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May 21st, 2009, 17:01 Posted By: wraggster
QVS International announced this week that it will be distributing Aion: The Tower of Eternity in Australia this September. Aion is a massively multiplayer online role playing game developed by NCsoft, and since its launch in Asia in March, has built up 3.5 million subscribers. The game apparently has 1,500 story-driven quests, with players fighting in an "epic celestial war", with a choice between two divine factions: the Asmodians and the Elyos.
In terms of differentiation, the press release tells us that avatar customisation is hugely powerful, that flying is a strategic and integral part of the experience, allowing players to "take to the skies early on and take part in combat, quests, exploration and harvesting," and that "flight changes the battlefield in Aion with players able to experience revolutionary combat in the hotly contested area of the Abyss, between the upper and lower halves of Atreia. Gamers also fight against the Balaur, an ancient race freed from imprisonment within the Abyss, for control of valuable strongholds and artefacts."
Paul Elliot, Managing Director at QVS International stated, "Aion has already achieved massive success within the Asian online gaming community and we are really excited to be bringing this game to the Australian market. Additionally, we are extremely confident that gamers who seek and appreciate quality online gaming experiences will embrace Aion this September."
IGN has already looked quite extensively at Aion, so check out our coverage. Oh, and QVS has an official site too.
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/985/985368p1.html
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May 21st, 2009, 16:59 Posted By: wraggster
Chilean studio ACE Team has begun to talk about the sequel to its recent debut, the engaging and original Zeno Clash. In a blog update made on Tuesday, developer Carlos Bordeu revealed that the company has begun planning Zeno Clash 2, which will continue the adventures of series protagonist Ghat.
According to the update, the next game will be larger, to the point of having open-ended gameplay and role-playing elements. Ghat, Father Mother, and Golem are among the existing characters that will appear in the game, but there will be new ones as well. And ACE Team wants to up the brutality of the battles; while there is some shooting action in Zeno Clash, much of the combat in this first-person game involves pummeling your opponent with your fists, clubs, and other items.
There's no word on when Zeno Clash 2 will be released. Since the game is in the planning stages, it might be a while before we learn more.
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/985/985056p1.html
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May 20th, 2009, 23:11 Posted By: wraggster
Microsoft really, really wants to convince you that in the high stakes world of multiple displays, SideShow is the only way to go. To that end, the company has put together a little white paper meant to sell us on the idea of using their product to for extra screen real estate as you flail about Azeroth (or whatever it is that you do in your free time). And it's not like we need to be sold on the concept -- we love our Mimo as much as the next guy or gal -- but as wary as companies have been of this technology, we're guessing that it'll take more than some fancy Photoshoppin' to get hardware vendors on board. But who knows? Hit the read link to discover all of Microsoft's thoughts on the subject.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/m...dows-sideshow/
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May 20th, 2009, 21:29 Posted By: wraggster
Capcom's business and strategy VP Christian Svensson mentioned in a recent interview that the company plans to release future titles on Steam day and date with retail. ButtonBasher, following up on information provided in a recent Rock Paper Shotgun interview, discussed the topic of PC digital distribution and Svensson noted that Dark Void and Bionic Commando will be available on Steam at the same time as retail. The executive also noted that Capcom's western offices take digital distribution "very seriously."
Svensson added that the company is "considering" more DLC for Resident Evil 5. He notes that "there's nothing to announce by any stretch," but that a request for DLC suggestions on the company forums created a thread that's "hundreds of posts long." That's not really shocking, considering fans are passionate enough to give their blood for RE swag.
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/20/fu...th-retail-mor/
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May 20th, 2009, 21:11 Posted By: wraggster
If the Terminator universe is one that pits man against machine, then when it comes to the PC retail version of Terminator Salvation, the machines have apparently won. The retail version of the PC game has apparently shipped with a major, show-stopping bug that won't even let a customer install the game on his or her PC. As a result, the PC version has been recalled from retail shelves.
According to an Evolved Games post on the official forums, a defect occurred during replication that does not allow users to install the game. We've received reports from users of running into this problem, and we received a copy of Terminator Salvation for review that also would not install. Instead, upon installation the game reports that "an error (-5006 : 0x80070002) has occurred while running the setup" and to contact Evolved Games. Reports indicate that this error only affects the physical retail version; the versions found on digital distribution sites such as Steam are apparently unaffected.
Evolved said that it is busy replicating new copies of the game without the error, and that they should appear on shelves "in a few days." Meanwhile, it says that details on a replacement plan will be announced soon for those who have already purchased the game.
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/984/984923p1.html
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May 20th, 2009, 21:09 Posted By: wraggster
Mighty dragons and formidable guilds will soon descend on ijji.com, the premier online destination for hardcore gamers. ijji.com has secured the rights to publish the epic fantasy massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) Soul of the Ultimate Nation in North America. In Soul of the Ultimate Nation, players align themselves with one of two warring dynasties, form a party among thousands of other gamers and embark on an epic battle to bring much needed peace to their respective kingdoms.
"Soul of the Ultimate Nation is a fast-combat MMO with a powerful storyline and incredible fantasy elements that will make a perfect addition to ijji.com," said Philip Yun, CEO, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. "Not only does Soul of the Ultimate Nation bring a new facet of hardcore gaming to the portal, the epic game further reinforces ijji.com's mission to elevate the level of game play experiences offered by an online portal."
Soul of the Ultimate Nation is a fantasy MMORPG set in a world ravaged by thousands of years of war. After the crumble of seven kingdoms brought on the rise of two opposing dynasties, an uneasy peace was established. But due to the backhanded dealings and intimate secrets of the royal families, rumblings of revenge begin to resurface. Players will be drawn into the fast-paced game play, riveting cinematic graphics and complex plot of Soul of the Ultimate Nation, where they will battle the opposing nation in a heroic quest for freedom.
Developed by Webzen, Soul of the Ultimate Nation is slated to arrive on the PC via ijji.com in late 2009. More information will be available soon at www.ijji.com.
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May 20th, 2009, 21:07 Posted By: wraggster
UK publisher Mastertronic is celebrating the release of 500 PC titles via its MAD, Sold Out and PC Gamer Presents ranges.
"We are proud of our history and have worked hard over the years to publish a fantastic range of games," offered MD Andy Payne. "We have consistently released good quality PC games at great prices and will continue to do so. Bring on the next 500."
The MAD range re-releases titles that have already notched up 100,000 sales, PC Gamer present focuses on titles that have scored 80 per cent or higher in the Future Publishing magazine, while Sold Out focuses on budget releases.
The publisher also releases titles through Just Flight and Just Trains, the Blast Entertainment label and will soon launch a casual brand, Everyone Can Play.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...00-pc-releases
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May 20th, 2009, 21:07 Posted By: wraggster
Burda:ic, a leading publisher of online games worldwide, announced this week that war has broken out between the Royal Army and the Pirates of popular free-to-play MMORPG Florensia! Two existing in-game maps have been converted from standard adventuring areas into new player vs. player (PvP) War Zones for level 40 and above: the Hidden Port in the Pirates of the Black Dragon Base and the Rainbow Highland on Chester Island. Additionally, an all-new War Zone map, the Lava Plateau, is now available on Magnel Island.
Buccaneers beware, you'll need a keen eye and fast fingers upon arrival to these new areas, as players are free to attack anything that moves. even if that happens to be a fellow adventurer. It's every man, soldier, and pirate for himself on these battlegrounds, and it's up to each player to decide his or her own fate. Help the Royal Army clear the areas of monsters and earn a boost in the ranks. Kill other players, and the Pirates are sure to take notice.
A war is brewing on the high seas of Florensia, and these new PvP War Zones are just a taste of the seafaring adventure and mayhem on the horizon!
For more information about the War Zones, visit http://www.florensia-online.com/.
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May 20th, 2009, 21:04 Posted By: wraggster
There's been little sign of change in NPD's latest list of the top ten selling PC titles in the US, with World of Warcraft expansion Wrath of the Lich King still firmly ensconced in the number one spot.
For the week ended Saturday, May 9 the top three remained static, with The Sims 2 Double Deluxe (a bundle of the original game and two expansion packs) at number two and Valve's Left 4 Dead at number three.
With no new entries the rest of the top ten merely shuffled position, with the original version of massively multiplayer online game World of Warcraft moving up two places to number four. World of Warcraft: Battle Chest (a bundle including the original game, expansion pack The Burning Crusade and two strategy guides) fell one place to number five.
Creative Assembly's strategy title Empire: Total War was down one place to number six, while Electronic Arts' Spore rose three places to number seven. Role-playing game compilation Fallout Trilogy was down one place to number eight, while re-entry Bejeweled Twist from PopCap appeared at number nine.
Expansion pack The Sims 2: Apartment Life rounds out the chart, down one place to number ten. Although there have been no major PC releases for some weeks the imminent release of The Sims 3, on June 2 in the US, is likely to have a significant impact on subsequent charts.
01 World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
02 The Sims 2: Double Deluxe
03 Left 4 Dead
04 World of Warcraft
05 World of Warcraft: Battle Chest
06 Empire: Total War
07 Spore
08 Fallout Trilogy
09 Bejeweled Twist
10 The Sims 2: Apartment Life
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...of-us-pc-chart
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May 20th, 2009, 21:04 Posted By: wraggster
Vogster Entertainment, LLC, an international innovator in video game design and content, today announced that fans interested in participating in its CrimeCraft closed beta program can begin signing up now. The first public hands-on test drive of CrimeCraft, the acclaimed Persistent World, Next-gen Shooter (PWNS), officially kicked off this week for all registered users. Additional beta slots will be released on an ongoing basis throughout the summer to registered and qualified participants. The highly anticipated CrimeCraft is slated to ship for PC on August 25, 2009.
"Anticipation and acclaim continue to grow for CrimeCraft and we are excited to offer fans an exclusive chance to play the game before its release, providing feedback that will help fine-tune development," said Matt McEnerney, Executive Producer of CrimeCraft. "Our game promises a refreshing, gritty and fast-paced alternative to the current online gaming realm. Our goal is to launch the best hybrid of twitch shooter action and RPG gaming depth, set in a persistent world environment. This closed beta is a pivotal milestone to ensure that we deliver on the high expectations that we and our fans have for CrimeCraft."
CrimeCraft is a Persistent World Next-gen Shooter (PWNS) that blends a gripping, action-packed shooter experience with the best community and role-playing elements found in massively multi-player games. CrimeCraft is set in a gritty fictional city of the near future, following an ecological disaster of unprecedented scale, where the price of life is far less valuable than one's reputation. Join thousands of players online as you learn the rules of the street, build your own gang, and do whatever it takes to survive amidst the chaos. Earn a reputation. Build a gang. Kill the competition. For additional information about CrimeCraft and the closed beta program, please visit www.crimecraft.com.
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May 20th, 2009, 21:00 Posted By: wraggster
San Jose-based online game publisher, GamesCampus.com, announced today that Cue Online, its free, item-based realistic online pool simulation game, is now in open beta.
Cue Online is one of the most realistic online billiards games available anywhere. Players are able to compete with one another in eight-Ball, nine-Ball, 14-1, and snooker billiards games to level their characters up with experience points and Gold (in-game credits which are earned by making successful shots).
With the open beta, Cue Online introduces many new features. The biggest visual change in the game is that players can now choose one of five different avatars. Players will also be impressed by the dynamic wagering system that is newly available in the game. Under the new wagering rules, each time there is a scratch or miscue, the offending player adds Gold to the pot and the winner collects the entire sum!!
With the start of the open beta, players now can use Gold to purchase essential billiard items such as cues, chalk and gloves.
The open beta will last until the game's official launch date later this summer (exact date TBD).
For more information about Cue Online visit
http://cueonline.gamescampus.com/.
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May 20th, 2009, 20:57 Posted By: wraggster
Stardock's recent release of Demigod was somewhat of a rocky one. Server and networking issues plagued the title, resulting in a less than favorable reception for the strategy RPG. Earlier today, Brad Wardell, the CEO of Stardock, posted a post mortem summary of the numerous issues surrounding Demigod and why they happened on his blog. Initially citing the premature release of the game in stores without release servers, Wardell goes on to cover connection issues and networking difficulties, many of which he stated surprised the development team. However, he also went into extensive detail covering the patches that have been made to the game so far, as well as upcoming plans for future updates.
On top of this and an additional list of items that he wants to implement in the short term, Wardell covers the future for the title, including possible AI modding and a potential multiplayer demo which Wardell states will come out once "connectivity is totally nailed and bullet proof." He also mentioned that "2 Demigods are in development," and that Stardock is working on fostering the online community. "Scheduled games, strong team and clan support, pro tournaments, matchmaker filtering (let people filter out people they don't want to play) are all coming sooner rather than later. Those things will help immensely, "Wardell stated. Finally, users that purchased Demigod before today will be receiving a coupon for 50% off the game that they can give to friends, and mentioned additional extras for all users. "Next week we will begin sending coupons for other things on Impulse to active Demigod players to help ensure a vibrant multiplayer community. We plan to keep doing that periodically," Wardell posted.
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/984/984687p1.html
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May 20th, 2009, 20:53 Posted By: wraggster
Perfect World Entertainment Inc. ("PWE" or the "Company"), a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of "The Age of Spirits," the second expansion for its popular free-to-play MMORPG, Perfect World International which currently has more than 50 million players worldwide.
"The Age of Spirits" expansion includes a myriad of new features and complete revamps of existing features. The "Find Quest" system has undergone a complete overhaul, allowing players to more easily progress through the game and identify objectives. More significantly, players can now attain little spirits or "Genies" that aid them in their adventures. These non-corporeal pets allow players to further customize their gameplay by providing them access to a huge array of new skills.
"The Age of Spirits" expansion is available for download today at: http://pwi.perfectworld.com/download.
Perfect World International will be on display at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), taking place in Los Angeles, June 2-4. The Perfect World Entertainment showcase will take place in West Hall, Booth # 4956.
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May 19th, 2009, 19:26 Posted By: wraggster
The introduction of the long-awaited Equipment Manager feature in today's patch 3.1.2 makes playing World of Warcraft even easier, if that's possible.
Originally scheduled to be released alongside patch 3.1's dual talent specs, the Equipment Manager is one of those features that World of Warcraft players have using add-ons to take care of for years. It allows players to save multiple sets of equipment, swapping them out on the fly with the click of a button. The equipment in question must be in the character's inventory, though it can also be pulled from the bank if you've got the bank interface open. Combined with the ability to swap out talent specs, it should make playing a class that can fill multiple roles much less of a hassle.
The rest of patch 3.1.2 consists of a few class changes, a few item tweaks, and some bug fixing. Check out the full patch notes as soon as they show up on the official World of Warcraft page.
http://kotaku.com/5261073/world-of-w...ger-patched-in
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May 19th, 2009, 19:09 Posted By: wraggster
True Games, an international publisher of multi-player online games today announces the official launch of its highly anticipated title Warrior Epic. Following a successful closed beta, the online action role-playing game set in an original fantasy universe has seen its community soar. With the official release, players are invited to join the battle and download the game at no charge.
"During the closed beta, we worked closely with the community to deliver an immersive and challenging game play experience." said Bob Drobish, CEO of True Games Interactive. "Now as we pull the trigger on the launch of the game, our development team is committed to continuing to deliver new and exciting content as our community continues to grow."
With the official launch of Warrior Epic, the game's item shop is now open and features premium packages as well as a vast selection of unique items for sale including vanity pieces, potions and more.
Other major launch updates include a brand new introductory sequence which introduces new players to the story and lore behind Warrior Epic, as well as a Random Map Generator that allows players playing the same quest to participate within a totally new dungeon therefore enhancing the re-playability. In addition, an all-new guild system gives players the chance to create their own guild, invite members, create a guild motto and host guild contests and tournaments. With all-new and enhanced skills added to each of the six main classes, combined with subclasses, that gives players 12 character classes in-all.
Developed by Austin based studio Possibility Space, Warrior Epic is an online, action role-playing game set in an original fantasy universe. In the game, players will assume command of a Warrior Hall from which they manage their characters' adventures. They can recruit from a wide array of Warrior Classes, each with its own style of play. The Classes and the Hall itself can be upgraded visually as well as functionally. Players adventure together in multiplayer campaigns, adventure mode, solo quests and PVP.
For more information, visit www.warriorepic.com.
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May 19th, 2009, 19:08 Posted By: wraggster
From now on Bounty Bay Online players can take part in regular hunting events. Every Wednesday from 19:00 - 22:00 and from 15:00 - 18:00 on every Sunday, automatic hunting tasks will be launched in the sea-faring world. By taking part, players can bag themselves various buffs to enhance certain abilities temporarily and valuable items such as jewellery, armour and weapons.
The hunting tasks begin with special NPCs such as the 'Combat Event Teleporter' who can be found on the docks at Athens. From there players can select three different hunting tasks within the regular event times. In addition, they can define a key ability before they begin, dependent on their character's profile. Falchion warriors, for example, can choose falchion combat training. Depending on their choice of task and their ability focus, hunting-hungry adventurers are teleported off to the corresponding hunting instance. Once they arrive, for just a few pieces of silver they can get themselves a rather effective buff which will raise certain abilities for a short time period, thus equipping them particularly well for the hunting tasks which now await them in the instance. From time to time, apprentice hunters will come across useful objects such as coffers containing silver and drinks to help them in their hunt. As they then engage various opposing hordes in combat, they can also grab some temporary items for themselves, such as weapons or armour to help them progress in their tasks in the instance.
Upon completing the hunting tasks, successful players will receive the so-called 'Evidence of Hunt?. This can be either immediately exchanged inside the hunting instance for three hour effectiveness long-duration buffs, or after returning back to the normal game world, converted into valuable jewellery.
There is additional information about the hunting events available on the official website:
http://www.bountybayonline.de/en/art...ed_events.html
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May 19th, 2009, 19:07 Posted By: wraggster
The free arcade style 3D side-scrolling MMORPG Dragonica has been online for Europe during its Closed Beta for less than a week at the www.gpotato.eu gaming portal, with the official release planned for June 2009. In order to perform server tests and allow all users to take part in the CBT Community Events, the gPotato Team have decided to open the servers to all gPotato.eu users for a 4 days Stress Test beginning today 19th of May.
For the first time in western countries, the highly anticipated action MMORPG Dragonica has been made available to a selected amount of players for the European Beta Test on the 13th of May. Since then, many events, such as Combo Challenge or Screenshot Contest, have been lead by the gPotato Community Team, and many more are planned for the coming days.
All gPotato.eu users will be able to participate in the upcoming events, as the gPotato Team opens Dragonica to the public for a 4 days Stress Test leading to the end of the beta test on Friday the 22nd. During these four days, users will be able to discover the colorful world of Dragotaka and the action-paced gameplay of Dragonica. All beta users who reach level 20 before the end of the tests will be able to reserve their character name and receive rewards at the official launch of the game next month.
In order to have access to the Dragonica Stress Test, just create a free account on the www.gpotato.eu gaming portal, download the game from the official Dragonica website, and play!
More information is available on the Dragonica official website: http://dragonica.gpotato.eu
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May 19th, 2009, 19:04 Posted By: wraggster
Launched just over six months ago, the popular web-based MMORPG AdventureQuest Worlds (www.AQ.com) is proud to announce that it has exceeded 6 million registered players. Created by the home grown team at Artix Entertainment, LLC, this anything-goes fantasy MMORPG features chat, real-time-combat, wars, and live events, and has had more than one brand new release per week since launch.
To celebrate, AdventureQuest Worlds is preparing to release its first world boss (or Chaos Lord). This is the exciting conclusion of their first storyline which takes place along an M.C. Escher inspired valley featuring original and creative 2D game art.
Also, The Artix Entertainment team has been invited to attend the Japanese and Anime convention, Jacon, next week in Orlando, Florida. On May 23rd, AdventureQuest Worlds will chair a panel to discuss everything relating to its three other popular RPGs: DragonFable.com, AdventureQuest.com, and MechQuest.com.
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May 19th, 2009, 17:22 Posted By: wraggster
Influential magazine includes OS alongside products such as Zune, HD DVD and the Segway
Time magazine has listed Windows Vista in its top ten biggest tech failures of the last decade, along with HD DVD, Microsoft's Zune and the Segway.
The US weekly said that the operating system has been "created to improve the security of the most widely used PC operating system in the world," but, "the securities features were not much better than the previous versions of Windows based on most reviews of the software."
Another reason it said Vista had been included in the list was due to it not being "compatible with a number of older PCs which limited the number of users who were likely to upgrade from the earlier version of Windows, known as XP."
Time also pointed out that even the most positive of reviews had said that the OS was a 'nice-to-have product rather than a must-have'.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/31647...or-past-decade
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