Yearly Archives: 2008

Angels Online: Class Strategy #3 – Bowman

Today, the Angels Online team has decided to make a brief introduction of Bowman.

Angels Online offers 14 distinct classes, including swordsmen, mages and more. Each class has its own unique and charming characteristics. However, if players want to learn cool skills from more than one class, this game helps them do just that. There is no need to create a new character and learn skills. Players can choose the skills that they really want to use from the Skill Angel, an NPC within the game.

As a class which is highly skilled at dealing output damage to their enemies, Bowmen are not so popular in game at the very beginning. Their defense abilities are not as excellent as that of the Swordsmen. They don’t possess AOE skills like the Mages. However, Bowmen are very strong and should not be overlooked, especially when they have formed a team. Bowmen can create far more outstanding output damage than Mages.

How to become an eligible Bowman? Bowmen do not only think about quantity of arrows they let fly but the quality of the aim! There are always Swordsmen, Mages and other class players in a team. While Bowmen can deal out a lot of damage, they should also try to protect the Mages, Priests and others with their distinctive skills.

Courtship: Let the Dating Begin!

Courtship is the traditional dating period before engagement and marriage. During a courtship, a couple dates to get to know each other and decide if they would be suitable for marriage. Usually courtship is a public affair, full of pomp and with both families involved.

How about courtship in Eudemons Online? That must be much more romantic than reality. How can you express your love when you encounter a beautiful maiden in Eudemons Online? It’s easy! Just do it! You can express your love to your beloved just by clicking your mouse. It includes activities such as dating, where couples go together just hanging out, kissing, riding on mounts together, or other great activities! Can’t wait? Courtship will be coming soon, this November!

Atlantica Online Brings Strategic, Turn-Based RPG Gameplay Back To The MMO World

NDOORS Interactive Launches Free-to-Play Atlantica Online

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Oct. 30, 2008 – NDOORS Interactive’s free-to-play MMO has launched. Atlantica Online brings classic turn-based RPG combat combined with deep strategic gameplay to the online multiplayer world.

Atlantica Online’s combat system draws inspiration from traditional RPG gameplay and merges it with heavy strategic game elements with the mercenary and nation management systems to set it apart in the MMO world.

The turn-based combat gives players the chance to plan complex battle strategies as they control a party of up to 9 characters. Players can also form groups with two other players for a total of 27 characters in battle. Pre-battle planning will also be essential to success. Players must pick the optimal combination of party members called mercenaries to bring into a fight. This allows gamers to craft a different combat set-up for each battle and take advantage of hundreds of possible skill combinations.

With the mercenary system, players will recruit and develop mercenaries of different classes for their combat squad. Players must plan how to best spend their limited resources to obtain the optimal mix for their play style. They will be faced with decisions like would it be better to recruit a new healer, an additional ranged DPS or should they upgrade the armor for their existing front line tanks. Players will also need to lay long-term development plans to maximize the skill combinations of multiple characters as they level.

The nation management system allows guilds to plan the conquest of cities and even whole nations. More complex than simply engaging in PvP combat, guilds must oversee complex economies to keep their conquests strong. While managing a town, they plan everything from culture, commerce and industry, even down to the placement of buildings for the maximum output. Successful rulers are rewarded with rare items.

Along with Atlantica’s official launch, the game’s item mall has opened. The item mall contains many different power-ups, licenses and scrolls to aid players in their journey to Atlantis. Players can also take advantage of deals to get these items at a discounted rate. Items range from $5-$20, with 100 Gcoins equaling $1. Purchased items are transferred directly into a player’s accounts.

“With Atlantica’s official debut into the MMO space, we’re ready to turn some heads,” said Peter Kang, CEO of NDOORS Interactive. “We’re very confident the market is ready to embrace strategic, turn-based gameplay.”

NDOORS is also currently running a promotion that gives players multiple chances to win thousands in cash and prizes by participating in the game’s PvP area called the Free Leagues. NDOORS is also hosting a satisfaction guarantee program. Putting their money where their mouth is, NDOORS will give $20 to qualified players who no longer want to play the game, Players have until Nov. 30 to win any of the bonuses or apply for the satisfaction guarantee program.

Atlantica Online is set on Earth, in a parallel reality that takes players through a fantastic journey to discover the lost secrets of Atlantis. With its heavy emphasis on strategy, Atlantica was designed to stand out amongst the ‘cookie-cutter’ MMOs. The strategic gameplay incorporated into the turn-based combat, mercenary and country management systems will appeal to strategy and RPG players.

Outspark’s Pre-Paid Game Cards Coming To Best Buy Stores Nationwide

SparkCash Cards Offer an Exciting Way for Outspark Members to Take Their Game to the Next Level

Outspark (www.outspark.com), a leading “virtual playground” of online community-based gaming for all ages, announced the arrival of its pre-paid cards at Best Buy stores across the United States. Through its partnership with GMG Entertainment, Outspark’s SparkCash Cards will be available in Best Buy stores nationwide beginning November 2, 2008.

The $25 cards are redeemed online for SparkCash, Outspark’s virtual currency used to purchase hundreds of unique items in all Outspark games. From clothing and weapons to pets, power-ups and more, SparkCash is the ultimate way to customize and empower any Outspark game character.

Prepaid cards purchased at Best Buy also come with an exclusive in-game item. Those who purchase and redeem SparkCash prepaid cards during the month of November will receive a special costume in both Fiesta and Secret of the Solstice.

These new SparkCash Cards give all Outspark community members a convenient way to personalize their gaming experience. Premium items are now available in Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice and will arrive soon in Project Powder and the first-person-shooter, Blackshot. “As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited be working with a top retailer like Best Buy,” said Outspark CEO and founder Susan Choe. “SparkCash Cards make a perfect gift for family and friends.”

With a rapidly growing and highly active community of over three million registered users, Outspark’s virtual playground offers members a great place to enjoy engaging multiplayer games, socialize and customize their experience with premium content.

Zero Online: Patch 2819 To Be Released On October 30

We would like to announce that patch 2819 will be released on October 30, 2008 at 00:01 PDT (GMT-8). With this patch, you can enjoy the features as below:

1. Gear’s highest bonus level will be upgraded to +12.
2. Fleet War:
a. A new fleet war map will be available.
b. The fleet that won in the fleet war has to repair the power plant before claiming the reward.
3. Two new positions will be added to the fleet system.
4. Solar Purifier and Instant Repairer will be available in the Shopping Mall.
5. Players have chances to win Solar Purifier, Galaxy Purifier and Planet Purifier in the lottery center.

New Features
1. Duel Mode: Under this PK mode, two players can PK each other within a specific small area without consuming anything. After the combat, all the attributes will be back to normal.
2. Strengthened Chips: Players have chances to get Defense Chip, HP Chip and Dodge Chip from the Othello invaders. All these three chips can be composed with cores to strengthen the corresponding attributes.
3. New Auxiliary Programs: No.86, No.234, No.256, No.257 and No.339 cores’ Auxiliary Programs will be unlocked.
4. Remote Booth: Booth owner can pay Galaxy Gold to start the remote booth system and customers can remotely view and buy the items sold in the booth.
5. Buddy System: Players can be instantly teleported to rescue their buddies when they are in jeopardy. In addition, buddies can share potency from each other according to the loyalty level.

Fixed Bugs
1. Client crashed when players clicked on the ‘Arsenal’ button.
2. Mentors could not get the core donations from the apprentices.
3. Client crashed when players clicked on the ‘Continue’ button in the offline training center.
4. Purple name players could not revive if put into the jail.

If the auto-patching cannot work for you, please download and install the patches manually to update your client to the latest version.

Gala-Net Launches Tales Runner, an MMO Adventure Racing Game, in North America

Gala-Net Inc., a free-to-play online game publisher announced today that its highly anticipated MMO racing game, Tales Runner, will officially launch in North America. With commercialization on October 30th, players can visit the gPotato gaming portal to sign up and download the game client, Talesrunner.gpotato.com.

Tales Runner takes the thrill of traditional multiplayer racing, and injects it with fairytale inspired track designs and customization options of what an MMO would offer. This MMO racing game offers a unique experience for casual and hard core gamers alike in the world of online games; it is easy-to-learn, competitive, and has all the social aspects of an MMORPG.

Tales Runner has gained tremendous popularity overseas, and Gala-Net plans to build upon the momentum here with its North American release. “The concurrent user count for Tales Runner has been steadily increasing through Closed Beta and Open Beta, and the future of Tales Runner looks promising in the North American Market,” says Producer Alan Hardie. “Tales Runner has so much to offer that you can’t just assume that it is another racing game in the market, the social aspect and the involved community makes the game worth playing.”

Gala-Net plans to release continuous addition of new content to the game in ‘Chapters’ throughout the year, and with each release will come with a plethora of new maps, items and features.

Darkness has Invaded Pi Story in Content Update

Pi Story has been invaded by darkness, starting today all of the towns in Pi Story will exhibit the darker side of Pi and with numerous monster NPC’s roaming around town.

Each monster NPC will be collecting certain in-game item drops. Players must accept their quests and if they do they will receive special Halloween treats.

Additional content added to Pi Story:

  • Halloween Night Event – Pantheon and surrounding suburbs will exhibit an evening background
  • Level cap raise to 50
  • Darkmoon’s Advanced Base – New map for players to visit
  • Over 40 new quests
  • Help Stone was added to Town of Pantheon