Monthly Archives: March 2012

RaiderZ New Website Launches; Exclusive Alpha Testing Announced

RaiderZ New Website Launches; Exclusive Alpha Testing Announced

 

RaiderZ

 

Perfect World Entertainment today announces the long-awaited exclusive Alpha Test of RaiderZ begins on March 14, 2012.

 

 

After a stellar showing at last year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) — with tantalizing sneak peeks and exclusive demos — the colossal monster hunting MMORPG will finally be playable by a highly limited number of North American gamers.

 

RaiderZ

 

Get more information about RaiderZ and register for the Alpha Test by visiting today’s newly unveiled website at: http://RAIDERZ.perfectworld.com/. Also check out the newly released alpha trailer!

 

 

“Fans of action MMOs and the monster hunting subgenre of gaming are in for a one-of-a-kind experience with RaiderZ,” said Yoon Im, Senior VP/GM of Game Publishing, Perfect World Entertainment. “With fast non-targeting gameplay and a classless character system, players of RaiderZ have direct control over a character’s skills and play style. With challenging PvE and PvP combat, epic boss fights and a comprehensive crafting system, RaiderZ is an amazingly high quality free MMORPG and we can’t wait to let gamers in.”

 

RaiderZ

 

 

In RaiderZ, explore the vivid and surreal land of Rendel in search of behemoths and epic monsters of legend. Find them. Slay them.

 

 

Key features include:

 

Exotic Real-Time Battles

An exciting, responsive real-time battle system brings players directly into the fight. Evade and block, strike and destroy. Hunting takes strategy, power and skill.

 

Too Close for Comfort

Monsters get personal as they grab, smash, maul and eat players alive. Rip monsters apart and use their own weapons and limbs against them in battle or for crafting, lest you be clutched, clawed, thrown and otherwise savaged.

 

Know Your Enemy… It Knows You

Gigantic, intelligent bosses keep even the swarthiest groups on their toes. Work together with fellow hunters to discover the weaknesses of raging, mythological beasts and employ team tactics and strategies to permanently take them down.

 

Unique Character System

Weapons determine skills in RaiderZ. Choose from over 350 skill combinations to build custom character unlike any other.

 

Open World

Track monsters in an open world and explore diverse landscapes. Carefully tread through the deepest, darkest jungles; brave the narrow passes of snow-covered mountains, and be caught by an ever-changing weather system.

 

Cutting Edge Graphics

By leveraging the power afforded in NVIDIA graphics and PHYSX interactions, RaiderZ features vibrant visuals and a level of physicality not yet seen in MMOs.

MEAD: RIFT Carnival of the Ascended Week 1

MEAD: RIFT Carnival of the Ascended Week 1

By Shannon Doyle (Leliah), OnRPG Journalist

 

 

It’s been over a year since RIFT went live to the world and it is still expanding. Having announced recently that they’ll be expanding into Asia after opening up for business in Russia not that long ago, it’s clear to see that they aren’t slowing down anytime soon. And this is reflected in the game as well. Telara is an ever changing world. This is in part due to the wonderful events that are put on every few months. With such wonderful events everyone has been expecting the one year birthday party to really top them all. And while it may still be too early to tell if it has succeeded in that, I can happily say so far it is awesome. What am I talking about? The Carnival of the Ascended of course.

 

 

The people of Telara are grateful for the presence of the Ascended. Without them the world surely would fall to the planes and none would be safe. In honor of a year since the first mass arrival of Ascended the [people] of Telara are putting on a Carnival for all to enjoy. And there is something for everyone, games, fair food, live re-enactments of history. And that’s all just in the first week!

 

 

Games You Say!?

Games I say. Just like a carnival in the real world (Yeah, I dunno what that is either) there are tents. And in those lovely tents are people yelling for you to come play their game. There are three games to play set up in three different places. First they are set up in the main cities Meridian and Sanctum. These are the most popular spots and as such seem to suffer a bit of lag during the peak playing times. The third place is in Shimmersand and the good folks in charge of the carnival are giving people free rides there from the capitals. The first game I tried was the traditional toss the ring on the thing game. In this case the things are Seacaps, and they never stop moving. I’m willing to admit I stood there missing far more than anyone else. The second game is a good old game of pop the balloon. Thankfully you don’t need to have amazing aim, or worry about the wind with this one! For this all you have to do is mount up (you don’t HAVE to be mounted but everyone seems to for some reason) and jump on balloons. It is by far the most popular game. But it isn’t my favorite! My favorite is the little wooden horse race. Jump up and down on the pressure detection pad to make your horse go faster. There is also a Fortune Teller though she doesn’t give any rewards just amusement. There are a few other games scattered around the carnival that you can’t play but you can watch NPCs play.

 

 

Quests

A staple of events in Rift are the quests. The quests this week cover quite a range of activities. Some are long and involved, and some are as simple as bouncing on balloons. The first and easiest to complete is to play 3 carnival games. The first thing I noticed when logging into Rift after the event had started was a bunch of really big numbers in the world event tracking area. After I talked to the contacts I discovered what was going on. We need to help gather supplies and make our own parts for the balloons for an upcoming parade! And I know for some people it has turned into somewhat of a race (I’m looking at you Faeblight lvl 50ers). This is the first time crafting skills have come into use in an event. In addition there is a quest to replay scenes from Telara’s history. Notably missing are the traditional Rift and Invasion quests. Those may come in the following weeks though.

 

 

Rewards

With every event has come a new form of currency. This time there are three, Glass Beads, Carnival Tickets and Pyrite Doubloons. The beads come from piñatas, mobs and completing quests. With them you can buy the adorable Wind-Up Pony or Valmera cub in addition to fireworks and costume masks. Tickets come from completing carnival games and have the biggest variety in the types of things they can buy. You can get anything from funnel cake and Turkducken to dragon balloons very similar to the piñatas scattered around the world. The townspeople really went all out on the carnival food with the likes of deep fried butter and watermelon slush. The last, and most rare type of currency are the doubloons. You can only get them from specific quests that give them out, and even then you only get that quest and reward combination once. It takes five doubloons to buy a mount, of which there are two. The first is the Tindrel, a robotic version of the very popular spider mount, Spindrel. The second is an amazing looking horse who may just be made of baby stars. And with the name Nebula it’s perfect.

 

 

Do you have a bunch of unused currency sitting around from events gone by? I do. And in all of them it’s a case of almost having enough to get that awesome thing I want. Well now you can buy that currency with beads! Did you miss out on an event and want the rewards? Now you can get them. With a straight one for one trade this is a complete steal. Unless of course you are like me and need to get EVERYTHING. If that’s the case then I see a lot of piñatas in your future. In addition you can exchange beads for tickets and tickets for beads. Sadly no exchange for doubloons.

 

 

Weekend Bonus!

During the entire month long Carnival every weekend will have bonuses. We’ve seen this several times in the past but never like this!

 

 

This weekend (that is March 2nd – March 4th) there will be a 25% bonus to the following:

 

Experience from kills

Planar Attunement Experience from kills

Favor from kills

Prestige from kills

Plaques of Achievement

Marks of Ascension

Planarite

Guild Experience

 

 

In addition to bonuses next week (March 8th to March 14th) there will be a free return to Telara for all! So if you uninstalled Rift make sure you get it installed and all patched up in time.

 

 

Come back every week in March to find out more about the latest phase in the Carnival of the Ascended event. It’s sure to be a crazy and exciting month. Happy Birthday Rift!

Anime Trumps

Anime Trumps is an anime-inspired casual card browser game. The rules of the game are similar to the classic Board Game “BANG”. People can play the role of different anime characters from popular titles like Naruto, Bleach, Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, and more in competitive play.

 

 

Features

 

Easy to Learn: No complex tutorial required! Players will be able to learn basic rules in a short period of time and then start having fun. There will be step by step tips during the game to help players understand the rules better.

Various Characters: Different skills and different combinations of characters will have different effects. Players can experiment with various configurations to find the most effective combos.

Modes: Anime Trumps offers 1v1 and 3v3 matches.

Spirit Tales Announces Closed Beta Test in March

Spirit Tales Announces Closed Beta Test in March

 

 

KoramGame Ltd. announced today that the closed beta test phase for Spirit Tales, a cute 3D fantasy MMORPG developed by X-Legend, will launch on March 15. A new trailer showcasing gameplay has also been released so check it out!

 

With an extensive character customization and progression system, as well as in-depth pet capture and training, Spirit Tales offers unlimited possibilities for players to interact with the world. Its unique horizon view adds a refreshing perspective on the vast and whimsical environment, drawing extra attention to characters channeling their Spirit Form ability.

 

“We want players to be immersed in the world of Spirit Tales,” says Yann Wang, General Manager. “To that end, we integrated a wide range of customization options so that players can feel like their characters are truly one of a kind.”

 

In Spirit Tales, players will embark upon a journey across a colorful fantasy world, battling fierce creatures and capturing magical pets to call their own. Unlock a character’s Spirit Form to unleash devastating attacks on monsters or opponents during exciting PvP battles. With six unique character classes to choose from and over 40 million customization combinations, Spirit Tales is designed to offer players a high degree of in-game freedom and an “Epically Cute, Massively Fun” online gaming experience.

Dragons of Atlantis

Dragons of Atlantis is a browser based fantasy RTS where players struggle to survive in the lost world of Atlantis. Four tribes are at war with one another, each trying to save themselves from destruction. You must utilize military strategy, guile, and the powers of the Ancients to thrive, expand, and conquer. Train and develop a dragon as well to help you in your quest to become the savior of humankind.

Features

Browser Based Strategy: Choose from one of four different clans: Amazon, Zolmec, Primus and Solerian. Build a city from nothing to a prosperous hub of trade. Train and develop your troops to defend your lands and conquer new ones.

Resource Development: Build farms, quarries, mines and lumber mills to gather the resources needed to grow. Upgrade these facilities to further their growth.

City Growth: Develop homes for your population, science centers for researching new technology, and house your own personal dragon. Fortify your defenses, while building and training an army. Raise and lower taxes to keep income generating, while keeping people happy at the same time.

Blend of Quests and PvP: Quest based system helps grow your city and expand logically. Strike out against other players, and form alliances, guilds and trade routes in order to drive your opponents away.

 

Digimon Masters Launches Carnival of Dreams

Digimon Masters Launches a Carnival of Dreams

 

Digimon Masters Online

 

Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher, announced today the start of a special Carnival event for their online massive multiplayer title, Digimon Masters. A fantastic universe where our world and the Digital World are closer than anyone would have imagined is about to change in ways never expected! Digimon Masters continues the story and heightened sense of urgency found in the Digimon anime. Three new Digimon will be joining the celebration amidst much fanfare!

 

 

The Digimon Carnival has now begun with the celebration continuing through March 20th. The magic acts continue with a double experience bonus during the weekdays, and a triple boost on the weekends! But beware: monsters are attempting to crash the carnival, and it’s up to the players to chase them off and recover the stolen carnival jewels. Carnival Jewel boxes can also be purchased from the DigiCore shop for extra bonuses.

 

 

The Carnival also celebrates the “#1 MMORPG Award of 2011” which Digimon Masters recently received. To thank all the loyal fans who voted for their game, a new sever “Lilithmon” along with a new buff system and monster card system will be implemented beginning February 28th. In addition the level limit will be removed from the monster card system. Flying in on wings as black as night is Lilithmon, the newest Ultimate available in Digimon Masters! Unlock her for one of the strongest available partners yet.

 

 

New machinery has also been installed to support additional Digimon Mercenary eggs. Now Deputymon, Kotemon [Musyamon] and Palmon[Woodmon] will be available for careful cultivation to the most powerful of Champions, becoming strong allies in the fight to maintain the balance between the Digital and real worlds. Purchase either one of these new eggs, and for a limited time receive a free Amplification Booster.

 

 

Log in each and every day for a special Carnival boost based on the amount of time played the previous day. Stay connected to receive the Coveted Gift Boxes, which contain the rarest celebratory goodies. Last but not least, dress for success with a free Rabbit Doll Costume! Once you’re suited up, take a screen shot with your friends for a chance to win unique avatars that show off their true Digimon Spirit. Entries can be posted on the official Digimon Masters forum until March 20th.

Dungeon Overlord Announes Succubus Stories Expansion

Dungeon Overlord Announces Succubus Stories Expansion

 

 

 

Night Own Games announced today that Dungeon Overlord‘s first expansion, “The Succubus Stories” is now live. “The Succubus Stories” vastly expands the initial, as well as the endgame experience.  The company will also launch a companion Android and iPhone application that will be previewed at PAX East 2012.

 

 

For brand new players, the expansion adds a deep story driven quest line, designed to help new players learn the basics of gameplay.  For the veteran player, “The Succubus Stories” adds massive amounts of replay value with repeatable quests that emphasize endgame PvP mayhem.

 

 

New players wake up in the world, to find their dungeon has been raided and pillaged to nothing.  The player, who takes the role of an evil Overlord, is guided by the Succubus and her Goblin friends in a quest to rebuild their lair, destroy the Nemesis and go on to conquer the Heart of the Mountain.

 

 

“The feedback from fans since launch has been fantastic, but one thing we keep hearing is GIVE US MORE,” says Chris Mayer, CEO, Night Owl Games.  “The Succubus Stories adds a huge amount of content to keep even our most fanatic players occupied.  The new quest line for beginners will make it even easier for brand new fans that may have not played this type of hardcore strategy game before”

 

 

Night Owl Games is also preparing to launch an innovative mobile app that allows players to manage many aspects of the game, from their Android or iPhone devices.  The app is designed for on-the-go players that want to keep up with the strategy and management of their Dungeons while they are away from their PC. The new mobile app will be one of the first to bridge the gap between Web-based social gaming and mobile gaming.

 

 

Planned Mobile Manager Features:

 

Event Manager: Notifies players of incoming attacks, messages and other events

 

Crafting Manager: Build creature beds and skill modifying furniture

 

Creature Manager: Level-up your minions

 

Research Manager: Unlock features and abilities

 

Resource Manager: Collect the resources

Shipping Manager: Send resources from one Dungeon to another.

 

 

The expanded storyline, PVP, and quest system are available now.  The new mobile application will be previewed at PAX East.