Yearly Archives: 2014

RuneScape Veterans Discover the ‘Fate of the Gods’

Runescape Fate of the Gods

A new Grandmaster quest has launched in RuneScape, enabling high-levels member players to uncover the answers to some of the most important questions in Gielinor, as well as battle powerful enemies across a series of dangerous environments.

 

This latest quest will reveal the entire history of one of RuneScape’s most powerful deities, Zaros, from his birth through to the present day. Players will decide whether to help or hinder Zaros’ return. Additional rewards will also be available for players who have completed a number of recommended quests.

 

Full details of the Fate of the Gods, check out the news post.

Age of Wonders III Warlord Leader Class Revealed

AOW3 Warlord Leader

On the brink of the release of Age of Wonders III, Triumph Studios, the team behind the Overlord and Age of Wonders series, today reveals the WARLORD leader class.

Age of Wonders III is now available for Pre-Order on Steam and GoG, and has a worldwide release date of March 31st on digital platforms and European retail on PC.

“A Warlord once told me that a nation at peace was a nation breeding cowards to be enslaved. Warlords rule by the Law of the Sword, establishing a chain of command based on battlefield glory and duels to the death.  Their armies consist of highly specialized, mobile troops and powerful beasts trained to do their bidding.    Warlords are master tacticians, and often legendary warriors unto themselves. Though they tend to trust the power of their hardened armies over supernatural forces, Warlords have mastered arcane skills that strengthen their armies. They instill mythical courage in their own troops, while striking terror in the hearts of their foes..  ” –“Gifted Lords of the Third Age” by Ralinstone Pedant, Chronicler

AOW3 Warlord Fort Combat

Age of Wonders III introduces RPG-style class-based character building to the strategy genre. The leader persona of the players, consisting of a main class, race, and specializations, forms the heart of their realm. RPG style skills are extrapolated to affect a whole empire. Leader characters range from Elven Princesses and to Machiavellian Rogues and ruthless Warlords.

Examples of Warlord Class Units include:

  • Mounted Archer – This unique cavalry unit can shoot arrows with deadly aim whilst mounted. The Mount type depends on the race where the archer is produced.
  • Monster Hunter:  Wielding both a greatsword and crossbow, this special operations unit is skilled in killing a great number of monster types. Take them on your treasure hunting missions!
  • Warbreed – The result of a terrifying cross-breeding program, these Warbreed combine the best traits from Hulking Ogres and the race from the city the Warbreed is produced in.
  • Manticore Rider – The ultimate airborne cavalry.

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Warlord Skill Examples:

  • Killing Spree – Target friendly unit gains additional movement and action points upon killing an enemy unit in combat.
  • Steadfast Ward – Steadfast prevents a unit’s health from dropping below 1 hitpoint for a limited amount of time.
  • Conqueror’s Feast – The ‘Enemy in domain’ and ‘Enemy at the gates’ morale penalties are twice as effective against the caster’s enemies. In addition, the caster’s units require less  upkeep cost outside of their Empire’s domain.
  • Relentless Army – Bestows all friendly units with Tireless. Tireless units don’t spend action points for attacks of opportunity or retaliation.
  • Global Assault – All your units gain Charge, First Strike, and are promoted to the gold medal rank. All units produced in your cities gain gold medals as well.

The Warlord Class can be mixed with any of the six races and can be further augmented using specializations leading to additional magical skills.

 

Warframe: Tethra’s Doom Now on PS4

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The newest Warframe update is coming in with brute force! Players have been asking for the Prime version of their favorite hard-hitting Warframe and Digital Extremes is now ready to deliver with a brand new update. The update includes the much-anticipated addition of Rhino Prime to Warframe. Players can earn and craft Rhino Prime in the game, or purchase him along with the latest Prime weapons and accessories through Prime Access.

Also included in this update — the exciting new Hijack Game Mode and Grineer Shipyard Tileset. Both are showcased in the Tethra’s Doom Event as players attempt to stop the infamous Councilor Vay Hek from reforming the Fomorian Fleet and dominating the Solar System.

Here are the update highlights:

RHINO PRIME: Charging in with brute force, Prime Access brings you Rhino Prime. The new golden-gilded Rhino Prime brings strength and fortitude to the ranks of esteemed Prime Warframes. Along with him, a collection of Elite Prime Weapons and Exclusive Prime Accessories are available through Prime Access in the PSN Store.

Prime Access will go Live on the PSN Store:
– March 25 – North/South America
– March 26 – Europe and Asia
– March 27 – Japan

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NEW TILESET: Heavy rain, lightning, moving machinery and waterfalls form the Grineer Shipyard. Explore this new tileset now!

NEW GAME MODE: In Hijack, Tenno must find a Fomorian Power Cell and activate the control panel to release it. Once released, players will have to rush to reach the Extraction Point with the Power Cell while fighting off the enemy.

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TETHRA’S DOOM: Stop Councilor Vay Hek’s plans for domination!
Vay Hek is aiming to take control of the Origin System by rebuilding the Fomorian Fleet. With thousands of Fomorian ships in production, the Grineer will be unstoppable. Fight with your fellow Tenno, help save the Solar System and reap the rewards!

Players will receive a Blueprint from The Lotus for the Tethra Cipher Key. Craft the Cipher using data fragments found in the Tethra’s Doom Interception Mission on Earth to open the NEW TILESET – the Grineer Shipyard! Play the NEW HIJACK GAME MODE within to stop the Grineer from rebuilding the Fomorian Fleet. Be diligent, Tenno. An Affinity Booster, four new Mods and the Gorgon Wraith could be yours.

Tethra’s Doom is on now and ends April 1 @ 1:00pm EDT.

WARFRAME OFFICIAL IRL GEAR: The Official Warframe Merch Store is NOW OPEN and loaded with awesome new ninja gear. Visit store.warframe.com now to load up your real-life Arsenal and show your Tenno pride!

En Masse Entertainment Announces “Zombies Monsters Robots (ZMR)”

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En Masse Entertainment has announced the intense third person shooter, Zombies Monsters Robots (ZMR), for PC. Set in an alternate world where the invention of portal technology has lured cross-dimensional creatures to Earth and humanity finds itself under attack, ZMR pits gamers against a bevy of hostile foes. Players will fight back with guns, guts, and gear for an edge-of-the-seat, take-no-prisoners shooter experience. Currently in development from Yingpei Games, formerly known as Epic Games China, ZMR will launch free-to-play on PC this summer.

“We are excited because ZMR brings a fresh and thrilling experience to PC shooters. Playing the huge variety of co-op missions, facing crazy monsters and boss battles, and the intense PvP is going to keep gamers coming back for more,” said Chris Lee, CEO of En Masse Entertainment. “And in keeping with our philosophy of delivering great games and great service, we can’t wait to let players jump into the awesome action of ZMR, while we will provide our trademark level of player support and a continuous stream of monthly updates.”

Recently shown at this year’s Game Developer’s Conference, ZMR pits players against an unexpected assortment of enemies, environments, and game modes. Gamers will battle monstrous enemies and bosses across a wide range of co-op campaigns and wave-based survival missions as well as fight other players in fierce head-to-head shootouts. Up to eight players can participate in co-op play while competitive modes support up to sixteen players. With a deep arsenal of customizable guns and gear, gamers will need to make every shot count as they enter a war against infectious zombies, abominable monsters, and murderous robots hell-bent on destroying mankind. Dynamic cover, blind fire, dodging, and active reload systems combine for strategic gameplay in which no two missions are alike, traversing locales from lush jungles to gritty industrial districts.

En Masse Entertainment is working closely with Yingpei Games to start alpha testing in April in preparation for a full launch in early summer.

For more information, visit www.playzmr.com

Mordheim: New turn-based tactics RPG revealed

Mordheim

Focus Home Interactive and Rogue Factor today proudly unveil the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop’s cult classic Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer world’s decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes. The game blends RPG elements, fast-paced tactical combat and intricate unit customization in a time wrought by chaos and rivalry where only the strongest survive.

After the Comet of Sigmar crashed on Mordheim, the City of Damned turned into a terrifying battlefield where rival warbands fight fiercely for the control of key neighborhoods, looking for glory and fortune by acquiring the very valuable Wyrdstone fragments.

Pick your warbands from iconic Mordheim factions – Sisters of Sigmar, Possessed, Skaven, Mercenaries from the Empire, and many more – and lead your troops to battle. Recruit new units, equip them with enhanced gear. Evolve and customize your warband with the experience gained from each successful mission, transforming them into a terrifying force on the battlefield.

Devise the best strategy to annihilate your rivals. If you fail, some of your units might lose a limb… or worse. Keep in mind that in Mordheim: City of the Damned, a dead unit is lost forever! Consider the environment when formulating your battle strategy, exploiting the unique buildings, ruins or the layout of the streets. Deploy your troops carefully and anticipate the actions of your adversaries to set up ambushes! Organize ingenious battle plans where the talents of your units will be as important as your own luck during key moments of combat.

Loot items and weapons hidden in the ruins, or steal those of fallen opponents. Survive the dangers that abound in the City of the Damned and collect as many Wyrdstones as you can, but remain ever vigilant. Mordheim is one of the most treacherous places in the Warhammer world!

In these epic battles where fame and glory await, your strategy will definitely be your best ally. Visit the four corners of the City of the Damned to complete multiple missions in the solo campaign, or challenge other players in enthralling multiplayer modes.

For more info, visit http://www.focus-home.com/

Age of Wushu: Golden Needle Sect Revealed

Golden Needle

Age of Wushu today presented the healing master o the six Emerging Sects (classes) in its upcoming expansion Tempest of Strife with a showcase video. The Golden Needle Sect wields tiny yet powerful needles with expert skills to revive the dying and mend the wounded.

The Golden Needle Sect is situated at the eastern suburb of Chengdu. Disciples practice a unique set of Healing Skill and are adept at curing all kinds of ailments, which has earned them great respect. With their well concealed weapons and low profile personalities, they will not engage in combat unless openly provoked. Their Golden Needle Skill is capable of healing grievous wounds and striking acupoints of their foes at surgical precision.

For more information about Golden Needle Sect, visit http://www.ageofwushu.com/news/view/312

Grave – New open world survival horror game hits Kickstarter

Grave

The Kickstarter campaign for Grave, a new open world, procedural survival horror game being developed by Broken Window Studios, Inc. is now live. The game has a tentative release target of early 2015, and will feature a fusion between modern horror and classic survival horror gameplay elements.

Grave is a first person, open world survival horror experience. Survive the night with a arsenal of defensive tools, and explore an ever-changing world filled with frightening creatures. Grave is a hybrid of environmental exploration and combative horror, creating constant tension as the player balances exploration and survival. The goal is to reinvigorate classic survival horror with modern techniques. Players will be able to explore a surreal, lonely wasteland by day, and fight off hideous creatures after the sun sets. With each passing day, the world changes around the players, presenting not only new threats, but new locations to explore.

In Grave, darkness brings terror, but not hopelessness. The world of Grave is scattered with tools that can be used for protection. Ward off creatures with flashlights, gasoline fires, portable generators and more. Grave is about survival, so no tool is a strictly intended for offense. Multiple uses of tools allow players to decide how best to survive the night.

The project is looking to raise $30,000 by Sun, Apr 27 2014 10:00 PM PDT

For more info, visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2129301589/grave-open-world-survival-horror

World’s first one million dollar propety sold in Planet Arkadia

World First

Planet Arkadia today announced the offering of Arkadia Underground Deeds, which will make up the world’s first $1,000,000 virtual property. Arkadia Underground gives all players a unique opportunity to participate in land investment within Entropia Universe allowing players to share in the revenues of Arkadia Underground and receive dividends on a daily basis.

This innovative new offering by Planet Arkadia enables players to participate in up to 200,000 deeds that have been priced at only 50 PED (or $5.00) per deed in direct response to player demand for more opportunities to invest at a lower entry price.  The Real Cash Economy has been developed over a 10 year period providing a solid foundation for the virtual economy as all in-game currency ‘PEDs’ are transferable to US$ at a fixed rate of 10 PED for each dollar, unchanged for over 10 years. Importantly, participants are able to withdraw their earnings back to their real life bank accounts at any time.

“Arkadia Underground has been highly anticipated within our Arkadian and Entropia Universe communities, especially now we have the ability for every player to earn revenues with such a low barrier to entry.” said David Dobson, CEO of Arkadia Studios.  “Every player can now participate in Arkadia’s vibrantly growing economy which has enjoyed a quadrupling of activity year on year now for 3 years. Where else can you make investments where you can also jump in to play for fun and be rewarded on so many levels?”

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