Life as a Pirate Detailed in Conquer Online’s Upcoming Expansion
As one of the longest-running MMOs of eight years, Conquer Online continues to deliver new content to its players.
In the newest upcoming expansion, “Invasion of Pirates,” players will be able to fill the shoes of the new Pirate class, adventuring in what’s known as forbidden domain—the Flaming Sea.
But to walk and talk like a pirate, players must know the proper garb and weapons they can arm themselves with. NetDragon unveils the cannon bomb ability, pistols and more to players awaiting the new Invasion of Pirates storyline.
For the new class being introduced, like most historical pirates, pistols and rapiers are the tools of the treacherous trade. In Conquer Online, pirates will also have another powerful trick up their sleeve—the cannon bomb. Read more
Lineage II Free-to-Play Service for Europe Launches December 16th
Innova officially opens the European free-to-play service this Friday, with huge Goddess of Destruction expansion, premium accounts and item shop
Innova announced that its new European free-to-play service for the popular competitive fantasy MMORPG Lineage II will officially launch in English on December 16th. Featuring the content-rich new expansion Goddess of Destruction, the new service offers hundreds of hours of unrestricted, action-packed gaming absolutely free. Goddess of Destruction brings many improvements to the game’s look and feel, and there’s never been a better time to get into Lineage II: hunt unique monsters in vast, beautiful landscapes, craft and enchant powerful weapons and armour, and feel the visceral rush of player-vs-player combat in one of the most highly developed competitive MMORPGs in the world. With dedicated European servers, friendly community management and full customer service, Innova strives to support Lineage II players every step of the way.
“The launch of our free-to-play Lineage II service for Europe will be a very special moment for all of us,“ said Gevork Sarkisyan, Innova’s CEO. “We have already seen our Lineage II community grow significantly during the beta phases, and we are looking forward to opening the full service to everyone tomorrow.” Read more
EverQuest II is now free-to-play
Sony Online Entertainment announced that massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) EverQuestII(EQII) is now free-to-play.
All PC users will be able to freely download, install and launch the game without charge. Available free content includes the base game and all expansions up to and including EverQuest II Sentinel’s Fate as well as the brand new Freeport Reborn game update. The game’s eighth overall expansion – Age of Discovery – is also now available for purchase as a digital download, and introduces the fan-favorite Beastlord class and Dungeon Maker feature!
“Since EverQuest II’s introduction in 2004, our team’s mission has been to deliver a continuous flow of rich content that is both engaging and accessible,” said Dave Georgeson, executive producer of the EverQuest franchise. “The new membership system, game update and expansion are a direct response to our community interaction, and we’re confident that this will take EverQuest II in an exciting new direction.” Read more
Runes of Magic content update: Patch 4.0.5 Souls of the Past
Frogster released the new Runes of Magic content update, Patch 4.0.5 – Souls of the Past.
The update opens the gate to a new raid dungeon, the Tomb of the Seven Heroes, which challenges groups of up to twelve players to a heated battle with seven menacing bosses. Also released, the latest RoM-Cast episode shows these formidable foes locked in combat with a group of well equipped players, showing off the new level cap of 70.
A Little Lore
The once mighty heroes of Taborea are in dire need of help. Players are already familiar with the history of these noble heroes, which began in The Elder Kingdoms, and now they actually have the chance to face them in harrowing combat. The legendary heroes proved their battle prowess in coming to the aid of King Kalume during the Great Banishment of the demons. Alas, their souls and swords are now under the control of the demon Sismond, who is using them as undead bodyguards. Players are called upon to defeat the entranced heroes and release them from Sismond’s evil spell. Read more
CrimeCraft GangWars Expansion set for December 5 Launch
Vogster Online has announced that GangWars, the second major expansion to the free-to-play online shooter CrimeCraft will launch on December 5.
Vogster also released a trailer (www.youtu.be/Q5H0qNIFSZ4) showing off the new Territory Wars feature that pits the player-run gangs of CrimeCraft in combat for control of the lobbies and battle zones of Sunrise City. A new website, www.CCGangWars.com, provides full information on the new features and a new trailer showcasing GangWars.
“We’ve been working with our community to develop end game content that’s relevant for our veteran players and that’s what we’ve created with Territory Wars – it allows gangs to own and control sections of the city,” said Lead Game Designer Alexandr Soloveyko. “In addition, we’ve also streamlined the user experience for new players, with our Quickplay interface which gets them into the action faster than ever.” Read more
Bounty Hounds Rolls Out Major Updates for Closed Beta
More Content, More Customization Part of Latest Closed Beta Update to Triple-A-Level Free-to-Play MMORPG Sequel to Namco Bandai Original
Bounty Hounds Online (bho.subagames.com) the popular MMORPG sequel to the Namco Bandai original, boosts its status as a game that brings triple-A quality to the free-to-play genre with a massive updates to its closed beta rollout.
“The beta testers that have been part of the close beta will notice the updates immediately,” said Sam Ho, Director, Wicked Interactive, publishers of Bounty Hounds Online. “We have been working hard with the developers to add new features as well as include suggestions from the Bounty Hounds community. We are thrilled with the results and know that our testers will be thrilled by the updates.” Read more
Last Chaos Biggest Content Update Since 2009
Aeria Games released one of the biggest content patches for its popular MMORPG, Last Chaos.
The new content patch is the largest since 2009, and allows players to access a new zone as part of the level cap raise from 165 to 175. This massive content patch also comes with a re-imagined dungeon, an increased skill level and new gear.
New content included in this content patch:
New Zone – The new zone, “Tarian, the frozen Tundra,” is open to players who are at or near the level cap. This new zone contains monsters all the way up to level 175 and is in a snow map that prominently features a frozen lake, a dark tower and several new and re-imagined monsters.
Level Cap Raise – Players can now level up from 165 to 175, the first level cap raise since 2009. The level cap increase comes complete with new gear, new monsters, extended skills, new quests, and a brand new zone. Read more
Fly for Fun V18: Renaissance Launching on November 21st!
Open Beta Paves the Way to New Mid-Level Dungeons, Weapons, and Overhauled Drop System
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 minions.
The rewards in these dungeons will also be suitably adapted for mid-level fighters as well, thanks to the newly overhauled Drop System. Monsters everywhere will drop items scaled according to their difficulty, helping everyone achieve the armor and weaponry they have been longing for. Flyffers tired of receiving paltry items after having toiled for hours on a dungeon run can now obtain the magnificent rewards they deserve. Read more
Rappelz 5 Year Anniversary Celebration Begins September 21
Experience Boosts and Astro Headset Giveaway Kick Off Packed Schedule of Events
Over 1.5 million players have experienced Rappelz Online, but they never saw an event like this. The well-loved MMORPG will celebrate its 5th anniversary with a series of five events, beginning with a video contest and a +55% EXP boost that lasts until October 5. The boost is twice the size of past EXP events, an unprecedented increase that will help players both new and old race through the skill tree to find the strongest character build.
This is just the beginning of the ramp up to November 2, the day Rappelz officially launched as one of the first fully-featured, free-to-play games for the West. Since then, the game has seen 7 major content updates and now features over 650 quests, 15 classes, and of course, 25 of its signature pets. Players can tame the monster they choose, from the humble Tortus to the noble White Dragon, and train it to fight beside them with a variety of unique skills.
Now Rappelz invites players to share what makes their pets so special in the Pet Appreciation contest. Participants have until October 28 to submit a short video of their pet in action. Winners in three categories will receive top-notch Astro A40 gaming headsets with speaker-quality sound and one-of-a-kind custom Rappelz tags. One grand prize winner will get an upgrade to the unbeatable A40 Wireless System and a bonus 5,000 gPotato award.
Rappelz promises a two-month long extravaganza with new events every two weeks. The celebration begins now and there has never been a better time to build your hero. Get started today at the official Rappelz website!
World of Tanks to Roll into Retail Stores August 31
Interactive Gaming Software has announced that the boxed retail version of highly popular free-to-play MMO game World of Tanks will be available on sale at all major retail chains and independents as of August 31, 2011.
The online version of World of Tanks, created and managed by Wargaming.net, has been played by more than 5 million people, also has more than 130,000 fans on Facebook. On a some days, more than 170,000 users have been playing the game. The retail version of World of Tanks is expected to be extremely popular with users.
The special boxed edition of the game will be available for a suggested retail price of only $19.99. In addition to including the entire game itself, purchasers will also receive a bonus of $30 of in-game items, including a premium account, game credits, gold, and an upgraded tank.
“World of Tanks is one of the most popular online games ever created,” said IGS CEO and founder Paul Lombardi. “We think that players who love the online version of the game are going to discover that the boxed version offers them a lot of incentives to purchase it, and we think that having a retail version will attract even more fans to the wonderful gaming experience that World of Tanks offers.” Read more