Remember Ghost In The Shell Online, the first-person shooter from Neople, creators of Dungeon Fighter Online, and Nexon that is coming to the US before Korea or Japan? It's now called "First Assault." Or "Ghost In the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Online: First Assault," but that title is a bit wordy so let's just go with "First Assault." They've also [...]
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Online Team-Based FPS, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, has updated their animation system which modernizes skeletons and hitboxes for visual clarity. This is an important concept that not many players think about— the ability to understand what exactly is happening through visual means. The update includes replacements for all player body animations including brand new animations for climbing ladders, interacting with [...]
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Fantasy Earth: Zero was a 3D action MMORPG that was unique for its large-scale–player-vs-player battle called Kingdom-versus-Kingdom, and for its strategy and shooter elements. [singlepic id=34920 w=628 h=275 float=left] Publisher: GamepotUSA Type: Action MMORPG Release Date: March 3, 2010 Closure Date: March 21, 2011 Pros: +Fast-paced action combat. +Strategic PvP. +Class customization. Cons: -Outdated graphics. -Lacking character customization.
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Turbine has been a part of the MMORPG landscape since 1999 with the launch of Asheron’s Call (AC). AC was one of the first major MMORPGs, launching two years after Ultima Online and mere months after EverQuest. Set in a fully 3D environment without loading screen barriers, the game offered player housing, a unique magic system, and skill based progression. [...]
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Oh, did I not tell you? Total War: ARENA is entering closed beta on the 24th. Among other things, the closed beta update will add a new faction and barbarians. And you can gain access to this new phase of testing simply by spending a measly dollar on the latest Humble Bundle. Beating the average will get you an additional [...]
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Super Monday Night Combat Music & Soundtrack Super Monday Night Combat is a free-to-play 3D MMO game that combines third-person shooter and MOBA gameplay, and is an improved version of the original Monday Night Combat. The Super Monday Night Combat soundtrack was composed internally for use in the game. The Soundcloud embed features all of the BGMs, tracks, and music [...]
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Online Team-Based FPS, Dirty Bomb, has released a new merc in their latest update— Phoenix the Medic. Phoenix is a doctor that has the ability to trigger experimental nanites with his ability, Healing Pulse. The active ability can be charged up with the Q key by default which heals for a higher amount but also triggers a higher cooldown— which [...]
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It's no secret that Otherland has had some launch issues. Players have reported problems with getting stuck in the character creation menu, crashes occurring at the Metamorph, getting stuck in Limbo, and more. Fortunately, the team are working through these issues bit by bit. The fixes aren't guaranteed, though, so they are still asking for players' patience and reports on [...]
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The latest Neverwinter: Strongholds update is now live. Players can now take part in sieging others' guild lands in MOBA-styled guild wars. For those that don't remember, the primary addition in this game is the Siege system. The Siege system of Neverwinter brings two warring guilds' lands together, creating what the team at Perfect World call "the largest map ever [...]
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Hangame's Fantasy Action MMORPG, Echo of Soul, has announced that it will be bowing out of its home market come October. The game has recently launched into the western markets through Aeria Games, but it seems that it was unable to captivate audiences in its own market. The official announcement cites that they were "unable to provide satisfactory content for [...]
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