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AIKA Global MMORPG Unleashes In-Game Events For April
Apr 11th
LOS ANGELES – April 12, 2011 – HanbitSoft and Redbana, developer and publisher of online games, announced today a total of five major events during April in AIKA Global. In addition to these events, April showers will bring premium items to the in-game mall for players worldwide. Players looking to participate in the special events can find out more on t3fun.com, or refer to the following summary:
Monster Prankster For all of April, get ready to trick the GMs as they bring the spirit of April Fools’ Day in-game with the “Monster Prankster” event. In this event, GMs will summon different, mysterious monsters in various locations, and it’s up to Elters to reveal the truth of the GM’s tricks. Discover and fight against these monsters to earn special prizes and rewards.
The Alchemist Challenge Participate in “The Alchemist Challenge” weekly from April 4 – 30, available to all AIKA Global players. Participants will need to enchant their level 16+ weapons to +9. The first to achieve these upgrades within the event period will be awarded with any one of the Burning Forest accessories or 10 Gold coins.
Spring Break It’s time for the “AIKA Spring Break Special” which brings Elters into a grand racing game. To join this More >
Conquer Online MMO 8th Anniversary Coming In May
Apr 11th
As of May 3rd, Conquer Online will have been running for 8 years. That’s quite a milestone for any game, and it’s a sort of thing that deserves quite a celebration! After opening its gates in 2003, this high-kicking MMO has taken masses of players from around the world to a fantastic universe of Kung-Fu heritage and ancient Chinese mythology. Following the successful expansions of New Dynasty and Raiding Clans, CO continued to bring more features in game. After the release of the Ninja class and the steed system, CO launched a brand new expansion, Legends Return, and introduced sub-classes, new PK contests, new bosses and the most anticipated new class, Monk. Still, the game shows no signs of stopping! Yet it’s the talented players that continue to help Conquer Online grow as a successful, long-lasting MMO. To express our appreciation to the passionate community, Conquer Online will launch a spectacular 8th anniversary celebration, coming this May! During this 1 month celebration, players of Conquer Online will be able to experience a full-featured cavalcade of events, and be able to receive a variety of thrilling prizes!! You’ll be able to explore intriguing quests, share your cherished CO moments with the More >
Rappelz Spanish MMORPG Closed Beta Keys Available
Apr 8th
SUNNYVALE, Calif – April 8, 2011 – Free to play Spanish game portal Es.gPotato.com is happy to announce that it will be launching the popular fantasy MMORPG Rappelz in Spanish. Players will be thrown right into the heart of the action, as the game starts in Epic 7: Dimensions. Closed beta is scheduled for later this Spring! Players can visit our official closed beta news section to obtain their key! Recently voted “Favorite MMORPG of 2010” by MMOSite and described as “a must play MMO” by OnRPG, Rappelz provides a stunningly unique free to play game and a wonderful addition to the Spanish online games market. Rappelz’s hardcore action will be sure to please Spanish-speaking audiences, with a robust pet system, extensive quests, player-ownable dungeons, and a dynamic PvP system. Players are able to choose from three races, the Deva, Gaia, and Asura– representing Creation, Earth, and Destruction. Characters can then become one of fifteen distinct classes through different levels of customization; from Monster Tamers and axe-wielding Battle Mages to Soul Breeders and crossbow-shooting Shadow Hunters. Players can also enjoy raising their battle pets: magical pixies, ferocious orcs, divine white dragons, and terrifying death tyrants, all can be tamed and evolved!
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Gamania Developing Langrisser MMORPG
Apr 8th
IRVINE, Calif. – April 8th, 2011 – Langrisser Schwarz, the latest self-developed title by Gamania Digital Entertainment, is also the latest MMORPG remake of the classic tactical RPG, Langrisser. While staying true to the original world view and various existing systems such as the mercenary and unit balances, the online version has an enhanced character view, which makes for more exciting battle scenes during combat. Today, Gamania reveals the Three Forces, as well as the different objectives and quests in game. Langrisser Schwarz revolves around the opposing Three Forces: Light, Empire, and Dark. After the player chooses which force to follow, the storyline will take them through epic quests and strategic battles as they strive to conquer the world. In order to dynamically portray the Three Forces in Langrisser Schwarz, the developers focused on creating customized settings for each force – including unique visual color tones, background story, character style, profession choices, and mercenaries. Even the main quests will be altered depending on which side the player is on, immersing them within the different values of each Force. Players can head over to the official website for sneak peek images of the Three Forces’ emblems, as well as More >
Free-To-Play Shooter Tactical Intervention Closed Beta Date Announced
Apr 8th
Berlin, Germany (8 April 2011) – MAYN Interactive is pleased to announce that Phase One of the European Closed Beta Test (CBT) for Tactical Intervention, the new Free-To-Play (F2P) Multiplayer Online First Person Shooter (FPS) developed by Counter-Strike creator Minh Le and FIXKorea, will be starting on Friday 6 May 2011! In Tactical Intervention, players play as either Terrorists or Counter Terrorists, defending or assaulting over different urban locales to fight over the lives of innocent hostages. Counter-Strike creator Minh Le will be delivering a vast arsenal of weapons, multiple weapon and equipment customization options, a dynamic cover system and a new K9 attack dog system in a fun FPS to players all over the world. Meant to be a realistic yet fun shooter, Tactical Intervention will cater to both battle hardened clan warriors and the casual FPS fan. As the exclusive European license holder for Tactical Intervention, MAYN Interactive will initiate CBT Phase One on Friday 6 May 2011. Interested FPS gamers may apply for the Beta and check out mission briefings at the official Tactical Intervention website (http://ti.mayngames.com). CBT keys will be distributed to successful applicants via email in late April 2011. The focus for CBT Phase One will be More >
Riot Games Announces League of Legends Season One Championship Details
Apr 8th
Dublin, Ireland – 8thof April, 2011 – Riot Games, developer and publisher of the award-winning PC game League of Legends, today announced details of the Season One Championship – the culmination of the first season of League of Legends. With $100,000 in cash on the line and the chance to be crowned the inaugural champions of hit multiplayer online battle arena title, competitive players everywhere will be watching as the finals unfold in Jönköping, Sweden on June 20, 2011. View the Season One Championship announcement video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwrPHolkkOE What: League of Legends Season One Championship @ Dreamhack Summer 2011 When:June 18-21; Championship on June 20 Where: Jönköping, Sweden @ Elmia Convention Center Who: Eight of the best League of Legends teams from around the world Why: $100,000 cash prize purse “League of Legends is quickly gaining in popularity as a competitive PC gaming experience, and the amount of support we’ve received from the eSports community is inspiring!” said Marc Merrill, president of Riot Games and executive producer of League of Legends. “We wanted to bring the end of Season One directly to our players and fans – the Championship at Dreamhack is going to be the largest, most competitive gathering of players, and will doubtless More >
Drakensang Online Entering Closed Beta
Apr 7th
Hamburg April 7, 2011 – The gates to Duria have cracked open: After the pre-registration phase of the Drakensang Online closed beta (http://www.drakensang-online.com/) and a smooth, one-week internal-test phase for Bigpoint employees to be the first to try out the upcoming fantasy action RPG. Starting Monday, Bigpoint (http://www.bigpoint.com/) will be inviting hand-selected Drakensang fans to join the closed beta.
In the Drakensang Online closed beta players will be able to test playing as Spellweavers or Dragonknights. Dragonknights will show off their prowess in close quarters combat, while the Spellweavers do their thing with impressive magic attacks. Once they create their own characters, players begin to walk the pilgrim’s path through the land of Duria. This seemingly-idyllic world is not without peril: Small monsters lurk in the shadows and offer the players their first chance at combat and gaining experience points. Those able to fend off these little devils will find refuge in the tranquil town of Grimford. From sword or magic trainers, to Bertram the merchant with goods from all four corners of the kingdom, or Alan the smith with the right weapons, Grimford has it all. Yet even here unrest hangs in the air. The villagers, mostly fishers and peat More >
GamesCampus Announces Asda 2 MMORPG
Apr 7th
Sunnyvale, Calif. (April 7, 2011) – Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com), has announced today Asda 2, the new sequel to the popular fantasy anime-style MMORPG. While the original Asda Story will remain in service, Asda 2 will launch as an all-new game which includes vast customization possibilities, intense PvP, and more. Players can register for the upcoming closed beta at http://asda2.gamescampus.com. Asda 2 continues the storyline of its predecessor, marking a time of uneasy peace after a war between three gods divided the game world into three opposing camps, and prompted the original Asda Story’s 3-Faction PvP mechanics. Asda 2 starts with an uneasy alliance between two of the Factions ("Light" and "Dark"), who had driven back the third ("Chaos") but eventually succumbed to in-fighting and brought about a direct war between the two. The new 2-Faction PvP system is planned to incorporate the Day and Night cycles of the sequels current ambient weather system to provide dynamic tactical factors that will alter the balance of power in real-time, as the opposing sides’ individual capabilities rise and fall with the progression of the in-game day. Asda 2 introduces players to limitless customization and endless variety. Players will be More >
Global Agenda MMO Going Free
Apr 7th
ATLANTA – April 7, 2011 –Hi-Rez Studios today announced that "Global Agenda: Free Agent", the latest update to the Shooter MMO, will enable free-to-play access to all of the game’s current playable content and levels with no purchase required.
The version 1.4 Free Agent update, expected to go live in mid-April, will support free play across all character classes through level 50. This update also introduces a new Dome Defense Raid as high-level player content, a CTF- style Mercenary PvP game-mode with pilotable robots, revised skill-trees across all four character classes, and other changes and content.
For an optional one-time purchase of $19.99 USD, players may upgrade to Elite Agent status, which will accelerate the rate of earning character levels, gear, and currency and also grant access to premium features such as the login priority, auction house and in-game mail. All players that have previously purchased Global Agenda will be automatically upgraded to Elite Agent status.
“Global Agenda has never required a monthly subscription to play and, for a while now, we have offered a generous free trial for the game.” said Todd Harris, Hi-Rez Studios COO. “Our experience with the limited free trial has demonstrated to us the great demand among free-to-play gamers for More >
Aeria Games Launches Lord of Ages MMORTS
Apr 7th
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Apr. 6, 2011 – Aeria Now, a leading global publisher of free-to-play browser-based games, today announced the addition of its newest title Lord of Ages, a Medieval fantasy real-time strategy (RTS) browser game, to its growing collection of titles. Players can instantly dive into action at http://lordofages.aeriagames.com . In Lord of Ages, players can build armies, conquer territory, manage resource production, and battle against other players. Aeria Now is the first publisher to receive an updated version of Lord of Ages from developers GameGon Technology Holding Inc. The updates enhance Lord of Ages’ resource management system, hero recruiting abilities, and the in-game chance wheel. Lord of Ages unique features include:
- Exciting Battle Modes – Train your armies to plunder the wilderness, seize enemy castles or fight dragons as you complete against other players in the Colosseum Tower.
- Claim Your Territory – Build your city in one of 7 diverse territories, inspired by the geography of the Middle Ages. Each region provides certain advantages, depending on your chosen play style.
- Weapon Forging System – Players can define exactly the type of weapon for their needs in Lord of Ages.
Aeria Now is opening its own exclusive server for Lord of Ages only for members of More >