Monthly Archives: June 2015

ArenaNet Launches Pre-Purchase for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns

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ArenaNet™, publisher and developer of the acclaimed Guild Wars franchise, today used the stage at the PC Gaming Show at E3 for a surprise announcement. The studio delighted fans in the audience as well as those tuning into the livestream by revealing that pre-purchase for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns, the upcoming expansion to Guild Wars 2®, is now live across territories in the West. ArenaNet is offering a unique pre-purchase program with perks for all buyers that include access to upcoming beta weekend events along with a variety of virtual items available across three editions, some of which are immediately playable in the core game. All pre-purchased editions of Heart of Thorns also include Guild Wars 2, letting new players who don’t own the core game instantly begin their journey into one of the most acclaimed MMO games of all time.

 

Pre-purchasers can choose from among three editions of the expansion offering different levels of in-game perks and rewards, with all of them available at buy.guildwars.com:

 

  • The Standard edition ($49.99) includes Guild Wars 2 core game and Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns, grants access to upcoming expansion beta weekend events, and gives players the exclusive “Maguuma Trailblazer” title.
  • The Deluxe edition ($74.99) includes everything in the Standard edition as well as an additional character slot, a miniature revenant Rytlock, a revenant finisher, the player’s choice of one of three Mordremoth’s Bane guild hall decorations, and a stylish glider skin.
  • The Ultimate edition ($99.99) includes everything in the Deluxe edition in addition to 4,000 gems, a $50 value.

ArenaNet has released a video that showcases all of the virtual items players can acquire when they buy each of these editions. All virtual items will be delivered to players’ accounts immediately. The glider skin and guild hall decorations will be usable when Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns launches.

 

ArenaNet’s surprise pre-purchase announcement came at the end of an interview at the PC Gaming Show where host Sean “Day[9]” Plott and ArenaNet game director Colin Johanson unveiled guild halls, a slate of group and social play features coming with Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns.

 

“Guild halls in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns are so much more than the name implies, they are a body of features that will represent one of the deepest community and social focused systems of any online game world,” said Johanson. “At their core, guild halls are maps that guilds can own, progress, decorate, customize and grow. They include a customizable brawling arena, a war room to build tools to go to war against other guilds in World vs. World PvP, a new crafting discipline called the Scribe, and that’s just a few of the highlights. As a whole the features are designed to emphasize community, give players a place to call their own and build a shared history in the game, and even activate player creativity in ways that have yet to be seen.”

 

ArenaNet will build on what was revealed at the event by releasing exciting new details and assets about guild halls throughout E3 week with press interviews and developer blog posts, all leading up to a first-look at the features in-game on a special livestream this Friday. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Guild Wars 2 website this week then tune in to a special episode of “Points of Interest” on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel (www.twitch.tv/guildwars2) this Friday, June 19, at 12 p.m. PDT.

 

To stay updated on the latest Guild Wars 2: Hearts of Thorns features and for more pre-purchase information please visit https://heartofthorns.guildwars2.com/.

Ascent First Major Election Underway

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Ascent – The Space Game, the largest space game in the known universe, is holding its first general election since launching on Steam and entering Early Access. Most important to this election is the seat of President of the Galaxy, whom among other powers is given a direct line to the development team. This means they can influence the very foundation of the universe as it is built. Ascent is on sale during the Steam Summer Sale, get it now at http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/345010/.
 
Prolapser, long time space veteran and colonial expansionist with over 1,300 hours of flight time logged has been the frontrunner of this presidential race since the start. With his experience and established support base it seemed almost comical that anyone would be a challenge, but like a bolt from the blue the younger Waervyn has stepped onto the scene in a big way, drawing a lot of attention to his social media campaigns and helpful youtube tutorials. The throng of newer, less established players see him as the best choice to meet their needs while the old guard, as it were, find themselves supporting their old colleague. It may only take one or two supercolonies to flip sides, however, for this young upstart to turn the tide of this election! It’s down to the wire and the June 20th deadline to vote is looming. Who will be the next President and what changes will they bring in their 6 month term?
 
The powers of government are ever expanding in Ascent. Like all things they started with nothing, and as players are able to bring about consensus in their ranks, new laws and options become open to them. Soon the president and senators will be able to deploy military vessels to deal with rogue pirates, and up for debate this season is the creation of a governmental taxation system to redistribute wealth into super projects, new players, and other activities. We’ll also be seeing plenty of debate over embargoed goods, as new, dangerous, and sometimes deadly products make their debut into the game.
 
Ascent players are gearing up for a very busy summer. With 20% off now is the perfect time to get in and cast your vote!

Age of Wulin Chapter 6 Blood & Flowers is Live

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WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of free-to-play games, announces that the martial arts MMORPG Age of Wulin released its latest expansion, Chapter 6: Blood & Flowers.

 

Epic challenges and social features await in the newest Age of Wulin expansion with the arrival of an exciting adventure, Lingxiao City, a new Forbidden Area: the Island of Delight, the Flower Prince competition and the Partner system.

 

Chapter 6: Blood & Flowers adds a massive player battleground entwined in the lore of the game. Lingxiao City is a stronghold nestled in snowy mountains, within the regions of Heaven’s Lake and Snowy Peak. Although secluded from civilisation, several neighbouring factions oppose the leader of Lingxiao City, the Moon-Watching Elder, hungry for expansion and power. It will be down to the heroes of the Jianghu to decide the fate of this stronghold by participating in this adventure. Players will be attributed at random one of the four factions, siding with either Snow Mountain Sanctuary, the Valley of Frozen Souls, the Blood Sabre Clan, or the defenders of Lingxiao City itself. Taking the stronghold won’t consist in a simple brawl between factions as the participants will have to accomplish a series of missions, going from under-cover operation to hostage rescue, culminating in the elimination of the general to be claimed victorious. The activity will reward players with a variety of goodies, including the Dragon Breath Sword.

 

Entering the secretive Shifting Flower Palace will no longer be restricted to women, as a new competition will take place to crown the Flower Prince. Each month, players fulfilling specific requirements will be selected to participate in the Flower Prince Competition, should they accept the invitation. If a participant gathers the most Silk Balls by either bidding or defeating the other contenders in combat, he will become the new Flower Prince with all the rewards that follow: Ancient Skill Set from this faction to cultivate, a special outfit and access to the Shifting Flower Palace.

 

Making friends will bring benefit in Age of Wulin with the Partner System. Players can befriend other offline players by building a relationship. If the friendship is successful, the character can learn the Combat Skills and Internal Skills of the new friend and summon this character if needed in combat. Summoning an offline friend requires Charisma that is replenished every day and whose amount can be upgraded by accomplishing specific daily tasks. The more Charisma a player has, the longer the offline friend will assist in combat. The Partner System offers other perks such as the Dry Kindling Fuels the Flame Palm Skill Set.

 

Survivors of the Silver Hook Sword Boat instance have a new Forbidden Area to take down: the Island of Delight. Opened twice a day and with specific conditions to fulfil, players can measure themselves against the goons of the Hell King and uncover his nefarious activities to win several techniques for their character, among other rewards.

 

More information about “Chapter 6: Blood & Flowers” are available on the Age of Wulin website: http://en.wulin.webzen.com.