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Silkroad Online Continues Ignite Updates With Undead’s Revenge
Swordsman Online
WildStar
MMO Predictions for 2013 – A Rise in More Interactive MMO’s
Conquer Online Introduces New Force – The Oriental Assassin!
Elder Scrolls Online

Silkroad Online Continues Ignite Updates With Undead’s Revenge

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 01:35 PM PST

Joymax has announced today the upcoming launch of another major update for Silkroad Online in the “Ignite Silkroad” series – Ignite Silkroad Part 3: Undead’s Revenge.

The new update this month will bring a new terrifying monster, Death Bone. Following the death of last month’s raid monster event, “Roc Time Attack!”, the rage and terror of so many deaths has had an unintended consequence. Born from the Roc’s ashes, Death Bone arises — a massive skeleton monster with powerful skills that will instantly knock the players silly. Death Bone will claw all players close to it, and then launch a near-death attack for the unfortunate players who did not flee in the following 5 seconds. Players must always be alert and aware when fighting Death Bone.

Death Bone is the most challenging boss yet, requiring a full raid at maximum level; the epic event “Roc Time Attack!” will feel easy in comparison. Residing deep within the Roc Mountain, players who have both defeated the Roc and completed a challenging quest chain can call up this undead monstrosity. The effort is well worth the investment, as Death Bone not only rewards the best EXP gains, but also 13^th tier equipment, the highest gold reward, and more.

Starting January 15^th for a limited time, this dungeon will be open to all players above level 80. A Key of Bloodline- an item which allows players to enter the dungeon- will be given for free (the key is usually obtained through high-level quest). Rewards such as Monster Summon Scrolls and Pandora’s Box will be given just for participating in a battle and posting a screenshot to the official Silkroad Online Facebook page!

Swordsman Online

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 12:02 PM PST

Revealed at E3 2010 by Perfect World Entertainment, Swordsman Online (tentative title) is a new MMORPG currently in its development stage. Based on the classic novel, Ã§Â¬Â'Ã¥Â‚Â²Ã¦Â±ÂŸÃ¦Â¹Â– (The Smiling, Proud Wanderer), written by acclaimed martial art novelist, Louis Cha (pen name Jin Yong), the game will put players into an ancient, oriental world where martial arts are widely practiced and sects with different agendas rose to assume control of the powerful pugilist fraternity

Publisher: Perfect World
Playerbase: ??
Graphics: High
Type: MMORPG
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WildStar

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST

WildStar is a SciFi World exploration game that brings in a mixed feel from games such as Borderlands and with artstyle similar to the Ratchet and Clank series. Although not much is released in terms of features, Carbine Studios plans to do a major revealing at PAX Prime at the end of August to reveal this game more openly to the world.

Publisher: NC soft
Playerbase: High
Graphics: High
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: ??
PvP: ??
Filesize: ??

Pros: + Limited information available.

Cons: - Limited information available.

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Features

Dynamic Combat: Enemies offer hints to their major attacks and players are rewarded with buffs and experience for taking the appropriate measures in dodging/countering these attacks.
Path System: Within each playable class is 4 paths players can choose. These not only impact the abilities you acquire but also the missions you can embark on and the bonuses you can attain. For instance the explorer can go on side quests to reach hard to reach places while the soldier can initiate objects that lead to public quests.
Multiple Races: Although they have only revealed the Grenak, Human, and Aurin, each seems unique and useful. Grenak seem to be tough skinned and masters of weaponry and combat. Humans seem to be able to use portal technology to move quickly and close distance to enemies fast. Aurin are psychic and animalistic and summon weapons or ethereal armors to aid their allies and destroy their enemies.
Dynamic Quest Acquisition: You can receive updates to quests on the go from nearby NPCs, saving you from having to travel back and forth to town pointlessly and keeping you straight in the action.
Story Driven: As an Exile, you are on the run from the Dominion race. The Dominion are set to wipe out your races in their conquest of the galaxies. You will travel from one world to the next in your pursuit of freedom and encounter various challenges on each to keep the game fresh.

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MMO Predictions for 2013 – A Rise in More Interactive MMO’s

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST

MMO Predictions for 2013 – A Rise in More Interactive MMO’s

By Harry Ka-yan Cheung, MMOHut Journalist

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By my own research, I've come to a personal conclusion. This year is going to be one of the years MMOs will take more of a turn compared to the other years. My predictions point towards some of the more interactive games to be announced and released this year.

Path of Exile (PoE)

This game, according to an announcement, was suppose to officially release around November last year, but sadly, more testing and more content needed to be added. This game has the same dark and evil environment aspect Diablo has which brings a very Diablo-like feel to it which attracts many players who want a darker 2.5d type game. This game is referred to on many sites as the game Diablo 3 should have been like.
The skill and stat system is unlike most online game and is in a very unique format. It is almost impossible for two players to be identical unless they are planning to follow a certain route to the mark. The game offers 6 classes but due to the large array of possible paths, the class selection becomes almost unlimited. A player can choose to be a summon-focused templar or an on-hit effects mage. Path of Exile shows good promise and as the date nears, it is definitely a game worth taking a look at. This is announced to be released early 2013.

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An image of the skill/stat builder provided on their web-site.

Phantasy Star Online 2 (PSO2)

Following up with the first Phantasy Star, which was also very popular with the OnRPG and MMORPG community, Phantasy Star Online 2 has already been released in Japan and players around the world had a chance to try it out. The creators only added to the old PSO without taking what was good already. Don't change what doesn't need to be change, right? I personally also took a liking to the game due to the action gameplay and graphic style but because it was in a language I do not frequently speak in, I could not understand most of the dialogue.

This will most likely be run by Sega NA which is doubted to be good by a few selected people but that will be shown by when the game is actually released. I, personally, expect great things to come from the release of PSO2. This game holds up to its name and is one of the most anticipated games this year. The game has been officially announced to be released in early 2013.

A trailer video from Sega America's official Youtube.

Dungeon Strikers (DS)

From my own theory, Dungeon Strikers has a possibility of releasing this year, as well. My theory is that a company will pick up DS soon in regards to how many people are enjoying the Korean version of the game. The anticipation for this game is rising higher and higher as the days go by but there is still no estimation date for DS. Many online gamers are waiting for an announcement on the release date of this game but there's yet to be any news.

Dungeon Strikers is another MMO made by the same creators as Dragon Nest. Eyedentity, the developers, state that their plans are to aim at the global market but have yet to confirm news on the EU, Japan, and NA versions. If early localization is possible and popularity is high, I can see this being released mid-late 2013.

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A screenshot of a mage using an AoE spell on surrounding enemies.

Blade & Soul (B&S)

B&S has been one of the most anticipated games for years. The Korean version of Blade and Soul was released and has been active for at least two years now, and the NA version will finally be released this year. Although the information is still very vague, the Blade and Soul team had announced the game for this year at E3 and Gamescom. I personally would like to play Blade and Soul but if another game comes out before B&S does, I'm almost positive that that opposing game will hold more of my interest.

Blade and Soul offers an interactive gameplay style and a very stunning art-style. The MMO offers some very nice eye candy and also shows some of the true possible potential that graphics can bring to a game. The gameplay has a small downfall, as it is not as interactive as some other games (like Vindictus), but the stat system and combo system of Blade and Soul are some of the main attractions a player is looking for. The biggest downfall is the likelihood of the game being a pay-to-play game.

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An image of a swordsman using a skill.

Eternal Blade

This is my personal most anticipated game. The game is set to be run by Gpotato. This game looks like it will have a lot to offer to a player and shows a lot of potential. There are to be a 6 character class selection choice and the gameplay is very interactive. I see this as one of my personal favorite games in the future. The graphic style is very refreshing in my opinion(I enjoy the more animated graphic style) and the gameplay is very fast-paced.

The staff of Eternal Blade has made a post of no speculative dates as of now and there is no news as to when the game will be released. My guess would be that due to how long the site has actually been up, the release will be from early-mid 2013. Eternal blade has not been out for long in the other versions but it should be closing in on a release date due to the obvious website put up by gPotato.

An in-game screenshot of Eternal Blade.

GunZ: The Second Duel

I wanted to add my 2 cents about GunZ: The Second Duel. This game holds a lot of potential. It's very different from the first GunZ and is also not an FPS. The game already holds many Co-op and AI-type game modes and offers a player many modes to play with. The only problem is that there is absolutely no news for a NA version of this game. GunZ: The Second Duel holds a lot of unique features but shows no real sign of localization. Even on their main site, it only states the release date for the KR version. My personal guess is that if this MMO does release this year, it will be mid-late 2013.

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A screenshot of a player wall-running and shooting.

Final Note

I personally think that this year looks more promising than last year. There are many games I look forward to as well as I am looking forward to play. Of course, some of these dates are in speculation but non-the-less, the probability of the said games are of high expectation.

You can also check out the MMOHut Most Anticipated Games of 2013 video to get more ideas for what games to look forward to playing and us covering. http://mmohuts.com/videos/most-anticipated-games-of-2013

Conquer Online Introduces New Force – The Oriental Assassin!

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 10:07 AM PST

Conquer Online Introduces New Force – The Oriental Assassin!

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Hong Kong – January 8, 2013 – Conquer Online, an MMORPG featuring fast-paced combat, simple gameplay and oriental fantasy, is ready to unveil a new eastern legend – the Oriental Assassin. Said to once be a part of the empires secret guard, the best assassins are sent out to hunt down the empire’s most-wanted and most feared. Unlike all the other assassins you find in other MMOs, the Oriental Assassin is very unique as a long-range class, attacking their enemies from a distance with stealth and their deadly throwing knives.

The Oriental Assassin: What secrets hide behind the veil?

Different from the current 7 classes (Warrior, Ninja, Trojan, Archer, Monk, Taoist and Pirate) in CO, Assassins have a unique combat style and transformation ability. When throwing knives are equipped, Archers will become Assassins and then they can launch a fast and deadly attack on a target from a distance, killing them before they even know what happened.

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Throwing Knives: An Assassin’s Deadly Companion

The Conquer Online team has announced that the Oriental Assassin will be joining the battle in January, yet some information about their skills has already been announced. The new addition will bring four brand new skills, as well as a special XP skill, which will maximize the advantage of the Assassin’s long-range attack, making them a powerful force, especially in PvP battles. Detailed information and trailers on this new class will be released on the official CO Homepage, soon!

Elder Scrolls Online

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 11:05 PM PST

The Elder Scrolls Online is a fantasy MMORPG from Zenimax Online Studios and Bethesda Softworks based on the popular Elder Scrolls series. The game takes place during the Age of Heroes, 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and will feature classic regions of the Tamriel game world, including Morrowind, Daggerfall, and Skyrim. The Elder Scrolls Online will have solo and group questing, public dungeons, guilds, and massive PvP warfare that sets the game’s three player factions against one another for control over the region of Cyrodiil and the throne of Tamriel.