Thirst of Night is a futuristic, vampire styled MMORTS game. Thirst of Night gives you the chance to build a new civilization, raise a gargoyle to defend your people, defeat humans and rival vampires alike and form alliances to crush all opposition! Thirst of Night also offers a fully browser based experience, with nothing to download or install, putting you immediately into the action.
Publisher: Kabam Playerbase: Medium Graphics: Medium Type: MMO EXP Rate: ?? PvP: Open Filesize: N/A
Pros: +Unique setting. +Gargoyle system introduces new element of strategy. +Helpful tutorials.
Cons: -Very similar to other browser-based strategy games. -Emphasis on cash shop purchases.
Overview
Thirst of Night Overview
Thirst of Night takes a different approach when it comes to vampires. Set after the destruction of human society, vampires now control a world wrapped in perpetual twilight. Players have several quests that help with resources and army development, join alliances, and develop their gargoyle that will assist them in combat. Players will also face off against human remnants and other vampire clans bent on defeating your regime.
NGames has announced that Pockie Ninja will receive its next update, Chapter 7.5, on February 13.
The update raises the level cap to 100, introducing new content, quests, and a level 96 Valhalla instance. The outfit class system will now allow players to reach higher outfit synthesis levels, while high level players can also access a new Equipment Exchange system to upgrade level 80 items to level 90 items. The game also gains a new Equipment Extraction system to allow players to extract Inscribed, Enhanced, and Slotted Items by using special Talismans.
Level 80+ players will also be treated to weekly cross-server battles. The weekly tournaments will first pit players on each server against each other to determine a champion. These champions will then go on to face off in a cross-server tournament. The winner will be able to defend their title the following week, and all participants will earn prizes.
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Pockie Ninja: Chapter 7.5 announced for Feb 13th launch
Brawler’s level cap hits 100 with new equipment, quests and weekly cross-server fights
Naruto and Bleach inspired browser-based brawler, Pockie Ninja will be unleashing the Chapter 7.5 update on February 13th. The update will add massive cross-server fights to the game and raise the level cap to 100.
The popular free-to-play MMO will treat players to brand new equipment, auto combat options and fresh content as they quest their way to level 100, including a brutal Level 96 Valhalla instance and cross-server fights that promise to challenge Pockie Ninja’s most steeled ninjas.
The Chapter 7.5 update will see Pockie Ninja’s unique outfit class system upgraded to allow higher outfit synthesis levels affording more control over how players shape their characters.
High level players will also be able to use the new Equipment Exchange system to exchange existing level 80 items to level 90, offering an instant, powerful upgrade on selected equipment sets.
Meanwhile, a brand new Equipment Extraction system will give players more freedom over how they manage their equipment load outs. Players can use this new system to extract special Inscribed, Enhanced or Slotted items by feeding in selected Talisman’s and choosing the exact item they wish to obtain after extraction.
War of Ninja Cross-server Fights!
Level 80+ players are about to experience their biggest battles to date – brand new, weekly War of Ninja showdowns.
Every week, Pockie Ninja’s servers will go head-to-head in a furious battle to determine the greatest ninja of all. Each server will first host its own battles to determine a champion fighter, with the server champions then going head-to-head in a gritty cross-server tournament. The winner will be crowned the best in game for a whole week, with the chance to defend their title the following week.
The system will feature both individual and group matches, and prizes will be handed out to all participants.
Optimizations and bug fixes
Publisher NGames have also optimized the current content and fixed a host of bugs for the Chapter 7.5 update.
Bloodsouls can now be auto synthesized, the gem removal fee has been cut in half, players can finally hide their equipment’s attributes, and a Card House has been added to Angel City.
HP and damage problems have also been addressed for the update, and the Las Noches Challenges has been fixed to offer a smoother gameplay experience.
All of this new content and more will be unleashed when Pockie Ninja: Chapter 7.5 is released on February 13th. Sign up and play Pockie Ninja for free: http://www.pockieninja.com
GamesCampus has announced Valentine’s events for two of its games: Scarlet Legacy and Asda 2.
Scarlet Legacy will receive several new event quests: players can help villagers in the Friendly Spring Village map for a package of premium items, collect special collection items for a Valentine’s themed costume piece and title, or earn more tokens and costumes by exchanging items with players of the opposite gender. The game is also still celebrating the Year of the Dragon with rare items, high level skill books, and fireworks to be collected.
In Asda 2, players can also find special tokens between February 14 and March 13, which can be exchanged for Valentine’s vanity items. Soul mates can enter into a special raffle, and players can daily choose an NPC to become Valentines for useful items in return. Players can also dig up the letters “L” “O” “V” “E” for a pet booster set, gift lower level players for a title, and more events found in the game’s community.
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GAMESCAMPUS IS FEELING THE LOVE IN SCARLET LEGACY AND ASDA 2
Valentine’s Events Abound In The Popular MMORPG’s
Sunnyvale, Calif. (February 07, 2012)- Less than three <3! Leading online game publisher GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com) announced today its romantic gift offerings to their Scarlet Legacy and Asda 2 communities this month with a bevy of events. From now until March 13th, players can indulge their romantic aspirations in both games with special activities, sales, quests and more! For more information lovebirds can fly over to http://www.gamescampus.com/
Scarlet Legacy celebrates the season of affection with a number of new event quests! Enter the Friendly Spring Village map to find possessed villagers – free them from this demonic influence and receive a package of premium items. Turn in special collection items to receive a Valentine’s themed costume piece and a rare event title. While you’re visiting the Village, help soldiers defeat their rivals for the love of the beautiful girls of their dreams. Find a player of the opposite gender to trade items with, and collect even more event tokens and special costumes!
Spirits will remain high with a second set of events, dedicated to the Year of the Dragon! Gain access to a limited time map with increased item drops, bonus exp, and find the precious Gold Ingot drops that can be traded in for titles, high level skill books, and rare equipment. In addition, all monsters in Scarlet Legacy will have a chance to drop fireworks; collect these fiery treasures to trade in for powerful recovery items and a unique costume set, but hurry – these will only last until March 6th.
Asda 2 is no stranger to love, as the game relies on strong partnerships to compete and succeed. Starting February 14th and running until March 13th, players will be able to gain and spend special event tokens to acquire a number of vanity items themed for the season. Join up with your soul mate for the chance at a special title and entry in to a raffle. Choose one of 4 NPCs to be your Valentine each day and receive a variety of useful items. Participate in the Gifting Event, where high level players can grant new players a unique costume, pet and more to receive a special title in return. Grab a shovel and dig up the letters ‘L’, ‘O’, ‘V’, and ‘E’ to receive a booster filled with items for your loyal pet companions. Plus, don’t miss out on several artistic and community contests to win great prizes!
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If the impending conclusion to the NFL season is giving you a case of the crazy eyes, it might be a good idea to take your aggression out on NFL Blitz, EA’s addition to (formerly) Midway’s hyperviolent football series. This downloadable title features the same frantic action that fans of the franchise have loved for the past decade — seriously, the exact same action. It’s so faithful that playing it takes me back to the halcyon days of 1998 when we had dial-up internet, a Clinton in the White House, and Chumbawamba had a bright future ahead of them. The only thing missing from this iteration is the post play grab-assing which allowed you to brawl for a few moments before the play selection screen reappeared. Evidently the NFL didn’t want their sport — which is built upon the pillars of violence — to be marred by such behavior. Minutia aside, fans of the original home or arcade versions of NFL Blitz will be pleased to know that this current outing does the series justice.
The basic game is still a fast paced, violently simplified take on the Sunday tradition, and this downloadable entry surprises with an impressive level of polish. The HUD and transition effects — things too often ignored — get presented with a certain sheen and flourish that enhances even the simplest menu navigation. Likewise, the announcers have just enough wit to keep me from muting my television — which is a rarity for sports games. While the core mechanics of the game may be carried over from the late ’90s, the presentation makes it clear that this is a Blitz for today’s gamer. This fact is further pronounced in the plethora of different modes. The Blitz Gauntlet charges you with climbing a ladder of opponents similar to how you would in a classic Mortal Kombat title. Every few victories against NFL teams rewards you with a Boss Fight: four quarters against a squad comprised of hot dogs, Neanderthals, and other assorted macho warriors. These specific matches take a page from NBA Jam by adorning the field with various power-ups, making the games even more frantic.
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Adhesive Games have confirmed the Meteor Entertainment division will indeed publish Hawken as a Free To Play game.
The news comes several weeks after NowGamer.com revealed a job advert for a Marketing Manager that said the : "Responsible for the marketing of forth-coming FTP FPS Mech Video game to core PC gamers and to leverage its cross over appeal to gain awareness from, and monetize against, a broader gaming audience."
The release date is currently set as 12/12/12 and you can find full details about Hawken's closed beta at www.playhawken.com.
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It’s funny what a mix of good and bad timing can do for a game. Take Radiant Silvergun, for instance: originally an arcade game and then a relatively limited Japanese Saturn release in 1998, the game became a favorite among the ultra-hardcore, import-happy crowd… assuming they could get the game. Due to its short life on the shelf and the general fervor over its developer Treasure, Silvergun quickly gained triple-digit price tags. Some would suggest that not playing Radiant Silvergun doesn’t make you a real gamer. Well, it’s not that good, but now it’s back and better and easier to get than ever.
Radiant Silvergun is definitely a shooter from 1998. It requires a different kind of skill than today’s arcade shoot-em-ups, where the number one strategy is knowing when to tip-toe between curtains of bullets. Here, enemies are typically small and everywhere, bosses and midbosses are frequent, and they all have tricky patterns that can throw you off if you don’t learn them or don’t kill the boss before they get really tricky. On top of that, the game has an orthodox emphasis on weaponry. You have three basic attack types — vulcan, homing, or spread — that can be combined to make different combinations, like a vulcan cannon that fires from both ends of the ship, or a homing laser that goes for any enemy in your radius. Oh, and a “radiant sword” that you can swing around or use it to absorb certain pink bullets and charge up a super slash. In this version, you can map the combinations to any button you want, but the tower of button icons on the side of the screen when playing can still look a little intimidating. Nevertheless, it’s a feast of firepower.
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(English website) Continent of the Ninth, more affectionately known as C9 in the online gaming world, recently added the new Bullet Shooter class into the official Korean servers. ThisIsGame uploaded a game footage of this new class, showing how it can be effective both in a group or when soloing. Note that the English server is currently having its VIP test right now!
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In a season riddled with life-changing mega-sequels, Corpse Party couldn’t have arrived at a worse time — especially on a platform so ravaged by the deadly tag team of piracy and disinterest. With its distinctly fan-made presentation and digital-only availability, XSEED’s latest isn’t going to turn heads like the Uncharteds and Modern Warfares of the world; though, in the case of Corpse Party, this lack of attention just might be for the best. While most of our modern gaming blockbusters seek to offer either awkwardly bloodless violence for the sake of the coveted catch-all Teen rating or Bruckheimer-esque glorification of combat, the folks at Team GrisGris obviously didn’t suffer under these same publisher pressures. Corpse Party doesn’t seek to cast the widest net possible with a series of escapist power fantasies that gently nudge players down a path of rewards; from the outset, the game wears its heartlessness on its sleeve, dispatching characters in ways that have yet to debut in your nightmares (but soon will). This glorified visual novel may resemble a B-tier Super Nintendo game on the surface, but nothing else I’ve played over the past 25 years has been so relentlessly brutal, bleak, and terrifying.
Though Corpse Party looks like an ancient JRPG, trappings like hit points, an inventory, and tile-based movement only exist as lip service; the “game” portions of Corpse Party act solely as a conduit for the narrative. Like Phoenix Wright and 999, Corpse Party is a visual novel, though it looks and plays decidedly more “gamey” than other entries in the genre. Instead of transitioning from static scene to static scene from a first-person perspective — typical of the genre — the game employs 2D sprites and an overhead perspective, providing players with a more familiar means of input. And since you’re tasked with controlling a group of defenseless teens, combat simply isn’t an option; the few foes found in the game most often kill with a single touch, making their presence more disturbing than any turn-based ghost battles ever could.
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(Official website) So, everyone is raging about the public Closed Beta for Diablo III which went live recently. How many of you got in? Well, I sure didn’t. With tons of footage being uploaded and the experience limited to level 13 content (after killing King Leoric), I guess not that much is lost. So, to join in the festive mood, here is a small armor gallery I found on some Chinese gaming forums where they are debating about the Korean MMO-design elements found in them.
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Massively Speaking Episode 185 marks the debut of the Justin and Bree show as the microphone is passed on to a new generation. Many Bothans died to bring you this broadcast, so show some respect, you scruffy-looking nerfherder! Today we talk about RIFT's new trial, MMO anniversaries, and why Star Wars: The Old Republic may not be dying fast enough for everyone's taste.
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Last year we got our first look at Line of Defense, a new MMOFPS from Derek Smart and his team at 3000AD. The title is looking good so far and the devs are certainly eager to show off their progress. As such, 3000AD delivered five brand-new screenshots showcasing the environments and outfits that players will experience, including desert and snowy terrains.
Line of Defense takes place in the same game universe as Smart's Battlecruiser 3000AD series, and promises to deliver "open-world FPS mayhem" from the depths of the ocean to the heights of space and everything in-between. You can check out the new screenies in the gallery below, and make sure to catch up on our Derek Smart interview about Line of Defense if you haven't already!
This week is Gamer Safety Week, and before you laugh at the thought of getting injured while playing your favorite MMO, we should point out that the safety has more to do with your accounts than your person.
Nine major game companies have joined forces to form the Gamer Safety Alliance, an organization that seeks "to break down traditional competitive barriers and share information and best practices within the computer and video game industry."
DUST 514 may be a PlayStation 3 exclusive for the moment, but CCP has confirmed that the title will offer USB keyboard and mouse control options. CCP Jian broke the news late last night on his Twitter account, though there's no word as of yet on whether using a keyboard/mouse combo will translate to an edge over players who are using a PS3 controller.
DUST is a sci-fi MMOFPS set in CCP's New Eden universe, and it is directly connected to the long-running EVE Online MMORPG. Players take on the role of ground-based mercenaries who fight for territory control and share the universal economy with EVE's capsuleers.
Diablo III may not be out yet, but that's no good reason not to be filling up your virtual coffers for the day that it hits the streets! Blizzard has thrown the switch on Battle.net Balance, activating its online payment service that allows players to charge up their Battle.net funds to purchase various Blizzard game services.
The new Balance system can be used to buy World of Warcraft game time (although you can't set up a recurring subscription with it), in-game pets and mounts, paid account services in WoW such as character transfers, digital copies of Blizzard titles, and the opportunity to buy and sell items on Diablo III's auction house. It's important to note that not all regions will be able to participate in Diablo III's real-money transactions, however.
Once real money has been funneled into Battle.net Balance, it cannot be converted back into cash. Blizzard does state that in some regions, players will have an option to get cash back on Diablo III auction sales via PayPal. The company also mentioned that there is a cap on how much any player can have in his or her Balance account and that there are potentially region-specific expiration dates for Balance funds.
I've been playing a lot of EverQuest II lately, and one thing that the game has in abundance is choice. Whether we're talking about combat vs. non-combat activities, group vs. solo content, or a huge class roster, Sony Online Entertainment's fantasy sequel is pretty ridiculous when it comes to play options.
There's so much choice, in fact, that it's occasionally difficult to decide what to do next. Take the aforementioned classes as an example. Thanks to the introduction of the Beastlord in last December's Age of Discovery expansion, the game now has a whopping 25 classes to choose from, and I have 13 of them sitting in various stages of advancement on my character select screen.
Which one should I play? Should I make one of the other 12? These are the times that try men's souls! OK, not really, but it can be a tough call. What about you, Massively readers? Do you have too many alts?
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Those of you who've been waiting to pull the trigger on a TERA pre-order because of the uncertainty over retail collector's edition versions of the game will have to wait a little longer. En Masse Entertainment's Evan "Scapes" Berman posted an official statement on the TERA website a short time ago that basically says the company is aware of the problem but has no time-table for fixing it.
In a nutshell, the En Masse website has been advertising physical collector's edition packages for the better part of a week, but when gamers go to the various retail partner websites listed on the page, the CEs are nowhere to be found. Some TERA fans are a bit anxious because pre-ordering guarantees a slot in the fast-approaching closed beta period, and the only alternative thus far is to buy a digital version of the game directly from En Masse.
Diablo III delivered 100,000 beta keys to North American fans this week, but it also revealed that the epic death animations from the game's first gameplay reveal were actually faked and won't be in the final game. Upcoming online FPS Blacklight: Retribution has challenged players to play 20 ranked matchmaking games by Thursday to win an exclusive golden helmet, and Massively still has beta keys if you'd like to get involved.
Heroes of Newerth released its potentially overpowered new hero Berzerker this week, placing Artesia into the free hero pool for legacy accounts a week early. League of Legends introduced its updated AI, adding 40 champions to the bot roster for both Summoner's Rift and Dominion co-op games. Dota 2 released a new test version to trial experimental changes without interrupting balance testing, and dungeon crawler Path of Exile showed off two new screenshots of its upcoming 0.9.6 patch. Finally, Bloodline Champions increased all XP gains by 50% this week in patch 2.3 and has launched a hilarious new photo content that's sure to get some questionable entries.
If you live in China and play online, you know the name ChangYou. The company is a bit less well-known over in the US, but it's still made a name for itself with quirky titles like Zentia and Duke of Mount Deer. It's also apparently making a massive amount of money. According to the company's fourth quarter financial report, ChangYou wound up with a total gross revenue of $435.5 million, with profits surging to $248 million.
CEO Tao Wang says the company can thank a variety of games for its success -- the aforementioned Duke of Mount Deer, an expansion for Tian Long Ba Bu, and the browser-based DDTank. The success of the company in the online market is just part of the ever-expanding Chinese marketplace, which generated over $5 billion dollars last year alone. That's good news for ChangYou and its fans, since the company will enter the next year with plenty of money to generate more games.
Age of Empires Online has been bringing free-to-play RTS action to the masses since August of last year, but so far players have had access to just three civilizations: Greek, Egyptian, and Persian. All of that is about to change, though, so ready your shillelaghs as the Celts join the battle. This new civilization, which seems to draw inspiration predominantly from Irish and Scottish folklore, will bring players a variety of new units and strategies with which to drive the opposition to its knees. Whether you're wreaking havoc with the speedy Woad Raiders or sacrificing a deer with the druidic Augur, the Celts will certainly bring new twists to any playstyle.
And of course, a new civilization also means new quests. The Celts' quests will have players battling it out in the frigid north, where the icy weather will slowly sap the health of any unit caught in the elements. The Celts will also introduce stealth missions, such as infiltrating an enemy fortress without waking the sleeping guards. To see the new civilization in action, just click past the cut for a bagpipe-filled teaser video, then head on over to the game's official site to get in on the action for yourself. Sláinte!
RIFT Live Producer Hal Hanlin and Systems Producer Adam Gershowitz were flagged down by fansite Magelo to tackle a grab bag of various questions about the game, including the process of injecting this title into the hearts of the Russian populace. According to Hanlin, the Russian release of RIFT was "very smooth," and he credits Trion Worlds' partner in the region, GFI, with assisting in that.
Even as itemization improvements continue to roll into RIFT, the devs state that they're constantly monitoring damage output. For the next patch, Warriors will see a buff to their DPS as attack power will be tweaked to boost the pain.
Hanlin promises that "soloable content is very important to us" and pointed at the success of Instant Adventures and the Chronicles of Telara as proof that Trion has responded to the desire for such content in the game.
The devs touch on small details from the recent patch and their vision for expert dungeons as well.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and aside from mad dashes to the Hallmark store for cards and boxes of chocolate, the season is also typified by various MMO events. This year is no different, and Sony Online Entertainment is queuing up a couple of noteworthy shindigs in EverQuest II and Free Realms.
Norrathians will be celebrating Erollisi Day from February 7th through the 20th, and there are plenty of contests, quests, and love-soaked goings-on to keep everyone happy. Free Realms' Festival of Hearts lasts a bit longer (February 7th through March 8th to be exact), during which time players may partake of Valentine's Day-themed environments, quests, and reward items.
Finally, Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures is re-introducing a few Valentine's Day items to its StationCash markeplace, and you'll find more info on each game's celebration events at their respective official sites.
You know 'em -- those places shrouded away from the everyday grind of the world where you can chill-out without being interrupted (excepting spouse aggro), a private nook where you know there is a definite beginning and end to your adventure, one that offers the best possible loot. They are areas often steeped in lore.
They are... the instanced dungeon.
There are actually 19 separate PvE dungeons currently in Aion where Daevas can get their dungeon crawl on. If you include the Fortress instances, you can add another 10 dungeons to this list. Adding PvP instances raises the number even higher. However, since fort instances are seriously lacking in lore and fort ownership is required (so availability is not assured), we will forego including them. We'll also omit the Dredgions and PvP arenas to keep the list PvE focused -- after all, there are times you really may not want to bother with fighting the enemy!
This week, Wings Over Atreia explores the first half of the dungeon list for the benefit of both young whippersnappers and old-timer Daevas alike. Why would veterans need it? Because dungeons aren't just for certain levels anymore. For a change of pace or to break out of a rut, grab yourself some lowbies, mentor down, and check out one instance a day -- you'll pass two weeks before ever repeating. You might even have fun, meet new friends, and renew your enthusiasm for Aion.
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