Galactic Command Online; 3000AD's "Last Game"

Posted by Donster on: 2009-10-15 18:04:45 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

The Galactic Command Online website now heralds the coming of Galactic Command Online, the MMOG that 3000AD started teasing at the beginning of this month. The game will follow 3000AD's focus on space and planetary combat, and it is said to be "due to be released between Q4/2010 and Q1/2011," offering both a microtransaction-supported subscription-free mode as well as premium subscriptions. 3000AD also tells us this is intended as their last game, not because they are leaving the game business, but that they foresee supporting this over the years going forward with expansions and other updates. The website offers some pre-alpha screenshots and a pre-alpha video trailer along with an extensive FAQ covering various aspects of the project.

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Blitz 1941 Open Beta Announced - Screens

Posted by Donster on: 2009-09-01 17:29:16 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

The open beta version of the online-multiplayer strategy tank game Blitz 1941 will be launched on 3rd of September 09.

Only a few weeks after the release of the closed beta version, Blitz 1941 is now ready for all players to join in. eFusion MMOG GmbH continued working on the game´s balance and added some patches to create a stable and nearly perfect version. The client based game can now be downloaded at www.twowar.com. On the upcoming commercial release there will be no wipe, gamers will retain their characters and tanks.

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eFusion MMOG GmbH Announces New Portal for Military Games!

Posted by Donster on: 2009-07-06 16:52:03 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Launches Blitz1941 – The Tank Online Game!

eFusion MMOG GmbH the official publisher of "Navy Field Europe" has opened TwoWar.com, a new website for historical world war MMOGs. TwoWar.com is for military gamers and offering them information’s and featuring screenshots, art works and videos to the games.

eFusion MMOG GmbH also announced a new edition MMOG called Blitz1941. It’s a 3D tank game based on the German-Soviet conflict during the World War II. eFusion MMOG will launch this game in Europe within this year. In addition to the launch eFusion MMOG will also care on the future development of this game.

In Blitz1941 gamers can command their tank together with many other players in a team, and fight in massive and epic battles with over 200 players on one battlefield. The target is to occupy enemy cities and use the advantage of it later.

Gamers can customize their own tanks and improve the skills of their character, creating their own play style. In Blitz1941 players can directly jump into a battle to have instant action. The 3D engine allows real influence on the game play by the geography of a map.

For more info, please visit the official Blitz1941 Gamesite.

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Firefly Studios Announces Stronghold Kingdoms

Posted by Donster on: 2009-05-28 16:30:14 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Live the life of a medieval lord in the world's first castle based MMO.

Besiege the castle that’s never been taken, overthrow tyrants, bankroll your factions war effort, pillage your neighbour’s resources, peacefully raise sheep or do it all! The choice is yours in a wide ranging simulation of medieval life, played out in real time against thousands of online opponents striving for power and glory.

A unique hybrid of web and PC based gaming brings online interactivity and community together with a richly depicted medieval world of thriving villages and dramatic battles. Build a kingdom over days and weeks. A mix of real time gameplay with long term planning, bring a truly novel twist to the Strategy genre.

For more game information and screenshots, please visit the just launched Stronghold Kingdoms Website. Read the full press release HERE at Firefly Studios Website.

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Blizzard's Mystery MMO Based on New IP

Posted by Donster on: 2009-05-13 16:49:48 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

By Ure "Vader" Paul @ ActionTrip

It's more than likely Blizzard will unveil its new, mysterious MMOG during this year's BlizzCon. World of Warcraft creators have confirmed that this new project is based on an entirely new IP and not on any of the well-known company franchises.

"We've already stated it'll be a brand new franchise, which means the lore, art, and game play are being developed entirely from scratch," said Blizzard community manager Zarhym on the World of Warcraft forums, as reported by Worldofwar.net.

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Battleground Europe Offers Unique Way to Get In Game

Posted by Donster on: 2009-03-23 18:05:48 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Cornered Rat Software is inviting gamers to participate in a limited time 14-day free trial offer for their award-winning MMOG, WWIIOL: Battleground Europe. Anyone who creates a free trial account between March 20th and April 10th, 2009 will be entered into a draw in which three winners will have their own likeness added to the library of faces used for infantry characters seen by thousands of players. Information about how faces are added to in-game characters can be found on this page. See the trial information page for more details at the Battleground Europe Website.

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Uforia's Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins Officially Goes Live Today

Posted by Donster on: 2009-03-16 17:06:17 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Uforia, Inc., a new online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games, today announced that its new MMO Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins will officially launch with the opening of its cash shop at 8 PM Pacific Standard Time today at the games Official Website. Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins is a new free-to-play MMO based on one of the most well-known Asian novels of all-time.

"Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins has received a great response in just the few short weeks since we announced it and held some beta tests," said Mike Min, Game Operations Producer of Uforia. "Now we are inviting the community and fans and MMO players out there to come and enjoy the full Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins experience."

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Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins Beta Launched

Posted by Donster on: 2009-02-27 17:12:59 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Uforia, Inc., a new online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games, today announced that the Beta for Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins launches today at the Three Kingdoms Official Website. Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins is a new free-to-play MMO based on one of the most well-known Asian novels of all-time.

"We strongly encourage players to join the beta for Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins so they can be among the first to experience this exciting game." said JK Kim, CEO of Uforia.

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Navy Field Europe New Server and Update Launched

Posted by Donster on: 2009-02-26 16:32:02 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Navy Field Europe launched their new server “Yamato” today with a special Event of Double Exp, Credits and Points for a 1 month period.

At the opening, many other events have been started. Among others, NFEU is arranging Ranking Events, a Level 30 Challenging Event, and they will open special battle rooms in the next period where players have to fulfill specific objectives.

Event participants can win many Premium Items and Navy Field Crystals.

Gamers can check the details at the Navy Field Europe Events Page.

NFEU also released their newest patch today, with the 3rd generation of submarines, new weapons and additional functions for submarine captains, as well an advanced Night Battle mode.

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Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins Coming to North America - Screens & Trailer

Posted by Donster on: 2009-02-24 17:18:19 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Uforia, Inc., a new online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games, today announced that they will publish Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins, a new MMO based on one of the most famous Asian novels of all-time. Gamers in North America can sign up for the beta, happening later this week, at Three Kingdoms: The Battle Begins Website. Visit the site for screenshots and latest video.

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WWII Online: Battleground Europe Now Available at GamersGate!

Posted by Donster on: 2009-01-21 16:50:19 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Playnet Inc and Cornered Rat Software announce a new digital distribution agreement with Gamersgate.

Playnet Inc./Cornered Rat Software announced today that it has finalized a new agreement with Gamersgate, a leader in digital game distribution. The agreement makes Playnet's award-winning MMOG "WWIIOL:Battleground Europe" available for download at GamersGate's online store, expanding distribution in the North American and European markets.

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Pirates of the Burning Sea Avatar Combat Patch

Posted by Donster on: 2008-12-31 15:28:24 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Source: Blue's News

The Pirates of the Burning Sea Website has word that a new version 1.11 "The Clash of Steel" patch is now live for Flying Lab Studios' seafaring MMORPG. The update offers promised revisions to the avatar combat system in Pirates of the Burning Sea, as outlined on this page. They also offer a Swashbuckling Overview to help you get in touch with your inner Errol Flynn.

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Navy Field v1.140 Update Released

Posted by Donster on: 2008-11-28 16:40:32 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

NavyField Europe: Mega Update for CV Ships on November Patch

eFusion MMOG today announced the release of a new update for NavyField which upgrades much of the CV and Aircraft capacities based on global gamer requests by Open Navyfield Project(ONF) (Thx:GamersHell). This update makes CV more balanced and more tactic in battle and eFusion expect this update will give much more fun to gamers in battle situation. This patch is also including the monthly Party Event on 29th and 30th with boosting and other many events.

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WWII Online: Battleground Europe Version 1.29 Goes Live!

Posted by Donster on: 2008-11-26 17:54:24 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Playnet Inc and Cornered Rat Software's long awaited 1.29 upgrade is going live today, with thousands of players eagerly anticipating a US Thanksgiving weekend filled with epic gaming. V1.29 includes new features that will prepare the way for the release of WWII Online: Battleground Europe into the Chinese gaming market next year. The game is available for download and play at the Battleground Europe official website.

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Massive Going Massively Multiplayer

Posted by Donster on: 2008-11-14 17:16:22 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Ubisoft CEO says newly acquired World in Conflict dev will start with "light" online games and build into MMORPGs and MMORTSs.

By Tom Magrino, GameSpot

With the acquisition of the Tom Clancy brand in March, Ubisoft signaled its intent to enter the massively multiplayer online gaming sphere. Indeed, the French publisher's president and CEO, Yves Guillemot, said that when the deal was announced, a primary motivator for the deal was that it would allow Ubisoft to explore a Tom Clancy-branded massively multiplayer project.

Now, with this week's buyout of World in Conflict-maker Massive Entertainment, Guillemot has apparently found the vehicle for taking the next step into the MMOG market. Speaking at the BMO Capital Markets Interactive Entertainment Conference yesterday, Guillemot said the first order of business from the former Activision Blizzard studio would be to get its feet wet by making small-scale MMOGs.

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WWII Online: Battleground Europe Version 1.29 Goes Into Open Testing

Posted by Donster on: 2008-11-10 17:33:02 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

In preparation for the launch of the award-winning MMOG WWII Online: Battleground Europe into the Chinese gaming market in 2009, Playnet Inc and Cornered Rat Software have poured thousands of development hours into version 1.29, which will add features and improvements that will benefit both current and future players.

For more information visit the official Battleground Europe Website.

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Pirates of the Caribbean Online Celebrates One Year of Pirating on the High Seas

Posted by Donster on: 2008-10-30 16:06:24 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

First Anniversary Marked With Legendary In-Game Halloween Event & Contest

Disney Online today announced the one-year anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean Online, an immersive massively multiplayer online game (MMOG), which allows players to fully experience the untamed and action-packed Pirate world captured in the popular film franchise. Pirates of the Caribbean Online provides ever-changing, open-ended adventures with thousands of other players in a unique blend of action, strategy and role playing. To celebrate, Pirates Online will bring mayhem to the Caribbean with a haunting in-game event and contest on “All Hollows Eve.” Additionally, Walt Disney Pictures recently announced that a fourth installment of the hugely successful "Pirates of the Caribbean" films is officially in development. For more information, please visit the official Pirates of the Caribbean Online Website.

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Pirates of the Burning Sea Gets Revamped Combat, Missions, UI, And More

Posted by Donster on: 2008-10-15 15:34:28 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

By Rainier @ Worthplaying

Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG set in the Caribbean islands of the 18th Century. As a bold sea captain, master of your own ship and crew, you seek glory and adventure across the trackless deep. Flying Lab has quietly been revamping the avatar combat system/missions, revising sword fighting animations, UI and the particle effects; and the sounds of avatar combat.

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Pirates of the Burning Sea New Website Launched

Posted by Donster on: 2008-09-10 17:30:47 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Game's website updated with new booty.

Flying Lab Software today announced the launch of a new website for Pirates of the Burning Sea, featuring a brighter design and a better layout. Visit their website for a developer log on what has been improved.

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Pirates of the Burning Sea Celebrating Talk Like A Pirate Day

Posted by Donster on: 2008-09-03 17:28:04 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Flying Lab Software today announced they will be celebrating "Talk Like A Pirate Day" this year with Cap’n Slappy and Ol’ Chumbucket handing out missions throughout the Caribbean for all players. This event takes place around September 19th when players from Pirates of the Burning Sea talk piratical talk and receive a very special reward, never before seen within the game. If you're interested, please visit the official Pirates of the Burning Sea Website.

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Blizzard VP: World of Warcraft's Success 'Exhausting,' Talks New Projects

Posted by Donster on: 2008-09-02 16:34:48 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

By Blake Ellison @ ShackNews

Blizzard co-founder and senior VP Frank Pearce called the runaway success of its MMO World of Warcraft "exhausting." Speaking to GamesIndustry, he said, "I don't know if I'd describe it as 'interesting' as much as exhausting."

He elaborated, "As a company we've found ourselves spread very, very thin--because the World of Warcraft community has a voracious appetite for content." Blizzard, as a worldwide company, has grown to 3,000 employees, according to Pearce.

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NavyField Europe Submarine Patch Released

Posted by Donster on: 2008-08-28 16:49:53 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

eFusion MMOG has unveiled the launch of a new patch for NavyField Europe, adding the first tier of Submarines. The new content also includes Supper BB/CV balancing, German ship and gun balancing, Bonus Exp increase, CVs in Blitzkrieg, as well as Blitzkrieg setting option. Check the NavyField EU Website for change list and download links.

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Blizzard Announces Pre-Wrath Content Patch

Posted by Donster on: 2008-08-26 17:00:09 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

By Daniel Whitcomb @ WOW Insider

Hold on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen. In a sign that Wrath of the Lich King is quickly moving toward release, Eyonix officially announced today that we will see a new content patch "in the coming weeks."

This patch will introduce a good portion of the old world Wrath-related content and UI improvements, and will probably start the pre-Wrath opening event (If you don't mind spoilers, you can get some info on what that event may entail from us).

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Free Preview Weekend for Pirates of the Caribbean Online

Posted by Donster on: 2008-08-12 15:53:47 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

From August 15th through August 18th (12 PM PT), Disney Online will host a Free Preview Weekend for Pirates of the Caribbean Online.

To participate in the Free Preview Weekend, players can download the game as well as additional information at the Official Pirates of the Caribbean Online Website.

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Blizzard Works to Stop OpenSource WoW Glider

Posted by Donster on: 2008-08-01 17:05:11 in category: MMOG News [ Print ]

Blizzard Seeks Permanent Injunction Against MDY, Asks Court to Prohibit Making Glider Open Source (Thx: Blue'sNews) has word that following its legal victory over the makes of the WoW Glider, Blizzard is now seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the OpenSource release of this software that automates World of Warcraft gameplay. Here's a bit:

"Blizzard has now asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona for a permanent injunction (.pdf) which would functionally shut down Glider’s WoW presence. In addition, Blizzard has asked the court for a relatively unconventional order prohibiting MDY from making the source code for its MMO Glider software available to the public, and prohibiting MDY from helping people develop other World of Warcraft automation software."

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