Yearly Archives: 2009

Angles online: Card Collection Quest

The Card Collection Quest System is one of the most popular systems in Angle Online. This system was introduced as a way for players to break from monster killing and have some fun on the side. The cards that fall from monsters provide extra quests, with players earning rich rewards after completing them. These rewards could be high- level golden equipment, jewelry and weapons. Check out the quests below to find out more.
 
The system will release General Monster Cards, Special Monster Cards, Equipment Cards and so on. Players can collect different cards to create a Card Set, then exchange them for equipment, or items they need. They can also use the Card Collection function to share cards with other players.
 
Quest I.  Lucid Material
Description: Get rare materials from the Bishop of Mythic City and Effective Goblin
Crystal of Bishop 0/ 1
Wings of Effective Goblin 20/20
 
Bishop is a BOSS in Hell Palace. Because of his high level, players must build a team to fight with him. Each time they fight him, players will have a chance to get the fallen Card Quest.
Note: A full team will be able to easily defeat the Bishop, but the more players that are in a team, the lower the chance to obtain the Quest Crystal.
 
Effective Goblins are the most common monsters in the Underground Instance. The rate to obtain fallen Quest items is higher, and also players will complete the quest more easily.
 
 
Quest II.  Level 30 Classical Robot Quest
The Gebuer Vale Quest states that 4 cards can be redeemed for a Level 30 Cute Robot: Koala or Penguin Robot. These Robots’ attributes are equal to Level 40 Robots from the store.
 
First, players must defeat the Gebuer Cadres to obtain their cards. The Gebuer Cadres live together, so players should have no problem finding and defeating them. Second, the Spy Lude Quest must be completed. This quest is easy and players only need to exchange a Copper Badge for a card.  Defeat the little BOSS to get the copper badge, and then exchange with NPC Spy Lude in the Gebuer Vale.
 
The Rotten Bird Card can be obtained by defeating the Rotten Bird, and it is easier to obtain than the Gebuer Cadres’ due to its high drop rate. Players must make sure they defeat two Rotten Birds to get a Giant Rotten Bird Card, which can be exchanged for a Rotten Bird Card. The exchange NPC is a Myth Scholar from Burning Desert.

Small is Big in the Gaming World

Small can mean big bucks in the world of gaming where micropayments are being seen as playing an increasingly important part in making money for the industry. 
Amid a downturn in advertising revenues, a recent survey at the GamesBeat conference in San Francisco found that 66% of those polled “were excited about this growing trend” which is most often seen in so-called ‘free to play’ games.
 
That is where it costs nothing to play but developers sell items or different levels within the gaming experience.
 
“Micro payments have been proven to work very well in the far east, Korea and China,” said Dean Takahashi from VentureBeat, which organised GamesBeat.
 
“Initially they took off there because there is such a big problem with piracy and with a micro-transaction, you can always verify the credit card transaction or the payment system so you are assured people will pay up.
 
“The big test is whether North American gamers, the biggest market, are really going to go for this or not,” Mr Takahashi told the BBC.
 
Analyst Michael Cai, who is the vice president of video games at Interpret, said young gamers like the new model but that is no guarantee of success.
 
“As this generation grows up the big question is what are they going to adopt and embrace? A lot of the publishers have started to embrace these (payment) models as well and everyone is looking at micro-transactions very carefully,” said Mr Cai.
 
One game often cited as making the most of micropayments is Mob Wars, where players rise through the mob ranks by committing crimes and fighting other players.
 
Real money is used to buy weapons and other virtual goods on the site. The TechCrunch blog noted “some estimates suggest revenue may have peaked at $1 m (£667,000) a month and there are nearly 2.5m active users of the application on Facebook today.”
 
Games as a service
In the free to play marketplace a company called Playfish has grown from 20m users to 60m in the last 18 months.
 
It has five out of the top 10 games on the world’s biggest social networking site, Facebook. Playfish games like Pet Society and Who has the Biggest Brain? are also available on Apple’s App Store.
 
“We are huge believers in the free to play model because it minimises the barrier to entry for gamers and gets as many people involved for free as quickly as possible,” said Kristian Segerstrale co-founder of Playfish.
 
And of course once users are hooked on a game, or invested in it, that is the perfect time to persuade them to part with some hard cash.
 
“Pets Society is our biggest playing game with 3 m daily users. In the game, gamers adopt a pet and take care of it. They can win coins to spend on, say, food or clothes or furniture.
 
“But not everyone has time to earn money in the game so they can spend $5 and buy 2500 coins, which normally takes days to win and spend it on what they like,” explained Mr Segerstrale.
He said on average, players spend $7-$22 (£5-£15) a month and that “micro-transactions will win over subscription fees because they are more flexible.”
 
“As games become a service, it doesn’t make any sense to make users pay up front, no-one does that with their gas bill or telephone. You pay over time,” said Mr Segerstrale.
“Friction”
 
VentureBeat’s Mr Takahashi predicts the market for micropayments could become a multi-billion dollar business, if it takes off. That might be one reason why Apple will later this year launch its in commerce app in the AppStore, which will allow developers to introduce new layers into games that they can charge customers for and ramp up the micro-transaction side of things.
 
“It’s important for developers to boost their revenue stream and look at how to monetise software, especially if you are a business person, ” said Neil Young the founder of NGmoco that makes games exclusively for Apple’s 25,000 strong app store.
 
“My sense is that taking the friction out of purchasing things inside the gaming experience itself is going to lead to more usage and a better revenue stream for developers.”
 
Facebook and MySpace are both working on their own payments systems but TechCrunch noted that it is the “nimbler start ups” that are making headway in this field.
 
It said Spare Change Payments is processing $2.5 m (£1.6m) a month in micropayments, adding up to a “$30m (£20m) annual run-rate.”
 
“Entertainment”
As the online world becomes more mobile the use of the phone as a payment model is also expected to take hold.
 
While a recent survey by KPMG revealed that most people in the US have issues around security, a majority also said they would consider using their mobile if these could be addressed.
 
In Europe and Southeast Asia, mobile payment is one of the most popular ways to pay for virtual goods since nearly everyone has a phone.
 
In the US the uptake is slower because of the high fees charged by carriers, which are generally 40% of any mobile payment compared to 25% in Europe and between 5-10% in Asia. In the world of mobile payments, gaming is the biggest driver of business said mobile payment company Zong
 
“Most of our transactions are coming from in game payments,” said Zong founder David Marcus. “The average transaction is five to six dollars with people mostly buying either virtual goods or virtual currency. It’s a new kind of entertainment and if you look at certain games that cost $30-$40m to produce, it’s a full entertainment industry that is looking to monetize these things.
“Now that Electronic Arts is launching their first free to play game, virtual goods and virtual currency will no doubt be a part of it and mobile payments are going to be a big part of it also,” said Mr Marcus.
 
“Greed over gameplay”
In a struggling economy, much is being made of the new payment models trying to take root. Some in the industry however are concerned there is too much focus on making money.
 
“The revenue model always dictates the shape of the content and so different types of games will need to be created to support this type of mechanism,” explained Rob Tercek, the president of mobile at the Oprah Winfrey Network and chairman of GDC Mobile.
 
“If it’s a game where you are meant to pay for micro-transactions, then the designer has to design into the game the need for these upgrades or items for sale that may or may not be a great model, especially when played on a mobile device.
 
“My feeling is that a game is either a good game or a bad game and just because you bought a bigger gun or some better shoes shouldn’t change the game,” stated Mr Tercek.
 
NGmoco’s Mr Young is also wary.
 
“As long as developers don’t prioritise greed over game play. You need to remember that at the end of the day, we are there to provide fun gaming experiences for people. Not something where they are constantly badgered to pay up for something.
 
“It’s a careful balance we will have to learn as game makers,” concluded Mr Young.
 
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Mortal Online Beta Video

This new Mortal Online video takes you along on a first person perspective, showing you the early options for your character. Become part of the world and imagine the possibilities ingame. Watch yourself step on horseback, diving into adventure and take a look at your own reflection!

Angels Online: Easter Events, Double Rewards

As Easter is coming around, the Angels Online teams have some special online events carefully prepared for all players.
 
Event I: Fantastic Treasure Bowl
 
Event Duration
The event will start after the server maintenance on April 9th and end after the server maintenance on April 23rd. It will last for 2 weeks.
 
Event Content
1.      A new NPC called ‘Lottery Wheel Clerk’ will be added into the Angel Lyceum during the event.
2.      Players can purchase some [Star Silver Coins] from the Item Mall and then take part in the event at the Lottery Wheel Clerk’s.
3.      Players will have a chance to obtain a big surprise from the Fantastic Treasure Bowl. If many players join the event, they may obtain a precious [Angel Treasure] from the bowl.
 
Event II: Easter bunnies
 
Event Location
West Playground 2 of the Angel Lyceum
 
Quest One: Kill the Evil Moon Rabbits
The rabbits that the Demon Bazac corrupted have devolved into Evil Moon Rabbits. Michael wants players to find and kill all 50 of the Evil Moon Rabbits in the West Playground.
 
Quest Two: Protect Michael
After the Evil Moon Rabbits have been killed, Bazac will be very angry. He will send a lot of monsters to attack Michael and wreck Michael’s plans. All Angels must protect Michael for 15 minutes.
 
Rewards
We will present participating players with 200 Dream Pieces and 200 Energy Crystals at random.

Wonderland Online: Easter Extravaganza!

Happy Easter!!! With Easter almost here, have you got eggs from the Easter bunny? If not, just log into the Wonderland Online world to grab abundant presents!
 
Overloaded Easter Bunny Drops Baskets
Event Duration?April 6th to April 12th EDT (GMT-4)
During Easter, players will be rewarded with an Easter Basket by defeating Level 10+ monsters. These baskets contain many fantastic presents inside (4x Holy EXP Potion, Dark Chocolate, Fun Token, Forgotten Scroll and many more), click on them to find out what you got!
 
Cute Easter Eggs
Event Duration?April 5th to April 10th EDT (GMT-4) 
The season for hunting down brightly colored hidden eggs is here again. But this time the GMs don’t have enough eggs for everyone. He is asking for players’ help in collecting them. Win large credits for helping out!
 
Additionally, the officials will be holding a 2x EXP event lasting 2 days so that players can upgrade fast. Players can get even more items drops if they use the 4 Leaves Grass.

Voyage Century: Pirates Hunting

Easter Sunday is fast approaching and so Voyage Century has prepared an amazing array of brightly colored eggs to give to our valued players as presents this weekend. Each egg contains a priceless treasure. But those accursed pirates can think of nothing that they want more than to steal the eggs before our players can get their hands on them. To this end they have sent a bunch of scurvy pirates to steal them all.  It is up to us now we must fight the brigands, reclaim our eggs and celebrate Easter together.
 
During the activity, some special Pirate Flotillas will appear randomly around the High Seas. If a player can successfully send a Pirate Flotilla sinking to the bottom of the sea by doing so they have a chance of receiving a Pirate Treasure Deposit which contains many valuable treasures. If they succeed in doing this then they will receive a Pirate Nameplate. The player should right click on the Nameplate to obtain 150?000 Profession EXP.
 
The Pirate Treasure Deposit contains Loadable Cabin, High-level Loadable Cabin, Loadable Ring, Loadable Necklace, Level 1 Skill Practice Book, Credit and so on. So you get to have fun with your friends, beat up some pirates and collect treasures.  What a perfect Easter!

Zero Online: VIP Services Open On April 11

To reward our valuable players for their continued support, we have decided to open the VIP service for the Zero Online players as of April 11, 2009.
 
If you have credited $150 US or more in TQ points cards since Jan. 01, 2008, you will be eligible to become a VIP member. The more cards you have credited, the better services you can enjoy.
 
As one of our very important people, you are able to use the following services, designed especially for VIP players:
 
Level 1 VIPs
. Remotely open the Warehouse.
. Purchase items from the Super Mall.
. Upgrade your gear’s level 2 grades at most with a Meteor.
. Directly teleport to Blaze Ocean and Earth Scar for 3 times a day.
 
Level 2 VIPs
. Remotely open the Warehouse.
. Purchase items from the Super Mall.
. Upgrade your gear’s level 3 grades at most with a Meteor.
. Directly teleport to Blaze Ocean, Earth Scar, and Mars Wasteland up to 4 times a day.
 
Level 3 VIPs
. Remotely open the Warehouse.
. Purchase items from the Super Mall.
. Upgrade your gear’s level 4 grades at most with a Meteor.
. Directly teleport to Blaze Ocean, Earth Scar, Mars Wasteland, and Moon Fortress up to 5 times a day.
 
Level 4 VIPs
. Remotely open the Warehouse.
. Purchase items from the Super Mall.
. Use of the VIP Warehouse.
. Remotely repair items and Hangar access.
. Upgrade your gear’s level 5 grades at most with a Meteor.
. Join in the Spacecraft Missions without level or member restrictions.
. Directly teleport to Blaze Ocean, Earth Scar, Mars Wasteland, Moon Fortress, and Neptune Orbit up to 6 times a day.
 
Level 5 VIPs
. Remotely open the Warehouse.
. Purchase items from the Super Mall.
. Use of the VIP Warehouse.
. Remotely repair items and open the Hangar.
. Upgrade your gear’s level 6 grades at most with a Meteor.
. Join in the Spacecraft Missions without level or member restrictions.
. Directly teleport to Blaze Ocean, Earth Scar, Mars Wasteland, Moon Fortress and Neptune Orbit and Titan Icefield for 7 times a day.
 
Level 6 VIPs
. Remotely open the Warehouse.
. Purchase items from the Super Mall.
. Use of the VIP Warehouse.
. Remotely repair items and open the Hangar.
. Freely upgrade your gear’s level with a Meteor.
. Join in the Spacecraft Missions without level or member restrictions.
. Directly teleport to Blaze Ocean, Earth Scar, Mars Wasteland, Moon Fortress and Neptune Orbit, Titan Icefield, Seafloor, and Titan Dungeon up to 8 times a day.

Conquer Online: Equipment Bonus Quests Videos Update

The pursuit of the ultimate equipment is the overall goal of everyone in the world of Conquer. We are glad to see that the previous Equipment Bonus quests have brought our players many surprises and exciting moments. And without a doubt, we will continue on with their legacy.
 
In the new quests, you will experience more storylines, experience greater challenges, and obtain even more fabulous pieces of equipment!
 
We’ve also prepared the Quest Video Guides to assist the players in completing these quests. The first 4 videos are available on the main site for Conquer Online.
 
Videos for the rest of the quests will be coming soon!
 
So, what are you still waiting for? Come and take the new Equipment Bonus Quests, and pursue the equipment you’ve always dreamed of!
 

Mir II trailer

Mir 2 was a first generation MMORPG title. This title was a huge success and led to an online gaming boom in South Korea and China. Mir 2 was played by over 200 million users all over the world. Watch this nice trailer now!