

Tower Defense meets Runes of Magic. Two Teams, One Goal, Protect your tower, Destroy your Enemies, Be Victorious!
The Aion Launch in the US and Europe weren’t completely without problem. In this movie you can see that the starting zone is quite busy and a tad laggy.
By Rickee Charbs (Jammart), OnRPG Journalist
Luminary: Rise of the Goonzu is one of the many free MMORPGs that have been run continuously by various hosts companies. This MMO in particular went through various revamps-even a few name changes at that. So to speak, that should define this MMO as a very refined title, but as much as this game was improved there are still flaws. Of course, one cannot always look at the pessimistic point of view of things; this game has been worked on with a great deal of attention and this is proved by its extremely unique gameplay and features and its ability to run as a successful MMORPG throughout all of these years.
Currently published by Aeriagames (Ndoors hosts the global version), Luminary is in its prime. Three servers: Zeus, Hera, and Athena are populated by various citizens aspiring to earn the noble rank of GoonZu (of which there is only one per server)!
Luminary bases itself on three large fields of gameplay, split into respective categories: economics, politics, and battle. That being said, the social aspect of Luminary: Rise of the Goonzu is extremely important and makes the game what it is to this day. As such, this game is very flexible in terms of advancement. One may choose to follow politics, and run a city or two in the game, or maybe become a legendary craftsman and try to make some gold on the market. On the other side of things, players may also follow the path of a fierce warrior, as a swordsman, spearman, axeman, caner, bowman, or even gunner. Ultimately, players yearn for the GoonZu title, which basically states that you have power over the entire server-you can only wonder why people want this rank!
Unfortunately, the battle system is very limited and does not really offer any challenge. You simply have to click on a monster, gather drops, rest, rinse and repeat. Those who play the game more seriously do not play it for the battle system. Casual gamers may find some interest in the game’s battle systems, though, as various simple systems such as summoning add some entertainment to the fighting in the game.

The politics system is the absolute most unique aspect of this game. Aside from a mini politics system in every (player run) town, the game has one large board of player politicians that basically run the game. This system can be heavily compared to NexusTK’s community systems; though Luminary offers much more power to its players in charge. The GoonZu, leader in charge of all Luminary politics, has the ability to appoint 5 ministers that all represent mythical Japanese beasts (Kirin, Phoenix, Blue Dragon, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise). Under the ministers are the judges, appointed by the Kirin, and finally the Guardian Angels appointed by the White Tiger. The ensemble of the GoonZu, his ministers, the judges, and the guardian angels, are in charge of all political and economical change within the game world. They must be re elected every 60 days.
Another side to this MMO are its economic buying and selling systems. They do require some sort of getting used to, however after a short learning curve the buying and reselling tactics will come to you like a charm. Unfortunately, on a few servers the economy is a little unbalanced and this makes for a difficult market to play with. With the extensive crafting element of Luminary, this system can prove to be quite fun for more casual gamers.
Keeping in mind that Luminary is a pretty old MMORPG, the graphics and sound are both very mediocre. I did not particularly enjoy the background music as it was too repetitive, though it was not that much of a bother. The graphics take some getting used to, but they are not poorly made-they’re just old. I liked the classical aspect of the game, and the graphics and sound sure amplified that feeling.

Luminary is most importantly known as a social MMORPG. The community and chat in this game is really enjoyable. I met a ton of really friendly people during my time in-game-it was actually a nice change from most free to play MMROPGS. I am more used to people yelling at me for a buff and then walking off without any thanks. With the many guilds and towns to visit, socializing is easy and fun. I have read of a few complaints of players who do not behave (racists, fascists, etc), with claims of the game being poorly moderated, but gladly I did not encounter any of that!
This game is made for those who enjoy playing with others, in large groups, and creating your own adventure as you advance in the game. Luminary offers many different PVP modes, such as town versus town or guild versus guild, not to mention the conventional PVP system in teams or solo. If you do not enjoy the PVP scene, you can choose to run the markets, become a politician, a policeman, a guardian angel given the duty of helping new players…It’s all up to you.
I must admit that in the 2.5D/2D gaming world, I am very easy to please. Despite being very dated, I enjoyed most of what I played in this game. The lack of customization was the only major turnoff I had faced. I would have to label this game as an average MMORPG, though, but seeing as it is free there is not much to complain about. The community is great, the learning curve is tiny, the politics system is fun to be integrated in, and the chatting is endless fun. Happy gaming!
Pros:
-Great community
-Unique politics system
-Elaborate crafting feature
-Very social
-Little to no learning curve.
Cons:
-Slight lack in customization (unless you cough up the cash)
-The battle system is dull
-Various spelling mistakes in-game.

The new hot air balloon feature allows players take to the skies in small groups and do battle against wyverns over the treacherous sulfuric and volcanic landscape of Zardine. Players are first introduced to the hot air balloon mechanic when they progress through the main storyline of Mabinogi: Dragon.
From the legendary adventure series comes a new Zork game. The Great Underground Empire has fallen, you’ve been fired from FrobozzCo International and there’s nothing for it but to grab a sword, go adventuring and steal a huge pile of loot!
Create and control your character as you explore the remains of the Great Underground Empire, battle fiendish monsters, collect items, wield powerful magic, undertake cunning quests and, above all, look out for the Grue!
There has been a lot of interest for CloudNine amongst OnRPG visitors lately! Nearly 2000 Beta Keys were gone only four days after CBT key giveaway event started. We received a great amount of visitors seeking information about the Beta and the game at OnRPG. The second CBT Key Giveaway went equally fast and all keys are now gone there as well!
Cloud Nine’s Closed Beta Test is the first step in MGAME USA’s ‘Cloud Nine Enhance Project’, which also includes a Hack Test and other ways for player’s to help make the game it’s best before launch.
MGAME USA will be giving away special promotional in game items to players who join the Cloud Nine Closed Beta Test as an expression of gratitude for showing their interest in the game and helping to make it better. Various in-game events have been prepared to entertain CBT participants. Cloud Nine’s Project Manager at MGAME USA has stated that he appreciates player’s interest in the game and he will do his best to provide the most gratifying gaming experience.
The Cloud Nine Closed Beta Test will start on September 27th. It will be held for 3 weeks every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday during the testing period.
In the coming CBT the content will be ready up to Level 35 and will feature six classes for three races, quests, a crafting system, a monster shifting system, PvP and taming.

Highstreet 5 now offers free newby-packs to all new players of the Dance MMO. Rock out with your new in-game items!
HighStreet 5 is a popular free-to-play online dance game where thousands of players can mingle with each other in a world of friends, dress to the latest fashion and dance together to global music hits. Meet new friends and dance your nights away in your favorite dance halls! Choose from real-life inspired fashion to dress your character up! Traverse the virtual cityscape alongside thousands of other players! Whether dancing or shopping for the latest and greatest, HighStreet 5 is the game that players can have fun and relax in.
Massively multiplayer online (MMO) dance games like HighStreet 5 allow thousands of players from all over to world to come together and create characters to dance at exciting venues and have fun. HighStreet 5 emphasizes casual player fun and enjoyment without the stresses of long raids and having to treat gaming almost like a second-job.
HighStreet 5 has unique features that highlight it as the leading social dance game. The virtual city allows thousands of players to mingle in the city streets and visit fashion shops to try out clothes together. The in-game community system allows players to have their own and visit other players’ profile pages with pictures, blogs, videos and more. Coupled with an exciting dance system and a great player community, HighStreet 5 offers you an unexpected experience!
Join HighStreet 5 now to enjoy the extra perks of the beginner packs! Come with your friends or lover and have fun together!
