Hank Newman lays out his vision for ultimate player freedom in Realm Zero.
Yearly Archives: 2014
FFXIV ARR: Latest Details Revealed on Heavensward Update
During this past weekend’s Fan Festival event in Tokyo, Japan, FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn® director / producer Naoki Yoshida shared new details for the game’s highly-anticipated first expansion, Heavensward™. Reveals included the introduction of a new playable race, a high-end raid, and two brand new jobs, as well as information on the Collector’s Edition items, box art and more. Attendees were also treated to a video message from famed composer Nobuo Uematsu where he announced he would be composing the main theme for Heavensward.
Heavensward details shared at the Fan Festival include:
- The introduction of a brand-new playable race, the Au Ra
- New Job: Astrologian (Healer role) Astrologians channel celestial magicks through their star globe in order to heal others and make use of a divining deck to support their fellow party members
- New Job: Machinist (DPS role) Machinists wield firearms to deal damage from afar and employ turret-like weaponry on the battlefield to create further mayhem
- The reveal of the next major raid challenge that awaits adventurers, the mechanical fortress Alexander
- An announcement that Nobuo Uematsu would be composing the Heavensward main theme
- Details regarding the Heavensward Collector’s Edition were also announced. The package will feature: A dragon figurine, An art book, A disc featuring various videos and trailers, Digital in-game items exclusive to the Collector’s Edition: a griffin flying mount, a helmet designed after FFIV’s dark knight Cecil, and a wind-up Kain minion
Yoshida also shared further details for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Patch 2.5, “Before the Fall,” during the 19th installment of his ‘Letter from the Producer LIVE’ series. Players were shown videos that featured the three new dungeons (The Keeper of the Lake, Amdapor Keep (Hard), Wanderer’s Palace (Hard)) and the conclusion of the Crystal Tower raid series – the World of Darkness. During the live stream, Yoshida also shared a sneak peek of the Manderville Gold Saucer planned to be implemented in Patch 2.5 that will feature mini games like Triple Triad and chocobo racing. Sound director Masayoshi Soken also took questions from the community about the music and sound effects that bring Eorzea to life.
For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward, visit http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com
Dicetiny: Lord of the Dice Trailer
One of the best shows of gameplay released for Dicetiny yet.
MechWarrior Online Weekend Update 12/20/14
Catch up on the latest in MechWarrior Online.
Bless Online MerryBlessmas Trailer
Bless Online wishes you happy holidays in this short little clip.
World of Tanks Update 9.5 Trailer
World of Tanks showcases the powerful sleek British tanks in an upcoming featuring some serious content additions.
SMITE World Championship $2,000,000 Prize Pool
Hi-Rez talks about how Smite‘s World Championship breaks $2 million (US) thanks to the community.
History of EverQuest II Documentary (Part 1)
Sony Online Entertainment shares some of its favorite memories as it looks back on ten years of EQ2.
Siegelord Open Beta Pack Giveaway
OnRPG has partnered with 37Games to celebrate the open beta launch of Siegelord, a medieval real-time browser strategy MMO.
Siegelord is a Medieval SLG browser game. Immerse yourself in the world of Thieden — with three rival factions vying for control of the continent. Engage in real-time warfare on a persistent, live multiplayer map. Forge alliances with other commanders, research new technologies, and unite the realm under your banner!
Gift Pack contains:
- Food*10,000
- Timber*10,000
- Gold*10,000
- Recruitment Horn*10
- Diamond*100
To Redeem your Key:
- Create an account and enter Siegelord here.
- Click the GIFT BOX button beside your avatar icon to open the gift panel.
- Copy and Paste your gift code in the text box and click “CLAIM PACKAGE.”
- Now you will get your gift!
- Note: Servers go live to the public on Saturday, December 20th!
Cosplay of the Week #3: FMA, Ghost in the Shell & More
It’s time for OnRPG’s Cosplay of the Week, highlighting our favorite new cosplay of the week! If you like what you see, make sure to visit the pages for the cosplayers and photographers to support them directly.
Christmas Kusanagi (Ghost in the Shell) by GinaBCosplay
Photographed by Robbins Studios
Greetings from Korriban by ThresherMaw
Photographed by Craggy Lane Productions
Ciri – The Witcher by Shermie-Cosplay
Photographed by Victor Hugo
Alphonse Elric cosplay craft by Nitrogen52rus
(Photographer unknown)
Baby its cold outside- Black Cat by Its-Raining-Neon
Photographed by Its-Raining-Neon
Bonus Round: Geek Art of the Week
Merry Christmas! by Drawloverlala






