Archive for October 24th, 2008

Ntreev USA Announces Pre-2nd Anniversary Event for Free-to-Play MMO Trickster Online Revolution

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Collect Tickets and Win Prizes as Part of this Limited-Time Event

Ntreev USA, Inc. today announced the start of the Pre-2nd anniversary event for Trickster Online Revolution, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game. From October 23 to November 5, slain monsters will drop a number of new items and special tickets. Players will have until the last day of the event to collect as many tickets as possible, at which point they will be able to trade everything in for a special prize.

Ntreev will also be adding a brand-new, permanent feature to Trickster Online Revolution as part of the celebration. Starting today, the new “Time Capsule” feature will allow players to put any of their characters into hibernation mode anytime they’d like to free up a character slot. This will allow everyone to create as many new characters as they like, provided that only three are active and the rest are hibernating.

For the full details on the prizes and the new “Time Capsule” feature, visit the Trickster Online Revolutionforums: http://trickster.ntreev.net/News/PatchNotesView.aspx?no=850&

  • About Trickster Online Revolution

    Trickster Online Revolution is a free-to-play, full-featured MMORPG that appeals to the casual gamer. It follows a group of adventurers trying to solve the mystery set forth by eccentric billionaire Don Cavalier and thus earn his immense fortune. The environment features bright, anime-styled 2D graphics and a vast, epic landscape. Players can completely choose how they want to play the game, from simply exploring the environment and interacting with friends to fighting monsters and other players in an attempt to reach an impressive level 400. The game also features unique and exciting mini-games which allow players to gain special items and experience without battling enemies. With no limit to the number of users, players can interact with people from all over the world while chasing the Cavalier fortune!

Urban Extreme: Street Rage

Friday, October 24th, 2008

New Multiplayer screens out today

Friday, October 24, 2008 – Data Design Interactive – a successful video games publisher and games developer, today released new multiplayer screens for Urban Extreme: Street Rage for the Nintendo Wii label, Popcorn Arcade. Urban Extreme: Street Rage is a game for Boy Racers, Speed Maniacs, Street Racing and Joy Riders who are after the thrill of driving through city centres in illegal street races, where you need ram your foot on the accelerator and bugger the consequences?

Set in Fortune City, as an experienced street driver you are forced by the underworld into a series of extreme and sometimes lethal urban races. Competing in these contests is a dirty business and could cost you your car, your money, and even your life!

* 32 Unique playable and un-lockable vehicle designs.
* 16 level choices and Cup challenge modes set in a gritty urban environment.
* Test your nerve and take out the most cars with explosive results in Carnage Mode.
* Split screen multiplayer support with widescreen, and hires progressive scan modes.
* Career mode: Spend your hard earned prize money to buy new cars and enter more lucrative, exclusive challenges.

The rules of the road don’t apply in this high-speed, anything-goes competition……

GodsWar Online: Alpha Test Coming

Friday, October 24th, 2008

IGG (http://www.igg.com) is very happy to announce that the GodsWar Alpha test will be released in the beginning of November and will last nearly a month. IGG would like to present some special players with activation codes so that they can experience the game in advance of others. After the test ends, all character information will be deleted, but the honor of being the first to step into this new 3D world will last a lifetime.

GodsWar Online is the first fully IGG designed and produced 3D MMORPG, based on ancient Greek mythology and culture. Shakespeare said “All the worlds a stage…” but in GodsWar Online, ancient Greek Gods and Heroes share the stage, and the results are anything but graceful and elegant. More often than not they are down right ugly and brutal, as each fight for domination of the Greek Empire. Amazing graphics, distinct classes, a powerful combination system, a unique faction PK system, and abundant quests make GodsWar Online a distinctly unique MMORPG.

For more information about this event visit: http://forum.gw.igg.com.

Tales of Pirates: Chinatown Trilogy #1— Spring Island

Friday, October 24th, 2008

The folks at Tales of Pirates (http://top.igg.com) have lots of legends about magical Chinatown, which has classical Chinese architecture, gorgeous Tang Suits, and numerous different kinds of creatures known as, Spring Town. It is located on Deep Blue Islands and has 3 islands with different features, like Spring Island, Summer Island and Autumn Island. Today we will first talk about Spring Island.

As one of the biggest islands on Deep Blue, Spring Island is named because it’s always springtime here, no matter how the sun and moon move. The gorgeous trees, grass, streams, flowers and birds you will see, are evident everywhere on the island. When you land here, you should take care of the language barrier by completing the Language quest before communicating with the local people.

Language Barrier Quest Description:

Go find Granny Beldi at Argent City (2274, 2771). She will tell you to eat a medicine called Panacea which solves the language barrier, and Bar Waitress – Babara find out more about it.

Go find Waitress – Babara at Icicle Castle(1310,528)for the Panacea recipe. She will ask you to pay 100,000 gold for it because it is very useful.

Double click the Panacea recipe after obtaining it. You will see the stuff you need to collect to make the medicine including Fascia Fish Bone, Thick Fish Bone, Rotten Fish Bone and Shining Sea Jelly Skin.

Hand over what’s required to Master Kerra at Icespire Haven (2665, 652) after collecting all the stuff, and then you can talk freely with the Spring Island NPCs.

After finishing the Language quest you can record Spring Town as a new Spawn Point. Next we will take a glance at the monsters on Spring Island. There are mainly Level 60 Taoists and Level 65 Fox Spirits on the island. The Taoists are huge damage dealers while the Fox Spirit uses the Fascinate spell to stun your character and then release attacks. For the Fox Spirit, seal him before it can cast Fascinate, making victory much easier. If you can defeat the Taoist, it will drop magical chests.

For more details about the Chinatown of Tales of Pirates, please visit their official website: http://top.igg.com/spring/freshlands.html

Atlus Releases a New Set of Persona 4 Video Webisodes

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Meet Chie and Yukiko, two integral characters in Persona 4

October 23, 2008
Atlus today released six new Persona 4 webisodes, short video clips showing different aspects of gameplay and story. The webisodes, released first on the Persona 4 official website, offer fans new looks at Chie and Yukiko, two integral characters in the game’s narrative.

As part of the special holiday “Atlus Spoils” program, Persona 4 is brimming with premium extras. Not only will each and every copy include a free soundtrack CD featuring music from the game, but fans who pre-order at select retailers will also receive “Persona 4 Visual Data”, a 7″x10″ full-color art book featuring designs from famed artist Shigenori Soejima (while supplies last).

For more information about “Atlus Spoils,” visit the official site.

For more information about Persona 4, visit the official Persona 4 site.

Persona 4 is scheduled for release on December 9 with an MSRP of $39.99.

Bawling
Chie is so angry that she’s crying at the same time. What could have happened…?

 

Trial of the Dragon
Chie is intensely devoted to kung fu. The kick moves she practices so often may find a good use someday…

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Tomoe
Chie summons Tomoe, her Persona, and tramples the Shadows.

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Amagi Inn
The Amagi Inn that Yukiko’s family runs is well-known in Inaba. On her way back from an errand, she spots the Protagonist walking home…

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Interview
Yukiko is on TV in a fancy dress and acting like a TV show host. What’s happening…?

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Konohana Sakuya
The strength gained from years of helping to maintain an inn is expressed as Yukiko uses her Persona to gracefully crush the Shadows.

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About Persona 4
In the small town of Inaba, nestled in the Japanese countryside, a young man settles in with his uncle and cousin. Sudden circumstances have forced the arrangement, but it is for the most part an agreeable place to live, if a little boring. Everything changes when a shocking and mysterious killing leaves a town aghast and searching for answers. As all signs point to involvement of a twisted serial murderer, a young hero and his friends will discover hidden powers and use them to save innocents from certain death. Together, they must find the trail of the unknown attacker… Before they strike again!

Key Features
• Balance your double life – Beyond intense battles, Persona fusion, and new weapon creation exists a normal high school life of friends, classes, and part-time jobs. The way you manage and integrate your activities within each day will determine how you progress through the game.
• Unprecedented team control – With a greater emphasis on developing bonds in the fight to solve the mysterious murders, strong friendships are key to your success. Directly control teammates in battle, earn greater party support for combat, and master individual Social Links to unlock your party’s true potential.
• Find the true ending – 60+ hours of gameplay thrusts you into a deep mystery where midnight television leads to serial killings. You must investigate murders, rescue those who can be rescued, and unmask the culprit behind it all-or risk being forever shrouded in the fog of doubt.

 

 

 

 

Strong Bad Episode 3 release date announced

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands is coming Monday, October 27th for PC and WiiWare. Here’s some stuff from Tell Tale Games to help you finish Episode 2, find all the cool stuff and get ready for Episode 3. For you Wii owners, there’s a nice guide for backing up Wii downloads.

Get through episode 2! The Strong Badia the Free walkthrough, awesomeness guide, and “did you try” list are great resources for people who want to get the most out of the previous episode before the new one comes out. They can be found at the following links:

 

Save space for Strong Bad! With the Wii storage solution still a ways off, we realize that deciding which WiiWare games to download (and which to delete) can be a tough call. We’ve written up a (hopefully!) easy-to-understand guide for backing up Wii data to make room for new stuff. (Like Strong Bad Episode 3!) This is probably old news for some of your readers, but for those who are newer to the Wii online experience, we hope it will be illuminating! The guide can be found here: http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad/wiistorage

Tom Clancy’s Endwar goes gold

Friday, October 24th, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO – October 23, 2008 – Today Ubisoft announces that Tom Clancy’s EndWar(TM) for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system has gone gold. The game will ship to stores in North America on November 4, 2008, and is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

Experience World War III in your living room with Tom Clancy’s EndWar, a revolutionary new war game built to maximize the technology in gaming consoles. Tom Clancy’s EndWar contains a revolutionary voice command system that allows players to completely control their units with verbal commands.

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Tom Clancy’s EndWar will be available at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $59.99.

For more news and information on Tom Clancy’s EndWar, please visit the game’s official website at www.endwargame.com.

DIDMO Expands Mobile Games Library with Six New Game Publisher Partners

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Hundreds of Mobile Games from Around the Globe Available for Free Download

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Oct. 23, 2008
DIDMO, a leading mobile advertisement delivery platform, today announced distribution partnerships with six additional mobile game developers and publishers, adding a variety of high-quality games to its expanding library. The latest partnerships include agreements with 59 Pixels, Cotopia Wireless, Faces of Mars, Runestone Games, Trust Solutions, and United Fun Traders. A selection of mobile games from each company is now offered through the DIDMO platform, searchable on DIDMO’s community portal at www.didmo.com . Portal users can even download free, full-version game demos for a 24-hour test drive.

“We are proud to provide our growing user base with access to quality content from a variety of talented developers around the world,” said Roberto Chaves, CEO, DIDMO. “Offering consumers a diverse and rich selection of games, supported with the recent beta launch of DIDMO’s community website, solidifies a new medium for our partners to generate exposure for their product portfolio with a highly captive audience.”

The following mobile content developers and publishers have recently joined the DIDMO network:

59Pixels is a mobile games and applications development studio based in Dundee, Scotland. The company offers a variety of mobile phone solutions to institutions across the UK, including software currently being used by a major UK University. www.59pixels.com

Cotopia Wireless is a Czech Republic-based company with a mobile multiplayer gaming platform. Users can play their favorite mobile games against other players for free, while taking advantage of community features such as messaging and chat. www.cotopia.com

Faces of Mars is an independent mobile content provider based in Mexico City, offering mobile games (sport, action, arcade, strategy, erotic) and other mobile content (wallpaper, ebooks, videos, cartoons, utilities, comics) from artists and game designers located around the world. www.facesofmars.de

Runestone Games creates unique software characterized by vivid color, graphics, sound and technical innovation. But most importantly they will offer the player the best possible gaming experience in a world filled with imagination. Runestone Games is based in London, England. www.runestone-games.com

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Trust Solutions’ main focus is on mobile networking. Using its own open source technology, the company develops user-friendly mobile products and applications in-house. Its flagship product, GameJane, is a skill-based multiplayer gaming service for mobile devices. www.trustsolutions.se

Based in Russia, United Fun Traders (UFT) is a producer and distributor of innovative, quality content for mobile and smart phones. UFT has entered the marketplace with a bulging portfolio of mobile products and services. From J2ME and BREW-based games to animation and videos, UFT aims to meet the needs of both 2G and 3G network users. www.u-f-t.com.

DIDMO consists of an online community portal and mobile application, delivering free, full-version games to mobile devices from leading developers worldwide. Full versions of games are wrapped in an ad-supported shell for 24 hour access, after which consumers have the option to purchase the content or download a new game. Members of the free online community can search through the game library and create a playlist of downloadable games. In addition, DIDMO offers a variety of community features, including the ability to create friends lists, share games and provide feedback. These features serve to strengthen the DIDMO gaming fan base, ultimately increasing content circulation and driving ad impressions.

Free Dark Horizon Demo Available at Giant Realm

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Get a Taste of the Space Combat Simulator While Playing Through Six Missions

NEW YORK – Oct. 23, 2008
Paradox Interactive today released a playable demo of Dark Horizon, the recently released space combat simulator for the PC. The demo, which is available at Giant Realm, will allow players to step inside the spaceship and attempt to save the plagued galaxy of Enosta. Enosta is slowly being destroyed by the dark enemy force, the Mirk. The demo features six missions in which players will get acquainted with the first two acts of the game story.

“In Dark Horizon, you are involved in a heroic story about saving billions of lives. In this demo, you get to explore the intense combat and the advanced ship customization system along with the ability to create your own weapons and devices. Deep space awaits you,” said Timur Lazarenko, Lead Programmer on Dark Horizon.

Download the demo at: http://giantrealm.gameriot.com/gaming/exclusive-download-the-dark-horizon-demo-at-giant-realm

Dark Horizon is now available for purchase in stores throughout North America and Europe, and is also available via digital download at GamersGate.

NDOORS Interactive pays you if you don’t like Atlantica Online

Friday, October 24th, 2008

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Oct. 23, 2008 – NDOORS Interactive is confident you will like their game. They are so confident they are offering a satisfaction guarantee for Atlantica Online. Players who have a level 50 character can trade their character in for $20 if they don’t want to keep playing.

Players must have started their account after Oct. 11, be level 50 and have a PayPal account to be eligible. A player’s login ID will be void once they receive the refund. The offer ends Nov. 30, 2008.

NDOORS Interactive is also currently running a promotion that gives players multiple chances to win thousands in cash and prizes through participation in the game’s PvP area called the Free Leagues. Players now have until Nov. 30 to win any of the bonuses.

Atlantica Online is set on Earth, in a parallel reality that takes players through an arduous journey to unravel the hidden secrets of Atlantis. With its heavy emphasis on strategy, Atlantica was designed to stand out amongst the ‘cookie-cutter’ MMOs. The strategic gameplay incorporated into the turn-based combat, mercenary and country management systems will appeal to strategy and RPG players.

More information about the title and the satisfaction guarantee can be found at www.playatlantica.com.