Crazy Elf MMO

I just want to quickly introduce our readers out there to Elf Online, which claims to be the 'craziest MMO of 2008'.

Elf Online is a fully free MMORPG taking place in a fantasy world. It is currently in open beta, so check it out through the link below if you're interested!

http://elf.happymmo.com/

Cabal Online Launces in NA

OGPlanet has announced that their MMO Cabal Online has officially launched in North America!

Cabal Online already boasts nearly a million players across Asia and Europe with its free to play model. It offers gamers the option to purchase in-game items, but is still fully playable under the free to play model.

"The launch of CABAL ONLINE is a huge event for us," said David Hoffman, Executive Producer for OGPlanet. "The beta testing periods were met with a very positive reception, and we're anxious to watch CABAL's popularity in North America grow. We're thrilled to be able to provide an MMO of this caliber under a free-to-play model."


For more info, head to: http://cabal.ogplanet.com/

More Running in the Dungeons...

NCsoft has announced that they have "heaved" out more of their successful game Dungeon Runners.

This latest content update isn't quite as heft as their previous updates, known as "Chunks". Instead, they're calling this update a "heave". It introduces a new dungeon called Balzack's Burrow for players 55+. This dungeon is loaded with loot, monsters, and a deadly final boss to do battle with.

Level 30+ players can also get help from 'Chill Bill', a formidable snowman and the first NPC that players can summon in Dungeon Runners.

Additionally, 51 new quests, two new fighter armor sets, new mythic items, a two-handed rifle for rangers and improvements to the user interface and the waypoints system are included in this "heave".

Dungeon Runners is a free to play MMORPG. Learn more about the game, or download it and jump right in here.

New Spellborn Dev Journal

The Spellborn team has posted an all-new developer journal for your reading pleasure.

This latest diary discusses the progress in the creation of the newest world in Spellborn. This world is located in Ringfell and is known as Shorath Mesa.

Read the diary here.

Requiem: Bloodymare Beta

Gravity Interactive has announced that the closed Beta for Requiem: Bloodymare starts Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Requiem: Bloodymare takes place in a dark, post-apocalyptic world where genetic manipulation and dark magic have spawned grotesque monsters. Players take the role of the genetically-enhanced and magically-adept Temperion soldiers, powerful beings who hold the last best hope for Ethegia.

Gamers interested in getting in on the closed Beta will want to know that FilePlanet registered users will have a limited quantity of accounts available at 4 p.m. PST on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at http://www.fileplanet.com/. Also, on Friday, Feb. 29, MMORPG.com and MMOSITE.com will also have a number of codes available on a first come, first served basis. Lastly, for those that registered on http://www.playrequiem.com/ but didn’t get a code, Gravity Interactive will offer another chance to participate in the closed beta.

Hi there Cat

Sanrio Digital today announced the closed beta launch of Hello Kitty Online, an upcoming MMORPG based on the famous Hello Kitty franchise.

Hello Kitty Online allows players to explore Sanrio’s fantasy world, a magical land that has recently fallen under the influence of a mysterious and malevolent power. Sanrio is currently accepting applications for the closed Beta, and interested parties are invited to apply at the game's official site here.

Targeting female players from their pre-teens to twenties, Hello Kitty Online is one of the first MMORPGs to set its sights on this demographic profile. The game is fully integrated with official Sanrio portal Sanriotown.com, which utilizes blogs, email, video sharing, Sanrio merchandise sales and more to create a digital and social experience accessible at any time.

Darkeden Has Launched

Joymax has recently announced the launch of their vampire-themed MMORPG, Darkeden.

Darkeden is a free to play game that takes place in the near future where gamers are thrust in the middle of a conflict between three distinct races: slayers, vampires and ousters. Gamers interested in learning more about this MMO can head to the official site below.


http://www.darkedenonline.net/

World of Kung Fu Open Beta

VestGame Entertainment has recently announced the Open Beta for their upcoming MMORPG World of Kung Fu, which starts February 14th.

World of Kung Fu is an immersive 3D online game that is completely free to play. The game world is based on traditional Chinese martial arts and mythology with game-art drawn by famous Japanese designer Senri Kita, best known for her artwork in Samurai Showdown.

To learn more about World of Kung Fu or to sign up for the Beta, head here: http://www.worldofkungfu.com/

New Chronicles of Spellborn Dev Journal

An all-new Chronicles of Spellborn Dev Journal is now available for your reading pleasure. This particular journal is with the game's lead level designer and discusses some of the combat testing that is taking place.

Read the journal right here: http://www.tcos.com/sbforum/viewtopic.php?t=12764

Conan Habla Espanol

Funcom has recently announced the launch of a Spanish community forum for their upcoming MMORPG Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. This announcement comes just a week after launching the new official site for the game at http://www.ageofconan.com/.

In addition, Funcom will be launching a Spanish localized version of the highly anticipated game simultaneously with the North American, English, German and French on May 20th, 2008. Spanish speaking gamers can now look forward to playing Conan in their native language, and can join in the community hype at the official Spanish community forum!

Tiered subscription for Anarchy Online

Funcom has just announced a new tiered subscription system for their MMORPG Anarchy Online.

AO players can now choose between three different subscription plans ranging from free-to-play to $5 to 14.95 per month. This new subscription system will allow gamers to fully experience the content of the Shadowlands expansion for as low as $5 monthly.

Sword of the New World Expands

K2 Network has announced today that it has launched an expansion for its Age of Exploration MMORPG Sword of the New World: Granado Espada.

The expansions, titled Manifest Destiny, received it's name straight from the Sword of the New World community. It features five new characters, two new maps and five new zones as well as new events and additions to the game's item store.

For more info, or to download and play the game, check out:
http://www.swordofthenewworld.com

Conan Release Set

Funcom has announced that their upcoming MMORPG, Age of Conan, has once again been delayed to allow for more development time.

The new release date is May 20, 2008, which allows for 8 more weeks to polish the title before launch. Overall, Funcom reports very positive feedback from Age of Conan so far, but feels that a little extra time will greatly benefit the game.

Time to Set Sail!

The highly anticipated MMORPG, Pirates of the Burning Sea, is now available!

From Sony Online Entertainment, Pirates of the Burning Sea is available for $49.99 with a montly subscription of $14.99.

Pirates will give gamers the opportunity to be the Captain of their own ship in the 1720s. Players start by joining the French, Spanish, English or Pirate nations as a naval officer, freetrader, privateer or pirate. Players can blow enemy ships out of the water in ferocious sea battles, or engage in action-filled sword fights on land. The game's unique economy allows gamers to become captains of industry, running mines, lumber mills, shipyards and other large-scale operations. Players produce all the various goods needed to supply others with the raw materials to conquer the Caribbean, one port at a time. A player-generated content system lets gamers create their own sail and flag designs and even model their own ships.

There are over 50 ships at your command and up to 25 players per side can engage in PvP action. For more information, visit: http://www.burningsea.com/

Secret of the Solstice Store

Outspark has just unveiled a brand new interactive store for their MMO Secret of the Solstice, allowing gamers to buy a wide variety of items for their characters.

There are dozens of new items available. Here's just a few, as described by Outspark:

• Angel Pajamas, the traditional PJs worn by all young Xenians


• Green and Red Scarves to keep you warm (and stylish) during the long, cold winter


• An all encompassing Starter Kit that includes a backpack, HP/MP potions and experience booster will start your adventure off right!


• A handy dandy Fox's Tail to increase your character’s speed by 1


• A Panda Outfit too cute to resist


• The Light Helmet to help navigate mysterious dungeons and mines


• Don the ever-so-fashionable School Uniform and be the smartest looking Xenian around

Secret of the Solstice is a free to download and play MMORPG set in a fantasy world. It is the second MMO in Outspark's growing portolio of titles.Visit the Secret of the Solstice store here, or download the free game client here.

Chunk 2 is Live

NCsoft has recently announced the release of Chunk 2, the second content update for its successful free to download and play MMORPG, Dungeon Runners.

This update includes features such as in-game advertising in non-member worlds, more bank space for members, item trading, increased access to prime loot, and overall Player versus Environment (PvE) and Player versus Player (PvP) balance refinements.

The new in-game advertising will help to fund future developments for this popular MMORPG, keeping it free to the players. However, players that do not want to deal with the advertising can avoid it for only $4.99 per month.

Gamers interested in giving Dungeon Runners a try can download it here: http://www.dungeonrunners.com/join.html.

Fury for Free

Gamecock Media Group and Auran Games have announced a new free model for MMORPG Fury. This will mean that Fury will be free to download and free to play.

The new business model will begin with the release of the first major free content update Age of the Chosen on December 14, 2007.

Age of the Chosen is a massive content update that introduces two new gameplay types. “Carnage” puts players into two teams with the aim of returning blood tokens to their base faster than their opposition. Blood tokens are gained from killing bots, not other players, so the action is indirect competition rather than head to head. The 1 vs. 1 Elimination game type means games will spawn faster and matches are more evenly balanced.

For more info on Fury, see http://www.unleashthefury.com/

Secret Open Beta!

Outspark has announced the open beta release of its newest game Secret of the Solstice.

An MMORPG set in the fantasy world of Xen, Secret of the Solstice is Outspark's second game. It takes players to a faraway kingdom threatened by a mysterious dark force.

On her 18th birthday, Princess Adeline received a special gift from her parents – the Solstice Sphere, a strange and powerful relic entrusted to the king of Xen by the gods. But it was far from a glorious occasion. A series of horrific events would soon take place and ultimately drench the land in the suffering it knows today. Come join other adventurers on a quest to save the world!

In celebration of the beta, Outspark has unlocked the gates to all-new cities and dungeons for eager gamers to explore. To download the game client, head to:
http://www.outspark.com/solstice/downloads/game-client/

Red Stone Premium Package

K2 Network has announced some details about the launch of their MMORPG, Red Stone.

For a limited time, new players to Red Stone will receive a premium item bundle worth $20 for free when they sign up for the game. This will include a variety of valuable items that will help provide a boost to you at the beginning of the game.

Additionally, players looking for an extra advantage should check out the Red Stone package offerings which are also available this week. This includes the Premium Package which offers a portal gem and 100 magic carpet summoning scrolls, a $10 value for only $5.00. In addition, the Premium Plus package offers players a portal orb and both skill and stat re-distribution scrolls, a $20 value for only $10. The game’s new Item Shop offerings include additional character enhancing items such as refined oils, resurrection scrolls and magic bags.

Interplay Still Kicking

Apparently Interplay has announced that they have revived their internal development studio to begin work on an unnannounced MMORPG project. They are also continuing work at securing funding for the game. and company by leveraging their existing properties.

In other exciting Interplay news, they have announced that Fallout veteran Jason Anderson has joined their team to serve as Creative Director.

While it hasn't been "officially" announced, we all obviously know that they're working on a Fallout MMO, so it only makes sense that Jason Anderson be brought on board for that.

New Knight Online World

K2 has just announced the 13th world in their MMORPG Knight Online.

This brand new world is called Akara and will offer a brand new environment for players to explore, level up and be named King! The name Akara comes from a powerful goddess who is one of many prominent figures within Knight Online.

Players can also look forward to in-game and forum events to celebrate the launch.

“The story of Akara is a powerful one in the Knight Online world,” said Gokhan Kazar, Associate producer of the Knight Online Team. “We are glad to bring our community both of these special new offers and this new world for our players to mark as their own.”

Join in on the new-world festivities at http://www.knightonlineworld.com/

RF Online launches Solus

Codemasters Online are thrilled to announce the opening of the third all-new world in RF Online. The newest world is known as Solus and is preparing to open its gates for players!

RF Online recetly switched to a free to play model. Since the switch, RF Online has achieved unprecedented levels of success as players come from far and wide to declare their allegiance and battle it out for control of Novus
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Following the opening of Solus, Codemasters Online are now preparing for the games next free update due to launch in the coming months currently named Planet Wars. This completely free expansion will see players take to the skies in fast paced action space combat as they pilot their ships through space and venture to all new planets and systems.

http://www.rf-onlinegame.com/freetoplay

Fiesta Time!

Outspark has just announced the commercial premiere of Fiesta, a vibrant massively multiplayer role-playing game that is easy to pick up and play.

Set in the animated and colorful world of Isya, Fiesta offers players plenty of adventure and opportunities for camaraderie. Create a character based on one of four different classes, battle exotic beasts, craft scrolls and potions and come face to face with thousands of fellow players.

Fiesta promises a wealth of daily activities, as well as a dedicated team of Game Masters. To top it all off, Fiesta features a store where players can purchase premium items to upgrade, customize and enhance the gameplay experience. Outspark is focused on building a distinct "virtual playground" filled with games for players of all ages and experience levels. Fiesta is a prime example of this.

http://fiesta.outspark.com/

Fury Free, the way to be!

Auran has just announced a 10 day free trial of their MMORPG Fury.

Fury is now live and has seen considerable improvements since the recent Beta. Auran is now inviting players back to see these new changes and join the PvP bloodbath absolutely FREE for the next 10 days.

To sign-up for this exciting free trial, click here!: http://www.unleashthefury.com/freetrial/

Tabula Rasa Rewards Vets

NCsoftrecently announced a Veteran Rewards program for players of the upcoming MMORPG Tabula Rasa.

For each increment of three months players have an active account they will unlock exclusive content, including items, emotes, titles, pets, and more! Players will also receive an initial one-month reward that includes access to three exclusive in-game emotes.

For more information about the Veteran Rewards program, check out the official Tabula Rasa site at http://www.rgtr.com/.

Knight Online Halloween Events

K2 has announced hordes of upcoming events to celebrate Halloween 2007 in their MMORPG, Knight Online.

“Halloween is always a fun time for the Knight Online community,” said Gokhan Kazar, Associate producer of Knight Online. “This year we really wanted to kick it up a notch for our players and we know they will really enjoy everything we have planned for them!”

Between now and November 8th, players will hunt pumpkin monsters to win cool prizes such as Halloween masks, weapons and candy. The awesome new Halloween masks add bonus damage to your attack, weapons do extra damage and have a special sound effect, and candy increases Health Points and Magic Points for 30 minutes.

In addition, Halloween themed music has been added to the game and Game Masters will be holding Halloween themed events. Celebrate Halloween in style right here: http://www.knightonlineworld.com/

Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu Beta

ijji.com has announced opens Beta for their new MMORPG Luminary: Rise
of the GoonZu.

Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu is a political and economic MMORPG that allows gamers to choose to become an artisan, warrior, or politician as they rise through the ranks in an attempt to become the leader of their people. Players can lease buildings, create items and even run for office in GoonZu.

The open beta launch for Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu starts today and
the game can be accessed directly at: http://luminary.ijji.com/

NHN USA's ijji.com is the U.S. subsidiary of the largest internet company in South Korea.

Revive Your FFXI Character

Square Enix has just announced the Return Home to Vana’Diel campaign, allowing previous players to revive their Final Fantasy XI characters.

This campaign allows customers who have deleted Content IDs, or deleted PlayOnline accounts, are now able to rejoin their fellow gamers just in time for the launch of the new Wings of the Goddess expansion!

Return Home to Vana'Diel will run until February 29, 2008. For more information visit: http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml.

Wings of the Goddess ships to retailers across the nation on November 20, 2007.

Guild Wars Halloween Events

The Guid Wars team has announced some exciting new events in celebration of the Halloween season.

Players will be able to take part in a costume brawl dressed as famous Guild Wars characters, listen to the wandering Teller of Tales, collect new Halloween-themed items, and enjoy festivities in Halloween themed towns!

Every three hours on Halloween, gamers will enjoy a visit from the reigning monarch of the spooky season, Mad King Thorn, who will give each of his subjects a special memento of the season.

For more info on Guild Wars or the Halloween events, see: http://www.guildwars.com/

Free Emote for Tabula Rasa Players

The Tabula Rasa team has just announced that they will be giving out a free in-game emote to Beta testers.

All Beta testers who play the Tabula Rasa Beta between October 25th and 26th will recieve the emote as a special Thanksgiving reward. For more information on this offer, visit the official Tabula Rasa site below:

http://www.rgtr.com/community/contests_promotions/thanks_for_helping_us_wipe_the_slate_clean.html

RFO Increased Drop Rate

Codemasters has just announced that they will be doubling the drop rate for loot from monsters in RF Online.

The increase to the amount of drops from monsters came as a direct result from player feedback and will take effect on October 24th, 2007.

RF Online is a sci-fi themed MMORPG from Codemasters Online. It recently re-launches as a free to play game.

For more info, check out: http://www.rf-onlinegame.com/freetoplay.php

Show General British What You're Made Of!!!

In anticipation of the upcoming release for Tabula Rasa, NCsoft will be holding a special 'end of beta' in-game event where players can take on General British himself, Richard Garriot!

On October 26, 2007, brave Tabula Rasa beta participants may take on General British himself from 10:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Central time. Good luck to all those gamers out there who choose to suit up and do battle with the General!

Tabula Rasa is a sci-fi themed MMORPG, designed by the famed Richard Garriot. It is set for release on November 2nd, 2007. For more info, visit http://www.rgtr.com/.

Sword of the New World Expands Shop

Sword of the New World fans will be pleased to hear that K2 has announced that their Cash Shop has expanded with all-new items!
Players can personalize an enhance their MMORPGing experience, with over 30 new items added to the store. Here's just a few of the items now up for sale:

The Memoir (Veteran)
A book that will restore stat points used after reaching Veteran Status, In Sword of the New World one stat point can mean the difference between life and death, so don’t waste time with a stat point in the wrong spot.

Triumph Fillers
Acquiring these will increase attack and defense ratings for 10 minutes and with the addition of this item ALL players will gain the ability to complete Irawain's quest line and obtain his UPC card. Irawain is a UPC from the Far East who specializes in the Mui Thai fighting style. He is a powerful ally to have in the dangerous new world.

Forgotten Dungeons
The wide selection of items from the expanded cash shop vary from changing appearance, to gameplay updates like the new Forgotten dungeons which lets players access new premium-only dungeons where they can fight stronger monsters with better loot!

More items will be added to the store in the near future and players can purchase gold to spend on items online to make their shopping easier. For more info, see: https://www.swordofthenewworld.com/

The Lord of the Rings Online Gets Bigger

Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming have just announced the details of a third free content update for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.

This latest update is titled Book 11: Defenders of Eriador and expands the epic MMORPG with over 100 new quests, a new 12-player raid, two new areas in Middle-earth and an all-new player housing system.

"The Lord of the Rings Online has quickly become the hottest online game of the year," said Jeffrey Steefel, the Executive Producer. "Book 11 is our most ambitious update yet. We continue to define the standard in interactive storytelling with the next chapter of our epic story and introduce a wealth of new content including the housing system, which will give players the opportunity to live in their own home in Middle-earth!"

Book 11: Defenders of Eriador will be available to subscribers on October 24, 2007 in North America and a day later on October 25, 2007 in Europe.

RFO Free to Play!

Codemasters has just announced that their Sci-Fi MMORPG, Rising Force Online, will be re-launched as a free to play game!

RF Online is now available for free download with no monthly subscriptions across Europe and North America. Celebrating the re-launch, new players can now also experience the new expansion, Episode II: Pioneers of Novus, which is also available for free to all players.

Codemasters recently re-launched their MMO, ArchLord, with free to play model. Since then ArchLord has grown by a whopping 700%!!!

"Moving RF Online to free-to-play game marks yet another milestone for Codemasters Online and the wider industry. We have proven with ArchLord that has been downloaded over 1million times the potential success that can be experienced and we are pleased to be in a position to re-launch RF Online using a similar model. We invite players from around the world to download the game for free and join us in Novus," commented Ed Relf, Director of Marketing, Codemasters Online.

For more RF info, go to: http://www.rf-onlinegame.com/

Spellborn - Heroes and Villains revealed

The Chronicles of Spellborn team has posted a preview revealing some of the game's heroes and villains. It also details some of the game world's backstory and mythology.

Read the preview here:

Fury Ships

Auran and Gamecock Media Group have today announced that Fury has shipped to retailers across North America.

Fury is an MMORPG for the PC, combining the exciting gameplay of a first-person shooter with the depth of an RPG. Fury is also a game that embraces PvP gameplay, allowing you to battle it out against your fellow gamers.

A subscription plan for Fury is available for hardcore players at a reasonable $9.95 per month, but Fury is free to play right out of the box! All of the awesome weapons and abilities will be available for gamers regardless of what subscription they choose.

Fury is available now for $49.99.

Secret of the Solstice Beta

Outspark has announced that their upcoming, free MMO Secret of the Solstice is now entering closed beta!

The game is developed by Korean developers DnC Entertainment and promises unique character classes and thousands of ways to customize. Here's a description:

Set in the fantasy world of Xen, Secret of the Solstice takes players to a time where a great king and his two daughters embark on an adventure against all odds. On their 18th birthday, one of the daughters, Adeline, received a special gift from her parents – the Solstice Sphere, a mysterious and powerful relic entrusted to her father by the gods. But it was far from a glorious occasion. A series of horrific events would soon take place and ultimately drench the land of Xen in the suffering it knows today.

For more information about Secret of the Solstice, or to sign-up for the beta, visit: http://www.outspark.com/sos

Immortals USA Sees 30,000 in Beta

The team behind Immortals USA has announced that since open beta started sign ups, over 30,000 new accounts have been created!

The early weeks of the Beta have been very successful, allowing the team to fix various bugs, improve server stability, and detect players who were cheating.

"30,000 isn’t a huge number for an MMO" says Steve Wade, Vice President of New Game World, Inc. "But we have done very little in the way of generating hype. Our first month of OB was actually pretty slow. Word of mouth in September really was more than anyone expected."

Everyone who registers for an account will be allowed to participate in the open Beta of Immortals, and accounts created will not be deleted at the end of the Beta. In order to register for an account and download the game, players should visit http://www.immortalsusa.com/. Ope Beta will continue until the game is set for launch at the end of October.

High House Art Preview

The Chronicles of Spellborn team has posted a preview about the new High House models and hand-painted textures that their art designer has been working on. The brief preview is complete with a few images. Read their preview here.

For those not familiar with The Chronicles of Spellborn, there are five different High Houses players can join , similar to political factions. Membership with a High House is permanent, and players can pledge their allegiance only once. Each house will have its own unique personality, set of quests, unique building design and special armor.

Wings of the Goddess Prepares for Takeoff!

Square Enix announced today that the next expansion pack for their MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI, Wings of the Goddess, will ship to retailers across North America on November 20, 2007. Service for Wings of the Goddess will officially goes live on November 22, 2007.

Wings of the Goddess will include a new job class, new locations, new creatures, and the opportuni