Yearly Archives: 2014

MU Classic CBT Now Available

MU

NGames, a leading online games publisher, is today delighted to announce that the closed beta for MU Classic – the anticipated rebirth of an MMO classic – is launching today, Sept 2nd, on the Game321.com portal.

MU Classic combines next-generation browser-based technology with the classic old school gameplay of MU Online. The free-to-play action-MMO is fully updated for the modern era, sporting beautiful 3D graphics, stunning skill effects and many new maps to explore. MU Classic lets players old and new experience the epic MU journey again – no browser plugins required!

The anticipated closed beta phase begins today, Sept 2nd, 2014, at 21:00 (CDT-6), and runs until Sept 11th 23:59 (CDT-6). Data will be deleted after the test.

For more info, visit http://mu.game321.com/

Dofus: Epic Server Introduced

Dofus

On this international server, called Shadow, the death of the character is permanent in fights against monsters. And contrary to the Heroic Server, the player doesn’t get more loot and experience after each combat. Meaning it’s an adventure reserved for challenge lovers!

With the Epic Server, Ankama wanted to offer a compromise between the ultra-hardcore experience of the Heroic Server (permanent death in PvP) and that of a classic server. On this new server, players have almost total control over the risks their character can take, unlike the Heroic Server where they cannot foresee when they will be attacked by another player. On Shadow, players will be able to pit their wits against each other by comparing their progress, their longevity, or the achievements they have unlocked.

This server is now opened to all communities but is reserved for subscribers, for the time being.

Here are the main rules of this new server:

  • Death is permanent in PvE (against monsters).
  • No permanent death in PvP fights (Kolossium, AvA, alignment aggressions, challenges).
  • No XP rewards in Kolossium (because death in PvP fights will have no consequence).
  • Normal XP and loots (no multipliers).
  • Doubled XP (up until the highest level reached by that character) when restarting a character who has died and is brought back to level 1.
  • No XP bonus for secondary characters.
  • All equipment and items owned by a dead character are definitively destroyed: they are not redistributed as bonus loot on the area’s monsters.
  • All achievements and quests completed by a character are lost upon their death (but can be obtained again if the character is restarted).

For more info, visit http://www.dofus.com/en/mmorpg/news/devblog/tickets/423174-epic-server-deadly-pvm-fights

 

Armored Warfare: New gameplay footage from PAX Prime

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Armored Warfare

My.com and Obsidian Entertainment have released an exciting video showing off Armored Warfare gameplay footage for the very first time, as shown to the public at PAX Prime.

Rich Taylor, Executive Producer at Obsidian Entertainment, goes through brand new, previously unseen gameplay footage, giving a more in-depth and detailed look at the action.

For more info, visit www.ArmoredWarfare.com

Trion Worlds Announces ArcheAge and RIFT Launch Dates

ArcheAge PAX Glider

Trion Worlds, global developer and publisher of premium online games, today announced the launch date for its long-awaited MMO adventure ArcheAge, alongside content updates and release dates for its other properties: RIFT, Defiance and Trove.

 

  • ArcheAge, the anticipated MMORPG from Trion and XLGames, will officially launch on Tuesday, September 16. Fans worldwide will be able to participate in ArcheAge’s Open Beta from September 4-8. Head Start for Founders begins September 12 and runs until launch; learn more at ArcheAgeGame.com.

  • RIFT players have more to look forward to as they take the battle to the planes themselves! The Nightmare Tide expansion is officially targeting a launch on October 8, and three Collector’s Editions have been released to support the expansion. Nightmare Tide takes players into the Plane of Water, where dreams and nightmares made manifest threaten the existence of Telara and all of the elemental planes. Players can learn more at RiftGame.com.

  • Defiance, the hit MMO and SyFy television crossover series, is prepping for a massive end-of-September Aftermath update. Some truly apocalyptic changes have come in the Defiance universe, and fans can experience them all in a series of new exclusive missions and events. Fans can learn more at DefianceGame.com.

  • Trove, Trion’s sandbox-style voxel MMORPG that allows players to adventure, explore, and create their own worlds, will be entering Closed Beta on September 25. A multitude of early supporter packs, each which provides a selection of gear and credits, remain available for a limited time–but they’ll be gone soon! Learn more at TroveGame.com.