Yearly Archives: 2013

Panzar: Forged by Chaos Releases Massive Updates

Panzar Toxic Bay Update

As is often the case right after we review titles in the online gaming industry, Troxit Services has just revealed a massive content update for their PvP focused MMO, Panzar.

The update includes a new mode and map called Toxic Bay that will challenge teams to capture and install an apparatus followed by a timed defense challenge. Though the primary focus is on improved match-making, bonuses for keeping the games churning through the long hours of the night, smaller battlegrounds for low level players to get their feet wet, and prevention of too much of a single character on a single team.

The patch is a dozy so read up on the full details on their official site.

GunDog Early Access Begins Thursday, June 27th!

GunDog Open Beta

Players looking to get an extra day of practice in on OGPlanet’s upcoming Canine shooter, GunDog, featuring four distinct classes have one day left to do so! Grab a key from our giveaway page now to beat the competition and practice up your skills prior to the open beta this weekend!

GunDog packs a punch with tactical trading cards that can be utilized to bolster your power as well as RPG elements that allow you to utilize more powerful class specific cards only after having played enough to master said class. With the ability to sprint like a hunting dog and mix up your class presets with MMO styled skills, GunDog brings new twists to the usual shooter game modes.

Don’t miss JamesBl0nde’s first look at the game for more info.

OnRPG Shotgun News 6/26: MechWarrior and Jagex

By Shannon Doyle (Leliah), OnRPG News Monkey

 

MechWarrior Online reveals Project Phoenix

MechWarriorPreorder

Not to be confused with The Phoenix Project, MechWarrior Online is introducing a special pre-order program called Project Phoenix. Each of the four limited edition packs will contain rare and beloved Mechs from the BattleTech universe. The prices range from $20-80 and are available now! And as an added bonus if you purchase one within the first 30 days you’ll get 30 free days of subscription time!

Jagex Has Most Successful Year Ever

Between employing more than 550 people at their headquarters and a turnover of over £50 million, 2012 is being called Jagex’s most successful year ever. Tens of millions of people started playing Runescape, the oldschool Runescape server went live plus Ace of Spades and Carnage Racing launched in 2012. Looking ahead to the rest of 2013 Jagex seems to be ready to keep momentum going with the launch of Transformers Universe and publishing several titles.

Elsword Transformation Evolution Begins with New Class

Elsword

 

Kill3rCombo, publisher of the hit free-to-play action MMORPG Elsword, today announced the launch of Infinity Sword, the first new class in its huge summer update, “Elsword Transformation Evolution.” The update is a follow-up to this past winter’s successful Elsword Transformation series and is the next “Evolution” for Elsword’s six characters, introducing a new class for each. The Infinity Sword class, an enhanced version of the Sheath Knight class, retains the ability to dual wield swords and gains all-new capabilities and an exciting new look. This incredibly fast melee class will also have a big impact on Elsword’s PvP mode and is destined to have players developing fresh multiplayer strategies to deal with this new challenger.

While the Sheath Knight class is skilled with dual-wielding swordplay, an Infinity Sword is a true master, gaining even more swift dual-wielding skills with enhanced power and range. With these heightened powers, players will have the ability to summon an infinite number of mystical swords which hover in formation and attack foes relentlessly. Hence, Infinity Sword earned its “Infinity” name due to this amazing ability to summon an endless number of swords.

 

 

As a Sheath Knight, Elsword saw his summoned sword was absorbing dark energy. In order to fully use the sword’s dark power, he would need to allow himself to absorb dark energy as well. In doing so, he risked giving way to his dark inner side if he could not control the dark energy. In true Elsword form, he found the strength to take command of his dark self and his enhanced dark blade, becoming the ultimate swordsman, Infinity Sword.

Warface, Where Have You Gone?

By Shannon Doyle (Leliah), OnRPG Journalist

 

This is the big question on the minds of North American and European Warface players at the moment. All mention of Warface has disappeared from the official Trion website, the Warface Facebook account hasn’t been updated since closed beta finished in early April. And even the website is seemingly abandoned. Leaving fans of Warface and Trion asking “where have you gone?”

Warface

This isn’t the first time Trion has, with little communication to the fans removed a game from the public eye. Early this year End of Nations was taken from Petroglyph and brought in house. Refunds were given to anyone who had pre purchased the MMORTS and since then all mention of it has stopped. Though several websites which sell games now offer pre orders on it once again. Including Amazon which gives End of Nations a release date of December 31, 2013. There have however been no press releases or representation for End of Nations at any of the major game conventions. Unlike Warface however End of Nations is still featured on the Trion website.

 

Crytek, the makers of Warface have been tight lipped about the publishing status of the MMO in the North American and European audience, telling VentureBeat “Crytek is not commenting on the status of its relationship with Trion at this time.” They do however continue with their plans to bring Warface to players in Europe and North America. In Russia Warface sits happily with 9 million registered users a year after its release. And thanks to an agreement with Nexon will be expanding into Japan in the near future.

Warface PAX

Though this is something that is only now coming to light it may have been something we should have been aware of for several months now. Warface’s closed beta began on January 17th and completed April 10th. During that time a little convention in Boston took place called PAX East. At PAX East Warface had a food truck handing out tasty little burgers. And you could play Warface at one of the booths showing off the latest and greatest in computer technology. There was however no booth for Warface, despite Trion being a major AAA Publisher. And there were only a couple of Trion staff at the booth where you could play Warface. This was at PAX East, in March, while closed beta was still ongoing. To put that in perspective Bethesda was there showing off Elder Scrolls Online with a massive booth, press interviews and was one of the bigger highlights of the convention. This was before their closed beta had even started. So, the lack of Warface representation should have set off more alarms than it did. Fast forward to E3. Trion was at E3 in a big way but the major push was for ArcheAge, a sandbox MMORPG they’re publishing in North America and Europe. As with all things though the mind focuses more on what is there than what isn’t.

On Warface’s Gface cloud the last posted news release which is dated April 9th has now received nearly 2,300 comments. And actually there has been an update as this is being written. Executive Producer Joshua Howard has posted on the Warface website, which you can read in its entirety below.

ExProWarface

Dear Warface players and Crytek fans,

After some weeks of silence, we’d like to give you an update on where we currently stand with Warface.

First and foremost, we’d like to thank you for your feedback and patience over the past couple of months. We hope you know that all feedback is incredibly valuable, since Warface is aimed at being a game service rather than “just a game”: it will regularly be updated, improved, and adjusted to provide you all with the most exciting gaming experience possible.

Although Warface is currently not available in Europe and North America, our teams are not sitting still; we have been compiling all sorts of comments and suggestions to optimize Warface as much as possible.
Additionally, we are working hard on setting up the infrastructure required to make Warface the best it can be ahead of its full release. This process will take some more time and we are aiming to announce another Closed Beta phase soon.
Everyone is working very hard to make this happen and we are very optimistic about Warface’s future. Personally, I’d like to thank you all again for your ongoing support and for taking the time to drop us a line with your thoughts and comments. Our goal for now is to keep improving! In the meantime, keep an eye on our official news channels for more updates.

Joshua Howard
Executive Producer

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The first thing to point out from his letter is that it doesn’t mention Trion in any way. Though based on the comments from fans it is being well received despite being somewhat vague. The good news is that Crytek is still working towards getting Warface released in North America and Europe. How long that takes, and under which flag it will fly is still up in the air though.

 

We will be reaching out to both Trion and Crytek to find out more as the story unfolds.

Age of Wulin

Age of Wulin (Wushu in NA) represents a completely new style of a Chinese martial-art MMORPG! Instead of the traditional fantasy genre based on elves, dragons and orcs, as seen in many other MMORPGs, the story of Age of Wulin – Legend of the Nine Scrolls is set in medieval China and based on the lore surrounding martial arts and the brave adventurers who practice it. This allows players to meet online and roleplay in an exciting and new fantasy setting, supported by top community functions and all the features you would expect to see in any major MMORPG and more.

 

Features

 

NO Levels, NO Classes: Learn your opponents’ true strength by fighting them. Proceed with caution as a simple street beggar may be a traveling Grand Master in disguise!

Random NPC Encounter System: Some events you experience are based on your dealings with NPCs and your character’s overall reputation. Expect the unexpected!

8 Martial Arts Schools: Players must align with one of 8 schools to learn a combat style. However those greedy for wisdom can risk breaking into rival schools to steal their secrets. Or if you are in the know of a Wushu master, you can seek apprenticeship for further training.


Counter Combat System:
Players must anticipate their opponent’s moves and counter them to be truly successful warriors. Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy are vital to victory.

6 Unique Story Lines: Become the protagonist of your own story, and pave your own path to glory. Learn from 17 professions and master the art of aerial combat to become the ultimate Wushu Master. Or train offline in one of 30 offered activities that turn your character into an NPC while you’re away!

World of Tanks Update 8.6 Livestream Today

Beginning today, US tankers will get their hands on World of Tanks update 8.6 and we’re hosting a live stream this afternoon to go over all the exciting new features. Starting at 4:00 p.m. PST today, we’ll provide a first look at 9 new SPG vehicles and the British Premium tier V tank, A33 Excelsior. Viewers can also expect to see new camouflage patterns for USSR, Germany and France, as well as game time on a brand new map, “Sacred Valley.”

Join us this afternoon to check out the new update as we highlight new features, give away gold codes and host a live Q&A with producer Josh Morris AKA Jinxx.

 

World of Tanks

 

Check out viewing details below:

What: World of Tanks Update 8.6 Live Stream

Where: Twitch.tv/Worldoftanks

When: June 25, 2013, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST

Who: Wargaming Staff—Producer Josh Morris “Jinxx”, Community Manager Chris “Major Rampage” and PR Coordinator Jamie King