Yearly Archives: 2014

Jewel Fight: HoL Announced by Bandai Namco

Jewel Fight

BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. welcomes aspiring adventurers to the magical world of Wildmoon today with the launch of Jewel Fight: Heroes of Legend for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, a match-three-style puzzle combat video game. Developed by Invictus Games, this original title sets players on a grand quest to explore strange realms, grow in skill and might, and safeguard the lands from terrifying enemy horrors.

The full experience of Jewel Fight: Heroes of Legend encompasses over 100 stages and thousands of possible puzzle combinations. Players choose from one of three classes – Warrior, Rogue or Mage – then duel enemy combatants on a sprawling puzzle battlefield. Matching three or more gems will unleash one of several dozen possible devastating spells or attacks on foes, wiping them out before they can return the favor.

Jewel Fight: Heroes of Legend opens players to a vast world of exploration, teeming with special event locations to discover, hordes of perilous threats to conquer and arsenals of weaponry and enhancements to amass. Achievements add special challenges to the journey while leaderboards and a competitive Arena Mode let champions duke it out for online hero status.

For the latest details on BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. titles, please visit http://www.bandainamcogames.com

X-Mercs: Invasion

X-Mercs: Invasion is a turn-based strategy game, where players become the head of their own military corporation. The objective is to repel an invasion, raise a modern military base, study alien technologies to find out the motives of the invaders and learn to create the deadliest weapons.

Features:

Extensive Single-Player Campaign: X-Mercs features a long single-player campaign, wherein players build up their forces and their corporation through the hiring and training of professional soldiers. Expanding a base, researching tech, and creating the perfect squad while repelling alien invaders is the goal.

Multiplayer Matches: Individual commanders are able to pit their squads against one another in multiplayer matches, engaging in thoughtful, turn-based competition in which cooler heads prevail and strategic thinking wins out over reactionary decisions.

Turn-Based Combat: The combat is turn-based, but full of complex mechanics and varied terrain. Various challenging enemy types make for a unique challenge every mission. Arranging squad synergies and understanding fields of fire are integral to securing victory.

League of Legends Reveals Champion Azir

League of Legends Azir

League of Legends has revealed its newest champion today: Azir, the Emperor of the Sands.

A “minion-mancer,” Azir summons Shuriman soldiers with an adapted minion kit that allows the mage to summon minions and control them actively. Soldiers offer a piercing attack, while Azir’s spells manipulate positions of his minions to keep him safe and enemies on the defensive.

Azir is designed to be best in fights where he can stay in one physical location and order his soldiers around, making him ideal for Baron and Dragon. Azir is also capable of establishing powerful jungle ambushes and lending his power to sieges and defenses.

You can read more about this new champion here.

FFXIV A Realm Reborn: Key execs celebrate 1st year anniversary

FFXIV

The first anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XIV®: A Realm Reborn™ has arrived! With the celebrations in full swing, fans are invited to view a series of special, commemorative messages from members of the development team, and key SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd., company executives.

From today until the 13th September, personal messages to fans, detailing the journey and memories of those involved, will be posted daily on the dedicated FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn anniversary website – culminating in a special message from Producer / Director, Naoki Yoshida.

To mark the occasion, commemorative messages from President and CEO of SQUARE ENIX Group – Yosuke Matsuda, Yoichi Wada, and FINAL FANTASY Brand Manager; Shinji Hashimoto can already be viewed on the official anniversary website.

“Thanks to acclaim from players from around the world, we are able to be here today, announcing the first anniversary of A Realm Reborn” said Yosuke Matsuda. “This would not be possible without the generous support of our players, and I would like to offer you all my deepest gratitude”.

Yoichi Wada also thanked players around the world;
“Thank you for playing FFXIV: A Realm Reborn.  For me, the most memorable part of this journey was the “End of an Era” trailer. I remember how deeply moved I was, seeing that we did in fact make FFXIV a true FINAL FANTASY title.”

The first three messages, courtesy of Yosuke Matsuda, Yoichi Wada and Shinji Hashimoto, are now available on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn anniversary page.

With posts scheduled daily, fans should keep an eye on the official anniversary page over the next two weeks for more special messages; and for more details on all upcoming celebratory events and activities.

For more info, visit http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/anniversary/na/index.html?rgn=eu&lng=en

Archlord 2: Ranking Page Now Available

Archlord 2

WEBZEN, a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, announces the reveal of the Archlord 2 ranking page for a brutal, blood-spattered MMORPG Archlord 2.

The Archlord 2 team is gearing up for the game’s first major content update with the implementation of the ranking page for the upcoming Archlord system, now available on the official website here:
http://archlord2.webzen.com/Community/Ranking/List/101/0/0

With the introduction of the titular Archlord system, players will compete each day to get the best scores in battlegrounds in order to gather enough points to be able to access the finals, a last man standing confrontation taking place every Sunday. The sole survivor of this brutal melee will then be crowned the Archlord.

Players who manage to accomplish this extraordinary feat will unlock access to exclusive skills and items worthy of the supreme ruler of Chantra. The ranking page has been made available on the 26th of August, while the Archlord system itself will be activated with the coming update.

The first major content update for the game will offer an increased level cap for characters, going from level 41 to level 46. In conjunction with this increase, players will be able to explore new quests and world areas, a new contested area, multiple new instanced dungeons and a whole new tier of loot.

The expansion is currently slated for mid-September.

Eudemons Online: 4th Gen Weapon Souls Available

Eudemons

Eudemons Online has just released the fourth generation of Weapon Souls, which is the coolest style for your weapons. This look is there to light up your weapon, making it bigger and better than ever before! As the fourth generation, some extra exclusive light effects have been embedded. No matter if you’re running across the city or going out for battle, your weapon will make you stand out.

Since Eudemons are the most crucial element in Eudemons Online, there are new Eudemons and mounts released now and again. However, the limited releases are not that easy to obtain. The team is now working on the design of the Ghost Pumpkin Carriage! This flying mount with wonderful attributes will be available for the upcoming Halloween events, so don’t worry too much about your Halloween costumes. You’re going to have the hottest ride ever.

There is one more limited flying mount that mixes the giant body and shiny skin of dragons, together with the sharp wings and keen eyes of eagles. Only the bravest hero can train him to be a formidable weapon on the battlefield.

For more info, visit http://eo.99.com

Game Industry Veterans Come Together to form Phoenix Labs

Phoenix-Labs-Logo

Jesse Houston, Sean Bender and Robin Mayne are pleased to announce the formation of an independent development studio, Phoenix Labs. Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Phoenix Labs is a not-so-secret society of developers building cooperative PC games.

Houston (President and Executive Producer), Bender (CEO) and Mayne (VP of Development) are joined by Greg Lidstone (Animation Director), Glenn Barnes (Art Director), Richard Hough (Design Director), Jessie Leigh Gagnon (Writer), and Jeanne-Marie Owens (Studio Manager).

“We’re a team of Gamers comprised of badass ninjas developing connected experiences.” says Robin, “We thrive on elegant execution and gameplay focused development. We are excited to be building a team that loves to get its hands dirty and isn’t afraid to try something new.”

Sean says: “We’re grateful to be joined on this adventure by many of the best folks we’ve ever worked with. We’re keenly focused on building an inspired, capable, and cohesive team that shares our vision to make an engaging, cooperative game for Gamers.”

Phoenix Labs is focused on highly connected, cooperative gameplay experiences that feature strong experiential narratives. Jesse adds: “We believe that people who self-identify as Gamers are deeply engaged by connected experiences. People create meaningful relationships with the games they play. It is these relationships that foster virtuous engagement not only with the game but with the community of players they play with.”

Star Conflict: Official Launch Date Confirmed for September 4th

Star Conflict

The anticipated release of Star Conflict, including free access to the new ‘Invasion Mode’, is officially set for September 4th, and today Star Gem, Inc and Gaijin Entertainment have announced a special sale running from now until launch day to help players stock up on supplies for the ‘Invasion’ pre-launch event, currently underway for closed beta testers. Starting today, players with closed beta access have a week to defend their home bases against scores of aliens to win prizes. With increased award-earning opportunities by getting in early and the special pre-launch sale, now is the best time to join the ranks of defenders. Players new to the fray can access the Invasion Mode Closed Beta by earning in-game achievements “Detachment of Prometheus” and “The Voyage of the Galaxy”.

After September 4th Star Conflict opens for all gamers – Invasion Mode is unlockable – and the ‘Invasion’ event continues for one more week, allowing all players to join the battle and defend their home bases against the alien onslaught.

Currently in Closed Beta, Invasion Mode features an underlying story in which an alien race that disappeared into another dimension of space and time has now returned to invade and conquer. Star Conflict players must team up in parties of four to explore the new ‘Open Space’ area and combine forces as they take on new quests and engage in PvP and PvE battles. These new activities provide new loot, which can also be used to craft unique armament options and protection for their spaceships.

Star Conflict, is currently in Open Beta and puts players at the helm of an intergalactic spaceship to fight in the star fleet’s massive battles.

For more info, visit http://gaijin.ru/en/games/starconflict/

CCP Games Closing San Francisco Office

CCP Logo

Eurogamer has reported that CCP Games, developer and publisher of EVE Online and DUST 514, will be permanently closing its San Francisco office.The closure also has led to chief marketing officer David Reid and chief financial officer Joe Gallo’s voluntary departure from the company.

Earlier this year, CCP Games announced the cancellation of development for the World of Darkness MMO, and later many layoffs were confirmed as the company began a process of downsizing and restructuring. The restructuring is meant to help refocus CCP Games’ efforts in its current development and game projects, primarily the EVE universe.

Ed: It has been clarified that Reid and Gallo were not laid off, but chose to leave CCP.

Rising Generals Beta Key Giveaway

OnRPG has partnered with InnoGames to get you into the first public access test for Rising Generals, a new mobile strategy game featuring some serious tactical decisions and beautiful visuals.

Rising Generals is a strategy war game, set in a fictional, futuristic version of the tense Cold War scenario of the 1980s. The online war game features a realistic landscape and a strategic transport infrastructure that can be used to the players’ advantage.

 

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