Monthly Archives: March 2014

Nexon’s Dragon Nest Adds Level 70 Cap Update, New Dungeons and More

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Nexon America has released a huge new update for its free-to-play fantasy MMORPG Dragon Nest, raising the level cap to 70, introducing a new area called Arendel and advanced skills for all classes. Now Warriors can become mightier Gladiators or Lunar Knights, Archers can become more precise Snipers, Kalis can be more powerful Soul Eaters, and many more. Dragon Nest also will continue to host in-game events throughout the month of March to help players achieve current max level 60.

New dungeons will also be introduced, as detailed below.

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Roiling Expanse: Many of the once verdant lands surrounding the Elven kingdom have become barren and dry as Arendel’s Tree of Life grows weaker. Lush forests are replaced with arid deserts and a swirling sandstorm now blankets the area.

  • Sea of Dust: Poison is slowly killing the Tree of Life, and as a result, this beautiful valley has become a desolate wasteland. A massive scorpion known as Superpredator Antares prowls the land, in search of prey.
  • Halfmoon Desert: As they besiege Arendel, the Dragon Cultists establish a base camp in this treacherous desert. One of the ancients, the fearsome undead Emperor Sebek, rules this land and commands its forces.

 

New Moon Forest: Though the poison of Ignacio and his Dragon Cultists has weakened the woodlands of Arendel, this nearby forest still stands strong. Night and day work differently here, and legend has it that time passes slower in New Moon Forest.

  • Golden Grasslands: Arendel’s farmland, made up of golden plains of wheat and barley, as well as bountiful fruit trees, is being invaded by Dragon Cultists and the monsters they command, led by  the corrupted Vicious Rage.
  • Crescent Path: Once a peaceful trade route through the forest, the Crescent Path has succumbed to the invading evil. The wood folk who live here have become corrupted monstrosities that harry any who venture down the trail. A towering were-beast known as the Grizzled Shadow Fury devours unsuspecting travelers.
  • Valley of the Eclipse: In a desperate attempt to restore order, the ailing Elf Queen is dispatching forces to open the mysterious gate inside the wooded valley. Once the guardian of the trees, Rotten Gatekeeper Nornird is now rotten to his roots, and is attempting to seal the gate before the Elves can reach it.

 

KOG Games to Launch MMORPG Action-Brawler Grand Chase April 3

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Leading game developer and publisher of popular free-to-play  MMORPGs, KOG Games announced today that it will officially launch the highly-acclaimed action-brawler MMO, Grand Chase beginning April 3rd.  To celebrate a launch this spectacular, KOG Games is giving away a slew of amazing prizes and hosting serious kick-ass events.  This is the launch of the year that players won’t want to miss!

With a launch this big, KOG doesn’t want to leave anybody behind so they will boost one character on an account all the way to level 70!  But that’s not all, $20 worth of mind-blowing free goodies are also up for grabs, but players will need to wait until launch to find out just what tantalizing treats are in store.  Lastly but certainly not least, KOG is kicking-off this event with the highest experience (EXP) and (Item) drop rate increases in the history of Grand Chase!

Current Grand Chasers must not forget to transfer their accounts! Players that have a current Grand Chase account with GameRage must complete a successful in-game login by inputting their account name, password and email address.  Once finished, they will have completed the first step of transferring their account over to KOG Games.  Players must complete this process by March 27, 2014 or their account and all that comes with it will be lost.

The official KOG Games Grand Chase forums opens today, March 20th and, as always, will serve as an important community hub and home for the Grand Chase community.   Players can visit: http://grandchaseonline.com/ now for all the latest information.

Infinity Wars Beams In Star Trek: The Next Generation

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Independent Australian game developer Lightmare Studios today announced that Star Trek: The Next Generation™ will be coming to Lightmare Studios’ recently-released animated, digital trading card game (TCG), Infinity Wars™ starting with new cards releasing this April.

 

Through its partnership with Iconicfuture, and under license by CBS Consumer Products, Star Trek: The Next Generation-themed cards will phase their way into the Infinity Wars Universe, and will allow players to place their favorite Star Trek characters in the captain’s chair and send them into glorious battle. New factions, including Starfleet and the Klingon Empire will be introduced, along with an all-new play ability known as “Piloting.”

 

“We are a small indie team but our latest incarnations, honoring the timeless Star Trek: The Next Generation, have never made me so proud of our crew,” exclaimed Lightmare Studios CEO, Elphie Coyle. “This, along with our recent expectation-shattering success on Steam Early Access, the upcoming Mobile Companion App, and our supportive fans, makes me believe that we are poised to make solid dent in the TCG Multiverse with Infinity Wars.”

 

Zombies Ate My Pizza Celebrates Launch of Open Beta With Free Codes

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After a successful Closed Beta test, global game publisher R2Games has announced that its latest browser title, action shooter Zombies Ate My Pizza, will be entering its Open Beta phase on March 20th. To celebrate the launch, the publisher will be hosting a free code giveaway on the game’s Facebook Page.

 

The Closed Beta test of the wacky, post-apocalyptic MMO will end on Wednesday, March 19th at 22:00 EDT, after which all current characters and accounts will be deleted. Feedback from users has been encouraged during the test in order to detect bugs and other issues, as well as to integrate players’ suggestions into the game and provide a better user experience.

 

As part of the Open Beta release celebration, Zombies Ate My Pizza will be hosting a free code giveaway on its Facebook Page. The first 100 fans who enter the giveaway will receive a code to redeem a ‘Zombie Survival Pack’, which will include gold, souls and other items.

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The Open Beta phase for Zombies Ate My Pizza will go live on Thursday, March 20th at 10:00 EDT (7:00 PDT). For more information on the free code giveaway, visit the game’s official Facebook Page.

 

Zombies Ate My Pizza is a post-apocalyptic, MMO shooter with a side of snark. Players scorch their way through hordes of hungry zombies, complete piping-hot missions and blast bosses down to the crust… all to protect their pizza. Key features include 360 degrees of zombie-smashing action, Militia-exclusive dungeon events, Cross-Server Arena and a PvP Undead Tournament.

League of Angels – Angel Details Revealed

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NGames has today revealed some of the powerful Angels players will meet and fight alongside in League of Angels – a brand new, graphically rich fantasy MMORPG available now on the Game321.com portal.

League of Angels thrusts players into a dangerous and whimsical world, where they must aide light-bearing angels with protecting the world from darkness by liberating the Seal of Light. Along the way, players take their customizable characters on quests through challenging dungeons, tackle and conquer varied quests, and partake in a variety of fun mini-games, from Bejeweled style puzzlers to arcade shooters. Meanwhile, ever-present PvP arenas give adventurers plenty of opportunity to duke it out for high rewards and honors.

Players can call upon the power of various Angels to aid them in their quest.

  • Nocturna is the first Angel that players encounter in League of Angels. She alone was responsible for protecting travelers in the night as they rested by the roadside. Nocturna is able to deal powerful lightning attacks that damage all enemies and can buff a hero’s health.
  • Lunaria is an Angel of the Moon. She protects the weak by illuminating the night sky and has complete control over the tides of the sea. Like Nocturna, she is able to damage all enemies, but is able to buff 3 members’ health and critical hit ratio.
  • Sylvia is the Angel of Nature. She protects humans from creatures that roam the forest as much as she protects the forest’s creatures from humans. Her Sandstorm attack can damage all enemies, while her Halo is able to buff 2 members’ health and attack.
  • Prospera is the Angel of Prosperity. She grants aid to farmers and peasants in need of help, ensuring they have bountiful harvests and healthy livestock. Like Sylvia, Prospera also has a Sandstorm attack that damages all enemies and can also buff 2 member’s health and attack.

For info on these angels, visit http://angels.game321.com/

Black Gold Online Alpha Test Begins

Snail Games has announced that its upcoming Steampunk / Fantasy MMORPG, Black Gold Online, will launch its Closed Alpha testing period today, March 20, at 2:00 PM PDT. Eligible players will be able to access the game’s Closed Alpha from March 20 to March 30.

Combining fantasy with gothic steampunk, Black Gold Online is set in a world of epic struggle as two factions vie for control of a powerful, crystallized energy known as “Black Gold.” On one side, players will experience the land of Erlandir, filled with magic drawn from the life and nature found around the ancient jungles and temples of the terrain. The other side features the land of Isenhorst, a mechanized society of giant walking cities, which utilizes engineering and mechanized equipment to gain supremacy.

Starting today, players can explore and experience the various content within Black Gold Online’s Closed Alpha, including a large number of quests, eight different classes across different factions, crafting, vehicle construction, faction vs. faction battlegrounds, and open-world PvP. As the game is currently in development, players will be experiencing an earlier Alpha version of the game and are encouraged to provide any and all constructive feedback to Snail Games for improvements to Black Gold Online.*

For more information on Black Gold Online, please visit: http://bg.snailgame.com/home/

Tales Runner’s First Beta Test Starts Today

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The long awaited return of Tales Runner to North America is finally here. OGPlanet launches the game’s first beta test today.

OGPlanet is kicking off Tales Runner’s first beta test with some fun and exciting events. Casual and elite players alike can both win tons of awesome prizes. That’s not all! Simply by taking part in Tales Runner’s first beta test, all players will receive a bonus prize for the game’s full launch, scheduled for later this spring.

Tales Runner’s Main Features:

  • Famous Fairy Tale Maps: Race through tracks based on your favorite Fairy Tales such as Jack & the Bean Stalk, Alice in Wonderland and many more.
  • Intense PvP: Compete against your friends and other opponents in intense 8 player races, relays or team matches. Those up for a real challenge can try their luck at Survival Mode where it is truly survival of the fittest.
  • Challenging PvE: Play against various magical enemies and confront epic bosses from legendary tales. You better team up with a friend though, these bosses mean business.
  • Social MMO: Meet your friends in the Park and chat about your exciting races and victories or invite them to your farm where you can raise your pet and grow crops to sell.
  • Pet Racing: Raise and train your pet to become a four legged speed machine. Prove to your friends that you have the fastest pet by challenging them to an epic pet race.
  • Mini-Games: Take a break from the intense racing to play some fun and casual mini-games such as a Jeopardy style quiz game, fortune tellers and more.

Sign up and play Tales Runner’s first beta test at http://www.TalesRunnerOnline.com. The race begins March 20th at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET.