Monthly Archives: July 2013

OnRPG Shotgun News 7/9: Firefall, GW2, TSW, and much more!

By Shannon Doyle (Leliah), OnRPG News Mistress

 

Firefall Enters Open Beta

Today Red 5 Studios took Firefall into Open Beta with over 1 million registered users. And to celebrate OnRPG will be streaming live from Firefall tomorrow with a special surprise guest.

 

Star Wars: The Old Republic Teases Update 2.3

Titans of Industry

The Titans of Industry, aka Star Wars: The Old Republic Update 2.3 is taking over. The website has been taken over by the official website for the Czerka Corporation, the galaxy’s most trusted brand. You can find out all about the leaders of Czerka, take a virtual tour of their facilities, and much more. If nothing else it certainly is a clever way to get the news out about the update.

 

Guild Wars 2 Expands in Bazaar of the Four Winds

The newest update to Guild Wars 2 arrives today! New mini games, new armor, new weapon skins, a new zone even! Bazaar of the Four Winds has a little bit of everything. On top of all the amazing new things it also continues forward with the living story. Though for many the highlight of the update is the addition of the Achievement Point Reward System which has caused a lot of debate on the forums. Be on the lookout later in the week for my article on Labyrinthine Cliffs, Bazaar of the Four Winds, and the Achievement Point Rewards.

 

The Secret World Launches A Dream to Kill

Update 7, A Dream to Kill takes players through Transylvania as they uncover hidden Orochi experiments, get a little help from an old friend with a handy flamethrower, and unlock a crucial part of the plot in The Secret World. You can find out all about it in a new video from Game Director Joel Bylos.

 

Final Fantasy XIV Holds Final Closed Beta Event

Tomorrow marks the start of the final closed beta event for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. The event will run from July 10th to the 15th and be for both North America and Europe. Following Phase 3 as they’re calling it they will move on to, you guessed it, Phase 4, open beta. FFXIV:ARR is due to launch August 27th.

British Artillery Debuts in World of Tanks Update 8.7

World of Tanks

 

Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced details of Update 8.7 for its MMO action game, World of Tanks.

“The core of Version 8.7 is the new British SPG branch,” said Mike Zhivets, World of Tanks Producer. “The upcoming expansion features several stand out models that are likely to catch on with the masses and spice up the overall artillery gameplay.”

 

World of Tanks

 

In Update 8.7, the new branch of British self-propelled guns will take to the battlefield, including a number of iconic and well-known vehicles ranging from mid to higher level tiers. Mid-tier entrants include the Sexton, Bishop and Crusader. The higher-tier entries for the British line will include a number of post-war prototypes, once again granting players the chance to climb into the hatches of some truly powerful vehicles that never saw actual combat. The Conqueror Gun Carriage experimental vehicle will top the new SPG line.

Other additions in Update 8.7 will include a brand new map, Belogorsk-19, a chilling and unforgiving Russian winter landscape, as well as one tier change for the Soviet line. The Tier 5 Soviet light tank T-50-2 will be replaced by the MT-25, a visually unique light tank known for its high rate of acceleration and surprisingly powerful gun.

 

World of Tanks

Kingdoms CCG 100 Gem Giveaway

OnRPG is partnered with Anticentertainment to bring you packs filled with 100 gems for their inspired iTCG, Kingdoms CCG!

Inspired by Magic the Gathering and Dota All-stars, Kingdoms CCG is a brand new Collectible Card Game where players Unlock and Level up Heroes, Build Powerful Decks, Complete Campaign Quests and  Compete in Guild leagues. You can also battle in Live PVP in Arenas and Tournaments.

 

 

To get your key you have to follow these instructions:

  • If you are not yet a member of OnRPG please sign up here.
  • Enter your OnRPG username and password below to get your key.
  • The key will appear at the bottom of the page. Copy & paste it to a safe place as you may not be able to retrieve it once closing your browser!

To Redeem your Key:

  • Create an account and get into the game HERE.
  • Complete the tutorial
  • Click on the Store Icon in the upper left portion of the Game
  • Click on the Promo button in the bottom right corner
  • Enter your promo code in the pop up window to claim your gems!
  • Note keys are only valid for accounts created after June 27th, 2013.

Enjin Guild Forum Competition

With a renewal of strong games out and on the way, 2013 is looking to be a good year for MMORPGs. And an even better year to found the MOBA/MMO guild/faction/clan you always wanted to create. But nothing gets a guild off the ground faster than a functional and professional looking forum. Thus I reached out to Enjin, my favorite forum hosting service, to snag our users a chance to show their creativity and win some sweet prizes to unlock the full power of Enjin Forums!

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OnRPG Shotgun News 7/8 Pt2: World of Warships, Blizzard, Splinters of Ares

By Shannon Doyle (Leliah), OnRPG News Monkey

 

World of Warships to Remove Rising Sun Flag

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Sometime in the future the Japanese Rising Sun Flag will be removed from World of Warships. This comes after an outcry from some in the Asian community that it was culturally insensitive. CatStalker, Community Coordinator on the World of Warships fourms made the brief announcement nearly three weeks ago, but the news is only now becoming a headline as fans call the move into question.

 

Blizzard Rejoins ESA

The Entertainment Software Association, who amongst other things put on the ever important E3 has another member today, Activision Blizzard. They parted ways in 2008, stating “business reasons” were behind the departure. Could this mean that we’re due to see World of Warcraft at E3 next year?

 

Splinters of Ares Hopes to Bring Together MMO and Film

SplintersOfAres

A new transmedia project from industry veterans who have worked on Everquest, Guild Wars, Apollo 13, The DaVinci Code, and much more are working together to create an all new MMO/Movie experience. The team is hoping to raise $1 million to put together a playable demo and trailer for the film. But you won’t find this one on Kickstarter. They’re doing it all through their website.

Vanguard Princess

Vanguard Princess is a 2D fighting game offering up to 4 player combat action within a world of all female anime sprites running the gambit of stereotypes from schoolgirls to haunting spirits. Players can participate in a story mode or go head to head against their friends to test their skills.