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WEBZEN Announces First 2011 Update For BATTERY
Jan 14th
WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM) announced the first update in 2011 for ‘BATTERY,’ the Urban Military Shootout FPS game in South Korea.
According to WEBZEN, it will add a new battle mode, ‘Extreme Extermination,’ with new guns and new skills to ‘BATTERY.’.
Extreme Extermination is a new battle mode, where players battle without limit to possess one bomb and place it on enemy base.
This speedy battle will keep BATTERY gamers excited with both enemy and army spawning immediately
WEBZEN released a game play video to present the new battle mode with the update.
This video shows 8 VS 8 Extreme Extermination Mode in the China Market with new weapon, ‘SCAR-L,’ and automatic revolver, ‘DESERT EAGLE.’
WEBZEN will also update new skills such as ‘DEVASTATOR BULLET’ which can explode dispersively with 5 bullets, and ‘BOMB DETECTER.’ WEBZEN representative said “We are adding this new battle mode with new contents to fulfill many users’ preferences, and give them dynamic tactic but yet easy to control game play.” He added “We will satisfy both existing gamers and new gamers with tactically prepared contents in many different ways.”
More details on BATTERY, the updates can be found at the official website. (http://vision.webzen.com/bt/)
New Earthrise MMORPG Gameplay Video Release
Jan 14th
SOFIA, BULGARIA – January 14, 2010 – Masthead Studios, a leading independent developer of MMOs, today released a new gameplay video showcasing captivating scenes from the newly-released Earthrise beta client.
The video can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the following link: http://www.play-earthrise.com/media/.
The new beta video highlights dynamic footage of PvE and PvP combat, and displays new areas of Enterra including Sal Vitas square, Seyeenand the Cascade Mountains. The video also introduces fans to weapons like the ShieldingDevice, Leadership Device, the T5 Core Flamer and many more.
“Our team is very excited for fans to view the new and improved beta client, and we hope that they enjoy all of the upgrades and enhancements that have been made since the initial gameplay video,” said Atanas Atanasov, producer of Earthrise and director of Masthead Studios. “We are adding new testers every day, and our team continues to take all the feedback and suggestions from players into consideration as we progress toward launch in February.”
To sign up for a chance to receive an Earthrise beta key, visit http://www.play-earthrise.com/beta/betasignup.html.
Earthrise is a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi MMORPG set in the distant future. Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player More >
Magic: The Gathering – Tactics Gets Ready For Launch
Jan 13th
It’s almost here… Magic: The Gathering – Tactics is set for release on January 18th! In preparation for launch, Sony Online Entertainment is winding up some of the game’s most intimidating artifacts, showing fans the highly adaptable colorless artifact creatures and spells appearing in the upcoming online animated grid-based tactics PC title.
In a universe defined by the unending war between the five colors of mana, artifacts remain neutral, colorless-waiting to be controlled. Artifacts are the magical relics, clockwork artifacts and enchanted equipment that can be wielded by any Planeswalker, regardless of color. Unbeatable classics like the Icy Manipulator and Rod of Ruin join the Clockwork Beast and the gargantuan golem Colossus of Sardia as just some of the potent artifacts a Planeswalker can activate to turn the tide of battle. To download screenshots and assets of these spring-loaded, gear-driven, copper-skinned creatures please visit:
Join us today at 5:30pm PST, for a live developer chat with Magic: The Gathering – Tactics’ Executive Producer Mark Tuttle and Lead Designer Rhea Shelley. They’ll be taking your questions during the chat. You can find the chat at www.stickam.com/sonyonline or on Facebook.
For more assets and info about the game, feel free to visit the official Magic: More >
Bloodline Champions Free-to-Play Arena PvP Game Launches
Jan 13th
Durham, USA – January 13, 2011 – Funcom and Stunlock Studios are proud to announce the launch of ‘Bloodline Champions’; a new and exciting free-to-play arena PvP game. ‘Bloodline Champions’ pits players in epic and fast-paced PVP battles, where skill is one of the most deciding factors in who comes out on top. “Launching a game is always a special time for us here at Funcom,” says Morten Larssen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Funcom. “‘Bloodline Champions’ is unique in its approach to the PVP genre, and it really shows that it is made by a devoted team with true love for gaming. This game demonstrates the exceptional results you can achieve with a relatively small but dedicated team like the great people working at Stunlock Studios.” ‘Bloodline Champions’ enjoyed great success during the beta period, with more than 200,000 players enjoying the game, and Stunlock have added a substantial amount of assets to the game for launch. Updates to the launch client include an in-game store, hundreds of achievements, and updated graphics engine, in-game voice support and more. “We started working on this game as a student project during our time at university, and it is fantastic to More >
ChangYou Announces TLBB MMORPG Connect v2.0
Jan 13th
January 13th 2011 — Following the fantastic response to recent story-based community events, leading MMO publisher ChangYou.com is pleased to announce the launch of what has become known in the ChangYou community as ‘TLBB Connect v2.0’ — an upgrade to TLBB’s extremely popular ‘TLBB Connect’ events. TLBB Connect is a twice-weekly event held on Wednesdays at 4:00pm, and Fridays at 3:00pm server time and is designed especially with the community in mind. With the help and cooperation of his Emperor’s Guards — a group of knowledgeable and highly respected volunteers — community manager Sanzaburo takes charge of events that have included riddle races, team-building competitions, and battles against the toughest monsters in the TLBB world. But TLBB Connect is about to get better… Following on from its great success with The Saviours of Luo Yang, and A Winter Evil Stirs, ChangYou will be expanding upon these story-based ‘TLBB Connect v2.0’ events in 2011 to bring players even more in the way of new, immersive content; more in the way of community interaction; and even more amazing monsters to slay. If you thought it couldn’t get any better than the excitement of fighting monsters in the city of More >
Business Tycoon Online MMO Adds Stronghold Battle System
Jan 13th
In the past year, we have witnessed DOVOGAME Team’s constant endeavor to put out more PVP features onto their flagship game Business Tycoon Online (BTO). Back to six months ago before the opening of 2010 South Africa World Cup, they had launched the BTO World Cup and won recognition from users. Soon later, the new feature Elite Battle was released and started to serve as BTO’s regular PVP segment.
However, neither of them can compare to Stronghold Battle in terms of game scale and fierceness as well as game rewards. Before starting the challenge, players need to upgrade the Strategy Board and then get into the Stronghold Battle page. They will throw themselves into the war at the entrance of the war zone. To capture a Stronghold, players will lead their employee team to fight an NPC. During the occupation of a Stronghold a player can reap the resources it has to offer. There are nine levels of Strongholds, the higher the level, the more resources it provides. Other players can seize an occupied Stronghold by initiating an attack. Unlike Elite Battle, Stronghold Battle allows players to battle for the Strongholds every day and only if they can maintain the occupation More >
MMORPG Rusty Hearts To Be Operated By Perfect World Entertainment
Jan 13th
FOSTER CITY, Calif. – January 12, 2011 Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with WindySoft to operate "Rusty Hearts" in North America. "Rusty Hearts" is a visual action MORPG developed by Stairway Games, and WindySoft possesses the global publishing right. "Rusty Hearts," with its advanced action features and game-play design, has received great attention of players and publishers from North America and Asia even before its closed beta testing. With this first overseas licensing agreement before its open beta testing in Korea, "Rusty Hearts" has shown its high potential in the global market. "Rusty Hearts" is scheduled to be introduced to North American players by Perfect World Entertainment at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 ("E3 2011"). "We are very glad to announce this licensing deal with Perfect World Entertainment, one of the most successful publishers based in North America, at the beginning of the New Year," said Chil Hyun Baek, CEO for WindySoft. "Perfect World Entertainment has the solid know-how of the industry and the North American market, and we will be providing them the best support to successfully launch ’Rusty More >
Vindictus MMORPG Gets Ready to Unleash The Blood Lord
Jan 13th
Starting January 19, the Blood Lord rises to wreak terror upon the people of Colhen in Vindictus, Nexon America’s award-winning physics-based action MMORPG. The bravest mercenaries of Vindictus are being charged to band together against the Blood Lord in the mission “Shadowed by Darkness.” The Blood Lord is the most challenging raid boss to come to Vindictus so far. Up to six mercenaries can join together to face him, but bringing him to submission will require every trick in the book due to his devastating arsenal of attacks. Known to some as The Nightmare of Ainle, the Blood Lord moves with cunning speed across the map. He’ll periodically rise above the battlefield and rain fire down on players, but don’t stand too close to him for long because he also has devastating melee claw attacks. As if that weren’t enough, the Blood Lord can disappear in a cloud of smoke and move around vampire-like as a host of bats. Players must be at least level 45 to face the Blood Lord, but those who are victorious against him will be able to craft the coveted Nightmare Armor set. Also releasing in the January 19 content update More >
Free-to-Play FPS Project Blackout Launches
Jan 13th
IRVINE, Calif. – January 12, 2011 – SG Interactive, a publisher of high-quality online games, today announced the official launch of free-to-play online FPS Project Blackout. Players interested in taking up digital arms in the war-torn country of Korogese can sign up to join the fight at http://pb.sgiwest.com/. “The Open Beta which took place over the holidays was a definite success,” said Chris Lee, CEO of SG Interactive. “We’d like to thank everyone who participated for the many bullets they fired over the last few weeks, and hope that many more players decide to start the year off with a bang in Project Blackout!”
Project Blackout gives players the opportunity to do some damage in the fight between paramilitary and militia forces in the bullet-riddled country of Korogese. Players can blast their way through a wide variety of maps and five unique gameplay modes, earning experience to gain Rank, completing Mission Cards and using those exp gains and in-game rewards to customize their gameplay through the Advanced Combat Training system. All of these options can be used to improve their own, personal play style and shooting skills. Of course, there’s no use in jumping into a firefight without the More >
RIFT MMORPG "Battle of the Ascended" Beta Event Announced
Jan 12th
Trion today announced dates for the fifth Rift™ closed beta event, “Battle of the Ascended.” The event is scheduled to kick off at 10 AM PST Tuesday, January 25th and end at 10 AM PST Friday, January 28th. As Trion’s hotly anticipated MMORPG draws closer to launch, the closed beta events continue to grow in popularity and scope, with “Battle of the Ascended” featuring a raised level cap to 30, access to the Scarlet Gorge zone, and the opening of the Foul Cascade dungeon. In Rift statistical news, players in last weekend’s “Warfronts” beta logged over one million hours of total playtime during the three day event. The Black Garden and Codex PvP warfronts, which debuted then, will also be available to play during the next event.
To secure a guaranteed spot in the “Battle of the Ascended” beta event, pre order Rift at www.riftgame.com/preorder.