Yearly Archives: 2014

Camelot Unchained: Recent Pre-Alpha Test Runs Successfully

Camelot Unchained

Recently, City State Entertainment imitated a pre-alpha test for there upcoming MMORPG: Camelot Unchained, and today, they revealed the results of that pre-alpha test stating that the testing went very well. Many elements and systems that were tested include server stability, server-induced lag, server-side physics, client side performance and more.

More pre-alpha tests will be conducted in the near future, which will include high stress test caps and more.

For more info, visit http://camelotunchained.com/v2/afternoon-update-monday-october-20th-2014/

Planet Calypso: World of Firepower Event Starting Soon

Planet Calypso

Planet Calypso AB, operator of the longest established planet in the largest Massively Multiplayer Online Real Cash Economy (MMORCE), announced today that teams of any size are welcome to take part in the World of Firepower (WoF) 2014 qualifiers starting now.

This is the seventh WoF event and the first to be officially endorsed by Mindark. The WoF is an international hunting tournament held on Planet Calypso, and is free to enter and open to all solo and team hunters, as well as societies.  Players are invited to pit their hunting skills against some of the finest avatars in Entropia Universe. They can recruit all the support they can find, giants and giant-killers alike, and enjoy the fierce competition, camaraderie and adrenaline of Calypso’s biggest ever tournament.  Expect prizes and surprises along the way as they strive to reach the three-way final, with every match offering the chance of amazing rewards.

Teams score points by globalling on mobs from the WoF official mob list for each stage, with several bonus points also available during the hunts. Teams are split into high-scoring Main Teams and loyal Support Teams, and a range of mobs offers hunters of any level a chance to score points for their teams. Judges will be present at each stage to ensure fair play and accurate scoring.  This year the WoF coincides with news of an invasion campaign by large and unknown forces; expect chaos out in the wild.

To take part, follow the link to the Planet Calypso Forum, check the Rules, and join a desired team, or form a team for a nation. Teams representing any recognized Earth nation are welcome, as well as the Calypso Nations of Eudoria and Amethera.  Details are available at planetcalypsoforum.com.

Space Engineers: 1 million copies sold

Space Engineers

Independent developer Keen Software House is proud to announce that their highly acclaimed space-based sandbox game, Space Engineers, has sold over 1,000,000 copies. The game was released in October 2013 on Steam Early Access and is celebrating this important milestone alongside its first year anniversary.

“We feel twice as happy with this achievement since it came on our first year anniversary since Space Engineers was launched to the public. This gives us double reasons to celebrate” said Marek Rosa, CEO and Founder of Keen Software House. “We want to devote this accomplishment to our fans, whose encouragement and active participation made this possible. They have been beside us all along, giving inspiration for new ideas and supporting us with their valuable feedback. It is a great thing to have such an amazing community like ours!”

Space Engineers, one year after it was released on Steam Early Access, has captured the attention of PC gamers around the world. Voted by the players as one of the best Indie games of 2013 (IndieDB Game of The Year Awards) and featuring an incredibly passionate fan base, Space Engineers has become one of the most popular Early Access games on Steam.

Looking to the future, Space Engineers will remain in development for a while longer, focusing on adding new features and bug fixing and also continue taking feedback and suggestions from the community who is helping to further improve and expand the game. Space Engineers is already counting over 50 new updates which are added on a weekly basis, including the recent implementation of the Modding API and the Dedicated Servers.

For more info, visit www.SpaceEngineersGame.com

LEGO Minifigures Online: Space World Now Available

LEGO Minifigures

Calling all Galaxy Patrols! The aliens are invading! Get ready for an intergalactic adventure in Space World, one of many colorful worlds in Funcom’s LEGO Minifigures Online, an exciting online game based on the hugely popular Minifigures brand of collectible toys.

Funcom is thrilled to share with you a brand new video showcasing Space World, giving a unique look into what players can expect if they decide to launch themselves into the stars and join up with the Railhead Rangers to take down those pesky aliens and their omnipresent queen.

“The space theme was always my favorite when I was a kid,” says Executive Producer Lawrence Poe. “I loved that monorail, so obviously, that was one of the first things I wanted the designers to put into the game! That is really one of the great rewards for everyone working on this game; being able to see your childhood favorites materialize on the screen and experience them in-game.”

Guess what? Space World is yours to explore right now! LEGO Minifigures Online is free to play and is currently available on Windows PC in English, German, French and Spanish. Funcom is also working on a version for Mac as well as iOS and Android tablet versions, and the game will be fully cross-platform allowing kids to share the fun with their friends regardless of which platform they play on. Funcom recently announced that the company has signed a marketing and co-development agreement with Intel to optimize and develop new features for devices using Intel chipsets.

LEGO Minifigures Online is a game for kids of all ages. Fun and easy to play for the younger ones, while still offering a deeper gameplay experience for the older ones with dungeons, boss battles, progression trees, and synergies between minifigures and their abilities.

For more info, visit www.playminifigures.com

Quantum Rush Champions: Now Available on Steam

Quantum Rush

The developer team from Berlin, Germany recently announced that an Early Access version of the racer would soon be published. As by today the game can be played on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/317440) in a German and English version.

The release in Early Access means that the development of the game has not yet been completely finished. By publishing an early version of the game, wishes and feedback from the community can be taken into account during the final development of the game. This has already been done successfully during the development of the online version.

Quantum Rush: Champions is designed as an offline single player and can be played outside of Europe as well. The game offers an Arcade Mode and a Carrier Mode with sophisticated campaigns, different game modes and challenging boss fights the player has to master to unlock new game content. The races are set on gigantic futuristic race tracks both on earth and in space.

For players which do not yet know the universe of Quantum Rush the developers have published a little graphic highlight in the form of a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OolXkjYMGM) that allows a small glimpse into the new game.

Further information can be found on the official Quantum Rush blog, the YouTube-channel and on Steam. http://www.quantum-rush.net/

Life is Feudal: Over 100,000 copies sold

Life is Feudal

Bitbox Ltd announced today that sales of Life is Feudal: Your Own (LiF:YO) sold over 100,000 copies in just one month since its early access release  on Steam. The figures reflect digital sales of LiF:YO sold on both Steam, and the LiF website store.

“The success of Life is Feudal has been prolific! I am very proud we have been able to fulfil the wishes of many by producing a true Medieval Survival Sandbox experience. We are so grateful for the support we’ve received, and are excited to continue to improve the platform with regular updates and work towards the future release of Life is Feudal: MMO” said Vladimir “Bobik” Piskunov, producer and project leader at Bitbox Ltd.

“Life is Feudal: Your Own” is set in a realistic medieval world with free terraforming and free building features, you can build your own house anywhere in the world! Team up with your friends and build a village, town or city, increase your skills and progress in your chosen profession, and repel attacks by others wanting to ransack your land!

Players can utilize skills and crafting tools to shape the world around their needs and help them find their own unique, tailored playstyle: dig a mine and prospect for ore, gather clay to create a furnace, take up a sword and defend your friends, along with many other choices you are free to make. Become the master of your environment in Life is Feudal: Your Own.

Vladimir explains: “Players have really been showing their creativity through the exploration and crafting elements and it’s awesome to see emerging stories and roleplaying from the community. The freedom that this game brings is one of the many reasons that it has received such a welcoming reception.”

For more info, visit http://lifeisfeudal.com/

FFXIV A Realm Reborn: First True Expansion Announced

With over 3,000 fans in attendance, SQUARE ENIX® unveiled the upcoming expansion to FINAL FANTASY® XIV at its inaugural Fan Festival event in Las Vegas this past weekend.

Titled “Heavensward,” the upcoming chapter of the popular online FINAL FANTASY title will chart a new course for players with an increased level cap, brand new adventures and challenges, and much more.

More information on the game expansion will be shared during the London and Tokyo events, scheduled for October 25 and December 20 – 21, respectively. Fans can purchase the Las Vegas Premium live stream to view the archived footage of the event, see all the announcements and stage events, watch the concert finale and earn the in-game bonus item the Moogle Attire on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/ffxiv_fanfestival_na.

Fan Festival 2014 was the first major event of its kind for FINAL FANTASY XIV. This massive event was designed just for fans, with the intent of sharing new information on the future of the game, as well as amazing opportunities to play together in both in-game and live activities.

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn®, visit  http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/heavensward/.