| End Of Nations Announces First Closed Beta Posted: 03 Jul 2012 02:56 PM PDT Trion Worlds is preparing End of Nations for its first of three closed beta events. The event will start on Friday, July 20 (12:01am Eastern) and continue through Sunday, July 22 (11:59pm Eastern). The event will let players test out upgrade options, a wide variety of units and battle tactics, large and small player maps, and a variety of terrains. Beta invites will be going out through the official End of Nations page. Players can also buy the Founders Edition at $29.99 to secure their place in the beta, plus gain a host of benefits including two months of VIP membership, discounts, loot boosts, and more. Trion Worlds also publishes Rift.  End of Nations Gameplay Screenshot Source: Everybody Wants to Rule the World: End of Nations TM First Closed Beta Event Coming July 20, 2012 Digital Founders Edition Guarantees Access to Beta Events Trion Worlds today announced that the first of three highly-anticipated closed beta events for the award winning Free-to-Play online military strategy game End of Nations™ is scheduled to start at 12:01am EST Friday, July 20th and continue through Sunday, July 22nd at 11:59pm EST. Participants in the first closed beta event will join the persistent global conflict as they connect with allies from around the world to bring down the oppressive Order of Nations, or take on the opposing faction in epic PVP battles. The first closed beta event promises both large and small player maps across a variety of different terrains, as well as a multitude of upgrade options and a wide range of units and battle tactics to deploy. Gamers interested in taking part in the beta can sign up via the official website for the chance to get an invite to one of the 3 beta events – http://endofnations.com/en/beta/ . Random keys are also being handed out via the official End of Nations Facebook and Twitter sites. For those hard core gamers who want guaranteed invites to every closed beta event, as well early access privileges, the End of Nations Founders Edition is also now available for pre-order for $29.99 (USD) at www.endofnations.com. As well as guaranteeing access to the closed beta phase, Founders Edition buyers get the ultimate bang for their buck with a head start to the open beta, and multiple in-game bonuses to embark on the road towards global domination. The End of Nations Founders Edition includes: · Two-month* VIP Membership, including:
o 1,000 in-game credits
o 60 game 50% XP Boost
o 30% store discount
o 10-win Loot Boost
· Exclusive Founders “Motherboard” unit skin set
· Exclusive Trion “Magma” skin set
· Exclusive “Founder” forum title
· Veteran’s Status: Level 5 Start Boost on a new Commander Character
· Additional Commander Slot All content will be activated at the start of Early Access. The exclusive "Founder" forum title will be activated as soon as they sign into their Trion Worlds account. *VIP Membership commences, and all in-game benefits, including currency, characters, items, and boosts, will be activated and applied to your Trion Worlds account upon your first login after the start of Early Access. Boosts, credit allocation and store discounts are active only for the duration of the VIP Membership. Fans who continue VIP Membership each month after investing in the Founders Edition will retain all Founders Edition VIP benefits. By applying, you may be eligible to participate in one or more of the End of Nations closed beta events. In order to participate in a closed beta event, you must agree to a Terms of Use, License, and Non-Disclosure Agreement in which you will represent and warrant that, among other things, you (a) are eighteen (18) years of age or older and (b) are not an employee, agent, contractor, officer or director of a developer, manufacturer or publisher of video or computer games other than Trion Worlds. Gamers from around the globe can join the conflict here: www.endofnations.com.
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| Blacklight Retribution Debuts On Steam Posted: 03 Jul 2012 01:37 PM PDT Perfect World Entertainment has announced the full launch of Blacklight Retribution on Steam. The launch on Valve’s Steam service includes a few bonuses. New players who register through Steam and reach level five will get a free orange Portal weapon tag. All players can also get a blue Portal Weapon tag during the first week launch, even veterans who use the full download client. The game has also launched new Oceanic servers to support players in the Australian and New Zealand region. Perfect World Entertainment also publishes Rusty Hearts and War of the Immortals. Blacklight Retribution: Steam Hero Montage Source: BLACKLIGHT: RETRIBUTION NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM Exclusive Portal Gun Tag and New Oceanic Server Accompanies Free-to-play Shooter’s Debut on Steam (Redwood City, CA) July 2, 2012 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc. today announced the official release of its hit first-person shooter Blacklight: Retribution on Steam. The popular free-to-play game is now available for download by the more than 40 million players using Valve’s digital distribution service. In celebration of the Steam launch, every new Blacklight: Retribution player who registers through Steam and reaches level five is granted a free orange Portal weapon tag. In addition, both Steam and veteran players will have the opportunity to acquire a blue Portal Weapon tag during the first week of the Steam launch. “We’re excited to make Blacklight: Retribution available to all the PC gamers using Steam,” said Clifton Chu, Product Manager, Perfect World Entertainment. “The level of competition is going to be raised from intense to cut-throat with the influx of new Steam players.” Perfect World Entertainment also launched new Oceanic servers to better serve players in and around Australia and New Zealand. Players in those regions can now interact with North American players without experiencing latency issues typically associated with connecting to faraway servers. For more details on how to obtain the exclusive Valve branded items and to download and play Blacklight: Retribution for free, please visit: store.steampowered.com/app/209870
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| Soul Captor Begins Closed Beta Posted: 03 Jul 2012 01:21 PM PDT Gamania has announced the start of closed beta testing for Soul Captor. Everyone who participates in the closed beta test will earn a Goldenmane Mount, a Run With Joy emote, and item enchantments when the game goes live to help them in their journey. Soul Captor’s beta will also feature a full schedule of events, contests, and in-game competitions. Gamania (beanfun) also publishes Divina and Lucent Heart.  Soul Captor Gameplay Screenshot Source: Soul Captor is LIVE! - CBT starts today @ www.soulcaptoronline.com Gamania Digital Entertainment is thrilled to open Closed Beta Testing for its new higly anticipated free to play mmorpg Soul Captor. The CBT is live today and the Gamania team can't wait to receive the first feedback from players and would like to thank everyone in advance for testing the game. Everyone is welcome to join the fun at www.soulcaptoronline.com. Community Events Enter the world of Soul Captor with your trusty Anima by your side now that Closed Beta has started (from 3rd of July). Immerse yourself in this beautifully inspired adventure on your quest to save the Dual World from destruction, capturing monster souls along the way! Everyone who enters Closed Beta can claim these great free prizes once the game goes live: a ‘Goldenmane Mount’, a ‘Run with Joy’ emote, and item enchantments! Throughout Soul Captor Closed Beta, we will be running a fun-packed schedule of contests, competitions and events both in game and out. There’s plenty to keep you busy and loads more to win, so stay up to date with all the latest news on our website, forums, Facebook page and Twitter feed! Soul Captor is scheduled for full release very soon on Gamania's beanfun! platform.
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| Update 7.5 Live For World Of Tanks Posted: 03 Jul 2012 12:42 PM PDT Wargaming has released the latest update for World of Tanks, adding new tanks, maps, and more. Update 7.5 introduces new Tier 10 vehicles; Americans get T110 E4, T110 E3, and M48 Patton III, Germans get the E-50 Ausf M and JadgPz E-100, Soviets obtain Object 268 and T62A, and the French get Bat Chatillon 25t and AMX 50 Foch 155. Also in the update are new lower tiered tanks (Tier 5 French light tank ELC AMX, Tier 8 German JagdPanther II tank destroyer, Tier 6 Dickermax tank destroyer, and Tier 8 American T26E4 Super medium tank), plus three new North American maps: Port, Highway, and Quiet Beach. Wargaming also publishes World of Warplanes. World of Tanks Update 7.5 Trailer Source: New Top Tier Medium Tanks and Tank Destroyers to Storm World of Tanks Update 7.5 3rd July 2012 — Wargaming, the award-winning game developer and publisher, today announced details for Update 7.5 for its armored MMO action game World of Tanks. The forthcoming release will introduce new Tier 10 medium tanks and tank destroyers, as well as new maps and vehicles. "The introduction of new Tier 10 medium tanks and tank destroyers opens up massive new possibilities and choices for players looking for heavy firepower and armor", said Sergey Burkatovskiy, Lead Producer at Wargaming. "But we're always committed to all of our players and the new lower-tier choices and maps will appeal to anyone looking for a fresh World of Tanks experience." In Update 7.5, the American tech tree will receive the largest number of new Tier 10 vehicles: two T110 (E4 and E3) destroyers and the M48 Patton III medium tank. Fans of the German Panzerwaffe will enjoy commanding the E-50 Ausf M medium tank and JadgPz E-100 tank destroyer. The menacing Tier 10 Object 268 and the T62A medium tank round out the Soviet tech tree, while the French tech tree will be expanded with the Bat Chatillon 25t medium tank with additional gun and the AMX 50 Foch 155 tank destroyer. Update 7.5 will also give fans of lower-tiered tanks new options, including the Tier 5 French light tank ELC AMX, the Tier 8 German JagdPanther II tank destroyer and Tier 6 Dickermax tank destroyer, as well as the Tier 8 American T26E4 Super medium tank. Players will also be given the chance to assert their military dominance on three new maps, each taking place in North American locations – Port, Highway and Quiet Beach.
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| Joymax Announces Knight Age Posted: 03 Jul 2012 12:20 PM PDT Joymax, publisher of Silkroad Online and Digimon Masters Online, has announced a new title: Knight Age. Knight Age is a fantasy MMORPG in which players ride and battle on mounts, with each steed offering different power ups. The game also features a pet system known as “Pupa,” where players can collect different Pupa, raise them, and even combine them to new and powerful pets. Knight Age will also feature PvP including 50 v 50, 1 v 100, and Guild Siege Battles. Knight Age will open its first closed beta between July 10 and July 17. Knight Age Intro Source: Mount Your Warhorses In A Never-Before-Seen Riding-Action Battle 50 vs. 50 Colossal Battle Commences Once Knights Are Recruited, Starting July 10th JULY 03, 2012— Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher widely known for Silkroad Online and Digimon Masters, announced today their newest and most ambitious MMORPG title, Knight Age. Knight Age is considered Joymax’s next online game sensation following the success of Silkroad Online. Knight Age, launching globally, will open its very first English closed beta testing to all players between July 10th and July 17th. Players can register through the Joymax Portal site at http://www.joymax.com/knightage/ for their first chance to play Knight Age! Knight Age, a 3D fantasy MMORPG, will take players through a vast world of Knights battling against a malicious God. Featuring a unique riding-action where — unlike other MMORPGs-Knights can perform elaborate attack skills on mobile mounts. Knight Age provides a one-of-a-kind combat system that is carried out on mounts with each ride providing different types of power-ups! Another impressive feature of Knight Age is the pet system known as ‘Pupa’. Players are able to journey with a variety of pets that will fight alongside the Knight. With over 20 different ‘Pupa’s to collect, players can raise them and also combine their features to create a whole new and more powerful pet. It is up to the player to create the ultimate ‘Pupa’! The game is set to feature a colossal PVP system where PVP battles can range from up to 50 vs. 50 and even 1 vs. 100 for the ultimate battle for Excalibur! Knight Age will also feature Guild Siege Battles where players will fight against other guilds, to siege or defend, over the castle and become the castle ruler! Ruling the castle comes with great benefits such as an exclusive chance to acquire high-end rare items and automatically earn in-game money. “Following the wildly successful launch of Digimon Masters, now is the perfect time for Joymax to focus on bringing yet another crown jewel to our growing library of quality titles that appeal to gamers of all ages and nationalities,” said Nam-Chul Kim, CEO of Joymax. “We are excited to garner feedback from this upcoming closed beta testing period.” Knight Age’s compact action packed closed beta test will begin on the 10th of July, and last for a week, until July 17th. The closed beta test will be open to all users via the Joymax portal. Players looking for all the latest news, including contests and screen shots, can check out Knight Age’s Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/officialknightage, or Twitter at @OfficialKnightAge.
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| Tynon Posted: 02 Jul 2012 05:10 PM PDT Tynon is a unique hybrid of RPG and RTS. As goblins storm across a torn land, it’s up to you and a band of heroes to restore balance to the kingdom. Adventure into various locations and battle ferocious enemies. Build your cities and upgrade the buildings. Research better equipment for your troops and train your heroes to become formidable in battle. Discover an epic storyline awaiting you as you rebuild the land!  Publisher: uCool
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Yes
Filesize: N/A Pros: +Strategic combat system. +Bright, colorful graphics. +Flexibility in town development. Cons: -Limited multiplayer. -Requires grinding/farming to continue. -Building queues are limited.
  
OverviewTynon OverviewTynon is a browser based game that combines elements of an RPG with an RTS. The game sports a single player adventure mode, where you fight various things to gain more power for your heroes and units. Most importantly, adventuring earns you gold, which is then used to purchase and build your city. The city offers a variety of buildings, which allow you to collect money, develop goods, and enhance your troops. Players can also train their heroes to ensure they’re caught up with everyone else. Tynon Screenshots Full ReviewTynon ReviewComing Soon… ScreenshotsTynon ScreenshotsComing Soon… VideosTynon VideosComing Soon… System RequirementsTynon System RequirementsComing Soon. . . |
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