Monthly Archives: July 2009

Emil Chronicle Online Closed Beta Begins

Emil Chronicle Online, one of the most anticipated MMORPG by gaming forums and magazine,  had rose to the positions among many website.
 
Due to the raising popularity, Run Up Game decided to announce the closed beta date of this highly anticipated MMORPG by Gung Ho and Gravity, Emil Chronicle Online.
 
Emil Chronicle Online closed beta date is set to be 8th July 2009, 9pm +8GMT.
Ever since the signing of Emil Chronicle Online held at Games Convention Asia 2008, Emil Chronicle had attracted a lot of gamer’s attention and feedback.
 
Run Up Game do not want to keep the anticipated crowd wait any longer hence here is the announcement of the closed beta date.

Celestial Destroyer: The Family that Plays Together Stays Together

By Vincent Haoson (Vincenthaoson), Onrpg writer

The world is already in the brink of destruction. Clans have stopped their rivalry and have finally joined forces against the invasion of demons and other astral beings. Your mission is to be part of one of the clans and save the world from this invasion of ungodly beings.

Welcome to the world of Celestial Destroyer, an oriental MMO under Cubizone’s game library.

Out of the ordinary

As part of Celestial Destroyer’s world, you are thrown into a conflict between monsters, humans and clans as well. Your task in this whole mess is to become part of one of the five clans that have taken a foothold as the strongest clans in this world.

Clans are not just a mere storytelling piece that the people behind Celestial Destroyer use but are one of the most important game aspects. The clans are basically the “job class” of the game. Yep you heard it right. Clans erase the standard MMO’s “job class” system. The clan you belong to dictates what type of character you have.

In Celestial Destroyer, there are five clans to choose from. The Greencloud, Joyous, Ghostlord and Ghost trail clan and the people from the Skytome Temple. Each class has its own unique set of skills that you would need to invest points in because there are no stat points to allocate here.

Game Features

As most games Cubizone has, Celestial Destroyer is chock-full of game features. However, the thing that stands out more for the game is the Family and Guild system.

Usually when we hear a “family” system in an MMO we immediately think of it as the game’s guild system. However, in Celestial Destroyer, the Family is in fact a family. If you belong to one your character automatically carries a surname of the family you belong to, just like in real life.

On the other hand, the game’s guild system is in fact closely related to the families in Celestial Destroyer. You can’t join a guild unless you belong to a family. The twist here is that the Family chief is the one who gets to decide if the family would belong to the guild or not.

Guilds also are able to participate in city battles where the guilds try to take over a city against other guilds. Whoever wins the battle gets to literally own the city and earn in-game currency in the form of taxes.

The game quests are also plentiful, there are three types you can get and they are the Celestial Destroyer, Journey and wanted Quests. Aside from the quest system, other features you may enjoy are as follows, the pet and mount system, the reputation and prestige system that Q-World, another game under Cubizone has and the fashion feature where you can dress up your character by buying premium items from the in-game premium store of Celestial Destroyer.

The reputation and Prestige feature of Celestial Destroyer gives you titles where you can use for your character. The title appears just below of your character’s name. Aside from making you character look cool, attaining titles also rewards you with rare items as well.

Conclusion

Celestial Destroyer has two major key features that make this game one of the F2P MMOs that can be considered as one of the top contenders in the industry. The First is that its job class is one of the most unique in the industry. Second is that the game has pegged down what makes players stay in a game even if the overall gameplay is very linear.

The job class in Celestial Destroyer is unique in the sense that the game goes against the usual norms in character classes and creates a class of its own save for the healers that belong to the Skytone Temple. One example of Celestial Destroyer’s unique job class system is it’s “nukers”. Usually in MMOs, the nukers are the mage or the magic types who often use staffs as weapons. In Celestial Destroyer, the nuker types carry swords instead.

Furthermore, the skill system that’s uniquely for Celestial Destroyer gives players the opportunity to try and find out which works. This adds up to the interest value the game has and of course gives you all the reason to try the game out more.

However, this change from the usual job class has a downside as well. First would be that you may find it hard to adjust to the skill points attributes system especially of you prefer stat points allocation. Another thing is that you would really need to get used to the game’s job class. If you don’t pay too much attention to your character you may end up with a character you’d like to delete in a flash.

Celestial Destroyer’s second key feature is the family, guild and battle city system. Celestial Destroyer capitalizes on man’s nature to mingle. By tying down characters to families, you then gain connections to people in-game.

Another thing is the unique guild system of Celestial Destroyer. To be able to join a guild you must be included in a family first. This gives players more reason to get a family first above all things. Also, as a member of a guild you get to take part in the Battle City of Celestial Destroyers, thus giving you more reasons to play the game.

The problem with this setup though is the exclusivity factor that the game may indirectly encourage. The family system does in fact have the “Either you are in or not” mentality. There may be problems with this kind of setup specially if a player doesn’t like to mingle and prefers to go at the game alone.

Celestial Destroyer is first and foremost a social game, or a quest centered game at best. The game features cleverly distance the players of the linear core gameplay of the game. The game does in fact bring some refreshing changes to the whole industry however it is still questionable if it’s enough to make the game such a hit.

I still can’t shake the fact though that there are moments that the game feels like Perfect World with a few changes to it, or, Celestial Destroyer is a variation of Q-World, another game that belongs to Cubizone’s stable.


Pros:
– The job class is distinctly unique
– Family and Guild system is innovative and adds a whole new twist to the game
– Quests are plentiful

Cons:
– The complexity and uniqueness of the game’s job class can be confusing to new players
– Solo gamers may find the game boring after playing it for a while
– The game’s overall gameplay is generic.

Emil Chronicle Online

Emil Chronicle Online is a 3D Fantasy free MMORPG that takes place in the land of Acronia.
There exists three races; Emil (human race), Titania (angels), andDominion (demons). In relation to our understanding of the worldsTatania is above the world of Acronia, while Dominion is below it. Inthe distant future the civilization completely depleted the earth’svaluable resources. In its search for new resources worlds which werenever meant to be connected were bridged.
Complete chaos ensued between the three races. Humans entered intothe heavens and underworlds, realms never meant for them. From theaftermath of chaos was the emergence of a new history. There was agreat effort to rebuild and regroup as each race reclaimed theirrightful spot in the world.
Game Features
Play twelve classes across three races. Character customization ranges from hair styles to accessories such as hand bags.
The “Marionette System” allows a player to morph their character toa marionette. The marionette can then do quests or can be turned intoan accessory for other players.
Players may place a “Piggyback Monster” on their back to aid in game play.

Angels Online: Pet Power!

In many MMORPGs, pets can be fun and useful to their masters, but in Angels Online, pets are practically indispensible. Whether you want a bloody wolf, a Kung Fu bear, or even a flying dragon, these cute creatures or fierce friends will help your character in ways nothing else in the game can. Read this primer to learn about the power of pets!
To help all angels, the Archangel in Eden plucked many wondrous creatures from nature and bestowed mysterious powers upon them. Then he sealed them into eggs that he scattered across the world. Once an angel has found an egg, they can raise the pet as they see fit, helping it to develop into a formidable aide in battle.
There are nine types of pet eggs, including Water Elf, Earth Elf, Wind Elf, Fire Elf, Brute’s Egg, Nature’s Egg, Beast’s Egg, Elf Egg and Dragon Egg. Players can choose whatever type they prefer. The first four egg types can be purchased from NPCs in the four main cities. The latter five pets are more difficult to obtain, but are also more powerful. Angels must defeat the appropriate Bosses to get such a pet, or they can purchase them from players who have a surplus of valuable eggs.
Selecting a powerful pet type doesn’t guarantee the player a super-pet. All pets must be raised properly to reach their full potential. Pets level up as they assist their masters in battle. In addition, a player can choose different ways to help nurture their pet into the best possible fit for their play style. Whether they choose Strict, Indulgent, Gentle, or a combination of ways to help their pet grow, players will see various benefits resulting from their choices. In general, raising a pet in predominantly Strict ways will result in one with higher attack abilities, whereas raising one in mostly Indulgent ways will result in one with higher healing abilities.
With the release of House Party, the latest Angels Online expansion, the upper limit for pets’ levels has been increased. With the help of an Advanced Blood Certificate, players can enhance their pets to advanced status. Cool looks aside, advanced pets offer the unique ability to foster pets in many different ways.
Most characters will find having pets with complementary skills will give them more flexibility in battle. For instance, players who focus on fighting skills are encouraged to raise pets with superior healing skills. Those who rely upon magic might best be served by a pet with high attack abilities. Whatever type of pet you raise, your Angel will soon learn just how powerful an ally a pet can be.

Angels Online

Lunia: Mana Energy Potion

Cheers to gamers and characters, alike. ijji.com, the premier 8 million members-strong online destination for hardcore gamers, has partnered with Harcos to bring Mana Energy Potion, the energy shot created for gamers by gamers, to players in both real life and online.  Players in ijji.com’s anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), Lunia, can now purchase virtual bottles of Mana Energy Potion to boost their stamina in the game.  After imbibing the digital versions of the energy elixir, an actual case of Mana Energy Potion will be delivered – free of charge – to players, further eliminating the line between virtual and actual worlds.
“We long admired Harcos for its creative twist on energy drinks for gamers, and are thrilled to partner with them in such a unique way,” said Philip Yun, CEO, NHN USA, host of ijji.com. “This could very well be the first time a product found in game can be purchased and consumed in the real world. Lunia, with the addition of Mana Energy Potions, will change the way online games are played, allowing users to connect with their virtual persona like never before.”
With its mystical forests and fearsome monsters, Lunia provides an appropriately mystical setting for the magic-inspired, fast-acting energy liquid.  Mana Energy Potion delivers up to eight hours of enemy-crippling power and comes in a whimsically-shaped 1.69 fl oz spherical potion bottle, and will appear exactly the same in the game. Vitamin-packed and sugar free, it doesn’t come with the cruel crash often associated with sugary energy drinks.  In-game and in real life, Mana Energy Potion helps gamers and their characters alike stay alert as they battle relentlessly through marathon gaming sessions.
“As a unique product on the gaming market we are excited to align ourselves with ijji.com, the largest hardcore gaming portal in the world,” said Aaron Rasmussen, co-founder and vice president of marketing, Harcos. “Mana Energy Potion speaks to all the real gamers out there who ever wondered what it would be like to emulate their characters in real life.”
This unique pairing will be the first such collaboration for both companies.  Players can purchase virtual Mana Energy Potion in-game at Lunia’s premium item shop for 29 G coins, ijji.com’s in-game currency, per 10 units and 128 G coins per 50 units.  Once players purchase 100 units of Mana Energy Potion in-game, they are entitled to a four-pack of the real life Mana Energy Potion – completely free of shipping and handling charges. 
Players can also buy Mana Energy Potions through various retailers, which will be bundled with ePins, redeemable for in-game currency, for access to product in Lunia, such as Mana Energy Potions.  Players will be drinking Mana Potion right alongside their virtual counterparts in the forests of Lunia.
 

Lunia

Conquer Online Raiding Clans Expansion

The TQ team is glad to confirm the highly anticipated Raiding Clans Expansion will be released on July 16th, 2009!
In this epic expansion, players will get their chance to try out the long-awaited mount system. According to the feedback from the player community, our designers have redone the visuals for the horse, and we think they’re looking pretty nice! These redesigned war horses are waiting for their masters to charge out on the world of Conquer Online!
Apart from the steeds, the Raiding Clans will also bring players 2 more major features – the Clan System and a new region, the Frozen Grotto.
Clan System
The Clan System will allow adventurers to set up their exclusive inner circles and share the privileges of clan membership. First of all, clan members can receive bonus Battle Power, which can grant them an overwhelming advantage in PvP combat. Furthermore, after joining a clan, married couples will be able to share the damage taken by her/his spouse during battle. Last, but not least, clan members will have an exclusive chat channel to share their secrets and strategies.
Frozen Grotto
There will also be a new region emerging in the Raiding Clans expansion – the Frozen Grotto. In this dark and frozen underground world, ancient demons are waking up from the thousand-year sleep. These hungry monsters are longing for fresh blood to warm their frozen bodies. Meanwhile, this dangerous dungeon is also an ideal place for the top adventurers to enhance their power and chase down some epic treasures.
The Clan System and Frozen Grotto will be released together, along with the Mount System, on July 16. Adventurers, get yourselves ready for the coming challenges!

Conquer Online

Uforia Announces 4th July Events

Uforia, Inc., an online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games, announced today that it was going to host some events to commemerate the July 4th holiday.  Players of both Nostale: Global and Three Kingdoms: Clash of the Feudal Lords will have the opportunity to gain exciting prizes during this event period. 
 
Nostale: Global – > forum.uforia.com/
 
Three Kingdoms: Clash of the Feudal Lords -> threekingdoms.uforia.com/Announce/Event.aspx?seq=316
 
“We wanted to create some fun ways for our players to celebrate July 4th with us”, said Chris Keswani, Uforia’s Marketing Manager.

Dragon Oath: The Current Alpha Team

Dragon Oath is recruiting players for beta testing!
 
Congratulations to everyone who has been chosen as an Alpha tester so far! 
You are now part of the 300 Alphas!
 
If you are interested in becoming one of the 300 Alphas, simply sign up by following the instructions found here: http://do.us.changyou.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=80
Hurry up – there’s not much time left and slots are filling up quickly!

Dragon Oath

Victory: Age Of Racing

A world inspired by the 1960’s formula racing scene, sets the stage for Victory, a Fantasy Formula MMO Racing game. The Racing Authority organizes the racing movement in the world of Victory as it converts old industrial locations and cities into high performance race tracks. Players complete quick competitions to gain experience, collect performance points and customize their cars to increase their effectiveness in a style unique to each driver.