Yearly Archives: 2013

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Launches in North America

Square Enix Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is now available in North America. Now, players on Windows PC and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system can adventure together in the first FINAL FANTASY title that introduces hallmarks from the entire franchise.

The highly anticipated online role playing game takes place five years after the realm of Eorzea was ravaged by the unleashing of Bahamut, the most powerful of the god-like Primals. As players explore the world and learn more details in the epic storyline, they can hone their skills with the Armoury System. This unique gameplay feature allows characters to change their role, abilities, and skills on-the-fly, without having the need to create multiple characters.

 

 

“We are extremely proud of all the work and effort spent creating FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, and I hope that both new and old players enjoy this FINAL FANTASY experience,” said Naoki Yoshida, producer and director of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. “We look forward to supporting this title for many years to come, always listening to the community and delivering rich content updates and new stories that our fans deserve.”

Key Features

– All the hallmarks of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, including genre-leading graphics and real-time cut scenes, beautiful music, and an immersive story experience

– Band together with your friends to create guild-like “Free Companies” to take on the game’s story-driven adventures

– High level detail and quality of graphics on both the PlayStation®3 system and Windows PC through the new graphics engine

– Flexible class system that allows players to change to any of the 19 different classes on the fly by simply changing their equipped weapon or tool. Players can also unlock 9 different jobs as they advance in level.

– New takes on classic FINAL FANTASY elements like the “Materia” and “Limit Break” systems that originally appeared in FINAL FANTASY VII

– Varied options available for leveling and growing the player’s character − including class quests, main story quests, quick-action “Guildleves and Guildhests” that act as events players can tackle alone or with friends, and exciting “Instanced Dungeons” to raid in search of vast treasures

– Full Active Time Events (FATEs) − unique events that allow for dynamic open world battles and adventures with other players

– Personal companion chocobos for players to ride and fight alongside in battle

FFXIV Launch

Check out the official site for more information on how to get into the game!

Black Gold Online Offers First Race Reveal for Industrial Buvants

Following last week’s sudden reveal of Black Gold Online’s unique F2P business model, it seems Snail Games is ready to start getting serious about revealing information about their upcoming steampunk versus nature faction focused action MMORPG. And sure enough today it begins with the reveal of the Buvants, the race most akin to humans and primarily responsible for the beginning of the Isenhorst faction’s industrial revolution.

The Buvants represent an incredibly open-minded faction that sided quickly with the dwarves after being cast out from the Eastern lands of Eriandir for defying nature as their leader, Hoka, crushed it to make way for his Black Gold-powered steam machinations. Now well established with powerful machines of war in hand, the Buvants are recognized as the rulers of Isenhorst and greatest threat to the old ways.

Black Gold Online Buvant Concept Art

The Duvant race will allow players access to the Inquisitor, Mystic, and Tech Adept classes. They typically stand between 5’7” and 6’6”, resemble humans, and typically dress in Neo-Victorian Era fashion akin to what you might run into at a steampunk booth at Comic Con.

For more information on the Duvants, check out the official Snail Games post here!

Shaiya Launches War with Machines in the Iron Invasion Update

Heroes will be pushed to the brink as the Iron Invasion becomes all-out war between man and machine! Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, has announced the arrival of Shaiya’s long-awaited Episode Seven in the latest content update, bringing a host of new enemies, features, and zones to the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).

The recent skirmishes with mysterious, iron-clad invaders were only a precursor to the greater assault that has now been launched upon the world of Shaiya. Adventurers from both the Alliance of Light and Union of Fury will discover that the robotic Tyros have completely occupied and changed the zone known as Stable Erde. Sub-sections of Stable Erde now serve as battlegrounds only accessible to players in their respective level ranges, and the zone is now crawling with dangerous mechanical monsters led by four menacing new world bosses.

 

Shaiya

 

A brand-new dungeon called the Infinite Sanctuary has opened its gates to parties brave enough to take on numerous challenges. The Infinite Sanctuary offers five levels split into ten stages each, in which players are given varying goals such as killing all enemies, surviving for a specified period of time, and destroying target objectives.

Rewards from the Infinite Sanctuary include powerful level 80 weapons, which are now being introduced to Shaiya for the first time. Alongside these coveted rewards comes the new Chaotic Square crafting system, allowing players to synthesize all kinds of useful items such as weapons, armor, EXP stones, and more. In addition, a new color dye system has been implemented to give players the opportunity to customize the appearance of their newfound gear.

Arcane Hearts

Arcane Hearts is a fully fledged MMORPG that can be played on your web browser. With challenging quests, dungeons, PVP, and sieges, Arcane Hearts is already filled to the brim with content and we’ll be adding more as the game continues to grow. The game also has plenty of customization so that each character can be uniquely built to fit any play style and the overall game experience can be adjusted to suit your schedule. Engaging, Interactive, and a deep level of character customization, Arcane Hearts allows for users to play according to their schedule. The unique auto leveling system allows users to gain experience when they are away from the game. Arcane Hearts allows players to experience rich game play, battle other players, and conquer demanding quests.

Berserk: The Cataclysm

Berserk: The Cataclysm is a free-to-play collectible card game, available through many social networks, and available through the web and most iOS and Android devices. Play as a wizard and manage your own sky-island castle. Battle to expand your domain by defeating barbarians or other players; customize your castle with trophies; and invite your friends over. Four elements and over 800 cards offer limitless deck-building possibilities.

Features:

Six Types of PvE and PvP Battles: Embark on campaigns; conquer other players’ lands; fight against a random player, friend, barbarian, or bot.

Asynchronous PvP: Players will battle even when not active and logged in.

Tend Your Tower: Create a unique look to the inside of your castle, invite friends over, and visit other friends to give them a boost.