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Maverick Studios, a South Korea based studio formed by industry veterans, have announced their maiden MMORPG title, Unveiled: The Supernatural. Unveiled: The Supernatural modern fantasy MMORPG, dealing with the supernatural and occult genre in lieu of modern day world. It features four supernatural races: Hunter, Vampire, Werewolf and the Witch and their struggle to prevent the coming apocalypse foretold in the prophecy.   “We had a strong collective sense of desire as a team to create an immersive MMO experience without sacrificing the aesthetics”, said Inwon Lee, Producer. “Each one of us believed that it can only be reached through exciting gameplay action and creative dynamics between contents.”   Taeho Kim, Creative Director, said; “The combination of the supernatural genre and the modern day setting provides exciting opportunities for us to create a vast range of game experiences for players.”He then added, “We want to show every aspect of the supernatural, from the curious to the unbelievable, something for everybody.”     Unveiled: The Supernatural A fleeting glimpse of a shadow disappearing into the darkness, A driverless car races around town at certain times of the night, You awake startled, only to find yourself in a coffin buried alive, You try More >

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Nov. 8, 2011 – Vampire fans and online gamers, beware. Ignited Games is bringing back DarkEden, the world’s first massively multiplayer online vampire role-playing game (MMOVRPG). Dark Eden’s closed beta test (CBT) is now live and aspiring vampires and vampire hunters can sign up for the chance to participate by visiting the game’s official site.To kick off the launch of Dark Eden’s CBT, Ignited Games is rewarding its loyal closed beta testers with special in-game items throughout the CBT period. Furthermore, players who report in-game bugs on the forum will earn additional rewards.   "DarkEden’s nostalgic charm provides a macabre experience that sets it apart from contemporary MMORPGs," said Peter Kang, CEO of Ignited Games. "With vampire lore being so prevalent in pop culture, now is the perfect time to revive this classic game and let fans experience its rich story and gritty action."   DarkEden is a throwback to the golden age of MMORPGs, featuring classic hack-and-slash action and isometric 2D visuals. Set in the fictional eastern European country of Eslania, players choose between three available races, including vicious Vampires, human Slayers and beastly Ousters, and battle for control of Eslania. Each race has distinctive gameplay mechanics and methods for More >

SANTA CLARA, Calif.  – Nov. 4, 2011 – Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, today announced that closed beta registration has begun for Repulse, a new 3D sci-fi massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS).    Set in a dystopian future where the citizens of Earth have polluted the planet beyond repair, Repulse unfolds an epic sci-fi inspired tale where humans must journey to a new world to continue their existence. Unfortunately, the current inhabitants of mankind’s new home planet harbor a different idea…  Deploy high-tech weaponry and powerful battle maneuvers in highly-tactical, twitch-based combat to perform a hostile takeover and save the future of mankind. Repulse features:

• Change Class During Battle – Switch freely between the Sniper, Engineer and Assault class as you wait to re-spawn in battle.
• Thrilling Game Modes – Engage in 16-player death matches, destroy your opponents’ bases in demolition missions, stave off player-controlled alien hordes, or test your mettle in fast-paced capture the flag (CTF) missions.
• Twitch-Based Combat – Tacticalstrategy and a fast reaction time are key to your victory, soldier. Calibrate your combat maneuvers with high-tech weaponry and powerful gear.
• Tons of Gear – Experiment with numerous types of weapons, armor, and ultramodern equipment. Special equipment grants More >

Sunnyvale, Calif. November 3, 2011 – The doors have opened, and players can now explore the Open Beta for the long-awaited Flyff V18: Renaissance!  This next expansion will bring new dungeons, great weapons, and over 100 quests to the beloved MMORPG. Along with an early peek at the magical Isles of Euphrasia and the haunting Coves of the Ancients, the beta offers players both new and old a chance to tour the entire game at a fast pace thanks to beta-exclusive game enhancements!   The open beta introduces 3 mesmerizing new mid- to high-level instanced dungeons, each of which displays Flyff’s trademark playfulness and endlessly inventive art design. Slip into a dreamlike world of towering mushrooms and beautifully deadly nymphs in the Isles of Euphrasia, or dive into the Coves of the Ancients among tooth-finned sharks and shambling kelp monsters. Players can even partake in a mission to rescue royal airships hijacked by the evil Silverwing Clan!    While old players will no doubt appreciate this early look at all Renaissance has to offer, new players can also take advantage of a rare opportunity to breeze through Flyff with huge experience boosts and level up events that give new items for More >

SAN DIEGO – November 2, 2011 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that players can now download and play its popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) action game DC Universe™ Online (DCUO) for free. Starting today, all PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system players can create their own legendary superhero – or villain – and join forces with their favorite DC Comics characters, including Superman, Batman and the Joker to either save – or destroy – the planet.

“We are confident that going free-to-play will expand the action combat experience of DC Universe Online by making the game more accessible to every type of player so they can choose to play the game their way,” said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. “With a portfolio that includes three successful free-to-play games – EverQuest II: Extended, Free Realms and Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures – we have extensive knowledge and experience to apply to DCUOand are thrilled to be taking the game free-to-play today.”

There are three access levels in DCUO: Free, Premium and Legendary. All three levels will provide access to the game and include all game updates and fixes to the game, with each level offering differing game options and features. DLC content and features will also More >