Monthly Archives: March 2014

Ascension Mobile TCG gets Promo Pack 4

Ascension

Playdek, a leading mobile video game publisher, today announced the release of Promo Pack 4 for the award-winning game Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer. The original Ascension base game is now free and players can purchase an “everything” bundle for $4.99.

Promo Pack 4 is a digital exclusive and introduces new cards, including new Heroes, a Construct, and a Monster. Gamers will enjoy new challenges with the Ascension Temporal Excavator (Mechana Construct); defeat random Monsters from the Void with the Eternal Tormentor (Void Hero); and need extreme caution with the Explosive Swarm (Monster) that duplicates when a Hero or Construct is taken from a spot next to it.

The $4.99 Ascension Bundle provides six expansions in one, including Return of the Fallen; Storm of Souls; Immortal Heroes; Promo Pack 1; Promo Pack 2 and Promo Pack 3.

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer is the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS. Conceived and designed by three Magic: the Gathering tournament champions, Ascension provides hours of engaging and strategic game play for enthusiast and experienced gamers alike.

For more information, please visit, www.playdekgames.com

Barbarian Brawl hits Steam Greenlight

Thrillion, and Artplant, space-faring developers of the Battlestar Galactica MMO, are pleased to announce that Barbarian Brawl is now on Steam Greenlight. The third person action-brawling cartoon frenzy has players defend their peaceful tribe from a hoard of hungry rival barbarians looking to pillage their delicious ham.

Barbarian Brawl pits 20 angry barbarians in delectable slaughter served with the finest slice of meat players won’t find anywhere else. Choose from six gnarly characters (except for the beautiful Brunhilda) including the hard-hitting Barbarian, the meaty sponge known as Fat Bustard, the voodoo-sharpshooting Shaman, and more.

For more information on Barbarian Brawl and Thrillion visit www.thrillion.co.uk

World of Warplanes Update 1.2 Introduces Combat Missions

World of Warplanes

Wargaming today announced that Update 1.2 for World of Warplanes is now live in Russia and will be available in Europe and North America on March 6.

Additions in Update 1.2 include a set of combat missions that will grant various rewards upon completing the listed requirements, an overhauled post-battle screen, providing players with detailed combat stats, and a built-in functionality to record and playback battles.

Alongside new functionalities, Update 1.2 introduces a new matchmaker algorithm, the so-called “Sandbox”, enabling rookies to master basic skills and tactics without competing against seasoned pilots.

For more information:
http://worldofwarplanes.eu/ (Europe)
http://worldofwarplanes.com/ (North America)

MapleStory Anime makes European debut

MapleStory

Nexon Europe has announced the arrival of MapleStory Anime, a fantastical tale from the acclaimed Mad House Studio, adapted from the world of the popular MMORPG.

Set over 26 episodes, MapleStory Anime follows the exploits of the beloved MapleStory characters and the dangerous world they inhabit during the battles on Victory Island, taking on the deadly Zekta Monsters to prevent the destruction of the World Tree.

The hit show, originally aired on TXN in Japan and SBS in Korea, will be available with English and Dutch subtitles and can be viewed for free at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB2y0H-x_V2iqlNbLBVrDwMxDrAxA8dkO. New episodes will be added every Wednesday.

“We’re really excited to expand the MapleStory universe and bring our community more of the high quality entertainment they deserve,” said Anna Kwon, Lead product manager at Nexon Europe. “The producers of MapleStory Anime, Mad House Studio, are responsible for some of the finest anime out there, so they were the perfect people to take on the ambitious project of creating a fresh story for Nexon’s beloved characters. It has proven a huge success so far and we know our European players will love it.”

To celebrate the arrival of the show, Nexon Europe has prepared several in-game MapleStory events where players have a chance to win specially designed items and characters from the animation. For more information and to get involved, visit the MapleStory website at http://maplestory.nexoneu.com

Blade Hunter Expands Roster with Mechanist Class

Blade Hunter

R2Games has released a fourth playable class for Blade Hunter, the free to play beat ’em up action browser MMORPG. Hot on the heels of Blade Hunter’s January update, which introduced Mounts and several game systems, the all-new Mechanist class brings industrial flair and a range of new combat abilities to the side-scrolling fantasy MMO.

Wielding a jet-powered hammer, the Mechanist brings her keen intellect and a suite of deadly inventions into battle. While the Knight uppercuts enemies with an enchanted sword, the Mechanist uses a cast-iron fist. While the Valkyrie punishes foes with the ancestral power of illusion, the Mechanist sets her hammer on fire and spins through the crowd. And while the Rogue relies on demonic rage to beat the odds, the Mechanist takes no chances, unleashing a barrage of Stormfire missiles.

While the Mechanist is sure to make an impact on the Blade Hunter battlefield, this new character is only one of many features included in this update. Players will discover a slew of fresh improvements, including a raised level cap, a brand new quest area, guild-exclusive events like Scepter Defense, and more.

Full patch notes can be found on the official Blade Hunter site: http://blade.r2games.com/index/view?postid=6414

War of the Vikings – Release Date Set For April 15th

War of the Vikings

Paradox Interactive has confirmed the release date for War of the Vikings, the upcoming close combat game developed by Fatshark. War of the Vikings, currently available as a Steam Early Access title, will be fully released on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014. The game’s latest features and news will be shared via a live streaming event today, March 5th, on Paradox’s Twitch.TV channel at 8 p.m. CET (11 a.m. PST). Eager Viking warriors can join the stream by visiting www.twitch.tv/paradoxinteractive.

Gordon Van Dyke, Executive Producer of War of the Vikings, will host the stream, featuring the latest version of the game in action. A series of battles worthy of a Norse epic will highlight what awaits players in the upcoming release, including the latest additions to character customization.

For more information, please visit warofthevikings.com.

Albion Online Announces Alpha Testing

Albion Online castle_evening

Sandbox Interactive today announced it will launch a closed alpha test for its highly-anticipated cross-platform sandbox MMORPG, Albion Online beginning March 24th.  Players will need to act fast as there will be a limited number of keys available.

“Though this alpha test will be the biggest we’ve ever run, the number of keys is still limited and we are looking for critical feedback from fans as we reach this next phase,” said Yasmin Babb, Community Manager at Sandbox Interactive.  “Players should be on the lookout within the next few weeks for information about what potential testers can expect during the Albion Online alpha test.”

Albion Online is a free-to-play medieval sandbox MMO set in a cross-platform world where players will conquer, colonize and defend territories all in a classless character customization system tailored for dynamic full loot PvP battles where every encounter is different.

Albion Online Castle Battle

The first true cross-platform MMO, Albion Online, will run on different devices including Windows, iOS and Android at the same time and in the same world.  The game will go into beta in 2014.

Path of Exile – Sacrifice of the Vaal update now available

PoE

Grinding Gear Games has just released a new updated titled “Sacrifice of the Vaal” for their F2P dungeon-crawler ‘Path of Exile’. This new update features a final encounter with Queen Atziri and her guardians in the Apex of Sacrifice, a new currency item called the Vaal Orb, over 60 new boss monsters and much more.

Also included in the update is the Four-Mouth Challenge Leagues, Passive Skill Balance, Item Balance, Unique Item Balance and various bug fixes.

For a look at the full patch notes, visit https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/810698