Yearly Archives: 2014

Nexon holds Nexon Developers Conference for Partners in Korea

Nexon

NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games, held its first-ever Nexon Developers Conference for Partners (“NDCP”) for knowledge and skill-sharing among its partner developers. The conference was held at Nexon Korea and G-STAR 2014 in Busan, Korea, from Nov. 17-21.

“NDCP was a great opportunity for all of our partners to gather in one place and collaborate with each other to share advice and knowledge and to learn about Nexon’s unique approach to development and operations of online games.” said Owen Mahoney, president and chief executive officer, Nexon. “We look forward to hosting this conference on a yearly basis as we continue to grow our international business.”

Attendees to the conference included Nexon partners Shiver Entertainment, Turbo Studios and Big Huge Games, as well as employees from Nexon Group. Topics discussed in the sessions included PC online games and mobile games development, how to achieve long user relationship in the rapidly evolving game industry and monetization models.

“NDCP was a fantastic event,” said Tim Train, chief operating officer of Big Huge Games. “Nexon pioneered the free-to-play business model and we are very happy to work with, and learn from, that kind of expertise. I was also very impressed by the other Nexon partners I met, such as Shiver Entertainment and Turbo Studios. It is clear that Nexon has a bright future for its upcoming releases.”

For more info, visit nexon.net

Torchlight Available for Free on Arc for Limited Time

Arc

Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of widely-acclaimed free-to-play MMORPGs, announced the availability of Torchlight™ and Torchlight II™ on Arc – the platform for publishing and accessing high-quality free online games. To celebrate the Torchlight series’ arrival on Arc, players can download Torchlight for free and Torchlight II for $5.00 – 75 percent off the regular price of $19.99 – until November 30, 2014.

Torchlight and Torchlight II are the latest additions to a list of games available on Arc, including APB: Reloaded, the first third-party game released on the platform.

With a single universal login, the Arc Client gives players access to a curated roster of games. Additionally, Arc lets players experience their favorite online games, seamlessly accessing information and resources for each title. Arc also connects communities across its list of titles with an array of social tools.

More information for Arc can be found here: http://www.arcgames.com/en/games

More information for the Torchlight promotion can be found here: http://www.arcgames.com/en/arc-news

Valiance Online Invites Players to Blow Up The Server

Valiance

Valiance Online is a “living world” superhero massively multiplayer online game in which player choices and actions are paramount. Set at the end of the 21st Century in the fictional city of San Cielo, players take on the roles of heroes and villains who battle using superhuman powers and advanced technology.
Some of the features planned for Valiance Online include:

  1. ● An evolving game world tied to character choices
  2. ● An open world environment with continuous no-loading between zones
  3. ● Travel powers including fan favorites like swinging, acrobatics and flash stepping
  4. ● Over 25 zones planned, ranging from futuristic city, island fortress, Atlantis, subterranean
  5. maze, and all the way into space
  6. ● A choice through action system for character alignment
  7. ● Player run stores and a decentralized market system
  8. ● Semi-Freeform character build options
  9. ● Powers customization options
  10. ● A flexible and customizable UI
  11. ● Multitudes of costume choices
  12. ● Player created content

The game is currently in pre-alpha but the servers are ready for the first of several stress tests so
players are being invited to join in and help toward that end and also get a chance to see progress on the game so far.
To sign up for stress testing, visit the Valiance Online website (link below) and register for the
community. There will be at least 1,000 registered users chosen for the first stress test but if you don’t make it into the first one, additional users will be picked for future tests.
For more information about the game visit http://valiance-online.com

Wildstar: Carbine reveals “Voyage of the Nomad” Lore Story

Wildstar

Many have played Wildstar and have probably thought to themselves – “Nexus is a pretty crazy place, how did it all start?”.

Well Carbine Studios has released a WildStar story page that will introduce its first entry – Voyage of the Nomad. This short story recollects the tale of the Cassians’ first steps into the vast world of deep-space exploration, and the wonders (and horrors) that met these brave citizens of Cassus.

Moving forward, every two weeks on Tuesday at 10 am PDT, a new entry will be entered into the story page and its timeline of events until all 11 tales have been told. The stories will unfold chronologically, until they reach the events that players have already experienced in WildStar’s main story.

The first entry in WildStar’s story page can be read here: http://wildstar-online.com/en/stories/. Be sure to tune in to this lore hub to keep learning more about WildStar’s story.

Thanksgiving Day Events Coming to Sentinel Heroes

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is coming! To celebrate this holiday, Sentinel Heroes Studios today announced the start of some Thanksgiving Day Events in their turn-based strategic role-playing game Sentinel Heroes, which bring lots of fun and extremely nice rewards.

Thanksgiving Day Giftpack (for Everyone)
Duration: November 26 – 29, 2014 (Orson Calendar)

Description: One of the most valuable giftpacks so far. It includes Diamonds*30, Rare Rune Chest*1 (worth 300$ dollars) and Art of Training*3 (300k EXP*3).

Thanksgiving Day Event – Recharge Discount
Duration: November 27, 2014 (Orson Calendar)

Description:

Recharge / Original / Now

3.00$ / 30D / 40D
10.00$ / 100D / 150D
28.00$ / 300D / 500D
90.00$ / 1000D / 2000D

It means you can buy 40 diamonds with 3.00$ during the event which usually can only buy 30 diamonds and the more you buy at one time, the better discount you can get.

Thanksgiving Day Event – “Harvest” of Heroes
Duration: November 26 – 29, 2014 (Orson Calendar)

Description: During the event, all prices of recruiting heroes are marked down, for example, it usually costs you 288 diamonds to recruit a blue hero but only 140 diamonds now.

Thanksgiving Day Event – Double EXP/Credits Party
Duration: November 26 – 29, 2014 (Orson Calendar)

Description: All dungeon challenge chances have been doubled! So are Daily quests completion chances. Now is the best time to get extra exp. Players can also get double credits by claiming and defending thrones in Knockout.

Recharge / Original / Now

3.00$ / 30D / 40D
10.00$ / 100D / 150D
28.00$ / 300D / 500D
90.00$ / 1000D / 2000D

For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/sentinelheroes

Guild Wars 2: Seeds of Truth Teaser Video Revealed

GW2

The last episode of Guild Wars 2’s Living World left Tyria’s heroes stunned. Moments after tracking down a fabled dragon egg that could be the key to defeating the Elder Dragon Mordremoth, they watched as one of their own allies – Caithe – disappeared with it.

Now, Tyria is at a crossroads. Players must find Caithe before the egg falls into sinister hands. Sometimes to catch a thief, you must become a thief.

Check out the teaser trailer for “Seeds of Truth,” the next exciting episode in Season 2 of Guild Wars 2’s Living World:

To learn more about the Living World of Guild Wars 2, visit: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/the-game/releases/.

World of Speed: Ford Mustang GT vs. Chevrolet Camaro

Mad Studios and My.com have released a new trailer today that pits two iconic muscle cars, the Ford Mustang GT and Chevrolet Camaro SS, against each other in the massively online racing game, World of Speed. The modern day Mustang and Camaro continue their historic rivalry with a race through the streets of San Francisco, complete with ninety degree turns, twisting hills and bridge straightaways that push both cars to their limits.

Players that want to jump into the passenger seat of the Mustang GT or Camaro SS early can join the upcoming World of Speed closed beta via: http://wos.my.com/

Perfect World Entertainment Hosts Black Friday Deals

Peferct World

Announced today, Perfect World is also offering great deals for players from Black Friday to Cyber Monday! Starting November 26 through November 30, receive an extra 15 percent Charge Bonus on Arc !

Starting November 25:

  1. Torchlight – Receive Torchlight free through November 29
  2. Torchlight II – Receive Torchlight II for 75 percent off at $5 through November 29
  3. Perfect World International: Through December 1, receive up to 50 percent off select items, with 30 percent on Charge Rewards and 20 percent on Spend Rewards
  4. War of the Immortals – Through December 2, 40 percent off all purchases and earn bonus Charge Reward points
  5. Battle of the Immortals – Through December 2, 40 percent off all purchases and earn bonus Charge Reward points
  6. Jade Dynasty – Through December 1, receive up to 50 percent off select items and earn extra charge rewards
  7. Forsaken World –Through December 1, receive over 50 percent off select items and earn bonus Charge Rewards
  8. Blacklight: Retribution – Through December 2, receive up to 20 percent on rotating sales on select Receivers

Starting November 26:

  1. Neverwinter – Through November 30, receive up to 25 percent off select items
  2. Star Trek Online – Through November 30, receive up to 20 percent off select items, and through December 1 receive $100 off Lifetime Subscriptions
  3. Swordsman – Through December 1, receive Spend Rewards 50 percent faster

Starting November 27:

  1. Champions Online – Through November 29, receive up to 50 percent off select items

For more details, visit http://www.arcgames.com/en/arc-news/detail/9006753