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Platform: PC
Genre: Action MMORPG
Release Date: 2009
Developer: Cyanide Studios
Publisher: PlayEnvy
ESRB Rating: RP

Closed Beta1: January 22^nd, 2010

Release Date: March 19^th, 2010

Background

Dungeon Bandits, the North American and Australian counterpart to Europe’s Dungeon Party, will be published by PlayEnvy, a service of Nvinium Games.  Scheduled to release in March of 2010, PlayEnvy is introducing new, more dynamic content to a game that has already been enjoyed by thousands of European gamers.

Game Description

Dungeon Bandits is a fast paced dungeon crawler that allows teams of up to 5 players to compete against other teams for the right to the dungeon’s treasure.   Players must fight their way past challenging monsters , bosses, traps and face off against the opposing team in order to claim victory in a game that highly dependent on skillful strategy.

The game operates as an instanced dungeon that is entered through a lobby style set up.  You can either join existing instances, or you can form your own.  Instance leaders set the overall terms of the matches, such as; how many players will compete, what type of map, how many matches, how many treasures it contains, and several other factors.  Great support, fun events and ongoing game improvements makes Dungeon Bandits a fun and rewarding experience for anyone.

Product Features

• Improved Character Control: PlayEnvy has introduced keyboard movement controls for characters, in addition to the previous movement by point and click.
• New Camera Control: Dungeon Bandits will allow players more camera control, which includes the ability to rotate 360 degrees around the character. Up close 3^rd person perspective is also now possible, allowing players to get into the feel of combat like never before.
• Guild System: Players may form small guilds called Noob Herds which allow players to easily for tournament games and compete for herd rankings.
• 7 Playable Characters: Wizard, Thief, Executioner, Bard, Amazon, Horsewoman, and Engineer.
• Customization: Characters are easily customized to the player’s personality through loads of well designed costumes, armor, weapons, accessories, and facial features.  Players can build a truly unique character.
• Useful skill sets: 13 skills from 3 schools can be earned for each character, all of which are highly useful in combat.  Characters use up to 5 skills in a given match, this allows strategic combination potential as not all players in the same call will be fighting with identical skill set ups.
• Mini Challenges: In addition to the already fast action combat of the dungeons, games can get a bit more interesting once the room turns upside down or if the lights go off. 
• Custom Maps: The Map Editor allows players to contribute content to the game by designing challenging dungeons of their own and share them with the player community.
• Engaging Events: Friendly team of GMs  moderate an aggressive event schedule that rewards players for their accomplishments.  Tournaments, challenges, and other events will occur daily from the PlayEnvy team.
• Ongoing Improvements: Cyanide and PlayEnvy are committed to bringing new and improved content to Dungeon Bandits.  Players can expect regular content updates which will add new systems and dynamics to the game.

Open Beta starts today, January 18, 2010

Bitroit S.C.P., an Online game software and mobile device developer in Barcelona, announced today that it has launched the open beat of its first Browser-based MMORPG project Pandimus on January 18, 2010.

“Browser MMORPG has become increasingly popular than ever before, but we are very confident the new-generation browser MMORPG –Padimus will usher in a new era and lead the trends.” said Angel, co-founder and CEO of Pandimus. “This online browser game is even more remarkable because we have three much experienced programmers who spent two years making Pandimus possible.”

“From its alpha beta to the closed beta of Pandimus, our team has gained much valuable feedback and suggestions from our passionate players. We have, as promised, rewarded our dear players with free premium accounts” angel said “In the final version, player’s account will be saved forever. What is more, we have 100 limited accounts upgraded on a daily basis, hopefully, that will help our players grow fast.”

Featuring Total character customization, Total variety of equipment, Skills and attributes, Quest, mission and working system, Pandimus is based on a medieval epic world. In Pandimus, you can completely customize your hero, discover all the zones, some secrets, defeat your enemies, and get thousands of different items and treasure as well.

The game is intended for casual gamers and gamers who can play while working. Players can improve their characters completely with missions, training based on time or they can explore adventures with their friends and try to beat the bosses in a party.

Pandimus has been designed and developed since the company was founded in 2008 . At the moment, upon the final release version, Players can play this game directly by signing up an account and play for free. For more please visit its official website. http://www.pandimus.com/

About Pandimus:

Pandimus is a medieval web based massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Pandimus allows an amazing interaction with other players via their chat, map and party system. The final version of Pandimus launches on January 18, 2010. In Pandimus, you could be the best in the rankings, both in tournaments and adventures and in the statistics. Buy and sell items to other players via the auction house, train, and complete quests.

Play Dragonica Online for a Chance to Win More Than $2,500 in Gift Card Prizes

THQ Inc. and THQ*ICE LLC, the recently launched joint venture between THQ and ICE Entertainment focusing on free-to-play online games, today announced the start of the Dragonica Online Water Series Game Card Sweepstakes giving players a chance to win a $2,500 Best Buy gift card and limited edition Dragonica Online Water Series Game Cards loaded with ICE Cash.

To enter simply register for a free THQ*ICE Passport account, download the official game client and log into Dragonica Online. Existing players will be automatically entered when they log in to the game during the month of January.

Sweepstakes Prizes Include:

· Grand Prize (1 awarded): $2,500 Best Buy gift card

· First Prize (5 awarded): $25 limited edition Dragonica Online Water Series Game Card

· Second Prize (10 awarded): $10 limited edition Dragonica Online Water Series Game Card

The Dragonica Online Water Series Game Card Sweepstakes runs through January 31, 2010. THQ*ICE will randomly select 16 lucky winners including one grand prize winner, five first prize winners and ten second prize winners. For the official list of rules, please visit: http://passport.thqice.com/ui_web/official_rules.html.

THQ*ICE has also announced today it is extending its rewards program for Dragonica Online players who purchase collectible Water Series Game Cards. The Water Series Game Cards, sold exclusively at Best Buy retail stores, are available in $25 and $10 values. Players who redeem a $25 Water Series Game Card will receive bonus in-game items including an Armor of Vries Set, a Water Series Wreath, and a Holiday Reindeer Randolph Pet Egg. Players who redeem a $10 Water Series Game Card will receive an in-game Water Series Wreath. These bonus items are for a limited time only and will be changed to new bonus items next month.

Developed by Barunson Interactive, Dragonica Online is set in a world of dragons and magic and takes adventurers across the windswept land of El Grego to the far reaches of the world. Gorgeous visuals complement lightning fast combat while 3D battlegrounds let you get the upper hand on opponents. Dragonica Online is the only fantasy action massively multiplayer game that merges innovative 3D side scrolling gameplay, arcade combat and a comical, yet devastating, skill system into a single MMO. Combining vibrant graphics and expansive player freedom, Dragonica Online breathes new life into the traditional side-scrolling MMO.

Dragonica Online is rated E10+ for Everyone over the age of 10. Register to play at http://dragonica/thqice.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/dragonicathqice and join us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/dragonicaonline.

For more information on THQ*ICE please visit: www.thqice.com. For more information about THQ please visit: www.thq.com.

Playenvy.com, a service provided by Nvinium Games, Inc., has announced closed beta testing (phase 1) will be held for its tournament-based MMO ‘Dungeon Bandits’ January 22-24. This first beta test of the game will focus on server stability and offer a glimpse at the intense tournament style game play that is hosted within a fun and challenging dungeon environment.

Dungeon Bandits, servicing North America and Australia, features a multitude of highly detailed 3D dungeon maps with a capture-the-treasure scenario that pits teams against each other, while also having them fight their way through dungeon monsters and bosses. The team that successfully thwarts off enemy attacks and brings the treasure out of the dungeon gets the victory and its spoils.

One of Dungeon Bandits’ key features is the ranking system and tournament brackets which allows players to compete head to head in daily tournaments and rewards the top players of the game with various prizes and of course bragging rights. Even players that do not enter the tournaments will still be able to have their rankings tracked and a chance at the being rewarded as an elite player.

Closed beta testing will be launched in multiple, 3 day phases to test various elements of the game. Full service of the game will launch in Mid March after all testing phases have been successfully completed. Players can apply now for access to the beta 1 test on the official Dungeon Bandits site dungeonbandits.playenvy.com. Keys will be limited so get your requests in soon.

Get ready to rock like it’s 2029! The team behind IGG’s sci-fi MMO is putting the finishing touches on its new in-game radio station. Set to go on the air alongside the release of a new expansion, 2029 Online’s (http://2029.igg.com) radio station will feature daily, round-the-clock programming. With a combination of news, talk and music, there will be something for every player to enjoy.

There is no additional software installation required for players to receive the in-game broadcast on their computers. The station will stream live server-side.

The DJs will offer up a diverse selection of music, giving players a unique soundtrack every time they log in. The station will also be used to promote in-game events, broadcast live PvP matches, deliver breaking international news, offer up the juiciest celebrity gossip and provide up-to-the-minute pop culture updates. Players can even participate in a talk back program that gives them a chance to share their thoughts with the entire game world.

The in-game radio station will be a perfect place for 2029 Online players to share their own stories and game experiences, meet new friends and stay connected while enjoying their all-time favorite MMO. From tunes to talk, this groundbreaking new station will soon be beaming its signals straight to players’ brains. Are you ready?

About 2029 Online
In this sci-fi MMORPG, the story is centered on galactic interspecies discord that has erupted into war on an alien planet. The combatants have become entrenched, as each culture refuses to back down and takes up arms to fight for survival.

Visit http://2029.igg.com to learn more.

GodsWar Online will soon be releasing three new territories- Parnitha Port, Nemean Forest and Thermopylae. A lot of brand new quests, monsters and abominable bosses will also be added. Read the below article to get more ideas!

Parnitha Port

Accessible via Parnitha. The Port at Parnitha was so important to Athens’s economy that it drew envious eyes from the Spartans – not your typical astute businessmen to be sure. Playing more to their strengths, the Spartans did more than cast envious glares, they enlisted the aid of a corrupt priest to unleash a torrent of evil demons and spirits at the port. Not to be outdone, the Persians also got in on the fun by tasking dozens of scouts and spies to sabotage it. Athenian warriors, take up arms and defend this port at all costs! The map is for PvE, and is suitable for Level 80-110 players from the Athenian faction.

Nemean Forest

Accessible via Nemea. The forest used to be a trading hub of the league led by Sparta. But since then legions of monsters have taken up residence in the forest, making it frighteningly dangerous for anyone that doesn’t have horns, scales, or breathes fire. A Persian contingent was also sent to the area to try and take advantage of the situation, so take care when venturing into the dense underbrush. Spartan warriors, take up arms and defend this magical forest from the evil invaders! The Nemean Forest is for PvE, and is suitable for Level 80-110 players from the Spartan faction.

Thermopylae

Accessible via the Parnitha Port or the Nemean Forest. Historically, it was the site of the legendary Spartan last stand against the all-out onslaught of a determined Persian army bent on conquering Greece. Thermopylae also bore witness to a short lived alliance between Sparta and Athens in the face of a common and unrelenting threat, yet animosity between the two proud city-states never completely faded. The narrow territory is a haven for the most blood thirsty Level 110-120 players.

For more information please visit the below link:

http://gw.igg.com/news/news_view.php?aid=966

Trailer for the upcoming MMORPG from IGG.com, Atlis Gates, currently in Alpha testing.

Altis Gates, IGG’s new 2.5D MMORPG that features shapeshifting, has entered the final preparation phase for its Alpha Test. The game’s official website (http://ag.igg.com/main.php) is now live, and IGG has announced that the Alpha Test will begin at 8:00pm EST(GMT-5) on January 19th, 2010. Characters created during the test will be saved so players can use them afterward.

The Alpha Test will be ended at 10:00pm EST(GMT-5) on January 22nd,2010. Its primary purpose is to give players a brief introduction to the magical world of Altis Gates and provide the Altis Gates team with valuable feedback. IGG will be giving away 200 activation codes for the test. Most of those will be given out to media members who have a longstanding relationship with IGG, as well as the company’s most loyal players from its other games. Anyone else who would like an activation code should keep an eye out for events IGG and the team will be holding soon to reward participants with codes.

The Alpha Test version of the Altis Gates client is already available. Players who expect to join the Alpha Test are encouraged to download the client at http://ag.igg.com.

About Altis Gates

Altis Gates is a turned-based 2.5D fantasy MMORPG. The game is being developed by a talented team under the direction of the leading developer for a previous game that once boasted 2 million concurrent users in China. In addition to featuring groundbreaking diversification, it is the only current game that allows players to change their character’s shape at whim.

Stay tuned to the official site for more information and latest news about Altis Gates. Join the forum to discuss Altis Gates.

Lords Online (http://lo.igg.com), IGG’s latest browser-based game, is kicking off the New Year with its Closed Beta Test on Jan 7th. All those who take part in the CB tests will have the chance to win an Apple Tablet (the brand new product from the Apple Company) and become one of the first few to own that gadget of the future!

At 8:00pm EST (GMT-5) on Jan 7th 2010, IGG will be opening the Lords Online Closed Beta. All characters created during Closed Beta test will be saved for future use. Interested players can claim their CB key through the official site and many other popular media sites. Activate the CB key and enter the game to be awarded with a Newbie Pack (valued at $50) and you’ll also be in with a chance to obtain an Apple Tablet.

Every time you reach the 3-level upgrade of the Town Hall in your capital castle you will win a free spin of the wheel to win amazing prizes. The higher level of the Town Hall, the more free spins you get. From Jan 7th, the start of CB test, to Jan 23rd, the Lords Online team will select 20 lucky players everyday to win Point cards, Resource Packs and many more wicked cool rewards. Furthermore, on Jan 24th the luckiest player from among all of those lucky players will win the awesome Apple Tablet! The winner will receive the Apple Tablet at the earliest date after its release in March!

About Lords Online：

Lords Online is a strategic war game that utilizes the classic combat rules set down in Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. The story is set in the mystical land of Mu. On this continent, several races live amid a constant struggle for supremacy. With intricately designed heroes, military bases and camps, as well as sharp graphics and landscape imagery, you will feel as though you’re there, giving the commands to engage in battle yourself!

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It was released yesterday, but it’s big and HD, so it took a while to get from Atari’s servers…

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