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Gamescampus.com announces red hot valentines events for its popular online games

Gamescampus.com announces red hot valentines events


Today Gamescampus.com announced a host of Valentines events and special promotions for its popular online games, Asda Story, Shot Online, Manga Fighter and MLB Dugout Heroes.
“Valentine’s Day is fun and playful and that’s what Games Campus games are all about,” said David Chang, Executive Vice President of Business Development at GamesCampus.com.  “We love having some fun with the community and offering all of these great in-game events and look forward to mixing it up all throughout the year.”
 

Shot Online

The popular golf simulation has now launched its Valentine’s Day sale. alentines themed clothes sets are now available to users in the shop.
In addition, the best-selling Shot Online item, EXP boxes will go on sale, from 10am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th.
 
Valentine's day in Asda Story
 

Asda Story

Asda Story — the popular 3D MMORPG – is offering Valentine Armor Sets, February Daily Gifts, Attendance Events and a Campus Credit Raffle. Players can visit an Event NPC in town each day to receive a Daily Gift Box complete with useful items and Attendance tokens for a chance to win more prizes including a raffle for up to 5,000 in Campus Credit! 
Other red hot Asda Story events include a Valentines Candyshop Crafting Event, a Valentine’s and President’s Day Double Drop featuring twice the dropped items and twice the Experience, and all Rapid Beginner Leveling items have been made permanent.

Manga Fighter

The casual online third-person-shooter game is celebrating the day of love with a Heart drop event from February 14th through February 28th. After each round hearts will fall from the sky. The top 10 players with the most hearts after the 2 week period receive a special in game prize.
 
In addition, Manga Fighter players are in for a special treat as they can enter for a chance to win real-life Manga Fighter action figures.
Fans can play four or more rounds every Saturday from 10 AM to noon PST during the month of February and be entered in a random drawing for a chance to win 20 figurines a week for a total of up to 80 figurines!
 

MLB Dugout Heroes

This sweetheart deal lets players earn better prizes the more they play over Valentine’s Day weekend (Feb. 12th -15th).  The more games players play, the more rewards will be reaped. Players are eligible for nuts as well as low to mid level Hassle items.
For more information about Gamescampus.com or any of the games listed, please visit www.gamescampus.com .


Secret of the Solstice: Valentine’s Month-Long Promo Event.

Secret of the Solstice: Valentine’s Month-Long Promo Event.

 

The GM Team of Secret of the Solstice have been busy working on fun and exciting ingame content for February “the month of LOVE”!
Cupid has come to the world of Xen and needs you to help save Valentine’s Day in two new exciting Valentine’s Day quests!

The Dungeon of Blackheart

Cupid has lost his arrows and needs your help to find it! Journey to Blackheart’s dungeon and retrieve his arrows to earn a 7-day Cupid’s Loving Heart Helmet.

The Letters of Love

Monsters all over Xen are dropping heart-shaped letters! Visit Cupid in Brynhilld to unravel this mystery. Bring him letters that spell out Valentine’s Day words to receive special prizes. Try and figure out all the secret words!

Valentine’s Day items coming to Xen!

Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, and love is in the air in Xen! Be the first to get these Love Masks when they are released on February 1st!


Valentine's day items

Valentine’s day items come to Xen!

 

You can also get the Love Masks in the Valentine’s Day Packs, which feature the Love Mask, Loving Hearth Emoticons, Rose Emoticons, and tons of love-themed consumables! Available in 7- or 30-day versions, both packs will be available February 1st in the Solstice Store.

Mabinogi Brings Science and Magic Together in the New Alchemy Update

Mabinogi Brings Science and Magic Together in the New Alchemy Update

 

Nexon America today released the latest content update for its fantasy massively multiplayer online game, Mabinogi, called, “Alchemist.”  The Alchemist update brings science and magic together and introduces a new storyline to the game, a new skill set, a new zone and new Shadow Missions.
 
 The Alchemist storyline will take players on a new type of adventure, teaching them a new skill set including Life Drain, Water Cannon, Wind Blast, Ice Mine, Barrier Spikes and Summon Golem.  As players progress through the Alchemist story, they begin to learn these new skills, using science to create elements they need, and magic to develop new skills.

The Alchemy skill set is only one of many exciting aspects being introduced into the game.

 

Life Drain is especially helpful when battling enemies, giving players more hit points as they drain the enemy’s life.  Water Cannon and Wind Blast are great close-range attacks that help players distance themselves from their enemies.  This gives players time to plan their next attack or to get away.  Ice Mine enables players to trap their opponents by freezing them, while Barrier Spikes immobilize enemies by keeping them away.  Summon Golem is another Alchemist skill that gives players an edge by giving them the ability to summon and control a powerful golem.
 
Taillteann, the new zone added to the world of Mabinogi, will have many of the usual components of towns, but will also have the Alchemist’s House to visit and explore.  Here, players can improve their Alchemy skills by practicing and learning things they can’t learn anywhere else.  Just northwest of Taillteann, players will find Stonehenge, the entrance to the Shadow World and access point to Shadow Missions.
Shadow Missions can be obtained by visiting the mission board at Taillteann Headquarters and then entering the Shadow Realm at the Stonehenge entrance.  These party quests take place in dungeons and have several objectives that players can choose from, fitting with their individual play style.  Players can team up with friends or recruit other adventurers and complete these missions for hefty rewards of EXP and gold. 
 
For more information about the Alchemist update and to explore the new content, visit: http://mabinogi.nexon.net

 

 


Outer Core

Outer Core is a new space style RTS browser based game. You can start playing in less than 60 seconds! No downloads required!Play against hundreds of other players to be the best, no matter what your playing style!
Build an multiplanetary empire in planets, moons, asteroids. Manage bases, starbases, shielding, move your millions of ships to attack and profit on others.

Earth Eternal Harts Fest!

Earth Eternal Harts Fest!

 

During the month of February, the Harts of Heartwood celebrate a week known as Harts Fest. A time of year where the Beasts of Earth display their affection for that special someone.

 

The practice originated deep in the Great Forest amongst the treetop city of Heartwood, where every year as a sign of affection the Harts would write poems to their soul mates. As the years went on, other Beasts began to adapt the tradition, adding small gifts or flowers to the basic poem.

 

A Moose in love

the Beasts of Earth display their affection for that special someone!

 

Today, Beasts of all races all over Earth Eternal stop slaying things for a few minutes, put on their nicest armor, and get all romantic like. It’s the time of year where even the toughest, meanest, angriest beasts around have to pen a sappy love poem for his or her cuddle-buttons.

 

To celebrate Hart Fest, official Heartwood Harts will be sent out into the world from Feb. 10th through Feb. 14th to collect ingredients to make gifts. Users can help these festival representatives by seeking out the items they need to construct these gifts. They may even be rewarded for their kind work!

 

And of course, no Harts Fest is complete without the traditional Harts Fest attire! Available starting Wednesday the 10th, this lovely outfit is the perfect way to get someone’s attention!

Conquer online: New Year Quests – The Spring Festival of Love!

New Year Quests – The Spring Festival of Love!

 

For the upcoming Chinese New Year, Conquer Online has prepared a string of quests for its global community to experience the profound and colorful customs of times past in this Chinese-style MMORPG.
Chinese New Year, also referred to as Spring Festival, is the most important of the Chinese holidays. According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 is the year of the Tiger, and this year’s Spring Festival happens to fall on February 14, the same day as Valentine’s Day.
Archer
Conquer celebrates the “Year of the tiger”
The Conquer Online 2010 Chinese New Year Quests will start on Feb 11th, and last till Feb 22nd, in which you will have an opportunity to take part in various traditional festivities with other players all around the world! You can set off fireworks for a new year’s blessing, join the imperial parade in Twin City and greet friends disguised as various types of monsters! Meanwhile, the deity Lucky Tiger is warning of the danger that is getting close, as the residents of Twin City are all indulging in the celebration. These evil predators are plotting to escape from their cages when the seal becomes weak during the Spring Festival. To prevent these predators from spoiling the gallant celebration, brave adventurers must work together to perform the seal ceremony and send back these monsters to their cages.

Valentine's day raid

 

What happens when New year and Valentine’s day fall on the same day? Epic questing in Conquer Online!
From the quests, you can not only earn rich rewards, such as Fortune Packs, Fireworks and Double Exp, etc. but also experience game versions of some customary Chinese New Year traditions.
Plus, Conquer Online will also provide players with some romantic episodes for St Valentine’s Day from Feb 12th to Feb 14th. You will be able to help a virtuous fox genie fight prejudice and gain her true happy ending, have a magical tour of Fox Eden in the disguise of a little fox, or just receive a Valentine’s Day Timing Bonus from Fox Spirit.
Click here for the full guide of Chinese New Year celebration in Conquer Online.

Dragon Oath: Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Game!

Dragon Oath: Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Game!

 

Valentine’s Day is upon us! As the time to express love is approaching, players will get an opportunity to share their feelings for other players in the world of Dragon Oath!
 
From February 10th to February 16th, Dragon Oath players will be able to visit the one and only Cupid in Luo Yang to receive some of his famed “Cupid’s Arrows.” Players can use these arrows on members of the opposite sex to indicate their potential love interest. Players who are hit with the arrow will possess the “Cupid’s Kiss,” which will be apparent to other players due to the radiating glow and hearts emanating from the player’s character!
 
The fun doesn’t stop there! Once a player “kisses” another with “Cupid’s Arrows,” they will both have the opportunity to return together to Luo Yang to claim a prize from Cupid. Prizes vary and include the incredible new “I Love You” fireworks display, a dazzling spectacle that is sure to catch every player’s eye.

Funny Birds Valentine Love Event Dragon Oath

Enjoy the Lovely Valentine Events in Dragon Oath

 

And the game hasn’t forgotten about the folks who have already found their in-game love! For those who are eager to renew their wedding vows, Dragon Oath is offering a chance to participate in the new “Parade of Roses” event. For a small fee, players can join their loved ones and be showered by a huge wedding parade of roses. Love will certainly fill the air as you relive your wedding memories!
 
So this Valentine’s Day, if your aim is true, you may be able to find that special someone! Or at the very least, get some very cool prizes. Come visit the world of Dragon Oath to rekindle the flame and to take a shot at love!

Hearts Valentine Game Event Dragon Oath

 

 

Dark Throne Review: Generic Gameplay Gets Something New

Dark Throne Review: Generic Gameplay Gets Something New
By Vincent Haoson (Vincenthaoson), OnRPG Journalist

 

In the world of gaming there is never really original gameplay, this applies to browser games as well, where one game after another mimics the same gameplay with a few “tweaks” to their system to make it unique from the rest. The story is the same with Dark Throne. However this game has tweaks that make the game stand out from the rest.

 

Ordinary is its middle name

The game has the standard four race choice that includes the usual bonuses for gold, offense, defense and spy capabilities for your units. However, Dark Legacy raises the ante by adding job classes that also include a different set of bonuses for the same four stats. To put in simply you can mix up the bonuses for your character with the use of the race and the job class system the game has. This gives the game a slightly different approach for bonuses. However the problem with the job class is that it gives you the first impression that the game is a one-character one-player game rather than a unit-based strategy game.

 

Gameplay

Dark ThroneAfter getting over the slightly misleading character creation system you are then sent to the overview and interface section of Dark Throne. The game is a unit-based strategy game that is similar to Kings of Chaos. You get to upgrade your structures, set the expertise of your units and attack other players in the old school strategy warfare style. Your attacks and spy missions are linked to your attack points so it’s all in how you use your points that determines your strategy. There is nothing really wrong with the gameplay because it is already tried and tested. However the problem with this kind of gameplay is that it does not provide any alternative means for you to play the game. It’s all wait and attack, for the whole duration of your Dark Throne experience.

 

Something to make you come back

There is however a game mechanic that makes you come back on a daily basis. Dark Thrones recruiter system, this system is part of Dark Throne’s two-way recruitment system.  Aside from the usual recruitment link that you can send to your friends, the recruiter system is essentially the official in-game recruitment process where you get to click the links of other players. Each click you do is equivalent to a unique click for your character meaning each click provides you with one unit. The recruiter system only allows a limited amount of clicks, however it refreshes daily so the system gives you a reason to log in.

 

Game Balance

Dark Throne has a balanced game system even with the inclusion of the additional bonuses due to the added job classes. Even the premium account doesn’t give too much of an advantage for those who opt to get it. There are no bonus increases or special stat boosts for those who pay premium, what they get are basically different titles, priority over updates and a more comfortable gaming experience.

 

Banking without withdrawing

There is a Banking system included in Dark Throne’s list of features. The banking system however has a unique process that is exclusive to Dark Throne. The first unique feature is that there is a limit to the number of deposits you make in the bank. You start off with only three deposits. You earn deposit points the same way as earning your attack points, so it really takes time before you can deposit more in your bank.

 

The second unique feature of Dark Throne’s banking is that there is a certain percentage that you can deposit in the bank. The game does not really give you the option of emptying the gold you have on hand. I don’t really know why the banking system was done this way, although I think it is likely done this way to make sure players get something out of attacks. Generally the primary problem with banks in this kind of game is that players will deposit all their gold to protect themselves from attackers. So setting a limit to both the number of times you can deposit and the amount of gold you can deposit makes sure that attacking players get something and not end up with an attack list full of players with zero gold.

 

Also the game only allows you to deposit, there is no withdraw button because the game automatically deducts from what you have in the bank if your gold in hand is not enough for needed expenses. This is very convenient and a safer way to handle game gold because you don’t have to worry anymore that your gold will get stolen by a surprise attack.

 

Conclusion

Dark Throne is one of those browser games that adds something to the tried and tested. This boosts the overall potential of the game as something that you can spend your time on. Even with the style of gameplay being used over and over again by other browser games. The game has a clean interface that you get used to instantly. This makes the game basic and simple and thus maximizing the core gameplay. It was smart to not bother with a storyline and just stick to the battles.

 

I find it also interesting that the game has a lot of limitations when it comes to upgrading and the armory as well, as this encourages replay ability because the game gives you something to look forward to. Of course the strong game balance is one of the most important things Dark Throne has. Some browser games tend to throw away game balance, Dark Throne has embraced it and because of this it has made it more appealing because there is no significant advantage premium players have over those playing for free. The recruiter system is another plus for the game because it provides you with an alternative way of earning more units without pestering your friends and relatives with recruiter links.

 

I must say that for a game that utilizes an overused mechanic, Dark Throne has made its own mark in the browser game genre. The question now is would you be willing enough to spend time to play the game? I know I would.

 

Pros:
– The bank system is efficient
– The interface is clean and crisp
– The game has a recruiter system where the game provides a way for players to legally get units in-game.

 

Cons:
– The character creation is misleading
– The alignment system has no use as of the moment
– There is a limit to how much you can put in the bank.

Maiden Desmodus

Set in a richly detailed original fantasy world with a horror theme and powered by a custom game engine, Maiden Desmodus offers an intense multiplayer role-playing environment and brutal real-time player vs. player combat. Choose a side in the ongoing war and train unique guild skills such as blood magic, medicine, crafting, sword fighting, and firearms.
 
Join us now and discover a more interesting world to inhabit!
 
A Brief Background:
When the Kneyan Kingdom was conquered a hundred years ago and the Kneyan people of the mainland exterminated, The Isle became an independent kingdom. With the trade routes decimated by war, the Kneyans of The Isle settled into a peaceful and self-reliant existence. That is, until the arrival of a dark being that came to be known by the islanders as the Maiden Desmodus.
The Maiden Desmodus, described as a witch by some, a vampire or demon by others, began feeding off of the population. Great efforts were made to slay the Maiden, yet all were futile. In time, the Kneyans forged an unspoken truce with “The Crimson Goddess” and blood was soon being offered in worship at temples throughout The Isle.
 
However, a rebellion against the practices of traditional Desmoduism led to the fracturing of the Kneyan Kingdom, and now the emerging Kingdom of Thiria wages a brutal war with their former brothers to the south.
 
Some of Our Features Include:
– A totally unique game world with no cloned rooms or cheesy descriptions
– Description-driven character interaction
– Non-automated real-time combat where you control every attack and counter
– A totally player-driven economy with an extensive crafting and market system
– Build a sprawling private estate or take a room in an inn
– Experience high-level mass warfare and conquest
– Player created cabals and political intrigue including the ability to be voted into office
– Hundreds of unique skills to learn and master to customize your character
– Story-based task system so there are always interesting non-grinding things to do
– Unique and repeatable quests available
– Guild trials to advance within your guild
– Detail that is unmatched by other online RPGs creates a rich and immersive experience
– MXP compatible play allows you to use your mouse to point, click, interact, and navigate
– A beautiful and fully functional web client with MXP, sounds, buttons, gauges and mapper
– NPCs that talk with you and interact with you, each with their own life and backstory.