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Admittedly, we’ve only played a number of hours on Diablo 3, so a full-on review at this time cannot be possible. The best we’re able to do for now is to give a quick impression of the game as we see it, and then add a “meatier” narrative later on.
With that out of the way, here is the first thing I can tell you about Diablo 3. A messed-up bedlam of epic proportions. But please don’t think I’m talking about the game. Word on the street is that Blizzard has created a total FAIL to its loyal fans by not being able to secure enough servers to accommodate the long, long line of excited players trying to activate their copies all at once.
Blizzard has already issued a statement to this effect, saying that they are currently performing emergency maintenance on the few servers they have available, which all crumbled under the sheer amount of users attempting to log on and play. So there is good news after all. But it is also wise to take note of the fact that Blizzard is guarding against more headaches by “keeping an eye out” for future issues.
But enough about the launching day woes. Diablo 3 looks to redeem itself by offering a very satisfying gaming experience, as expected. You’d have to take lots of pauses just to understand the workings of the skills system, though, but the combat is tops. It shouldn’t really bother the veterans, but a word of warning: if you’ve never played Diablo or a similar game in this niche before, you’re going to have a tough time.
One thing I noticed, though. It seems as if the skill system in Diablo 3 has been bumped up to the point where your weapon is becoming more and more useless as you level up. There are lots of powerful skills to earn even at the lower rungs of the leveling ladder, so much so that using your weapon can sometimes feel like a hindrance instead of an advantage.
I also don’t like the idea of using the auction houses. I decided to buy an axe to see how it could affect my character and my gameplay, and I got the most powerful one that was available for my current level. After that, any other weapons or loot that I happened to find were practically useless and laughable. The loot system in the game will almost certainly be rendered impractical and meaningless by buying your weapons in auction houses.
As I mentioned earlier, we were not able to play Diablo 3 for as long as we hoped. But despite the slight criticisms I mentioned above, the overall impression that our crew had was that the game deserves its hype. For its own sake, I look forward to seeing Blizzard displaying its capability to handle future concerns even before they become problems, but as for the game itself, the first few hours we spent with Diablo 3 were a blast.
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Emmanuel Barrios for Raisin Games
Twelve Sky 2 Adds Turkish Game World Orhangazi
Twelve Sky 2 Press Release
MAYN Games has successfully launched a new Turkish Game World
(“Orhangazi”) for the Free-to-Play (F2P) Martial Arts Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG),
TwelveSky 2. Named after the 14th Century Ottoman Sultan Orhan, the mighty “Orhangazi” Server went live at 04:00 GMT on 9th May 2012.
MAYN Games is the European and Turkish publisher for TwelveSky 2 – Rise of the Sky Clan, a Free-to-Play (F2P) Martial-Arts based Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). Every summer, MAYN Games brings the two different Worlds together for a clash of cultures in the shared Player versus Player (PvP)-only World “Endless War”.
For our first week of operations, MAYN Games has prepared smorgasbord of events for players of “Orhangazi”!
These activities include, but are not limited to:
- EXP+ Boost System Events
- Adept Leveling Contest
- GM Events – Spawn, Seek, Race
- Social Media Contests – Facebook, Forum, RaidCall
- 40% Bonus Game Cash Promotion
- Newbie Starter Pack Giveaway
Warriors will be treated to an unrivaled, limited-time only Experience (EXP) Boost and Adept Leveling-Up contest! To make things even more interesting, MAYN Game Masters will be conducting Monster Spawn, Hide & Seek and Race events to help new players in getting acquainted with TwelveSky 2! Those outside the game can benefit from our Facebook, Forum and RaidCall (Voice Over IP Chat Utility) contest. Finishing the events line-up with a bang are our 40% Bonus Game Cash and Newbie Starter Pack Giveaway events!
Players from the English World “Equinox” will not lose out! To celebrate the launch, MAYN Games has prepared an exciting Newbie and Veteran Starter Kit Giveaway! These Starter Packages will be available through participating MMO Partner Sites, and represents a unique opportunity for both novices and hardened MMORPG warriors to try out the Massive Multiplayer Mayhem that is TwelveSky 2! Don’t miss out on all the TwelveSky 2 fun this week. Start your martial arts adventure in Ancient China by downloading
the TwelveSky 2 game client here:
http://www.mayngames.com/games/download/2
CEO of CJ Games Arrested for Selling In-Game money for Real Money
I’ve always suspected that some game companies were actually behind in in-game currency selling as well as some bot programs. My suspicions were confirmed when the CEO of CJ games was arrested for selling in-game currency for real cash. It’s indeed sad to hear that this kind of operations would one day be a common occurence.
Posted in Gaming News | No Comments »On Saturday it was reported that Kwon Young-shik, president of CJ Games, CJ E&M’s online gaming subsidiary, was arrested by the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors’ Office for exchanging game money for real currency worth a market-value of 900 million won (about $793,000) on Wednesday. He was arrested with another lower level CJ employee surnamed Hong, who is reportedly involved in the illegal exchange.
The prosecutors’ office raided CJ E&M Netmarble office on Thursday and is planning to expand the investigations following the testimony of a money exchanger surnamed Lee, who was arrested last month and confessed the involvement of Netmarble employees.
Kwon is charged with exchanging his virtual money for real world currency through Lee during his tenure as director in 2008 of CJ Internet, CJ Games’ predecessor.
“The prosecutors’ office is investigating some of our employees to find out whether they participated in illegal activities along with the currency exchanger arrested on April,” said a Netmarble representative. “We will cooperate with the investigation to utmost.”
Game authorities have tried to contain illegal game money exchange for some time to no avail, and the recent news of a direct involvement of a game company official is hard proof that they are really doing a shabby job about it.
Source: Koreatimes
Spirit Tales MMORPG
Spirit Tales is a free to play, anime-style MMORPG published by KoramGame. Players battle their way across a continent of fierce monsters to take back their homeland, while collecting amazing pets, wearing stylish fashion, and participating in awesome PVP
In an age unknown, a mysterious force gathered together all the magical islands of the world, forming them into one great continent, separated in the North and South by immense and mountainous pillars of earth. Over time life blossomed forth upon the land, and the peoples that came to inhabit the area lived in peace and harmony for countless millennia; until one day, spurred on by insatiable greed and ambition, the Northern tribes attacked.
Spirit Tales MMORPG Video Preview
http://st.koramgame.com
http://www.facebook.com/Spirit.Tales
Dragonica SEA MMORPG Shuts Down
Dragonica was pretty much one of the hottest game on 2009 but I was surprised to hear that they’re shutting down their operations in Southeast Asia. Of course the usual mismanagement and lack of support by the publisher is to blame.
Posted in Game Deadpool | No Comments »Since May 2009, together we have experienced countless fun & adventures from Dragonica Open Beta Test to Chapter 2: Revenge of Paris, Chapter 3: Reign of Frost and releasing of Chapter 4: Elga Unleashed. Skills were tested and friendships were made, but unfortunately all good things must come to an end.
Our licensing contract with Gravity Games is coming to an end. Gravity Games and IAHGames have come to a conclusion to discontinue the game service for the two regions – Dragonica Singapore and Malaysia Server. It is with deep regrets to announce that all game services for Dragonica Singapore and Malaysia will be ceased on 30th May 2012.
We would like to offer our sincerest apologies to all our loyal gamers who have always been with us in this fruitful journey and enjoying the Online Services for this title, and we humbled by your kind understanding.
To show our appreciation for your support, we will be giving out various game packages to players who supported us over the years as our way of giving back to our valued community. The schedule below shows a list of key events leading up to final service termination on 30th of May 2012.
5th May 2012 13:00 (GMT+8)
- All items in the Cash Shop will be reduced to 1 Cash Points.23th May 2012 15:00 (GMT+8)
- Dragonica gamers who have remaining Cash Points in their account will be able to get exclusive starter package to 3 games of IAHGames. (Fifa Online 2, Granado Espada and Counter Strike Online). Codes will be distributed via eDM (To registered email from IAHGames passport)25th May 2012 12:00 (GMT+8)
- For gamers who top up from 28th of April 12:00hrs to 5th of May, 12:00hrs, the amount will be returned and credited to iWallet on 25th May 20129th -29th May2012
- Online Events (Crazy Hour Exp Boost, Upgrading / Item Enhancement Event)30th May 2012 12:00 (GMT+8)
- Countdown to the final hour of Dragonica
- End of online service.
We understand that most of you would want your thoughts and words to be heard upon learning the news. Hence, we have dedicated a section to post your messages.Team Dragonica would like to offer our heartfelt thanks for all the loyalty, support and participation you have given with us throughout the years. We sincerely hope that we will have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future.
Yours Sincerely,
Team Dragonica
(SG/MY)Source: iahgames
PC Gaming Specs for Blade and Soul
With Blade and Soul’s impending international release, one must be prepared for it, PC specs wise. That would suck if you have to scramble to beef up your PC in short notice and also short on cash. It’s best to save up for it while it’s early right?
Anyway Blade and Soul has five levels of graphics to suit the specs of your PC. The game should run at the lowest level 1 graphics setting. It requires a minimum of GeForce 7600GT and 2GB ram at 30-35 fps. Level 3 graphics requires Intel Q8300, Radeon HD 4850 512 MB and 4gb Ram at 23-30 fps. Finally at level 5 it requires intel i5 760, GeForce GTS 1 GB and 4gb Ram.
That gives us some idea if the game should work on our PC specs and gives us time to save up for the upgrade.
Source: Gamemeca
Posted in Gaming News | No Comments »Dungeon Striker MMORPG
Dungeon Striker is a fantasy MMORPG from the makers of Dragon Nest. This chibi style fantasy MMORPG game features includes 19 classes and job transfer system. In my opinion though it’s convenient having the characters move in 3D compared to sidescrolling movement in dragon nest. I like the splashy graphics and game environment of Dungeon striker, definitely eye catching. For now the game is in closed beta phase in Korea. We’ll just have to wait for the international version of it.
Dungeon Striker MMORPG
Official Dungeon Striker Site: http://ds.hangame.com/
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