Monthly Archives: June 2009

Fantasy Tennis: Season 2 Coming This Month

Burda:ic, a leading publisher of online games worldwide, today announced the start of the Summer Festival in colorful sports MMORPG, Fantasy Tennis Season 2. Kicking off the June update, the festival lets players experience summer on the courts with parasols, popsicles, and a variety of poolside attire. As a reward for braving the heat, Burda:ic will even be handing out free, limited edition t-shirts as gifts!
Of course, the June update adds more than just the festival proceedings. A few in-game tweaks have been made and three new Gacha sets have been added, including the truly fantastic Literature Set. Dress up as Robin Hood, Zorro, or the great Sherlock Holmes and take to the courts as your favorite fictional hero!

Everquest 2: Monument and Might Game Update

WHAT: EverQuest® II’s game update, Monument and Might reveals the true appearance of Kurn’s Tower to Norrath; panicking the inhabitants of Kunark and intriguing adventurers to its doors. A new void anchor emanates from the tower, as if a ghastly chord has tied its fate with the invading void. A warlord from a far-off land has turned his conquering eye upon the lands of Kunark and will stop at nothing to find a great power that may lie just within the tower’s walls!
UPDATE FEATURES:  
* Let someone else do the work for you! Monument and Might introduces Research Assistants which allow players to train their spells up to higher grades one at a time! They are available around Qeynos and Freeport, Neriak, Haven, Gorowyn, and Kelethin. Check out the research guild hall amenity that allows you to access the research system in the comfort of your own house or guild hall!
* More than 80 new quests in the Rise of Kunark overland zones!
* Player-written books – Leave your permanent mark in Norrath by writing and distributing books! Books look and act just like the current books in the game, and you can hold them in your inventory or place them in your house or guild hall for other players to read. Read Rothgar’s blog about user-written books here!
* All-new Charasis West Wing group quests!
WHEN: The Monument and Might game update is scheduled to go live on June 16, 2009.

Atlantica Online Gets Mid-Year Update

NDOORS Interactive today announced the release of a patch for their hit free-to-play MMORPG, Atlantica Online. The patch includes several feature updates which will enhance the user experience and improve gameplay. NDOORS is committed to maintaining and improving the world of Atlantica Online, as well as listening to feedback from players and incorporating their ideas and suggestions into each version update.
With the latest patch, Atlantica Online will now offer:
* Jackpot System: A new challenge system which allows players to select an item they have found in battle and gamble for a chance to obtain a large quantity of that item, with odds determined by the item’s value
* New Dungeon: The ‘Mysterious Inn’ has been added to the Central Asia region and is available to players level 120 or higher
* Improved Arena Betting: Now players can bet on arena battles remotely
* Chatting Emoticon Function has been added
* Ring Craft: Will now be called ‘Accessories Craft’ and will have the ability to craft rings and necklaces
In addition to the updates outlined above, the patch will adjust the balance of mercenaries in Free League and will have an effect on how a character’s basic stats influence their damage according to class type. Certain material items will no longer be used and some equipment boxes have been combined for convenience.

Cosmic Supremacy

Cosmic Supremacy is a FREE tick/turn-based massively multiplayer space strategy game with a 3D ‘Galaxy View’ interface. You share a galaxy with hundreds of players each with their own alien civilization. Some of them might turn out to be your enemies, others could be your allies. You need to explore the galaxy around you, discover new solar systems, colonise new planets, and expand your empire. You can design every ship in your fleet, and research new advanced technologies so that you can build faster and stronger ships that will give you the edge in epic battles.
Cosmic Supremacy is offering an innovative mix between traditional multiplayer strategy games and persistent online games. A game in Cosmic Supremacy (which is called a ‘Galaxy’) exists in it’s own completely separate galaxy. Every Galaxy has a definite start, and ends when there is an obvious winner. Galaxies usually last between 3 and 6 weeks, but you are not required to sit behind your computer and babysit your empire all the time – instead (just like in a wide variety of browser based games) you give your orders and commands, and check back several hours later to see the results of your decisions.
Cosmic Supremacy is a true 4X game (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate), and there are many different strategies to grow and expand your empire. You learn from your achievements as well as your failures, and try to do even better next time. Cosmic Supremacy allows you to do just that, because every game has a limited duration before declaring a winner. After that you enter the next galaxy, refine your strategies by learning from your experiences in previous galaxies, and try to get an even better score this time around.
And best of all: a full 3D controllable galaxy-map, that actually shows the world you are playing in! Now imagine you can seamlessly zoom in on every planet, sun or ship, giving your orders right there in the map, twist and turn the view around, and zoom out again to see the vast stretches of the entire galaxy… Territorial borders and ship-routes are displayed as well as special effects to make this experience a feast for your eyes.
If you are into online space strategy games, then Cosmic Supremacy might be just what you have been looking for!

Mir 3 Trailer

A nice trailer for Mir 3: Prelude To War by WeMade. Mir 3 is a free MMORPG set in an Eastern fantasy realm which was originally released as and expansion for Legend Of Mir 2. Check out this video!

Tantra Online Review: Pretty Game, Sexist Character Options

By Kei Beneza (Dividelife), Onrpg writer

 

Tantra online is a beautifully themed MMO set in a Fantasy World that is heavily influenced by Indian Mythology. Most of the Characters look like modernized Aztec mercenaries (geez, that’s a first) and the enthralling background complements this theme pretty well. The lighting effects generated by combat emphasizes the beauty of ingame battles, making it more than appealing in accordance to the game’s graphics.

 

What exactly do players get when they emerge themselves in the world of Tantra? Let’s have a look…

 

“Ok, where am I?”

 

If exploring is your main reason for wanting to play MMOs then Tantra wont disappoint you one bit. The game’s map is quite huge with each area themed to perfection. You don’t really have to worry about getting to see the same ‘ancient-blocked’ background over and over again since most of the areas in the game look different from the rest. I wont lie about the fact that it gets pretty boring when everything looks exactly the same, so I guess this gives Tantra some extra points. Although I said that Tantra looks Aztec-ish, some of the areas look like they were based on Chinese Mythology. Then again, seeing some female characters with Chinese hairstyles proved that theory to be true.

 

Movement

 

Tantra uses WASD keys to move, which is a lot better compared to click and attack. This preserves your character’s mobility and assures you that you can really implement your desired playstyle, rather than senselessly clicking around while looking for your next target. You can also revert back to the old click and attack mode but that won’t do you any good now would it?

 

The interface is rather basic and is easy to get used to. At least we know that we won’t have to garble around looking for tips on how to use a skill.

 

Smexy?

 

The character designs would probably remind you of Perfect World. Some characters tend to wear slightly revealing clothes that emphasizes their wearer’s figure. Fan Service really, but no one argues with fan service. It’s really fun to see your characters look snazzy in high level gear, and Tantra’s weapons and armors look quite exquisite in that field. Their brightly rendered gear illuminates a certain beauty and elegance that is sure to make any player smile.

 

Talk about Sexists: A run through character creation

 

Unlike other MMOs, you’ll get to pick between eight classes. You however, in reality will only be picking between four classes since all of them are merely separated by gender. It is quite unusual since regardless of their similarity in weaponry and some tactics, there are no tribes that consist of both male and female (making me wonder how hard it is to reproduce).

 

The eight classes: Naga, Kimnara, Asura, Ralsasha, Yaksa, Ghadarva, Deva, Garuda.

 

If you think that gender is the only thing that separates the females from the males, then you’re dead wrong. Each class, though sexually discriminative (hehe) have their own set of skills and gameplay. Yeah sure… The Naga and Kimnara are both tankers and are melee dependent, but they both have their own skill trees that make them quite different from one another. This means that if you’re a guy and your playstyle fits the Kimnara tribe’s then you’ll be stuck with a female character (I don’t think thats a problem though since we get a lot of cross-players already).

 

The game lacks variety when it comes to character creation, since you’ll only be able to change your face and hairstyle while creating your online persona. It’s pretty easy to come across clones everywhere you go. So make sure you get a good set of armors since that’s probably what will separate you from the rest.

 

The Cool Stuff

 

Aside from being able to upgrade their equipment, The game grants players the ability to create armor and mix potions. Now we know this is not a normal thing and is quite charitable for an MMO to feature. This lessens the probability of having a bankrupt character dwell in a state of stasis.

 

The COOLER Stuff

 

After reaching a certain level, players are opted to choose a deity. These ancient Gods are quite essential since choosing one would grant you a couple of new skills that will aid you in your journey. You can also switch to another God but doing so would probably cost you.

 

Visual Alert!

 

The graphics aren’t really that special. The visuals look pretty much like any other MMO today. Though Tantra’s graphic engine is kind of old, their visual execution remains awesome. I guess having an old graphic engine doesn’t necessarily mean that the game isn’t capable of  carrying out stunning visuals. Tantra is definitely a good example of exercising old graphic engines. The trees are quite colorful, and the background is rather invigorating. The buildings are nicely detailed, making it easier for you to get into the game. I’d say the visuals are more than just impressive.

 

The characters look fully detailed but I was mostly captured by the armor detail. Each armor looks quite appealing, with nice details that compliments their basis. Sometimes it feels kinda nice to just look at your character’s gear while running around and killing enemies. If that’s the case, then you’ll have a lot of fun looking at the armor sets catered by Tantra online.

 

The game has a lot of jaw dropping skills that were made fancy to your delight. Effects such as freezing, fire spells and all types of debuffs look undeniably cool. Just seeing the skill animation may already be enough for you to know what it does to your opponent. This visual technique serves big points in my book.

 

Bar none, Tantra’s visuals are breathtaking.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen the court is now in session!

 

When my friend told me about this game, I hurried over to the office to download my copy. I can say that I wasn’t disappointed since the game was more than enough for me to appreciate. The game could use a bit more sounds since the battle sounds doesn’t really quite cut it, but if you’re willing to give it a try then I’m sure that you’ll be more than happy you did.

 

Pros:

– Good graphics

– Array of characters

– Tantalizing skill sets


Cons:

– Could use some more sounds

– Gender option maybe
– Graphics could be improved in terms of texture.

Angels Online: Dumpling Wars

Dumplings have been a staple of Chinese cuisine for hundreds of years. Today, the folks at Angels Online want to share these delicious delicacies with their fellow gamers, so they have prepared a series of special “Dumpling Wars” events so they can enjoy a great snack and grab fabulous rewards.
Bazac is a greedy demon that has summoned the evil legions of the Riddle City army to loot the dumpling ingredients for himself. The army is vast and powerful, but very predictable. They always attack the four main cities at the same fixed time. Gamers should work together to fight them off. If they are successful, they will be rewarded with fabulous weapons and equipment.
During the event, players can pick up ingredients that have been dropped by Level 21+ monsters or by collecting Level 21+ materials to make Dumplings of different flavors. Different dumplings will have different effects, but all of them will be useful in helping to stop Bazac’s attacks.
In addition to this calamitous event, an ancient scholar, Villiersas, has warned the Angels that their precious land is being destroyed from constant battles and the corrupting influence of the Evil Lyceum. He is calling on all Angels to help him rebuild and restore the once pristine environment of Eden. All fighting and production gamers can join in the event and work hard to finish all 4 weekly quests. There are plenty of challenges and rewards waiting for those gamers that help Eden flourish again.

Project Powder, Wind Slayer, Fiesta Updates

Project Powder:  Two new maps are being released this week. One of which is Equilibrium Part 1. A fresh, colorful setting, along with dozens of hard to find shortcuts make this map really stand out. Racers will have to use their creative thinking and riding skills to get the best times.
Wind Slayer: Anyone who logs on between 12pm-2pm on either Saturday June 20 or Sunday June 21, will receive 5,000 gold on their account. This gold could really help out a new player or an experienced one.
Fiesta: A hot summer raffle begins this week.  Every cumulative 10 dollars worth of Spark Cash spent in the Fiesta store will create a raffle ticket under the account name of the player.  The raffle starts June 17th and ends June 30th. Here are the prizes:
1rst place: 24″ LG Monitor + nVidia 9800GT Graphic Card
2nd place: 22″ LG Monitor + nVidia 9600GT Graphic Card
3rd place: 19″ LG Monitor + Logitech G5 Laser Mouse

Nostale: Global Announces Exciting Monster Boss Event

Uforia, a new online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games, announced today that it would host the “Aqua-Gel Race” at 4PM PST for all Nostale: Global players.  The Aqua-Gel is a monster boss that resembles a giant block of jelly with a Spoon in it which spawns countless smaller jelly-like creatures.  The event entails interested players being divided into two teams each of which will be sent to a separate area to battle an Aqua-Gel.  The first team to kill an Aqua-Gel will be rewarded with a variety of exciting in-game items. 
Prizes will include the following:
One Marble Dining Table, a Good Samurai Box and a set of 12 Loud Speakers
“This is a great chance for Nostale: Global players to have some fun and meet some new people as well as a shot at getting some great prizes in the process”, said Sabroso, the Nostale: Global Game Master.