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Star Supremacy Releases New PvP Arena and Battle System Update
Nov 28th
Suzhou, China – November 28, 2011 – Barbily Games’ Star Supremacy will be launching 2 big updates in the game: a PvP Arena "Galaxy Overlord" and a feature in the current battle system that will allow players to control their defense fleets.
As seen on their update page:
The universe needs heroes, and heroes shall lead their force to rebel the enemies and make miracles. Our brand new arena competition, Galaxy Overlord, shall test players in a variety of ways:
1. Brand new Rank system for Galaxy Overlord: the more players you defeat, the higher rank you will get. 2. Win Honor points in Galaxy Overlord.
Our most important update that we will be implementing to our players is the Defender’s Battle Control, which will give the defenders the ability to be able to join in and control the battle.
In the later updates, more features will be added in. For example, Honor Shop, which offers cheaper and special items, and Honor equipment set with special attributes. You can get all of these amazing items using Honor points. With all of this in mind, get ready for battle and face off against other players!
Thomas Lu, Senior Business Director for Barbily, said that "not More >
WEBZEN begins the Closed Beta Test of Archlord X : The Chronicles
Nov 24th
WEBZEN Inc., one of the world’s major game developer and publisher has announced the Closed Beta Test for their new title Archlord X: The Chronicles. Archlord X: The Chronicles (Episode 1: The Rise of The Shrine War) is a middle age fantasy-based 3D F2P MMORPG with upgraded Graphic and comfortable User Interface.
Archlord X is closely connected with Archlord by their world view and the storyline. Archlord X game scenario is based hundred years after Archlord, when Chantra fell into chaos from the Archon running out of control. The main concept of the game is PvP between races, and players can experience a large scale Race versus Race battle system by a new content called ‘Shrine War’.
WEBZEN plans to kick-off its Official Close Beta Test launch via WEBZEN’s games portal at archlordx.webzen.com on November 30th.Only the Beta Key holders will be able to participate on the Close Beta Test, and all beta key active account will automatically enter into prize drawing with a chance to win a Microsoft Gaming Keyboard and Mouse. To celebrate the Closed Beta Test of Archlord X, WEBZEN is planning on running many special events during the CBT period. Microsoft Gaming Keyboard, Mouse, and other in-game reward will More >
Ignited Games Sounds Battle Cry for Rosh Online: The Return of Karos
Nov 23rd
Action-Adventure MMORPG Now Taking Closed Beta Sign-Ups
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Nov. 21, 2011 – Ignited Games, a leading worldwide online game publisher, is introducing its latest massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Rosh Online: The Return of Karos to the North American market. In preparation, Ignited is gathering mighty warriors to the game’s official site to sign up for the upcoming closed beta test (CBT).
In Rosh Online: The Return of Karos, players take on the role of a hero determined to break the curse of darkness falling over the fantasy world of Asmara and ascend to ultimate glory by becoming the mythical Karos warrior. Through quests, guild clashes and large-scale PvP action, Rosh Online’s warriors fight to dominate the world’s vital energy source, Fletta. Fletta provides the basis for the game’s unique and complex alternate progression system. Alongside traditional experience point-based leveling within the game, Fletta energy can be used to increase stats, give buffs, buy resources and enchant items.
As Rosh Online: The Return of Karos heads into closed beta testing, eager players can register for their chance to be among the first to play the game by signing up at the official web page. Players also can join the Rosh Online community for more information More >
GAMESCAMPUS GIVES THANKS FOR ITS SHOT ONLINE 2011 COMMUNITY
Nov 23rd
Starting December 1st Players Will Have A Chance To Bid On And Win A Variety of Great Prizes Including A Samsung Galaxy Tab, Golfsmith Gift Card, Tiffany Earrings, An iRobot Roomba, Kindle Fire And Much More!
Sunnyvale, Calif. (November 23, 2011)- On the First Day of December GamesCampus gave to me..Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com), today announced the details of the 2011 Holiday countdown for their online golf simulation, Shot Online. Using a temporary currency called "Stars", players will be able to bid on real life items including gift certificates to the hottest stores this holiday season. Items up for grabs include a Sony 3D Blu-Ray Home Theater System, $100 Toys ’R’ Us Gift Card, a Kindle Fire, a Victoria’s Secret gift card, a Dyson DC 33 Vacuum, an iPad 2 and much more. Players will have to act fast, daily prizes will not be revealed until the day they are available! Check out the event page for more details: http://gamescampus.com/events/shotonline/holidaycountdown.asp
Starting on November 30th, players will be able to collect "Stars" for every round of golf played in Shot Online. "Stars" will be used to bid on these prizes each day from December 1st through December 25th. Each day will More >
Gamersfirst and Maingear Join Forces To Create the Fallen Earth Play2win Contest
Nov 18th
Players Challenged to Scour the Wastelands in Search on In-Game Items to Win a Real-World MAINGEAR F131 Gaming Computer
What: GamersFirst is holding its first in-game, real-world-reward contest in Fallen Earth with MAINGEAR. During the contest, players can harvest collectable MAINGEAR Computer Parts from special resource nodes randomly distributed throughout the wasteland. The player with the most MAINGEAR Computer Parts at the end of the contest wins a MAINGEAR F131 computer system! Contest information can be found at the following link: http://www.maingear.com/fallenearth/index.php
Who: GamersFirst, the leading western publisher of Free2Play® massively multiplayer online games, and MAINGEAR, an award-winning custom PC builder, have joined forces to offer one lucky Fallen Earth gamer a MAINGEAR F131. An uncompromising hard-core gaming desktop PC, the Fallen Earth MAINGEAR F131 will also feature a custom laser-etched Fallen Earth artwork on its side.
Why: To celebrate the Free2Play transition of Fallen Earth, the award winning and fan-favorite MMO that challenges players to survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future.
Who Should Attend: New or current players of GamersFirst’s post-apocalyptic Free2Play massively multiplayer online game, Fallen Earth, or anyone with a personal computer and a penchant for both MMO games and fans of post-apocalyptic movies, television shows and pop-culture.
When: The contest will begin More >
Bigpoint Unearths The Mummy Online Closed Beta
Nov 16th
San Francisco – Nov. 15, 2011 – Bigpoint (www.bigpoint.com) – a worldwide leader in online games – today announced that The Mummy Online (http://themummy.bigpoint.com/) has begun accepting registrations for its closed beta period. Developed in collaboration with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, The Mummy Online is a breakthrough, action-adventure RPG that delivers high-end gameplay through an engaging story inspired by the massively successful film franchise.
“We’re excited to get The Mummy Online into the hands of the fans,” said Arash Amini, Producer, Bigpoint. “As is the case with our entire portfolio of games, which can be improved and optimized on the fly, community feedback will be critical to this project’s success.”
Participants interested in joining The Mummy Online’s exclusive closed beta can register for access at http://themummy.bigpoint.com/. Once in-game, players will fight their way through a single-player tutorial level before selecting their allegiance (Raider or Cultist) and class (Gunslinger/Assassin, Brawler/Enforcer, or Scholar/Priest). As players gain experience through both PvE and PvP gameplay, they will be able to learn new skills, unravel special capabilities, and purchase more powerful equipment.
Battle across Cinematic Environments
Based on the existing terrain of Egypt, players can explore the map of Amarna with several PvE regions that include the Dunes, River, Maze, and Rocky Fields. More >
DC Universe : The Deadly Double Cross Released
Nov 15th
DC Universe Online and Sony Online Entertainment have released Game Update 6: The Deadly Double Cross. This update is the final installment of the Fortress of Solitude raid series.
In the latest update, players will once again join forces with Superman and Lex Luthor in a heated battle to defeat double-crossing General Zod for control over the Fortress of Solitude. Heroes and villains alike must team up to face the militant General Zod and his Kryptonian supervillain companions Non and Ursa.
Whats new? Update 6 also includes new weapons and gear that include Kryptonian Military weapons and more.
In addition to the new raid chapter, Game Update 6 will add great new weapons and gear for players to earn in battle, including powerful new Kryptonian Military weapons forged from the Sunstone crystals themselves.
Game Update 6: The Deadly Double Cross Features:
- Intense new Eight-Man Group Combat Raid – The Fortress of Solitude: Sunstone Matrix: Fight with Superman and Lex Luthorin their mission to take down General Zod and win back control of the Fortress of Solitude.
- New Gear & Weapons: Players can battle for new weapons and armor, including powerful new Kryptonian Military weapons and the final pieces of the Avatar style set.
Find out more about DC Universe Online.
More >Flyff V18: Renaissance Launching on November 21
Nov 10th
Sunnyvale, Calif. November 10, 2011 – For countless hours hundreds of players have been engaged in the Open Beta of Flyff V18: Renaissance. Soon their shared experiences will pay off as Flyff prepares for the expansion’s official release on November 21st! New mid-level dungeons, weapons, and a completely overhauled drop system await those ready to take flight once again! The community’s response to the open beta has been tremendous. New players and long-time veterans have scoured the game, experiencing more than 100 new quests and dozens of new items. Players from around the world helped iron out bugs and test the myriad of possibilities in Flyff’s new and improved features. The resulting developments have helped Flyff usher in an early release of the expansion. With the beta players also got their chance at previewing the long anticipated mid-level content of Flyff’s new dungeons. The three new dungeons, including the Royal Freighters, have been carefully designed to provide content for mid-level Flyffers yearning for more action. Epic battles for control of gilded ships against the vicious Silverwing Duchess is available to all mid-level adventurers, as are the quests that will help recapture the vessels and valuable weaponry from her perilous More >
Perfect World Launches War of the Immortals Closed Beta
Nov 10th
(Foster City, CA) November 9, 2011 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today announced it has successfully launched closed beta testing for its action MMORPG, War of the Immortals. Players can now join the beta and play War of the Immortals for free by visiting: https://register.perfectworld.com/woi
Prospective heroes across the globe may now begin their journeys to become greater warriors, even as they’re swept into the wake of an impending war. War of the Immortals features interactive environments, vivid landscapes, classic action-RPG gameplay and awe-inspiring monsters.
During closed beta testing, players explore content from levels 1 to 50, first choosing to become a powerful immortal from between eight classes. War of the Immortals also boasts a unique pet system based on the concept of ’capture and customize’. That comes alongside an advanced guild system, which allows players to establish housing for guild members, recruit new warriors, plan dungeon runs and create new recipes and items.
"War of the Immortals gives players a heightened AAA free-to-play experience with interactive environments, soul gear, an in-depth pet system, territory wars PvP and compelling action-RPG combat," said Jonathon Belliss, Executive Producer, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. "We More >
WindSlayer 2 Slashes into Commercial Launch
Nov 9th
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Nov. 3, 2011 – Calling all online mages and warriors: The world of WindSlayer 2 is officially open to explore and conquer. Ignited Games’ 2D, side-scrolling, multi-player, online role-playing game (RPG) is live and ready for action. Fans of online fantasy free-to-play games can sign up now to play WindSlayer 2 at the game’s official site. "The detailed visuals, fast-paced action and community features in WindSlayer 2 really raise the bar for 2D side-scrolling online RPGs," said Peter Kang, CEO of Ignited Games. "Fans will find classic arcade-style gameplay with a unique art style that immerses players in the beautiful, fairytale-like world of Beuritania." The game puts players on a journey in Beuritania to defeat hordes of monsters using acquirable skills, magic spells and items. Building on its predecessor, WindSlayer 2 features updated gameplay and in-game systems such as the pet and mentor systems that add re-playability. The commercial launch will include the in-game Playground, which includes community features that connect WindSlayer 2 fans. Players can invite friends and guild members into private rooms for in-game socializing and community building. There also are multiple room scenarios to choose from, allowing players to party with a plan. Furthermore, players who open More >