Yearly Archives: 2008

The Legacy of Holy Castle Registered Users Number breaks through 150,000

California, United States 29 Aug 2008 – PKVE (Peak Virtual Entertainment Co., Ltd.) announced that its first Medieval Multiplaying Browser-based Game The Legacy of Holy Castle has got more than 150,000 registered users in two months! To meet the demands of the increasingly developed players, the third Server is expected to launch in about 20 days.

The Legacy of Holy Castle has been developing crazily since the first day of its appearance. It’s a Middle Aged strategic webgame featuring fresh gameplay, innovative ideas, some nice graphics and so much more. The Perfect Combination of Hero Development and Strategy Battle, Unique Battle Formation System and the real time chat box are the prominent features that make this game different with other same genre games.

This Game though introduces yet another element of the wide realms of instant-gratification games. RPG, Role Play Games, are craftly weaved into the fabrics of this browser game. The hero system adds an element that varies with the players’ intelligence and determination and not, as most browser games do, with the one guy who has a louder alarm clock in the middle of the night to build something right after the new mine is done.In order to keep player from overlooking the heroes feature the heroes are one of the very rare ways to get a very important resource, Wood, so the player have to get their minds into the gameplay.

This way not only the games works always at his top standard, but also this standard is constantly highered and the game is not only kept a good one but is constantly improved for better entertain the players.

Join and enjoy the game at holy.pkve.com or holy2.pkve.com, build your own castle in this Holy world!

PERFECT WORLD INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES OPEN BETA

September 2, 2008 – Redwood City, CA – Perfect World Entertainment Inc, a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd., today announced the beta for its highly anticipated online game “Perfect World International” is now open to all gamers. As the closed beta comes to an end, new and existing gamers will be provided open access to “Perfect World International” where they can fully immerse themselves in the expansive world and create permanent characters that will remain in the game through launch and beyond.

“With millions of players worldwide and a successful closed beta launch in North America, we are excited to now introduce an even larger audience of gamers to Perfect World International as it enters the open beta phase,” said Dr. Alan Chen, CEO of Perfect World Entertainment Inc. “We are confident that our premium content, skillful approach to game design, and excellent execution will redefine the free-to-play market in North America while establishing Perfect World Entertainment as a leading provider of interactive entertainment.”

“Perfect World International” is the English-based, international version of Perfect World II, one of the most successful 3D MMORPGs worldwide. With its expansive feature set and unique artistic elegance, “Perfect World International” offers an immersive online world that players can enter free of charge, earning in-game currency to upgrade their character and further enhance their game play experience. The game features one of the most in-depth character creation interfaces seen in any game to date, numerous quests full of lore and depth, and an extensive selection of items and fashions. Unique MMORPG features such as Territory Wars will delight gamers and increase replay value as they explore and battle across the ever-expanding game world.

Additional game features include:

  • 3 Unique Classes – Human, Winged Elf, and the Untamed, each with their own look, feel, and game mechanics. Each character class has different skill trees, which cater to the user’s visual tastes as well as their intrinsic needs as a gamer.
  • Guild/Clan System – Guilds enable chat between members, creation of guild emblems, guild versus guild battles, and control of existing territories.
  • Territory Wars – Guilds can own territories and battle for their control. Weekly battles support up to 80 vs. 80 and winners receive a virtual monetary reward determined by the amount of territory occupied.
  • Mount System – Large selection of custom mounts, including flying mounts and the unique ability to mount and carry other players. Players have the unique ability to fight while on their mounts both in PvP (Player vs. Player) and PvE (Player vs. Environment).
    Costumes – Players have the ability to fully express themselves through their in-game characters by customizing clothing, and creating fully personalized avatars. These customization items can be bought from the item mall or traded with other players in the game.
    Free Roaming Map – Large variety of terrains and scenery and no “zoning” or front loading when entering a new area.
  • Consequence – Character abilities change based on their decisions and their allegiance to good and evil as they align themselves with either side.
  • Marriage System – Both players will have an online notice, and a wife/husband title. Marriage requires an item from the Cash Shop which is worth around 30$ in Perfect World item shop currency.
    Crafting System – Players can select and raise four different crafting skills. Blacksmithing (creates weapons), Tailoring (creates armor), Jewelry (creates various jewelry and arrows), and Pharmacist (creates potions and hierograms).
  • World Events – Aside from day-to-day game play, players can also participate in World Events that regularly take place in the game and allow players to obtain unique items. These include treasure hunts, horse races, jungle ruins quests, etc.
  • Exceptional Localization – Perfect World Entertainment has gone through great lengths to fully re-localize Perfect World into English, while at the same time ensure that the Chinese mythology and lore continue to enrich the end-user’s experience.

Players can find additional information on “Perfect World International” and gain access to the game by visiting: www.perfectworld.com

Aion Ascension

NCsoft has released a new video for its upcoming new title, Aion: Tower of Eternity. The game play video depicts the quest players must take in order to receive their wings (at level 10) in the game. The Ascension quest also shows how player grow from ‘normal’ beings to god-like Daeva’s.

A New Beginning for Neosteam

A New Beginning for Neosteam
Get ready as Neosteam transfers to GameNetworks (www.gamenetworks.com) and will have its commercial launch on Sept 9, 2008! New and exciting changes are implemented that will surely raise the level of your Neosteam gaming experience.

Here are the new updates:

  • Opening of Rope Isle
  • New WASD controls
  • Boss Summon Raid System

New events are also lined up for the commercial launch of Neosteam:

  • Nations at Conflict 2: The Plot of Betrayal
    – Sequel of the highly successful Nations at Conflict Event.
  • Treasure Hunt in Jarits Garden
    – Event dedicated to all new players of Neosteam
  • GCoins Giveaway
    – Event to let users be the first to experience the Neosteam premium items
  • Neosteam Star Writer
    – Be the best blogger and win excellent prizes

In relation to its commercial launch updates, another huge update will be implemented on Sept 23, 2008. The update includes:

  • RVR (Realm Vs. Realm)
  • RVR Dungeon
  • Special Skill Implementation
  • Attribute, Mastery Skills
  • Main Towns Renewal
  • Skill balance adjustment

Hero Online Content Video

Hero Online, an Asian martial arts MMO that offers players not only various fighting style, but extra skills as well, set in a world with asian values and lifestyles. Anything they can imagine with martial arts is possible in this game.

The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria™ enters final stages of beta

Turbine Invites Players to Sign Up For Chance to Participate in Beta Program.

WESTWOOD, MA – August 29, 2008 – Turbine, Inc. announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria™ has entered the final stages of its Beta Program and that players across North America and Europe are invited to sign up for a chance explore the dark majesty of the world beneath Middle-earth™. The Mines of Moria Beta Program is by invitation only and over time more and more players will be invited. Beginning today, players can register for a chance to participate in the Beta Program by visiting
unlocktheminesofmoria

Mines of Moria extends the world of Middle-earth into the dark heart of the Misty Mountains where players will explore one of the largest underground worlds ever created. The Legendary Items system where players can craft unique and powerful weapons and armor that will grow in power and value is just one of the breakthrough features that will further establish The Lord of the Rings Online as one of the world’s premium online games,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of the Rings Online. “Player enthusiasm continues to exceed our expectations at every milestone and we are very excited to enter this stage of our Beta Program and take the next major step toward our launch.”

The Lord of the Rings Online is the ultimate interactive adventure. This award-winning massively multiplayer online role playing game delivers an online experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most epic and powerful fantasy of all time. Mines of Moria expands the online world of Middle-earth to let players adventure into one of the largest and most dangerous online underground environments ever created while extending the challenge to new heights with two new classes, ten additional levels and hundreds of new quests. Mines of Moria introduces Legendary Items, a revolutionary new system that Turbine believes will redefine high level gameplay for all MMOs by eliminating the grind of endless raiding for high-end gear and allows players to forge weapons that grow in power with their hero. Players will be able to explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more. For more information on The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, please visit the lord of the rings website.