Yearly Archives: 2011

Golf Star Prepares for Global Tournament

Golf Star Prepares for Global Tournament

 

The second official worldwide Golf Star tournament will take place this weekend from the 22nd until the 24th of April. On Friday the qualification games will start, where players will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in one of the semi-finals. These semi-finals will begin on Saturday, while the final is going to be on Sunday.

 

Golf Star World Tournament

 

The Rules for the Tournament:

– 25 qualification games, 5 of them starting at a time each with 29 players
– spots in qualification games are first come, first served basis. Try to be quick, getting a spot in a qualification game is your first challenge for the tournament
– the best 5 players in each qualification game qualify for the semi finals
– 5 semi finals with 25 players each
– the best 5 players in each semi final qualify for the finals
– course: White cliff, 18 holes, 45 seconds per stroke (par 3 gives you 2:15 min, par 4 gives you 3:00 min etc.)
– prizes: 3000 SP for 1st place, 2000 SP for 2nd place, 1000 SP for 3rd place

 

From the sounds of it, some of GolfStar’s GMs will be competing within this tournament so look out! Golf Star is one majorly competitive game and things could get ugly out there on the green. OnRPG wishes all those participating the best of luck in this upcoming tournament.

Golf Star

Golf Star is bringing about the ‘next generation’ of MMORPG gaming to a genre in which most people are just starting to notice, Online Golfing. Why would they go so far in such a niche field you ask? Because Gamigo AG LOVES golf! And Golf Star stands as a testament to prove just that.

 

Golf Star offers up to 30 man tournaments with players hailing from around the world. They offer support in English, German, French, and Spanish. If you want an online game to truly test your twitch reaction times and tactics, it’s not a first person shooter you should be looking for, it’s this.

 

Golf Star brings the RPG elements to the Golfing genre as well, allowing you to level up your avatar and improve/customize their skills to meet your playstyle. As you win tournaments and earn cash, you can also upgrade your clubs to bring an even greater pounding to your rivals.  Clothing is also fully customizable to enable you to be the most fashionable player on the green.

 

Did you think you would be forced to play as a lone wolf just because this is a golf game? Worry not! Guilds are fully featured in Golf Star. Build an all-star line-up of the world’s greatest golfers and drive towards global dominance to prove your worth.

 

Does all this competition sound stressful yet? Afraid you might not be up to par with global competition? Well Golf Star has you covered yet again with detailed Tutorials, driving ranges, and practice greens to give you all the pregame warmup you need before the big day.

Sho Online Reveals Chaos Trilogy Expansion

Sho Online Reveals Chaos Trilogy Expansion

 

BAG Entertainment, the new owner of the oriental martial art fantasy MMORPG Sho Online, has announced that the first episode of the Chaos Trilogy titled Sign will be released as an update on April 21, 2011 in the Korean version of Sho and sometime in the mid May in the global Sho Online. The Chaos Trilogy will consist of Sign, Chaos, and Darkness stages with Sign marking the beginning of the trilogy.

 

The Beginning of Chaos

Sign will mainly focus on adjusting balance between levels along with the new equipment updates for level 88 ~ 92. Also, new zones called ‘Enchanted Mountain(Lv93~Lv94)’, ‘Perished Village(Lv95~96)’ and ‘Cliff of Four Sins – Madness’ dungeon will be added in the northern area. In the new zones, a total of 10 new boss monsters will be introduced for a formidable game play experience.

 

Sho Online Chaos Trilogy

 

To celebrate the major update, a total of 5 events are being planned. GMs will summon boss monsters in the Castle of Zhou and Yin in the ‘Monster Invasion’ event. Additionally, King of Cash award will be given to the most generous user in the King of Cash event. What is more, a special item will be given to users who manage to upgrade any item up to level 15. For all returning users, who haven’t logged on for a long time, a special set item will be given in the Return of the Legend event. Finally, users will receive buffs using the items dropped by monsters in the Special Buffing event.

 

 

As Mr. Choi, Sho Online Project Manager in charge of the trilogy of The Beginning of Chaos, prepares the upcoming Chaos and Darkness episodes, he promises an unforgettable user experience to all Sho Onlline players.

Hi-Rez Studios Announces SMITE: A 3D DoTa Action Game

Hi-Rez Studios Announces SMITE

 

Get ready for a Gods vs Gods 3rd-person DoTA-inspired arena!

 

SMITE Preview

 

Hi-Rez Studios, made famous with their award winning first person shooter MMO, Global Agenda, announced today they are developing SMITE, a free-to-play online battleground between gods. Players choose from a selection of mythical gods, join session-based arena combat, and use custom powers and team tactics against other player-controlled gods and non-player controlled minions.

 

 

“As a studio and as gamers, we love competitive multi-player games that reward teamwork and strategy”, says Todd Harris, Hi-Rez Studios COO. “With SMITE, we draw inspiration from DoTA-style RTS titles, but leverage the Unreal 3 Engine to introduce original action oriented combat mechanics, great graphics, and a mythology-themed setting. These session-based games depend upon balanced class design, sophisticated stat-tracking, and matchmaking functionality. These are features we understand well from Global Agenda and our studio is excited to progress team-oriented PvP in new and original directions with SMITE. At this point we already have a really fun playable version of SMITE and we look forward to sharing additional details about the project in the coming months.”

 

SMITE Preview

 

As avid League of Legend players at OnRPG, we are very excited by this news and will be giving as much coverage as possible to SMITE when we get our hands on it!

Goal United Review: GOL!!!

Goal United Review: GOL!!!

by: Kei Beneza (dividelife), Onrpg Journalist

 

Goal United is a new free-to-play football MMO browser game that allows players to manage teams and compete with other players online. One look, and you will know that the game is not your average web browser game. The ingame elements are so rich and highly detailed that gamers may think that the game is client-based or a console. Throughout the game, you will be negotiating and signing contracts with sponsors while continuously training your team to make them formidable in the field. As a manager, it is your job to make sure that your team is in tip-top shape. Having them practice all day may end up turning them to mindless soccer zombies, so you really have to balance their share of pain and pleasure as you slowly work your way to the championships.

 

Goal United Review

 

Starting

What made the game really accessible is its in-depth tutorial phase, which also gives tips on how to treat your team (massage parlor, anyone?). As you slowlygain popularity, more and more sponsors surface, allowing you to earn more money to reward and train your team with. This, however, is not an easy task, as you will be competing with other teams in order to get your club known. It’s really fun to hire people who can help your team progress further, and reading NPC resumes really makes you feel like an actual football manager. The game feels like a Sim-city, The Sims, and Football Manager hybrid. Aside from training your team and hiring therapists and coaches, you can also create buildings to further expand your clubs stadium, making it both eye-catching and attractive to fans. You actually have to expand your stadium regularly to fit more fans when hosting a game (parking lots included).

 

Goal United Review

 

AIM FOR THE TOP!

Challenging other clubs may come off as dull to those who are anxious for continuous matches. Unlike other football games, matches in Goal United are scheduled, which means that once you issue challenge to another player, the game will give you a specific date when the match will be held. While it may sound like a hassle to some, it does seem pretty realistic, especially since both teams need to do their hype campaigns before taking the field.

 

Goal United Review

 

Those who are paying for a premium subscription however, have a different take on this matter, as they are given the ability to instantly search for someone to play with, the same way they can train or do manager tasks automatically. Although premium subscribers have the upper hand in terms of leveling their teams, it DOES NOT effect the overall balance of the game. It’s not that you can’t reach new heights with your free-to-play club, it’s just that they can reach it a lot faster. Still, with hard work, and a series of scheduled events, you’ll probably be king of the field in no time.

Verdict

If you’re a football fan, then Goal United is definitely a must try. The game has a huge series of ups and downs. It’s basically just a loop of working and waiting. Even after signing contracts with sponsors, training your team, and upgrading your stadium, you will still be forced to wait for the next match. Want some tips? Take the premium subscription for minimal downtime.

 

Pros

-Excellent interface
-Premium Subscription
-It feels professional

Cons

-The waiting time
-The game is incredibly slow without premium membership

 

Want to see how this game plays for yourself? Sign up here! Don’t forget to vote your mind on our game profile as well!

LOCO: Hopping Mad Easter Event

LOCO: Hopping Mad Easter Event

 

Burda:ic today announced that a hellish new character is springing into action as Easter arrives on the battlefields of LOCO – Land of Chaos Online: Kalimah. Players everywhere can now try out this undead killer’s ranged abilities firsthand as they participate in the egg-filled Easter festivities. Happy Hunting!

 

LOCO: Land of Chaos Kalilmah

 

Kalimah, once known as Alex Rozz, is the father of LOCO regular Randy Rozz. Unlike his bounty-hunting son, Kalimah was a terribly evil man in life, a feared serial killer who ultimately committed suicide and was sent straight to hell. Freshly returned from the fiery pits, this cannon-wielding combatant has a demonic new look to go with his oversized bazooka. Players looking to strike fear in the hearts of their peers should definitely give him a try today.

 

 

LOCO: Land of Chaos Easter

 

The Easter festivities in LOCO will run through May 11, giving players the chance to earn an egg every day that contains everything from Chance Tickets to Skill Scrolls and Refining Potions. Players can also collect Easter eggs holding letters by completing a special Easter Mission Board. Dedicated gatherers who find enough to spell out “Happy Easter” will be able to show off their hoppy side with a set of wearable bunny ears for their favorite character.

 

Hole in One! Shot Online Unveils Big Update

Hole in One! Shot Online Unveils Big Update

 

GamesCampus announced today that its highly popular golf simulation, Shot-Online, has launched a set of new avatars, created a compelling new ranking system, and now offers new highly-polished in-game graphics.

 

Shot Online 2011

 

Now Shot-Online players can buy trade and sell avatar cards. These avatars are comprised of some of the most popular NPC’s currently in the game including Thor, Belita, Calix, and more! Each avatar has a level, ranging from the lowest level of 1 to the highest level of 8. Naturally, higher level avatars will have increased stats and improved EXP bonus. Level 1-4 can be obtained from events, while 5 will be sold directly in the item mall, and 6-8 can be found throughout the game in boxes.

 

In addition, Shot-Online is proud to unveil the newest level of competition for their golfers. Think you’re the best? Prove it! Users will now be able to see who the highest level in the game is. Ranked by total EXP gained, the top 50 users will have a special icon on top of their head while the top 3 users will have a special announcement on the top of the screen when they log into the game so everyone can see that they have logged in.

Last but not least, players will surely enjoy the updated graphics with anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering options. This will make graphics smoother, and provide better clarity whether you have an average PC or top of the line cutting edge technology.

 

“We’re pleased to be offering another way to customize each player’s experience, and with a variety of ways to obtain these avatars, no player will be left out of the fun,” said Uyen Uyen Ton Nu, Head of Marketing for GamesCampus. “Combined together with our leader boards and a greatly improved graphical style, it’s a fantastic time to join Shot-Online whether you’re a golfing pro or just stepping out onto the green for the first time.”