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After 7+ years of live service, Grand Chase is making a final farewell. KOG Games has announced that the side-scrolling MMORPG will close up shop in NA today, but will be hosting farewell events. Today from 6pm to 9pm PDT, players are invited to check out a special livestream leading up to the final closing of the game servers. You [...]
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For those who haven't played Magicka, you're missing out entirely on an innovative gem. Magicka is an action-adventure game by Swedish developer, Arrowhead Game Studios. The game features a magic crafting system in which players can combine different functions to create different spells. Do you want a laser beam? Do you like ice spells? How about a laser ice beam...! [...]
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R2 games has announced the open beta launch of their free to play MMORPG, Stormthrone - Aeos Rising, for tomorrow April 14th at 7 AM PDT. The game is a browser based MMORPG which utilizes a top down isometric view. Currently there are six character classes: Warrior, Rogue, Mage, Paladin, Priest and Hunter which should cater to all of the [...]
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Fedeen Games has released a trailer today for their upcoming Forsaken World Mobile. The trailer showcases the game's UI implementation, using circle-shaped icons for tapping and an on screen virtual joystick. Also shown is co-operative combat, and the topic of most concern... the graphics. Forsaken World Mobile - First Gameplay TrailerWatch this video on YouTube There has been no official [...]
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Trion Worlds' Rift's Patch 3.2, Echoes of Madness will go live on the 15th of April. The update features a revamp of the Hammerknell raid, an update to the wardrobe system and improved instant adventures. The wardrobe update includes appearance unlocks-- which automatically collects the visual appearance of weapons, equipment or costumes added to your inventory, wardrobe sets and dyes. [...]
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Pearl Abyss has released a new trailer for their highly anticipated action MMORPG, Black Desert Online, and the trailer is as beautiful as to be expected of every glimpse of the game thus far. The video highlights a new class, The Valkyrie, which sports a sword and a shield but differs in its ability to use holy or light type [...]
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With the DC Universe Online "Munitions" update still fresh in player's minds, Daybreak keeps us looking ahead with their 14th episode preview. The video shows off various new outfits including costumes inspired by characters such as "Mr. Miracle" and "Steppenwolf". Preview! New Episode Halls of Power Part II Revealed!Watch this video on YouTube Also within the update, players take to [...]
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In today's Letter from the Producer LIVE, Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) revealed several key aspects of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's upcoming expansion, Heavensward. During the live stream, Square-Enix revealed new information the new zone of Ishgard and the Floating Continent, commenting on the massiveness of the zones in comparison to current existing zones. These new zones [...]
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Creative Assembly introduces their latest entry in the Total War series, Total War Battles: KINGDOM, launching it into open beta. The game is set shortly after the Dark Ages where players will find themselves in the shoes of a lord set out to rebuild and expand their kingdom. Total War Battles: KINGDOM features army management, city management and large scale [...]
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World War I tactical squad-based shooter, Verdun has received its final launch date of April 28th. The game has found its way through early access for over a year now and promises many improvements to the original version-- different troop types, new maps and bullet physics. Verdun boasts tactical squad gameplay, allowing up to four players to form squads with tactics [...]
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