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Archive for August, 2009
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures: Looking at the Priest of Mitra
Aug 18th
MMORPG.com Age of Conan Correspondent Garrett Perkins writes this basic look at the Priest of Mitra class in Funcom’s bloody MMO.
Hailing from noble Aquillonia this priest conveys the word of Mitra, the patron god of the kingdom. Unlike Crom, who cares little for those who believe in his presence, or Set, who would have blood sacrifices and men crawl on their bellies like the serpent he embodies, Mitra cares deeply for his followers. Depicted as a great white bearded man bathed in light he would see his people stand on their feet when taking part in prayer and is forgiving to any who truly seek redemption. Granting a small portion of his immense power to some of his chosen followers so that they may bring his light to the darkest of places of Hyboria; this is the Priest of Mitra. He is able to heal the most fatal of wounds and smite the darkest of enemies.
Read Looking at the Priest of Mitra
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures: Rise of the Godslayer Expansion
Aug 18th
The new Age of Conan expansion, entitled "Rise of the Godslayer" has been announced at GamesCom, and the folks at IGN were able to get some face-time with Funcom’s Craig Morrison for a bit of a Q&A on Conan’s first expansion.
The Q&A reveals to us that Rise of the Godslayer will feature the Empire of Khitai, which is based on ancient Chinese and Korean culture and history, and a new playable race the Khitains.
The lands of Khitai will be split up into five large zones, with each zone containing a number of dungeons and instances. The storyline of the expansion culminates in a tier 4 raid in the Khitai zone of Paikang.
The new zones will also focus heavily on faction-based content, with players having to take a side in the various conflicts. Doing quests for one faction will lower your standing with its opposing faction, so player choice is more permanent. Of course, there will be myriad rewards for your loyalty, ranging anywhere from ranks and titles, to special items, including faction specific armor tiers.
The zones of Khitai will also be far more open and less linear than what most Conan players are used to with the game’s current offerings. More >
GC 09' Q&A: Rise of the Godslayer – Hyborian Adventures
Aug 18th
GC 09’ Q&A: Rise of the Godslayer
Craig Morrison, the director of Age of Conan, answers some questions about the upcoming expansion exclusively on IGN.com
Populated with mythical creatures, lost civilizations, and gods frequently seeking the destruction of the world, Age of Conan gives players a sense of what it is like to be a Cimmerian, Stygian or Aquilonian. Now, a little over a year and a half later, a new expansion is poised to present the newest realm for the game, the eastern Khitai Empire.
Craig covers the new content, new zones and much more exclusively on IGN.com
Offizielle Erweiterung 'Rise of the Godslayer' - enthüllt auf Buffed.de! – Hyborian Adventures
Aug 18th
Offizielle Erweiterung ’Rise of the Godslayer’ – enthüllt auf Buffed.de!
Einen Tag vor der GamesCom-Spielemesse in Köln kündigt Funcom die erste Erweiterung zu Age of Conan an: Rise of the Godslayer.
Buffed konnte mit Funcom über das neue Gebiet Khitai im Osten des bisherigen Conan-Kontinents sprechen und präsentiert ein exklusives Interview mit Game Director Craig Morrison, den Trailer mit ersten Spielszenen und viele aktuelle Screenshots der Erweiterung.
Alle News und Informationen dazu findet Ihr auf Buffed.de.
Letzte Beiträge
- [19.11.2009] – CROMCAST #15 – Der November hat ein neues Gesicht!
- [12.11.2009] – Computerbildspiele interviewt Craig ’Silirrion’ Morrison
- [11.11.2009] – Besondere Abonnement-Angebote und doppelte Erfahrungspunkte im November!
- [10.11.2009] – Interview mit Waldgeist auf MMOSzene
- [05.11.2009] – CROMCAST #14 – The Lenny is back
Descubre Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer en Meristation – Hyborian Adventures
Aug 18th
Descubre Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer en Meristation
Meristation ha publicado un avance de la esperada expansión de Age of Conan, Rise of the Godslayer, así como el trailer de la misma en español.
Para ver el avance de Rise of the Godslayer ve a Meristation.
Para ver en primicia el trailer de Rise of the Godslayer ve a Meristation.
Artículos recientes
- [10.11.2009] – ¡Ofertas especiales de suscripción y doble PX en noviembre!
- [30.10.2009] – Carta del Director de Juego – Octubre 2009
- [26.10.2009] – Newsletter: Las noches de las almas perdidas
- [25.10.2009] – Nuevos precios de suscripción para Age of Conan
- [16.10.2009] – La Noche de las Almas Perdidas
El Camino a Valhalla #6 – Hyborian Adventures
Aug 18th
El Camino a Valhalla #6
El responsable de la comunidad española, Xavier Marcé, ha actualizado su blog ’El Camino a Valhalla’ con motivo de la GamesCon de Colonia.
Podéis leer su nueva actualización en ’El Camino a Valhalla’.
Artículos recientes
- [10.11.2009] – ¡Ofertas especiales de suscripción y doble PX en noviembre!
- [30.10.2009] – Carta del Director de Juego – Octubre 2009
- [26.10.2009] – Newsletter: Las noches de las almas perdidas
- [25.10.2009] – Nuevos precios de suscripción para Age of Conan
- [16.10.2009] – La Noche de las Almas Perdidas
EVE Online: CCP Unveils EVE Online FPS: Dust 514
Aug 18th
Today at the Game Developer’s Conference in Cologne, Germany, CCP pulled the curtain off a an FPS that has been in development by the company’s Shanghai office for three years. The game will combine FPS and RTS elements, and is set on the planets of EVE Online.
The press release goes on to say that the game, which is being developed for the current generation of consoles, will "interact directly with EVE Online. What that means exactly, is still unknown.
CCP promises more details at their upcoming Fanfest on October 1st, 2009.
Cologne, GERMANY, Game Developers Conference Europe – August 18, 2009 – CCP today revealed DUST 514™, a console-based hybrid MMO/FPS set within the EVE universe. The announcement, which included a video featuring gameplay footage, was made during a keynote address by CCP CEO Hilmar Veigar Petursson at the Game Developers Conference in Cologne, Germany.
DUST 514, featuring first-person shooter and RTS-style gameplay, will interact directly with EVE Online, CCP’s critically acclaimed flagship MMO. This interplay between the two games opens the EVE universe to console gamers and gives them a chance to become part of one of the most massive cooperative play and social experiences ever.
“We launched EVE Online in 2003 and More >
DUST 514: New Game Set in EVE Universe
Aug 18th
Today, CCP has announced their new game DUST 514.
It’s a console game that mixes MMO, FPS and RTS gameplay, but ties into the universe and story of EVE Online. Their aim is to be able to bring PC and console gamers together in the same universe.
In development for three years via CCP’s Shanghai studio, the details are still scarce, but CCP plans to announce more at their FanFest in October.
You can read the full press release below. CCP Unveils DUST 514 Award-Winning EVE Online Developer Taking Console Gaming to New Heights
Cologne, GERMANY, Game Developers Conference Europe August 18, 2009 CCP today revealed DUST 514, a console-based hybrid MMO/FPS set within the EVE universe. The announcement, which included a video featuring gameplay footage, was made during a keynote address by CCP CEO Hilmar Veigar Petursson at the Game Developers Conference in Cologne, Germany.
DUST 514, featuring first-person shooter and RTS-style gameplay, will interact directly with EVE Online, CCPs critically acclaimed flagship MMO. This interplay between the two games opens the EVE universe to console gamers and gives them a chance to become part of one of the most massive cooperative play and social experiences ever.
We launched EVE Online in 2003 More >
EverQuest Book Now Available!
Aug 17th
Remember that EverQuest piece we did earlier this year for the game’s 10th Anniversary? Well if you recall correctly, Sony had mentioned they were working on a hardcover book detailing the ten year quest the game has undergone.
That book is finally available! It retails for $34.99.
The hardcover volume includes:
The story behind the creation of EverQuest and EverQuest II
Interviews with key contributors to the EverQuest legacy, including John Smedley, Russell Shanks, Brad McQuaid and others
Fantastic artwork illustrating every page, including reproductions of EverQuest and EverQuest II box covers and highly detailed art pieces from Legends of Norrath
Concept art and promotional images of famous EverQuest and EverQuest II characters and locations
Descriptions and commentary from the development teams behind the EverQuest franchise
So go check it out, looks like a great collector’s item.
The Challenges of Class Balance in MMOGs – Hyborian Adventures
Aug 17th
The Challenges of Class Balance in MMOGs
Game Director Craig Morrison talks about the balancing challenges in MMOGs today
Balancing classes in MMOGs may be one of the most daunting challenges of the industry. Few games are immune, and no game has ever claimed complete perfect balance. So how does a developing company deal with the ever-impending demand to keep their games fair in both PvE and PvP environments? Ten Ton Hammer Editor-in-Chief, Jeff "Ethec" Woleslagle, spoke with four industry professionals about the issue in an effort to glean some answers.
Check out this exclusively only on Ten Ton Hammer.