Two Worlds Tries to Tempt Us

SouthPeak has announced that Two Worlds Temptation is set to hit stores this fall on the PC and Xbox 360.

Temptation is an expansion to the open-ended RPG Two Worlds for the Xbox 360 and PC, taking place right after the events of the original. It features improved voice overs and animations, retooled horseback riding and a totally revamped combat system.

“Our entire development team is now putting their all into making Two Worlds: The Temptation a game that is far and away better than the original,” said Miroslaw Dymek, Chief Developer with Reality Pump explained. “We’ve taken to heart all the comments made by gamers about Two Worlds and we’re going to give them what they want with the sequel.”

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.

Two Worlds Multiplayer Updates

SouthPeak Games has just announced that they will be releasing two downloadable content expansions for Two Worlds.

Both of these packs will be available through Xbox Live and will expand the world of Antaloor with new multiplayer maps, new cooperative missions and player-versus-player challenges.

“Two Worlds has been a huge success for SouthPeak and much of its appeal has been a huge world to explore,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “Reality Pump has worked tirelessly to improve the multiplayer experience and the downloadable content is geared towards expanding upon it, offering lots of new missions and areas to explore with friends.”

The first of these expansions will be available for download in March, with the second becoming available in April. Both will cost 600 Microsoft points.

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.

Avernum 5 Released

Spiderweb Software has recently announced the release of Avernum 5 for Windows.

Avernum 5 is the latest installment in the award winning fantasy RPG series. It is set in the world of Avernum, an enormous series of caves far under the surface of the world. Gamers can explore this enormous environment, meet multitudes of interesting characters, craft unique equipment, gather hundreds of magical items, and battle their way through dungeons and hostile cities.

For more information, visit:
http://www.avernum.com/avernum5/index.html

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.

Mass Effect to PC!

BioWare has just announced that their new parent company Electronic Arts will be bringing Mass Effect to the PC in May 2008.

Mass Effect has received high scores from the media as well as many awards, including RPG of the Year from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. It is a sci-fi RPG originally available only for the Xbox 360. However, EA and Microsoft have recently come to an agreement allowing the title to come to the PC.

EA promises that the game will be optimized for the PC, with high-resolution visuals, hotkeys, customizable controls, and more!

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

New Gothic 3 Patch

Gothic 3 fans will be pleased to announce that JoWooD Productions and Spellbound Entertainment AG have released the Patch 1.6 for Gothic 3.


This patch includes a large number of gameplay and data improvements committed by the Community Patch team. The Spellbound team has also implemented a new memory system in order to improves the game's stability and reduces the memory requirements at the same time, also for Windows Vista. Furthermore the team worked on the "Where is the Guru"-Bugs, which have been nearly eliminated, due to a variety of bug fixes which were made to address causes of game crashes. These changes have all been made with the gaming community in mind.

If you'd like to download the patch, head here:
http://press.jowood.com/UPLOAD/temp/Gothic_3_Patch_v1.6_Incremental.exe

Legendary: The Box On Consoles

Gamecock Media Group and Spark Unlimited have just announced that their upcoming game, Legendary: The Box, will be headed to the Xbox 360 and PS3 in addition to the PC when it is released this summer.

Legendary is a first person shooter filled with mythical beasts and fantasy. The game chronicles the story of Charles Deckard, an art thief who is duped into stealing Pandora’s Box. When he inadvertently opens it, he releases hordes of beasts such as werewolves and gryphons into our world. As the man who freed these monsters and the only one that can restore order, Charles finds himself in an all out war of man versus myth.

While this isn't quite an RPG, the game's fantastic tale and beautiful screenshots have grabbed my interest, so it seems worth a bit of coverage to me. Look forward to more in the future, and in the mean time, check out the official site below:

http://www.legendarythebox.com/index.html

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!

New Numen Screens

Akella has recently released some new screenshots from their upcoming Action RPG Numen: Contest of Heroes.

Numen is set for release in Q3 2008. Check out the latest screens here: http://en.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=2&mode=screenshots

Open Beta for Cabal Online

OGPlanet, a provider of multiplayer online games, has recently announced the start of the U.S. open beta for Cabal Online, an action- oriented massively multiplayer online game.

Cabal Online already boasts nearly 1 million players in more than 12 countries throughout Asia and Europe . This open beta testing will begin on Feb. 1, 2008, and continue until the game officially launches on Feb. 21, 2008.

In Cabal Online, players are called upon to protect the people of Nevareth from an evil entity known as Cabal. Hundreds of years ago, CABAL nearly destroyed Nevareth. However, the land was saved and rebuilt by seven great masters wielding the ancient abilities of Force Power. Nearly a thousand years later, Cabal has returned, and it is up to players to master the intricacies of the Force Power and use them to save Nevareth.

Some exciting features of Cabal Online are:

• An interactive combat system that utilizes combination attacks (precision and timing sensitive) to deliver blow after blow with NPC and PvP encounters.


• Six distinctive classes of characters-Warrior, Force Archer, Blader, Force Shielder, Wizard and Force Blader-each offering an entirely unique game play experience within Cabal.


• An in-game downloadable jukebox that allows players to download their own songs to play while they take on Cabal.


• A fluid fighting interface that brings intuitive and elegant motions to players' fingertips. Different classes bring unique movements and actions to their character both in and out of the battle zone.


• All in-game items can be crafted into new items or enhancement.


• A dynamic character-creation tool with more than 200 options.


• More than 300 dungeons featuring highly original and challenging quest designs to explore.


• Magical and mystical unlockables enhance healing, attacking, crafting and shielding powers.


• Astral cycles and boards allow players to travel great distances in short amounts of time.


• Hundreds of weapon styles, ranging from blade, bow and arrow, guns, and magic, are available.


• Supports multi-player Server-Client.


• A state-of-the-art game engine delivers stunning, high-polygon-count 3D graphics at a sustainable high frame rate, even on low-end machines.


• Unparalleled special effects: dynamic lighting shading, Z-buffering, particle-based effects.


• An engine designed and built by a staff experienced with massive network traffic management to minimize any latency.


• Supports most popular 3D hardware accelerators.

For more information on OGPlanet and Cabal Online, visit www.ogplanet.com.

Codemasters Announces Jumpgate

Codemasters Online has recently unveiled their newest upcoming MMORPG, Jumpgate.

Developed by the US-based MMOG developer NetDevil, Jumpgate is a space-based MMO that promises to incorporate action-packed gameplay unlike anything ever seen in an online game.

In Jumpgate, gamers will choose form three playable nations and engage in intense combat across a vast universe. Players can take part in dangerous outer-space raids, trade valuable commodities, and strive to build a reputation as a galactic hero or a feared space pirate!

Codemasters and NetDevil promise that Jumpgate has been designed to be playable by both MMO veterans and n00bs. Expect it to be available across North America in late 2008.

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/

New Conan Site

Eidos and Funcom have recently launched a revamped Age of Conan site located at http://www.ageofconan.com/.

The site is filled with videos, screenshots, links and more. If you're anticipating Age of Conan, make sure to stop by and take a look!

True Games Launches

Former K2 Executives have come together to launch the new MMO Publisher True Games.


True Games Interactive formally launched today, 1/17/08, as a global publisher for online games. Jeff Lujan and Bob Drobish, former key executives behind the K2 Network, have recently left K2 to launch True Games.

"Given the demand for online gaming and the tremendous development
talent available, we want to embrace this opportunity and bring
content of value and quality to this growing segment on an
International scale," said Jeff Lujan, Chief Publishing Officer of
True Games.

True Games is currently negotiating several product deals and working to secure funding. To learn more about this recently launched company, see:
www.truegamesinteractive.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.

Conan Collectors Edition Announced

Funcom and Eidos recently revealed that an Age of Conan Collector's Edition will be available when the highly anticipated MMO launches in March.

This exciting limited edition box set features exclusive assets and plenty of unique in game items. In addition to the game itself, the box comes with an impressive art book, the original soundtrack, a bonus DVD, a faux leather map of Hyboria, and additional gamekeys which can be given to MMO friends. Making this offer even more limited, all of the Collectors Edition copies will be printed in one batch, so once they're gone they're history!

The pack will retail for $89.95 in North America, and will be available at retail and online stores on March 25, 2008.

Pirates Pricing

Pricing for the MMO, Pirates of the Burning Sea, have beeing announced.

Retail Purchase/Digital Download of Pirates of the Burning Sea: $49.99
1 month subscription: $14.99
3 month subscription: $41.99
6 month subscription: $77.99
12 month subscription: $143

In addition, a Boarding Party is currently in full effect where you can level your character up to level 21 before the January 22nd launch date. To join the party, check out: www.piratesoftheburningsea.com/preorder/ .

New Fallout Goodies

Bethesda has posted some new concept art and a new team development diary for the upcoming Fallout 3. Check these goodies out and the link below:


http://fallout.bethsoft.com/eng/vault/diaries_diary3-1.09.08.html

Requiem: Bloodymare Announced

MMO developer Gravity Interactive has announced that they will be bringing Requiem: Bloodymare to the United States in early 2008. While Gravity is largely known for cute, anime inspired titles, Requiem: Bloodymare will be very different...

Requiem: Bloodymare is an intense MMO for mature gamers only, and introduces players to a nightmarish world filled with violence and death. In Requiem: Bloodymare, the world has been warped due to the misuse of magic, resulting in the creation of horrible mutated monsters that terrorize the land. Players take on the role of the Temperions, beings created through genetic engineering and arcane rites to engage in bloody combat with the walking nightmares stalking the land.

Requiem: Bloodymare also promises to introduce new gameplay mechanics, such as using genetic engineering to enhance your characters and a time of day system that greatly impacts the strength of your enemies,


For more information on this adult MMO, visit http://www.playrequiem.com/.

Ballerium Goes Live

It's been a looong time since Just-RPG has reported on Ballerium, but the MMORTS from Majorem has finally been released!

Majorem describes their game like this:

Ballerium is a far off planet facing troubling times. For the first time in its history, the world of Ballerium has been experiencing a global crisis: an oncoming cataclysmic about to bring about the end of the world. Each player in the game controls an Avatar - a spirit of a great hero, and a group of followers (called "units") of that Avatar.
Players are free to choose their own goals - whether they wish to try to reveal the mysteries of the gates, to simply amass power and wealth, or to conquer every city and become the ultimate Avatar in Ballerium.

Ballerium is free to download and play with a persistent multi-user environment that supports thousands of users online.

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/

BioShock Add-On

2K Games has announced a free BioShock Add-On expanding on their critically acclaimed title for PC and Xbox 360.

This Add-On features new plasmids, new tonics, new achievements and an improved interface. The EVE Saver Tonic has been added to the game, allowing players to spend less EVE on their Plasmids. Vending Expert reduces the cost of Vending Machine items and Machine Buster increases damage against turrets and cameras.

The new Plasmid, Sonic Boom, allows players to launch enemies and objects with a burst of force. A true wide-screen display opition is also available.

As mentioned before, this upgrade is free, so log on to Xbox Live and get it NOW!

Two Worlds Expansion Announced

ZUXXEZ Entertainment has recently announced Two Worlds: Temptation, an add-on to the massive RPG Two Worlds for Xbox 360 and PC.

The already content filled universe of Two Worlds is getting even bigger, along with improved gameplay, and answers to some key storyline questions. Besides Antaloor, several new regions will be available for exploration. The combat system will also be improved allowing for active blocking.

Other improvements include a new form of transportation and enhanced NPC interaction. Many other surprises are to be announced shortly.

Temptation is already in the works and should be released in early 2008.

While Two Worlds is ripe with flaws, it's really nice to see a developer so dedicated to their game. A recent patch was delivered to fix many of the flaws in the game, and it appears that the upcoming expansion will hold even more improvements.

For more info, see: www.2-worlds.com/temptation

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.

AVENCAST Now In Stores

Publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developer ClockStone Software have just announced that AVENCAST: Rise of the Mage is now available in major retail stores across North America and Europe.

AVENCAST is a fantasy action RPG for Windows. It features over 50 special moves and spells, as well as an arsenal of weapons to wield in combat against over 30 horrifying enemies.

Fore more information on AVENCAST, see http://www.avencast.com/.

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.

Two Worlds on Steam

Two Worlds is now available for purchase on Steam for $31.95. Interested gamers can buy it right here.

Two Worlds is a massive, free roaming RPG available for the Xbox 360 and PC.

11/09/07 Issue at Just-RPG!

We've just updated Just-RPG with the latest reviews and game info! Check it all out below:

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• BioShock Giveaway
• Fury Images
• Final Fantasy XI Scholar Images
• Orcs & Elves Developer Diary
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