Yearly Archives: 2012

Gamania Reveals Lucent Heart’s Stadia Expansion

Gamania Reveals Lucent Heart’s “Stadia” Expansion

 

Lucent Heart Mount Racing

 

Gamania Digital Entertainment has announced Lucent Heart’s second major expansion, Stadia, coming March 20th. Bringing a significant amount of content, players can expect new areas and bosses, the first Tarot Battle Pets, the unique Mount Race system, and more. Gamania has released a preview trailer for the expansion.

 

 

“This will be our second major expansion for Lucent Heart and it’s coming with some great RPG and social content,” said David Wong, COO of Gamania. “My favorite new feature is the Mount Race, which adds Mario Kart style racing to the game. We’ve been having a blast playing it internally and I can’t wait to let our players give it a try.”

 

Lucent Heart Medusa

 

Stadia will launch on March 20th as a free update for all Lucent Heart players. Key highlights include:

 

Mount Races: The Mount Race is a full-featured kart-style racing game with multiple mounts and tracks, items, and of course power slides!


Tarot Battle Pets: The powerful Tarot race is the newest type of battle pet to fight alongside players. Each Tarot pet has its own unique skills, role, and animations.

 

Additional Content: Players will find new zones, bosses, instances, armor sets – even songs and moves for the Dance System.

 

 

Players can follow the Stadia teaser site until its March 20th launch for upcoming in-depth information and join Lucent Heart’s fun and friendly community today.

OnRPG and Spunkify Take on PCGamer in Tribes: Ascend

OnRPG and Spunkify Take on PCGamer in Tribes: Ascend Glory Match

 

The day has arrived. After countless hours (about 4) of training today I will be leading my team of crack shot MMO players with virtually no experience at FPS games into a match against the most British of British gamers in the world, PCGamer Magazine!

 

 

PCGamer has trained for the last 3 weeks on Gold Accounts preparing for this day. It’s a true David VS Goliath story and OnRPG welcomes you to check out the live streaming action right here at OnRPG. Streaming will be hosted by LevelupTV and you can check it out at their website http://levelupyourgame.net/live or directly at http://twitch.tv/leveluptv. Below will be an embedded version of our match as well and feel free to log-in and try out our new comment system!

 

 

Streaming will begin at 1:00pm PST/10:00pm CET however the service will be live half an hour prior if you want to join in for the trash talk and technical difficulties.

Watch live video from Level Up TV (1) onwww.twitch.tv

Eden Eternal Releases Ranger Class and End-Game Content

Eden Eternal Releases Ranger Class and End-Game Content

 

 

Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, has released the latest content patch for its highly popular free-to-play MMORPG, Eden Eternal. The new content update includes the all-new Ranger class, an increased level cap, new maps and dungeons, and upgraded PvP content.

 

Eden Eternal has expanded its vibrant world to include the ranks of the agile warrior known as the Ranger, whose deadly aim can easily disable opponents from a distance. With a fury of high DPS ranged attacks at its disposal, including the Meteor Shower and the Arrow of Fear, this powerful class can stealthily take out its opponents from afar by bow, artillery gun or even eagle. The Ranger class’s unique ability to summon the assistance of the mighty Hunters eagle makes it a lethal new addition to the Eden Eternal universe.

 

 

In addition to the Ranger class, an increased level cap of 65 and new PvP enhancements have been made. The improvements such as a 3v3 Matchmaking system have been refined to more effectively pair players with others in their level range. By creating a more balanced, intensive match, players have access to an even-footed arena experience to prove their strength in PVP combat.

 

 

Also included in this Eden Eternal content update:

 

New Level 61-65 Maps:  Amazing new areas including the Witchcraft Forest and Shiver Peak for players to forge through new landmarks in pursuit of wealth and adventure.

 

New Level 61-65 Dungeons:  Epic dungeons full of new dangerous monsters for players to battle, secrets to discover and powerful gear to loot and equip.

 

 

A new trailer showcasing some of this is now available as well. Check it out!

War2 Glory Rekindles the Flames of War with New Phoenix Server

War2 Glory Rekindles the Flames of War with New Phoenix Server

 

 

Just A Game, rapidly expanding worldwide publisher of interactive multiplayer games for browser and mobile devices, today announced the launch of their next server for WAR2 Glory, a browser game set in the World War II conflict.  WAR2 Glory is a strategic game that allows you to build your own town and defend it.

 

 

Current WAR2 Glory servers are so full they’re burning up!  Rising from the ashes is “Phoenix”, the newest server for players to leap into the action.  Named after the Phoenix Breakwaters used in World War II to follow up several naval landings including the Normandy landings; breakwaters were also used to save Ouwerkerk, Netherlands in 1953. The Phoenix Breakwaters are still used to this day in Britain.

 

 

The new Phoenix server also allows players both new and veteran to jump into the fray, allowing the formation of new alliances, shaking up the leaderboards and creating a furious, fun-filled battlefield.  Starting today, players will be racing to see who dominates in this new environment.  With over one million players, the push for a new server came not from Just A Game, but from the community itself, where players of all levels of competitiveness wanted to stretch themselves into a new space. OnRPG will be offering a giveaway shortly to celebrate the rise of the Phoenix!

 

 

“Phoenix is a great new addition to the WAR2Glory experience, most importantly because it was something the community demanded through its constant growth,” said Kris Litson, senior game manager.  “A new server is not only a great benefit to current players but is a great way to offer new players a level playing ground to join in on the fun.”

 

 

Just A Game isn’t done yet.  Soon WAR2 Glory players will find the option to construct all-new ocean fortresses named “Strongholds” and from there, launch the most violent and cunning attacks yet on other alliances!  Soldiers should prepare themselves for the most intense Alliance combat to date. When Strongholds launches, players will be able to utilize new and unique items and officer equipment to out-gun, out-last and out-manoeuvre all who would oppose them. Strongholds are best held as a group.  Alliances – a group of players who band together for protection and dominance – must work closer together than ever before to ensure victory whilst defending and crushing defeat for their opponents when attacking.  Donate resources, units, items and the most powerful officers, because true cohesion is the key to victory and each Alliance is only as strong as its weakest member.

 

 

WAR2 Glory is a strategic game that allows you to build your own empire of cities and defend it. The only browser game that allows the players to recreate original units from WWII and recruit soldiers and workers. Players will find more than 40 real units, such as Tiger tanks or Katyusha missile launchers.  Players must also conquer new territories and complete missions to progress, Players will increase their rank, develop massive armies and command multiple cities. Compete with thousands of other players from all over the world as players meet the many challenges placed before them in this innovative and realistic game, based on skillful management of resources.

Uncharted Waters Online Splashes Special Giveaways to Newbie Sailors

Uncharted Waters Online Splashes Special Giveaways to Newbie Sailors

 

 

 

Today Netmarble announced a special giveaway for new comers to Uncharted Waters Online. Following a full month, new players will receive Novice Sailor’s Packs simply by logging in. This novice package includes the essential items to help new players; basic water and food, Sailing and Surveying Skill Handbook, an Anti-Natural Disaster Item, Fishing Skill, LifeSavers and more. Beside the Novice Sailor’s Item giveaway, players will also have a chance to win 3 more packaged items and even a vessel just by leveling up. The first voyage is never easy for new comers, but those who perceiver will be rewarded greatly as masters of exploration.

 

 

Event Detail (Feb 22nd ~ Mar 21st, 2012)

 

Receive Novice Sailor’s Item: As soon as you log-in to the game, you will receive a Novice Sailor’s Item.

 

 

Acquire 3 Additional Sailor’s Item Packages: Get some mastery of each skill (Adventure, Trade, Battle) to receive more packaged items. Adventurer’s Item, Soldier’s Item, and Merchant’s Items are available to obtain.

 

 

Win a Vessel: When a player reaches Lv20 of all 3 skill criteria will receive a vessel.

 

 

Uncharted Waters Online is well-known for its rich content and sophisticated system, and this will challenge new comers at the beginning. This Novice Sailor’s Item will help new players to adapt in the wide oceans and lands of Uncharted Waters Online.

 

 

Relive the Age of Discovery and become a historic voyager!

E-Sports @ OnRPG: February 22nd Report

E-Sports@ OnRPG: February 22nd Report

By Umar Farooq (Kluey), OnRPG Journalist

 

 

 

This week was a hectic week yet one of the most important in my opinion. E-Sports organizers haven’t taken a big step towards expanding in a long time. Growth so far has been spurred by the community and players. This week, MLG decided to make their event a PPV only event. I have listened to all sides of the argument, mainly Sundance on Live On Three, and think that overall, it is a good move by MLG for E-Sports in general.

 

 

MLG PPV-Only

MLG winter arena qualifiers are wrapping up and the final event is on its way. A few days back, MLG announced that the event would be PPV-Only with a price of $20. People went nuts in the TL thread at first but eventually calmed down into constructive criticism. There were a few concerns and either Sundance or another professional had something to say about them.

 

 

The first major concern was that $20 is excessively expensive for the average customer. We are all either students or part time workers and $20 every event is unaffordable. Most people reacted by organizing events with their friends to share one PC or join up at a bar hosting it. While this is great, not all my friends watch Starcraft and some of us do not have a barcraft near us or simply are not allowed in. Sundance had a much more professional response. As this is the very first PPV-only event in Starcraft history, they do not have a benchmark to follow. Simply put, they chose the highest reasonable number and are experimenting with it. If MLG used, say $5 they would be in a rough spot when they announce to people that they have to raise the price whereas if they announce they are lowering the price, people will love that.

 

 

An average sized Barcraft watching MLG.


Another major concern is the fact that Gold Member’s do not get what they were promised. Almost everyone had accepted the fact that Gold Members should be getting access to the live stream. MLG had fired many employees a few months back and some of the people in charge of Gold Member had been laid off as well. This makes it near impossible for MLG to track the number of buyers of PPV who are Gold Members. In addition, the Gold Member had not been promised that this new season would be free. Gold Member’s were promised the Pro Circuit in 1080p but not the Seasonal MLG this year. Lastly, the number of Gold Members is not as high as it may seem. Sundance told us “the majority of people used the hot pockets Silver Membership offer on Facebook” and the number of Gold Members are few. This means that people who are not willing to pay the $20 are pretending to be Gold Members just to get something done.

 

 

The last and most valid concern is that events happen all the time and paying $20 each time will ruin E-Sports. In my opinion, this simply cannot happen. If all the leagues expect money to come in each time, they will stop making money and destroy E-Sports. If it is constricted to only 2-4 leagues, this business model will work. The fact that we won’t be paying for every event creates competition between the leagues that will force them to add more features.

 

 

Overall, this new business model of PPV-only should be a huge success, given that the leagues use it responsibly. Not every league can use this business model, and they have to acknowledge that fact.

 

GSL Season 1: Ro4 is near!

 


GSL Season 1: Code S. Round of 4

 


The second time in GSL history that MC, NesTea or MVP has not been in the Ro.4. That being said, these players are currently the top players and deserve to be here. Fnatic_aLive, MVPDRG and MVPGenius are currently playing the best in each respective race. My predictions? DongRaeGu will absolutely crush GuMiho using a bear maul. aLive and Genius will be a bit more interesting though. I think that aLive is playing extremely well but as Tasteless pointed out, he’s been TvT’ing his way up. If aLive practices for his TvP well enough he should be able to pull out a 3-2 win over Genius. In the finals, DongRaeGu will finally get his long awaited and well-deserved GSL trophy.

 

 

Michael Pachter – Consumer Analyst predicts future of E-Sports.

Michael Pachter is a consumer analyst at Wedbush Morgan, a leading financial services and investment firm. It is safe to assume that he has an unbiased opinion towards gaming and E-Sports and has made reasonable predictions. As summarized by ‘confusedcrib’ on Team Liquid:

 

1. Audience size will double every two years over the next 10 years

2. E-sports is comparable to College Baseball

3. An active, playing community is key to growth

4. E-sports will eventually be on TV

 

 

We will take MLG as an example for prediction 1. The current audience size is around 250,000 concurrent online viewers. If we double this 5 times, we get 8,000,000 people watching at the same time. Now, if we have 8,000,000 people watching, what company would not sponsor that? That is potentially a huge endorsement deal on TV (we will get to this at prediction 4). Prediction 2 says E-Sports are comparable to College Baseball. In 2008, Baseball World Series got 13 million viewers. Because E-Sports is not only Starcraft II at MLG, 13 million viewers is not too farfetched. Thus, I think “2. E-Sports are comparable to a national sports league” is a better fit. Prediction 3 is obvious and in my opinion is what we are maintaining now. Prediction 4 is the most interesting. E-Sports will eventually be on TV. I am a believer of the fact that Internet will take over Television in the near future and that an Internet live-streamed event should be much more successful. If Television does make it through the next dozen years, then the average viewer will have played video games of some sort and it will make perfect sense for networks to capitalize on E-Sports broadcasts.