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Dekaron Releases Unique Tower-style Instance in Latest Update
Dec 31st
Korean version Dekaron released large scale updated version ’Action 7 The Tower’, as well as trailer video, for players recently.
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The updated version ’Action 7 The Tower’ released a new instance in tower style building called Magic Tower. Magic Tower has five floors with different features in each floor. There are awful bosses waiting for you at the deep of each floor. In order to walk at the same pace with the updated version, Dekaron will release latest armor sets for players.
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Super Mario MMORPG May Happen Down the Line
Dec 31st
In a recent interview with UK’s Official Nintendo Magazine, Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo’s Senior Managing Director and EAD General Manager responded to whether the prospect of Super Mario MMORPG was considered, and why did Shigeru Miyamoto want to create it for 15 years, which may probably be a new time record in MMORPG development history.
ONM: Recently, you said that you’ve wanted to create a multiplayer Mario game for 15 years. Why did it take so long to come to fruition?Shigeru Miyamoto: We’ve been experimenting with many different approaches over the years. As a result, through trial and error, we realised we finally had the know-how to create a multiplayer mode. But the biggest change was the availability of the technology within the Wii hardware. Before then, it was not actually possible. It’s quite a technical thing you are talking about – to enable multiplayer mode in one fixed screen like in Super Mario Bros – andwe really had a great many challenges to overcome. For example, when there are multiple players appearing on one screen, if somebody is late to catch up, then naturally without zooming out the total visible area of the screen, then that player might get left out. More >
Trial Report of Action MMO Tartaros Online CBT in Japan
Dec 30th
Hangame’s new title Tartaros Online launched another closed beta test in Japan from December 10th to 14th. This game employs a mode of MO+Non-Targeting, thus it is more or less an action game in terms of controls. Here is a trial report written by a Japanese player.(Source: 4gamer.net)
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The adventurous journey develops around the storyline of Scenario Quest.
The most impressive part of this CBT is that several unique systems have been added into Tartaros Online which are attractive for many hardcore players of action games. Players may feel at a loss when facing these new systems in the beginning, so let me give you a brief introduction first.
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Main Content: The game story evolves around Scenario Quests, players are able to reach more main cities and new characters have been released.
The newbie village is called Pin Phodes where players can accept all Scenario Quests and head for other villages to take a risk. Except Scenario Quests, players can also accept quests of other types in each camping village, including leveling-up quests, hunting for treasures and character development. The higher level of a character, the more difficult of the quests and more rewards as well.
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Remade Avatar Trailer in WoW and AION
Dec 30th
Avatar box office sales this holiday weekend helped the movie ascend the throne of the No. 1 film with $75 million in U.S. tickets and an updated global total of $617.3 million, which made the movie become the most shining star in the list of TOP Box Office. Because of the No. 1 Box Office Sales, Avatar catches many people’s eyes, including some online game players.Recently, a World of Warcraft player remade the trailer of Avatar movie by using characters and settings in WoW. Corporal Jake Sully and Neytiri appeared in this amazing video. You can watch the WoW-Avatar trailer first.
WoW – Avatar Trailer (IMAX-3D)
Check out the original Avatar trailer below. They really look similar, don’t they?
Avatar Movie Trailer
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It came from the Blog Winter Veil event today
Dec 30th
Don’t forget! We’re killing dragonhawks, baking cookies and otherwise enjoying the Feast of Winter Veil festivities tonight in It came from the Blog. As you can see, my mage who does not seem to have pants in any form is waiting patiently for the party to begin. Here are the details:
When: 11:00pm EST (8pm PST, 9pm Server) December 30, 2009 Where: In front of Silvermoon on the Zangarmarsh realm (US) Who: Any level Horde character (bring your highest level for the most fun) What: We will be harvesting eggs, baking cookies, kissing strangers under the mistletoe as well other holiday festivities. How: Ask any It came from the Blog Lurker or Robinator for an invite to the guild. Please see our FAQ if you have any questions.
You’re all invited to join us — hope to see you there!
Make A Room for MMO Improvements
Dec 30th
Worst MMO GamesBy Johnny Lim
The crave to write a simple and easy to follow tips is what I am here for. In an MMO scenario, my articles can be a tool for savvy gamers.Providing essential in-game information to finish different tasks in MMO games.
As an advocacy of better game developments, I would like to share my opinions to all other players and game developers. The things that disgust me most while playing MMO games are the worst designs and system of plays. Yet some of these worst games have even the guts to market their product to almost all websites it can possibly broadcast. It seems to be a low budgeted form of entertainment so to speak. I really hate to see some developers making a mockery of the MMO industry.
Honestly, I am not a real fan of browser based type of MMO games. Sure thing it can be played without a downloaded client software. But think of the other components this type of game would compromised as against to a more systematic client based MMO games. With limited technologies for graphic enriched games to be played in a browsers is so ridiculous. Maybe I can give it 5 to 7 More >
Dragon Ball Online OPEN BETA(KR) Comes on Jan 14th, 2010
Dec 30th
As it’s based on the popular anime Dragon Ball, DBO(Dragon Ball Online) has been accepted as a very anticipated MMO that many players are concerned about its developing and beta tests. There have been many rumors about when the OPEN BETA will come since early 2009. Now, a latest message was just unveiled that the date has been confirmed by the official CJ Internet – DBO’s will start on Jan 14th in Korea. It also stated that this test will have 95% of the full game, and a 15+ Netmarble account is necessay for player who wanted participate in it.
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Warriors: Legends Of Troy para 2010
Dec 30th
Tecmo Koei Europe y el estudio interno de desarrollo KOEI CANADA preparan el lanzamiento de Warriors: Legends Of Troy para Xbox 360 y Playstation3 en 2010. Sumérgete en una enorme guerra de acción táctica que sacudirá los mismísimos cimientos del Olimpo todo para conseguir el amor de una mujer. Warriors: Legends Of Troy, inspirado en el poema épico de Homero La Iliada, del siglo IX a. de C., contará con la posibilidad de disputar partidas de hasta cuatro jugadores online ya sea en la modalidad cooperativa y competitivo. En la batalla, podrás agarrar y tirar a tus adversarios, ahora sólo queda que escojas de qué bando eres.
Hace tres mil años, un poeta cantaba sobre héroes tan poderosos que eran capaces de resistir a un ejército. Por amor, navegaron por todo el mundo. Por su familia, hicieron los mayores sacrificios. Por honor, afrontaron y aguantaron la voluntad de los dioses. Y lucharon en una guerra que hizo temblar al mundo.En la época en la que el todopoderoso Zeus gobernaba a los inmortales y a los hombres, lo que empezó como una tregua entre dos ciudades estalló rápidamente en una enorme guerra que sacudió los mismísimos cimientos del Olimpo.
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Atlantica: Child’s Play Withdrawal from Fund-Raising Event
Dec 30th
nDoors Interactive recently announced a Child’s Play Withdrawal from Fund-Raising event whereby a limited random box that contains some of the rarest items in the item mall and Atlantica is priced 3999 Gcoins. nDoors explained that the price is set according the box’s innate value and potential to offer some of the rarest items in the game. At the same time, because of the holiday season and the spirit of giving, they decided to donate 5% of gross revenue generated from this box to the Child’s Play charity in the hopes that it would bring a little more joy in the hearts of the charity’s cause.
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Due to some negative player complaints, nDoors made this announcement on Atlantica Official site.
…we are saddened to inform you that due to some negative player complaints, Child’s Play has regrettably asked to be withdrawn from our efforts to raise money for their cause. We were informed that Child’s Play received negative emails from Atlantica Online players around the nature of the donation and the box, causing them to request removal from our fundraising efforts. It is incredibly unfortunate that we are unable to give the donation amount that More >
New Year Poll @ AOCVault!
Dec 30th
…And the results of our Update 1.06 poll are IN!
Update 1.06 keeps on getting better and better. We asked you about your opinion on its current state…
click here if you don’t see the image As you can see, Guild Renown earned the most respect among the players so far (17 votes). Equal amounts of votes (11) went to RP changes and undocumented items like Horse Racing track near Tarantia, as well as Raid Token system that makes each raid run count even if you don’t get any items. Fewer among you (10) are glad to find T3 raid finally approaching. Some among you (9 votes) thought that PVP arenas are a nice addition, and find existing ideas about PVP balance lacking. Now, let’s see about our new Vault Poll; the year ends, and with it, it’s time to sum up the year we had in Hyboria.
Question:
In 2009…:
Options: