Yearly Archives: 2014

PlanetSide 2 Releases Auto-Turrets in Latest Update

Today, Sony Online Entertainment released the latest game update to PlanetSide 2, which includes wieldable melee weapons and the Spitfire Turret, as well as the annual Auraximas holiday activities.

SPITFIRE TURRET: The Spitfire auto-turret is available for engineers, offering players a new way to participate in combat that doesn’t rely exclusively on twitch response.

WIELDABLE MELEE WEAPONS: In addition to quick knife, players can now wield their melee weapon and activate different properties when attacking.

AURAXIMAS: Snowmen have returned to Esamir while Stone Snowmen can be found on all other continents. Players can hone their shooting skills and earn a little extra XP by taking out the snowmen. They’ll also receive in-game rewards, such as a ‘Snowblower” title, cert points, and more, if they accomplish special Auraximas directives.

OTHER UPDATES:

  • Balance Pass – Updates made to the Terran Republic Banshee and Vulcan vehicle weapons
  • Profile Banners – a new way to customize yourself and show off your achievements or zany personality
  • Camo and Cosmetics Pass – Updates on the Vanu Sovereignty Infantry

For a full list of updates, visit: https://forums.station.sony.com/ps2/index.php?threads/game-update-12-18.210014/.

Villagers and Heroes: The Grinchta Event Now Available

Villagers

A wintry wonderland has descended upon the Seven Realms! Tis’ the yuletide season, and Villagers and Heroes has been seized with the holiday spirit! What does this mean? How about gifts and goodies, elves and reindeer, twinkling lights along with some wicked delights, and a special snowy event zone known as ‘Grinchta’s Lair,’ where the notorious green beast himself awaits all those who dare to challenge him.

All players will be endlessly engaged in our jolly, though rather dangerous, Christmas zone. Whether it’s quirky quests, or exotic crafting recipes you seek, or perhaps the chance to claim one of the coveted ‘Nutcracker’ outfits, or maybe just the thrill of conquering formidable icy foes while gaining sumptuous gifts, there is something for everyone this holiday season in Villagers and Heroes. Come partake of the festivities here in the Seven Realms.

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

37Games Announces Open Beta for Siegelord on December 20th

Siegelord

37Games is thrilled to announce the open beta stage for Siegelord will begin on December 20th. Siegelord is a medieval, strategy game based in the fictional world of Thieden. The continent is in utter turmoil as three factions battle for complete control of the land. Be a barbarian and pick the Nord’s Alliance as you guide these stout, battle-hardened warriors of the north. Direct the last bastion of civility in the once prosperous Kingdom of Albion. Or, link up with evil and join the malevolent forces that are the Empire of Gorm.

New Siegelord Trailer can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_xtf-yzHPg

Siegelord provides players with both strong RPG and Strategy elements within the game. Players will have the ability to recruit generals based on their skill sets and outfit them with loot found throughout the battlefields on the world map. Further on in the campaign for Thieden, players will be able to forge their own gear and endow their armor with powerful enhancements.

Fans of more traditional strategy games will be delighted with the type of map Siegelord offers. Siegelord has a persistent, multiplayer online world in which players can attack or be attacked at any time. Players will battle on many different terrains within the game and each terrain will have effects on the outcome of each battle. One general might specialize in sieges while another specializes in defense or mountain warfare. Choosing the location of the battle that best suits your general’s skillset is key. The world map also offers strategic objectives. Some conquests can prove far more valuable if they’re located at geographic choke holds on the map.

Factions also have their own specific advantages. The Kingdom of Albion might specialize in trade while the Nord’s Alliance might have access to more gear. The world map will also offer quests in order to encourage working together with other players who are also in your faction. Siegelord blends the elements of RPG and RTS games to form a unique, novel experience for any strategy or MMO fan.

For more information on Siegelord, visit http://siegelord.37.com/

Cooler Master UK and Jagex Announces Partnership

Cooler Master UK, a leading developer of PC gaming peripherals, and Jagex, a leading game developer, today announce an official partnership making CM Storm the official game peripheral supplier to Jagex.

As official game peripheral supplier, Cooler Master will be working closely with Jagex Games Studio to ensure that wherever Jagex are the best mechanical gaming keyboards, DPI switching mice, and most comfortable headsets will also be available – be it on live stream, gaming event or in the amazing 60 PC gaming atrium at the studio in Cambridge. With joint projects, giveaways and more special announcements coming soon, Cooler Master and Jagex are proud to announce the new partnership.

For more info, visit http://eu.coolermaster.com/uk/?dm_i=XF5,32M0R,ILAIGQ,B16O2,1

Azera Online

Azera Online is a 3D action MMORPG with three warring nations with a magical twist. Currently the game is being published in Korea by Smilegate. It uses the Havok Vision Engine.

Features include:

  • Three nations
  • Five classes
  • Guilds
  • Government systems
  • Realm versus realm
  • Siege warfare

Peria Chronicles

Peria Chronicles is an anime and JRPG-inspired sandbox MMORPG developed by South Korean developer Thingsoft and published by Nexon. Focused on unbound interaction, Peria Chronicles features content creation, building and sharing, along with themes such as companion/pet collecting, party-based combat and storytelling.

Note: This game is currently only available in Asia.

Features:

Anime in a game: Playing Peria CHornicles will feel like watching a Japanese animation, thanks to it’s in-house cartoon rendering engine.

Companion system: Team up with creatures known as “Kirinas” as form contracts with them. Build relationships with them, gain access to new skills and create unique tactics in battle with multiple kirina companions.

Full blown crafting system: Peria Chronicles also features a crafting system that allows players to change and move NPCs, building, objects and more. Players can develop land, create structures and even create mini-games.

Script editing: To give players even more control over their creations, Peria Chronicles allows players access to script and code editing, so they’ll be able to tweak and create just about anything they can think of.