Thursday, November 15, 2012

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MMO News

Star Wars: The Old Republic Goes Officially Free-to-Play

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 04:24 PM PST

Bioware has announced the official launch of the free-to-play option for Star Wars: The Old Republic begins today, November 15, 2012.  Beginning today, players can access content up to level 50 completely for free, with restrictions on instances, PvP, and other facets of gameplay outside of the main character storylines.

In addition to the free-to-play launch, the game has released a brand new update featuring HK-51, everyone’s favorite assassin droid from the Knights of the Old Republic series of games.  The update also adds new areas to explore, and a new instance, complete with Nightmare mode.  In the instance, players can earn the final pieces of the Dread Guard set, as well as a brand new mount to enjoy.

Bioware also publishes Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Gameplay Screenshot

Knight Age Announces November 20 Update

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 03:19 PM PST

Joymax has announced a “mega expansion” coming to Knight Age this November 20.

 

The update will increase the level cap from 35 to 42, add a new mount (the White Tiger, which grants additional experience), and two new Pupae (White Dragon and Radibuck).

 

Players will also be able to adventure in the new map, Grey Shores of Oblivion. Beautiful yet dangerous mountains, burning forests, and barren lands will be the setting for a new set of quests plus a new dungeon full of high-level equipment.

 

November 20 also marks “Joymax Day,” in which all Joymax game players can enjoy a 1000% experience gain item and enjoy special events in all three games, including Silkroad Online’s newest update launch.

 

Knight Age Update Screenshots:

New PvP Details Released for Legend of Edda: Vengeance

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 02:36 PM PST

GamesCampus has revealed key PvP details today for its upcoming re-launch of Legend of Edda: Vengeance.

 

Hardcore PVP is an important component to this upcoming MMO based on Greek mythology, and the game will feature four unique PVP battle modes pitting players against each other in both small and large scale battles.

 

Legend of Edda: Vengeance will offer a variety of fast-paced, intense PVP options, from duels between players to colossal RvR battles and intense arena battles each area designed for high action and ultimate dominance! Massive RvR battles, known as Sacred War, will take place on three unique battlefields at scheduled times throughout the day with battles split between level ranges. During the battles, players will capture fascinating relics and enshrine them at their base. Once the relics are taken, the opposing faction will fight its way to the base to capture the relics. Teams with the most relics at the end of the battle reign supreme! Winning the Sacred War will grant buffs to help players level up and hunt along with God Points to use at special merchants to purchase power items, pets, mounts and more!

 

Arena PVP- Starting at level 11, players can enter 3v3 and 5v5 duels with other players and fight to the bloody death! Players can party up and join as a team or join as an individual and be placed on a random team. Either way their mission is clear … win by taking out all opponents or having the most members alive and the end of the time limit. Participating in Arenas will earn a limited amount of God Points each day, and player can view their own personal results for Arenas, including rankings, in their character window.

 

PK Areas – After the starting areas, there will be many disputed territories where players from the two factions can battle it out in the open world and even raid the opposing faction’s villages! A small amount of God Points will be handed out for killing other players, but beware of the powerful guards and monsters!

 

Duels – Players can enjoy one-on-one duels with their own faction to test their skills against their friends and even settle old grudges within their own faction. Players can duel by right clicking other characters and challenging them even in town!

 

Legend of Edda Vengeance PvP Screenshots:

Carnage Racing Launches On Facebook

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 09:55 AM PST

Jagex has announced the Facebook launch of Carnage Racing, their new racing game announced last month.

 

Players will be able to race around on a tropical island, fly through the air, warp through volcanoes, and blow up friends and foes to make their way to the finish line. Each race grants players experience and currency, which players can use to get better vehicles, weapons, and other special features and boosts.

 

Game Features for Carnage Racing also include:

- 8 way multiplayer races – Play with friends or against the AI

- Time challenge mode – throw down the gauntlet to your friend and see if they can take first place from your grasp!

- 13 Unique races all set on a scenic tropical island

- 5 cars with a total of 50 upgrades which can be applied

- 5 weapons with a total of 47 upgrades

 

 

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Carnage Racing has got some serious industry talent behind it, with the developers behind the epic Midnight Club series at the forefront of the development of this game, aiming to bring console style gaming to this Facebook platform.

 

"Triple A gaming isn't often associated with Facebook gaming and we are determined to change that," Commented Jay Panek, Studio Director, Jagex US,  "We wanted to take all our experience from the Midnight Club series and apply the same quality and gameplay benchmarks in a Facebook environment.  The result is Carnage Racing, a massively addictive racing game where the main aim is not only the beat your friends to the finish line, but also the see how many of them you can blow up along the way!"

 

For more about Carnage Racing, check out OnRPG’s preview!

 
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