Yearly Archives: 2014

Xeno Quest: Mobile MMORPG now available

Xeno Quest

NGames, a leading online games publisher, has today announced that free-to-play fantasy MMORPG, Xeno Quest, is available now on Android and iOS devices.

The lands of Xeno Quest are brought to life by the powerful Unity 3D Engine, combining fine artwork with advanced technology to create a fluid, fully 3D mobile gameplay experience. Players develop powerful Knights to utilize in turn-based combat, forge unique equipment and collect vast bounties of treasure as they team up with friends on special daily quests – or fight them for glory! Who will become the ‘Son of Destiny’ and use their power to change the fate of the world?

Xeno Quest is free-to-play and launched August 1st on Google Play and the App Store.

For more info, visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ngames2014.xenoquest

Quantum Rush Champions: Now greenlight on Steam

Quantum Rush

Right after the Future Racer Quantum Rush Online went live on Steam recently, GameArt Studio has some great news: The single player version Quantum Rush: Champions got greenlit on Steam!

Greenlit means that Quantum Rush: Champions received very many votes from players in Steam Greenlight who wished to see the game on the Steam platform. If enough players vote for a release, the Valve team take a closer look at this game and if they like what they see they give it greenlight and the game can be published on Steam.

Now all fans of Future Racers can look forward to get Quantum Rush: Champions on Steam. The future price of the game has not yet been set but players of the online version of the game can already enjoy the stunning graphics.

For more info, visit http://www.quantum-rush.net

Heroes of Rune: New casual MOBA coming soon

Heroes of Rune

MijiKai Game Studio has recently presented Heroes of Rune, an epic new casual Multiplayer RPG, MOBA style game coming soon. Heroes of Rune was recently nominated for Indie Prize Showcase Most Promising Game Award this year at Casual Connect, San Francisco.

Heroes of Rune (HoR) is an epic new casual game that combines elements of Multiplayer RPG and MOBA style gameplay. Team up with friends for Quests, Raid challenges, engage in fast-paced PvE, PvP combat in a casual Multiplayer RPG environment. Once you are ready for more action, go head to head with other teams in the Rune Wars, MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) Mode.

Rune Wars Arena includes a unique strategic Capture & Defend gameplay with traditional MOBA objective of destroying the opposing team’s primary structure. Unlike other MOBAs, Heroes of Rune will not include lanes or auto-spawning minions. Players have the freedom to roam the environment, hunt various monsters for experience points, collect gold, purchase upgrades, and spawn minions that will follow you directly into combat.

Heroes of Rune will reward players with Battle Points for their achievements in both gameplay modes. Battle Points will help determine the players Ranking on the Leaderboard, and also unlocks additional game content such as new playable characters, and skins. Players will also have an option to unlock this content through the purchase of in-game currency, but have no fear! Heroes of Rune will not adopt a pay-to-win model. Heroes of Rune will offer an equally balanced player experience no matter how you decide to play.

For info, visit http://www.heroesofrune.com/

MU Rebirth

MU Rebirth is a re-release of the original MU Online by Webzen. The main difference between between the two titles is that MU Rebirth is almost entirely focused on PvP, allows for faster leveling and easier farming.

Features:

Rebirth system: Once you reach level 400, you can rebirth your character, which allows players to keep their stats, but reset their base level to 1.

Grand rebirth system: Once you rebirth 50 times, players can perform a grand-rebirth, which will reset stats but gain credit, which then can be used to buy cash items.

Fair battlegrounds: Get stronger through rebirths, participate in seasonal competitions and prove to players that you’re a real pro player.

SMITE’s Newest Patch Brings Nu Wa and Controversy

SMITE Nu Wa Patch

Today, SMITE has released its latest patch for the game, with the star of the update being a rework for the goddess Nu Wa, along with a visual redesign for the god Zeus.

Four new skins appear in the patch: The Survivor Ullr, Nuclear Winter Ymir, Derpules Hercules, and Lunar Tango Chang’e. New voice packs, skins, icons, and portrait updates are also included with the new designs and reworks.

However, the patch also introduces the controversial new Treasure Boxes. These purchasable boxes contain exclusive rewards – such as the Nuclear Winter Ymir and Derpules Hercules skins – as well as let players roll for any other treasure available in the game that they don’t already own. There has been some community backlash from this new item as it allows players to get convention exclusive skins; while some are glad to finally get their chance at these rare skins, others are bemoaning the reduced rarity of these hard-to-get items.

Icons have also been made to cost gems exclusively.

Patch notes can be read here. Tell us what you think about this new patch in the comments!

Star Era

Star Era is an animated trading card game featuring artwork from a number of prominent Chinese and Japanese artists. The setting takes place far into the future, well after the advent of spacefaring technology, and features exploration elements, as well as player co-op modes.

Features:

High-Profile Art: Star Era features the artwork of multiple prominent artists from both China and Japan. Fans of the ‘manga’ art style will be pleased with Star Era’s take on card illustrations. The colors, polish, and science-fiction sleekness lend themselves well to simple animations and an overall rewarding user-interface that features smooth and easy transitions between card synergies.

Daily Events: Players are rewarded just for logging in and playing. There are a multitude of events to enjoy, from the Dare of Dragonale, to the World Boss, Tournaments, Infectors, Daily Exploration, and many more. Some of these events are solo-friendly, while others are designed to be tackled by groups of friends or even pick-up-groups.

Multiple Platform Support: Star Era is featured on three separate platforms: PC browser, android, and iPhone apps. Progress and gameplay are consistent across all three platforms, allowing players to transition easily between the three at their leisure. Resolutions and artwork are optimized for all three formats.