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OTHERLAND multimillion dollar MMOG |
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Thursday, 18 August 2011 |
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OTHERLAND - gamigo acquires license for multimillion dollar MMOG
Hamburg, August 16, 2011 - Best-selling author Tad Williams' Otherland series is quite possibly one of the most thrilling virtual reality novel series of our time. In 2012, gamigo and dtp entertainment will bring an incredibly elaborate free-to-play online game based on the novels to Europe and North America. The two Hamburg-based publishers have signed a license agreement that gives gamigo the exclusive rights to publish the game online in the West while dtp focuses on the retail version of the game.
The dtp studio RealU, an international team made up of experienced developers, has been working on the action-packed and story-driven MMORPG built on the Unreal 3 engine since 2006.
Patrick Streppel, Executive Board Member at gamigo, said: "Otherland marks another milestone in gamigo's history. As an up-and-coming AAA game in the free-to-play market, the game boasts superb graphics, fascinating scenarios and truly innovative gameplay. Otherland will be our flagship game in the coming year and will provide a unique game experience for players from Europe and North America."
Frank Brügmann, CEO of dtp entertainment added: "With Otherland, our studio RealU is creating a revolutionary online game that is already considered one of the most promising games of the upcoming year. We are confident that we have found the right partner in gamigo and are really looking forward to working together and to the upcoming year, when players will be able to set foot in the fascinating universe of Tad Williams' novels for the first time."
Registration for beta testing, which is scheduled to begin during early 2012, is now open at Otherland-Game.com.
More about the action MMORPG Otherland:
Otherland features lush landscapes, highly-detailed character models and top-notch effects thanks to the state-of-the-art technology of the Unreal Engine 3. The developers had a wealth of material to draw upon when creating the highly-varied mulitverses. There is little to limit the imagination in virtual reality, making an endless variety of settings imaginable. "Eight Squared" is a classic medieval world with fairy-tale castles and massive chess pieces floating the air. Mars is hardly a red wasteland but instead boasts impressive Oriental buildings. Additional worlds are already in development.
The "non-targeting system" makes fighting in Otherland focused on the action. The game features long-range weapons such as bows or guns as well as weapons designed for melee combat such as clubs, swords and lances. Attacks are not aimed at a specific target, so sweeping blows or mighty swings will hit all enemies within range! Position and separate targeting are important aspects of battles, making them far more dynamic and intuitive.
Socializing plays a huge role in Otherland. In the colorful neon gorges of the "Lambda Mall", players can make plans to meet up for a chat in one of the many bars to unwind from the hubbub of battle. They can also take part in a variety of mini-games such as dancing competitions or aerial combat. The Lambda Mall is a central meeting place, a shopping center and a place for relaxation, all rolled into one.
Those who prefer to have their own private place to relax can create their own little realm in "MyLand". Throughout the multiverse, players can gather what is known as "eDNA" from opponents. After collecting enough eDNA, they will be able to place, among other things, creatures to protect them in the MyLand. Closed beta testing for Otherland is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2012.
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Dragon Nest Nexus Dungeon Preview |
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Monday, 08 August 2011 |
So the "boss" decided to check out the latest MMO, Dragon Nest (published by NEXON USA). The game is currently in open beta and will officially on the 9th of August, 2011. During the open beta we experienced serveral dungeons and managed to get to level 24 (the open beta cap). One of the last and most commonly run dungeons at this level would have to be Nexus. This particular video shows Denzie (aka ZoRrO) running Nexus on master mode. We will upload a few more videos as we progress through the game. However, it seems like this will be a game that we will stick with for some time. Hope you enjoy!
In addition, Dragon Nest (China) has recently launched the latest guild wars update for DN which is yet to hit North American shores.
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Three Rings Adds Explosive PvP to Spiral Knights |
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Saturday, 06 August 2011 |
Three Rings Adds (Literally) Explosive PvP to Spiral Knights
New PvP Event the First of Many Coming to Spiral Knights
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON - August 4, 2011: SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe, Ltd. today announced that a brand-new Player vs. Player mode has been added to Spiral Knights™, the retro-inspired multiplayer action-RPG created by renowned developer Three Rings. Starting today, brave knights can duel each other in a newly-sanctioned arena under the gaze of King Krogmo, with the winners of these intense battles coming away with fantastic in-game prizes.
To commemorate the new addition, SEGA and Three Rings will be awarding the Spiral Bombhead Mask to all players who complete their first PvP battle, regardless of the match’s outcome. A special package, consisting of Crystal Energy, unique costumes, and more, will be available for sale for a limited time. To download Spiral Knights and visit the Clockworks of Cradle today on PC and Mac, visit the Steam store.
King Krogmo’s Coliseum is a vacation getaway for monsters all across the land, boasting a superb resort for fiends who wish to take a break from terrorizing the adventurous knights of Haven. Within the Coliseum, knights from all over The Clockworks battle each other in action-packed duels, with the winners being rewarded special tokens called Krogmo Coins by King Krogmo himself. In turn, these tokens can be used to claim rare and powerful prizes, which can be used either in the arena or in perilous dungeons.
For a limited time, players can also purchase a special bundle package of goodies valued at $45 for just $24.95, which includes:
- 9,500 Crystal Energy
- Unique costume helm, Plasmatech Bombhead Mask
- Unique costume armor, Plasmatech Demo Suit
- 5 Mist Tanks
- 10 Krogmo Coins
- 5 Krogmo Coin Boosters
- 1 commemorative artifact
For more information on the world of Spiral Knights, please visit: http://www.spiralknights.com.
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