Open world [MMO]RPG Ninelives has launched its Alpha test and anyone is free to join the gritty fantasy world. Created by two-man indie team SmokeymonkeyS, the game features no levels: "there are no limits such as places you can't go, enemies you can't defeat or items you can't use because of your level." It's an old school concept that at [...]
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Sirius Online has had a tumultuous development cycle, but it appears as if things are beginning to look up for the Early Access space flight MMO. The developer recently added a new quest system to give players more to do while they are online. Each player is now given a set of three quests when they log in. These quests [...]
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Despite self-publishing Cosmic League—also known as Cosmic Break 2—in North America, it seems that Cyberstep will not be self-publishing the anime-themed–third-person shooter in Europe. Instead, IDC/Games will be taking over publishing duties for the European service. Cosmic League will be joining a stable of published games that includes Berserk: The Cataclysm, CroNix, Habbo Hotel, Korner 5, and Ragnarok Online. A [...]
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It's rare for major MMO companies to give a look at what goes on behind the scenes. Today, Snail Games did exactly that, publishing a developer diary for their game Age of Wushu Dynasty. In this diary, the developers discuss several major topics. They explain how they blended oriental and western aesthetics in their recreation of Age of Wushu's Jianghu. [...]
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Thanks to redditor exo316 we can look at World of Warcraft's baby steps all the way back in 1999. I can't help but remember World of Warcraft with warm nostalgia, but it's baffling to realize just how old Blizzard's MMORPG is: WoW was already in development the same year Everquest released. The screenshots are rudimentary, displaying a basic user interface and [...]
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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt is an action/adventure strategy game where players are pirates with the freedom to explore an open persistent world. Build a fleet from twenty different classes of ships, trade at ports, and blow enemies out of the water. Publisher: Home Net Games Playerbase: Low Type: Action/Adventure & Strategy Release Date: August 24, 2016 Pros: +Each ship has a tree of upgrades. +Large [...]
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Details on Divergence Online's Early Access phase are a bit hard to come by. The business model is confusing and it's unclear exactly how functional the game is without trying it. Even then, first impressions won't get you very far, as the game is fairly complex, aiming to recreate pre-CU, pre-NGE Star Wars Galaxies and then build on it. I've [...]
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Each week the MMOs.com crew will be posting a question about MMOs to you, coinciding with the weekly podcast. We hope to hear from you in the comments section below! MMORPG soundtracks are just as important as the expansive environments players explore. Sound sets the tone, and rhythm turns gaming into an irresistible dance. My favorite soundtrack is from Eve Online [...]
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Counter-Strike: Zombies Sunday Funday Gameplay Video The week's game was Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies, a free to play remake of Counter-Strike 1.6 specifically localized for the Asian market. The game is also known as "Counter-Strike Online" in Asia. This one was definitely a bit of an oddball. It's basically Combat Arms meets Counter-Strike. The Zombie modes felt very awkward and poorly [...]
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Spellweaver is an fantasy collectible card game in the spirit of Magic The Gathering. Choose between 7+ decks and undertake quests, fight against AI, and verse other players in ranked matches to earn new cards and expand your library. Publisher: Dream Reactor LLC Type: TCG Release Date: February 01, 2016 Shut Down: April 05, 2022 Pros: +Smooth animations. +7 distinct [...]
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