Yearly Archives: 2014

Final Fantasy XIV ARR: Free Trial Available on Steam

ARR

From today, players can try out the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV®: A Realm Reborn™ online adventure for free via Steam. The 14-day free trial gives new players an opportunity to join over 2.5 million adventurers worldwide who have already begun their journey throughout the realm of Eorzea.

By downloading the free trial via the Steam PC digital service, players can play for free for up to 14 days from account creation to a maximum level of twenty. Free trial players will have certain limitations on available in-game activities, more details of which are available on “The Lodestone”, the official FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn community page http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is an online game offering players the chance to be part of an epic and ever-changing universe as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. Experience all the hallmarks of the best-selling FINAL FANTASY franchise – airships, chocobos, moogles, and more!

For more info, visit www.ffxiv-freetrial.com

Counter-Strike Nexon Zombies: New Content Announced

CS Zombies

Nexon Europe is pleased to announce that the hugely popular competitive shooter Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies will receive a wealth of new content in a brand new update, further intensifying the fun.

Starting 5th November, players can choose from two new Zombie Classes, Deimos and Ganymede, and receive valuable items by participating in the Daily Login Event.

Deimos, the first of two new zombie classes, is an advanced AI-controlled zombie type available in Zombie Scenario mode. It can emit a ‘Shock’ wave-like attack that can forcefully strip a targeted human’s primary or secondary weapon.

While the aforementioned Ganymede has the same speed and strength as Deimos, the pair differ dramatically in the skill department. Ganymede has the ability to ‘Rush’ towards any human opponent, temporarily becoming very difficult to knock back; a particularly useful technique when hunting the human enemy.

In addition to the new zombie classes, players will be able to try their luck in the Mass Weapon Give Out Event, a revolutionary new way for players to earn in-game items.

During the event, players will receive a random letter of the alphabet for every kill, and those letters can be used to unlock keywords in the Mass Weapon Give Out table. By unlocking each keyword, players can receive different items that range from diverse weapons to the best quality Blueprints and Durables.

“We’ve seen great success with Counter Strike Nexon: Zombies and wanted to reward our players for getting so enthusiastically sucked into the action,” says Paul Lee, Product Executive at Nexon Europe. “The Mass Weapon Give Out is a good way of doing this, and we’ll continue to bring in more players in the coming months. Stay tuned!”

To play the game for free, just head to the Steam page at https://store.steampowered.com/app/273110.

The Crew: Closed Beta Now Available

The Crew

Today, Ubisoft® revealed Season Pass and live content details for the action-driving MMO, The Crew™. The first of four themed Car Packs, new missions, new stickers and tuning kits, will start rolling out to players from January 2015 with new PvP modes to follow shortly after.

Season Pass holders will have access to two exclusive cars at launch on December 2 and will receive early access to each of the four car packs one week in advance. Each pack will be available for purchase on its own for £5.49, or all packs can be purchased as part of the Season Pass for £19.99.

The Crew Season Pass will be available for the Xbox One and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC. It will be included in The Crew Gold Edition. This digital edition is available on the Uplay® Shop across PC digital channels as well as on PlayStation® Network and Xbox Live (Xbox One only).

The Crew Season Pass includes:

  • Two exclusive cars – McLaren 12C and Ferrari 458 Speciale – available to Season Pass holders at launch
  • One-week early access for all add-on car packs content
  • Four packs, 12 cars total:
  • Extreme Car Pack- available January 2015, includes performance cars, perfect for exhilarating, high-octane missions
  • Speed Car Pack- available February 2015, includes sports cars, finely tuned for breakneck-speed races
  • Vintage Car Pack- available March 2015, includes vintage rides, fashionable for missions set in iconic American locales
  • Raid Car Pack- available April 2015, includes off-road vehicles, highly recommended for all-terrain missions
  • 23 additional tuning kits unlocked to spec out the Season Pass car line-up for premium performance on any terrain
  • All official paintjobs and rims for each car
  • An exclusive sticker delivered with each car pack
  •  New PvP mode available beginning of 2015

With the release of each content pack included in the Season Pass, there will be new missions corresponding with each pack’s theme, available to all players free of charge. New customisation options, paint jobs, rims, interiors and tuning specs will also be released on in-game stores.

Additionally, the closed beta for The Crew started today on November 6 and runs through November 10 on Xbox One and the PlayStation®4 system. Players willing to contribute to the beta can still register on the waiting list here: http://thecrew-game.ubi.com/portal/en-GB/beta/index.aspx . Players who preorder The Crew on Uplay® Shop will get guaranteed access to the closed beta.

The closed beta allows players to explore the entire United States and complete challenges in the Midwest and East Coast, two of the five regions available in the game. The PvP lobbies in these regions are accessible and two of the five spec classes, Street and Dirt, are available for players looking to customise and fine-tune their ride.

The closed beta is accessible to all Xbox Live and PlayStation Network members, however some online features require an Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus membership.

The 2014 Game Critics Awards Best Racing Game of E3 , The Crew takes gamers on a wild ride throughout a massive open world recreation of the United States filled with exciting challenges and populated by other real players. The Crew will be available on December 2 for PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

For more information on The Crew, please visit thecrewgame.com

Lord of the Rings Online: Gondor Aflame Update Now Available

Lotro

Turbine Studios and WB Games has just released a new updated for Lord of the Rings Online known as “Update 15: Gondor Aflame”. This new update includes a new class, a new epic battle scenario and three new regions.

Experience the new race-class: the Beorning. Troubled times now force Beorn’s Kin out of hiding to join with the Free Peoples in their final stand against Sauron. Channel aspects of the bear as you fight alongside your allies: the strength of the Hide, the ferocity of the Claw, or the inspiration of the Roar.

Ringló Vale – Drive back Sauron’s encroaching shadow. Dangerous creatures spilling from the mountains have brought pain and suffering to this once-peaceful vale. The change and fear in the air only emphasizes that it is now your responsibility to be the Beacon of Hope in this difficult time.

Dor-en-Ernil – Stabilize Aragorn’s war effort. Raids from Corsairs and their frightening Half-troll allies have thrown the supply chains into chaos. Face off against these towering enemies and locate the missing leaders, if they even yet live.

Lebennin – Make ready for the siege of Pelargir! Ally yourself with the Rivermaidens, powerful water-spirits who keep watch over the waterways. Prepare a foothold for Aragorn’s vanguard to launch their assault on the occupied port city.

For more info, visit https://www.lotro.com/en/u15?utm_source=email&utm_medium=emailannouncement&utm_campaign=emailannouncement110514buttonlink