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Forsaken World: Nightfall Expansion Is Now Live
Mar 28th
(Redwood City, CA) March 28, 2012 – Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today announced the launch of Forsaken World: Nightfall , the largest expansion to date for the popular free-to-play fantasy-based massively multiplayer online game. Offering a wealth of new content to explore, Forsaken World: Nightfall takes players on a journey to conquer more dungeons and new lands, in the pursuit of Shylia’s approval. "We have worked around the clock to make sure the Nightfall expansion provides our players with the most substantial amount of content possible," said Clifton Chu, Product Manager, Perfect World Entertainment. "With the addition of flying mounts and the ability to augment their talents via the Soul Power system, Nightfall gives both die-hard players and new fans something extra special to look forward to." Phantom Orb Event To celebrate the launch of Nightfall, players will be given a chance to acquire a rare phantom pet. Those players level 40 and above who login between March 28 and April 1, 2012, will be given the Phantom Orb Chance Box free of charge. The Phantom Orb event kicks off the Forsaken World: Nightfall expansion launch, which also includes new game More >
Elsword Online Now Available To Play For Free
Mar 28th
In this action-packed role-playing game you explore a magical world full of adventures, combat and quests, as one of three quirky, energetic and fierce anime-style characters. And now you can play Elsword online free.
Play Elsword Online Free Now!
Elsword is a client-based MMORPG based on the popular Manga cartoon series stemming from Asia. Players have the chance to take on the roles of one of the three Elsword characters and roam the world around them with the objective of destroying the lurking forces of evil.
There are hundreds of quests to complete in the fantasy role-playing game Elsword, which can either be completed solo or as part of a party. By roaming across the world as a party, you increase your chances of overcoming your opponents and progressing further in the MMORPG Elsword. Your character will grow and develop into a strong hero as you gain experience in the game. Your character can develop a variety of skills, including mastering specialized job classes.
In the client-based online game Elsword you are able to play with three different characters; Elsword, Aisha and Rena. Elsword is a short-tempered but ambitious swordsman, who excels at close range combat and high physical attack damage. Aisha is More >
Star Wars: The Old Republic Unveils Game Update 1.2 Legacy
Mar 5th
Build your legacy in the Star Wars™ galaxy! Continuing to deliver compelling new content for eager Star Wars™: The Old Republic ™ players, EA, BioWare and LucasArts today revealed Game Update 1.2 —Legacy. Going live in April 2012, Legacy will introduce new high level group content and community-requested features including PvP Warzone Rankings and Guild Banks, along with enhancements to the game’s innovative Legacy system. This update also provides improved UI customization as well as gameplay fixes and the latest optimizations to combat balance. Also today, BioWare announced Star Wars: The Old Republic’s “Friends Trial*” program, allowing subscribers to invite as many as three of their friends for a seven-day free game trial.
“Prior to release, our main priority for Star Wars: The Old Republic was to deliver a high quality game and service, right from day one,” said Dr. Greg Zeschuk, General Manager of the BioWare Label’s MMO Business Unit and Co-Founder of BioWare. “Now that we’ve achieved that, we have shifted our focus to adding more content to the game and improving and refining the experience for our fans. Legacy is our biggest update yet and a great example of the kind of content players can expect for the months and More >
AION free-to-play European launch on the 28th of February
Feb 29th
Gameforge AG announced today that AION will switch to free-to-play on the 28th of February 2012 . The change-over will occur simultaneously for the German, French and English language versions. To join the action in Atreia from the start, you can download the free game client already on www.aionfreetoplay.com.
“The response we received from the beta players on our free-to-play model was fantastic,” said Volker Boenigk, Executive Product Director and Andreas Günter, Product Director for AION. “We can’t wait for the launch so that we can finally offer the game to a broader gaming audience. In the upcoming months our focus will be on working on update 3.0, which we will be launching in Europe in the spring”.
Previous subscribers will receive a premium currency voucher Every player with remaining play time on their account, who transfers the account to the Gameforge servers before the 27th of February 2012 will receive six AION Coins (the game’s premium currency) per game day in their account as compensation. The coins can be spent in the item shop from the 28th of February onwards.
For more information, go to www.aionfreetoplay.com
Gala Networks Europe Sends Valentines to All
Feb 14th
Dublin, Ireland – Gala Networks Europe, one of the leading free-to-play games publishers and operator of the www.gPotato.eu portal, has revealed the romantic events it will be holding across its suite of MMO titles throughout the Valentine’s Day period. A huge array of special events, item drops and all manner of other lovely happenings will be coming to Canaan Online, Castle of Heroes, Dragonica, Flyff, Rappelz and Terra Militaris. Canaan Online will be full of passion on the 14th February, expressing its love for its players by sending out experience point items to all players. Events will be run to win marriage items, allowing players to receive the in-game experience and money gained from being in a party with a marriage partner. The community will also be invited to submit pictures of their real-life pets in a competition to find the cutest pet owned by a Canaan Online player, with fabulous in-game prizes up for grabs. Castle of Heroes is celebrating the Valentine period between 14th and 19th February with a very special two-part quest themed around Romeo and Juliet. Players must assist the two lovers by distracting border patrols and defeating border control offices, allowing the two lovers to meet in the More >
Online Action Game Elsword Welcomes New Year with Intense Content Update
Jan 19th
IRVINE, Calif. – Jan. 19, 2011 - Ringing in the New Year with brand new content, massively multiplayer online (MMO) game Elsword is now offering players fresh arenas where they can put their melee skills to the test. Breathing new life into familiar territories, the expanded manga-themed worlds will feature new landscapes and dungeons to explore, as well as imposing, new adversaries to battle.
Located in the worlds of Elder, Bethma and Altera, these all new dungeons feature never before seen bosses and enemies. The secret dungeons are designed to match a player’s skill level, so both beginners and more advanced gamers will find a challenge. For the most enthusiastic and seasoned players, this update also includes "Hell Mode," offering the most extreme dungeon grinds yet!
In Elsword, gamers can choose from five specialized and customizable characters as they explore immersive maps and battle to complete dynamic quests. As players progress through the game, they can evolve their fighting styles by upgrading to new job classes and watch as their chosen character matures and gains more fierce abilities and combos. With intuitive and straightforward controls, Elsword offers players of all skill levels the chance to defeat enemies and deal damage, either on More >
Luvinia Online Unleashes Zendo Hunting Season
Jan 19th
An Extraordinary Journey Across Fire & Ice SAN FRANCISCO – January 19, 2011 – Luvinia Online, the brand new free-to-play fantasy MMORPG from Outspark, today unleashed an exciting new region of the mysterious world of Savejela that is sure to leave players gasping as they embark on 130 new quests, battle 20 new breeds of monsters, collect rare materials, and craft nearly a dozen new weapons and armor.
“What defines Luvinia is the sheer majesty of its landscape with vast destinations to explore, extensive training, and rich crafting systems. Friends can quest together for hours and never tire of the adventure,” said Philip Yun, CEO of Outspark “In Zendo Hunting Season, developer Shanda Games delivers epic entertainment for the mid-level player and gives new players much to look forward to.”
Although access to the new map begins at Level 40+, from January 18 through January 25 at 2pm PT, Luvinia Game Masters will be teleporting lower-level players from Geneway College to Zendo for action-packed in-game tours. Space is limited so be sure to gather early.
To celebrate the wonder that is Luvinia, Outspark is running an exciting SHARE THE LUV promotion where players refer friends to win valuable Planar Essence that unlocks secret passages More >
Allods Online Volume 5: Game of Gods RevealedAllods Online Volume 5: Game of Gods Revealed
Jan 19th
Next Update Announced For February 2012, Major Features Revealed
Dublin, Ireland – January 19th, 2012 – Gala Networks Europe, one of the leading free-to-play games publishers and operator of the www.gPotato.eu portal, is delighted to announce the next content expansion for Allods Online. Featuring standard additions like an increase of the level cap and new PvP battlegrounds, Volume 5: Game of Gods will also include new content such as a new layer of astral space and an epic quest that allows players to become the Great Mage. Also coming in Volume 5 is social media integration, allowing players to share screenshots and post important in-game events to their favourite social networks without having to leave the game.
Volume 5: Game of Gods is set to launch in February 2012, marking two years since gPotato.eu’s first open beta test. Over those 24 months, Allods Online has gone from strength to strength, with each volume adding more and more content while also polishing and balancing the AAA MMORPG according to community feedback, honing Allods Online into one of the most expansive and comprehensive MMORPGs in the world.
A list of the most prominent Volume 5: Game of Gods features is as follows:
- All new archetype - the Bard.
- Level cap increase More >
New Content Rocks Eden Eternal
Jan 17th
Update Includes Samurai Class, Monster Battle Arena and an Improved Territory Wars
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – January 18th, 2012 – Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, has today launched the latest patch for its highly popular free-to-play MMORPG, Eden Eternal, further expanding upon the game’s already robust content. The offerings in this content update include the new Samurai class, a totally revamped Territory Wars mode and the new Monster Battle Arena, allowing for even more intense player versus player combat.
The katana-wielding Samurai class has slashed its way to Eden Eternal and is fierce in close combat. This powerful damage per second (DPS) class utilizes a variety of buffs and physical attacks such as the “Asura Slash,” an airborne attack that will damage even the toughest foes.
The addition of the Monster Arena will have players excitedly queuing up, now that they have the ability to play as one of their favorite dungeon boss monsters in a 3v3 PvP action. Players will team up, and will be able to win Honor Stars that are redeemable for valuable items.
Also included in this content patch for Eden Eternal:
• Improved Territory Wars: Players can enjoy a revamped Territory Wars where guilds band More >
Prove Who's King of the Hill in New WindSlayer 2 PvP Mode
Jan 17th
2-D Side-Scrolling MMORPG Expands PvP Options
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Jan. 17, 2011 – WindSlayer 2 fans can now square off to find out who’s top dog, as Ignited Games introduces King of the Hill, the latest player versus player (PvP) mode, to its fast paced, 2-D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). In addition to the new mode, Ignited Games has also increased the level cap in WindSlayer 2 from 51 to 67, opening even more high-level content and additional character customization options for players.
With the increased level cap, WindSlayer 2 fans can now unlock the third class advancement quest by reaching level 60. Completing the quest enables access to a slew of new skills and customization options for each character type. Ignited Games has also added 50 new items and two new pets to the WindSlayer 2 Premium Shop, providing even more opportunities for character customization.
WindSlayer 2 is a 2-D, side-scrolling MMORPG that provides players with a choice of six upgradeable character classes in a fast-paced journey through the beautiful, fairytale-like world of Beuritania. Players travelling the vast reaches of Beuritania can find rare treasures and gain experience by defeating swarms of otherworldly monsters through a combination of deadly swordplay skills, explosive magic spells and More >