Yearly Archives: 2013

The Repopulation May Update

The Repopulation End Of May Update

It’s been another busy month for the folks at Above and Beyond Technologies as they release their latest monthly report on what’s going on with The Repopulation, one of the most original looking Sci-Fi Sandbox MMORPGs ever. Players looking forward to Rouging have been given a number of new toys and the Plymouth region has received plenty of love in preparation for Alpha 2 testing.

The Repopulation junkies should check out the full notes for further details on combat and crafting tweaks as well as plenty of bug fixes.

Path of Exile Announces Phase 2 of Open Beta

Path of Exile New Leagues

Grinding Gear Games announced that the latest major content update for their popular action RPG Path of Exile will be released on Wednesday, June 5th (New Zealand time). A wealth of exciting gameplay features have been implemented to kick off the second phase of the game’s Open Beta, including two four-month leagues that will provide players with new gameplay, new Unique items, and eight exclusive achievement-like Challenges.

Path of Exile New Items

Multiple skills and passives have been rebalanced, new League challenges introduced, and more convenient UI implementations are just the tip of the iceberg. Be sure to check out the official patch notes for full details here.

DDO Welcomes Shadowfell Conspiracy Pre-Purchases to Wheloon

DDO Wheloon Rooftops

Are you ready to enter a treacherous new town overrun by the Shadowfell?  Any adventurers that have pre-purchased Dungeons & Dragons Online: Shadowfell Conspiracy prior to June 5th will be granted guaranteed beta access to the expansion content, as well as immediate access to the Shadow Of A Doubt quest, set in the brand new area of Wheloon.

Wheloon Rogue Sneak

When the king of Cormyr discovered that Wheloon was full of traitorous Shar worshipers, he walled off the prosperous trading town and made it into a massive prison, a chaotic hellhole where life is cheap and imprisoned criminals battle over control of the ruined streets.  And now something even worse has come to the prison – the Shadowfell, a plane of darkness and despair filled with fell creatures commanded by a mighty empire.

Players will adventure through the twisting streets of Wheloon and climb up to its rooftops to explore the town from a completely different perspective. They’ll investigate hidden corners and dangerous interiors, and discover new creatures and treasure through Wheloon’s Random Encounter system.  And through a serious of quests they will begin to unravel the secrets of the Shadowfell Conspiracy.

Prevent the Plague from Reaching Defiance with Crossover Event

Defiance

Players of Defiance™ will notice that a mysterious illness has arrived in San Francisco, and it is up to players to defeat the infected ‘enemies’ and find a cure before it reaches the town of Defiance in the show.  In the latest crossover event from Trion Worlds and Syfy, beginning on June 3rd, players will be challenged to eradicate the infection that is afflicting San Francisco’s residents and work through all new content to discover a cure in order to send it to the town of Defiance before the outbreak there gets any worse.

In the Defiance episode airing June 17th, word of the infectious plague has reached the town and fear and paranoia are rampant among the residents.  Town doctor Doc Yewll sends a distress call to a former colleague in the Bay Area who might be able to provide a cure, having spent weeks working on an anti-virus following the outbreak affecting residents in San Francisco.

Today’s free TV tie-in game update is packed with new content  including The Plague Sieges – an all new game mode, 8 new emergencies, 2 new pursuits, a new data recorder, and an all new mission series that runs from June 10th to 17th.

TaTa Blitz

Tata Blitz is a 2D, browser-based, third person shooter. Battles range across a variety of different areas, from Dracula’s Castle, to mysterious swamps, and anywhere in between. A wide variety of weapons await players, from long range rifles and rocket launchers, to medium ranged thrown weapons like bricks and grenades, to melee weapons like knives and frying pans. The cartoony style of the game is also evident in the variety of costumes you can equip to make your character stand out even more.

Features

Browser based shooter: Play anywhere you can access the internet! Matches are quick and fast paced, meaning no matter where you go, you can always have a bit of fun!

Wide variety of weapons: From rifles to rocket launchers, bricks to grenades, and knives to frying pans, Tata Blitz truly has something to offer every player.

Customization: Want to stalk the battlefield as Cleopatra? Go toe to toe with your opponent as a baseball player? Perhaps even an elusive Man-in-Black? Tata Blitz has you covered!

Variety of locations: From the pyramids of Egypt to Dracula’s Castle, players can explore a wide variety of mystical, strange, and otherwise entertaining combat venues.

Camelot Unchained Backers Forums Go Live

The crew at CityState Entertainment has been hard at work testing their Vanilla based forums and now those isolated backers of Camelot Unchained that haven’t been included in the Backers Forum beta test will be welcomed back into the fold!

Camelot Unchained Backers Forums

If you backed the Kickstarter, keep an eye on your email account for instructions on activating your forum account! All backers should receive their invite within the next 3 hours. And if you’re feeling jealous and wish you had joined in on backing this amazing title, it’s not too late! Paypal donations are still available and Paypal backers will be joining the fold sometime next week!

City of Steam Launch Pack Giveaway

OnRPG is partnered with R2Games and Mechanist Games to bring you special packs to celebrate the long awaited launch of server 2 for City of Steam!

City of Steam, a full-featured, browser-based 3D MMORPG, transports players to an industrial metropolis that has fallen from grace. Emerging from the ashes of ages past, heroes versed in swordplay, divine harmonies, and the arcane arts seek their fortune in a world beset by countless foes, from dangerous factions to mechanical horrors.

The Server 2 Giveaway Pack Includes:
Strong Health Quaff x20
Strong Steam Quaff x20
Key x5
Broadcast Ticket x2
Transmuted Marshhopper(1 Day) x1

 

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:

  • Head to the City of Steam website HERE
  • Register an account (or sign in if you already have one), and then click on the ‘Play Now’ button.
  • Look for the bonus gift pack icon at the top right of the screen
  • Input your code and click Unlock to claim your prizes!

Final Fantasy XIV Prepares to Test PS3 with Beta 3 Announcement

FF14 PS3

Following announcements made by Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida as part of his latest Producer Letter Live broadcast, Square Enix are pleased to confirm that the third phase of closed beta testing for FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn is due to start on Friday 14th June, 2013.

Beta phase 3 introduces the PlayStation®3 version of the game into the mix for the very first time and PlayStation®3 gamers will be able to experience the captivating world of Eorzea alongside PC players due to the game’s cross-platform functionality. Beta phase 3 testers will also gain access to a huge amount of new content, including the introduction of the city states of Ul’dah and Limsa Lominsa.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is scheduled for release on August 27th 2013, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC systems.