Posts Tagged ‘MMO’

Need for Speed World races onto PCs this July

Go Online and Become a Street Racing Legend in the Massive Need for Speed World

Electronic Arts announced that Need for Speed World, the massively multiplayer online action racing game, will go live on July 20, 2010. Need for Speed World thrusts gamers into an enormous, socially-connected white-knuckle Need for Speed experience featuring an all-new power-up system and deep RPG style progression.

Need-for-Speed-WorldBeginning July 20th, Need for Speed World will be available as a free client download at world.needforspeed.com. The free client gives gamers a taste of the action with access to all races, pursuits and career progression up to level 10. (more…)

Best International PC Game 2009: Runes of Magic

2.5 million registered players worldwide

The public vote at this year’s German Game Developer Award has gone to the free-to-play online role play game Runes of Magic, with the game lifting the trophy in the category of ‘Best International PC Game 2009’. Publisher Frogster has also announced the reaching of yet another milestone: The product from the house of Runewaker Entertainment can currently point to over 2.5 million registered players in the USA, Europe and Korea.

Runes of Magic award

Players from all across Germany were summoned to vote in the public ballot for their favourite games of 2009. Within the category of ‘Best International PC Game 2009’, Runes of Magic found itself having to battle it out with titles such as Risen and Anno 1404. The award ceremony was held at a grand gala event in the Essen Lichtburg – Germany’s largest film theatre.

The award was accepted on behalf of Frogster and Runewaker Entertainment by Frogster management board member Dirk Weyel, who commented: “We are thrilled to receive this trophy, especially with it being one awarded by actual players themselves. We would expressly like to thank our community and we’ll continue to work intensively on offering players the maximum of fun with Runes of Magic.” To celebrate the day and also as a thank-you, Frogster is giving every player with a character that reached level 11 at least 100 Rubies which will be automatically credited to players’ accounts in the course of the day. Further information about the German Developer Awards can be found at: www.deutscher-entwicklerpreis.de

Runes of Magic has also been nominated for further honours: In the ‘Massively’s End-of-the-Year Reader’s Choice Awards’ the online role play game has been entered into various categories by the editorial team. Voting is continuing up until 31st December of this year at:
http://www.massively.com/2009/12/03/massivelys-end-of-the-year-readers-choice-awards/

Runes of Magic – A world full of magic and adventure

Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs in terms of gameplay, fun and quality. The online role play game carries an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,300 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea. To date, Runes of Magic has attracted more than 2 million registered users, making it one of the most successful titles in the free-to-play segment, and a must play game for all fans of RPGs and MMO Games.

Runes of Magic features a unique dual class system enabling players to combine one of eight primary classes with a secondary class. The result is a deep player experience that expands upon the game’s deep customization offering. There are two different playable races, Elves and Humans, from which players can choose. Each dual class combination produces its own powerful elite skills. Another popular feature is the opportunity to furnish your own completely individual virtual home, and guilds can construct guild castles, which can be expanded with additional buildings. Thanks to comprehensive crafting and reputation systems, gripping PvP features, deep customization and demanding dungeons, Runes of Magic has something for everyone.

Taiwanese developer Runewaker regularly expands the game world with new free content and challenges.

Runes of Magic Features

  • Dual class system with eight classes and unique elite skills
  • Individual furnishing of player housing and guild castles
  • In-depth story experienced through above 2,300 quests laced with epic quest-lines
  • Gripping Player-versus-Player duels in arenas and on the battlefield
  • Easy travel using portal stones and a wide range of rideable animals
  • Challenging boss-combat in dangerous and extensive dungeons with up to 36 simultaneous players
  • Entertaining mini-games offering variety to the hero’s routine
  • Dynamic crafting and customization of items
  • Regular comprehensive free updates with new game content
  • Free-to-Play: No monthly subscriptions, free to download the game

Facts

  • Title: Runes of Magic
  • Genre: Fantasy MMORPG
  • Platform: Windows PC
  • Publisher: Frogster Online Gaming GmbH
  • Developer: Runewaker Entertainment Ltd.
  • Release: 19.03.2009 “Chapter I – Rise of the Demon Lord” / 15.09.2009 “Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy”
  • USK: from 12 years
  • PEGI: 12+

Fallen Earth announces new in-game item series available through Steam

FALLEN EARTH, LLC announced a new and exclusive in-game item series for its self-titled massively multiplayer online game (MMO) through digital distribution partner, Steam®, a digital delivery and management platform for the PC. The item series, available now on Steam, will include six special faction-related t-shirts for use in-game, providing new players with additional armor and strengths to get started in the apocalypse.

Fallen Earth

The special promotion begined November 25 at 3:00 p.m. EST and run through December 3. Customers who purchase Fallen Earth through Steam during this time will receive immediate access to the game and a t-shirt “voucher” for an exclusive faction-related t-shirt of their choice. Players will have the opportunity to trade in vouchers at a number of NPCs throughout the game for one of the six t-shirts, each of which displays one faction logo-CHOTA, Enforcers, Lightbearers, Techs, Travelers or Vistas. When worn, the t-shirt will provide the equivalent of a level 10 shirt armor piece, with specific t-shirt stats customized to each faction’s strengths.

Allowing players time to decide which faction they would like to represent, vouchers may be redeemed at any point during gameplay, and t-shirts may also be traded in at any time for a another should they choose.

“We have gained a lot of support through the Steam community and wanted to offer a new and exclusive in-game item,” said Jessica Orr, marketing manager for Fallen Earth. “The new series is a fun way to allow players to identify themselves as a member of a specific faction.”

Fallen Earth takes place in the post-apocalyptic Grand Canyon where the Shiva Virus has wiped out most of the earth’s population. The game gives players the choice to rebuild the decaying world or participate in its destruction through use of the classless advancement system, real-time crafting and the seamless integration of first-person shooter and role-playing game mechanics.

To purchase Fallen Earth via Steam, visit: http://store.steampowered.com/app/40000/.

Champions Online Nemesis Confrontation event begins on November 24th

Event to Run Alongside Free-to-Play Thanksgiving Weekend

Atari, Inc. and Cryptic Studios are revealing the Nemesis Confrontation event for Champions Online. On November 24, players will face their greatest Nemeses in a battle to protect our universe from being conquered by an interdimensional evil.

Champions Online Nemesis Confrontation

“We wanted to take our unique Nemesis System to the next level and do something really awesome with it,” said Bill Roper, Executive Producer of Champions Online. “So we asked ourselves, what if your Nemesis could band together with your buddy’s Nemesis to take you on? Epic.”

Players will learn that their uniquely handcrafted Nemeses are trying to create a rift into another dimension in a plot to take over the Champions Universe. To save the world, a band of superheroes will need to defeat their ultimate enemies, as well as a host of dangerous alien gladiators and prison guards in an all new environment. The Nemesis Confrontation event will also launch alongside a free weekend of play that takes place between November 26 and November 30.

Champions Online taps into a rich universe of heroes and villains with unparalleled intrigue and adventure. Cryptic Studios has taken the genre to new heights with Champions Online’s fast paced, “real time” action combat and the power of total customization. Through Champions’ unique character customization tool the player can create and individualize every component of their hero: name, back story, costume, powers and abilities can all be modified in countless ways. In addition to allowing players to transform into the ultimate hero, gamers can craft an enemy of the extreme opposite, concoct a villainous history for their ultimate foe and guarantee themselves a truly unique experience. (Source)

OGPlanet launches Lost Saga

Massively Multiplayer Online Fighting Game Includes Heroes from Fantasy, Science Fiction, History

OGPlanet, an innovative provider of high-quality, free-to-play massively multiplayer online games, announced the launch of Lost Saga.

Lost Saga

Lost Saga pits players against one another in a battle for the ages. Players face off with heroes from fantasy, science-fiction and history, including everything from boxing champs to iron knights, pirates to ninjas, and even cowboys to dark shamans. Each hero comes with unique skills and abilities, and as players hone their battle skills and gain experience, their characters’ powers will grow.

“We’re proud to add Lost Saga to our OGPlanet family of games,” said Sangchul Park, CEO of OGPlanet. “With a constantly growing selection of heroes and a great variety of battle modes, there’s never a dull moment in Lost Saga. Our current OGPlanet fans as well as players new to our community will find hours of free, action-packed entertainment in our latest game.”

Lost Saga includes a number of battle modes that challenge players to compete individually or on teams to gain skill and power. Mid-battle hero swaps, and weapons and armor that can be claimed and equipped, keep the duels fresh and unpredictable. No two battles are the same, and players must stay on their toes to emerge victorious.

Like all of OGPlanet’s games, Lost Saga provides a high-quality, completely free-to-play experience. The entire game can be enjoyed without spending a dime!

For more information on Lost Saga, visit http://lostsaga.ogplanet.com.