has announced that new ship's figureheads have been introduced to the game based on Olympian gods. According to the dev team, the figureheads offer an additional customization option for ships as well as bonuses during battle.

4Story: Big Changes to Lure PvPers Back

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 07:18 AM PDT

ZemiInteractive has announced a plethora of significant changes coming to 4Story in an effort to bring the PvP crowd back into the game. The team plans to implement balance changes across all six classes. Crafting issues are also being addressed.

WildStar: Gamescom Reveal Interview with Chris Hager

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 05:17 PM PDT

One of the most closely guarded secrets finally came to light during last week's Gamescom. Carbine Studios and NCSoft finally revealed WildStar and MMORPG.com's John Milburn was on hand to grab some face time with Chris Hager. Check out our sweet interview with Hager and then add a few of your thoughts about WildStar in the comments.

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning: From the Warp: Mini-Games Day & Space Marine Demo

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 05:10 PM PDT

In his latest "From the Warp" column, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller takes a look at the past month and the news coming out about all things Warhammer. Garrett's got a few thoughts about the new Space Marine demo, Warhammer: Wrath of Heroes and even some news about your local game shop. Check it out!

General: Realm of the Titans Preview

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 05:32 PM PDT

As part of our expanding coverage of all things MMO, we have a special treat in store for our readers in the form of a preview of one of the "up and comers" in the MOBA genre: Realm of the Titans. MMORPG.com's Joe Sanicky has created a terrific preview of Realm of the Titans that you won't want to miss! Read on and then let us know of your experiences in the comments.

General: The Clothes Make the Man

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 05:43 PM PDT

It's no secret that often men play female characters in MMORPGs. In his latest comic for MMORPG.com, David North casts an eye on real world clothing that reflects that notion...and the trouble it can sometimes cause. Check it out!

The Secret World: The Secret War & Guaranteed Beta Access

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 11:15 AM PDT

MMORPG.com has partnered with Funcom to bring our readers exclusive news found nowhere else on the 'Net today. As The Secret World approaches beta testing, Funcom is ready to reveal new information about how the beta access will work. This is a definite must read for folks interested in being part of one of the most-anticipated games. Keep reading!

EverQuest II: War of Zek Now Available

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 11:45 AM PDT

Everquest II players will want to head in game to update their clients with Update 61: War of Zek. Among other things, War of Zek includes dynamically scaling dungeons, a house rating system, a new dungeon and raid and much more.

Rift: Get Your Cake & Eat It Too

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:12 AM PDT

The Rift half-birthday celebration has officially kicked off as of today. Everyone, whether former subscriber or new player, is invited back to Telara to partake of the birthday event. Devs are celebrating with big XP gains and contests.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes: Bug Bash Extravaganza

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 09:32 AM PDT

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that the "Bug Bash" patch for Vanguard has been successfully deployed. The patch contains a number of important bug fixes for items, classes and adventuring and was released on August 24th.

Global Agenda: Recursive Colony Expansion Free to Everyone

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 09:16 AM PDT

Hi-Rez Studios has announced that the upcoming Global Agenda expansion will be free to all players of the game. Called Recursive Colony, the new content will be available for PAX attendees to try out and is, according to developers, the largest expansion thus far for Global Agenda.
Posted by Shri Krishna
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