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- Age of Wushu: The Meridian System
- Tribal Wars Hits iPad
- Starlight Story Officially Launched
- APB Reloaded Team Celebrates Two Year Development Anniversary
- Exclusive Interview – Mark Jacobs Co-founder City State Entertainment
- Neverwinter Expands Invites for Second Beta Weekend
- C9 Shows off Gunslinger Class
- The Lord of the Rings Online Update 10 Released
- Age of Wushu: Jianghu System and Relationship Building
- The Aurora World Hits Closed Beta
| Age of Wushu: The Meridian System Posted: 08 Mar 2013 02:46 PM PST On April 10th, Age of Wushu will be officially launching. Along with all the unlimited time, players will also be able to access the Meridian System. The Meridian System is a completely new method of cultivation and growing in game. It is based on Ancient Chinese beliefs of the flowing of Chi through the body, a belief that is directly related to modern day acupuncture. In-game, accessing and breaking through these channels allow the player boost abilities even more than normal cultivation. Breaking through more channels and mastering more meridians can not only boost abilities, but also change the way player's set up skills altogether.
There are nine meridians that can be accessed in total. One is a Jianghu method Meridian that is not defined to the sets of one particular school, while the other eight are learned as the Internal Skills of that school are learned. The Qi Gathering in Tanden meridian unlocks the first accupoint when the Self Recollection Internal Skill hits Level 20.School based meridians open different accupoints as you learn more tiers of Internal Skills from that school. Since a player can learn the Internal skills of different schools a player can unlock all the meridians overtime.
Cultivating a Meridian requires Chi. Chi can only be collected through continuous battles. Players select the Meridian that they wish to "level-up" then begin to pool chi together through constant fighting and combat. Because of the added bonuses that a player can gain from the cultivation of Meridians, they can prove to be a mighty vantage in a battle with someone of slightly stronger basic skills.
As a Meridian becomes more cultivated and more accupoints open through Internal Skill cultivations, a player will collect Skill Points. These points are used in a Martial Skill Bar within the Meridian System to diminish certain skills' cooldown times. This will allow players more customizing options between actions. Meridians hold some great power, but take a lot of "practice" to harness that power. Fighting and focus on your skills can lead you on the path to an even more powerful, and faster, Martial Arts Master. |
| Posted: 08 Mar 2013 02:35 PM PST InnoGames just released a new iPad app for the classic strategy game, Tribal Wars. With the new app, players can log into the same account on all iOS devices – browser, iPhone and iPad, making Tribal Wars InnoGames’ first truly cross platform game. Several game features have been optimized from the recent iPhone app – including the report and mail screen. In addition, the number of buttons on the main screen has been raised in order to ensure faster navigation. New to the Tribal Wars iOS apps is pre-registration for worlds that haven’t started yet. This allows players to get an early jump on plans for domination, and create a tribe with friends at the start of a new world. The tablet app is compatible with both iPad and iPad Mini. The first iOS version of the game was launched at the end of 2011, placing in many iTunes Top 10 lists. The current version can be found at: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/die-stamme/id435365767?mt=8
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| Starlight Story Officially Launched Posted: 08 Mar 2013 02:17 PM PST 
The time has come for adventurers to flock to Starlight Story from Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games. Following successful closed and open beta tests, the browser-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) has officially launched in North America.
Starlight Story throws players into a valiant quest to save their dying world from destruction. Along the way they will acquire a large collection of pets and change into powerful new forms through the Superstar transformation system. Some bosses may even leave behind their likeness for Superstar transformations after lucky players defeat them.
The launch brings a brand-new dungeon to Starlight Story: the Demon Tower. Enemies in the Demon Tower can drop special crystals that are used in the new crystal system to add yet another layer to character customization. With enough of these rare crystals, players can permanently boost their character's stats.
Other exciting features that players may not have had the time to explore in beta return as well. Using the Family system, up to 25 friends can work together to complete objectives, eventually earning the right to challenge one of Starlight Story's imposing world bosses. These monstrous enemies drop highly coveted gear and possibly their own Superstar transformation!
"Aeria Games is proud to release its very first browser-based MMORPG," said Tom Nichols, Director of Publishing, Aeria Games. "With our experience launching successful client MMORPGs, we think Starlight Story breaks new ground and is a perfect addition to our catalog of games."
Several events will be running in-game to challenge eager players, including a race to level 35 for valuable rewards. Prestigious items will also be awarded to the top ranked families and players in each class. |
| APB Reloaded Team Celebrates Two Year Development Anniversary Posted: 08 Mar 2013 02:01 PM PST 
Reloaded Productions®, a leading developer of free2play® massively multiplayer online games, is celebrating its second anniversary as a game development studio San Paro style, delivering contests, prizes and exclusive in-game titles for players who have supported APB Reloaded since its re-launch in 2011. Formed on March 7th 2011, Reloaded Productions Edinburgh became the second development studio under the GamersFirst banner, tasked solely with the re-envisioning of Dave Jones' All Points Bulletin open-world action MMO. In celebration of two years of hard-fought success, Reloaded Productions is naming the day "Reloaded Day" and is awarding players who log in between now and March 11 three days of Premium status in APB Reloaded. Gamers will earn more experience, more in-game rewards for completed missions and can take advantage of a 20 percent discount on everything in APB Reloaded's item store. Reloaded Day also kicks off four days of high-stakes contests, giving players a chance to win more than $6000.00 worth of G1 Credits. More information about the contests can be found at APB Reloaded's development blog: http://apbreloaded.gamersfirst.com. As a special thank you to players who have supported APB Reloaded's early development, Reloaded Productions is awarding special titles of 'CBT Veteran' for anyone who participated in the closed beta and 'OBT Veteran' to recognize all who joined the game during its open beta testing. "It's a very proud day for everyone here, and everyone involved in the success of APB Reloaded," said Michael Boniface, managing director of Reloaded Productions Edinburgh. "In the beginning, the scope of work involved in making APB Reloaded would have been intimidating even for a large team, saying nothing of a development team of just 13. Through hard work, dedication and passion for the game, we're awed at what we accomplished, and look to a bright and exciting future of continued game development." In a short amount of development time, Reloaded Productions took the commercial failure All Points Bulletin and turned it into a fun and addictive guilty pleasure for gamers worldwide. Through refocusing the title's core gameplay mechanics, improving the latency issues, converting the game to a free2play business model, and creating new in-game items, weapons, vehicles and characters, the modern-day cops and robbers MMO has become an undeniable example of success as APB Reloaded. The fruits of their labor resulted in a Steam most popular top-five free2play game for more than a year, with a registered player-base of more than three million users. |
| Exclusive Interview – Mark Jacobs Co-founder City State Entertainment Posted: 08 Mar 2013 09:39 AM PST Exclusive Interview – Mark Jacobs Co-founder City State Entertainment This week DizzyPW and JamesBl0nde get the rare chance to speak with Mark Jacobs, the co-founder of City State Entertainment and MMORPG legend! Mark Jacobs has been in the game industry since the early 1980s programming and producing some pretty successful games like Dark Age of Camelot and Warhammer Online. Now, as primary influence on a brand new title and kickstarter in progress, Camelot Unchained, he is determined to develop a game that is unlike anything you’ve ever played. After watching the interview you’ll defiantly want to read up on Mark Jacob’s foundational principles behind Camelot Unchained! http://citystateentertainment.com/camelotunchained/ |
| Neverwinter Expands Invites for Second Beta Weekend Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:15 PM PST Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios are expanding the pool of beta testers for its second beta weekend, with all new features. Details can be found below:
THOUSANDS MORE GAIN ACCESS TO NEVERWINTER’S SECOND BETA WEEKEND Founding Members are Guaranteed Access and VIP Perks as More Levels and Features are Unlocked (Redwood City, CA) March 7, 2013 — Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Cryptic Studios are pleased to announce that the second Beta Weekend for the highly praised Dungeons & Dragons® Neverwinter™ action MMORPG is about to begin. Taking place between March 8 and 10 Beta Weekend Two gives players with access another 60-hours of early beta gameplay, a higher level cap, new features and additional classes. “Neverwinter continues to impress players and publications worldwide,” said Craig Zinkievich, Executive Producer and Chief Operating Officer, Cryptic Studios. “The tremendously valuable feedback from peers and fans has allow us to make Neverwinter a truly AAA experience that is also free-to-play. We thank everyone for their continuous support and welcome new players into this, our second Beta Weekend.” Building upon the success of the first Beta Weekend, which was open to select participants and Neverwinter Founders, Beta Weekend Two opens the gates to hundreds of thousands more, including lifetime subscribers from two other Cryptic titles, Star Trek Online and Champions Online. New Features Include: Control Wizard Class
New Zones, Level 40
Play Foundry Content
For guaranteed access to all Neverwinter’s Beta Weekends, along with a wide array of VIP perks and exclusive in-game items, players may purchase the Hero of the North Founder’s Pack or the Guardian of NeverwinterFounder’s Pack on the official website.
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| Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:05 PM PST Webzen has released a new trailer for the upcoming Gunslinger class in Continent of the Ninth Seal today. The class brings a lot of high energy, mixing pistols, rifles, shotguns, and even gatling guns to the fray. Players can expect a wide range of abilities, long and close range alike, utilizing their skillset to cover groups and single targets alike. This advanced class will surely bring a lot to the table for players of C9, so look for it coming in game soon. In the meantime, enjoy the trailer below. Webzen also publishes Archlord and Arctic Combat. |
| The Lord of the Rings Online Update 10 Released Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:34 PM PST Turbine has announced the successful release of The Lord of the Rings Online, Update 10. Here’s a highlight of what’s new:
Update 10: Against The Shadow Part Two
Featuring the second part of the Riders of Rohan instance cluster, Road to Erebor, with these brand new exciting raids:
The Bells of Dale [6-Man] Even as open war threatens Gondor and Rohan far to the south, allies of Mordor make their advance upon the Lonely Mountain. Travel north to the kingdom of Dale where the cruel Easterlings have already begun their assault. Help Brand ring the city bells and hold the line against enemy forces while the townsfolk begin their retreat to the safety of Erebor.
Road to the Lonely Mountain [12-Man Raid] With the conflict in Dale now behind, you must protect the people of Dale on their flight to the Lonely Mountain. Seeking to prevent a length siege, the enemy will surely move to crush the exposed defenders before they reach the dwarven stronghold. Gather all your strength for the road to the mountain is long and the enemies are many!
The Fires of Smaug [12-Man Raid] Safely inside the massive gates of Erebor, the men and dwarves of the north are prepared to withstand a long siege. However, scouts have reported the Easterlings constructing a large pyre near one of the mountain vents that billows with dark, noxious gas. Slay the Easterlings and destroy the pyre before the toxic smoke fills the mountain.
The Battle for Erebor [12-Man Raid] After weeks of holding back the enemy siege, word reaches the defenders of the Lonely Mountain that the One Ring has been destroyed and the tide is turning in the south. Intent on bringing the siege to an end, the enemy’s most powerful soldiers have issued a challenge to the finest defenders beneath the mountain. Become the champions of Erebor and slay the towering Olog-hai, driving the Easterlings from the north forever!
Also featuring in Update 10, the "In Their Absence" instances now scale to levels 65 – 85.
Grab your friends and kinsmen and experience the updated “In Their Absence” quest line! From the troubled Northcotton Farms to the shadowy Ost Dunhoth, all instances now scale to accommodate players from levels 65-85. In addition, the Ost Dunhoth raid has been split and balanced as three separate encounters to preserve the challenge but allow players to complete it in an order of their choosing.
Update 10 Screenshots:
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| Age of Wushu: Jianghu System and Relationship Building Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:26 PM PST In the past, we have talked about the the combat and quests in Age of Wushu, but there is deep and enriching system for building personal relationships between players and their circles. This interactive relationship adds a deeper element to an already immersive game. The Jianghu System attaches great importance to relationships by placing values on actions performed in game. These actions create a unique dynamic in the world.
Basics of the Relationship Interface
There are Seven Relationship Types in Age of Wushu:
These relationships have their own functions, some even have their own metrics. Friends and Close Friends are measured by Intimacy, while Enemy and Blood Enemy use Hatred. Sending gifts and teaming up for instances increases intimacy, just as Kidnapping and Killing players increases hatred and reduces intimacy. Making an Enemy is a one-sided affair. After a player is killed, they can add someone to their Enemy list. Players on an Enemy List cannot join in teams or receive gifts from the person that added them to the list. However, drinking Friendship Wine together can help resolved differences, and allow players to bond once more. Any further killing only deepens the animosity between players until they become Blood Enemies.
Character Personality Tags
Age of Wushu incorporates the branding of player's personalities as well. Based on players' actions in game, this tag is reviews and sorts them into one of four different tags: Heroic, Maniacal, Evil, & Sinister.
Heroic Characters with a higher Chivalry than Guilt rating merit the "Heroic" Tag. Acts have different weight: chivalrous actions such as completing the Faction Challenge, killing a boss, helping the needy, killing kidnappers, or rescuing a dying person are ways in which to gain Chivalry.
Evil Players with a higher Guilt than Chivalry rating have the "Evil" Tag. Players increase their Guilt rating by kidnapping, raiding escort caravans, human trafficking or killing a chivalrous player. When a player's name becomes red, the Constable will attempt to send them to prison.
Judging both good and bad is often complex, as there are characters who are Chivalrous yet also steal. In Age of Wushu this sort of character falls under the title of "Evilness," measured by an Evilness value, or "Arrogance," measured by a Madness value. Different titles are awarded based upon the difference between Evilness and Madness values.
Character labels affect how teams are labeled. The tag associated with the strongest player on a team determines if the team is labeled as having Heroic, Sinister, Evil, or Maniacal. The tag or reputation of a character changes others perceptions. They can unlock new titles and costumes, raise school reputation, and unlock unique Random Encounters.
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| The Aurora World Hits Closed Beta Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:13 PM PST GBE Games, a global publisher and distributor of interactive online entertainment media is pleased to announce the start of closed beta testing for their new MMORPG, The Aurora World. Already established in numerous countries across the globe, The Aurora World is eager to continue its success in North America. Players can find out more about the game at www.theauroraworld.com and grab their very own closed beta key.
Calling all video creating geniuses and geeks, hobbyists and pros! Want a chance to grab some cool gear to enhance your gaming experience? Now is your chance during the Aurora World Marathon event! Create a “marathon” video during the Aurora World closed beta test and submit it by March 18th; an example marathon video can be found here. Videos don’t need to include only gameplay footage; creativity including using Internet sensations is more than welcome. Video judging will be based on fun, originality, view count, and music, so plan carefully!
Five winners will be chosen, with the four second place winners receiving $100 of in-game currency. The grand prize winner, as chosen by the community, will receive the following prize package: * Razer Naga Special Edition – Molten * Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Elite * Razer Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Mat * Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset
The Aurora World’s story takes place after a cataclysmic war between the Gods in Heaven, leaving the world in chaos. Players will venture across the land to unite powers of good and vanquish evil, taking on eight different professions with their own unique specializations and mastery system, comprising an extensive PvE experience with entertaining daily quests, events and crafting, alongside a robust PvP system that includes large scale Nation Wars, clan wars, a PK system and coliseum mode. The Aurora World also offers the unique hybrid pet/mount system known as Majinns that will aid players in their journey while being immersed into a world of lush environments and detailed character models, powered by Aurora Interactive’s self-developed graphics engine.
Players are encouraged to share their closed beta feedback on The Aurora World’s official Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheAuroraWorld or on the official forums at www.theauroraworld.com, where players can also learn more and subscribe for future news and updates.
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