Monthly Archives: October 2014

Dungeon Fighter Online Delays CBT

DFO CBT Delay

Neople is working hard to get Dungeon Fighter Online back for players – but unfortunately, they’ve hit a delay.

As posted on the official Facebook page by the CEO of Neople, the team is facing some delays as the staff is preparing to move to a new office, and they are working to update the game so that it isn’t as dated (as it was last developed several years ago).

Instead, Closed Beta will now be delayed to a new schedule in March 2015.

The Tempest of Greed Approaches in Fiesta Online with Pagel’s Invasion

Fiesta Pagels Invasion

Hold on and watch out! gamigo presents one of the most comprehensive expansions of all time in Fiesta Online: ‘Pagel’s Invasion’. Starting on October 23rd, millions of Fiesta fans can look forward to more than 1,300 new items such as accessories, class-specific armor, weapons, as well as seven brand-new maps with more than 300 exciting quests and 100 new monsters.

‘Pagel’s Invasion’ promises hours of breathtaking gaming fun. But that’s not all: The increase of the level cap from 115 to 125 levels will provide even more long-lasting gaming fun in the anime classic.

“With ‘Pagel’s Invasion’, our aim was to implement the features requested by our loyal Fiesta Online fan community and rise to new challenges,” explains Jens Knauber (Unit Director Publishing). “But the ‘Pagel’s Invasion’ update is so much more! Players of Fiesta Online can look forward to a whole slew of new content and unforgettable gaming experiences.”

Fiesta Pagels Screen

In ‘Pagel’s Invasion’, Fiesta Online players will explore the ancient dwarven cities shrouded in mystery deep in the west of Isya. Corrupted by Pagel, the god of avarice, they want nothing less than sole dominion of all of Isya. Driven by overwhelming and unquenchable greed, they are threatening to subject all of Isya to Pagel’s unholy will. In order to save their world from the dwarves and Pagel’s influence, which only serves to sow jealousy and greed, players will delve deep into the fantastic and ancient history of Isya. On their long journey through the hostile west of the country, they will have to face bloodthirsty yetis and greedy dwarves in their quest to save their homelands from the rule of the god Pagel. The future of Isya lies entirely in your hands.

For those who want to take a first look at the most comprehensive expansion of all time in Fiesta Online should definitely watch the trailer. More information regarding ”Pagel’s Invasion” is also available in the forum.

The new content in Pagel’s Invasion at a glance:

  • More than 1,300 new items
  • Over 300 new and exciting quests
  • More than 100 new monsters
  • 7 new maps
  • Level cap increased from 115 to 125
  • A new fearsome world boss

World of Warcraft Iron Tide Update Looms Near

In preparation for the Warlords of Draenor expansion, Blizzard Entertainment today has revealed Pre-Patch update 6.0.2, The Iron Tide, will be arriving in World of Warcraft on October 14th.

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This patch focuses on continuing the lore build up with a massive barbarian incursion into the Blasted Lands where players will soon come to realize that not all is as it seems. The truth lies within the world of Draenor itself, as does danger the likes of which players have ever seen.

While this limited time content is focused at end-game players, everyone should keep an eye on the patch notes as tons of gameplay adjustments as well as skill and ability tweaks will arrive with the patch. For full details read the official post here.

Sennheiser Creates Special Ingress Editions of The MOMENTUM On-Ear

Momentum Headset

Audio specialist Sennheiser is releasing two Ingress special editions of its acclaimed MOMENTUM On-Ear headphones – the ultimate way for players of the enormously popular real-world adventure game to show support for their team. The MOMENTUM On-Ear represents the fusion of sound quality, timeless design and craftsmanship in a compact headphone that’s ready to take anywhere. It’s an unbeatable companion to a game where the world itself is the arena. The special Ingress editions of the MOMENTUM On-Ear will be available beginning in November in Sennheiser webshops at www.sennheiser.com/momentum-ingress. Those Ingress fans that want to reserve their special Ingress edition right away can pre-order the headphones online.

The special editions, which will be available in Germany, UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finnland, Switzerland, Japan, Canada and the United States, feature the Ingress name on the metal logo plate of the black headband, which is also accented with either Enlightened green or Resistance blue stitching. The colour motif is repeated in the earcups, with the matte black ear cup detailed with a brightly contrasting green or blue ring around the side. The team logos are also featured within the subtle spin design on the earcups.

“Sennheiser’s custom Ingress MOMENTUM headphones are a great way for Ingress agents to immerse themselves in the experience while exploring and interacting with the real-world. It also gives players a chance to show off their team colours in their day-to-day life”, John Hanke, vice president, Google’s Niantic Labs. The Ingress edition comes bundled with one-out-of-five exclusive rare collectible passcode cards to upgrade your Ingress experience.

The MOMENTUM On-Ear Ingress special editions combine clear sound with pure design and premium build quality, where style and substance are united in harmony. Use of breathable Alcantara on the earpads insulates from external sounds and provides comfort, while the stylish stainless steel headband sliders ensure a great fit, while being lightweight and strong for a life on the move. The MOMENTUM On – Ear also delivers on sound quality with a high performance, neodymium magnet transducer system creating a rich, detailed stereo sound with a slight bass emphasis.

Ingress is a real-world adventure game from Google’s Niantic Labs. It’s being played  in over 200 countries and has been downloaded by over seven million users. A fiercely competitive game of territorial control, Ingress uses smartphone-based augmented reality to transform real world landmarks into “portals”, assets to seize and control. Players must choose a faction – the Enlightened or the Resistance – and the new editions of the MOMENTUM On-Ear will be customised to each team’s colours.

Niantic Labs’ first cooperation with Sennheiser was through ‘What’s Your  MOMENTUM?’, the audio specialist’s ongoing social video project that is presenting inspirational stories of human creativity, passion and technical innovation. In a short film, Sennheiser profiled Ingress and its global community, celebrating the game’s astonishing use of technology to transform the conventional world into a massive gaming arena shared by millions of players. Ingress is available on iPhones, iPads and Android devices, and uses smartphone geo-location technology to get players out in the real world to discover the unique and exciting locations around them.

“The community of Ingress players is a testament to the spirit of MOMENTUM. They are fusing technology with something authentic and passionate. Ingress also takes on the world – it’s quite literally about being on the move and exploring,” said Uwe Cremering, Head of Global Marketing Communications at Sennheiser. “A special edition of our brilliantly portable MOMENTUM On-Ear is a fitting way to celebrate this sense of adventure without compromise.”

The special Ingress editions of the MOMENTUM On-Ear will be available as of November in Sennheiser webshops at www.sennheiser.com/momentum-ingress at a price of 129.99 GBP.

UFO Online Launches on Steam

UFO Fight for Earth

Funatics Software announces the official launch of strategy MMOG UFO Online: Fight for Earth and the premiere on Steam. Following an extended beta phase the balancing and matchmaking have been thoroughly reworked.

They said they came in peace… but since the aliens have landed, earth is descending into chaos. The Scum are destroying whole landscapes, stripping our planet of resources and enslaving mankind. In the meantime three opposed human factions are using the chaos to continue their own struggle for global dominance. In “UFO Online” players lead a resistance group to change the planet’s fate by building their underground base, recruiting experts for their strike force and fighting aliens and humans alike to conquer important territories for their faction. With that “UFO Online” follows the footsteps of classics like “UFO” and “XCOM” but transfers the known gameplay mixture of 3D turn-based strategy and base building into a dynamic online world.
Features:

  • Turn-based combat against computer-controlled enemies (PvE) as well as real players (PvP).
  • Craft and enhance the best weapons and armor you’ve ever seen.
  • Build and develop your own hidden military base.
  • Fight for world domination with your faction on a dynamic world map.

Thomas Friedmann, CEO of developer Funatics Software: “We are happy to announce the premiere of ‘UFO Online’ on Steam that marks the end of the Open Beta test. After listening to community feedback we completely reworked the balancing and are looking forward to meeting players online!”
The Steam version of UFO Online is identical with other versions of the game but features exclusive starter packages that cater to new players and veterans alike.