Monthly Archives: November 2014

Firefall: Update 1.2 Now Available

Firefall

Red 5 Studios announces the release of Update 1.2: Together Toward Victory for the MMO shooter, Firefall.  This new update introduces a plethora of new content including more open-world encounters, improvements to Broken Peninsula PVP continent, and the very first 5-man instance, Operation: Miru.  These exciting new challenges are available to all players, absolutely free.

Operation: Miru

Step into the volcanic depths of Devil’s Tusk and put a stop to the Chosen’s nefarious plan to release a colossal monstrosity on the Accord.  Squad up and venture into this brand new 5-player instance to face-off against the many threats lurking within the molten cavern.  Will you slay the beastly Scorcher menace or confront the dreaded Chosen forces?  The choice is yours!

Accord Skydock

The Chosen army is threatening the Accord supply line by assaulting Skydock, a key resource transportation hub.  Located in Coral Forest, Skydock is a massive open-world battle where players must defend against the relentless assaults from the treacherous Chosen forces.  Prepare to fight your way through multiple-stages in this epic encounter against humanity’s greatest nemesis.

Watchtower Melded Outbreak

After numerous failed attempts at securing the Accord watchtowers, the Chosen forces have decided to employ a new tactic in their offensive.  Melded Outbreaks are new challenges where Chosen soldiers and melding creatures are unleashed through a portal on various Accord watchtowers.  Repel the enemy threat to claim some time-limited bonuses in addition to mission rewards.

Broken Peninsula

The battle for resources continues on the war-torn continent of Broken Peninsula.  Various improvements were made to this PVP warzone, including content refinement and stability updates.  Job Boards have also been introduced in Broken Peninsula, where players can contribute to their employing faction by completing specific requests.  Beware of your progress however, because the opposing corporation will place bounties on top performing pilots.  Prepare for combat!

To get a glimpse of the epic war against the Chosen in this update visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQJFtf5uS1Y.

For a complete list of new features and updates included in Update 1.2: Together Toward Victory visit http://www.firefall.com/updates/1-2.

Players can play Firefall right now completely for free via Steam or directly from www.Firefall.com.

Vainglory Now Live on the App Store

VainGlory

The LAN party is back! Super Evil Megacorp, a group of core-game developers that hail from the likes of Riot Games and Blizzard Entertainment, today launched Vainglory exclusively on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Vainglory is the first game from this studio entirely focused on bringing core-gaming experiences to touch devices.

Vainglory was featured during Apple’s keynote in September, and it has already been praised as “Epic” by Cult of Mac and “the MOBA lover’s dream” by MMORPG. Vainglory is an unapologetically core MOBA that immerses players in a vivid world where they become powerful heroes with unique abilities. Built with Apple’s most advanced technology and the company’s proprietary E.V.I.L. engine, Vainglory brings a new class of ultra-high fidelity graphics and control responsiveness to touch devices.

“Vainglory is not about casualizing a core genre or making a direct port of an existing game,” said Stephan Sherman, Chief Creative Officer of Super Evil Megacorp. “To make Vainglory, we started from scratch to create that core MOBA experience — the highs and the lows, the build-up of anticipation, the sweet victory or bitter defeat. We want you to feel how it feels to play a core game — with the immediacy of touch.

“Vainglory opens up a whole new world of experiences in touch-screen gaming by playing together with friends in the same room, as a LAN party. While queuing up solo for online multiplayer games is fun and rewarding, the intensity of team play with friends around the table is incredible. Plus, trash talk. It’s like the LAN parties of old — except no heavy PC equipment required.”

To ring in Vainglory’s launch today, professional League of Legends player and streamer George “Zekent” Liu of Team Curse fame will be hosting a live launch stream of Vainglory from 1-3 p.m. (PT) today at twitch.tv/vainglory.

For more info, visit http://www.vaingloryfire.com/

Age of Wulin: Expansion delayed until early December

AoW

Initially announced for the 25th of November, Age of Wulin’s new expansion will be delayed by a week to allow the servers’ migration to Frankfurt. WEBZEN is hoping to launch the update of the game for the first week of December, once the migration is completed.

Webzen wants to ensure that everything works as it should before they take the next step into the wonderful story of the Jianghu, therefore the release of Age of Wulin Chapter 3 will be delayed by one week, now scheduled to release on the 2nd of December. This way they can ensure better connectivity and stability for all our players during the launch period.

For more info visit http://en.wulin.webzen.com/News/announcements/1424061/17-11-2014/Golden-Dynasty-is-moving-Chapter-3-pushed-back-one-week

R2Games Announces Stormthrone Alpha Launch Date and OST

Stormthrone

Global game publisher Reality Squared Games (R2Games) has officially announced that Stormthrone: Aeos Rising will enter Open Alpha testing on November 19th at 10:00 AM EST. R2Games welcomes players from across the world to prepare for battle on the Stormthrone site, where registered users have less than a week to gather minigame points to exchange for valuable Bound Pyrum codes.

The war for Aeos promises to send shockwaves through the crowded browser marketplace. Stormthrone‘s six classes – Warrior, Rogue, Paladin, Mage, Priest, and Hunter – are truly distinct, and mastering their combat roles will challenge MMO veterans and new fans alike. In free-for-all PvP and solo quest lines, maximizing strengths and mitigating weaknesses is the name of the game. In co-op dungeons and team PvP, on the other hand, understanding class synergies is the key to victory.

Stormthrone‘s newest minigame, Stormthrone Switch, gives players the opportunity to improve their Alpha experience with a classic test of memory. Flip cards over until the entire level is matched before time runs out to earn a gold medal and 300 points! A new level will be released each day until November 19th at 8:00 AM EST, when players can exchange their accumulated points for the following Alpha prize codes (first come, first serve; limit one per user):

  1. 500 Points for 500 Bound Pyrum
  2. 1200 Points for 1000 Bound Pyrum
  3. 2600 Points for 2000 Bound Pyrum

Fans on Facebook and Twitter have enjoyed previews of Stormthrone‘s rich orchestral soundtrack for several weeks. Scored by award-winning composer Daniel Sadowski and recorded at Bastyr Chapel, the Stormthrone OST is an inspiring background to an epic MMO. R2Games is proud to announce that the Stormthrone OST is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon Digital, and can be streamed for the first time in its entirety on Spotify.

Guild Wars 2 ‘Tangled Paths’ Update Releases Today

Guild Wars 2

ArenaNet™, publisher and developer of the acclaimed Guild Wars franchise, is releasing “Tangled Paths” for Guild Wars 2’s Living World today. This episode continues the Living World’s second season, where players and world leaders in Tyria have found themselves on a path to war with the Elder Dragon Mordremoth.

In “Tangled Paths”, Tyria’s powerful Pact continues its preparations as the drums of war grow louder. With the recent revelation of the existence of a dragon egg, players hunt for the fabled object that could help in the fight. Their journey includes new rewards, including the opportunity to continue building their collection of new armor.

The Pursuit

Players will scour the Silverwastes to seek out the trail of the Zephyrite masters, and search for signs of their vanished leader. A new dragon could make for a powerful ally to either side of this war, and some of Mordremoth’s most deadly minions are also on the trail.

War in the Silverwastes

The fight between Pact forces and the dragon’s armies rages on. Newly discovered underground caverns contain new threats to contend with and dangers to brave. Players will need to coordinate with other forces on the map, call siege devourers to their aid and keep one step ahead of deadly mordrem hunters.

Silverwastes Treasures

Players can continue building their collection of Carapace armour with the addition of Carapace gloves. Once players obtain new gloves, they can begin collecting materials to unlock the upgraded Luminescent gloves. New rewards have also been added to Bandit Crest vendors.

To learn more about “Tangled Paths,” check out the ArenaNet Releases tab at www.guildwars2.com