CJ E&M has released a new combat footage for its next-gen MMORPG Monarch, which is to kick off its second CBT in Korea on January 14.
Monday, January 14, 2013
January 14: Monarch 2nd CBT Kicks off Tomorrow
Monarch 2nd CBT Kicks off Tomorrow:
CJ E&M has released a new combat footage for its next-gen MMORPG Monarch, which is to kick off its second CBT in Korea on January 14.
CJ E&M has released a new combat footage for its next-gen MMORPG Monarch, which is to kick off its second CBT in Korea on January 14.
The list of Korean MMORPGs in 2013
The list of Korean MMORPG in 2013:
The list of Korean MMORPGs that are scheduled to be released in 2013 and test schedules to be known.
The list of Korean MMORPGs that are scheduled to be released in 2013 and test schedules to be known.
January 14: New Cabal Online Free Expansion Released in February - Episode 9: Rising Force
New Cabal Online Free Expansion Released in February - Episode 9: Rising Force:
Games-Masters.com, the leading free to play games publisher, announced that the latest free expansion for CABAL Online Episode 9: Rising Force, will be available in February in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Turkish.
Games-Masters.com, the leading free to play games publisher, announced that the latest free expansion for CABAL Online Episode 9: Rising Force, will be available in February in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Turkish.
January 14: Animated ARPG Glory Destiny Online Adopts New Wii Tech
Animated ARPG Glory Destiny Online Adopts New Wii Tech:
Glory Destiny Online, a cute, dynamic and relaxing Japanese 3D ARPG integrating eastern fantasy elements, will begin its first CN closed beta on Jan.24th. Made its debut on 2011, Glory Destiny Online is known as the NO.1 Japanese MMO due to the exquisite art graphic. This time, the game has adopted the unique Wii dynamic sphere technology which brings more animated elements to the game.
Glory Destiny Online, a cute, dynamic and relaxing Japanese 3D ARPG integrating eastern fantasy elements, will begin its first CN closed beta on Jan.24th. Made its debut on 2011, Glory Destiny Online is known as the NO.1 Japanese MMO due to the exquisite art graphic. This time, the game has adopted the unique Wii dynamic sphere technology which brings more animated elements to the game.
January 14: Lucent Hearts and Divina Service Closes Today | Ten Ton Hammer
Lucent Hearts and Divina Service Closes Today | Ten Ton Hammer:
2013 lays claim to two games this weekend as Gamania brings service for Divina and Lucent Hearts to a close.
2013 lays claim to two games this weekend as Gamania brings service for Divina and Lucent Hearts to a close.
January 14: Wizardry Online: Open Beta Servers Closing January 14th
Wizardry Online: Open Beta Servers Closing January 14th:
This weekend is the final weekend for Wizardry Online open beta players to check out the game and assist with bug squashing. Servers will be closing on Monday, January 14th in preparation for the Wizardry Online retail launch on Wednesday, January 16th.
January 14: Star Trek Online transmits plans for next two seasons, mid-year event
Star Trek Online transmits plans for next two seasons, mid-year event:
Filed under: Sci-fi, Previews, Star Trek Online, Free-to-play, Community Q&A
Executive Producer Dan Stahl is hardly shy in tackling the myriad Ask Cryptic questions, and today's Star Trek Online queries proved to be no different for him. While there was a hodge-podge of questions from players, it seemed as though the focus for many was on the future of the game and Season 8 in specific.
Stahl said that Season 8 is due in the first half of the year, possibly in May, although there will be some content arriving this month for the three-year anniversary of the game. He promises that Klingons will "get some love" in Season 8 and hints at the vast wealth of additions coming with the update: "[It] will focus on adding new missions and storyline to the game in the form of a new adventure zone, new episodes, and another big feature, which is yet to be revealed."
Following Season 8, Cryptic will then roll out a mid-year event and Season 9. The mid-year event was compared to the game's current winter event, with the possibility of taking place on Risa.
Stahl is quite pumped for the year in general: "Season 8 and Season 9 are both going to be BIG releases. I'm very much looking forward to them because they represent the first big releases we will have been able to do with the increase to our live team staff."
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Filed under: Sci-fi, Previews, Star Trek Online, Free-to-play, Community Q&A
Stahl said that Season 8 is due in the first half of the year, possibly in May, although there will be some content arriving this month for the three-year anniversary of the game. He promises that Klingons will "get some love" in Season 8 and hints at the vast wealth of additions coming with the update: "[It] will focus on adding new missions and storyline to the game in the form of a new adventure zone, new episodes, and another big feature, which is yet to be revealed."
Following Season 8, Cryptic will then roll out a mid-year event and Season 9. The mid-year event was compared to the game's current winter event, with the possibility of taking place on Risa.
Stahl is quite pumped for the year in general: "Season 8 and Season 9 are both going to be BIG releases. I'm very much looking forward to them because they represent the first big releases we will have been able to do with the increase to our live team staff."
Star Trek Online transmits plans for next two seasons, mid-year event originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.- Source: Ask Cryptic
January 14: Survarium challenges players to survive 'the green apocalypse'
Survarium challenges players to survive 'the green apocalypse':
Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Interviews, New titles, Free-to-play, Post-Apocalyptic
If you're one of those bummed out by the lack of the apocalypse in 2011 because it meant that you couldn't exercise your survival skills, then Vostok Games' Survarium might console you. The team took many of the concepts that it was developing for the (now canceled) single-player Stalker 2 and decided to create a free-to-play MMOFPS out of it instead.
In an interesting interview with PC Gamer, Lead Designer Alexei Sytyanov paints a picture of "the green apocalypse" that hits the whole world, causing mutations and a ravaged ecosphere. Sytyanov says that players will need to band together to overcome the odds: "On top of the story and game tasks, there is communication and competition between the players, all to add dynamics and unexpectedness to the gameplay. Each game session differs from the previous one. The game constantly encourages players to show their inventiveness and skills, abilities of strategy to achieve victory."
From the sound of it, Survarium is a lobby-based MMO with timed sessions (Sytyanov says that these will go from 15 to 60 minutes based on the mode). Players can choose from PvP, co-op, or free play modes to explore the world, attempt to achieve objectives, and generally survive the best they can.
Even with the lobby structure, Sytyanov indicated that there will be player actions that will persist: "Ultimately, the side accomplishing more tasks will impact the story. Therefore, it will decide whether that story object is to get preserved or destroyed for the entire world of Survarium."
Survarium challenges players to survive 'the green apocalypse' originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Filed under: Betas, Sci-fi, Interviews, New titles, Free-to-play, Post-Apocalyptic
In an interesting interview with PC Gamer, Lead Designer Alexei Sytyanov paints a picture of "the green apocalypse" that hits the whole world, causing mutations and a ravaged ecosphere. Sytyanov says that players will need to band together to overcome the odds: "On top of the story and game tasks, there is communication and competition between the players, all to add dynamics and unexpectedness to the gameplay. Each game session differs from the previous one. The game constantly encourages players to show their inventiveness and skills, abilities of strategy to achieve victory."
From the sound of it, Survarium is a lobby-based MMO with timed sessions (Sytyanov says that these will go from 15 to 60 minutes based on the mode). Players can choose from PvP, co-op, or free play modes to explore the world, attempt to achieve objectives, and generally survive the best they can.
Even with the lobby structure, Sytyanov indicated that there will be player actions that will persist: "Ultimately, the side accomplishing more tasks will impact the story. Therefore, it will decide whether that story object is to get preserved or destroyed for the entire world of Survarium."
Survarium challenges players to survive 'the green apocalypse' originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.- Source: PC Gamer
January 14: GamersFirst offers exclusive deals to cafe owners and resellers
GamersFirst offers exclusive deals to cafe owners and resellers:
Filed under: Fallen Earth, Business models, MMO industry, All Points Bulletin, Miscellaneous
GamersFirst is looking to make headway in two important markets: internet resellers and gaming cafés. To do so, the company set up a merchant center to offer a partnership with business owners to help promote and sell goods for APB and Fallen Earth.
Café owners are tempted to feature these titles more prominently in exchange for a premium service. This service may, but not necessarily has to, include exclusive items, 20% more XP earned, 20% more loot earned, and login preference.
Internet resellers also have good incentive to pimp GamersFirst products, especially as the company makes the point that they can set their price once game codes are purchased. Some of the things that can be sold include monthly subscriptions, in-game items, exclusive items, player currency, and exclusive packages.
[Thanks to Hutch for the tip!]
GamersFirst offers exclusive deals to cafe owners and resellers originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Filed under: Fallen Earth, Business models, MMO industry, All Points Bulletin, Miscellaneous
Café owners are tempted to feature these titles more prominently in exchange for a premium service. This service may, but not necessarily has to, include exclusive items, 20% more XP earned, 20% more loot earned, and login preference.
Internet resellers also have good incentive to pimp GamersFirst products, especially as the company makes the point that they can set their price once game codes are purchased. Some of the things that can be sold include monthly subscriptions, in-game items, exclusive items, player currency, and exclusive packages.
[Thanks to Hutch for the tip!]
GamersFirst offers exclusive deals to cafe owners and resellers originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.- Source: Merchant Center
January 14: These League of Legends skins are on sale for the first time ever
These League of Legends skins are on sale for the first time ever: So in League of Legends, you know those skins that change particle effects and look amazing but aren’t legendary? Sure...
January 14: How Nintendo is making Wii U indie-friendly
How Nintendo is making Wii U indie-friendly: What did it learn from the mistakes of WiiWare, and how can the new eShop win back small studios?
January 14: Interview: Mobile tech developer Qualcomm's reliance on game players
Interview: Mobile tech developer Qualcomm's reliance on game players:
Qualcomm hasn't historically been a game-centric company, but that is changing. At CES 2013, Gamasutra spoke to two key Qualcomm execs about why mobile games -- and courting mobile game developers -- is key to Snapdragon's success. ...
Qualcomm hasn't historically been a game-centric company, but that is changing. At CES 2013, Gamasutra spoke to two key Qualcomm execs about why mobile games -- and courting mobile game developers -- is key to Snapdragon's success. ...
January 14: Skylanders has now made $500M in U.S. sales
Skylanders has now made $500M in U.S. sales:
Activision's Skylanders franchise has shown over the last year that kids' games can become real cashcows if done right -- and latest figures for the series make for remarkable reading. ...
Activision's Skylanders franchise has shown over the last year that kids' games can become real cashcows if done right -- and latest figures for the series make for remarkable reading. ...
January 14: What's In a Name? A Racing Game With a Nutty Finish
What's In a Name? A Racing Game With a Nutty Finish:
It's been a silly week for mobile games with suggestive names. First there was this. Then Fahey handed me something called "Noble Nutlings" for the iOS. Its icon was a beetle-browed, bucktoothed squirrel. I had no idea what to expect. More »
January 14: There I Was, Beating Down the Zombie Hordes Wearing Nothing But Cutoffs and a Chest Bandage
There I Was, Beating Down the Zombie Hordes Wearing Nothing But Cutoffs and a Chest Bandage:
As far as first impressions go, Progrestar's Facebook zombie survival game The Last One isn't doing itself any favors. I show up in the game world wholly unprepared for the task ahead of me — torn pants, a chest wrap and a metal pipe against legions of flesh-hungry walking dead. More »
January 14: Time Surfer is a Psychedelic Sci-Fi Tear Through Tiny Wings Territory
Time Surfer is a Psychedelic Sci-Fi Tear Through Tiny Wings Territory:
In the popular iOS game Tiny Wings, players use a single finger to control the flight of an adorable baby bird as it slides down hills and soars through the serene sky, chased by peaceful dreams. Time Surfer is the same thing, except instead of peaceful dreams it's the end of the universe, the sky is filled with spikes, asteroids and cake, and you have the power to rewind time. More »
January 14: A Fond Farewell to the Gaming App of the Day
A Fond Farewell to the Gaming App of the Day:
It's been two years since we started posting the Gaming App of the Day here at Kotaku, shining the spotlight on a single Apple, Android or Windows Phone game that stood out in their respective crowded marketplaces. It was a good system, but it's one that doesn't work anymore, so it's going away. More »
January 11: Odin Quest Official Launch Date Announced
Odin Quest Official Launch Date Announced:
Odin Quest is a browser based fantasy MMORPG based on Nordic Mythology that developer Lekool Inc. is happy to announce will be launching on January 14th at 7PM PST.
Odin Quest is a browser based fantasy MMORPG based on Nordic Mythology that developer Lekool Inc. is happy to announce will be launching on January 14th at 7PM PST.
January 11: Phil Schiller Pours Cold Water On Cut-Price iPhone: "Cheap Smartphones Will Never Be The Future Of Apple's Products"
Phil Schiller Pours Cold Water On Cut-Price iPhone: "Cheap Smartphones Will Never Be The Future Of Apple's Products":
Phil Schiller has given an interview to Chinese media in which he nixes the idea of cheaper iPhones. Or did he? Apple's SVP of Marketing made the remarks during an Q&A session with the Shanghai Evening News, where he said this.
Apple's marketing guy made the comments to Chinese media. iPhones may only represent 20% of the market, but the firm makes 75% back in profit.
Every product that Apple creates, we consider using only the best technology available. This includes the production pipeline, the Retina display, the unibody design, to provide the best product to the market. At first, non-smartphones were popular in the Chinese market, now cheap smartphones are more popular, and non-smartphones are out. Despite the popularity of cheap smartphones, this will never be the future of Apple's products. In fact, although Apple's market share of smartphones is just about 20%, we own the 75% of the profit."
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January 11: Season 3 League of Legends Championship Details Revealed
Season 3 League of Legends Championship Details Revealed:
League of Legends developer Riot Games has announced details of its third championship season, marking the start of another serious eSports push for the immensely popular MOBA title.
League of Legends developer Riot Games has announced details of its third championship season, marking the start of another serious eSports push for the immensely popular MOBA title.
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